Lucie Silvas: Everything's a Bit Terrible, and We Go From There
May 14, 2024
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Singer/songwriter Lucie Silvas shares motherhood stories, moving 32 times, and managing twins. Podcast tackles therapy benefits, NICU challenges, and childbirth rollercoaster. Discussion includes British accents, cultural contrasts, and music journey from England to Nashville.
Lucy's upbringing of moving frequently instilled adaptability and a sense of adventure.
Lucy contrasts reserved British humor with American boldness and expressiveness.
Lucy humorously highlights cultural differences, accent challenges, and linguistic quirks.
Lucy's unique British accent adds charm and influence in professional songwriting environments.
Deep dives
Adventures of Moving and Adapting
Moving between countries and continents as a child instilled an adventurous spirit in Lucy, leading her to adapt easily to new environments. Despite facing challenges like leaving behind beloved pets during relocations, she embraced the changes with a sense of excitement and curiosity.
Cultural Contrasts: British Humor vs. American Larger-than-Life Mentality
Lucy contrasts the reserved British humor with the larger-than-life American mentality, noting the stoic nature of British people and the uncensored, expressive attitude of Americans. She finds Americans to be unabashed in expressing emotions and achievements, welcoming the boldness and openness she encountered since moving to the US.
Emotional Expressiveness Across Cultures: Kiwi Laid-Back Attitude
Reflecting on cultural differences, Lucy discusses the stoicism in British and the more reserved nature of New Zealanders, mentioning the greater emotional expressiveness observed in Americans. She humorously highlights the peculiar interactions with her accent in the US and amusing linguistic differences that arise in daily conversations.
Writing Room Dynamics and Appreciation for Lucy's Accent
In professional settings like writing rooms, Lucy's accent and voice stand out, charming her American colleagues with their uniqueness. Her accent adds a distinctive flair to collaborative songwriting sessions, where the allure of her British voice and expressions influences the group dynamics, subconsciously swaying decisions and ideas.
Learning from Prince's Stage Presence
Lucy expresses her admiration for Prince's stage presence, recalling attending his concerts and being deeply moved by his performances. She highlights his ability to captivate the audience and perform for hours, showcasing his musical versatility and showmanship.
Transition to Nashville and Finding Inspiration
Lucy shares her journey of transitioning to Nashville in search of inspiration and a fresh start in her music career. She discusses meeting key figures like Buzzbee and Berry Dean, experiencing a revitalization of her passion for music through collaborations and songwriting retreats, ultimately leading to her decision to move to the United States.
Motherhood and Lessons Learned
Reflecting on motherhood, Lucy emphasizes the title 'Unconditional' to encapsulate the profound love and lessons she has experienced. She delves into the transformative impact of motherhood on her patience, perspective, and compassion, highlighting how her children have taught her to be in the moment, embrace patience, and find empathy in interactions with others.
Happy Momville! This week we are bringing in our dear friend, singer/songwriter/super mom Lucie Silvas. As a mother of twins, Lucie discusses a rather harrowing tale of their birth, how moving 32 times has shaped her, and how she manages growing two people at the same time.
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