Empowering Healing & Transformational
Personal Growth
through Songs & Stories…
Hi! I’m Michelle.
Through my songwriting, I explore the depths of my inner world and reflect on the things I’ve witnessed. I see patterns - always have - and I have always been fascinated with ways to improve mental health, trauma recovery, and personal growth. As a child, I witnessed a lot of adults struggling with these issues and wished I could do something to help those around me to heal. As I grew, my journey with these same struggles also gave me the personal experience and insight to understand on a deeper level. From addiction, anxiety and depression, to Fibromyalgia, ADHD and CPTSD, my path has been arduous, my battles long-fought.
As both a songwriter and a writer of sorts, my mission is to help others on a similar journey to feel less alone, and to empower others on their own healing journey. My focus is on writing songs that help people struggling with issues I have struggled with to enable people to articulate their own stories and to be seen and heard in my songs. I have a huge heart for creatives, empaths, neurodivergents and highly sensitive souls (people like me), who have been through tough times (and probably relate to my songs).
I am passionate about helping people to build both resilience and self-compassion. I don’t believe we should be made stronger to endure more pain but rather that we build our strength and courage to give ourselves the grace to walk away from situations that are hurting us and to develop healthy boundaries to keep ourselves well and to build healthy, meaningful lives.
Everything I create is made possible by the support of my incredible patrons. I could never have done what I have done without their help, nor could I do what I have planned to do next without them. Their belief in my work enables me to continue sharing and growing, and finances my ability to put my work out into the world. My patreon community is also the space I find encouragement to keep going when my self-doubt kicks in. I am eternally grateful.
Welcome to a space where healing, creativity, and connection intertwine. I’m honoured to have you here.
With love and gratitude,
“Michelle’s music is full of heart and soul. Her songs bring us comfort, let us embrace a bittersweet memory, or stand beside us while we fight our demons.
After listening to Michelle’s music our hearts always feel a bit lighter, our trials easier to bear. ”
Michelle
Cashman
Songs. Stories. Community. Connection.
(and probably a few tech issues and self-deprecating humour)
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Music
I’ve been writing songs since I was fourteen years old. It’s always been like musical therapy. Every lyric encapsulates my experiences, emotions, observations and invaluable life lessons. My Americana inspired folk and alt. country songs are like melody-filled journal entries, each marking distinct chapters of my life.
Blog
I explore and write about topics that are crucial to my own healing and development, such as childhood trauma, recovery, resilience, and personal growth. My blog serves as a space for me to share the knowledge I gain through ongoing research and learning. Here, you'll find resources I've created, stories from my life, and the songs that underscore my personal journey.
Become A Patron
Patrons are a vital piece of the puzzle and fundamental to bringing my work to life. Not only do patrons have access to over 80 songs you won’t find anywhere else, but we meet monthly (minimum) in my exclusive Patron-Only Facebook Lives, and in our online community that fosters growth, connection, and creativity… Join us today!
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Meet My Patrons
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Mackenzie Chesterfield
Michelle has such an incredible voice, and an immensely bright light that deserves to be seen by the whole world. As a fellow Fibromyalgia warrior, I am incredibly inspired by her!
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Nikki Lee Hess
I love & believe in people’s journey & story. Michelle delivers this combination beautifully through her music & I just love & support her fiercely!
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Irma Le Roux Fourie
I chose to support Michelle in her creative journey as I believe she has a special gift ... A flow of music that radiates through her! I Can’t wait to see how her journey unfolds!
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Lou Vella
From the very first time I heard Michelle Cashman open her mouth and sing, my heart was touched by the raw truthfulness of her lyrics and the deep emotion of her voice, so much so, there was no question... I HAD to become a Patron.
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Trauma plants its roots deep within our psyche, growing like an unchecked weed that shadows every corner of our emotional garden. It's not the kind of plant you nurtured or wished for—it's an invader, sprung from seeds sown by circumstances beyond your control. Childhood trauma, that unwelcome visitor, can loom over you, casting a long shadow across many facets of adult life. But what if you could confront this formidable presence in your garden?