Gail Taylor Music: Reinvention at Any Stage

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#22: Gail Taylor's journey is a powerful story of reinvention and embracing new passions at any stage of life. A successful Investment Advisor, Gail (she/her) embarked on a second act that transformed her into a songwriter, author, motivational speaker, and philanthropist. Having faced addiction personally and within her family, Gail became a dedicated advocate for mental health, co-founding the Edmonton Mental Health Foundation and supporting second stage recovery initiatives like McDougall House. 

At 58, Gail decided to follow her heart and began piano lessons. Two years later, she sold her practice and retired early to focus on studying music full-time. Drawing from her own experiences with substance use disorder and recovery, Gail wrote her first book Curveballs: Unlocking your Potential through Personal Growth and Inspirational Music, accompanied by her musical catalogue of 14 inspirational songs.

Tune into the conversation with Liz and Gail as they discuss her journey to find recovery, the connection between her and her son's recoveries, her music, and much more.

Learn more about Gail at www.gailtaylormusic.com and find where to purchase Curveballs at gailtaylorauthor.com

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If you or a loved one is experiencing a mental health or substance use related crisis, the following resources can provide immediate help.*

If you are experiencing a medical or mental health emergency, please dial 911.

- Dial 988 for the SAMSHA Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.  Available 24/7
- Text “HOME” to 741-741 for the NAMI Crisis Text Line.  Available 24/7.
- Dial 1-800-622-2255 to connect with a nearby treatment center & community resources through the NCADD Hope Line. Available 24/7.
- Call or text 1-844-326-5400 for The GSCA CARES Warm Line.  Answered by Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialists with lived experience of Substance Use Recovery.  Available any day of the year, 8:30am-11pm EST

This resource was shared by Tiffany: If you are a woman in need of support in the New Hampshire or Massachusetts area, Jasmine Grace is an organization that may be able to help.  You can learn more at their website: https://www.jasminegrace.org/

*Note: The resources listed are provided for informational purposes only.  This list is not comprehensive and does not constitute an endorsement from The Phoenix
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