Guided by Dreams with Mallory Cooke

On this episode, I sat down with my sister, Mallory Cooke – a soulful Seattle musician.

We dug into what it actually takes to use your voice — literally and emotionally. We talked about play, dreams, and the awkward bravery of sharing something raw. Her song “Guides” closes the episode and landed like a punch to the heart.

Key themes: 

    •    Stepping into your voice: singing is literal embodiment — Mallory shares how getting in her body helped her stop hiding.

    •    Play first, judge later: trying new instruments and dream-journaling opens surprising ideas without pressure.

    •    Honesty over comfort: she strips a song down to just her voice on purpose — it’s risky, awkward, and necessary.

Listen to “Guides” on Bandcamp https://dwarfstarmotel.bandcamp.com/track/guides-demo

Follow Mal on Instagram - @dwarfstarmotel

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