Explore every episode of the podcast Three Songs that Saved You?
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| Chris and Teri's Outro Episode - Not sure it's a thing, actually. | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:14:24 | |
It's the end of Series 1 and it leaves us reflective about the profound impact of our journey. This intimate exploration of music's healing power has not only touched listeners but also transformed us. Throughout the series, we welcomed artists and guests who bravely shared their personal stories of struggle and resilience. These conversations, often lasting hours, revealed the depth of human experience and the universal nature of our challenges. Despite the technical difficulties, the series has already reached more listeners than anticipated. Even if we only reached a few hundred people, the project would have been worthwhile as the impact on both us and everyone involved has been immeasurable. A striking revelation is the diverse ways we all cope with trauma and daily challenges. "Nobody needs fixing." Instead, our guests highlight the importance of creating safe spaces where we can express ourselves openly and honestly. We hope the series also shines a light on the crucial work of charities like Nordoff and Robbins and Youth Music UK. These organizations provide vital support and opportunities for vulnerable individuals, using music as a powerful tool for healing and self-expression. We’re considering the possibility of a second series and eager to hear from you about what worked well and what could be improved. The intimate, in-person format of the first series created a unique atmosphere, but we’re open to exploring new possibilities. We’ve learned valuable lessons about vulnerability, the power of sharing stories, and the universal language of music. "Songs save people." This encapsulates the heart of the ‘Three Songs that Saved You?’ podcast. Of course we want to thank everyone involved – from the guests who shared their stories to the listeners who tuned in. They've all created a body of work that will resonate and inspire long after the final episode. This adventure serves as a testament to the healing power of music and the strength of the human spirit. It reminds us that we're not alone in our struggles and that through sharing our stories and connecting through music, we can find solace, understanding, and hope. Spotify Playlists
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| 6. Dave Norgrove | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:59:44 | |
We are delighted to introduce Dave Norgrove, a talented singer songwriter who also happens to have a long standing background working in mental health in a variety of settings. We spent precious time with him in this episode, exploring the profound impact of music on mental health. Dave shares his journey through music, from his early influences to the songs that have shaped his life, particularly during challenging times. The conversation delves into the emotional connections formed through music, highlighting how certain songs can provide solace and understanding during difficult moments. Dave reflects on the significance of artists like Bob Dylan, The Clash, and Nick Cave, illustrating how their music resonated with his experiences and emotions. In this conversation, Dave is good and kind enough to share personal experiences and insights as he discusses his admiration for Nick Cave, his own struggles with addiction and anxiety, and the therapeutic power of music in both personal and professional settings. He is quick to emphasize the importance of creativity, vulnerability, and the healing process and to highlight how music can foster connection and emotional expression. We are extremely grateful for his candor and authenticity and are super proud of this episode. Spotify Playlists
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| 5. Adam Phillips | 08 Oct 2024 | 01:04:10 | |
Adam has to be the least assuming musical talent we know and perhaps have ever met. His humility is profound and his musical gifts have served many well known artists, enriching and fortifying their greatest songs. He is a uniquely attuned and brilliant guitar player and his own sublime body of work, the album ‘Let It Go’, has so far largely gone unnoticed by the mainstream. It’s the kind of music, like the man himself, that will soothe your system and we've no hesitation in saying that his songs are certainly classics, as yet uncovered. Adam was generous enough to share, candidly, just how music has been a steady support for him personally, throughout his life and today. A very private man, he rarely gives interviews, so we were thrilled that he took the time to join us on this episode of the podcast. Adam shares his early musical influences, the role music played for him during his emotional struggles and how songwriting is an outlet. The conversation also delves into the shared experiences of listeners and artists alike, emphasising the importance of music to promote emotional healing. He reflects on the specific songs that affect him deeply and was wide open to share important moments and experiences of music, evoking feelings of connection and understanding and how that helps, when life gets really hard. Music: "Let it Go" (album) by Adam Phillips Spotify Playlists
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| 4. =ELIJAH= | 24 Sep 2024 | 01:13:55 | |
Elijah is a man of so many talents that he shares with us and all, in so many ways. First and foremost he is an immensely gifted songwriter and we are blessed to call him our friend. He's also the host of podcast 'Songwriting for Songwriters' and has met much critical acclaim with his band 'The Gravity Drive'. We got into deep conversation about his path and the profound impact music has had on his own creativity and emotional wellbeing. His self awareness and his courage to make himself vulnerable in this setting with us, gifted us a wonder-filled exploration of his earliest musical memories (some REALLY early!) and his journey into songwriting as well as the heart that he has for mentoring other songwriters. Spotify Playlists
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| 3. TUUDI | 09 Sep 2024 | 00:42:33 | |
At 23 years old, TUUDI is expressing and creating with an innate passion. She brings an ocean of vulnerability as fuel for her direction. Her music, simply put, is an immersion, a journey through all human emotions. We have deep appreciation and gratitude for her openness and undefended nature, which brings this episode home and speaks to some very real challenges felt by many young people, as well as us all... Those of loneliness, isolation, feeling different and music as escapism. It's been such a privilege to get a glimpse into her inner world and some of her reasons 'why?' A true artist, launching her first solo record, she has so much to share. Spotify Playlists
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| 2. Si Connelly | 24 Aug 2024 | 01:03:56 | |
My word, SO many brilliant bumper sticker quotes from this episode. Si has a way of speaking in metaphors, painting pictures in our minds. Listening to him talk, as well as perform, is to be hypnotised & transported. His profound life experience offers rare perspectives on situations that we all face, in our own unique ways, drawn from his own life lessons, bringing hope & possibility to the darkest corners. He is our dear friend & his music is unimaginably beautiful. Spotify Playlists
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| 1. Dan Cavicchia - AKA 'Casablanca' | 08 Aug 2024 | 00:41:41 | |
We were all pretty nervous while preparing for our first real guest interview until we jumped in. Dan was so enthusiastic for this project. Such a talented man and wide open to share his experiences. He tells his stories with generosity and courageous vulnerability, while also talking about some of the deepest parts of the queer experience: open relationships, shame, promiscuity and HIV. His songs explore what it means to be so vulnerable in an uncertain world. Casablanca's music matters, for all that it stands for. Anthemic songs, bold and extremely catchy. Hear them in the episode and check him out on Spotify and YouTube. What his intentional art delivers is worthy of everyone’s attention. Spotify Playlists
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| Chris and Teri's Episode Zero - It's a thing, apparently. | 16 Jul 2024 | 00:22:03 | |
Hello! So happy you're here with us! The Music and Trauma podcast is hosted by us, Chris and Teri Potter, and we explore the intersection of music and mental health. We interview artists and guests in our back garden studio, about the three songs that saved them and talk about the power of music from an emotional standpoint. We are all about connection and shared experiences, and hoping to remind every one of us that we are not alone in our struggles. We're sharing stories all about the importance of music in expressing and processing emotions, and our amazing guests are going to be telling their own, personal stories about how it's been there for them, providing comfort and support, joy and uplift and all the other stuff in between.
The Music and Trauma podcast explores the connection between music and mental health. Artists and guests share the three songs that saved them and discuss the power of music in navigating trauma. The podcast aims to create a sense of connection and remind listeners that they are not alone in their struggles. Music can provide comfort, support, and a means of expressing a Spotify Playlists
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