It’s the Season 1 finale! In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith highlights some of the most powerful moments from Season 1. She also dives into some ways you can use music to heal yourself, and her plans for the podcast moving forward.
Thank you to all of the amazing artists who have been a part of Season 1. We’re so excited to have more conversations about the healing powers of music in Season 2, dropping in October!
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Los Angeles based, Indian-fusion pop artist, Priya Mani, to discuss how “Atlas: Heart” by Sleeping at Last provided grounding during her move from India to the United States.
They also talk about:
Navigating changes in friendships
Finding healing in lyricism
Using music to find gratitude in life’s ups and downs
The creative community in Los Angeles
and more!
Priya finishes the episode with a live performance of her latest single, “It’s Not Real,” which you can stream HERE.
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/priya-mani/1568837523
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Los Angeles based indie pop duo Finkel to discuss how their song, “Digging,” opened up the gates to vulnerability in songwriting.
They also talk about:
Finding the “why” in your artistry
Navigating all of the emotions that come with a health scare
Setting boundaries in creative relationships
Learning to feel into your emotions
Prioritizing changes in artistic flow
and more!
Finkel finishes the episode with an extended clip of their song, “Digging,” which you can stream HERE.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LLNGLNjMcaomz222tTNph?si=K-N56Md8R3aY2LMGv87-jg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/finkel/252213464
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Twin Cities based country-soul singer, Clayton Ryan, to discuss how his original song, “Ghost Town” healed him during a time of heartbreak, uncertainty, and growth.
They also talk about:
Finding the courage to leave an abusive relationship
The feelings that come with moving back to your hometown
How music helps us connect with others
The Los Angeles singer-songwriter scene
The process of writing an album
and more!
Clayton finishes the episode with a live performance of his new song, “Wild Man,” which you can stream HERE.
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/clayton-ryan/1618842810
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Nashville based singer-songwriter, Abigayle Kompst, to discuss how “A Case of You” by Joni Mitchell helped reinspire her in a world of commercial songwriting.
They also talk about:
Making the decision to pursue a songwriting degree at Belmont University
Discovering unique metaphors in songwriting
Nashville songwriting culture
Finding balance in commercial songwriting
Managing comparisons as an artist
and more!
Abigayle finishes the episode with a live performance of her hit song, “Worst Gaslighter,” which you can stream HERE.
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Website: https://www.abigaylekompst.com/
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5J383qD95OmncD79bhjuVn?si=xlG8yCOCSp6Dz-80kGPlNg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/abigayle-kompst/1501457370
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, show host and creator Savanna Smith discusses how “Shallow” by Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper helped her rediscover the healing powers of music.
Savanna also talks about:
Grieving the loss of a loved one
Healing the inner teenager
Overcoming the fear of performing
Her spirituality journey
Gratitude
and more!
Savanna finishes the episode with a live performance of her debut single, "The Choice," which you can stream HERE.
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with San Francisco based pop, rock and roll artist, Libba, to discuss how “Sea of Lovers” by Christina Perri helped her heal during a friendship breakup.
They also talk about:
Navigating the emotions that come with outgrowing someone
The healing powers of lyrics
Advice for anyone going through a friendship breakup
What it’s like to write, record, and release an album
The process of planning a west coast tour
and more!
Libba finishes the episode with a clip of her hit song, “Fantasy,” which you can stream HERE.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0h5FJsOmKD8B4vDFM2eCod?si=gtlD5HaDTxqbckVPJy0aPw
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/libba/658493344
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with San Francisco based vocalist Courtney Kelly to discuss how “Comes and Goes (in waves)” by Greg Laswell gave her the courage to leave a toxic relationship.
They also talk about:
Learning to be comfortable during seasons of change
Becoming financially independent and secure
Life as a backup vocalist and gigging musician
The journey of writing and producing a debut single
and more!
Courtney finishes the episode with a live performance her debut single, “Not Fair,” which you can stream HERE.
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Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/417Jgw5YUJXPShAgTL6Ito?si=-VbgIGDiQjqr2Kw9ZE5Fgg
Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/not-fair-single/1732964469
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Nashville based, country singer-songwriter Andrew Mack to discuss how “Long Trip Alone” by Dierks Bentley helped Andrew open up to others during a time of grief.
They also talk about:
Navigating a loved one’s battle with cancer
The therapeutic benefits of learning guitar
Advice for those grieving a loved one
Life as a musician in Alaska
and more!
Andrew finishes the episode with a live performance his song, “Storyteller,” which you can stream HERE.
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-mack/1603564135
Website: https://andrewmackmusic.com/
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In this episode of The Song that Healed Me, host Savanna Smith sits down with Los Angeles based singer-songwriter Prithvi Prajosh to discuss how “Ask for Help” by Kings of Convenience helped redefine what it means to be an independent artist.
They also talk about:
Making a huge career change in your mid-20s
The process of moving from India to attend Berklee College of Music
Gaining the confidence from posting covers on YouTube to performing on a stage
How social media idolizes the jack of all trades artist
and more!
Prithvi finishes the episode with a clip of his upcoming single, “I think you’re a poem,” which comes out on May 10th. Pre-save it HERE.
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Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/prithvi-prajosh/1530739936
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Welcome to The Song that Healed Me! Created by Savanna Smith, The Song that Healed Me is a podcast that explores conversations with artists about the healing powers of music.
The first 5 episodes of Season 1 drop on May 1st, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it!
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