The Clarity and Caffeine Podcast

This week, Grace continues the topic of grief through sharing stories tied to her caffeinated bevvys, books, songs, memories, and concerts of summer. What does grief look like nearly 6 months into the journey of loss?

If you need encouragement amidst the grief, need endless caffeine, book, and music recs, or just want to feel like you’re chatting on the porch on a summer night, this episode is for you.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Grace’s friend Joey joins the podcast to discuss navigating grief after the recent loss of his wife Emily. This episode, as Walt Whitman would say, “contains multitudes” - the origins of their love story, the trials of Emily’s cancer journey, and the wisdom gained throughout the grieving process. Whether you are a person that has been recently diagnosed, currently navigating health crises, or picking up the pieces after loss, Joey’s story is a reminder that it is possible to find faith and lean on God along your journey.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

A lot has happened in a few months. In this episode, Grace’s aunt takes the interviewer seat and facilitates a Q+A with Grace about navigating grief, specifically about the loss of one HER Best Friends (and previous podcast guest), Emily. Grief can be weird, messy, unexpected, but necessary to work through in order find peace, healing, and hope on the other side. Emily's life is a story of victory, faith, and light. If you need a little light or are navigating grief yourself, this episode is for you.

The playlist for this week focuses on various forms of grief and its stages: shock, denial, anger, bargaining, depression, testing, and acceptance.

Emily's "Flawed but Worthy" Podcast link

Clarity & Caffeine S1 episode with Emily link

Clarity & Caffeine S2 episode with Emily link

Support Leukemia Research by donating to American Cancer Society - link here

New York-based outfit, Summerdrive, encompasses the shimmer and synth of pop and alternative sounds. Members Jake, Matt, and Tim join the pod, fresh off of their tour, to discuss the ebb and flow of band dynamics, relationships to inspirations and the audience, and the finding of originality within the band.

Grace came across Summerdrive back in 2018 and saw them live in September 2025. Having them on the podcast is certainly a full circle moment. Fueled by caffeine and a blend of impromptu and meaningful conversation, with a backdrop of the sights and sounds of New York, listeners are in for a memorable episode. Take a look inside their world and embrace the electric feel of Summerdrive.

Stay tuned for Summerdrive's new single "Another Ride" coming Oct. 10th!

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

This week, Grace is energized and eager to continue season 3 of the pod with another new guest, Nashville-based singer-songwriter, Lunalay.

From singing hymns at a young age, to sharing voice memos of original songs in high school, to now gearing up to release her first single, Lunalay is embracing all things new: experiences, connections, and inspirations. And of course, Matcha lattes.

A reflective, caffeine-fueled episode with topics spanning from Lunalay’s beginnings and current ventures, the heart of worship, the unique nature of song inspiration, and ins and outs of a caffeinated morning (and afternoon), this week’s episode is one you don’t want to miss.

Pre-Save Lunalay’s new song “Loosely" here.

LUNALAY'S PLAYLIST:

Midnight (Live) - Lianne La Havas

Lo Que Construimos - Natalia Lafourcade

Martha Sways - Andy Shauf

Don't Bother Calling - Moses Sumney

814 - Mark Barlow, Isla Vista Worship

Highroad - Sir Woman

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Grace is back to kick off 2025 with recapping her first 8123 Fest experience in Arizona, from pop-up shop visits, to song highlights of each performer, and why this music festival hosted by The Maine stands out from the others.

Also Grace highlights her new favorite artists she's come across in 2024 and who she's excited for in 2025! 2025 is the year of taking on life with a "robusta" approach...and caffeine.

CHECK OUT THE ARTISTS:

Grace's podcast episode about The Maine from 2022: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MBURMWbBJqMsPxUX9fjVt?si=1655480be5094b38 ⁠

Artists mentioned in this week's episode: Veronica Everheart, Diva Bleach, Grayscale, Bad Suns, Beach Weather, The Maine, Djo, Inhaler, Jonny Stanback, Birskie, Fontaines D.C., Knox, Tors, Aly & AJ, Remi Wolf, Alessia Cara, Ashe, Sydney Quiseng, Nat & Alex Wolff

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Grace is back on the pod with Australian band, Normal Behaviour, currently on tour with Robert Delong and Atlas Genius. You can learn a lot from a band of Aussies: the wonder of Buccee’s, the influence of The 1975 and Radiohead, navigating loss through songwriting, and the proper way to eat Vegemite…… and of course, the grit, guts, and wild ride of their band’s journey leading them to touring in the US. 

(Side Note: The audio breaks a bit at times, sorry friends!)

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

KEEP UP WITH NORMAL BEHAVIOUR:

Instagram - 

KAM @wethenevernever 

Nic @nichutton

Steve @steve_dinning

Lachy @lachydubs 

@normal.behaviour

Catch them on their last few tour dates with Atlas Genius and Robert Delong:

Oct. 19 - Constellation Room

Oct. 20 - San Diego @ Voodoo Room HOB

OCt. 21 - Los Angeles @ Echoplex 

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Grace is back and fully caffeinated after moving to Nashville! To reintroduce the podcast, Grace talks about the podcast mascot, current coffee, music, and podcast faves, her perspective on moving to a different state, while giving some insight into the changes and expectations for this season of the podcast!

P.S. Tortured Poets, you may want to tune into this episode 😉

ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS:

Clara Bow - Taylor Swift

The girl, so confusing - Charli xcx ft. Lorde

Hip Replacement - Lawrence

us - Gracie Abrams ft. Taylor Swift

Kick Rocks - heyboy

Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden - Valley

Indifferent - Megan Maroney

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT:

Jellyfish Radio https://open.spotify.com/show/1QQN6bNckbRP2c0WL0NVLS?si=55e7214d61e840e1

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH THE PODCAST: 

The Playlist: ⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2ickHUj9rG0gY3ojJiUjtj?si=3ab938bea03149da⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @clarity_and_caffeine

INTRO MUSIC: 

Sea Current by Vlad Gluschenko |⁠⁠⁠ https://soundcloud.com/vgl9⁠⁠⁠ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

What to expect from the CCC PODCAST and this caffeine junkie!