The Song that Healed Me

The Song that Healed Me

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  • Season 1 Recap

    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! 

    Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

    • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

    • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

    • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

    • Website: thesongthathealedme.com

      • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 

      Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

      26 min
    • How “Atlas: Heart” Provided Grounding during a Move Across the World

      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. 

        Follow Priya: 

        • Instagram: @priyamanimusic 

        • Tik Tok: @priyamanimusic

        • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0lxstaI12o2fyrX8qHL6XM?si=tYDBvNhHSc6PSPXKITHmjA 

        • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/priya-mani/1568837523 

          • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

          • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

          • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

          • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

          • Website: thesongthathealedme.com

            • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


            Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

            28 min
          • How “Digging” Opened the Gates to Vulnerability in Songwriting - with Finkel

            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. 


              Follow Finkel: 

              • Instagram: @finkel_band

              • Tik Tok: @finkel_band

              • YouTube: @finkelband

              • Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/finkelband

              • Website: https://finkelband.com/ 

              • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4LLNGLNjMcaomz222tTNph?si=K-N56Md8R3aY2LMGv87-jg 

              • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/finkel/252213464 


                • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                • Website: thesongthathealedme.com


                  • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                  Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

                  43 min
                • How “Ghost Town” Healed during a time of Heartbreak, Uncertainty, and Growth - with Clayton Ryan

                  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. 

                    Follow Clayton: 

                    • Instagram: @claytoncryan

                    • Tik Tok: @claytoncryan

                    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@claytonryanmusic 

                    • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/claytonryanmusic 

                    • Website: https://www.claytonryan.com/ 

                    • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4B46X4ViXofkgxgfTOyFLY?si=-qSPPOtDT06iYJmtDGtIiA 

                    • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/clayton-ryan/1618842810 

                      • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                      • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                      • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                      • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                      • Website: thesongthathealedme.com

                        • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                        Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

                        32 min
                      • How “A Case of You” Reinspired in a World of Commercial Songwriting - with Abigayle Kompst

                        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. 


                          Follow Abigayle: 

                          • Instagram: @abigaylekompst 

                          • Tik Tok: @songsbyabigayle 

                          • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJvhSiLHzQ-7ZAl8-Q83ZGw 

                          • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AbigayleRoseKompst/ 

                          • 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 


                            • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                            • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                            • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                            • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                            • Website: thesongthathealedme.com


                              • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                              Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

                              28 min
                            • How “Sea of Lovers” Helped Heal during a Friendship Breakup - with Libba

                              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. 


                                Follow Libba: 

                                • Instagram: @heyitslibba 

                                • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfzscXLPUqsHVtdoaNzP5FA

                                • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/heyitslibba/

                                • Website: http://www.heyitslibba.com/

                                • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0h5FJsOmKD8B4vDFM2eCod?si=gtlD5HaDTxqbckVPJy0aPw

                                • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/libba/658493344


                                  • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                                  • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                                  • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                                  • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                                  • Website: thesongthathealedme.com

                                    • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                                    Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

                                    28 min
                                  • How “Ask for Help” helped Redefine What it Means to be an Independent Artist - with Prithvi Prajosh

                                    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. 


                                      Follow Prithvi Prajosh: 

                                      • Instagram: @PrithviPrajosh

                                      • Tik Tok: @realprithviprajosh

                                      • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/prithviprajosh

                                      • Website: https://www.prithviprajosh.com/

                                      • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2yUsvzjSZohLO6cw1sR6RW?si=TxFHZAc2RlKeQ2oi1CUfgQ

                                      • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/prithvi-prajosh/1530739936


                                        • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                                        • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                                        • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                                        • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                                        • Website: thesongthathealedme.com


                                          • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                                          Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

                                          33 min
                                        • How “Comes and Goes (in waves)” Brought the Courage to Leave a Toxic Relationship - with Courtney Kelly

                                          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. 


                                            Follow Courtney Kelly: 

                                            • Instagram: @courtney._.kelly

                                            • Tik Tok: @courtney_kelly_music

                                            • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtneykelly-jv6pv/featured

                                            • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Courtney-Vocalist-Kelly/100083253237386/

                                            • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/417Jgw5YUJXPShAgTL6Ito?si=-VbgIGDiQjqr2Kw9ZE5Fgg

                                            • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/not-fair-single/1732964469


                                              • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                                              • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                                              • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                                              • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                                              • Website: thesongthathealedme.com


                                                • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                                                Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you.

                                                30 min
                                              • How “Long Trip Alone” Helped Allow Others in on the Grieving Process - with Andrew Mack

                                                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. 


                                                  Follow Andrew Mack:

                                                  • Instagram: @andrewmackmusic 

                                                  • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/andrewmackmusic

                                                  • Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4lRgV57c7QaKCaV9doPHSf?si=Eb3f3i71QA6HJiRG6fggXQ

                                                  • Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/andrew-mack/1603564135

                                                  • Website: https://andrewmackmusic.com/


                                                    • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                                                    • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                                                    • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                                                    • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                                                    • Website: thesongthathealedme.com

                                                      • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                                                      Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you. 

                                                      19 min
                                                    • How “Shallow” Lead to a Rediscovery of the Healing Powers of Music - with Savanna Smith

                                                      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.


                                                        Follow Savanna Smith:

                                                        • Instagram: @itssavannasmith    

                                                        • Tik Tok: @itssavannasmith  

                                                        • YouTube: @itssavannasmith 

                                                        • Website: itssavannasmith.com 


                                                          • Follow The Song that Healed Me: 

                                                          • Instagram: @thesongthathealedme

                                                          • Tik Tok: @thesongthathealedme

                                                          • YouTube: @thesongthathealedme

                                                          • Website: thesongthathealedme.com


                                                            • If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or another mental health crisis, please call or text 988. Visit https://988lifeline.org/ for more. 


                                                            Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review this podcast! Feel free to share it with a friend if the message that music can heal us resonates with you.

                                                            16 min

                                                          About The Song that Healed Me

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                                                          Created by Savanna Smith, The Song that Healed Me explores conversations with artists about the music that has gotten them through life's ups and downs.