Best Monica McCarthy Podcasts (2025)

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Jeff Hulett (Emotions Without People) 26:35

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Host J.D. Reager chats with musician and returning guest Jeff Hulett on location at Crosstown Concourse. They dig in to his new collaboration with photographer Alex Smythe - an interactive music and art exhibit called Emotions Without People, which runs through August 29 at Church Health. They also discuss Jeff's affinity for the acoustic guitar, c…

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Joey Pegram (Shabbadoo) 28:37

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Host J.D. Reager chats with old friend and musician Joey Pegram, AKA JoJo Shabbadoo. They discuss Joey's life overseas, the new Shabbadoo record Next Man Up, ZZ Top, and more. Shabbadoo also performs "Sneakin" and "This Place" live at Java Cabana in Memphis. For more Shabbadoo music, visit shabbadoo.bandcamp.com. For more episodes and other fine po…

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Fred Mollin 44:15

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Host J.D. Reager chats with producer, musician, songwriter, and music supervisor Fred Mollin - who he originally met in 2017 on a Memphis Flyer assignment to cover Lamont Dozier. They discuss the late Motown legend, Fred's early career in improv comedy, a few career highlights (Dan Hill, Kris Kristofferson, America, Rita Wilson, the Monkees' biopic…

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Midtown Con 2025 with Harry Koniditsiotis, Russ Thompson and Mike McCarthy 22:50

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Host J.D. Reager chats with musician/entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis (The Switchblade Kid, 901 Toys), author/musician Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker series, 1000 Lights), and filmmaker/artist Mike McCarthy (Time Warp Drive In, Black & Wyatt Records Podcast) on location at Midtown Con in Memphis, TN. For more episodes and other fine podcasts, visi…

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Glory Line with William Luke White (re-release from 2020) 53:00

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Host J.D. Reager plays the new single, "Glory Line," off of Memphis musician William Luke White's new self-titled solo EP before talking to his old friend about the new record, collaborating with the late Clay Otis, his ongoing battle with cancer, touring with Pavement's Spiral Stairs, the value of seeing a therapist and more. Then William Luke Whi…

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The Drip Edges 52:43

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Host J.D. Reager hangs out with musician Jeremy Scott and his bandmates in The Drip Edges - Graham Burks, Mitchell Manley and Noel Clark - at the band's rehearsal studio in Memphis. J.D. talks with Jeremy about making his solo album Bear Grease, the transition from "solo artist" to The Drip Edges, the band's new EP Kicking the Tires on the Clown Ca…

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Systemic Lives - Arlene Healey and Imelda McCarthy 59:07

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Send us a text Join us in this insightful episode of Systemic Lives as Arlene Healey engages in a profound conversation with Imelda McCarthy, focusing on Arlene's impactful work during a challenging time in Northern Ireland. About Arlene Healey: With over 45 years of experience as a Consultant Psychotherapist and Family Therapist, Arlene has made s…

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Russ Thompson (The Loop Breaker series, 1000 Lights) 52:03

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Host J.D. Reager talks with author and musician Russ Thompson at his home in Memphis. They chat about the recent holidays and forecast the new year before diving into a deep discussion about Russ' latest book, The Loop Breaker: Secrets of the Falls. They also get into Russ' various musical projects, including 1000 Lights, Polyglamorous, and his sol…

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Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon with Jeremy Scott, Marvin Stockwell, Dustin Starr, Big John Dalton, The Subteens, Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield 1:18:14

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It’s late December - and that means it’s time for The 43rd Annual Back to the Light-Radio Memphis Holiday Telethon! Back to the Light host J.D. Reager and Radio Memphis hosts Ric Chetter and Monica O'Donniley-Summerfield embark on a star-studded journey to benefit Room In The Inn - Memphis. First, musician Jeremy Scott (The Drip Edges, Reigning Sou…

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Vikki Reynolds 1:33:02

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Send us a text Murmurations: Journal of Transformative Systemic Practice and Everything is Connected Press are pleased to host the SYSTEMIC LIVES PODCAST. Vikki Reynolds talks with Shila Rashid about her family and their influences in her life, learning from and with community, how she balances activism and enjoyment. https://murmurations.cloud 📺 W…

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Peter Stratton 1:35:12

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Send us a text Murmurations: Journal of Transformative Systemic Practice and Everything is Connected Press are pleased to host the SYSTEMIC LIVES PODCAST. In this episode, Peter Stratton talks with Gail Simon about his early years, key influences, the development of the systemic practice field and SCORE that he was key in developing. ______________…

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Sheila McNamee 1:27:42

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Send us a text Welcome to key social constructionist contributor, Sheila McNamee talking with Shila Rashid. Listen in to Sheila reflecting with Shila on her family, early influences and how her life in social construction unfolded. Taos Institute Sheila’s Academia Page Sheila’s Researchgate page Systemic Lives Murmurations. Journal of Transformativ…

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Monica McGoldrick 1:32:53

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Send us a text Monica McGoldrick talks with Gail Simon about early influences from her family and the many colleagues with whom she pioneered work with families. Monica McGoldrick Researchgate page The Multicultural Family Institute Systemic Lives Murmurations. Journal of Transformative Systemic Practice Everything is Connected Press 📺 Watch the vi…

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Charlotte Burck 1:42:03

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Send us a text Systemic therapist, researcher and activist, Charlotte Burck talks with Gail Simon about her early life, family and cultural influences, how her career unfolded with her journey into systemic therapy and more recently, documentary. Charlotte’s Researchgate page Charlotte’s documentaries Systemic Lives Murmurations. Journal of Transfo…

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Sharon Bond 1:51:47

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Send us a text In this episode, Dr Sharon Bond talks with Shila Rashid about her early years, key influences, her emergent political awareness and the synergy between systemic thinking and politics for living and working as a Black woman in London, the importance of resiliance, and why she set up Chi-Ron systemic training institute. Chiron Training…

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Umberta Telfener 1:30:34

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Send us a text Join Chair of EFTA, Umberta Telfener and Gail Simon as they talk about Umberta's early years through to adult life, what shaped her, the relationship with her nonna, and then with her international journey into the systemic field - and how we need a new systemic to meet the current needs of migrants and shifting political landscapes.…

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Imelda McCarthy 1:34:41

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Send us a text Imelda McCarthy talks with Shila Rashid about her life growing up in Ireland, becoming part of an international wave of Milan systemic therapy, creating an Irish approach through The Fifth Province and putting class, culture, and poverty of the systemic map. Imelda McCarthy papers Imelda McCarthy Festschrift Systemic Lives Murmuratio…

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Harlene Anderson 1:31:26

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Send us a text Harlene Anderson speaks with Gail Simon about her childhood in Texas, about her family, their vision and her move into psychology and family therapy. The rest is herstory! Listen on... Harlene Anderson’s website International Journal of Collaborative-Dialogic Practices Houston Galveston Institute Taos Institute Systemic Lives Murmura…

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Laura Fruggeri 1:43:58

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Send us a text Laura Fruggeri reflects with Gail Simon on her upbringing in a politicised family, in an Italy that was attuned to both workers' rights and challenging mainstream psychiatry. She describes the development of systemic therapy as arising in response to both of these influences and the coherence with her own socio-psychologica analysis.…

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Systemic Lives - Season 1 Intro 2:52

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Send us a text Welcome to the Systemic Lives talks with leading contributors to the systemic field talking with systemic therapists Shila Rashid or Gail Simon. 📺 Watch the video versions of these episodes and find out more by visiting the Systemic Lives page.

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Jeff Hulett and Dirk Kitterlin 51:49

10M ago51:49

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Host J.D. Reager talks with two fine musicians and friends, Jeff Hulett and Dirk Kitterlin. First, Jeff and J.D. discuss the recent U.S. election, Jeff's new LP Little Windows, and maintaining a positive outlook. Then, Dirk taps in to chat about his new album Tempus Novare, synth collecting, and his day job teaching music. For more episodes and oth…

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Not Too Late Night Talk Show with Tylon Monger, Cheyenne Marrs, Katrina Coleman and Allison McArthur 40:21

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J.D. Reager hosts another star-studded Not Too Late Night Talk Show in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Tylon Monger discusses his comedy career and dating life, Cheyenne Marrs performs the song “Fortune” from his new LP Everybody Wants to Go Home, and Allison McArthur challenges Katrina Coleman to a one-round You Look Like ba…

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Eric Friedl (Gonerfest 21 preview) 45:51

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Host J.D. Reager talks with returning guest Eric Friedl on location at Goner Records in Memphis, TN. They discuss Gonerfest 21's line-up and planning process in-depth, and also touch on the evolution of the festival, Eric's recent trip to Canada, his musical endeavors, and more. Gonerfest 21 takes place September 26-29 at Railgarten - for more info…

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Morgan Jon Fox (The Hobby) 1:08:55

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Host J.D. Reager talks with filmmaker Morgan Jon Fox, whose new film The Hobby is now streaming for free on Amazon Prime. They discuss the Memphis film community, the benefits of living in Chicago, working with Craig Brewer and Jemaine Clement, and the trading card boom that inspired The Hobby. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit…

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The Subteens Celebrate Burn Your Cardigan with Mark Akin, Jay Hines, John Bonds, Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab 43:27

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Host J.D. Reager sits down with The Subteens (Mark Akin, Jay Hines and John Bonds) and special guests Jacob Church, Mike McCarthy and Chris Davis to celebrate the 25th anniversary reissue of the band’s classic album Burn Your Cardigan. They discuss the band’s history, the album’s original creation, the remastering process and more in front of a liv…

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2.15 A Mindful Moment with Nina & Eliza McCarthy 40:13

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Take a mindful moment with us! We’re so delighted to close out our second season of the Music Helps podcast with today’s special guest, none other than award-winning pianist, and mindfulness teacher, Eliza McCarthy. An extraordinary musician who specialises in performing new and experimental music, Eliza also teaches ‘Mindfulness Based Stress Reduc…

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Orchid South with Chris Milam - LIVE from the Memphis Listening Lab 46:50

1+ y ago46:50

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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician Chris Milam about his new release Orchid South in front of a live audience at the Memphis Listening Lab. Chris also performs two songs from the album: "Cut Myself Shaving" and "Song of the Summer." For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.…

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2.14 Social Prescribing with Nina and Monica Boulton 34:31

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Social Prescribing is a super powerful tool! Not sure what it is? That’s ok - we’ve got the most excellent guest to help us understand how social prescribing works and how to engage with it yourself! Monica Boulton is the Healthcare Integration Lead at the National Academy for Social Prescribing, the newest member of Musical Walkabout’s board of di…

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2.13 In The Mood For Music 8:23

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Ready to lift your mood in just 5 minutes? Tune into our bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast, where we explore a song guaranteed to lift your spirits and brighten your day! Join us for a musical journey that's sure to leave you feeling refreshed and inspired. Want to keep the music flowing? Drop into our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, an…

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2.12 Set Intention To FUN! 7:32

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Join us for a mini escape! Take just 5 minutes to tune into our latest bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast - we’ve got a joyful intention-setting session to prioritise fun! Take a breather, tune in, and let's make a pact to infuse music into our day… Don’t want the fun to end here? Head on over to our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and d…

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The Return of Midtown Con with Harry Koniditsiotis (901 Toys, Switchblade Kid) 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician and entrepreneur Harry Koniditsiotis on location at 901 Toys (Midtown) - while Harry works behind the counter! They discuss Harry's journey in the comic books and toys business, a few of his recent musical projects, and the upcoming Midtown Con at Black Lodge in Memphis on April 27th. They also check out a custome…

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2.11 Get Ready To Get Moving 5:58

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Ready to shake off the stress? Dive into our quick bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast and swap your energy with a 5-minute kitchen boogie session! Let the music lift your spirits and groove away the worries. Want to explore more mini music moments? Simply visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and get stuck into our series of 5 minute…

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2.10 Wanna Be our Music Buddy? 6:26

1+ y ago6:26

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Need a breather from the daily hustle? Take a 5-minute escape with our latest bitesize minisode of Music Helps podcast… Hit pause, unwind, and change the tempo on your day with your very own Music Buddy! Enjoying this? Well, why not visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and explore our series of 5 minute PlayTime videos... #MusicHelps #Pod…

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2.9 Something Soft & Soothing 5:29

1+ y ago5:29

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Feeling overwhelmed? Take 5 and tune into our bitesize minisode on Music Helps podcast, where we dive into the power of music to soothe your soul. Hit pause on the day and let the melodies guide you to relaxation. For more excellent micro music moments, why not visit our @musicalwalkaboutuk YouTube channel, and explore our series of 5 minute PlayTi…

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5 minute Music Helps Minisodes! 2:37

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Need a moment to yourself? We’ve got your back. Join us throughout April for a special series of 5-minute Music Helps minisodes, where Nina guides you through joyful music journeys to carve out some essential me-time. Let the soothing melodies transport you to a place of calm and relaxation. Until then, why not visit our YouTube channel to enjoy ou…

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Open Doors with Steve Mayer (The Merrycrest Sessions) featuring Seize and Desist and One Strange Bird 49:38

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Host J.D. Reager talks with audio engineer and content creator Steve Mayer upstairs at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Steve's journey from Illinois to Memphis, his work as a live engineer, and the inspiration behind his current project The Merrycrest Sessions. Steve also shares Merrycrest Session performances from Memphis artists Seize and Desist…

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Go Where the Love Is with Mark Edgar Stuart 40:04

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Host J.D. Reager talks to musician, songwriter and producer Mark Edgar Stuart on location at Mark's home studio. They discuss Mark's "adult" audience, recent studio projects, pet grief, and more. Mark also performs "Throwing Rocks At Your Window" live at Shangri-La Records. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit ⁠⁠⁠backtothelight.ne…

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Possum Advocate with Mo Alexander 48:39

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Host J.D. Reager talks to stand-up comedian Mo Alexander on location at Shangri-La Records. They discuss Mo's early days in comedy, the Memphis comedy scene, life on tour, the proper care of domesticated possums, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit ⁠⁠backtothelight.net⁠⁠.…

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2.8 Tis The Season...To Celebrate Song with Nina 8:31

2y ago8:31

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"I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes." Harry Burns Dive into the holiday spirit with th…

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2.7 Meaningful Music with Nina and Janet Fischer 54:17

2y ago54:17

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What music is meaningful to you? And why? Take a dive into the magic of meaningful music with the latest episode of Music Helps podcast, with our latest special guest, the incredible Janet Fischer, CEO of Live Music Now. Join host Nina as she and Janet explore her fascinating journey as an operatic soprano, folk violinist, and the profound impact t…

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2.6 Music & Community with Nina, Alan & Marg 49:29

2y ago49:29

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How does music bind your community? Music Helps is excited to introduce our first power couple double-bill of guests! Nina has had the pleasure of knowing Alan & Marg Bartley for several years now, as both are founder members of Musical Walkabout’s ‘Songsters’ community music group, co-curated with and for people living with a dementia, people in c…

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Jughead Forever with John Miller and Jared McStay 37:47

2y ago37:47

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This episode is a special celebration of the life of Jared McStay. First, host J.D. Reager shares some memories with Jared's friend and business partner John Miller, followed by a replay of J.D.'s conversation with Jared from 2021. To close the show, J.D. spins two classic Jared McStay tunes - "Safe Passage" and "Pen." For more episodes, music and …

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2.5 Putting the person first with Nina and Ignar Rip 38:50

2y ago38:50

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How important is music to you and your loved ones? Nina’s latest Music Helps guest is renowned Dutch music and dementia specialist Ignar Rip, creator of the MuziekGeluk (Music Happiness) methodology, which he has trained health & social care staff and informal caregivers in for many years. Ignar’s mission is to see music become a standard part of h…

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2.4 What’s in your Musical Toolkit? With Nina and Randolph Matthews 49:44

2y ago49:44

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What’s in your Musical Toolkit? A master of the multi-disciplinary arts, acclaimed vocalist, composer, performer, loop artist and musical practitioner Randolph Matthews joins Music Helps host Nina Clark to explore the concept of how the contents of our Musical Toolkit shape our lives…and vice versa! What do you keep in yours? ~ songs, artists, viny…

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2.3 De-stress With Balanced Breathing 20:02

2y ago20:02

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Do you need a moment of calm? You’ve come to the right place! In today’s Music Helps playtime session, you are invited to join our host Nina Clark on a gentle exploration of our breath practice... All you'll need is: ~ somewhere safe and quiet that you can listen without distraction (not while driving please!) This is a gentle practice, in which we…

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2.2 Music & Mental Health with Nina and Sarah Drage 46:59

2y ago46:59

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Let’s talk about mental health. Our latest guest on Music Helps is the amazing Sarah Drage, Creative Director of Ethical Creatives, mental health advocate and powerful public speaker. After losing her Dad to alcoholism, Sarah has made it her mission to challenge and address the stigma around alcohol use disorders, running a not-for-profit mental he…

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2.1 Soundtrack Your Day with Nina and Ashley Roberts 37:58

2y ago37:58

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How do you soundtrack your day? We know how powerful music can be to support our wellbeing, so we advocate for ways to integrate it into your day-to-day lived experiences As we launch into season 2 of Music Helps, host Nina Clark delves into this idea with Dementia Consultant Ashley Roberts of Dementia Support Australia! Did you know... ~ you can u…

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Wrestling is My Artform with Deonna Purrazzo (IMPACT Wrestling) and Barnabas the Leader (Memphis Wrestling) 35:06

2y ago35:06

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Host J.D. Reager talks to the 3x former Knockouts World Champion Deonna Purrazzo about IMPACT Wrestling's upcoming shows in Memphis on September 22-23, defining her character, and more. Then Memphis Wrestling's Barnabas the Leader joins to discuss the status of The Circuz, his new career path as a "producer," and his journey in the wrestling busine…

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Music is the Great Equalizer with Ari Morris 41:43

2y ago41:43

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Host J.D. Reager talks to the acclaimed musician, engineer and producer Ari Morris on location at his studio/secret lair, Edge Recording. They discuss their shared musical history, Ari's journey from New Jersey to making platinum records in Memphis, the rise of Dolby Atmos, and more. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts visit backtothel…

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Duddy's ur Buddy! 100 with Dustin Heath 33:06

2y ago33:06

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In a very special Back to the Light network crossover, host J.D. Reager talks to Duddy's ur Buddy! host Dustin Heath on the occasion of his podcast's 100th episode. They discuss the milestone, Dustin's injury status, the ever-looming specter of addiction, and the hope that comes from recovery. For more episodes, music and other fine podcasts (inclu…