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Key Change is a Musician's Roundtable. We bring on local artists, singers, talent bookers, venue owners, sound engineers, and just about everyone who makes our local music scene work. And we talk about the intricacies of being a local musician. What are the challenges? What does the daily grind look like?From there our hope is we can pump value back into the local scene through connection and storytelling.
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Backstage Bay Area is an exclusive podcast that explores the local music scene in depth. It features intimate interviews with emerging and established artists in various genres, including jazz, blues, rock, pop, folk, classical, urban, and world music. The program also offers a unique glimpse into the artists' creative processes, inspirations, and upcoming projects.
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The Holistic Health Heroes Podcast is for health seekers who know it’s time to become your own health advocate! Together, we will strive to answer the question, “How will you maintain your health in an increasingly toxic world?” From superfoods and supplements to gadgets and lifestyle hacks, we’ll explore a full spectrum of holistic health modalities. Sharing stories from natural product founders, and service providers, we aim to find and research holistic methods to help you save time in fi ...
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Vitamin D deficiency is very common in the US. It's estimated that approximately 42% of adults and about 50% of children aged one to five are affected. While it is a fat-soluble vitamin, it’s actually a hormone in how it functions. But what does that mean? In this episode, I'll share with you what I learned about vitamin d, optimal levels, tests to…
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Recently I had the pleasure of meeting someone I consider a "Holistic Health Hero": Nina Teicholz. As I said in episode 4 of this podcast, I really admire the extensive research and work Nina did in her book The Big Fat Surprise. And I'm grateful she may be highly involved in new dietary guidelines that may be rolled out in December 2025. I always …
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With any health challenge that you may be experiencing, the first thing to tackle is how you think about it. Because that will surely dictate your approach in how you deal with it. Dr. Abbey Jo Shulkin, Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, joins me in this episode to shine a light on Traditional Chinese Medicine. We cover a lot of ground in…
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[SIGN UP For Virtual Healthy Book Club: https://ngvitamins.com/podcast/] Inflammation is a big problem for us all. From our modern diet and food system to chronic stress it seems we just can't escape it! And because that's the case it's often a big cause of pain. So what does a person do when they are battling pain on an ongoing basis? Unfortunatel…
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I'm in the school of thought, like Ben Franklin that, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." So while I know western medicine has it's suggestions and will likely help some people quite a lot... I want to go deeper, to the root cause. I want to find out what we can do, things in our own power, to help resolve frozen shoulder if we get i…
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Brooke McPoyle specializes in helping people tap into their highest potential through breath, sound and movement. A former Division I athlete and professionally trained singer, she brings a unique perspective to performance, resilience and well-being. Brooke is founder of MusicalBreathwork.com, a pioneering platform that merges breath science, fasc…
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NSAIDs or Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are some of the most widely used over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications for pain relief and inflammation. Most accept them as "normal" but not me! I want holistic alternatives. Why? Because I know there are risks - and some of them scare the heck out of me. Tune in as I raise awareness to …
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In the last five years, we have all lived through some heavy stuff. But if you were a nurse, well, my heart goes out to you. Did you know? since 2020... Many nurses left the profession due to stress, burnout, and poor working conditions. Workplace violence and aggression increased, particularly in hospitals and ER settings. Some nurses experienced …
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Buying "healthy" isn't always easy. What's better organic or local? What is the difference between cage free and free range? Let's clear up the confusion in this episode all about the healthiest labels. Resources Mentioned: How I wash my produce: Grapefruit seed Extract: https://ngvitamins.com/product/grapefruit-seed-extract-liquid-concentrate-4-oz…
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Despite some fairly famous figures suffering with mercury toxicity there still seems to be controversy over the topic. Some people in conventional medicine will argue against the existence of such ailments or say that certain therapies aren't effective. Why? When it comes to not being able to question real medical symptoms and suffering that should…
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My interest in cloves came to me after seeing Dr. Berg talk about the power of clove water at night. I tried it and really liked it... so I wanted to share a bit more about this mighty little spice used for centuries in a medicinal way. Enjoy! And let me know if you plan to incorporate cloves into your routine... Here's the tincture I started using…
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Barbara O'Neill is a health educator, author and speaker renowned for her expertise in natural therapies. She has been at it for more than five decades and dedicated her career to promoting holistic health principles, emphasizing the importance of diet, lifestyle and natural remedies. Recently I had the opportunity to meet Barbara -- I was thrilled…
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Nora Gedgaudas is a board-certified nutritional consultant and clinical neurofeedback specialist with more than 20-years of highly successful clinical experience. She is also an internationally acclaimed ketogenic and ancestrally-based nutrition specialist and the bestselling author of Primal Body, Primal Mind along with two other books: Primal Fat…
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I'm often inspired by the stories I hear in my life. So, when a friend told me she suffered with uterine fibroids I wanted to look into the subject and share what I learned. While I conducted loads of research here and there, there was one article I wanted to include here and that's the one by Dr. Northrup: https://www.drnorthrup.com/fibroids/ If y…
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I've been focused on cellular detox for myself so it's only fair to share what I'm doing... right?! After all, as Dr. Pompa says, "get to the cell, to get well." In this episode, I talk with owner of Vibrant Mobile Health, Denise Skinner. Denise is a holistic technician specializing in whole body detox. She has a deeply personal connection to holis…
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Kidney stones can be so painful! And for anyone who has suffered with this ailment, my heart goes out to you. Now, how do you prevent and cope with the potential pain of kidney stones? This episode will help get you started with some real-world tips that you can apply today that can help. As I mention in this episode, there are healthy habits you c…
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It's time to lift the veil... and Lance Schuttler, CEO of Ascent Nutrition, is here to help us do just that! Lance is the Owner and CEO of Ascent Nutrition. For many years he worked in the nutraceutical industry and that experience made him want to focus on pure quality in production of his own line of select supplements. After a deeply personal an…
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Did you know the products you use in your daily life could be contributing to your downfall? Or cause others around you to experience some serious health symptoms? Things like perfume/cologne, laundry detergent, air fresheners, cleaning products and other personal care products have dangerous chemicals (i.e. parabens, phthalates) in them. Some have…
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I'm so pleased to be sitting down with my own dentist, Dr. John Light of Lake Worth, Florida. As I mention in this episode, this topic is deeply personal to me as my mom has gone through a whole lot with her teeth. Before we met Dr. Light she was blessed to have found a biological dentist in Clearwater, Florida who was a true saint! She credits Dr.…
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Show Notes: In this captivating episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with five-time Grammy nominee Lakecia Benjamin, a saxophonist, composer, and trailblazer redefining modern jazz. Lakecia shares insights into her latest album, Phoenix Reimagined (Live), a vibrant celebration of resilience featuring collaborations with legends…
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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, Steven Roby sits down with the extraordinary flutist, composer, and educator Jamie Baum. Known for her trailblazing work blending jazz with classical, South Asian, and spoken-word influences, Jamie discusses her latest album, What Times Are These. She reflects on her inspirations, her creative proc…
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Episode Overview: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Sam Lucid, bassist, vocalist, and songwriter for the genre-defying band Dogs in a Pile. Based out of Asbury Park, New Jersey, the band has built a passionate fanbase with their eclectic blend of funk, jazz, rock, and psychedelia. Sam talks about the band’s crea…
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When health recommendations are one-size-fits-all, it raises a red flag for me. So when I saw the title of this book, "No Ma'am Ograms!" I just had to read it. And the next step, of course, was to share it with you... The author is a MD (and more), he overcame his own devastating diagnosis and he helped many people as an integrative oncologist. A m…
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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Karen Barajas of Karen y Los Remedios, the trailblazing trio redefining the boundaries of cumbia. Karen shares the group's origin story, from early collaborations with Jonathan Muriel (Jiony) and the addition of guitarist Guillermo Berbeyer (Z.A.M.P.A.) to their evol…
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Show Notes: In this episode, we sat down with Sam An, the artist behind Lana Del Rabies, to explore the intersection of myth, music, and survival. Known for her genre-defying sound that blends industrial, gothic noise, and experimental metal, An discusses the creative process behind her critically acclaimed album STREGA BEATA, from the apocalyptic …
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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby chats with two-time Grammy-winning violinist and composer Mads Tolling to explore the art of collaboration and musical reinvention. Mads shares the stories behind his groundbreaking work with celebrated jazz pianist John R. Burr and acclaimed vocalist Kenny Washington, including the…
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Episode Overview: In this captivating episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with South African guitarist and composer Derek Gripper to discuss his groundbreaking collaboration with Malian kora master Ballaké Sissoko. Known for his ability to translate the kora’s 21 strings onto a six-string guitar, Derek shares the stories behin…
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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Grammy-winning bassist and global music ambassador Richard Bona. Known for his dynamic blend of jazz, Afropop, and the vibrant traditions of his Cameroonian heritage, Bona shares insights on his creative process, the challenges and triumphs of being an independent art…
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What do you want to change this year? Part of becoming a new and improved version of yourself involves change. And I'm a big believer that all change starts in your mind... In this episode, my guest is mindfulness coach Allison Waguespack. Before her work as a mindfulness coach, Allison spent a decade working in a creative and business capacity at …
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In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, we’re thrilled to feature Nyles Lannon, the visionary behind Nyte Skye, a band that blends atmospheric dream-pop with shimmering shoegaze textures. Formed during the pandemic, Nyte Skye is a family-driven project founded by Nyles and his son Skye. It showcases a beautiful collaboration of talent and creativity…
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As the alleged-Ben Franklin quote says, "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail" and I don't want that to me be in this New Year! I'm aiming to be the best version of myself and to do that... I need to set some goals. But I want to do it right and increase my chances of actually following through. So, in this episode I'm sharing some tool…
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Insulin Resistance is much more than the signal that you are likely to get type 2 diabetes. It’s a danger all on its own... In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of insulin resistance, delving into how it’s linked to metabolism, cellular health, and mitochondrial function, and highlighting its role beyond just diabetes—affecting everyth…
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Reed Davis is a double-board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner (HHP) and Certified Nutritional Therapist (CNT) and a globally recognized expert in functional lab testing. He founded Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN), after working with thousands of clients at a wellness center as Health Director. Since then Reed has pioneered the FDN Cert…
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Show Notes: In this festive episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Emilio Castillo, founder and tenor saxophonist of the legendary East Bay soul band Tower of Power. Emilio shares the story behind the band’s very first Christmas album, It’s Christmas, a soulful and funky collection that brings new life to beloved holiday cla…
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This condition is on the rise! What an eye-opening conversation... have you heard of MCAS or Mast Cell Activation Syndrome? I'd bet most would say ‘no.’ Be sure to listen in for yourself or someone you love because as Jen says, this condition is growing fast. Jen Donovan is a licensed trauma therapist and holds a Master's of Science in Family Thera…
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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby dives into a fascinating conversation with singer-songwriter Vienna Teng. Known for her boundary-pushing approach to chamber folk and indie pop, Vienna discusses her latest album, We’ve Got You, an ambitious project featuring mashups that reflect the dualities of modern life. From t…
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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with acclaimed singer-songwriter Sean Hayes, whose music bridges folk, soul, and introspective grooves. They delve into the creative journey behind Sean's latest album, Be Like Water, exploring its thematic inspirations drawn from the I Ching and the funky influence of Jam…
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In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby dives into the mind-bending world of The Third Mind with bassist and co-founder Victor Krummenacher. Known for his work with Camper Van Beethoven and Monks of Doom, Victor shares the story behind the band’s formation, their freeform creative process, and the making of their upcoming live conce…
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In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby chats with Emily Turner, bassist and vocalist of the genre-bending trio Free Creatures. Hailing from Southern Oregon, Free Creatures fuses alt-hip-hop, indie, psych-rock, and EDM to create what they call "the umami of music." Emily shares the band’s journey from its unique beginnings on a farm…
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Deanna Hansen is a pioneer in the field of fascia decompression for physical and emotional transformation. She is a best-selling author and has more than 20 years of hands-on clinical experience. Deanna created Fluid Isometrics™ and Block Therapy™, unique fascia-release techniques to help relieve chronic pain and dis-ease, encourage healthy detoxif…
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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby interviews Miles and Teo Quale, the talented brothers behind the Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band. Known for their electrifying fusion of bluegrass, jazz, and modern acoustic styles, Crying Uncle has become a rising force in the acoustic music scene. They recently signed with Engelhardt …
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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby interviews singer-songwriter Jennifer Greer to discuss the deeply personal journey behind her new album, Speaking with Ghosts. From her transition from poetry to songwriting to navigating grief and loss, Jennifer talks about how life’s “tidal waves” shaped her music. We also hear a…
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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with Noah Sierota, bassist and producer of the multi-platinum alt-pop trio Echosmith. Celebrating ten years of music, Echosmith embarks on their Cool Kids Decades Tour and releases their latest project, Echosmith: The Live Album. Noah reflects on the band’s evolution sinc…
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Quality is everything when eating any part of an animal. And at Pluck, quality means grass-fed, grass-finished, humanely treated, pasture-raised animals raised with no GMOs or hormones. Chef James Barry has been a private chef for some of the biggest names in Hollywood and earlier in his career founded the Healthy LA-based meal delivery Company Who…
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Show Notes In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steven Roby sits down with six-time Grammy-nominated jazz fusion guitarist Mike Stern. Known for his legendary collaborations with icons like Miles Davis and the Brecker Brothers, Mike shares insights into his creative process for his latest album, Echoes and Other Songs. The album features a s…
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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Bay Area, host Steve Roby sits down with Carolyn Kendrick, a Stockton-born singer-songwriter, fiddler, and producer, to discuss her highly anticipated album, Each Machine, which will be released on December 6th. Known for blending traditional folk music with modern themes, Kendrick takes listeners on a deep …
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Ben Azadi is a 4-time best selling author, national keynote speaker and host of the “Metabolic Freedom” podcast. On his own health journey he's experienced significant weight loss as well as multiple autoimmune diagnoses. Now he helps others in his programs at KetoKamp.com. As I told Ben in our conversation here, sometimes I think these chats I hav…
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Show Notes: In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby dives into an insightful conversation with Njioma Chinyere Grevious from the Abeo Quartet, a dynamic group of musicians redefining chamber music with passion and precision. Described as “superb” by the Chicago Classical Review, violinist Njioma Chinyere Grevious is an emerging, passi…
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Show Notes On this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby welcomes Grammy-winning bluegrass icon Laurie Lewis for an intimate conversation about her latest album, Trees. Laurie shares insights into creating music without her longtime collaborator, Tom Rozum, and how her songs' themes of loss and hope are interwoven. The discussion includes s…
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Episode Description: In this episode of Backstage Sonoma, host Steven Roby sits down with Jimmie Herrod, the sensational vocalist celebrated for his breathtaking performances and unique artistry. Known for his work with Pink Martini and his memorable run on America’s Got Talent, Jimmie shares personal insights into his journey as a musician, his cr…
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