Living on the B Side

In this episode of The Living on the B Side podcast, musician Kristie Jaques shares her inspiring story of living with chronic lung illness while pursuing her passion for songwriting and performing. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs She opens up to host Birgit Livesey about rediscovering her love of music during the COVID-19 pandemic and na...

On this episode of The Living on the B Side podcast, I interview Willow, an immersive sound experience producer and dedicated sound healing practitioner. Willow shares her profound 10-year journey of self-discovery that led her to this work. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs She recounts a traumatic near-death experience at age 22 that spar...

This time on the podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Australian comedian Matt Young about the connection between his passions for music and comedy. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs We chat about Matt's formative teenage years attending underground live shows in small venues across Tasmania, and how those experiences shaped his...

Join me for a nostalgic trip back to the 90s as I share a memorable weekend in London with my mom…and the Spice Girls! Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs It's 1997, and my mum and I are back in London. Back in the city we love and have already created many wonderful memories in. This time the Spice Girls’ song ‘Spice up your life’ is the...

In this episode, indie musician Alex B joins me to discuss her creative process on her upcoming EP, and the role of music in self-expression. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs  We explore how Alex uses songwriting to work through emotions like grief and loss, reflecting the 5 stages in her album.  Alex opens up about overcoming self-doubt a...

Today, I explore the timeless message of TLC's "Unpretty." Reflecting on my own struggles with self-image, I delve into the societal pressures women face and the quest for self-acceptance in today's image-driven culture.   🎙️ Join the B Side Community on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside Through introspection, I navigate the complexities of self-doubt and t...

The episode focuses on using music to identify emotions. It provides you with ideas, tips, and tricks on how to use songs to dig deeper into your own emotions and get to know yourself better.   Download my FREE Music Melody Mood Map ➡️ https://bit.ly/MusicandCoaching   I share how I personally use music in this way and the progress it has helped me make over the years. My aim is to provide you wit...

In this interview, Heather and I chat about the legacy music can leave within a family and beyond. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs Having released her latest album ‘Twilight Mist’, we talk about how this album came together, what her intentions with it are and what she hopes her listeners will take away from it. We also dive into the ‘leg...

‘Über sieben Brücken mußt du geh'n’ by Peter Maffay is the perfect theme song for this episode, because it captures the overall message of life’s cycles, its ups and downs perfectly. Read about more inspiring, powerful songs in my FREE download ➡️ https://bit.ly/35PowerofMusicSongs Like the ocean, there is a constant ebb and flow, beginnings and endings, joys and sorrows in life. During this e...

I have picked the song ‘Evacuate the dancefloor’ as the theme song for this episode because it appeared to me at a time when I needed a spark, something to remind me of the reasons why I created Living on the B Side. Listening to the lyrics and hearing ‘Evacuate the dancefloor’ has given me enthusiasm, passion and determination to continue to spread the word about the power of music, how it can be...

As we approach the close of another year, join me in this special solo episode of [as we take a deep dive into the highs, lows, and memorable moments that defined 2023 for me. In this review, I'll not only unwrap the highlights from the podcast, featuring both solo musings and engaging conversations with incredible guests, but I'll also peel back the layers of my personal journey throughou...

In this deeply moving episode of, I bring you the remarkable story of Laura Mack, a survivor of a serious car crash who defied the odds and learned to walk again, fueled by the powerful melodies of the Foo Fighters. Laura's journey is not just one of physical recovery; it's a testament to the profound impact music can have on our emotional well-being, resilience, and personal growth. Tune...

In this episode, we dive into the extraordinary life of Nastiya Kai, a global nomad born in Moscow, Russia, whose journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. From traversing the globe for studies to dropping out of high school in grade 10, Nastiya's story is one of constant reinvention and relentless pursuit of passion. Over the past 7 months, Nastiya has crisscrossed the vibrant landsc...

As we dive into our conversation with Dan, it becomes clear that talking to him is like injecting yourself with a dose of super-charged music. His energy is contagious, and his passion for making music accessible to all is palpable. Throughout the episode, Dan generously shares gold nuggets of wisdom on how anyone can learn, read, and love music. His deep desire to enable others to embark on their...

In this soul-stirring episode, I have the privilege of diving deep into the transformative power of music with Sabi Lew. Join us as we explore the profound impact that music has had on her life, especially when it comes to her mental health, self-acceptance, and self-care. In this episode, we sit down with Sabi to hear her personal journey and the pivotal role that music has played in her life. Sh...

In this episode I embark on a musical journey back to the late 1980s when a song had the power to touch our hearts, stir our spirits, and inspire our dreams. Join me as I delve deep into the enchanting melody and lyrics of "These Dreams" by Heart. From the moment the first notes of "These Dreams" filled the airwaves, it was clear that this song was something truly special. The...

In this episode of Living on the B Side, I shine a spotlight on a remarkable grassroots project making waves in the world of art and creativity: Sista Creatives Rising. Join us as we explore their mission to empower marginalized women and gender-diverse individuals, offering them a platform for personal healing and artistic visibility. Sista Creatives Rising is a force for change, breaking down ba...

In this episode, I'm going to be using Jimin’s (of BTS) song ‘’Set me free part 2’’ to talk about why this song is my second song in a trilogy of songs given to me by music, and how I apply it to my current life. This song for me focuses on having determination, passion and overcoming and basically stepping into my true self. I feel I'm at a point where I need to get out of my own way much...

Do you know how music is part of being clairaudient? I did not until I met Peta-Ann and her deep ability to see and feel music on a completely different level. She is a woman that approaches life from an angle of acceptance, love and inclusivity and in a way that is elegant but also rebellious. She is the definition of ‘Elegant Rebel’ and it is also her mission to make each and every one of us und...

How do we cultivate more self-love? How can we start to pay more attention to ourselves and give us the time and attention we need to embrace our uniqueness and accept us for who and how we are? I started to ask myself these questions (again) after recording the interview with Barbara in episode 69 (you can listen/watch it right here). She went through a process of looking at her life and make cha...

We hear it a lot these days that ‘loving yourself’ is the first step to a happy and fulfilling life. Putting that into action and practise can be hard thought. This is where inspiration and support can truly make a difference. Enter BTS (with a super funky, sharp and colourful choreo & vocals)! Through BTS Barbara has learned to truly fill her own cup up first, experience life fully and be mor...

Emotional numbness can strike anyone in their life. Especially when we navigate tricky and hard times, which take a lot out of us. In this episode I am trying to share my personal thoughts around the first few months of 2023, how I shut down emotionally because life was too overwhelming for me and how the song ‘Wild Flower’ by BTS member RM penetrated my ‘numbness bubble’ and allowed me to slowly...

‘Whisper’, ‘Worth it’ and ‘Love Yourself’ – songs that show up on my Instagram stories so much these days. These songs have been created by the one and only Able Heart! I couldn’t resist to invite him to my show to find out more about him, his journey and what makes him tick to create the music he does as well as how he views life, the lessons he has learned so far and what he hopes to inspire in...

‘Whisper’, ‘Worth it’ and ‘Love Yourself’ – songs that show up on my Instagram stories so much these days. These songs have been created by the one and only Able Heart! I couldn’t resist to invite him to my show to find out more about him, his journey and what makes him tick to create the music he does as well as how he views life, the lessons he has learned so far and what he hopes to inspire in...

Relationship breakdowns are never easy or enjoyable. Eileen March shares how one powerful song helped her turn a challenging breakup into a transformative new beginning. Read about how 5 little known music strategies can enhance your wellbeing https://bit.ly/5MusicStrategies It was the beginning of more self-exploration and new way of living. Of course, it wasn’t a simple and quick process, but sh...