Music Saved Me Podcast

  Have you ever wondered how music can transform pain into healing? Join host Lynn Hoffman on this heartfelt journey in the latest episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as she sits down with the incredibly talented Kelsie Watts, a singer-songwriter and Broadway performer whose powerful vocals resonate with authenticity and emotion. Kelsie opens up about her personal story, revealing how music...

  What if the very thing that brings you joy also becomes your greatest source of healing? Join us on this heartfelt journey in the latest episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as host Lynn Hoffman welcomes the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Cami Clune. Known for her captivating performances on NBC's The Voice and as the anthem singer for the Buffalo Sabres, Cami shares her inspiring s...

What if the songs you love could help you heal and discover who you truly are? In this encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the immensely talented Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Luca Fogale from Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 180 million streams to his name, Fogale’s music resonates with listeners through its warm vocals and minimalist pro...

Have you ever wondered how music can transform pain into beauty? Join host Lynn Hoffman on the Music Saved Me Podcast as she sits down with Scott Holiday , the talented guitarist of Rival Sons, to explore his debut solo album, "Topology. " This episode dives deep into Holliday's creative process, which began as a daily ritual of writing musical fragments without the pressure of completing a song....

What if the very thing that saved your life was the music that flowed through your veins? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this powerful encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as she dives deep into the transformative journey of musician Romeo Vaughn. From his humble beginnings in Santa Rosa, Texas, to making waves in the vibrant music scene of Nashville, Vaughn's story is a testament to the healin...

 An encore presentation of one of our most powerful conversations. You know him as Trey Lewis — but on this episode, he’s stepping forward as Thomason, the name on his birth certificate and the name behind his rawest music yet. Nearly 20 years sober, Thomason opens up about addiction, recovery, grief, and the white van that carried him from a treatment center in Alabama to chasing...

[Encore] Raine Maida — the voice of Our Lady Peace — has spent three decades turning personal struggle into songs that have saved countless listeners. In this conversation with Lynn Hoffman, Raine traces his path from a life-changing Peter Gabriel concert to writing Naveed as a teenager processing his parents’ divorce, and opens up about the vulnerability behind Clumsy ‘s &...

What if the very thing that brought you joy became a source of immense challenge? This week on the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman invites you into a deeply inspiring conversation with Mike Shimshack, a multi-platinum songwriter and producer whose journey through the music industry is as captivating as it is poignant. With over 25 million records sold worldwide, Mike's story is a testam...

Have you ever wondered how music can transform not just a career but an entire life? In this heartfelt encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman welcomes multi-platinum country music singer-songwriter Chris Young, who shares his remarkable journey through the world of music. From his humble beginnings in Tennessee to the release of his 10th studio album, "I Didn't Come Here...

What if the key to overcoming life's challenges lies in the notes of a trumpet? Join host Lynn Hoffman on the encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as she dives deep into the transformative journey of Jon Lampley, a gifted trumpeter and singer-songwriter whose musical path is a testament to the healing power of music. From his roots in Akron, Ohio, where the gospel melodies of his church sh...

Have you ever wondered how music can serve as a lifeline during the darkest times? Join us in this deeply moving episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , where host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the incredibly talented musician Ben Kweller. In a heartfelt conversation, Ben opens up about his journey through grief and the transformative power of music, revealing how it has become an essential tool for...

What if a song could change a child's life? In this heartfelt encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman sits down with John Beltzer, the visionary founder of the Songs of Love Foundation, an organization dedicated to creating personalized songs for children and teens battling serious illnesses. These unique musical pieces, crafted using the names and favorite things of young...

Have you ever wondered how music can help us navigate the complexities of grief and loss? Join us in this heartfelt episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as host Lynn Hoffman converses with Brad Wolfe, the visionary founder of Reimagine, an organization dedicated to fostering essential dialogues about grief and mortality. Brad's journey is one of profound personal loss, transformed into a powerful...

What if the key to overcoming life's greatest challenges lies in the strum of a guitar or the power of a heartfelt lyric? Join host Lynn Hoffman on the Music Saved Me Podcast encore episode as she delves into the inspiring journey of Travis Bolt, an East Texas singer-songwriter whose life has been transformed by the healing power of music. Diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at just 11 years old, T...

As we celebrate our 250th it's more important than ever that we honor all that have fought for our country. We share this encore episode in their honor and ask that you support Home Base at https://homebase.org/ Have you ever wondered how music can heal the invisible wounds of war? In this enlightening episode of the  Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman engages in a heartfelt conversat...

What happens when the thing you struggle with most becomes the very thing that saves you? In this encore episode, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with Riley Smithson — the LA-based electronic and hip-hop producer known as Shrimpnose — for a raw, unforgettable conversation about music as medicine, identity, and transformation. This Music Saved Me episode is a testament to the healing power...

Have you ever felt a song speak directly to your soul, guiding you through heartbreak or lifting you from anxiety? Join DJ Hesta Prynn in this enlightening episode of DJ Hesta Prynn's Music is Therapy , where we dive deep into the therapeutic power of music and explore how it can transform our emotional landscapes. In a heartfelt conversation with Lynn Hoffman, host of the podcast Music Saved Me ,...

Have you ever felt that a song was speaking directly to your soul? Join us for a heartfelt journey on the Music Saved Me Podcast as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Harry Chapin's legendary song "Cats in the Cradle. " Host Lynn Hoffman invites two iconic guests, Dee Snider of Twisted Sister and Daryl McDaniels, co-founder of Run DMC, to share their personal stories that resonate deeply with th...

What does it take to turn dreams into reality in the heart of Nashville? Join us on this encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as we delve into the inspiring journey of Sandy Knox, a Grammy-nominated songwriter whose life story is a testament to the healing power of music. With only $1,500 in her pocket, Sandy Knox moved to Nashville in 1983, driven by an unwavering passion for music that h...

What if the very thing that brings you to your knees could also lift you back up? In this captivating encore episode of "Takin’ A Walk Nashville," host Lynn Hoffman engages in a heartfelt conversation with singer-songwriter Alexandra Savior, who opens up about her transformative journey through the music industry and the personal challenges that have shaped her. As Alexandra Savior shares he...

What if the music you listen to could be the key to unlocking your deepest emotions and guiding you through life's toughest challenges? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this captivating episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as he welcomes the incredibly talented Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Luca Fogale. Known for his introspective melodies that resonate with millions globally, Luca Fogale takes us on...

What if the key to overcoming life's greatest challenges lies in the melodies that resonate with our souls? Join us in this heartfelt episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , where hosts Lynn Hoffman and Buzz Knight dive deep into the transformative power of music with our inaugural contest winner, Mary McManus. Mary’s journey is a testament to the healing power of music, as she shares her in...

Have you ever wondered how music can transform lives and heal deep emotional wounds? In this captivating episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman welcomes Thomason, the artist formerly known as Trey Lewis, who shares his remarkable journey of personal and artistic transformation. After nearly two decades of sobriety and navigating a tumultuous career, Thomason has embraced a new i...

Have you ever experienced a moment when music transformed your pain into profound healing? In this captivating episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , host Lynn Hoffman invites the extraordinary Radhika Das, a celebrated Kirtan artist and bhakti yoga teacher, to share his inspiring journey of emotional healing through music. Radhika's story begins in the breathtaking mountains of Spain, where a he...

What if the soundtrack of your life could not only heal your heart but also guide you through the darkest times? Join us on this profound journey in the latest episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast , where host Lynn Hoffman sits down with Owen Grover, a trailblazer at the crossroads of music and technology. Owen's story is not just about his impressive career; it's a heartfelt exploration of how m...