The Song that Healed Me

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.