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  • 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!

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    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:

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    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.

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  • 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:

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    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:

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    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:

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    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:

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    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:

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    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:

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    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:

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    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

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    YouTube: @itssavannasmith

    Website: itssavannasmith.com

    Follow The Song that Healed Me:

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    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.

  • Welcome to The Song that Healed Me! Created by Savanna Smith, The Song that Healed Me is a podcast that explores conversations with artists about the healing powers of music.

    The first 5 episodes of Season 1 drop on May 1st, so make sure you subscribe so you don't miss it!

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