Episodes

  • Season 1 Recap
    Jun 5 2024

    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.

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    25 mins
  • How “Atlas: Heart” Provided Grounding during a Move Across the World
    May 29 2024

    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

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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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    27 mins
  • How “Digging” Opened the Gates to Vulnerability in Songwriting - with Finkel
    May 22 2024

    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.

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    42 mins
  • How “Ghost Town” Healed during a time of Heartbreak, Uncertainty, and Growth - with Clayton Ryan
    May 15 2024

    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

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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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    32 mins
  • How “A Case of You” Reinspired in a World of Commercial Songwriting - with Abigayle Kompst
    May 8 2024

    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.

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    28 mins
  • How “Sea of Lovers” Helped Heal during a Friendship Breakup - with Libba
    May 1 2024

    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.

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    27 mins
  • How “Ask for Help” helped Redefine What it Means to be an Independent Artist - with Prithvi Prajosh
    May 1 2024

    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.

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    32 mins
  • How “Comes and Goes (in waves)” Brought the Courage to Leave a Toxic Relationship - with Courtney Kelly
    May 1 2024

    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.

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    29 mins