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Composer John Cage sought the silence of a mind at peace with itself - and found it in Zen Buddhism, a spiritual path that changed both his music and his view of the universe. "Remarkably researched, exquisitely written", Where the Heart Beats weaves together "a great many threads of cultural history" (Maria Popova, Brain Pickings) to illuminate Cage’s struggle to accept himself and his relationship with choreographer Merce Cunningham. Freed to be his own man, Cage originated exciting experiments that set him at the epicenter of a new avant-garde forming in the 1950s.

As your host, Laurie Grawl, I share my deeply personal journey as a "Career Patient," since 1997. Navigating the complexities of living with Congestive Heart Failure, Kidney Failure, Lund Disorders, and Marfan Syndrome. Join me as I open up about the highs and lows, the challenges and triumphs, and the resilience that has kept me going through it all. From moments of vulnerability to sparks of hope, each episode is a raw and honest exploration of what it means to live with chronic illness. Settle in and let's embark on this journey together.

In Two Hearts, One Beat, Marcus and Martinus, share for the first time the darker side of growing up in the spotlight, the crash that threatened to destroy everything they had worked for—and how hard it can be to find your own voice when you’ve always been one of two.

Heartbeats and Hard Lessons is a podcast exploring life, love, healing, and growth through real stories and deep conversations. A space for reflection, empowerment, and inspiration.