Living on the B Side

In this rich and energetic episode, I am joined by the multi-passionate and deeply intuitive Blanca—massage therapist, holistic life coach, Zumba instructor, dancer, and certified canine massage therapist. With decades of experience in the healing arts, Blanca shares how music has always been her silent co-therapist—whether she's working with trauma survivors, veterans, or even dogs.

Together, we dive into:

• How music shapes...

What happens when life throws you curveball after curveball—grief, heartbreak, depression, loss of identity—and somehow, you’re still here?

In this moving episode, I sit down with Christian singer-songwriter Jay Davids, whose life reads like a roadmap of trials, but whose voice carries the weight of healing. Jay opens up about the personal storms he’s weathered: losing his father as a teen, going through a painful divorce, surviving...

What happens when music becomes more than entertainment — when it turns into a tool for presence, healing, and human connection?

In this episode of Living on the B Side, I sit down with Joanne and Justin of Silvermouse, a genre-defying music duo weaving together psychedelic soundscapes, improvisation, and brainwave entrainment to create something truly unique. Their performances, often held in community gardens or tucked-away na...

What happens when one rooftop poem leads to a global peace movement?

In this episode of Living on the B Side, I’m joined by jazz pianist and activist Rick DellaRatta to explore the powerful story behind Jazz for Peace—a musical initiative sparked by the events of 9/11.

We talk about:

• Using music mindfully to process pain and inspire purpose

• The journey from grief to global action

• Why helping those who help others can change every...

Discover how music transforms the lives of seniors in this inspiring episode with Sarah Martin McConnell, founder of Music for Seniors. We explore the powerful connection between music and wellbeing, and how Sarah’s non-profit brings live music experiences to older adults across the U.S.

🎵 From her journey as a singer-songwriter to her TEDx talk and her upcoming album Love Songs to the Universe, Sarah shares stories that highlight ...

100 episodes. Five years. Countless conversations about the power of music. During this personal and honest milestone episode, I reflect on my journey with Living on the B Side—the moments that moved me (to tears even!), the struggles I faced, and the lessons I have learned along the way.

I open up about the journey between passion and promotion, why turning this podcast into a business hasn’t felt right and hasn’t taken off so far,...

Have you heard of Violeta Parra? If not, then in this episode, you will discover that she was more than a musician—she was a poet, activist, and artistic force whose songs have shaped movements, comforted souls around the world, and stood the test of time.

In this interview, I sit down with Ericka Verba, musician, historian, and author of Gracias a la Vida: The Biography of Violeta Parra, to explore Parra’s incredible life. We cover...

Have you ever asked yourself what music, colours, vibration and frequencies have in common to affect your energy, emotions and overall wellbeing?

I have invited Peta-Ann, founder of Elegant Rebel and breast cancer thriver, back on my podcast to share more about this interesting topic; we explore the amazing connection between sound, colour and vibrational medicine.

We chat about how our bodies are impacted on an energetic level by m...

There are times when life and podcasting asks us to take a step back, reassess, and then make the necessary changes that align with our energy and priorities. In this solo episode, I share all about the experiment that I have been running – releasing weekly episodes – and the lessons I have learned about passion, sustainability, my energy management and most of all honouring my own pace.

Inspired by Bon Jovi’s Keep the Faith, I ...

What do you think happens when a rock’n’roll lifestyle collides with a life-changing moment of faith?

Howard Gripp, a Wisconsin -based musician, shares his own powerful story of transformation – what began with him playing in bars and dealing with many personal struggles to creating Christian rock music with a purpose, it is a journey that had many ups and downs.

Howard openly talks about the highs and lows of his musical jou...

During this solo episode on the B Side, I explore the rhythm of my own life and heart thanks to the inspiration of Don Johnson’s song ‘’Heartbeat”.

I am taking you on a journey into my own story, the one where I am looking to rediscover my own heartbeat, how to embrace who I am right now and how to use this rhythm to move on and flow with the ups and downs of life.

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In this episode, I say ‘’ hei og velkommen’’ to singer-songwriter Oda Rose, a Eurovision Song Contest finalist and participant in the Norwegian Idol, who transformed from shy and anxious as a nurse to a musician with a thriving career.

During our conversation, Oda shares about her struggles with health anxiety and how embracing her passion for music has helped reconnect with joy and authenticity. We also touch on the story behind ...

Discover the captivating story of Canadian pianist and composer Martin Mayer as he opens up about the human side of being an artist. In this intimate conversation, I welcome Mayer to my podcast, delving into the realities behind the glamour of the music industry.

From the anxiety of performing to the mental health struggles artists face, Mayer candidly discusses the unseen aspects of life as a professional musician.

You will be in...

In this episode, I’m joined by the talented singer-songwriter Melissa James as we explore how music and nature can unlock your creative voice and spark personal transformation. Melissa shares her inspiring journey of overcoming self-doubt and societal expectations to fully embrace her passion for music.

We delve into her struggles with finding her voice—both literally and figuratively—and the pivotal role that connecting with the n...

As the year comes to a close, I'm inviting you to join me on a reflective journey through 2024 - but with a musical twist. In this special solo episode, I'll be sharing a 4-song challenge that invites you to look back on the past year and set intentions for the year ahead.

From the hopes and dreams that kicked off 2024, to the realities and challenges I faced, I'll be using special selected songs to unpack my personal experiences. ...

In this episode, I want to dive into why we sometimes need to be our own heroes and how music plays a huge role in that journey.

Welcome to episode 90—can you believe we’ve made it this far? I’m so grateful you’re here with me today!

I’ll be reflecting on Mariah Carey’s powerful song "Hero," which perfectly captures the essence of finding strength within us. If you’ve been following my journey, you know it’s been a roller...

In this episode of The Living on the B Side podcast, musician Kristie Jaques shares her inspiring story of living with chronic lung illness while pursuing her passion for songwriting and performing.

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She opens up to host Birgit Livesey about rediscovering her love of music during the COVID-19 pandemic and navigating the daily challenges of p...

On this episode of The Living on the B Side podcast, I interview Willow, an immersive sound experience producer and dedicated sound healing practitioner. Willow shares her profound 10-year journey of self-discovery that led her to this work.

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She recounts a traumatic near-death experience at age 22 that sparked a major life change. She real...

This time on the podcast, I sit down for a conversation with Australian comedian Matt Young about the connection between his passions for music and comedy.

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We chat about Matt's formative teenage years attending underground live shows in small venues across Tasmania, and how those experiences shaped his creative development and inspired ...