A Life in Six Songs is a music-interview podcast focused on those particular songs that have a strong connection in each of our lives. These don’t have to be your favorite songs or anything, but rather those times music was seared into your memory attached with what you were going through at the time. So many of the discussions around music are about who the better band is or why a certain genre is not as good as another. Those discussions miss what is so fundamental about our interaction wi ...
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Bonus Ep. - Melodies of Resilience: A Soldier's Path to Healing Through Psychedelics
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A trigger warning for those listening to this latest episode. Please note that this episode contains content surrounding trauma, self-harm, and PTSD. Please exercise self-care as you need. Normally, as the title of the podcast dictates, it's a LIFE in six songs, but this episode is a little different. This one will be highlighting a specific experi…
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Ep. 10 - Becoming Your Favorite Self: Finding Your Voice in Philosophy and Punk Rock
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Fulden İbrahimhakkıoğlu, a passionate academic and punk musician, is our final guest on this first album of the show! Fulden, an associate professor of philosophy and gender and women's studies at Middle East Technical University in Ankara, Turkey, traces her musical voyage from Britney Spears' "Baby One More Time" and connecting with Courtney Love…
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Ep. 9 - From 'Under the Sea' to Riding the Wave: A ParrotHead with 'Boats to Build'
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This week, we explore the ebbs and flows of life with our guest, Ben Roorda, a husband, father, engineer, entrepreneur, and saltwater addict. How being brought up in a conservative evangelical home limited his exposure to music outside the church. How watching 'Under the Sea' from The Little Mermaid ignited his saltwater addiction and the realizati…
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Ep. 8 - From ‘Thunder Jeep’ to Turning the Page: A Story of Determination, Overcoming, and Optimism
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In this episode, we have an amazing conversation with Don Michael Barbour, a retired US Army JAG and founder of the Veterans Legal Foundation. Don Michael candidly and honestly reflects upon growing up in a traumatic environment and his determination to graduate high school early at 17 to join the Army as his way out. AC/DC, 2Pac, Snoop Dogg, and E…
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Ep. 7 - Notes of Hope: Change, Trauma, and the Family Bonds of Music
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Join us on this musical journey with our guest, Sarah Mahmood, where we go from her first encounter with System of a Down's 'Chop Suey!' at age 7 to the “dance it out” release of 'La Mama de La Mama' during her demanding pharmacy residency. Sarah's story includes a move to Pakistan at nine and the traumatizing incident of bombs going off near her s…
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Ep. 6 - From Law School Struggles to Film Making Triumphs: A Musical Journey of Self-Discovery
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June Johnson, our guest for today's episode, provides a fascinating exploration of her life's journey through six memorable songs. These are not just melodies to her; they serve as a soundtrack to her life. June reveals her transformation from a law student and attorney to a writer and filmmaker. Music played a pivotal role in this transition and h…
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Ep. 5 - Heavy Melodies, Heavier Messages: From Childhood Connections to Mental Health Advocacy
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Our guest, Dr. Tyler Calabrese, shares how his profound connection with music has been a transformative force in his life - his altar of hope, solace, and energy. Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' reminds him of his Mom, and the uplifting messages of positive hardcore in H2O’s ‘Found the Truth Within’ helps him during challenging life…
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Ep. 4 - Marching Bands and Whitney Houston: Stories of Laughter and Loss
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In this episode, our very first guest, Andrea, shares her six song story of the process of coming out, the pain of losing loved ones, and the life-saving role of marching band, with some tackle football thrown in! From Whitney Houston, Yolanda Adams, and Brandy to Alanis Morissette, Trick Daddy, and even Yanni (you’ll have to watch!), Andrea shares…
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Ep. 3 - From Hearing Metal in Pakistan to Studying Law in the States: Music as a Trusted Co-Pilot
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In this episode, we share co-host Raza’s six song story, thus finishing out these episodes introducing you to our hosts. We wouldn’t ask our guests to do anything we wouldn’t do ourselves. Check out Raza’s stories of growing up in Pakistan, his audiophile Dad and family members exposing him to a diverse set list of artists and genres. Learn about h…
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Ep. 2 - From Salsa to Alternative: The Joy and Tears of a Diverse Life Through Music
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Ever learn about someone’s life story through their personal soundtrack? Sounds pretty cool right? In this episode we get to know one of our three hosts, Carolina, as she walks you through the joyous and painful moments of her life through a diverse score of songs. From disco and hip hop to salsa and alternative music, it’s quite the ride. Learn ho…
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Ep. 1 - A Podcast and Second Chance: A Veteran's Journey Through Music and PTSD
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Here it is! The very first episode of A Life in Six Songs! Join us as we get to know one of our hosts, David, and his motivations for starting the podcast, as well as his life in six songs. David shares his heartwarming and, at times, heartbreaking journey, from his early musical encounters to his stint in the Army, his battle with PTSD, and his gr…
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