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Music for The Soul Podcast

Becky Nordquist & Steve Siler

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Welcome to The Music for the Soul Podcast, where we talk honestly about difficult things, sharing the stories of guests from around the globe about the incredible hope and healing music provides. Inspired by human experience and the compassion of Christ, our episodes aim to bring light into the dark places.
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We’re all on the search for happiness but what factors actually have a role in it? Each week we will discuss topics such as empowerment, eating disorders, mental health, body image, intuitive eating, wellness, confidence, and much more. No matter where you are in your journey to find happiness if you want to learn how to live your best life then this podcast will guide you along the way. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victoriaevans/support
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What is the secret formula for building a high performing team? This week’s special guest is Steve Spott, the Assistant Coach of the Dallas Stars. During his three years in Dallas, Steve has guided the club to back-to-back Western Conference final appearances over the past two seasons. Today, we’re diving into lessons from the coaches corner to tal…
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Directing choirs is one of the most important pieces to delivering the emotion and depth of a song. That is why we are blessed to welcome Choral Director and Musician Chris Smith to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Chris shares his experience of directing choirs, starting in 1990 with a local church in Nashville at the request of one…
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In this episode of Wellbeing Science Labs, host Lu Ngo dives into the world of digital media literacy with psychologist and media expert Leah Selakovic, M.A. As we navigate the vast and often overwhelming digital landscape, the importance of critical thinking has never been more crucial. Leah Selakovic, M.A is a psychologist holding a Master’s Degr…
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We are incredibly blessed to welcome a living legend to the Music for the Soul Podcast today: Grammy Award-winning singer Larnelle Harris. Join us as Larnelle shares stories from his remarkable career and reveals how his passion for singing began. He talks about starting out as a percussionist before transitioning to being a singer. However, just a…
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Let's talk about the global growth of Hockey. Hassan Saeed is the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for CSKA Moscow in the KHL, Russia's top professional hockey league. With over 12 years of experience working in the Russian hockey system, Hassan provides a unique perspective on the cultural differences, training methodologies, and coaching phil…
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In this episode of Currents, special guest Grace Rajay, who heads up the global strategy committee at Big Ocean Women, discusses her experiences attending the UN hosted Nairobi Civil Society Conference and the upcoming Summit of the Future. The conversation delves into the true happenings at the UN, the relevance of grassroots perspectives, and the…
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In this episode of Wellbeing Science Labs, we embark on a journey of self-discovery and introspection with our host, Lu Ngo, as we delve into the transformative power of self-awareness. Join us for an engaging conversation that promises to equip you with the tools to better understand yourself and enhance your wellbeing. Courtney E. Ackerman, MA is…
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This week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast is one that is very near to all of us at Music for the Soul. Founder Steve Siler shares his story about the creation of the song Whole in the Sight of God and the new music video to accompany it. Steve talks about going to get a routine ultrasound on his wife in 1994 and being told by the nurse …
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What are some of the biggest lessons we learn while in pursuit of high performance excellence? Today’s special guest is a good friend of mine, Andrew Hauser, who has worked in a variety of roles in the past 14 years as an Athletic Trainer and Strength & Conditioning Coach, before switching to the private setting with Continuum Performance. In this …
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In this episode of Wellbeing Science Labs, we dive deep into a topic often whispered about but seldom discussed openly: the importance of sexual pleasure. Join our host Lu Ngo as we explore the profound effects of sexual pleasure on overall wellbeing. Dr. Simone Buzwell is a seasoned academic psychologist with nearly 30 years of expertise in health…
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Marketing is such an important aspect to businesses and non-profits alike. So what goes into managing a firm's brand image and creating engaging marketing that accurately reflects their message? We are blessed to have someone who has worked with Music for the Soul's social media and marketing for a few years, Kelsey Vredeveld. Kelsey shares her sto…
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If you want to develop your players to the high performance level, we’ve got your guy. Today’s guest is the Development Coach for the Columbus Blue Jackets, Tommy Cross. Tommy played 12 seasons of professional hockey before retiring following the ‘22-’23 season, and now works with drafted prospects through the transition from college to pro. We’ll …
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Welcome to another episode of Wellbeing Science Labs, where host Lu Ngo takes you on a journey into the heart of human connections. In today's episode, we unravel the secrets to fostering positive interpersonal relationships with the insightful June Tang, MA. June Tang is a seasoned counseling psychologist with over a decade of experience in hospit…
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Finding your giftings in life can often take unexpected turns in where you end up and what the Lord calls you to do. We are very blessed to welcome legendary violinist and long time musican with Music for the Soul projects, David Davidson, to this week's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. David shares with us his story of studying and playi…
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Exposing Social Engineering in Media and Protecting Family Values In this episode of the Currents Podcast by Big Ocean Women, Carol delves into a conversation with Andrew Young about the troubling admissions from major animation studios like Disney that their storytelling has been tarnished by social engineering and political agendas. They discuss …
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How do you become a teacher that ensures the future success of your players? Today, class is in session with Ben Eaves, the strength & conditioning coach for the Cleveland Monsters. Ben is here to share experiences from his background as both an elite player and development coach for high performing athletes. Our conversation will focus on his posi…
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Welcome to another enlightening episode of Wellbeing Science Labs, hosted by Lu Ngo. Today, we're diving into the delectable world of mindful eating with the incredible Zoe Nicholson. If you've ever wondered how to truly savor every bite and transform your relationship with food, this episode is for you! Zoe Nicholson, an accredited practicing diet…
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Sexual Trauma is a topic that we have covered many times here on the Music for the Soul Podcast. The impact of sexual abuse and the subsequent trauma is an event that truly reshapes the brain of the person who has to endure the horrible actions of another person. However, we always want to remind survivors out there that there is hope and healing f…
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While a full-time job is sure to provide financial stability and security, true satisfaction comes from aligning your career with your core values, passions, and purpose. So, in this week’s episode of Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, host Lu Ngo sits down with psychologist and career coach Ananda Zhafira, M.Psi., Psikolog to lear…
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What is the secret to assessing, training, and integrating technology with performance? Here to dive into the deep physiology of ice hockey is Brian Kozak, a respiratory & performance coach. Brian has dedicated decades to experimenting with cutting edge technology in pursuit of real time insights into each system’s limiters, compensators, and their…
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We have spoken a lot about loss on the Music for the Soul Podcast and how it affects all of us on a deep level physically, mentally and spiritually. But how should we walk through continual losses? When it seems loss begets loss and we struggle to find any mountain tops in the valleys of grief? Well we are so blessed to welcome Lee Spotts to share …
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Ever wondered how to navigate the digital world with grace and respect? In this captivating episode of the Wellbeing Science Labs, host Lu Ngo dives deep into the realm of NETIQUETTE—etiquette for the online age. Join us as we explore the fascinating intersection of social connections and digital communication with the insightful Dr. Mary Kempnich.…
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If you’ve ever wondered how to approach coaching from an applied sports science POV, then you’re in the right place. Joining me on the podcast today is Dr. Josh Secomb, lecturer in Exercise & Sports Science at the University of Newcastle, and strength & conditioning coach for Ice Hockey Australia National Men’s team! We’ll be deep diving into the w…
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We all strive in life to find comfort in a job and settle into a routine with it. However, what should we do if we feel the Lord calling to us that our season is changing? How can we find comfort in moments of our lives that feel downright uncomfortable? We are so blessed to welcome Grammy-Nominated Singer and Songwriter Denise Carite to this episo…
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Ever wondered how to truly embrace yourself and let go of past mistakes? Get ready for an eye-opening conversation with the incredible Alli Spotts-De Lazzer! Join us as we dive deep into the transformative journey of self-acceptance with this remarkable therapist and author. In this episode, we're uncovering the keys to living authentically and fin…
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This week Virginia Spotts returns to the podcast to talk about her acting and creative career, and her experiences of trauma. We talk about the various roles and different types of characters she's played, and how these have helped her process trauma and grief. She also shares the challenges of playing certain types of characters & how she tries to…
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How far has strength & conditioning gone in the past 20 years? Here with me today is Sean Skahan, owner of Skahan Sport Conditioning with 20+ years of high performance under his belt! We’ll speak about Sean’s 2 decades worth of experience within the NHL and the strength & conditioning landscape as a whole. Sean reflects on his journey, going from a…
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Jenna DeWitt returns to the podcast this week to discuss Taylor Swift's latest album, the "Tortured Poets Department". We explore several of the tracks and how they relate to the deconstruction journey, living as an LGBTQI person and the experiences of grief and trauma. We look at them in the context of our own journeys and Taylor's own story, and …
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We've spoken before about the difficulties caregiving can present to those caring for a parent or child and the strain it can put on the relationships in a family. Sometimes it can feel like the weight of the world is on your shoulders. So what can we do to find the beautiful in the ashes and pain of caring for a loved one? We are so blessed to wel…
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The Importance of Fathers: A Conversation with Tim Rarick In this episode of Currents, hosts Dana and Shannon engage in a thought-provoking discussion with Tim Rarick,a professor at BYU Idaho specializing in marriage, family, and human development. The conversation centers around the critical role of fathers in both parenting and society. Tim discu…
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On today’s episode of Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science, we're delving deep into the captivating realm of discovering life's purpose with our esteemed guest, Terri Trespicio. Get ready to unravel the secrets to meaningful living as we embark on this enlightening journey together. Terri Trespicio, a celebrated writer, speaker, and the author of "Unf…
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: The impact of A Coach’s Guide to Strength Development on coaches. Expert advice for young practitioners and coaches. The deeper fundamentals behind strength & conditioning. How to build a coaching culture for long term growth. Resources + Links: Follow Stu on Instagram | @fingermash Follow Jordan on Instagram | @jor…
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Dana and Shannon meet with Celeste Mergens, founder of Days for Girls and author of the book, The Power of Days to discuss how we are empowered by our feminine nature and honoring our procreative power. “Today, Days for Girls has reached 145 countries. . . including the USA. And in fact, I guarantee right where everyone listening to this is, it's h…
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This week I welcome back my friend, poet and author Marla Taviano, to talk about her latest collection of poems, "Whole". "Whole" is the third in a series of 3 compliations of poetry exploring Marla's own deconstruction journey, and all the grief, doubt conflict, challenges and healing of this journey. We talk about the creative process both behind…
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We've spoken a lot about abuse on this show and the lasting, traumatic impact it has on victims lives. So what does God say about abuse? What verses can we turn to when someone we know suffers from an abusive situation? We are so blessed to welcome Dale and Faith Ingraham from Speaking Truth In Love to this week's episode of the Music for the Soul …
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Are you feeling lost or uncertain about your path in life? Do you crave a deeper sense of fulfillment and meaning amidst the hustle and bustle of modern-day living? In a world filled with endless distractions and competing demands, it's easy to feel disconnected from our true selves and the things that truly matter. Unlock the secrets to living a f…
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Today, my friend, qualified IFS practitioner Becky Castle Miller, joins me to discuss and explore Internal Family Systems therapy, how it works, and how it can benefit us. Becky and I both shares our own experiences with this kind of therapy and we also discuss internal managers, exiles and firefighters. We explore who they are, why they exist and …
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What does it take to build a sports performance department out of bare-bones? Our guest this week is Coach Doug Davidson. Doug is the Associate Director of Sports Performance and Strength & Conditioning Coach of the Vegas Golden Knights, being with the organization since the team’s inaugural season in 2017-2018. We will explore the foundational wor…
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Getting good at any skill is something that takes practice. So, how can we learn to stay committed to our passions and refine them to the best of our abilities? Well, we are extremely blessed to welcome legendary musician, producer and composer, Jason Webb to this episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast. Jason speaks about his work in music start…
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Andrew Young has worked for XBox, DreamWorks, and other kids entertainment companies. He has seen firsthand how deliberate decisions to insert specific scenes and vocabulary take place. He talks about his experiences with what he found out about social engineering when he worked as an animator at DreamWorks, the effects we see in our society, and w…
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Welcome to Doing Well: The Wellbeing Science Insights Podcast, and in today’s episode we delve deep into the realms of social intelligence and its profound influence on our lives with your host, Lu Ngo. Joining us to better understand how we can leverage social intelligence to bridge cultural gaps and promote effective communication is the brillian…
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My friend Trace Bell returns to the podcast this week to have a discussion about the mysterious power of music. Together we explore how music can tap in to both our consciousness, our subsoncious and our bodies and help us somehow connect with the wider energy of the universe. We explore the mystery of how it unlocks emotions, energy and even desir…
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: Differences between North America and the KHL in terms of culture, game play, structure, performance, and schedule. The current strength & conditioning scene in Europe compared to North America. Advice for young strength coaches considering going abroad. The importance of communication, consistency, and simplicity a…
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On today's episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast, we are blessed to welcome Dove Award winning songwriter Belinda Smith as our guest. Belinda shares her journey into becoming a songwriter starting during her childhood in the church services led by her grandfather in West Virginia. She explains how in songwriting it is important to find ways pas…
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Community connectedness refers to our sense of belonging and connection to the people around us, whether it's within a group of friends, a hobby club, a sports team, our neighbors, or an online community. So, how does community connectedness impact our well-being? In this episode of Doing Well, host Lu Ngo engages in a profound discussion with Roby…
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: Textbook skating mechanics and skating efficiency. The difference between coaching young athletes versus elite level professionals. Biomechanics and anatomical landmarks for idealized, efficient skating. The most common equipment and modifications. Resources + Links: Follow Luke on Instagram | @chilcottskating Check…
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Today I talk to creators and filmmakers Ien Chi and Jon Bregel about Jon's recent documentary, the short film "I Do" which tells the grief story of a married man, from diagnosis, through loss, to grieve and finding life after death. Ien and Jon share their own experiences with creating and producing the movie, and how this exploration of grief in a…
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On this special episode of the Music for the Soul Podcast, we are taking time to talk about the life and impact of a dear friend to Music for the Soul, James Eric Myers. Eric tragically lost his life in a motorcycle accident at just 49 years old. So today, we are going to speak about how extraordinary Eric was in transforming the lives of others. E…
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You know how sometimes you're trying to learn something new or deal with your emotions better? Well, this idea of neuroscience dives deep into how your brain handles all that stuff. It's like peeking into the inner workings of your mind to see what's really going on. On today’s episode, Lu speaks with Director of Wellbeing Innovation at Thrive Abil…
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In This Episode, You Will Learn: An in-depth exploration of the five phases of the return to sport clearance continuum. How to become a Swiss Army knife in the professional sports world. The current state of comprehensive athlete care + return to play. Resources + Links: Check out Anthony’s Masterclass - The High Performance Hockey Masterclass Foll…
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