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Music Saved Me Podcast

Music Saved Me Podcast

iHeartPodcasts 416 episodes Nov 11, 2026

Music Saved Me is a podcast where inspiring music icons, emerging artists, and healing voices explore music as therapy, hosted by Lynn Hoffman. Each episode dives deep with musicians personally transformed by the power of sound, from the stories behind new music to the viral music success journeys that shaped careers. The show examines how music can be a powerful healing device for the global mental health crisis, connecting art to emotional healing and spotlighting nonprofits doing meaningful work. Produced by Buzz Knight Media Productions.

Episodes

Craig Morgan: A Soldier, a Song, and a Story He'll Never Forget (Veterans Day Encore)
Craig Morgan: A Soldier, a Song, and a Story He'll Never Forget (Veterans Day Encore) Nov 11, 2026 18:36 This Veterans Day, we're revisiting one of our most moving conversations. Lynn Hoffman sits down with country star and Army veteran Craig Morgan: 2.5 billion streams, more than 25 Billboard-charting songs, over 250 Grand Ole Opry appearances, and 17 years of service in the U.S. Army and Army Reserve. He has since re-enlisted in the Reserve. Craig offers a surprising take for Music Saved Me. Music
Radhika Das on Kirtan, Heartbreak, and the Healing Power of Music (Encore)
Radhika Das on Kirtan, Heartbreak, and the Healing Power of Music (Encore) Nov 4, 2026 33:20 Some conversations deserve a second listen. In this encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast, host Lynn Hoffman revisits her talk with Radhika Das, a Kirtan artist and bhakti yoga teacher whose path to healing began with a painful breakup in the mountains of Spain. That loss led him to Kirtan, the ancient practice of devotional call-and-response chanting, and to a new understanding of what mus
From Guitarist to Medical Musician: Andrew Schulman's Inspiring Journey of Healing Through Music's Power
From Guitarist to Medical Musician: Andrew Schulman's Inspiring Journey of Healing Through Music's Power Oct 28, 2026 50:37 What if the key to your survival lay in the power of music? Join host Lynn Hoffman on this enlightening episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as she sits down with Andrew Schulman, a remarkable guitarist whose life took an unexpected turn after a near-fatal medical crisis. In 2009, Andrew faced what was initially diagnosed as pancreatic cancer, leading him into a harrowing battle for life that inc
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw on Saving Radio for Artists, Communities, and Listeners
Connoisseur Media CEO Jeff Warshaw on Saving Radio for Artists, Communities, and Listeners Oct 21, 2026 29:22 Jeff Warshaw, Radio Ink's Executive of the Year and CEO of Connoisseur Media is on a mission.  After his fireside chat with Fred Jacobs at Morning Show Boot Camp, Lynn Hoffman had to talk to him. Jeff shares how, as a Wharton student, he built an AM radio station in Portage, Indiana from a construction permit. Along the way he dealt with a union that cut down his tower, a stolen tower section
Kelsie Watts: Healing Through Music, Loss, and the Power of Connection in Our Lives-Encore Episode
Kelsie Watts: Healing Through Music, Loss, and the Power of Connection in Our Lives-Encore Episode Oct 14, 2026 46:36   Have you ever wondered how music can transform pain into healing? Join host Lynn Hoffman on this heartfelt journey in the latest episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as she sits down with the incredibly talented Kelsie Watts, a singer-songwriter and Broadway performer whose powerful vocals resonate with authenticity and emotion. Kelsie opens up about her personal story, revealing how music
Cami Clune: How Music Became My Healing Tool Through Heartbreak and New Love Stories
Cami Clune: How Music Became My Healing Tool Through Heartbreak and New Love Stories Oct 7, 2026 29:43   What if the very thing that brings you joy also becomes your greatest source of healing? Join us on this heartfelt journey in the latest episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as host Lynn Hoffman welcomes the incredibly talented singer-songwriter Cami Clune. Known for her captivating performances on NBC's The Voice and as the anthem singer for the Buffalo Sabres, Cami shares her inspiring s
Luca Fogale on Music's Power: Healing, Generational Patterns, and the Journey of Self-Discovery in Life-Encore episode
Luca Fogale on Music's Power: Healing, Generational Patterns, and the Journey of Self-Discovery in Life-Encore episode Sep 30, 2026 26:26 What if the songs you love could help you heal and discover who you truly are? In this encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast, host Lynn Hoffman sits down with the immensely talented Juno-nominated singer-songwriter Luca Fogale from Vancouver, British Columbia. With over 180 million streams to his name, Fogale’s music resonates with listeners through its warm vocals and minimalist prod
Scott Holiday-  How Music Became His Healing Tool Through Emotional Struggles and Creative Growth
Scott Holiday- How Music Became His Healing Tool Through Emotional Struggles and Creative Growth Sep 23, 2026 38:39 Have you ever wondered how music can transform pain into beauty? Join host Lynn Hoffman on the Music Saved Me Podcast as she sits down with Scott Holiday , the talented guitarist of Rival Sons, to explore his debut solo album, "Topology. " This episode dives deep into Holliday's creative process, which began as a daily ritual of writing musical fragments without the pressure of completing a song.
Romeo Vaughn: A Heartfelt Interview on Emotional Healing and Uplifting Indie Music Stories-Encore Episode
Romeo Vaughn: A Heartfelt Interview on Emotional Healing and Uplifting Indie Music Stories-Encore Episode Sep 16, 2026 31:22 What if the very thing that saved your life was the music that flowed through your veins? Join host Lynn Hoffman in this powerful encore episode of the Music Saved Me Podcast as she dives deep into the transformative journey of musician Romeo Vaughn. From his humble beginnings in Santa Rosa, Texas, to making waves in the vibrant music scene of Nashville, Vaughn's story is a testament to the healin
Encore: Trey Lewis is Thomason — The Truth Behind the White Van
Encore: Trey Lewis is Thomason — The Truth Behind the White Van Sep 9, 2026 25:41  An encore presentation of one of our most powerful conversations. You know him as Trey Lewis — but on this episode, he’s stepping forward as Thomason, the name on his birth certificate and the name behind his rawest music yet. Nearly 20 years sober, Thomason opens up about addiction, recovery, grief, and the white van that carried him from a treatment center in Alabama to chasing
Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace): Turning Pain Into Anthems [Encore]”
Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace): Turning Pain Into Anthems [Encore]” Sep 2, 2026 31:40 [Encore] Raine Maida — the voice of Our Lady Peace — has spent three decades turning personal struggle into songs that have saved countless listeners. In this conversation with Lynn Hoffman, Raine traces his path from a life-changing Peter Gabriel concert to writing Naveed as a teenager processing his parents’ divorce, and opens up about the vulnerability behind Clumsy‘s &l
How Music Became A Healing Tool: Mike Shimshack and his  Inspiring Journey Through Illness and Sound Therapy
How Music Became A Healing Tool: Mike Shimshack and his Inspiring Journey Through Illness and Sound Therapy Aug 26, 2026 48:30 What if the very thing that brought you joy became a source of immense challenge? This week on the Music Saved Me Podcast, host Lynn Hoffman invites you into a deeply inspiring conversation with Mike Shimshack, a multi-platinum songwriter and producer whose journey through the music industry is as captivating as it is poignant. With over 25 million records sold worldwide, Mike's story is a testame

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