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A Breath of Song

Patricia Norton
Singing
Music
Wellness
Mental Health
Song
Community
Songwriting
Community Singing
A Breath Of Song
Healing
Music Therapy
Grief
Breathwork
Community Engagement
Healing Through Music
Resilience
Songs
Social Justice
Self-Care
Vocal Improvisation

Ella Fitzgerald said, ”The only thing better than singing is more singing!” Use song to find wellness in ourselves, each other, and our world. In each episode, Patricia introduces a song that she trusts to help her navigate life. These songs provide a great soundtrack to your day — whether it’s comfort, presence, delight, grief-tending, or simply easing the way. Periodic interviews with song creat... more

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Song: Mountain River

Music by: Kjersten Hallin

Notes: I absolutely adore the way this song embodies a river by having a low, slow undercurrent that lasts longer than the bubbling, swirling upper layer -- and the two layers sound different on top of... more

The Sunday after this episode is released, July 26th, 2026, at 4 p.m. Eastern time, there will be an online gathering of folk who use song to help navigate life -- and we'll sing through this Ribbon of Songs with live-looping! To learn more, click he... more

Song: Sing Your Roots

Music by: Eileen Hazel

Guest Singers: Becky Peterson, Karen Chickering, Molly Moerdyk

Notes: There's a slightly strange sound quality in this one, as something weird was going on with my mic when recording... maybe we were so... more

Song: What Have We Done

Music by: Kaitie Ty Warren

Notes: Kaitie and I talk about how we get to practice skills in singing that help us show up in full right size to help build the kind of culture we want to live in. This includes stories about coc... more

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Recent Guests

Kaitie Ty Warren
Musician, song leader, and founder/leader in Living Room Choir
Living Room Choir (Oakland/Bay Area)
Episode: 240. What Have We Done with guest Kaitie Ty Warren
Judi Vinar
Mentor and teacher; musician with background in guitar, singing, and jazz and sacred music circles
Independent musician and educator
Episode: 236. Road Trip: Earth and Sky with singer Judi Vinar
Annie Schlaefer
Song leader, brought the song 'We Belong To Each Other'
Episode: 235. Road Trip: Minneapolis with guests Sarina Partridge and Annie Schlaefer
Angela Gabriel
Song leader in Bloomington, Indiana
SongCircle/Community Singing in Central Indiana
Episode: 234. Road Trip, Indy: Patterns
Pam Blevins-Hinkle
Song leader in Bloomington/Indianapolis area
SongSquad Indianapolis; Singing Resistance Movement
Episode: 234. Road Trip, Indy: Patterns
Wendy Luella-Perkins
Song leader and Soulful Singing practitioner
Soulful Singing
Episode: 231. Road Trip: Kingston Three-fer
Steph Druin
Song leader and Soulful Singing practitioner
Soulful Singing
Episode: 231. Road Trip: Kingston Three-fer
Paul Barton
Song leader and guitarist
Soulful Singing
Episode: 231. Road Trip: Kingston Three-fer
Grace Oedel
Musician and collaborator, brought the song Great Turning
Unspecified musical collective / activist circles
Episode: 230. Great Turning with guest Grace Oedel

Host

Patricia
Host of A Breath of Song; guides conversations and leads singing demonstrations

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • Make Good Trouble author?

    In episode 121 you covered Make Good Trouble with Elizabeth Melvin as the author. I sing in her group and we sang that song and at the Kings this summer. in 214 you have a completely different author and the parts sound different than the original from episode 121. Can you please explain this?

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    4
    Freedom singer
    United States8 months ago
  • Wonderful

    I’ve been enjoying this podcast for the last year, and as a song Leader have found it to be an invaluable resource for discovering new material.

    Patricia has such a welcoming, inclusive, and precise approach, as well as weaving through a real honouring of the lineage of all of the material that she shares.

    I’m so grateful for the work being done to create this brilliant podcast, and the sense of passion and purpose behind it. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bexomonkey
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • These songs are little life boats

    Whether grief or joy or rage or love, there is a song in this podcast to help. I also love the songwriter conversations. Thank you for this generous podcast Patricia.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JeriHelen
    United States2 years ago
  • I was so hungry for this!

    Patricia is grounding us in a short and sweet podcast that leaves me feeling better, more embodied, more present, more alive, more in my heart than a lot of the other wordy stuff out there. And she’s lifting up some amazing creatives in the process!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ian Carrick
    United States3 years ago
  • Like a refreshing dip into a pool of song & breath

    There are gems to be found in each episode! The language, the invitation, the inspiration. Breathe it in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beebalmmusic
    United States3 years ago

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People appreciate how episodes blend healing, resilience, and community action through song
Listeners praise the host's welcoming presence and clear vocal coaching
Fans value the ad-free library and the mix of practical singing tips with heartfelt stories
Guests are often described as deeply authentic and inspiring

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

235. Road Trip: Minneapolis with guests Sarina Partridge and Annie Schlaefer
Q: What groundwork predated the visible action, and how did community networks enable this moment?
Decades of organizing against ICE, long-standing community singing ecosystems, and relationships between song leaders created trust and readiness to mobilize quickly in big groups with political education woven in.
235. Road Trip: Minneapolis with guests Sarina Partridge and Annie Schlaefer
Q: How has singing helped in protecting and resisting, especially in moments of crisis?
Singing shifts the mode from shouting to shared, loving action; it creates a somatic feeling of safety and a public display of solidarity that makes opposition recognize a human collective strength.
230. Great Turning with guest Grace Oedel
Q: What are the practices that Grace finds most helpful right now?
Grace emphasizes practical grounding, communal support, and the discipline of listening and breathing together, alongside recognizing that leadership can be shared and non-monetary labor matters as much as paid work.
225. Walk Me Home with guest Una McCann
Q: Una, can you tell us where you're calling from?
I'm calling from Belfast, Northern Ireland, sharing how this place and its history shape my music and approach to community singing.
220. Pray With Our Feet with guest Paul Vasile
Q: What does being a person of faith mean to you, particularly right now at this juncture?
It means being called to embody a sense of love and communal belonging, taking beliefs into action for the greater good.

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A collection of soothing, song-led conversations and sharings focused on wellness, resilience, and community through music. Episodes pair guided singing, breath work, and gentle coaching with occasional conversations with song creators and community leaders, exploring how songs can comfort, empower, and mobilize groups in times of stress. The show often centers on communal singing as a tool for healing, belonging, and social connection, with a calm, welcoming host who weaves practical vocal guidance into personal stories and broader social themes. Noteworthy are the recurring emphasis on self-care through singing, ad-free listener support, and a clear mission to foster inclusive, collaborative musical spaces that cross geographic and cultur... more

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2. Judi Vinar
3. Annie Schlaefer
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5. Pam Blevins-Hinkle
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