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Music Saved Me Podcast

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Music Saved Me is the podcast where inspiring music icons, emerging artists, and healing voices explore music as therapy — hosted by Lynn Hoffman.

Every episode dives deep with musicians personally transformed by the power of sound, tracing each artist's journey — a band's journey through breakup and reinvention, an indie music story of hard-won discovery, or the moment music became a healing too... more

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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 episo... more

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.... more

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, ... more

[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 co... more

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Scott Holliday
Guitarist for Rival Sons and solo artist
Rival Sons, Sacred Tongue Recordings / 30 Tigers
Episode: Scott Holiday- How Music Became His Healing Tool Through Emotional Struggles and Creative Growth
Raine Maida
Voice behind Our Lady Peace, solo artist and songwriter
Our Lady Peace
Episode: Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace): Turning Pain Into Anthems [Encore]”
Mike Shimshack
Multi-platinum songwriter and producer; co-founder of Nine Arc Labs
Nine Arc Labs
Episode: How Music Became A Healing Tool: Mike Shimshack and his Inspiring Journey Through Illness and Sound Therapy
Ben Kweller
Musician and artist behind Cover the Mirrors (tribute to his late son Dorian)
Musician
Episode: Healing Through Music: Ben Kweller Shares His Emotional Journey and Songwriting Stories After Loss
John Beltzer
Founder of Songs of Love Foundation, creator of personalized songs for ill children and seniors
Songs of Love Foundation
Episode: John Beltzer's Journey: How Music Became a Healing Tool for Children Facing Illness-Encore Episode
Brad Wolfe
Founder and managing director of Reimagine; musician under the name Brad Wolfe and the Moon
Reimagine; Brad Wolfe and the Moon
Episode: Navigating Life's Hardest Moments: Brad Wolfe on Grief, Music, and the Power of Open Conversations
Travis Bolt
East Texas singer-songwriter behind Burning Bridges
Episode: How Travis Bolt Transformed His Life Through Music: A Journey of Healing and Resilience-Encore Episode
Dr. Ron Hirschberg
Pioneering figure in veteran mental health and traumatic brain injury recovery; brain health and trauma consultant for Homebase
Homebase (Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital program)
Episode: Encore Episode: Healing Through Music Therapy: Dr. Ron Hirshberg on Veterans' Journey to Emotional Recovery and Resilience"
DJ Hesta Prynn
Musician, speaker, keynote artist focused on neuroscience and sound
Independent artist / speaker
Episode: The Musical Medicine Cabinet: DJ Hesta Prynn on Healing Through Song on Music Saved Me

Host

Lynn Hoffman
Host of Music Saved Me; warm, curiosity-driven interviewer focusing on healing through music and personal journeys

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 121 ratings
  • Healing Power of Music

    Lynn Hoffman is a gifted podcast host who interviews a range of artists and individuals who discuss the healing power of music. Guests inspire listeners with how music and creating music can support mental health and wellbeing as well as shining the spotlight on nonprofits doing good work. It’s a much needed podcast to help us meet the moments of these challenging times!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Runnergirl1953
    United States5 months ago
  • What a delight

    As a longtime fan of Daniela Cotton, it was a thrill to learn so much about her back story. Look forward to listening to additional episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sarah G from SJ
    United States2 years ago
  • Music's Healing Power

    Podcast explores how music helps in emotional struggles and healing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sanders Jud
    United States2 years ago
  • A Sanctuary for Music Lovers

    If you’ve ever felt the healing power of music, Music Saved Me Podcast will resonate with you on a deep level. Lynn Hoffman’s conversations with musicians reveal the profound ways in which music can heal and bring hope. It’s a touching reminder of the power of art to connect and heal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tara@@
    United States2 years ago
  • Inspiring and Deeply Moving

    This podcast is truly inspiring. Music Saved Me Podcast delves into the personal stories of musicians who have been deeply impacted by music, and it’s both moving and uplifting. Lynn Hoffman does an incredible job of connecting the dots between music and emotional healing, making each episode a powerful experience.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eliz Stroud
    United States2 years ago

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Guests note the show handles sensitive topics with care and authenticity.
Audience responds well to stories that connect music to healing and social impact.
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How Music Saved Romeo Vaughn: A Heartfelt Interview on Emotional Healing and Uplifting Indie Music Stories-Encore Episode
Q: If anyone's out there struggling right now, what one message would you share and which song should they hear?
Not only Big Dreams from a Small Town, but also Over; Over speaks to overcoming a breakup and personal battles, and I want listeners to know they are loved and not defined by their mistakes, with faith and self-forgiveness guiding them forward.
How Music Saved Romeo Vaughn: A Heartfelt Interview on Emotional Healing and Uplifting Indie Music Stories-Encore Episode
Q: Do you think music is one of the reasons you've been able to cope with industry pressures and self-doubt?
Music has been everything; it's a coping mechanism that helps me process sadness and fear, and it provides a practical outlet to express what I'm feeling without hurting others, acting as therapy and a way to connect with people who might be going through the same struggles.
Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace): Turning Pain Into Anthems [Encore]”
Q: What has the experience been like collaborating with your wife, and how did the documentary influence your relationship and approach to art?
Maida highlights the collaborative process, the documentary's focus on the couple's struggles, and how creating together on an island led to a raw, authentic narrative that strengthened their partnership and artistic output.
Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace): Turning Pain Into Anthems [Encore]”
Q: Has there ever been a song you wrote that felt too personal to release, and how do you decide what gets released?
He discusses songs like I Can Change and 4AM, describing how intimate material can become a catalyst for audience connection when presented with care, and emphasizes the importance of arc and authenticity over shock value.
Raine Maida (Our Lady Peace): Turning Pain Into Anthems [Encore]”
Q: Before Our Lady Peace took off, what were you going through personally that made music feel like a lifeline rather than just a passion?
Maida explains that family turmoil, being sent away to school after his parents' divorce, and a turning to iconic artists fed his belief that music could direct his emotions and eventually become a viable path, essentially saving him from despair.

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A heartfelt interview-focused show exploring music as therapy and healing. Guests range from celebrated instrumentalists to indie artists and recovery-focused advocates, sharing personal journeys—grief, trauma, resilience, and the transforming power of music in everyday life. Episodes often weave technical craft with intimate storytelling, highlighting how music can support mental health, community, and social causes, including nonprofit work and collaborations with researchers or technology that expand access to healing through sound. A standout pattern is the emphasis on authenticity, vulnerability, and the ways music connects personal growth to broader societal impact. Listeners can expect warm, thoughtful conversations that translate ar... more

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Recent guests on Music Saved Me Podcast include:

1. Scott Holliday
2. Raine Maida
3. Mike Shimshack
4. Ben Kweller
5. John Beltzer
6. Brad Wolfe
7. Travis Bolt
8. Dr. Ron Hirschberg

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