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{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 32
All of the guests I've interviewed on my podcast thus far have been music therapists, but I didn't think twice about making an exception for this particular episode. If you're a music therapist, especially one who works with kids, then you know Janet Stephens -- or at...
The Longest Shortest Time
You know that feeling you get when you look in your closet and are overwhelmed with so many choices that you just can't make a decision, and end up in yoga pants and a t-shirt? (I used to know this feeling, back when I wasn't dealing with a postpartum body and the...
Apples & Bananas
It's no secret that most of the songs I use in music therapy sessions, groups and classes are originals that I've written myself. I'm a firm believer in tailoring materials to my individual clients and groups of students, which is much more easily done when I'm...
{Mama Moment} One More Week
The longest shortest time, indeed. When I think back to the end of May when Mia was born, it seems like just yesterday; this summer flew by in the blink of an eye. But some days felt absolutely interminable, especially at the beginning when I was just getting the hang...
Before and After
When Katey and I first stepped into 1234 Centre West Drive, we knew we had found just what we were looking for. Yes, we were surrounded by a sea of purple, but we saw past the cosmetic misfortune because the bones of the building were good. Actually, they were great....
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 31
I had a hard enough time returning to work after my maternity leave to work with children in my private practice, so I can only imagine just how difficult it was for Lauren Servos to not only return to work, but spend her days treating CRITICALLY ILL infants the same...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 30
There are very few music therapists who DON'T know JoAnn Jordan. She's one of those people who goes out of her way to hello at conference, celebrates your good news on Facebook, and retweets you on Twitter. I always love talking with JoAnn because not only is she an...
Five Little Ducklings
Earlier this week as I organized all of my singable stories on the bookshelves of our brand new studio, I took note of my favorites and those that have been most effective in classes and music therapy sessions. Five Little Ducklings ranks in the top 10, although if...
{Guitars & Granola Bars} Episode 29
I've heard some pretty fascinating stories on this podcast, but Alana's might just take the cake. I'm sure you'll be just as riveted as I was when you hear all that Alana has been through -- including the devastating Hurricane Katrina in 2005 -- and overcome to get to...