Music has always been my constant companion, shaping my daily life and guiding me through every memory, moment, and phase. Here at ‘Living on the B Side,’ I am passionate about exploring the deep connection between music and our emotional and mental wellbeing.
Whether itās a timeless track from the 80s, a hidden gem from the 90s, or a new discovery that resonates with your soul, I invite you to join me on this journey. Together, let’s uncover the songs that lift our spirits, inspire us, and bring joy to our lives.
I believe in the transformative power of music to heal, inspire, and connect us. Do you have a favorite song that has touched your heart or changed your life? I would love to hear from you! Letās create a community where our shared love for music brings us closer and helps us grow.
Come along and be part of this musical adventure, join the B Sider Community! Let’s celebrate the joy and positivity that music can bring to our everyday lives!
Much Music & Love
Birgit
I think music in itself is healing. It’s an explosive expression of humanity. It’s something we are all touched by. No matter what culture we’re from, everyone loves music.
Billy Joel
100 episodes. Five years. Countless conversations about the power of music. During this personal and honest milestone episode, I reflect on my journey with Living on the B Sideāthe moments that moved me (to tears even!), the struggles I faced, and the lessons I have learned along the way.
In this interview, I sit down with Ericka Verba, musician, historian, and author of Gracias a la Vida: The Biography of Violeta Parra, to explore Parraās incredible life. We cover it allāfrom her origins in Chile to her global influence, her artistic versatility to how her music gave voice to the marginalized, and the deep emotional truths in her lyrics.
Have you ever asked yourself what music, colours, vibration and frequencies have in common to affect your energy, emotions and overall wellbeing? I have invited Peta-Ann, founder of Elegant Rebel and breast cancer thriver, back on my podcast to share more about this interesting topic; we explore the amazing connection between sound, colour and vibrational medicine.
There are times when life and podcasting asks us to take a step back, reassess, and then make the necessary changes that align with our energy and priorities. In this solo episode, I share all about the experiment that I have been running ā releasing weekly episodes ā and the lessons I have learned about passion, sustainability, my energy management and most of all honouring my own pace.
What do you think happens when a rockānāroll lifestyle collides with a life-changing moment of faith? Howard Gripp, a Wisconsin -based musician, shares his own powerful story of transformation ā what began with him playing in bars and dealing with many personal struggles to creating Christian rock music with a purpose, it is a journey that had many ups and downs.
I am taking you on a journey into my own story, the one where I am looking to rediscover my own heartbeat, how to embrace who I am right now and how to use this rhythm to move on and flow with the ups and downs of life.
Wouldnāt you agree that the world is so full of ways to tell us we need to conform and not stand out?! This is where Peta-Ann Wood is different, she is a true Elegant Rebel ā someone who challenges societal exp. In this post, I want to explore how she harnesses elements such as music, colour and frequency and how you can apply them in your own life, too.
It is no secret that Music can be a lifeline for so many people around the world; it has this amazing ability to reach us deep down where our emotions are hiding, offering strength and comfort, maybe even a new perspective when we feel lost and need it the most.
I bet you had many dreams, because as children, dreaming big comes naturally. Yet, as life goes on and we grow up, we start to lose this ability to dream and imagine what we want to do with our lives, mainly because we are encouraged to choose practicality over passion.
My recent podcast guest Martin Mayer, pianist and composer, has toured the world and captivated audiences with his compositions, but it is the personal stories from his fans that truly highlight the massive impact his artistry makes around the world.
Music and mental health is a topic that comes up regularly in my podcast, and during my conversation with singer-songwriter Melissa James, she shared the moving story behind her āLive Againā project, which uses the power of music to raise awareness around mental health.
What will your 2024 musical review look like? Take some time and allow yourself to dive into this musical reflection and know that you can step into 2025 with growth, clarity, and, last but not least, a personal soundtrack for that particular year you can look back on with gratitude.
What does it take to turn your passion into purpose? Watching Jungkookās journey as both a global icon and an individual artist made me pause and reflect on how I approach my own work at Living on the B Side.
Do you ever ask yourself why a particular song or genre of music effects to you so much? I am sure you know that music is this incredible force that has the power to evoke emotions in you ā from nostalgia to excitement, joy to feeling sad. But do you know how this happens? In this post I will share the basics and uncover both the positive and negative effects of music on the brain and emotions.
If youāre an introvert or more quiet person, Iāve got a fun and insightful way to help you navigate those emotionsāa music journal! š¶
Have you ever been so āin the thick of thingsā that you forgot to enjoy the moment, enjoy life?! I recently lost my joy of listening to Music without any expectations...
How often do you stop and ponder how you use music in your daily life? Do you listen mindfully? Are you present, or does it become a āsoundtrack for the backgroundā often
Almost everyone loves music, and we use it regularly if we realise it or not. In this post, I want to look at the most common ways where music plays a big role for us, consciously and subconsciously. When I say ācommonā, I mean areas of our lives where music plays an important role for us to do or achieve something. You might know or participate in some or all of them or have heard of these before.
Love Music? Love expressing your life through it? Awesome, you are at the right place. It’s all about using songs/artists to share what we’ve experience in life.
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