59 episodes
Self-Help Songwriter Podcast Hanna Francis aka Self-Help Songwriter
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Welcome to the Self-Help Songwriter Podcast, where empowerment and inspiration meet the magic of music! Join host Hanna Francis, aka the Self-Help Songwriter, on a journey of self-connection, creativity, and soulful exploration.
We dive into the fascinating world of songwriting and self-help. Every month, we bring you two episodes focused on songwriting and two episodes centered around self-help.
In our songwriter-focused episodes, we invite talented artists to break down one of their original songs, unveiling the creative process and the emotions woven into each lyric and melody. Get ready to be inspired by the stories behind the music and gain valuable insights into the craft of songwriting.
Our self-help expert episodes are designed to empower and uplift. We feature insightful conversations with experts from various fields, exploring topics such as mindfulness, manifestation, personal growth, and more. Tune in as we delve into their areas of expertise, unlocking transformative tools and strategies for self-improvement.
And that's not all! Once a month, Hanna takes the spotlight to solo breakdown a self-help book and a song or songwriting concept. Unleash your inner wisdom as she shares personal insights and reflections, guiding you on a journey of self-discovery and connection to the collective unconscious.
The SelfHelp Songwriter Podcast is a friendly space, inviting you to tap into your inner magic, connect with your authentic self, and explore the intersection of songwriting, self-help, and music. It's a sanctuary for heart-led folks who crave inspiration and a deeper connection to themselves and the world around them.
Don't miss out on these empowering conversations and transformative stories! Subscribe to the SelfHelp Songwriter Podcast on your favorite podcast platform and embark on a soulful journey of self-discovery. Get ready to embrace your creative power and connect to the magic within. Let the music and wisdom guide you on this beautiful path of self-empowerment and growth. #SelfHelpSongwriterPodcast #EmpowermentThroughMusic #SoulfulConversations
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58. THE Secret to EASY Songwriting: I break down my FAVORITE song structure
In this mini-pseudo-songwriting-coaching session I break down my favorite way to structure a song so that it practically writes itself.
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57. Let Music Lift Your Heavy Heart - solo episode
A super short n sweet solo episode for you today, reflecting on a recent concert I went to by Jeffrey Lewis at Larry's Corner in Stockholm in June 2023. Support live, non-corporate music! It feeds your soul like nothing else.
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56. Take It Slow: Denby Ananda breaks down Self-Compassion
Welcome to a super special and super PRACTICAL and even a little bit silly podcast episode with the amazing Denby Ananda who breaks down exactly how to develop self-compassion (a pillar of happiness).
✨Signs you've checked out
✨How she healed her burnout from her successful luxury cake business
✨How to develop emotional literacy
✨What self-compassion actually means and looks like
✨Somatic expression and how to use music for self-healing
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55. CELEBRATING 2 YEARS!! And the lessons that have made it possible
On this very special episode of the Self-Help Songwriter podcast, I share with y'all the lessons I've learned from doing this thing for the past 2 years. I am eternally grateful to the songwriter community and the self-help community for being so generous with me and each other.
I discuss:
The power of appreciation and intention
The importance of momentum
The ability to pivot and remain flexible
Why embarrassment is better than regret
and I reveal the BIGGEST lesson I've learned... the OG's might be able to guess it.
THANK YOU for being here and a being a part of this community.
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54. Life, Death, and Music: Mette breaks down Run Like the River
In this episode, Mette breaks down her very cinematic song RUN LIKE THE RIVER.
We talk about
-life and how death is a part of it
-how to find a producer for your songs
-how to start a songwriters circle
-how to be brave when you're first starting out
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53. How to Unblock Your Creativity: I break down The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Enjoy my breakdown of one of my favorite books to recommend for songwriting coaching clients and also doing trying to do anything basically: The War of Art!!
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