Tracks That Matter

Nicole Morrison
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A song comes on, and suddenly you're somewhere else.You're seventeen again. Driving with the windows down. Sitting beside someone you miss. Surviving something you weren't sure you'd make it through. Falling in love. Finding yourself. On Tracks That Matter, Nicole M. Morrison explores the songs that become woven into our lives and the stories attached to them. Each guest brings a track that matters, and together they uncover the memories, lessons, heartbreaks, victories, and defining moments connected to it. What begins as a conversation about music often becomes something deeper: a conversation about what it means to be human. Because long after the song ends, the story remains. And every story leaves a track. Have a song & a story that matters to you? Share it at TracksThatMatter.com

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    4. Zayden - The Miracle Happens (Falling Down - Tropidelic)

    Episode 4: Zayden — The Miracle Happens Recovery isn't just about quitting. It's about discovering who you are when you finally stop running. In this episode of Tracks That Matter, Nicole sits down with Zayden to explore the songs that have carried him through addiction, depression, and the long road toward healing. Together they discuss the moment when recovery became more than simply putting substances behind him—it became believing that the miracle could happen. One of Zayden's tracks reminds him that everything he's been searching for has been within him all along. The other takes us into the reality of living with depression and the music that helps him navigate those darker moments. This is a conversation about hope, resilience, and choosing to keep going even when you can't yet see what's on the other side. If you've ever wondered whether change is possible—or needed a reminder that your greatest strength may already be within you—this episode is for you. What track has shaped your life? Share your story at TracksThatMatter.com. Want to listen to the songs from the show? Check out the playlist at https://tinyurl.com/ttmplaylist To purchase Growing Up Happy In A Lonely World - A Mixtape Memoir https://tinyurl.com/growinguphappy

  2. Jul 21

    3. The Track That Found Me (Iris - The Goo Goo Dolls)

    In this episode of Tracks That Matter, I share why Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls became the soundtrack to one of the loneliest seasons of my life. For years, I was living two lives. On the outside, I looked like I had everything together. On the inside, I was carrying a secret that made me question whether I could ever truly be loved for who I was. This isn’t really an episode about a song. It’s about what happens when you spend years hiding parts of yourself to protect everyone else. It’s about the exhaustion of pretending, the ache of wanting to be seen, and the quiet hope that maybe—just maybe—you don’t have to stay hidden forever. If you’ve ever felt like no one really knew you… If you’ve ever wondered what it would cost to finally be yourself… If you’ve ever heard Iris and felt something you couldn’t quite explain… This episode is for you. Because every song has a story. And every story leaves a track. **episode correction I needt to make one correction here. In 1997 when Ellen came out on her tv show I was living in Pierre, SD. Shortly after I moved back to Mitchell by the time Iris released. The location changed, but the struggle hadn’t. I was still hiding, still trying to be who everyone else expected me to be but 153 miles East. What track has shaped your life? Share your story at TracksThatMatter.com. Want to listen to the songs from the show? Check out the playlist at https://tinyurl.com/ttmplaylist To purchase Growing Up Happy In A Lonely World - A Mixtape Memoir https://tinyurl.com/growinguphappy

  3. Jul 7

    2. Devin and Kristie - More Than Words (Beautiful - P.O.D.)

    What happens when a song becomes more than music? In this episode of Tracks That Matter, Nicole sits down with Kristie Wolff and her son, Devin, to explore the profound impact of Beautiful by P.O.D.. What begins as a conversation about one song unfolds into a powerful story of resilience, hope, unconditional love, and the many ways people communicate beyond words. Kristie shares her perspective as a mother, while Devin's journey reminds us that music can become a bridge—connecting us to ourselves, to others, and to possibilities we never imagined. Together, they explore how one track became part of Devin's story and why it continues to matter. Because every song has a story. And every story leaves a track. What track has shaped your life? Share your story at TracksThatMatter.com. Want to listen to the songs from the show? Check out the playlist at https://tinyurl.com/ttmplaylist To purchase Growing Up Happy In A Lonely World - A Mixtape Memoir https://tinyurl.com/growinguphappy

  4. Jul 7

    1. Tracks That Made Me (In Dreams - Jai-Jagdeesh)

    Why do certain songs find us exactly when we need them? In the very first episode of Tracks That Matter, host Nicole M. Morrison shares the story behind a song that became a turning point in her life: In Dreams by Jai-Jagdeesh. What began as a two-day intensive in San Diego became something much deeper—a moment of unraveling, awakening, and seeing herself in a new way. Through this track, Nicole explores what happens when we stop running from ourselves, begin listening more closely, and find the courage to step into who we are becoming. This episode is about healing, transformation, and the unexpected ways music can help us access truths we’ve been carrying all along. Because every song has a story. And every story leaves a track. What track has shaped your life? Share your story at TracksThatMatter.com. Want to listen to the songs from the show? Check out the playlist at https://tinyurl.com/ttmplaylist To purchase Growing Up Happy In A Lonely World - A Mixtape Memoir https://tinyurl.com/growinguphappy

  5. Season 1 Trailer

    Welcome

    Welcome trailer for the Tracks That Matter podcast. What track has shaped your life? Share your story at TracksThatMatter.com. Want to listen to the songs from the show? Check out the playlist at https://tinyurl.com/ttmplaylist To purchase Growing Up Happy In A Lonely World - A Mixtape Memoir https://tinyurl.com/growinguphappy

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A song comes on, and suddenly you're somewhere else.You're seventeen again. Driving with the windows down. Sitting beside someone you miss. Surviving something you weren't sure you'd make it through. Falling in love. Finding yourself. On Tracks That Matter, Nicole M. Morrison explores the songs that become woven into our lives and the stories attached to them. Each guest brings a track that matters, and together they uncover the memories, lessons, heartbreaks, victories, and defining moments connected to it. What begins as a conversation about music often becomes something deeper: a conversation about what it means to be human. Because long after the song ends, the story remains. And every story leaves a track. Have a song & a story that matters to you? Share it at TracksThatMatter.com

Information

  • Creator
    Nicole Morrison
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Live Differently Publishing
  • Show Website
    Tracks That Matter