For Joe Henry, truth in songwriting doesn’t come from confession or fact. It comes from presence, from listening, from surrender, from giving shape to the ineffable. As he puts it: “Total presence—that is the code of my road.” Henry’s road has taken him across both the literal and metaphorical map of American music. Born in North Carolina, raised in Georgia and Ohio, and coming of age in Ann Arbor, Michigan, he grew up suspended between North and South, white and Black, rural and urban. This early sense of duality, of living between poles, helped shape his identity and fed a lifelong curiosity. Alongside his brother Dave, he immersed himself in records, films, and books that would later form the bedrock of his creative work. Over the past four decades, Henry has become one of the most respected songwriters and producers in American music. His solo albums, beginning in the late 1980s, blend literary songwriting with genre-bending arrangements. As a producer, he’s worked with artists like Allen Toussaint, Mavis Staples, Solomon Burke, Bonnie Raitt, Rodney Crowell, Joan Baez, and Meshell Ndegeocello. He co-wrote Madonna’s hit “Don’t Tell Me,” (she also happens to be his sister in law) and more recently, he’s been collaborating with Jon Batiste. This year he is releasing three of his classic albums on vinyl for the first time.&nbsp; In this wide-ranging conversation, Henry discusses his love of character-driven songwriting—an approach influenced early on by Randy Newman and Bob Dylan—and his rejection of the notion that autobiography equals authenticity. “Your factual experience can be disruptive to the truth you're trying to allow to move through you,” he says.

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Welcome to the Resilient Now Podcast with Liliana Brown

In this powerful episode, Danielle Pashko—a holistic nutritionist, functional health coach, and author shares how resilience became a necessity early in life. Despite a career built around wellness, she faced thyroid cancer, chronic Lyme disease, and long COVID, forcing her to redefine health beyond diet and exercise. Danielle reveals how trauma-informed mind-body work, nervous system regulation, and self-compassion helped her not just survive, but truly heal. Her story is a testament to the strength that comes from turning life’s hardest challenges into catalysts for growth.
Danielle is a holistic nutritionist, functional health coach, and author who’s faced thyroid cancer, chronic Lyme disease, and the challenges of long COVID—even while doing “everything right” according to conventional health norms.

Her journey spans elite wellness spaces in NYC, and she’s become a leading voice in mind‑body healing, trauma-informed energy work, and nervous‑system regulation.
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She authored the books Smile at Your Challenges and Weight Loss Mistakes Even Healthy Chicks Make, and now leads healing through her platform, Soulhakker

Danielle’s personal health trajectory—from thriving wellness entrepreneur to facing successive health crises like cancer, Lyme, and long COVID.

The turning point—why traditional optimization failed her and how she shifted toward healing through nervous system care and emotional processing.

Mind‑body resilience—the role of practices like Qigong, Tai Chi, and trauma-informed energetics in her recovery and wellness philosophy

Episode 23: Meet Danielle Pashko | Resilient from a Young Age and Surviving

In this chilling continuation of our conversation with author Shawn Barry Farewell, Dark Fringe Radio dives deeper into the haunting true story behind Fallen From The Light. In Part 2, Shawn recounts his terrifying battle with a powerful entity that plagued a home and threatened his very peace of mind.

Joined by three gifted psychics and his own daughter, Shawn reveals how they united to confront the darkness head-on. Through their combined strength, intuition, and courage, they challenged an oppressive force that refused to let go. This gripping discussion takes listeners into the heart of the supernatural struggle, blending raw emotion, family bonds, and the unexplainable forces that shaped Shawn’s journey. 

If you thought Part 1 was intense, Part 2 will pull you even deeper into the shadows where faith, love, and the paranormal collide.

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The Basement, The Psychics, and The Spiritual War With Shawn Farewell

In this episode of Poducer, recorded live at Summer’s End Smokeout, we sit down with Manic Focus. The genre-bending producer who has built a reputation on soulful beats, heavy grooves, and an unfiltered approach to storytelling through music.

From his first concert memories to the dynamics of working with his brother as both manager and creative partner, Manic Focus opens up about the honesty, trust, and tension that shape his art. We dive into his unique production style, how he avoids chasing trends by designing sounds with swing and swagger, and the lessons he’s learned from years of performing on stage.

He also speaks candidly about living with bipolar I, how music serves as his medicine, and why being open about mental health matters not only for himself but for the wider community of fans and artists. Along the way, we touch on his biggest live inspirations, creative rituals, and what it means to keep growing while staying true to your sound.

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Chapters:
00:00 – First Concert Memories (Pretenders & B-52s)
01:12 – Working With His Brother as Manager
04:23 – Early Inspirations & Making Beats
05:42 – Sound Design, Wobbles, and Avoiding Trends
10:41 – Music, Mental Health & Bipolar I Journey
12:40 – Game-Changing Concert: Moby’s Play Tour

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In this episode of Poducer, we sit down with Charlie Heldman — Chicago-based artist, producer, and founder of Windy City Wavs, a grassroots music production collective dedicated to building community, fostering creativity, and supporting independent artists.

Charlie opens up about his journey from his early teenage band days to developing his own R&B-inspired sound — blending sweet lyrics with soulful, sexy beats. We explore his approach to growth as an artist, the role of collaboration in shaping his music, and how consistency and community feedback have fueled his development.

Beyond music, Charlie shares his perspective as a studying therapist, reflecting on mental health, empathy, and the importance of creating safe spaces for expression. He talks candidly about navigating self-doubt, learning to shift negative self-talk, and balancing passion with purpose.

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Charlie Heldman: Building Community, Creating R&B Vibes & Finding Balance

In this collaboration episode of Poducer with NSW, we sit down with UK producer HIJINX (formerly known as Mr. K) — an artist who’s evolved from heavyweight dubstep roots into a boundary-pushing sound that blends groove, texture, and raw energy.

From his beginnings in Essex and early raves at Brixton Academy to releasing on respected labels like 1985 Music, White Peach, and his own imprint Fortune, HIJINX opens up about the creative reinvention that’s carried him through two distinct eras of his career.

We dive into his transition from Mr. K to HIJINX, his shifting production style, and why he’s more interested in originality and groove than chasing trends. Along the way, he reflects on collaboration, the challenges of staying inspired in dubstep, and the crossover influences of metal, skate culture, and techno in his music.

HIJINX also shares candid thoughts on the music industry — from the realities of releasing on major labels to the freedom of running his own platform, and what true success looks like outside of metrics.

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NSW x Poducer Ep 7 HIJINX — From Mr. K to Mischief, Evolution & Originality in 140

In this episode of Poducer, recorded live at Summer’s End Smokeout in Republic, Michigan, we sit down with Hypho and CØNTRA — two forward-thinking artists bridging UK and US bass culture with a shared love for heavy sound design, collaboration, and community.

Hypho reflects on his roots in Manchester’s dubstep and MC scene, releasing on labels like Swamp81 before co-founding Manuka Records, while CØNTRA shares his path from classical violin and guitar to discovering rave culture in San Francisco and eventually settling in Denver’s thriving bass scene.

We dive into the vision behind Manuka, the freedom of running an independent label, and their upcoming plans — from no-phone club tours to festival highlights like Wicked Woods and Lost Lands. Along the way, Hypho and CØNTRA open up about influences ranging from UK drum & bass and 90s hip-hop to French downtempo, world bass, and reggae.

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Summer's End Smokeout 2025: Hypho & CØNTRA

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Welcome to the Never Stop Getting Better Podcast, where we dive deep into personal and professional growth strategies to help you reach your fullest potential. In each episode, host John Perry explores topics ranging from leadership and productivity to mindset and self-improvement, featuring insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

If you have any suggestions, questions, or feedback, don't hesitate to email John Perry at johnperry@neverstopgettingbetter.net. You can also go to the website neverstopgettingbetter.net

Join us on this journey of continuous improvement, and let's strive to never stop getting better together!"

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Angie Wiley is a high-performance coach, keynote speaker, and former collegiate athlete who helps people perform under pressure, lead with clarity, and live with grit and purpose. She’s known for her ability to blend heart and strategy, helping high-achievers break through mental roadblocks and unlock their next level, both personally and professionally.

Before launching her coaching and speaking career, Angie spent over two decades as a top sales leader in the medical device industry, consistently performing at the highest level while managing the demands of business and family life. She’s also the former co-owner of a small business she ran alongside her late husband, Chuck. These experiences shaped her belief that mindset is the true differentiator in business, leadership, and life and they’re the reason she’s so passionate about helping others rise.

Episode 240: Week 3 Mental Performance Series: Performance Visualization

Episode 242: Week 4 Mental Performance Series: Discover Your Inside Strength

Episode 244: Week 5 Mental Performance Series: Create Your Vision

Meet Liliana Brown – Host of the Resilient Now Podcast

Liliana Brown is the heart and voice behind the Resilient Now Podcast — a powerful space for real conversations, healing, and hope. After overcoming her own life challenges, including growing up in foster care, navigating single motherhood, and walking the path of recovery, Liliana created this podcast as a safe and supportive platform for others.

In each episode, Liliana speaks with inspiring guests who have turned pain into purpose, sharing raw and honest stories of resilience, strength, and transformation. Whether you're going through grief, loss, trauma, or personal growth, Resilient Now is here to remind you: you are not alone.

Tune in for empowering episodes that offer wisdom, connection, and encouragement — straight from people who have walked through the fire and made it to the other side.

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The Third story is a weekly podcast featuring long-form interviews with creative people of all types, hosted by me, Leo Sidran. Their stories of discovery, loss, ambition, identity, improvisation, risk, and reward are deeply moving and compelling for all of us as we embark on our own creative journeys.

Dark Fringe Radio is a podcast that explores various topics related to the paranormal, conspiracy theories, true crime, and other mysterious and unexplained phenomena. Hosted by Will Martinez and co-hosted by Jay Galoci, the podcast features interviews with experts in these fields, as well as discussions between the hosts on their own experiences and research.

The show aims to provide a platform for alternative perspectives and theories that are often not covered in mainstream media. Some of the topics discussed on the podcast include UFO sightings, government cover-ups, supernatural experiences, and the occult.

The podcast has gained a following among those who are interested in exploring these topics and who enjoy hearing in-depth discussions and analysis. Dark Fringe Radio is available on various podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.

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