Living on the B Side

By Birgit Livesey

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Episodes: 113

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Living on the B Side is a podcast about the transformative power of music — in life, healing, and human connection. Through honest conversations and personal reflections, I explore how music supports us emotionally, creatively, and spiritually. From favorite songs to powerful memories, every episode highlights stories where music made a difference. Music. People. Stories. Transformation. My mission is to nurture a mindful community of music lovers who believe that one song can change everything.

Episode Date
A B-Side Flip: Final Episode on Carer Burnout, Music & Change
Apr 07, 2026
Can AI Reduce Artist Burnout Without Touching the Music?
Mar 31, 2026
Rewriting Your Life Story with Music: A Conversation with Carrie KC West
Mar 17, 2026
Autism and Music: When Passion Becomes Purpose – with Sam Mitchell
Mar 03, 2026
Don’t Give Up: Following Your Artistic Calling with Naila Keleta-Mae
Feb 17, 2026
Medication for Modern World: How Orphan Prodigy Transforms Rejection into Healing Music
Feb 03, 2026
From Ashes to Albums: How Loss Sparked Creative Fire with Robbie Gennet
Jan 20, 2026
How Songwriting Heals Mental Health, with Emma G
Jan 06, 2026
Echoes of the Land: Singing, Language & Reconciliation Through Music
Jul 21, 2025
Touched by Sound: Blanca on Energy, Trauma & the Power of Music in Therapy
Jun 01, 2025
Restoration Through Sound: Jay Davids on Music, Faith & Holding On When Life Falls Apart
May 18, 2025
Sound, Signals & Stillness: How Silvermouse Uses Music to Shift Consciousness
May 04, 2025
How Jazz for Peace Was Born on 9/11: Rick DellaRatta on Music as a Tool for Healing & Change
Apr 20, 2025
The Healing Power of Music for Seniors – with Sarah Martin McConnell
Apr 06, 2025
100 Episodes Later: Dropping the Mic & Leaning Into What Feels Right
Mar 23, 2025
Resilience Through Music: Exploring Violeta Parra’s Story with Ericka Verba
Mar 09, 2025
The Vibrational Power of Music & Colour with Peta-Ann Wood
Feb 23, 2025
Keep the Faith: Navigating Goals and Energy in Creative Work
Feb 09, 2025
From Rock Roots to Redemption: Howard Gripp's Christian Music Journey
Feb 02, 2025
Finding My Rhythm: Discovering the Heartbeat of my True Self
Jan 26, 2025
From Shy Nurse to Empowering Artist: Oda Rose's Musical Evolution
Jan 19, 2025
Unlocking the Human Side of Artistry: An Intimate Conversation with Pianist Martin Mayer
Jan 12, 2025
Unlocking Your Creative Voice Through Music and Nature
Jan 05, 2025
A Musical Year in Review: Reflecting on 2024 Through 4 Powerful Songs
Dec 29, 2024
Be Your Own Hero: How Music Empowers Self-Reflection
Jul 22, 2024
Defying Chronic Illness: A Musical Journey of Determination
Jul 08, 2024
A Sound Healer's Journey: Pursuing her Calling after overcoming fear and near death experiences
Jun 24, 2024
The Connection Between Music and Comedy: A Conversation with Comedian Matt Young
Jun 10, 2024
Music Memory Lane: My Special ‘Spice Girls’ Weekend in London
May 27, 2024
Embracing Your Inner Musician: Alex Berg Shares Her Musical Journey
May 13, 2024
Unpretty: The Power of Embracing Yourself
Apr 29, 2024
Discover your emotions, with the help of Music
Apr 15, 2024
Both Sides Now: Heather Hill on Motherhood, Grief, and Carrying On
Apr 01, 2024
Riding the Waves of Life: Embracing the Ebb and Flow
Mar 18, 2024
How one song has reignited my passion for Living on the B side
Mar 04, 2024
C’est la vie - Reflecting Forward: Bonus episode reflecting on my 2023 journey
Dec 30, 2023
Walking to Resilience: Laura Mack's Journey Through the Healing Power of Music
Dec 18, 2023
From Wanderlust to Soundwaves: Nastiya Kai's Journey of Reinvention
Dec 04, 2023
From Complexity to Simplicity: Dan Spencer's Quest for a Simple Approach to Music
Nov 20, 2023
Harmony of Healing: Sabi Lew's Journey of Music, Mental Health, and Self-Care
Nov 06, 2023
These Dreams: An Introvert's Anthem of Hope and Inspiration
Oct 23, 2023
Empowering Marginalized Artists Through Healing and Visibility, chat with Sista Creatives Rising
Oct 09, 2023
Song of the soul: How one song helps me find the light in the darkness
Sep 25, 2023
How to become more intuitive with the help of music, with Peta-Ann Wood
Sep 11, 2023
More than words: How to Use Music to Build Self-Love
Aug 28, 2023
K-pop Band BTS: Aussie Army's perspective on loving yourself, with Barbara dela Pena
Aug 14, 2023
Moving through a dark time and emotional numbness
Jul 31, 2023
You are Able to do anything your Heart desires – chat with Able Heart - Part 2
Jul 21, 2023
You are Able to do anything your Heart desires – chat with Able Heart - Part 1
Jul 17, 2023
Reclaim Your Joy: Eileen on Healing Heartbreak with Music
Jul 03, 2023
It is time to break away & make a change
May 08, 2023
The Barefoot Dancing Rocket Scientist on her journey where her heart is taking her, chat with Dr. Melissa Corley Carter
Apr 23, 2023
Listen to music to help strengthen your family bond, chat with Jenn Abbatiello
Mar 26, 2023
How to unlock the mental and emotional blocks to being seen and heard so that you can speak up, chat with Aideen Ni Riada
Mar 12, 2023
Don’t let fear and self-doubt hold you back from chasing after your dream, chat with Luke Rossmo
Feb 26, 2023
Success is more than money, it’s the life we create & the footprints we leave behind, chat with ISAA – Irish Hip Hop artist
Feb 12, 2023
Come and join the Joyride!
Jan 29, 2023
With the Band, Memoirs of a Music Shop Owner, chat with Billy Cole
Jan 15, 2023
The best is yet to come; Using intentions to create a better life
Jan 01, 2023
Give yourself permission to free your voice with Elisa Keeler
Dec 08, 2022
How to finally fall in love with your own voice, with Rachel Goth
Nov 24, 2022
The incredible moment a song changed her Life...and name!, with Avery Thatcher
Nov 10, 2022
Dive deeper into yourself through the inner dance experience, chat with Andra Dediu
Oct 27, 2022
Turning a passion for music into successful entrepreneurship, with Ben Albert
Oct 13, 2022
How ambient music has changed his music perception, with Zia Hassan
Sep 30, 2022
You are never too old to dream a new dream, with Bonnie Hardie
Sep 15, 2022
Joseph Reid on feeling broken & the benefits of music for mental health
Aug 31, 2022
Benefits of using music to help with emotional eating, with Niki Sibera
Aug 18, 2022
How Prince has helped Rebecca evoke her own sexuality, with Rebecca Lowrie
Aug 05, 2022
You’re the Voice – Birthday month reflection
Jul 29, 2022
All will be well – the power of song lyrics, chat with Erika Michalski
Jul 22, 2022
How live music creates communities & long-lasting experiences for all of us, with Renée Gray
Jul 15, 2022
How can music be used to support advocacy? | With Rachelle Babler
Jul 07, 2022
How music can help you find your inner voice & true North | Chat with Benjamin Yeh
Jun 23, 2022
Youth Empowerment through Music | Chat with Emma G
Jun 11, 2022
Music and Fitness: How to use music in the best way to support your exercise journey | featuring Louise Valentine
May 28, 2022
How the loss of a loved one combined music & coaching | Featuring Eric Bauberger
May 14, 2022
Why you don't need to have it all figured out in your 20s with Philippa Robinson
Apr 29, 2022
Chat with Shawna Smith | Why belly dancing can be beneficial for women of all ages
Apr 16, 2022
How to tune back into your own frequency with Stephanie Zee
Apr 01, 2022
Can a song show us how we have evolved?
Mar 19, 2022
Keep trying to reach your goals
Mar 05, 2022
Do you ever feel numb?
Feb 19, 2022
Is it healthy to ‘turn back time’ & revisit certain moments in our life?
Feb 04, 2022
How to connect life and business through music in a way that feels authentic to YOU! Chat with Michelle Milner-Eradhun
Jan 20, 2022
A new year, a new theme song & word!
Jan 08, 2022
Business owner of a Branding Design & Printing company & Piano Teacher, chat with Michelle Hessing
Nov 13, 2021
Chat with Nat Part 2 | It's all about the Boys in the Band - NKOTB
Oct 24, 2021
Let's chill & reflect a little to Miami Vice's 'Crockett's Theme' song
Oct 09, 2021
Love Yourself...too!
Sep 19, 2021
Passionate music educator helping families connect & play with their children at home through music, chat with Emilie Lundberg
Sep 04, 2021
Women’s health advocate and educator, chat with Shawna Smith
Aug 21, 2021
You Gotta BE
Aug 07, 2021
Latin American Studies Lecturer & a Culture Advocate, chat with Kim Kendall de Silva
Jul 29, 2021
You don't even know me
Jun 27, 2021
Hub Productions Talent Handler, Guest Liaison & sometimes MC | Sublime Talent Rep, Chat with Nat
Jun 20, 2021
Hold on one more day - When it's time to break some of our chains
Jun 13, 2021
Let Music help you learn a language
Jun 05, 2021
Be courageous to show your True Colours
May 29, 2021
How important is Music (to you)?
May 16, 2021
How my Mum influenced & nourished my love of Music
May 09, 2021
How music has helped me get through an MRI scan
Apr 28, 2021
'Unwritten' - Every day is a chance to 'write' your life better
Apr 20, 2021
Destination Unknown - when the road ahead looks a little foggy
Apr 10, 2021
How a theme song & word for 2021 help me focus
Apr 02, 2021
Let me officially introduce myself
Mar 24, 2021
How she found her dream job through listening to one song with Hilde Persyn
Feb 28, 2021
How to start jotting down your photo & song stories to create YOUR legacy with Katie Chambers
Feb 07, 2021
Highland Dancing differently... together - The Elemental Dancer with Lisa Barker
Jan 13, 2021
Helping introverted & sensitive people feel seen and heard with Tracy Fields
Nov 08, 2020
Helping quietly powerful women come out of hiding & create impact with Casey Lightbody
Oct 28, 2020
On a mission to help women THRIVE, RISE and SOAR! with Paulina Young
Oct 13, 2020
Supporting people to feel truly free with Nash Mackey
Sep 27, 2020