20. Three Words on a VHS Tape: How Art Bridges What Words Cannot with Meaghan Smith

Send us Fan MailJoin host Lisa Joworski for an inspiring conversation with Juno Award-winning musician and storyteller Meaghan Smith about how songwriting became her way to process emotions and help others tell their stories.In this episode:Musical Storytelling - How Meaghan discovered songwriting at age 12 and now writes personalized songs for life's most significant momentsLearning Through Adversity - Building an award-winning career while unable to read music, playing entirely by ear despite dyslexiaWhen Songs Transform Lives - Two powerful stories: "I Know" about her grandfather that led him to write "I love you" for the first time, and "Hole," written for a widower after a profound creative breakthroughThe Creative Process as Play - Reconnect with childlike creativity—completely present, judgment-free, and authentically yourselfFrom Song to Book - Meaghan's illustrated children's book "It Snowed" and upcoming holiday concerts (December 19-20, 2025 in Nova Scotia)Listen to the songs mentioned in our conversation:"I Know" "Hole"Connect with Meaghan: Facebook:facebook.com/meaghansmithfacebook.com/meaghansmithartfacebook.com/mkindpapersmithInstagram:instagram.com/themeaghansmithinstagram.com/meaghansmithartinstagram.com/mkindpapersmithTiktok:tiktok.com/meaghansmithmusictiktok.com/meaghansmitharttiktok.com/mkindpapersmithBuy Meaghan's book and/or share about it! Meaghan's annual holiday concert: https://bellaroseartscentre.com/event/meaghan-smith/Thank you for listening!Do you have a question or a topic related to "capturing essence for care" that you would like discussed on the podcast?  Email:  [email protected] use the "Send us Fan Mail" link at the top of the Episode Description to text the show!Interested in learning more?  Check out my Etsy ShopVisit my YouTube channel or websiteIntro and outro music with thanks:  Upbeat and Sweet No Strings by Musictown Lisa brings over 25 years of experience working in healthcare settings with older adults. The perspectives shared on this podcast are her own and do not represent the views of any past or current employer. Patient/resident stories are shared only with explicit permission or as anonymized composites for educational purposes.