Be Your Own Hero: How Music Empowers Self-Reflection

In this episode, I want to dive into why we sometimes need to be our own heroes and how music plays a huge role in that journey. Welcome to episode 90—can you believe we’ve made it this far? I’m so grateful you’re here with me today! I’ll be reflecting on Mariah Carey’s powerful song "Hero," which perfectly captures the essence of finding strength within us. If you’ve been following my journey, you know it’s been a rollercoaster ride with plenty of ups and downs, and lately, I’ve been reminded that I need to show up for myself more than ever. I’ll share my thoughts on feeling alone during tough times and how music can be that comforting anchor that helps us navigate through life’s challenges. I’ll also talk about my exciting new venture into coaching, which I believe will bring a fresh perspective to my podcast. So, grab your headphones and get ready for a heartfelt conversation about self-reflection, empowerment, and the magic of music. Let’s explore how we can all step into our own hero roles, even when the going gets tough. Thanks for joining me on this journey, and I can’t wait to share more with you! ===================== Here are ways to connect and work with me at Living on the B Side: ===================== 🎙️ For support or inquiries, please go to: https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/ 🎙️ For becoming a possible guest on my podcast, register your interest here: https://forms.gle/XLyXrwzt9jZ5S4Hp6 🎙️ Wellbeing through Music Coaching – All the information you need: https://livingonthebside.com/work-with-me/ 🎙️Join my B Side community mailing list focused on Music for self-reflection: ➡️ ⁠https://bit.ly/MusicandCoaching ===================== Connect with me! ===================== Website: ➡️www.livingonthebside.com FB page ➡️ www.facebook.com/livingonthebside IG➡️ www.instagram.com/livingonthebside/ FB Group ➡️ www.facebook.com/groups/livingonbside ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ 0:00:00 - I introduce the Living on the B Side podcast and the theme of being your own hero 0:00:07 - I discuss how Mariah Carey's song "Hero" has resonated with me and inspired me to be my own hero 0:00:30 – I share how I have been experiencing ups and downs in my life and how I need to step up and be my own hero 0:02:00 - I reflect on how music, especially Mariah Carey's "Hero", has helped me with self-reflection and finding my inner strength 0:05:00 – I discuss how I am stepping into a new coaching role to support you, my listeners, and help you use music for personal growth 0:10:22 - I conclude the episode by encouraging you to embrace your inner hero and use music as a tool for self-discovery and empowerment About this podcast: Living on the B Side is a music podcast that showcases the power of music through people sharing their experiences with music and its impact in their lives. Your host B(irgit) also shares information and tips around how to integrate music as a tool for self-reflection.