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EPISODE · Jul 11, 2026 · 27 MIN

Grief to Guitar: Country Music Influence, Cover Songs, & a Cross-Canada Tour with Mandi Leigh

from Growth, Grace, and Gratitude · host Growth, Grace, and Gratitude

In today's episode, indie folk singer Mandi Leigh shares her heartfelt journey through grief, shadow work, & the transformative power of music. Discover how she turned personal loss into a healing art form & the lessons learned along the way. Sensitive s*icide topicsChapters00:00 Introduction 03:13 Musical Influences06:06 Writing Process09:00 Themes of Grief/Loss15:29 Cross-Canada Tour18:36 Embracing Change. Letting Go21:33 Cover Songs, Audience ConnectionMandi is a Canadian indie is living her music, traveling from Vancouver to Toronto in an RV with her partner & dog. Her original song "Doing What I Can" placed 3rd in Canada at the KWC, & mid-tour, she’s started to reach more people through CJOC 94.1 & CKXU 88.3 FM. https://www.mandileigh.com/Ari Bliss hosts the Growth, Grace, Gratitude Podcast! She is a pre-med/psychology graduate, a professional ballerina, columnist, & author who grew up performing at Lincoln Center with New York City Ballet, Miami City Ballet, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, & at Madison Square Garden. Her poem book "Long Distance Love" is out! Her unique upbringing has inspired her to open up the conversation with experts in their field for growing in self-development. From everyone’s favorite Qigong Joe the Drummer Boy to Astrologer Valerie Mesa, our guests are diverse & motivational in their approach to lending their expertise. We celebrated over 100 inspiring guests. I look forward to continuing the conversation to inspire all generations towards achieving authentic happiness & success!The Podcast: Growth Grace GratitudeYouTube:@GrowthGraceAndGratitudePodcastInstagram: @growthandgracemindsetBallet YouTube: @BalletDailyFacebook: Growth Grace Gratitude Join our weekly virtual ballet barre & yoga classes and get your channeled poem for the healing innerchild (celebrations, birthdays, anniversaries, parties, retreats, recovery, grief, forgiveness) via [email protected] 🧘‍♀️Get your typewriters, paintings, empath awakening poem books, emotional support guidebooks, essay help & tutoring services via ⁠: [email protected]⁠⁠ Share, comment, & rate 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 Thanks for tuning in!! 🤗1) iHerb Shopping Cart Discount: https://checkout.iherb.com/cart/shared?v=2&pcodes=RBR40007qty1_RBR40013qty1_RBR40001qty7_CBL01111qty18_BAR00001qty1_CMV00030qty1_GOL12032qty1_NPA86004qty1_NPA20502qty1_ARW47429qty22) ClickFunnels 14 Day Free Trial & convert your online visitors into paying customers with funnel builder! https://www.clickfunnels.com/signup-flow?aff=0dfe6f8c4572ee5839e63f1157f49fc0467240cf0295491668e5b81abad3851d3) Csongor Daniel’s online seminar for self-healing. code Bio20 for 20% discount: https://csongor-daniel.mylearnworlds.com/link/75PuZg4) #1 Purposeful Sol Living App in the US: http://shrsl.com/2qjb2-3gaz-1l15s5) PodPitch finds, writes, & sends pitches to podcast hosts: https://podpitch.cello.so/YFBCDrKL8SK6) Pure Body Extra $50 off:  https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/pbx-trial-offer-10c2020-lp7) Telo-Vital:  https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/special-offer-telo-vital-lp8) Zeolite Detox Pack:  https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/pbpbx-trial-offer-lp9) ParaShield: https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/special-offer-para-shield-lp10) Fulvic Minerals:  https://growthgracegratitude.thegoodinside.com/fulvic-minerals-introductory-special-lp11) Conscious Home Design Certification Level 1⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://conscioushomedesign.thinkific.com/courses/conscious-home-design-certification?ref=03cf9e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠12) Conscious Home Design Book, Audiobook & Workbook Bundle - WITH Consultation⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conscioushomedesign.thinkific.com/courses/book-bundle-physical?ref=03cf9e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠13) Conscious Home Design Online Workshop ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://conscioushomedesign.thinkific.com/courses/workshop?ref=03cf9e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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