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EPISODE · Apr 6, 2025 · 45 MIN

The Healing Power of Music for Seniors – with Sarah Martin McConnell

from Living on the B Side · host Birgit Livesey

Discover how music transforms the lives of seniors in this inspiring episode with Sarah Martin McConnell, founder of Music for Seniors. We explore the powerful connection between music and wellbeing, and how Sarah’s non-profit brings live music experiences to older adults across the U.S.🎵 From her journey as a singer-songwriter to her TEDx talk and her upcoming album Love Songs to the Universe, Sarah shares stories that highlight the healing, joy, and connection music offers — especially in later life.Whether you’re passionate about music, aging, creative arts, or personal transformation, this conversation is filled with warmth, insight, and heart.👉 Bonus: Grab my FREE download featuring 8 powerful guest stories: https://bit.ly/8TopPodcastStories🔗 Connect and Work with Me🎙️ Want to be a guest? Apply here: https://forms.gle/XLyXrwzt9jZ5S4Hp6💬 For collabs or questions: https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/☕ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/livingonthebside💫 About Sarah Martin McConnellSarah is the Founder and Executive Director Emeritus of Music for Seniors, a non-profit bringing live music to over 30,000 older adults annually. A TEDx speaker, award-winning advocate for creative aging, and accomplished performer, Sarah’s work has been featured on PBS NewsHour’s CANVAS series.Her new Christmas single is out now: https://bit.ly/EveryHeartGoesHome 🎶 Album Love Songs to the Universe drops in 2025!Connect with Sarah: 🌐 Website: www.sarahmartinmcconnell.com 📱 FB: Sarah Martin McConnell 📷 Instagram: @sarah.martin.mcconnell 🎵 TikTok: @sarahmartinmcconnell

Discover how music transforms the lives of seniors in this inspiring episode with Sarah Martin McConnell, founder of Music for Seniors. We explore the powerful connection between music and wellbeing, and how Sarah’s non-profit brings live music experiences to older adults across the U.S.🎵 From her journey as a singer-songwriter to her TEDx talk and her upcoming album Love Songs to the Universe, Sarah shares stories that highlight the healing, joy, and connection music offers — especially in later life.Whether you’re passionate about music, aging, creative arts, or personal transformation, this conversation is filled with warmth, insight, and heart.👉 Bonus: Grab my FREE download featuring 8 powerful guest stories: https://bit.ly/8TopPodcastStories🔗 Connect and Work with Me🎙️ Want to be a guest? Apply here: https://forms.gle/XLyXrwzt9jZ5S4Hp6💬 For collabs or questions: https://livingonthebside.com/contact-us/☕ Support the podcast: https://ko-fi.com/livingonthebside💫 About Sarah Martin McConnellSarah is the Founder and Executive Director Emeritus of Music for Seniors, a non-profit bringing live music to over 30,000 older adults annually. A TEDx speaker, award-winning advocate for creative aging, and accomplished performer, Sarah’s work has been featured on PBS NewsHour’s CANVAS series.Her new Christmas single is out now: https://bit.ly/EveryHeartGoesHome 🎶 Album Love Songs to the Universe drops in 2025!Connect with Sarah: 🌐 Website: www.sarahmartinmcconnell.com 📱 FB: Sarah Martin McConnell 📷 Instagram: @sarah.martin.mcconnell 🎵 TikTok: @sarahmartinmcconnell

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