By Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW-S As a working talk therapist, I believe deeply in the power of a good conversation. Being heard, gaining insight, and feeling connected can be life-changing. But I can also tell you this: when I’m in a funk, one of the most reliable ways I shift my mood is […]
Read MoreMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re inviting you to join something simple and energizing, our Movement for Mental Health Challenge. As a station rooted in music and community, we care about your wellbeing and believe that all movement - especially when paired with music - can be a powerful tool for feeling better. […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM Contributor Matt Anthony "People ask me what I do in the winter when there's no baseball. I'll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring." - Rogers Hornsby I had an innate confirmation, early in my youth, that it was the best game ever invented. While […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW Roots and Resilience is a series celebrating artists whose stories reveal how music can help us overcome adversity, embrace vulnerability, and transform life’s challenges into creative expression. Did you know Grammy-winning guitarist and songwriter Molly Tuttle has lived with alopecia universalis since she was just three years old? Alopecia is […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW Here’s some fascinating news for music lovers: going to concerts regularly might actually help you live longer. A study led by behavioral science expert Patrick Fagan (in collaboration with O2) suggests that attending live music events every two weeks can boost your sense of well-being by 21%. That includes a […]
Read MoreBy Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist A worn brick alley in Annapolis. Paint weathered and removed over time on the railing of a stairwell in St. Louis. Or the scuffed and grooved surface of a check-out counter in an old convenience store here in Akron. These timeless tales, and the stories they […]
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