By 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 Summit Wellness Contributor Marc Lee Shannon So, I ask you: How long will you live, and how well will you be when this journey reaches port? Notice that the question has two parts: how long and how well? I am digesting and reflecting on a book now, and I'm about ⅓ finished, so this […]
Read MoreThe Health Benefits of Trees: Nature's Remedy for Mind and Body By: Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW “There is unrest in the forest, Trouble with the trees For the maples want more sunlight And the oaks ignore their pleas.” —Rush, The Trees In many parts of the world, our forests and trees are in trouble. Climate change, urban development, pollution, and […]
Read MoreBy Summit FM General Manager Tommy Bruno Stepping into my mother's house is like entering a sensory sanctuary. The space vibrates with life— healthy plants stretch toward sunlight, bowls of fresh fruit offer bursts of color, and, always, there's music dancing through the air. She's mastered the art of perfect volume: loud enough to recognize […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, MSW, LISW, Summit Wellness Coordinator When I listen to Allison Russell’s music, I feel inspired, soothed, and deeply connected—to her story, to the beauty of resilience, and to the healing power of song. Having followed her journey, I’m continually amazed by the joy she radiates on stage, a testament to her resilience […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky - Summit FM Wellness Coordinator The holiday season is a time of celebration, but it can also bring stress, overwhelm, and emotional exhaustion. Between endless to-do lists, financial pressures, and complex family dynamics, it’s easy to feel like the joy of the season is slipping away. One often-overlooked tool for managing holiday […]
Read MoreBy Summit Now Contributor Marc Lee Shannon In the spring of 1979, I was twenty years old and away from home, really away, for the first time. Six months prior, I was surprisingly accepted to an up-and-coming music/technology school named G.I.T., which allowed 120 students per semester. Looking back, I am confident I was #119 […]
Read MoreBy Sarah Swirsky, Summit FM Wellness Coordinator Have you ever felt inspired, motivated, or relaxed by combining music and movement? If so, you’re onto something—research shows that pairing music and movement can profoundly impact mental and physical well-being. The rhythm of music naturally encourages the body to move, helping to reduce stress, boost mood, promote […]
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