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 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 […]
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