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What is Summit Wellness?

Summit Wellness is a multimedia program dedicated to harnessing the power of music to enhance health and wellness across diverse communities. Originally known as Rock and Recovery, the program has evolved to address a broader spectrum of mental health and wellness topics. Through engaging music experiences and public service campaigns, Summit Wellness fosters community connections and supports mental well-being for individuals of all ages.


Our Summit Wellness staff comprises behavioral health professionals passionate about music and the arts. They collaborate with the station staff and local artists to provide innovative wellness experiences centered around music, reaching out to underserved populations in the community and Summit FM members.

By 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 […]
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Join us for a meaningful, sober-friendly New Year's Eve afternoon celebration at House 330 at 532 W. Market St. in Akron. The day will kick off with music from The Summit FM and delicious offerings from House 330 vendors, including Secret Pizza and Taco Tuesday specials. At 2:30 p.m., Marc Lee Shannon will host a […]
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Summit Wellness: Gratitude - "That Tow Truck Up North"

By The Summit FM on December 04, 2024
By Matt Anthony - Summit FM Digital Media Specialist Click. Click. Click. The dashboard lit up, and the 2012 Hyundai wanted to kick over. But it wouldn’t. I tried an Our Father and a Hail Mary. I tried a meditation technique to try to stay calm. I even inserted the key into the ignition after rotating it three times […]
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The Power of Encouragement

By The Summit FM on November 25, 2024
By 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 […]
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Summit Wellness: Music & Movement

By Ryan Humbert on November 23, 2024
By 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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Wavelengths: Mindful Music with You in Mind

By The Summit FM on November 21, 2024
Akron, OH – November 22, 2024—The Summit FM, Akron's musically adventurous public radio station, is excited to announce the launch of Wavelengths, a new streaming radio station playing mindful music designed to enhance relaxation and well-being. Beginning November 22, 2024, Wavelengths will be available to listeners via The Summit FM’s website and smartphone app, offering a soothing soundtrack to support […]
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