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Music, Overcoming Fear, and Healing from Loss with Graham Nancarrow

Soul Wide Open with Michelle Renee

Release Date: 03/28/2024

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In this episode of the Soul Wide Open podcast, host Michelle Renee sits down with Graham Nancarrow, a talented country music artist from Nashville. Graham shares his journey from growing up in San Diego with a famous father to finding healing and purpose through music. The conversation delves into the power of music, spirituality, and overcoming fear to follow one's true calling.

Graham opens up about his struggles with guilt and shame, the loss of his father, and how music became his path to healing. Michelle and Graham discuss the importance of listening to the inner voice, trusting the divine path, and living a life free from fear.

Join Graham Nancarrow and Michelle Renee as they explore the transformative power of music, spirituality, and following one's true calling in this inspiring and candid conversation.

 Talking Points: 

  • 00:00:00 - Introduction and Technical Issues

  • 00:04:44 - Diversity in Country Music

  • 00:05:30 - Growing Up in San Diego

  • 00:10:00 - Musical Influences and Inspiration

  • 00:15:00 - Coping with Loss and Grief

  • 00:17:30. - Coping with Feeling Misunderstood

  • 00:20:00 - Finding Healing Through Music

  • 00:25:00 - Spirituality and Personal Growth

  • 00:30:00 - Overcoming Fear and Trusting the Divine Path

  • 00:35:00 - Embracing Gratitude and Joy

  • 00:40:00 - Taking Action and Following Inner Calling

  • 00:45:00 - Music Career Updates and Future Plans

 Quotes:

"He was a humble man. He was the best dude I ever knew."

"I mean, they're people they're singing about your past and your present and your future and your family and our country."

"Well, the whole reason I found spirituality is because I was desperately seeking to live my life happily and not die."

"If you don't believe in something bigger than yourself, then you're saying you're it."

"I believe in something bigger. I believe that there is a soul and there is a calling of the soul."

"I agree.For me, it's either fear or trust, man. I am going to trust and move forward and not let fear stop me."

"How am I gonna make that count? How am I gonna make that matter? That's what this show is all about."

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