Emily the Songbird: Recent Episodes
Emily A Yurcheshen
I am on a musical mission to help you find your song. My mission started 20 years ago when I birthed my first song on a beach in Portugal and it expanded to create harmony in the home with family music lessons and now is being expanded outward to the world. The podcast includes songs, stories and interviews by amazing people who are learning what it means to Find their Song.
Do you want to rock your radiance for 2023? In this illuminating interview, Richard and I share our thoughts about the deaths of 2022 and the rebirth of our radiance for 2023. We share our tales about the sorrows and joys that help us to align for our essence, which is what I like to call our song. There is also a magic and musical surprise at the end of the episode to welcome in 2023!
In this enlightening episode, Dawer shares his dance journey from Cuba to Santa Barbara. We also connect the building blocks of music and dance connect us to elements of the universe and guide us to leading with the heart.
Are you transforming your business and interested in starting or growing a podcast? In this interview, Julia shares her story of rebirthing and rebranding her business to become the creator of the Elevated Femmes Podcast and a Podcast Strategist for others bmwho want to give voice to their vision. Julia has quickly become a guide for me as I am rebirthing and rebranding my business and podcast. Tune in to hear this inspiring talk and to learn to grow your business and podcast in balanced, healthy, and self-loving ways.
In this episode, I model how my recent breakup is really a breakthrough. When we commit to changing our thoughts, feelings and habits even with baby steps our lives and relationships will transform.
This podcast is geared toward empaths and highly sensitive creatives who want support to expand into the fullness of who they are. In this episode, I will share some Dark Night Of the Soul stories to inspire listeners to gain courage to try again when things just don’t appear to be working out.
In this episode, Victoria and I share the powerful partnership of two programs that boost your consciousness and spark your joy!
In this intimate interview, Tracy Shawn shares the birthing of her beautiful new novel, Floating Underwater. This is a richly interwoven story about love and loss, friendship and sisterhood that speaks to the heart of the feminine. We follow Paloma, the protagonist, on her oceanic heroine's journey as she traverses outer and inner obstacles to uncover secrets that transform.
Miguel shares how he transformed his 17-year health anxiety and obesity. As his briefs began to change, he lost 60 pounds. Listen to find out how he did it.
In this episode, I share about the challenges and gifts of shining my light in the world.
In this episode, Kathleen and I dialogue about the ways we can find, give and receive support during these transformative times.
In this delightful interview, Viola Penn, my ukulele/songwriting student shares her views about the healing power of singing and strumming her uke. She also performs an original called "River of Song".
In this episode, Julie shares her journey of how unblocking her creativity led to her visionary business that focuses on self expression, sharing one’s passion and voice to create community and connection through art. Visit her website at www.lstiknstuk.com. To be a guest on my podcast, please email me at eyurcheshen@gmail.com
In this fun loving episode, Quinn and I take a musical stroll down memory lane to share a few thoughts and songs that may heal your heart and spark joy!
In this empowering episode, Gail honors her hero Dr. Martin Luther King as she recalls marching and singing during the Civil Rights Movement. We also talk about the healing power and playfulness of songwriting..
Do you have a dream to sing, play the guitar, ukulele or shine your love light to the world? Then join me for the beginning of your transformational hero’s journey and honoring a hero who sacrificed his life for his dream of equality and peace.
In this entertaining episode, Unity Toastmaster/ Area E3 Director and financial advisor at Wealth Management Strategies, Esron Gates shares his story of transformation in this past COVID year. You'll learn some great tips of how creative play, music, and Toastmasters can help you expand your public speaking and grow a business that educates others on financial literacy skills while giving back to your community.
In this episode, Megan shares about how creativity and writing has helped her transcend her fears and supported her physical healing.
This is the first episode in a 12-week series that guides listeners to use songwriting and singing to create an ongoing, intimate dialogue with the Divine. For more information and to register for it, please visit my website at .emilysongbird.com.
In this first episode, Emily and her partner Miguel introduce their approach to creating external and internal space for the sacred in relationship. They explore the deeper meaning of the acronym space (Creating a sacred place and practice to open to compassionate communication and expressing vulnerability).
In this rich episode, Dorothy shares three simple ways to help us to know we are valuing ourselves. And click on the link below to enjoy a sweet musical treat from Dorothy to remind us celebrate the gift of our lives in song. Visit writeinside.com to learn more about Dorothy and listen to her beautiful song Christmas tonight at this link below. Happy Holidays!
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In this touching interview, Mary shares her healing journey with song. Having been diagnosed with an auto immune disease in childhood and more recently stage 4 cancer, Mary has been able to find healing through her voice and song.
In this interview, Michele tells us her story of making music through the decades all the way from jamming with songwriter Kate Wolf in Northern California in the 1970's to her exciting adventures in Mexico.
Are you ready to step into your new self image, one defined by you not by the expectations of others? Then join me in this inspiring episode to celebrate the "you" you are today and to celebrate the community around you that sees you in the fullness of who you are.
Correction-Bronnie Ware wrote the book The Top Five Regrets of the Dying says that the number 1 regret of the dying is that people wished they had lived true to themselves instead of for the expectations of others and Dr. Zach Bush MD talks about literally holding the energy of the sun and that our form changes from one moment to the next.
Have you ever wanted to play the guitar? If so, check out this fun interview with Songwriter and Gifted Guitar Guy QUINN Rollen. He has a heart of gold and inspires anyone to have fun making music.
In this delightful interview, Leslie shares her dance, design and teaching journey with us as well as tips to stay healthy and happy during the winter season.
In this inspiring episode, you will hear insights and wisdom about courage and community from newly elected Goleta City Council Member Kyle Richards plus a special holiday song with his husband Eric Waldo.
In this romantic and adventurous interview, David shares the power of journaling and songwriting to bring him the love of his life, his wife, Angel the Harpist. To hear this beautiful song "Firestar," please visit https://www.angeltheharpist.com/davids-music.
Do you have a burning creative spirit? Then join me for this special episode with Bethany Anderson as we explore the inner terrain of music making. Bethany is not only an accomplished visual artist but she also loves to sing and play guitar. Also if you'd like to check out Bethany's beautiful pottery, visit her Instagram site at bethanyanderson805.
What do a safety engineer and a real estate agent have in common? Find out in this exciting episode where I interview safety engineer Miguel Trujillo as we watched the recent rocket launch from Vandenberg Air Force Base as well as an interview with Village Property real estate agent Chuck Aljien about a tremendously kind act that he did for me last week.
Are you looking for some inspiration and to be sparked with joy? Kimi Vandyk is a powerful loving light in this world. She's an activist, a songwriter and a woman who is following her heart and mission. Enjoy this light and playful conversation. And who knows maybe you'll find yourself inspired to play the ukulele and sing your song.
In this episode, Angel shares about her healing musical journey and delights us as she plays an original composition on the harp. I am so blessed to have her as a guest for she has a musical mission that she would like to amplifying to the world.
In this episode, I share how to align your inner and outer truth so that you can clearly and simply share your message with the world.
In this episode, I model a way to break the shame cycle that can derail us on our creative paths.
In this episode, I model the courage I teach my students to develop on their musical paths. Through sharing influential teachings and poetry, I guide listeners along my inner journey of writing a song on election day and humbly offering it as a prayer for our world.
In this episode, I interview my partner in love and life Miguel about the importance of honoring the shadow in ourselves and relationships.
How do you welcome your shadow? How do you make space for the parts of you that scare you or that you resist the most? This episode is a playful looks at how we can embrace the deeper, darker aspects of who we are and how a spooky song can lighten our way as we trick-or-treat through life.
There is a song singing in your soul right now. Can you hear it? This episode explores the importance of aligning your inner and outer voice to express the love of who you are.
In this episode, I share about the power of surrender on our creative paths. Sometimes, as artists and entrepreneurs, we think we have to do it all to stay authentic, but relinquishing control is necessary to find your wings and expand your vision to the world.
In this episode, I share the traps of the ego that can snag us along our creative, spiritual paths and ways to realign with our highest calling when we get caught.
This is a segment from the second chapter in my audio book. It introduces the idea of finding the sound/frequency that aligns you with the love that you are and how this "sound" can shine a light on the shadow beliefs that keep you from rockin' your deepest dreams.
This second episode is an invitation to join me on a quest. My intention is to shift the energy from being the victim/rescuer of your story to giving deeper voice to the rockstar or hero of your Life. This means opening to the adventure of becoming the largest, most expanded You that you can be and to to take as Robert Frost says, "the road less traveled". This start with exploring your passions and committing to rock your deepest dreams.
This is the first section of an audio book in which I share authentic, stories, songs and insights from my musical and magical adventures. My intention is to inspire listeners to discover the healing power of their own voice, ignite them to manifest their deepest creative dreams and raise their vibration to love.