Saved by a Song With Mary Gauthier

Singer songwriter Mary Gauthier has been changing the world one song at a time for the past 20 years. This week, Mary joins host Paula Felps to talk about her new book, Saved by a Song: The Art and Healing Power of Songwriting, which is a fascinating look at the healing power of music both for those who create it and those who listen to it. She also talks with us about her work with SongwritingWith:Soldiers and Frontline Songs, and how those organizations are using music to help individuals heal from the trauma they’ve experienced.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• How Mary found her calling as a songwriter.
• Why music is so important to our mental health.
• How music is helpful in healing from trauma.