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The Sounding Board Sessions

The Sounding Board Sessions is where music and mental health meet. Hosted by songwriter and artist Nik Lizcano and licensed therapist Emily Litzow, this podcast dives into the psychology behind songs—unpacking the emotions, mental health themes, and songwriting techniques…

Podcast · By Nik Lizcano & Emily Litzow · English · Official site

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Sep 14, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 14, 2026

    Making Space for What We’re “Ashamed To Admit” – with Emma Driver (opens the original)

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    In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Nik and Emily are joined by singer-songwriter Emma Driver to talk about her debut EP, Ashamed To Admit This. Emma reflects on the profound shifts she’s experienced in identity, relationships, illness, and creativity over the past few years—and how those experiences found their way into her music. Together, they explore shame, self-compassion, somatic healing, and what happens when we stop trying to push away the feelings we’d rather hide. Through a

  2. Episode · Jul 27, 2026

    Motherhood, Music & Identity with Moda Spira (opens the original)

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    In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, hosts Nik and Emily are joined by singer-songwriter Latifa Alattas to discuss her latest project under the name Moda Spira, an intimate exploration of her postpartum experience. Together, they unpack the identity shifts that come with becoming a mother, the challenges of navigating perfectionism, anxiety, and creativity during one of life’s biggest transitions, and how music can help us process difficult seasons. Blending honest conversation, menta

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