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“Grieving, like illness, is a rollercoaster.” This week, Halle hosts Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, on the Out Of Grief Comes Art podcast! They discuss Lisa's incredible variety of creations that stemmed from the grief of her chronic illness, the artistic process, and the harsh realities of managing illness daily. Lisa Sniderman's received more than 100 accolades and awards as the artist Aoede, and is author of a powerful new spoken word musical audiobook: "The Grieving Project" (Aug 2020), all while battling a rare chronic illness for 14 years. Music is and art are her lifelines, and she obsessively creates to express, heal and empower others to grieve and thrive. Follow her online: thegrievingproject.com | Facebook: @aoedemuse @aoedemusemusic @grievingproject; IG: aoede.muse, grievingproject; twitter: @aoedemuse; Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/aoede/

This episode of Big Blend Radio features Lisa Sniderman aka “Aoede”, an award-winning folk singer-songwriter and author of the memoir, “A Light in the Darkness,” and creator of the new spoken word audiobook ““The Grieving Project: A Moving Journey Through 14 Stages of Grieving & Thriving.” In the audiobook, four actors with chronic illness (including Sniderman) narrate an emotional journey through the 7 stages of grieving and the 7 stages of thriving, set to 22 tracks of original instrumental music. More at https://alightinthedarkness.info/the-grieving-project/

Join Nancy J. Reid and Lisa D. Smith, the mother-daughter travel team and publishers of Big Blend Magazines, for Big Blend Radio’s Champagne Sundays Show, airing live from Top of the Mountain AirBnB in Springville, Pennsylvania. On This Episode: - Cooking with Ruth Milstein, author of the Gourmand award-winning recipe book, “Cooking with Love: Ventures Into the New Israeli Cuisine.” We'll discuss her Sweet Orange Coconut Glazed Chicken Recipe.  - Susan Hoffman, author of “Grand Distance” that focuses on the choices grandparents have to make when faced with blocks to visitation with grandchildren.  - Lisa Sniderman aka “Aoede”, an award-winning folk singer-songwriter and author of the memoir, “A Light in the Darkness” and the new spoken word  audiobook “The Grieving Project.” Music is “Date Nut Porridge” by the the Walk-A-Bout Band, and “Stepping Stones” by Kimia Penton. 

Description After suffering for more than a decade from a rare autoimmune disease, dermatomyositis (DM), a progressive muscle weakness disease, Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, has persevered by obsessively turning to creativity to express herself and as a healing path.   An award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist, playwright, filmmaker and author, Aoede’s life purpose is also becoming a light in the darkness and a muse, offering support, compassion, inspiration, connection, and encouragement to those who need it most-especially those experiencing transformations: illness, disability, or unexpected life challenges.  Aoede is a living example that it is possible to live a life filled with hope, passion, and joy, even if the shape and substance of our dreams change.   What You Will Hear in This Episode Lisa’s personal journey battling and managing dermatomyositis and its life altering effects as well as the challenges of going from being completely independent to totally dependent. The SPOON Theory: Living with a limited number of spoons The importance of finding balance between your passions and self care. Aoede’s discovery of how to use her creativity to help people process their losses or transformations and the importance of going through the grieving process. Discovering balanced wellness Tips on how to move from surviving to thriving 7 stages of grief and 7 stages of thriving   Quotes “Creating and creativity enables me to not focus on being sick and the darkness…...it gives me purpose and meaning.  It reminds me I am not my illness.” “My illness is a continuing journey.” “Whatever your self care and needs are, attend to them.  Don’t have guilt over that because sometimes to do that means that you’re going to be able to be more present and able to be there for yourself and for others.” “I have to allow myself to grieve” “Just allow yourself to be open to the experience, and whatever is coming up for you, sit with it, cause that, to me, is what grieving is about.  It’s not linear, it’s a journey, it’s not a one time event” Mentioned A Light in the Darkness The Grieving Project audio book Myositis support and understanding Twitter / facebook @aoedemuse @aoedemusemusic

As told by the artist, Aoede: I Forgot to Grieve... During the 12 years I’ve lived with my rare progressive muscle weakness disease, dermatomyositis, I forgot to grieve... and I decided I'd turn my disease into an opportunity to heal myself and others, using spoken words and music, empowering others who may have also forgotten to grieve... Now more than ever, during these unsettling and unprecedented times when hope and healing are necessary on so many levels, we need to continue to find ways to thrive. But first, we need to grieve... our losses, our unwanted changes, our transformations. And The Grieving Project can help us do just that. The Grieving Project is a powerful and inventive spoken word audiobook that sets the stages of grief to music… the entire audiobook-all 22 tracks-is spoken over original musical compositions. Four different young adults. Four different chronic illness experiences. Plunging through 14 stages of grieving and thriving, through a melding of words and an emotional orchestra. Taking us on a moving journey from surviving... to thriving. The Grieving Project is more than an audiobook; it is a road map to our hearts, an invitation for you to grieve your loss, your change, your unexpected and unwanted transformation, and the inspiration and encouragement you need to awaken, express, rejuvenate, activate, connect, shine and truly thrive! To learn more about The Grieving Project: https://alightinthedarkness.info/the-grieving-project/ aoedemuse.com facebook.com/aoedemusemusic

About Guest: Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is an award-winning folk-pop artist, playwright, author and filmmaker who obsessively creates to heal. She’s won more than 85 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays and books since 2012. She has suffered from dermatomyositis, a rare autoimmune disease for more than 12 years.

This week on ART ON THE AIR (9/18 & 9/20) We feature folk-pop artist Lisa Sniderman, Aoede, and her new The Grieving Project release, then cellist Josh McClain with Somatic Movement therapist Rosario Sammartino. Our Spotlight is with Trisha Hernandez of South Shore Arts discussing their upcoming virtual Beaux Arts Ball Tune in on Friday at 11am for our hour long conversation with our special guests or listen on the web at WVLP.org Listen to past ART ON THE AIR shows at brech.com/aota. Rebroadcast on WVLP - Monday at 5pm and Sunday (9/13) on 7pm on Lakeshore Public Radio 89.1FM or lakeshorepublicradio.org. Please have your friends send show feedback to Lakeshore at: radiofeedback@lakeshorepublicmedia.org Send your questions about our show to artontheairwvlp@gmail.com. LIKE us on Facebook.com/artonthairwvlp to keep up to date about art issues in the Region. New and encore episodes also heard as podcasts on: anchor.fm/art-on-the-air, NPR ONE, and Spotify (open.spotify.com/show/1s7QF3ApaM2gOKQUam8BT7), and several other podcast platforms. Larry A Brechner & Ester Golden hosts of ART ON THE AIR.

Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is an award-winning quirky folk-pop musician, playwright, author, and filmmaker from San Francisco. She’s been honored with more than 85 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays, and books since 2012 — all while living from rare autoimmune disorder dermatomyositis (or DM, as she calls it), a progressive muscle weakness disease. Her memoir, A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude chronicles her decade-plus journey living with DM while creating to heal. As Aoede, she creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays. Her goal as an advocate is to encourage and inspire others — especially those experiencing transformations, from chronic illness and disability to unexpected life challenges. Hers is a joyful perspective on living well with chronic illness, and her latest venture is a free two-week virtual summit entitled Keep Shining: How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited Energy, which will be hosted online from July 10th-24th. The summit will bring together a vibrant interactive community of 60 expert speakers; thriving artists who battle chronic illness, alternative practitioners, spiritual teachers and healers, creative therapists, thought leaders, medical professionals, and online support communities; who will share stories, resources, tools, practices, strategies, tips, and life lessons through conversational videos in order to help those of us struggling with chronic illness, caretakers, and loved ones to THRIVE. Tune in as Lisa shares: that she was first diagnosed 12 years ago — 6 weeks before her wedding that chronic illness treatment is always focused on the physical, and rarely addresses mental health and other holistic concerns what dermatomyositis is — a progressive muscle disease that also attacks and weakens her immune system that in 2010, she had a DM flare that left in hospital for a month, and led to such severe muscle weakness that she had to learn the basics of motion all over again why her life is “firmly cast in Jello” what pacing looks like when you’re living with chronic illness what to expect at her free virtual summit this month

On the podcast today, I’m so excited for you to hear from creative and artist, Lisa Sniderman aka Aoede. Lisa takes us through her story with having chronic illness for over 12 years and how she has learned to use her creativity to transition into surviving to thriving. While chronic illness is debilitating and positivity may seem impossible at some points in our journeys, learning to find things to hold on to and move forward in your life are so important. We talk about grief, creativity and seeing wellness / health holistically. We chat in depth about her virtual summit for those with chronic illness: How to Thrive with Chronic Illness and Limited Energy. This FREE summit will be happening July 10-24 online. Sign up here! In today’s episode we chat about: The difference between functional and conventional medicine and why Karyn chose her career Karyn's book, Heal, and what inspired her to write a roadmap for healing for those with chronic illness Your genes are not your destiny! Feeling stuck is a story - let's find the reason we feel the way we feel How to empower yourself along your healing journey instead of getting stuck in victimhood Links and things… Sign up for the virtual summit! Aoede Music Facebook How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited Energy Facebook Group Lights in the Darkness: Artists, Authors, Musicians Creating to Heal Facebook Group “A Light in the Darkness” (purchase her book!) A video sharing her story and struggle with rare illness, disability and recovery Jessie's Instagram Chronically Healing Facebook Group

We are glad to have Tony-O, a great Blues singer who has released Blues O Blues with special guests The Uptown Horns...Should be a amazing show where we will talk about Blues, Music and his role in all of this...Also on the Show will be Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) is a multi award-winning San Francisco-based quirky folk pop artist, playwright, filmmaker and author who has struggled and thrived with a rare chronic illness for 11 1/2 years while obsessively creating to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays.Aoede has been honored with more than 80 awards for her songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays and books since 2012. She's accomplished all of this against a very fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare disease: Dermatomyositis (DM), a progressive muscle weakness disease. Living with a chronic illness, Sniderman creates, records, and shares her original musicals, art and music as a healing path and to give back. “Telling stories, creating recordings and turning them into theater productions makes me feel most alive, purposeful and deeply connected to others,” says Sniderman. “Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating.”And we will also have Dr. Funk on  the show as well to talk about his musical journey......Also joining us will be Dollnita Watson whose career is dedicated to Parenting and Marriage Consulting.....It should be another enlightening conversation.

We are glad to have Dr. Funk, a singer who has bi-costal ties and some great musical legacy on the show.......We also had planned to have Tony-O, a great Blues singer who has released Blues O Blues with special guests The Uptown Horns...But we will have to reschedule him to talk about Blues, Music and his role in all of this...Also on the Show will be Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) is a multi award-winning San Francisco-based quirky folk pop artist, playwright, filmmaker and author who has struggled and thrived with a rare chronic illness for 11 1/2 years while obsessively creating to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays.Aoede has been honored with more than 80 awards for her songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays and books since 2012. She's accomplished all of this against a very fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare disease: Dermatomyositis (DM), a progressive muscle weakness disease. Living with a chronic illness, Sniderman creates, records, and shares her original musicals, art and music as a healing path and to give back. “Telling stories, creating recordings and turning them into theater productions makes me feel most alive, purposeful and deeply connected to others,” says Sniderman. “Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating.”And, we also had two representatives of Brooklyn Bark, a pet organization in New York....And we also had a major business leader from California on the show as well......Also joining us will be Dollnita Watson whose career is dedicated to Parenting and Marriage Consulting.....It should be another enlightening conversation.

We are glad to have Dr. Funk, a singer who has bi-costal ties and some great musical legacy on the show.......We also had planned to have Tony-O, a great Blues singer who has released Blues O Blues with special guests The Uptown Horns...But we will have to reschedule him to talk about Blues, Music and his role in all of this...Also on the Show will be Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) is a multi award-winning San Francisco-based quirky folk pop artist, playwright, filmmaker and author who has struggled and thrived with a rare chronic illness for 11 1/2 years while obsessively creating to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays.Aoede has been honored with more than 80 awards for her songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays and books since 2012. She's accomplished all of this against a very fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare disease: Dermatomyositis (DM), a progressive muscle weakness disease. Living with a chronic illness, Sniderman creates, records, and shares her original musicals, art and music as a healing path and to give back. “Telling stories, creating recordings and turning them into theater productions makes me feel most alive, purposeful and deeply connected to others,” says Sniderman. “Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating.”And, we also had two representatives of Brooklyn Bark, a pet organization in New York....And we also had a major business leader from California on the show as well......Also joining us will be Dollnita Watson whose career is dedicated to Parenting and Marriage Consulting.....It should be another enlightening conversation.

We are glad to have Tony-O, a great Blues singer who has released Blues O Blues with special guests The Uptown Horns...Should be a amazing show where we will talk about Blues, Music and his role in all of this...Also on the Show will be Lisa Sniderman (Aoede) is a multi award-winning San Francisco-based quirky folk pop artist, playwright, filmmaker and author who has struggled and thrived with a rare chronic illness for 11 1/2 years while obsessively creating to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays.Aoede has been honored with more than 80 awards for her songwriting, audiobooks, films, stage plays and books since 2012. She's accomplished all of this against a very fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare disease: Dermatomyositis (DM), a progressive muscle weakness disease. Living with a chronic illness, Sniderman creates, records, and shares her original musicals, art and music as a healing path and to give back. “Telling stories, creating recordings and turning them into theater productions makes me feel most alive, purposeful and deeply connected to others,” says Sniderman. “Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating.”And we will also have Dr. Funk on  the show as well to talk about his musical journey......Also joining us will be Dollnita Watson whose career is dedicated to Parenting and Marriage Consulting.....It should be another enlightening conversation.

With all the fake news and unrest, it's time to talk about something positive for a change.  Like being tested positive for a chronic illness.  Hey, it all depends on your outlook.  Lisa (aka Aoede) takes the optimistic approach, which might explain her 85 awards for songwriting, plays, films, and other muse-like endeavors. Keep Shining: How to Thrive With Chronic Illness and Limited Energy Jul 10th-24th

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Aoede - Take Back Gracious Me - Warrior Devinne Meyers - When I Heard About Timmy Robbi Atkins - Lead You Home Macy Warner - Angeline Betty Morrell - I Can Stand by You  Michelle Deck - Lost Cog Jenny Van Alstyne - Meant for More Cristina LaPoint-Smalley - Anxiety Jennifer-Crystal Johnson - Be Okay  For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Ali McManus at: Visit our Sponsor Laura Suarez at: Visit our Sponsor Michelle Deck at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Aoede - Take Back Gracious Me - Warrior Devinne Meyers - When I Heard About Timmy Robbi Atkins - Lead You Home Macy Warner - Angeline Betty Morrell - I Can Stand by You  Michelle Deck - Lost Cog Jenny Van Alstyne - Meant for More Cristina LaPoint-Smalley - Anxiety Jennifer-Crystal Johnson - Be Okay  For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Ali McManus at: Visit our Sponsor Laura Suarez at: Visit our Sponsor Michelle Deck at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Melanie Devaney - A Day In The Light DeDe Wedekind - Stronger Ashtani - No More Tracy Colletto - Those Secrets Glory Taylor - Hell Ain't Hard To Find Cindy Slee - Don't Give Up Melissa L Shannon - Daily Reflections Adrienne Catuara - Where Do I Go From Here Aoede - Keep Shining Sangeeta Kaur - Rise Up For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Alika Arlyn at:   Visit our Sponsor Cindy Slee at: Visit our Sponsor Ali McManus at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Melanie Devaney - A Day In The Light DeDe Wedekind - Stronger Ashtani - No More Tracy Colletto - Those Secrets Glory Taylor - Hell Ain't Hard To Find Cindy Slee - Don't Give Up Melissa L Shannon - Daily Reflections Adrienne Catuara - Where Do I Go From Here Aoede - Keep Shining Sangeeta Kaur - Rise Up For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Alika Arlyn at:   Visit our Sponsor Cindy Slee at: Visit our Sponsor Ali McManus at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is an award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist, playwright, teaching artist, author, filmmaker from San Francisco who obsessively creates to heal. She creates and records unique, original full-length fantasy musicals on audiobooks that she adapts to musical theater stage plays. She’s been honored with more than 80 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, and stage plays since 2012 all while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a progressive muscle weakness disease. Lisa’s mission is to be a light and a muse by inspiring, engaging, empowering, connecting with, encouraging, and supporting young adults and kids at heart of all ages, challenges, and abilities through original art and music. Her new memoir: A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude, chronicles her 10-year journey living with chronic illness while creating to heal. Lisa founded an online community of artists creating to heal and collaborated with more than 50 artists who are also creating to heal, culminating in an online video showcase and live multi-media performances in December 2018. Links to website, author page(s) and social media: Websites and Social Media: https://alightinthedarkness.info doyoubelieveinmagic.info whataredreamsmadeof.com isloveafairytale.com aoedemuse.com facebook.com/aoedemusemusic twitter.com/aoedemuse youtube.com/aoedemuse Author Page on Crimson Cloak: http://crimsoncloakpublishing.com/lisa-sniderman.html Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Lisa-Sniderman/e/B07H1XTQ9K/ Get 3 Ebooks for $5 by visiting: www.crimsoncloakpublishing.com and clicking on the “bookstore” link. Use promo code 3FOR5 at checkout. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/support Leave feedback and connect with me at the following links: Email: annwrites75@gmail.com Website: https://annwritesinspiration.com/contact Voice messages from anywhere: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message Social media: https://www.facebook.com/annwritesinspiration https://twitter.com/annwrites75 Subscribe to my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/annsmusic1 --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/inspirational-journeys/message

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Leslie Beauvais - Get Crazy Sascha Osborn - Love Finds You Dot Raiser - Carry On Lynne Taylor - Grant and Lee Cayla Brooke - Folsom Prison Blues Betty Jo Rockwell - Love Letters Jacnique Nina - Wish of the Heart Michelle Shafer - Nothing We Lack Anna Durkacz - Wishful Thinking Aoede - Love Proof For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Randy Rochelle at: Visit our Sponsor Liz Cirelli at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Leslie Beauvais - Get Crazy Sascha Osborn - Love Finds You Dot Raiser - Carry On Lynne Taylor - Grant and Lee Cayla Brooke - Folsom Prison Blues Betty Jo Rockwell - Love Letters Jacnique Nina - Wish of the Heart Michelle Shafer - Nothing We Lack Anna Durkacz - Wishful Thinking Aoede - Love Proof For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Randy Rochelle at: Visit our Sponsor Liz Cirelli at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Leslie Beauvais - Get Crazy Sascha Osborn - Love Finds You Dot Raiser - Carry On Lynne Taylor - Grant and Lee Cayla Brooke - Folsom Prison Blues Betty Jo Rockwell - Love Letters Jacnique Nina - Wish of the Heart Michelle Shafer - Nothing We Lack Anna Durkacz - Wishful Thinking Aoede - Love Proof For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Randy Rochelle at: Visit our Sponsor Liz Cirelli at: Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Cassandra Vohs-Demann - The Garden Jaynee Thorne - Before I Loved You Michelle Shafer - Bridge To Our Love Faith Rumer - Te Amo Aoede - Fairy Tale Love Jaane Doe - All as it Comes Juliet Varnedoe - Rhythm & Romance Deborah Berg - Meet Me In the Middle Susan Horowitz - Slow As Honey Ellen Edwards - How Loved You Are Benita Charles - I Miss You Reina Mystique - Cuz Ur My Baby Doyle (feat. Julianna McDuffie) - Everything Grows Liz Cirelli & Ples Jones - Rise For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Jaane Doe at: Visit our Sponsor Grace Garland at: Visit our Sponsor Ellen Edwards at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Cassandra Vohs-Demann - The Garden Jaynee Thorne - Before I Loved You Michelle Shafer - Bridge To Our Love Faith Rumer - Te Amo Aoede - Fairy Tale Love Jaane Doe - All as it Comes Juliet Varnedoe - Rhythm & Romance Deborah Berg - Meet Me In the Middle Susan Horowitz - Slow As Honey Ellen Edwards - How Loved You Are Benita Charles - I Miss You Reina Mystique - Cuz Ur My Baby Doyle (feat. Julianna McDuffie) - Everything Grows Liz Cirelli & Ples Jones - Rise For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Jaane Doe at: Visit our Sponsor Grace Garland at: Visit our Sponsor Ellen Edwards at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Cassandra Vohs-Demann - The Garden Jaynee Thorne - Before I Loved You Michelle Shafer - Bridge To Our Love Faith Rumer - Te Amo Aoede - Fairy Tale Love Jaane Doe - All as it Comes Juliet Varnedoe - Rhythm & Romance Deborah Berg - Meet Me In the Middle Susan Horowitz - Slow As Honey Ellen Edwards - How Loved You Are Benita Charles - I Miss You Reina Mystique - Cuz Ur My Baby Doyle (feat. Julianna McDuffie) - Everything Grows Liz Cirelli & Ples Jones - Rise For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Ed & Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Jaane Doe at: Visit our Sponsor Grace Garland at: Visit our Sponsor Ellen Edwards at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

One of the strongest women I know and one who is renowned throughout the indie music community as "Aoede The Muse," is the award-winning pop-folk singer, songwriter, artist, playwright, and author, Lisa Sniderman. She has recently released her memoir of creating music, plays, performances in face of a debilitating disease and it is a must read for anybody in the music or creative communities. She joins us to talk about A Light in the Darkness this week.  In it she discusses the Gift in the Curse. The curse is her disease, a debilitataing condition that she lives with every day;  the Gift is that because of her experience,  she can feel compelled to share, connect with and inspire others and offer a path towards healing and hope despite hardship and struggles. As long as I have known her, she has been a source of joy, creativity, and strength - no wonder she has won so many music awards! Maybe next is a book award?.  Trevor Douglas is a singer, songwriter and musician from Fort Worth, Texas.  A finalist on American Idol and Dallas winner of Hard Rock Rising 2017, he has opened for the Jonas Brothers, sang at  The Dallas International Film Festival,  and played The State Fair of Texas.  Texas even awarded him "The Most Entertaining Singer" in The Texas Top Ten competition, solidifying him as a musician to watch in the region. Trevor was also invited to give a TED Talk for TEDxSMU titled “Creativity: What Makes Us Different”.  As a songwriter, he gravitates towards a subtle pop style, sensitive lyrics, sweeping melodies, and hooky choruses, using his guitar as both an acoustic and percussive instrument, creating live backing tracks and vocal harmonies with his loop pedal.  

Award-winning San Francisco folk singer-songwriter Lisa Sniderman "Aoede" discusses her memoir "A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude," that spans 10 years of what it was like living with chronic illness, and is an inspiring message for those living with chronic illness, disability, and unexpected life challenges. www.ALightintheDarkness.Info Thank you Find Something Awesome for sponsoring this episode! www.FindSomethingAwesome.com

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit Tara Shannon featuring Cody Coyote - Someone Who Understands Liza Mulholland - Took My Breath Away Kerrie McNally - Bruises Always Heal Bachelor Girl - Speak Aoede - Take Back (Your Voice) Linda Kasko - A Needle and Thread Windfall - If It Were Your Kid The Willowbees - In the Name of Religion Rachael Sage - Tomorrow Laurie Miller - U Really Chose Emma's Revolution - I Am A Woman For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

Whitney Tai is a singer-songwriter daredevil who creates dream pop on the edge between pop and indie, rooted in emotional honesty and personal integrity.  She is simultaneously totally authentic and other worldly. Tai lost her mother to cancer when she was 10 years old, surfacing her own health issues including severe anxiety, depression and weight loss. But  she channeled her feelings into songs and poems and performing no matter the darkness inside of her. Singles led to albums like her debut Metamorphosis, then the EP Forever, followed by a series of single releases, ‘Truth Be Told” ,”How Was I Supposed To Know” and breathtaking videos and then “Shockwave”.  She is now appearing in venues across LA. Nurit Siegel Smith has been appointed as the new Executive Director Music Forward Foundation of the House of Blues , an organization that contributes over a million dollars year to music programming and education. Smith assumes leadership as the foundation’s Music Forward program embarks on its 25th year as one of the nation’s leading nonprofits creating opportunities for youth in the music industry. She comes to Music Forward after serving as Deputy Director at Grand Performances. She has extensive experience in arts and entertainment social sectors and has held positions within the Blue Man Group and Highways Performance Space and spent over a decade at the SAG-AFTRA Foundation. She will join us to lay out her vision for the future of the Music Forward Program, so vital to music in America. Award-wining singer/songwsriter/musical director / producerand voice actor AOEDE  drops by to talk about her forthcoming memoir.

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit Tara Shannon featuring Cody Coyote - Someone Who Understands Liza Mulholland - Took My Breath Away Kerrie McNally - Bruises Always Heal Bachelor Girl - Speak Aoede - Take Back (Your Voice) Linda Kasko - A Needle and Thread Windfall - If It Were Your Kid The Willowbees - In the Name of Religion Rachael Sage - Tomorrow Laurie Miller - U Really Chose Emma's Revolution - I Am A Woman For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit Tara Shannon featuring Cody Coyote - Someone Who Understands Liza Mulholland - Took My Breath Away Kerrie McNally - Bruises Always Heal Bachelor Girl - Speak Aoede - Take Back (Your Voice) Linda Kasko - A Needle and Thread Windfall - If It Were Your Kid The Willowbees - In the Name of Religion Rachael Sage - Tomorrow Laurie Miller - U Really Chose Emma's Revolution - I Am A Woman For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Elaine Peacock at: Visit our Sponsor Carol Nicodemi at: Visit our Sponsor Sue Nix Music at: Visit our Sponsor Bandzoogle at:

Lisa Sniderman, aka Aoede, is a 45-year old award-winning, quirky, folk-pop artist, playwright, teaching artist, and author from San Francisco. She's been honored with more than 50 awards for songwriting, audiobooks, and stage plays since 2012 against a fierce obstacle-while suffering from a rare autoimmune disease: dermatomyositis, a progressive muscle weakness disease. Says Lisa: “Music and art are my lifelines, and I just cannot stop creating.” Her new book is “Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude,” a guide to help those who are struggling with or know someone who battles chronic illness, disability, or unexpected life events. Her website is www.aoedemuse.com

Buy A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness Through the Power of ArtI got an up close look at an amazing woman, Lisa Sniderman, Aoede, with an interview about her upcoming book A Light in the Darkness: Transcending Chronic Illness Through the Power of Art and her chronic illness Dermatomyositis. She is full of fairy sparkle and creativity. Just listening to her made me feel so inspired. We talk a lot about what it means to be chronically ill and disabled as an artist. In many ways, it is a tremendous escape to use art as a therapy when dealing with chronic pain. We go over some real ways, tools, and apps that can help you explore new art forms.Name *Lisa SnidermanWhat is your disorder? *Dermatomyositis (DM)-a rare autoimmune progressive muscle weakness disease, which attacks and weakens my immune system, muscles and skin as well as my mind and spirit, and if left untreated, could result in complete muscle wasting and long-term disability, as well as other complications.At what age did your disorder become a daily issue? *36Who were you before your illness became debilitating? *An Environmental Scientist and Singer-Songwriter-and ME-someone on go go go like that energizer bunny-hopping from activity to activity and never stopping until my body forced me to! Like when I was diagnosed: I was getting married in 6 weeks, I was prepping for a Northwest Tour and releasing my first full-length album, and planning a huge environmental workshop, and taking lapidary and songwriting classes, all at the same time.What would you do if you were not dealing with your invisible illness? *Still be on my path to fostering healing and doing expressive and teaching arts-just wouldn't have to do it WHILE battling my DM-and maybe I would be packing more into my days..What would you like people to know about your daily life? *I am NOT my disease. I spend my days in my place of joy-creating, expressing, or sharing my art and music-mostly from home so that I do not have to focus on the illness, the disease, the darkness, the doctor appointments, the things I can no longer do. It doesn't mean I don't struggle daily with weakness, get tired easily, have little stamina and energy when out in the world. It means I must choose my specific activities each day so I can make sure I have the energy for those things that DO bring me or others joy, and rest if I am going to do a big activity. I feel blessed to choose how to spend my days. I feel grateful that I am able to rest when I need to. Some days, I feel isolated from the world, but when I am out, I don't take my surroundings or my activities for granted. I treasure and try to be aware of living in each moment. I am so fortunate to have an amazing husband and supportive family and friends, and the sweetest fox terrier Alice, (I feel like I'm HER support animal!) so I don't go it alone.What would make living and moving in the world easier for you? *If I had more stamina and strength! Otherwise, I use my cane when I am out, and bring my walker if it is a longer distance. I use uber or lyft to get around, so I don't constantly have to rely on my husband and can feel more independent. Also, MORE CHAIRS when I am in stores! OMG I feel like I have to walk and walk and if I only have my cane, I tire easily-but no chair!Do you have any life hacks? *Sure! https://ourheartspeaks.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/Life-Lessons.pdfWhat kind of support do you get from family or friends? *I am blessed! I have surrounded myself with loving supportive family and friends during the hardest darkest moments, I learned that not everyone deals with sickness or caring for a sick person the same. I learned who stuck by me. Now that I have been living with chronic illness for 10 years, I find that most of friends get that I have limitations but don't really need to know the details of what it is like for me to go through my day to day dealing with DM. My husband is a saint and a rock. I swear I wouldn't be here let alone the person I am today without him as a true partner by my side. I love that he believes me, wants me to rest, gets that I have limitations and wants to care for me. I know how rare that is.Have you ever had someone not believe you have an invisible illness because of your appearance and if so are there any examples that stand out? *Not believe-but more like, WOW you look great! I'm so glad to see you feeling well! Or you look amazing-therefore you must feel well!How has your invisible illness affected your relationships? *Yes in that I no longer drive (I haven't since 2010) nor do I have a lot of stamina for being out in the world. That means that people who want to stay in my life often do it on my terms-e.g., come to me rather than me going to them. I am able to do more now, but that has been the case for many years. People who are close to me accommodate. Same with my crazy restricted diet-I've been gluten, sugar, and dairy free for 10 years! Another example, my Producer and I were working on a full-length fantasy musical audiobook. He lives in LA, but drove up to my house in SF Bay Area so we could work together because he knew it would be less taxing on me. Also, with my husband! I was diagnosed 6 weeks before we got married! So for all of our married life, it has been caretaker-patient relationship-especially when I flared in 2010 and had to spend a month in the hospital due to complete muscle weakness and then months of grueling rehab to regain my strength, relearn to sit up, stand, walk, sing and play. It has affected every relationship I have I suppose!Is there anything you are afraid to tell people in your life? *At times, especially because I’m almost always home, I feel like I’m hiding from the world, playing it safe indoors. Maybe that’s why I create light characters, focus on fantasy, and want to connect with my inner child. As I’ve taken on my artist-Aoede the Muse’s identity, inspiring others, I’m disinclined to share the scary, icky, fearful, sad, negative feelings—the secret spaces where I’ve stuffed my skeletons. I tell myself I have to put on a smile and be upbeat, not show weakness or have self-doubt. It’s much easier to tell the world that all is beautiful than to admit that living with a chronic illness is harder than anything I’ve ever faced; that some days it’s exhausting to get out of bed, despite my positive attitude and optimism; that I get tired of thinking and talking about being sick, and just plain being sick; that the endless therapies, drug cocktails, and unwanted side effects keep me on a roller coaster; that I resent having precious moments of my life replaced with 156 doctors’ appointments; that I wish I had more stamina for being in the world; that I wonder where David’s and my relationship would be had I never gotten sick—if he didn’t have to do all the shopping, cleaning, cooking, and driving, and we had an equal partnership instead of a caretaker- patient relationship.Does the fact that your disease is invisible change how healthcare professionals treat you? *I have had the same rheumatologist up until Oct 2017-so I felt fortunate and listened to...What is your best coping mechanism? *creating arts and music! (e.g., expressive arts-creating, recording, performing songs; creating and recording full-length musicals on audiobooks and adapting them to musical theater stage plays; sharing my story, writing and releasing my memoir; collaborating with 50 artists who use creativity to heal to share their stories; helping others navigate their personal darkness; being a teaching artistWhat are you the most concerned about and the hopeful for in the future? *Concern-that I will stay here at this place and this will be my best quality of life that I won't be able to get off the treatment-that there is no remission or cure-only manage and get the best quality of life I can; that I will flare and have setbacks and revert to the shell of a person I was in 2010 in the hospital and not have the enthusiasm and physical ability to sing, to play, to create; that I never know when I am doing too much until it is too late. I fear the unknown, particularly loss or change in security, support, and safety. In a worst-case scenario, being forced to work to maintain financial security could further stress my body, make my DM flare up, and land me back in the hospital, undoing years of recovery. I imagine losing my support, my gift of time, and my ability to live in my place of joy and focus on my art each day. I worry that I could change as a person— that I could lose my drive, my passions, my heart, and my spirit and have no room or interest to chase or follow my dreams if I were constantly stressed and concerned about making ends meet or getting sicker. I think of the negative impact such losses could have on my relationships with David and other family members, friends, and even fans. I can’t help but wonder if I even fear success because of what it might cost me. Hopes: I am managing for now! I am living in my place of joy so that is the best place I could be. I am hopeful I will continue to have the best quality of life I can. I am hopeful my energy, strength and stamina will improve over time. I am hopeful I will be able to travel, stay out in the world for longer, do activities that make me feel a sense of normalcy. I know I will continue to create to help me and others heal. Also, that there is a CURE for myositis in the future and better diagnosing so others (especially the kids juvenile myositis) don't have to suffer!What is your favorite swear word?HA! probably assIs there anything you want to make sure we talk about during the interview? Like an organization you want to promote or something specific that you deal with.Love to make sure we talk about: my upcoming memoir: "A Light in the Darkness-Transcending Chronic Illness through the Power of Art and Attitude" Sep 21 publish date-and Myositis Awareness Day; and Lights in the Darkness-my collaboration with more than 50 artists who are using creativity to help heal to share stories of art and healing-live/streaming event in December 2018. Perhaps also success-what does it mean how has it changed etc. bc there are so many ways to think about success besides financial it is important to attract abundance into your life.What is the hardest and/or best lesson your condition has taught you?When life throws us curveballs; when we’ve lost our inspiration because of a significant change in health status, and when we live day in and day out with a chronic disease or disability, it’s tempting to want to give up our dreams, to play the victim. It’s easy to succumb to discouragement, self-pity, or even despair. But dreams and significant health challenges aren’t mutually exclusive. I’m a living example. We can live with hope, passion, and joy, even if the shape and substance of our dreams have changed. We can live well with chronic illness!What is the best purchase under $100 that helped your lifeMy unique cane! It is twisted wood and multi-colored and so fits my bright, quirky brand and personality! 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From Paris to Kenya, Route 66 to the Desert Southwest, Big Blend Radio’s Vacation Station World Radio Party features:- World Travel Panel Discussion: M'Liss Hinshaw – Freelance Travel Writer & Publisher of MLissTravels.com, Steve Piacente – Author of ‘Pretender’ & Founder of Next Phase Life Coaching; Brennen Matthews – Editor of ROUTE Magazine.- Heart Health & Travel with Dr. Jackie Eubany, an avid world traveler and author of ‘Women and Heart Disease: The Real Story’.- Egyptian Hollywood History as recalled by Steve Schneickert.- Music: “Wanderlust” by Aoede; “World on Fire” by Kwame Binea Shakedown; “Sardegna” by Carmen Lundy. This episode is sponsored by the International Food Wine & Travel Writers Association (IFWTWA).

AOEDE is the stage name for Lisa Sniderman - who transports her audiences into the world of mystical imagination. Lisa is a trip -listen - please!!!!

Big Blend Radio interview with Lisa Sniderman, an award-winning singer-songwriter, performer and playwright known as AOEDE. Known for her quirky folk/pop music, she also records fantasy musicals on audiobooks for tweens, teens and all “kids at heart,” and adapts them to musical theater. Listen to her story about the song 'What You Got' and how it connects with the 7th Key of Excellence - FLEXIBILITY. Visit www.AoedeMuse.com & www.8Keys.org

Listen in as we interview Mike Young, CEO of Splash Enertainment, Lisa Sniderman, the producer of Aoede, discuss Star Wars 4, 5, and 6 in preparation of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens and discuss the merits of film editing. Hosts Gerry Orz and Keefer Blakeslee will entertain you and help you decide how to spend your hard-earned dollars at the movies.

Listen in as we interview Mike Young, CEO of Splash Enertainment, Lisa Sniderman, the producer of Aoede, discuss Star Wars 4, 5, and 6 in preparation of the new Star Wars: The Force Awakens and discuss the merits of film editing. Hosts Gerry Orz and Keefer Blakeslee will entertain you and help you decide how to spend your hard-earned dollars at the movies.

Lisa Sniderman is an award-winning San Francisco-based playwright and folk pop artist who creates unique full-length fantasy musicals for audiobooks and musical theater. Recording as Aoede she has won over 35 awards including the Independent Music Awards, the International Songwriting Competition, and was a finalist for the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2013 and 2012. Her latest release “Do You Believe In Magic? is an alternative musical/rock opera, now adapted into a musical stage play. Orchestral pop piano-violin duo, Gracie and Rachel, crafts intricate tunes combining classical strings with haunting vocals and powerful percussion, creating music of starling beauty and stark simplicity. With the release of their latest single, "Tiptoe," Gracie and Rachel's audience has expanded across the country. Their forthcoming debut album, GO is eagerly awaited by their fans who are passionate about the pairs iconoclastic music.  

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit  This show includes the following songs:   Aoede – Bittersweet Jill Detroit - Speak To Me Janita - Do We Learn? Monica Moser - See Through Kathryn Kaye - The Hills That Lead Me Home The Wag - Setting Sun Natalie Bermudez - Arrows       For Music Biz Resources Visit    Visit our Sponsor:  Purchase Music from Olivia Frances:  Visit our Sponsor: Get "Sad Generation" by Nikki W at 

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit  This show includes the following songs:   Aoede – Bittersweet Jill Detroit - Speak To Me Janita - Do We Learn? Monica Moser - See Through Kathryn Kaye - The Hills That Lead Me Home The Wag - Setting Sun Natalie Bermudez - Arrows       For Music Biz Resources Visit    Visit our Sponsor:  Purchase Music from Olivia Frances:  Visit our Sponsor: Get "Sad Generation" by Nikki W at 

To get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit  This show includes the following songs:   Aoede – Bittersweet Jill Detroit - Speak To Me Janita - Do We Learn? Monica Moser - See Through Kathryn Kaye - The Hills That Lead Me Home The Wag - Setting Sun Natalie Bermudez - Arrows       For Music Biz Resources Visit    Visit our Sponsor:  Purchase Music from Olivia Frances:  Visit our Sponsor: Get "Sad Generation" by Nikki W at 

Jordie Lane's  2009 debut LP Sleeping Patterns,established his reputation as one of Australia’s brightest new roots music stars. Sold out national tours followed major festival appearances. Next came  opening for The Moody Blues, Old Crow Medicine Show and Neko Case, and a feature on Triple J’s ‘Like A Version’  He joins us in Segment 2 today, 11:30 am PT. Find him at http://jordielane.com/site/Lisa Sniderman,  award-winning singer/songwriter, aka: Aoede,  top-rated Skeletons of the Muse  shot her to #1 on Reverbnation's San Francisco pop chart and #8 on the national chart.   Her third full-length album and overall fifth release, Is Love A Fairy Tale? “creates  a compelling fairy tale story for tweens .  She kicks off the show this Friday in Segment 1, 11:05 am PT. check her out at http://www.aoedemuse.com/ Music Friday is the weekly music and film program that interviews bands and musicians and film directors who make films about bands and musicians.  And you choose the people we interview.  Just go to my webiste  musicfriday.nationbuilder.com and fill out the You Choose form and we will get the band you want. Follow us at @musicfridaylive. and on Reverbnation.

Is Love a Fairytale? - a very catchy tune from the album by Aoede.

In this 12th episode of the WomensRadio Music Review Podcast we gear up for the summer's HOTTEST event...the 2009 Indiegrrl Conference in Nashville, TN at Hotel Preston August 20-23! This episode includes tracks by several artists who will be performing at WomensRadio's Guerrilla Showcase at Indiegrrl, including Vicki Blankenship, STARK, Sue Quigley, Lachi, Leah Pritchard, Alyson Greenfield, Katie Pearlman, Deborah Crooks, Eileen Carey, Amanda Abizaid, Stephanie Erdel, Aoede and Sonya Heller! You'll also find a '2-fer' from Ann Blair and one-off's from Sticks and Stones and Angel…with genres spanning Singer-Songwriter, Folk, Indie, Lo-Fi, Alt. Rock, Funk, Jazz, Americana, Pop, Rock, Blues & More!! We are still accepting entries for the WRMR Podcast 1-Year Anniversary AlbumArt Competition at womensradio365@gmail.com DEADLINE = Aug. 15th

In this 5th episode of the WomensRadio Music Review Podcast, and the first Podcast of 2009, we are proud to bring you a collection of songs that are somewhat of a reflection of what’s going on in the world this January, ranging from seasonal to political and everything in-between! Including tracks by Aoede, Sarah Adams, Amy Meyers, Becky Chace, Pharaoh's Daughter, Adrienne Pierce, Gayle Day, Karin Melchert, Girl On Top, Aphrodesia, Linq, Loki the Grump, Obedient Waves & Angel Farringdon! …with genres spanning Singer-Songwriter, Grunge, Indie, Rock, Pop, Punk, Afro-Funk, Electronica, Folk, Alt. Rock, Country, Blues, Reggae, World and more!!

Playlist 03.12.08 Annie Benjamin - Surface of Moon Michelle Suesens - Back To You Fiona Hawkins - Crystallized Love Maren Morris - Here I AM Annabella - Sun is King Ruthie Bram - Will She Julie Lloyd - Insomnia Song Crosswind - Save Me Rachel Sage - Wildflower Vanessa Van Spall - Save Me Deborah Crooks - Turn It All Red ***CD PREVIEW - AOEDE - PUSH AND PULL*** Aoede - I Lost, You Win Aoede - Annalis Aoede - Scratch the Surface gfire - Red Osirus - Under A Spell Shelly Knight And The Livin' Dead - Love Like A Wheel 3 Kisses - Let's Dance Aura - Lead Me On Eden Automatic - Thus Welcome to another wonderful week of music from NetteRadio! This week we feature a CD PREVIEW of the latest from Indie Alt Pop Rock artist Aoede with "Push and Pull". (http://www.aoedemuse.com) Her sweet Indie pop is personal and catchy... don't miss this preview! We have new music from Texas artist Annabella... speaking of Texas, happy SXSW Week Everyone! Our wonderful show this week includes many artists performing at the 2008 Invasion of the GoGirls at SXSW.