Some songs do not need lyrics to say everything.In this episode of One Song One Story, I sit down with Jason Olivea, a holistic coach and creator of Inner Compass, to explore a track that became the soundtrack to one of the biggest transitions of his life. We met at an ayahuasca retreat in Costa Rica, one of those places that changes how you see yourself, the world, and what you thought was possible. Not long after leaving, Jason discovered a song he can’t explain how he found, but it felt like it found him.🎶 Song Choice: “Vida” by MoseThis song became a container for:Transformation. Integration. Flow. Identity. Love.We talk about:Plant medicine and the unlearning of who you think you areMusic as a tool for shifting state and healingWhy some songs hit the body before the mind understandsSerendipity, timing, and life’s unseen choreographyHow one song can stay steady while life keeps changingIf you’ve ever had a song that instantly takes you back to a feeling, a place, or a version of yourself, you’ll feel this episode deeply.👇 Comment below with a song that found you at the exact right time.00:00 Intro and what this episode is about01:00 Welcome Jason and the brunch story02:13 If today was a song, what would it be03:38 The song that connects us: Just Dropped In06:00 Meeting through ayahuasca and knowing little but feeling close07:18 Jason’s first retreats and why they matter09:39 Jason’s work: psychology, coaching, and Inner Compass11:26 Plant medicine and shifting identity13:28 Mistaken identity and breaking out of the mental cage16:28 Earliest music memories and growing up in New York18:11 Old school hip hop, eclectic taste, and phases21:34 Using music to match mood and shift state25:12 Auditory sensitivity, vibration, and sound as medicine28:50 Song reveal: Vibe by Auf Wieder30:10 Finding the song after Soltara30:28 Meeting Zaina and the beginning of a love story33:56 The song as the embodiment of transition and transformation35:23 No lyrics, only flow and meaning37:41 Shubeeh’s first time hearing the track39:17 The song as emotional integration in the body41:10 Sharing the song with his daughter44:10 Listening to the song in the gym and in life46:43 How the meaning has evolved over time49:35 Stability and turbulence: the song as companion51:45 Songs and relationships that arrive unexpectedly55:05 How little control we really have56:48 If the song was a film scene58:53 Final reflections and takeaway1:00:20 Where to find Jason: innercompass9.com1:00:46 Closing

What happens when a song doesn’t just comfort you… but changes the direction of your life?

In this episode of One Song One Story, I’m joined by Tara Wiskow, an intuitive healer whose relationship with music is deeply embodied, emotional, and transformative.

Tara brings “No Hard Feelings” by The Avett Brothers, a song that found them in the days after losing their baby sister. At first, it made them angry. Then it cracked them open. And over time, it became something much more than a song. It became medicine. It became a guide. It became part of the path that led them toward healing, purpose, and the life they now live.

We talk about grief, identity, spirituality, music as a healing tool, and the way songs can evolve with us over time. Tara shares how this one song helped them process loss, reconnect with their sister in a new way, and step more fully into authenticity and service.

This is a conversation about:
music and grief
healing after loss
spiritual transformation
authenticity and self acceptance
the deeper meaning of “no hard feelings”
and how one song can become part of your soul’s journey

If you’ve ever had a song meet you in the middle of heartbreak and somehow lead you somewhere new, this episode will resonate.

00:00 Intro
00:11 What this episode is about
01:05 Welcome Tara Wiskow
02:24 If today were a song
03:26 A song that connects host and guest
05:18 Tara’s early relationship with music
08:47 Music as energy, movement, and emotion
12:09 Using music as a healing tool
15:18 Song reveal: No Hard Feelings by The Avett Brothers
16:00 Why this was an easy song choice
18:00 The first time the song truly landed
21:30 Losing Tara’s baby sister
24:00 Why the song first made them angry
27:00 How the song became medicine
29:43 Tara’s sister and the spiritual connection to the song
31:42 “Be the change you need” and stepping into purpose
34:53 Mortality, music, and songwriting
36:32 Why this song keeps evolving
38:19 Who Tara would want to cover it
39:08 What this conversation brought up
40:20 Where to find Tara
41:41 Closing

Some songs don’t just remind you of a moment.
They help you survive it.

In this episode of One Song One Story, I sit down with Dr Jonathan Locust to explore how Through the Wire by Kanye West became a soundtrack for resilience, healing, and personal transformation.

Jonathan shares how this song stayed with him through a serious health crisis, major life transitions, and a profound period of inner work. What makes this story so powerful is not just the song itself, but the way Jonathan reframed his experience.

Rather than asking “why is this happening to me?” he began asking, “what is this here to teach me?”

We talk about:

• Kanye West recording Through the Wire after a near fatal accident

• Using music as a grounding and regulation tool

• Health challenges hidden behind professional success

• Water fasting, meditation, and conscious healing

• Trauma, forgiveness, and the unconscious mind

• Why understanding the lesson accelerates healing

• Seeing life’s challenges as wires you move through, not walls you hit

This is a deep, honest, and expansive conversation about consciousness, courage, and choosing to keep going.

👇 If a song has helped you through something difficult, share it in the comments.

00:00 Intro: going through the wire
01:05 Welcome Dr Jonathan Locust
02:40 If today were a song
03:55 Music as regulation and calming the nervous system
06:10 Setting the premise of One Song One Story
07:20 Song selection process and why this one stood out
08:40 Song reveal: Through the Wire by Kanye West
09:55 First hearing the song in college
12:20 Dorm rooms, Chicago radio, and early memories
14:45 Innovation, sampling, and why Kanye felt different
17:10 Relatability, identity, and hip hop culture
18:30 Using music as a healing tool later in life
20:05 Health crisis and professional success colliding
22:10 Reframing hardship as “going through the wire”
24:30 Turning adversity into a research question
27:10 Meditation, fasting, and intentional healing
30:15 A 24 day water fast and physical endurance
33:40 Trauma, forgiveness, and unconscious healing
37:00 Connection to nature and heightened awareness
40:20 Patterns, synchronicity, and meaning
43:30 Cultural conditioning and eating habits
47:10 Indigenous wisdom and fasting practices
50:30 Listening to the song now
53:10 Past wires, present wires, and motivation
55:40 Who should cover the song
58:10 Lessons, acceleration, and closing reflections
1:00:20 Where to find Dr Jonathan Locust
1:01:40 Final goodbye