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Stories from Under the Piano

Welcome to "Stories from Under the Piano". In each episode, a guest shares a personal story, and Craig responds with a spontaneous piano piece that evokes the emotions and mood of their story. I"m Craig Addy, your host. I"m the Musician Who Listens to the Listener. This podcast offers a glimpse into the world of "Under the Piano", an immersive musical experience I"ve been providing since 2009. Over 1,000 people have discovered comfort, connection, and healing through these sessions, featuring

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31:27

Dancing with Porpoises – Stephen Paré’s Story of...

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2025/02/28

What happens when you find yourself on a boat in the middle of the foggy Pacific, searching for birds—but instead, you become the audience to an astonishing dance of nature? In this episode of Stories from Under the Piano, multidisciplinary artist Stephen Paré shares a breathtaking memory from his university days. As he sailed through Monterey Bay on an ornithology field trip, he expected to see rare birds. Instead, he witnessed something extraordinary—two Dall’s porpoises playfully racing alongside

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54:31

Rebirth and Resilience: Steve Honyotski’s Journey...

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2025/02/11

Life can change in an instant. For Steve Honyotski, a car accident turned into a 321-day battle for survival, involving multiple comas, 14 surgeries, and over 100 pints of blood. In this deeply moving episode, Steve shares his extraordinary journey of resilience, gratitude, and the profound realization that life’s simplest moments—feeling the sun on your face, walking, eating—are gifts not to be taken for granted. Through his experience, Steve found a new purpose: advocating for blood donation, the

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51:38

Surviving the Invisible: Gabrielle Senza's...

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2025/01/28

In this episode of Stories from Under the Piano, Craig welcomes multidisciplinary artist, educator, and empowerment coach Gabrielle Senza. Gabrielle’s award-winning work, featured in prestigious collections like MoMA and the Whitney Museum, highlights the transformative power of art to heal, inspire, and create meaningful change. Gabrielle shares a gripping and deeply personal story of survival—an unintentional brush with death caused by carbon monoxide poisoning during her teenage years. She

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31:24

The Best Bad Thing That Ever Happened: Jill Arena’s...

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2025/01/07

In this episode of Stories from Under the Piano, Jill Arena shares a deeply personal and transformative story about the unexpected turn that changed her life—and ultimately set her on a path to greater success and fulfillment. Jill, a dynamic healthcare executive, author, podcaster, and entrepreneur, takes us back to 2009 when she was fired from a business she co-founded—a cutting-edge primary care clinic designed to transform patient care. What began as a bold and innovative venture turned into an

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32:15

A Story of Strength and Support: Peaches Udoma’s...

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2024/12/10

In this powerful episode of Stories from Under the Piano, Craig sits down with Peaches Udoma, a trailblazing academic writer, editor, communication strategist, and coach who has spent decades empowering others to achieve their dreams. Peaches shares a deeply personal story about her battle with severe aortic valve stenosis, a diagnosis that led her to open-heart surgery at the age of 61. Peaches takes us through her family’s cardiac history, the fear of facing her own diagnosis, and how a major

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39:58

Connecting with Nature: A Journey of Love,...

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2024/11/19

In this episode of Stories from Under the Piano, I sit down with the inspiring Susan Kaplan, founder of Sustainable Futures Consulting. Susan shares her deep connection to nature, cultivated from childhood through mossy forests and oceanic horizons, and how it evolved into a spiritual journey during her life on a 43-acre property in New Hampshire. We explore her touching story of stewardship, her bond with her beloved dog, Libby, and the bittersweet process of saying goodbye to the land she’s

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26:33

Reclaiming the Dance of Life with Kristen Mangione,...

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2024/11/05

In this inspiring episode of Stories from Under the Piano, I sit down with Kristen Mangione, also known as the Dance Alchemist. Kristen shares a powerful story from her childhood, where the innocence of dance met the harshness of judgment, leading her to abandon her true self-expression. Years later, she found the courage to embrace her passion once more, leading to a lifelong journey of helping others reconnect with the power of movement through her practice, Dance Alchemy for the Soul. Join us as

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Soaring Beyond Fear with Ruth Wishengrad

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2024/10/15

In this episode of Stories from Under the Piano, Craig Addy is joined by Ruth Wishengrad, founder of Upbeats Media and Get Reel Videos. With over 30 years of experience in education and video production, Ruth shares how she helps entrepreneurs create engaging content that truly connects with their audiences. She also reveals her passion for working with children and parents to build confidence from the inside out using music and movement. Ruth takes us on an emotional journey, sharing a powerful

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41:44

Beyond Time and Space: Alfred DePew’s Akashic Discovery

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2024/10/01

Welcome to another episode of “Stories from Under the Piano”, where personal tales come to life through the magic of music. In this episode, I am joined by Alfred DePew, an award-winning author, painter, coach, and spiritual guide, as he takes us on a transformative journey into the Akashic Records — a mystical dimension of knowledge and wisdom that transcends time and space. Alfred shares the profound story of his first encounter with the Akashic Records, a moment that deeply shifted his

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22:07

M. L. Ayer – Author of the Simon Spring magical...

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2024/09/17

In this enchanting episode, Craig Addy welcomes author M. L. Ayer to discuss her long-standing passion for storytelling, sparked from a young age, and how a dream involving a flying witch inspired her magical imagination. M. L. Ayer shares fascinating details about her *Simon Spring* series, which follows a boy on extraordinary adventures, infused with magic and mystery. The episode features a special treat: M. L. Ayer reads excerpts from her work, including a scene where Simon Spring finds a

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19:18

A Journey Through Grief and Joy with Carin Mikos

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2024/09/03

In this heartwarming episode of Stories from Under the Piano, I have the pleasure of welcoming Carin Mikos, a remarkable woman whose work touches the deepest aspects of life and loss. Carin is a registered nurse with 27 years of experience and has spent the last three years as an end-of-life specialist. She is also the founder of the Quietus House, a unique concierge service that helps individuals plan their final journey, leave a legacy, and find support in their grief. Carin shares a poignant

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19:14

Experiencing Relaxation and Safety in the Space of...

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2024/08/20

This video explores the feelings that arise when entering the space of source, emphasizing relaxation, safety, and a sense of being nurtured. The discussion highlights the importance of letting go of struggle and busyness to feel taken care of and reassured that all is well. Book a complimentary Clarity Session with Monika. This is for anybody who feels stuck in life/work and is open to gaining a fresh perspective and clarity about something they can do to get unstuck:

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26:35

From Felines to Fidos: Zan Romeder’s Unexpected Bond

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2024/08/06

In this inaugural episode of Stories from Under the Piano, Craig welcomes Zan Romeder, an entrepreneur living in Roberts Creek, B.C. Zan shares her transformative story of overcoming her fear of dogs for the sake of her daughter. Despite being a lifelong cat person, Zan's intuition led her to adopt a rescue dog named Ruby. This decision profoundly changed her family's life, teaching Zan lessons in trust, surrender, and personal growth. The episode explores themes of discovering new joys, overcoming

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