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 an honest conversation about songwriting and emotional processing, they unpack how healing isn’t always about getting rid of difficult emotions, but learning to sit with them differently—and how music can give those feelings somewhere to go.

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, mental health insights, and creative reflection, this episode offers hope and encouragement for parents, those supporting them, and anyone interested in the intersection of creativity and healing.

In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Nik and Emily dive into the music and storytelling of Andrew McMahonand explore how certain songs stay with us through different seasons of life. Emily shares how McMahon’s work has shaped her understanding of resilience over the years, while Nik brings the perspective of discovering that impact in real time through a deeper listen to his catalog. Together, they reflect on how music can help us process emotions we don’t always have words for, why some songs evolve alongside us, and what resilience really looks like beyond simply “pushing through.” Blending personal stories, mental health insight, and creative reflection, this episode is a conversation about carrying what we’ve been through while continuing to move forward—with support, connection, and a soundtrack that helps us feel a little less alone.