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Horizon Health ServicesA Biracial ExperienceThis episode centers on the experience of being biracial. From navigating identity and belonging to recognizing cultural intersections, this conversation offers an honest and nuanced reflection on what it means to live at intersections.
We hope you tune in to hear from a long time community member and Horizon community partner, Karl Shallowhorn.
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2025-07-0934 min
Horizon Heart to HeartA Biracial ExperienceFrom navigating identity and belonging to recognizing cultural intersections, this conversation offers an honest and nuanced reflection on what it means to live at intersections.We hope you tune in to hear from a long time community member and Horizon community partner, Karl Shallowhorn.(716)831-1800 | horizon-health.orgfacebook.com/horizonhealthservicesinstagram.com/horizon_healthtwitter.com/horizonhealth1linkedin.com/company/horizon-health-services/2025-07-0934 min
Mindful MusicMindful Music | Robby TakacOn this week's Mindful Music our guest is Buffalo's own Robby Takac, bass player and songwriter for The Goo-Goo Dolls. Karl and Robby talk about what it's like being in a Grammy winning band - that's still going - for almost 40 years. Different music festivals in Western New York , including the Music is Art Festival which Robby started as part of his Music is Art Foundation. All that and more on this week's Mindful Music!Check out Robby's playlist:2024-08-2247 minMindful MusicMindful Music Jillian HanesworthThis week on Mindful Music, Karl is joined by the remarkable Jillian Hanesworth, spoken word artist, activist, and Poet Laureate Emeritus of Buffalo, New York. Recently crowned with an Emmy, Jillian discusses her journey to success despite grappling with a learning disability, the importance of staying true to your roots, and emphasizes self-care as a necessity as she soars to even higher heights. All that and more on this episode of Mindful Music.Listen to Jillian's playlist here:2024-08-2245 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Sam Nelson HarrisWith a distinguished career as both a songwriter and producer for top-tier artists like Lizzo, The Weeknd, Rihanna, and Jay-Z, Sam brings a unique perspective to the table. Karl and Sam discuss dynamic experiences of life on the road, the isolative limitations of growing up in a smalltown (Ithaca, NY), and the art of keeping your wits under pressure. All that and more on Mindful Music.Listen to Sam's playlist here:2024-08-2247 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Dr. Ann SullivanWhat’s it like to spearhead a one-billion-dollar multiyear plan to transform mental healthcare in the state of New York? Or to expand the Office of Mental Health Office of Diversity and Inclusion? And what do Carole King and Jim Croce have to do with any of it? Karl Shallowhorn sits down with Dr. Ann Sullivan, the New York State Commissioner of Mental Health to find out. All that and more on this week’s Mindful Music.Listen to Dr. Sullivan's playlist:2024-08-2242 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Harvey RosenthalOn this week's episode of Mindful Music Karl sits with Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance for Rights and Recovery, Harvey Rosenthal. They chat about their recovery journeys, discuss the importance of acceptance and understanding with spouses when it comes to recovery, and how music guides their journeys. All that and more on this week’s Mindful Music.Listen to Harvey's playlist:2024-08-2243 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Damone JacksonOn this week's Mindful Music, Karl speaks with Buffalo based drummer, band leader and teacher Damone Jackson. They discuss what it is like going from being a part time musician to full time, diversity in musicianship, development of a song and influences from Buddy Rich to Neil Peart. That's this week on Mindful Music.Listen to Damone's playlist:2024-08-2245 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Jeff Miers(David Moog)Inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 2014 and nominated for a Pulitzer Prize in 2008, Jeff Miers is one of the most impactful and dedicated music journalists and musicians in Western New York. In this episode of Mindful Music, he sits down with Karl, discusses the local and regional music scene, and shares three of his own songs that were inspired by mental and emotional health. That's this week on Mindful Music.Listen to Jeff's playlist:2024-08-2252 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Alice Di MiceleOn this week's Mindful Music, we chat with Oregon-based singer songwriter Alice Di Micele. Karl and Alice discuss “range,” how to summon specific emotions through different genres, and the mental effects of sharing the stage with music heavyweights Joan Baez, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Weir, and Mickey Hart. All that and more on Mindful Music.2024-08-2251 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Jamie BartonWhat do Nirvana, Billie Eilish, and Verdi all have in common? They’re all on Opera megastar Jamie Barton’s playlist. Karl Shallowhorn talks to Jamie about her unconventional upbringing and relationship to Opera, her support of LGBTQ artists, and what it’s like to be decorated with so many accolades. She is the winner of the International Opera Awards Readers’ Award, Beverly Sills Artist Award, Richard Tucker Award, and BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition. All that and more on this week’s Mindful Music. Listen to Jamie Barton's Playlist:2024-08-2252 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Glenn TilbrookOn this week's Mindful Music, we return with season three and our amazing guest is Glenn Tilbrook, founding member of the British musical group Squeeze!Squeeze has sold nearly 2 million albums worldwide and Glenn’s solo work includes The Incomplete Glenn Tilbrook released in 2001, Transatlantic Ping Pong in 2004, Pandemonium Ensues in 2009, and Happy Ending from 2014. Karl and Glenn discuss the history of Glenn and his music, what obscure tunes have influenced him, and his vast charity work (and how he climbed Mt Kilimanjaro!) All that and more on this brand new episode of Mindful Music....2024-08-2240 minMindful MusicMindful Music | East ForestThis week's Mindul music features East Forest. East Forest has used the power of music to guide listeners through contemporary journeys of deep introspection. The electro-acoustic project has remained primarily a solo effort of Krishna-Trevor Oswalt, straddling the worlds of ambient, neoclassical, electronic, and indie-pop to help fans explore the vast reaches of inner space.Whether via his Music For Mushrooms: A Soundtrack For The Psychedelic Practitioner album series, his collaborative spoken word album with Ram Dass, or one of his live communal “Ceremony Concerts,” East Forest’s goal has always been “building bridges and creating an approach...2024-08-2236 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Armand PetrieOur guest for Mindful Music this week is music producer Armand Petrie. Armand began his career when he entered SUNY Fredonia in 1975 as a music and sound recording major. After college, Armand cut his teeth as a recording engineer, first as an apprentice to Larry Twist while touring with Chuck Mangione and assisting on the Buffalo rock group Talas debut LP.Since that time, he has worked with Manowar, and Buffalo-based bands such as John and Mary, Splat Cats, Harpo, and many others. Armand worked with The Goo Goo Dolls for ten years, producing, arranging, a...2024-08-2243 minMindful MusicMindful Music | David Nathan and Sam KochThis week's Mindful Music has two guests! David Nathan is a well-known and respected veteran in the entertainment/music industry who has worked and developed the careers of multiple A-list talents throughout his career such as Taylor Swift, Amy Winehouse, Ariana Grande, Florida Georgia Line, The Weeknd, Thomas Rhett, Shawn Mendes, and Cash Money, to name a few. With over three decades of experience and a contact list of elite and sought-after names in the music, film, television, and sports industries, Nathan possesses the experience, skills, and connections required to successfully negotiate, secure, and navigate the most desirable and h...2024-08-2244 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Shakey GravesBorn Alejandro Rose-Garcia, Shakey Graves career began as a one-man show as a busker for the Edward Sharpe and the Mumford &Sons Railroad Revival Tour in 2011. He released his solo debut album Roll the Bones album that same year. He quickly evolved as an artist and was signed to Dualtone Records, after which he formed his band which led to the release of the 2014 LP, And Then the War Came. In 2015 he won Best Emerging Artist at the Americana Music Awards. Since this time he has produced several more records, including Can’t Wa...2024-08-2245 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Alicia LabrakeIn a bit of a twist for Mindful Music...this week, Karl Shallowhorn reaches out and interviews a "typical" college freshman to get their thought on how music helps and has helped them through the pandemic. Alicia Labrake graduated from Sweet Home High School in New York this past June and is currently in the Niagara University Academic Exploration Program. She is an aspiring film and television industry writer or director and will be taking French courses to learn more about the culture! She describes herself as a massive movie nerd and she loves to write. Alicia says that...2024-08-2244 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Webb WilderWebb Wilder was born in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is a member of the Mississippi Musicians Hall of Fame. His first album, It Came From Nashville, was released in 1986 and his most recent, Night Without of Love was released in 2020. Webb also happens to come from music royalty. His aunt was Lillian McMurry, who operated Trumpet Records and was responsible for classic recordings by Elmore James and Sonny Boy Williamson. Webb is touring and slated to perform several dates throughout the south and Midwest. He has also moderated a panel discussion at the recent Americana Music Fest in September on...2024-08-2143 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Gina SchockGina Schock is primarily known as the hard-hitting drummer of The Go-Go's. It's 2023, the Go-Go's have iconic status. Gina is now a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. However Gina is multifaceted - Drummer, songwriter, singer, actor, photographer, author, and producer. In her many years of being in the business, she has written for artists such as Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Alanis Morrisette, Carnie, and Wendy Wilson of Wilson Phillips, and many others. Gina has also written and produced for many up-and-coming artists, always keeping her eye on young talent. Her newly published book "Made In...2024-08-2146 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Dévah QuartetIn this episode of Mindful Music, Host Karl Shallowhorn sits down with two members of the Dévah Quartet, Liza McLellan and Moira Burke! Dévah recently released their third studio album, Prometheus (2022), just on the heels of their second album, 2112 (2020), and features a full-length instrumental tribute to Canadian icon RUSH's suite of the same name.As a multi-genre string quartet, Dévah has held residencies at the University of Toronto's New Music Festival and at San Jacinto College in Texas, where they have performed works on acoustic and electric instruments and provided masterclasses and composer workshops.2024-08-2143 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Dr. Laura Erickson-SchrothKarl Shallowhorn sits down for an inspirational conversation with Dr. Laura Erickson-Schroth, who leads the Knowledge and Advising Department at JED, a non-profit organization equipped with clinicians and public health experts who provide guidance on how individuals, families, schools, communities, media, and other youth-serving organizations can take actions to protect the mental health of teens and young adults. The organization works at reducing the risks of suicide, including ensuring that all young people are being served in data-informed and culturally responsive ways.Much of Dr. Erickson-Schroth’s career has focused on LGBTQ mental health, and she currently se...2024-08-2136 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Marc SummersWith one of the most diverse and eclectic careers in the entertainment industry, Marc Summers is probably best known for putting Nickelodeon on the map as the host of Double Dare. He also hosted What Would You Do? as well as the first live special on Nickelodeon launching the Nickelodeon Studios in Orlando, Florida.Marc has hosted two talk shows on Lifetime, History IQ on The History Channel, as well as Unwrapped, one of the longest-running shows on Food Network. He was the original host of Next Food...2024-08-2145 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Karl Shallowhorn(Joe George)On this episode of Mindful Music, the tables are turned! Karl Shallowhorn is in the hot seat and Mindful Music Executive Producer Tom Berich sits and discusses Karl's background, his association and history with mental illness and recovery, and his love of all things music. (and family!) Plus...Karl's intense love of the band RUSH and one or two songs that actually saved him. A few of the upcoming guests for season 2 are also discussed on the show. Welcome back to season 2 of Mindful Music!Listen To Karl's Playlist:2024-08-2144 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Regina SpektorOn this special episode of Mindful Music host Karl Shallowhorn is joined by Russian-American singer-songwriter Regina Spektor. Her career began in 2001 in the east village neighborhood of New York City. Regina has amassed a catalog of 8 albums, including “Home, Before and After" which was released in June of last year. NPR's Bob Boilen called her single from the album his favorite song from 2022.Regina has received several awards, including the Studio 8 Female Voice of the Year in 2009 and again from the New York Music Awards in 2011 for her “Live in London” album. She has received 5 BMI St...2024-08-2048 minMindful MusicMindful Music | The Rev. Dr. John C. DorhauerThe Rev. Dr. John C. Dorhauer, author and theologian, currently serves as ninth General Minister and President of the United Church of Christ.On October 17, 2014, Dorhauer conducted the first legal same-sex wedding in the state of Arizona when he performed the wedding service of David Laurence and Kevin Patterson. He is a recipient of Eden Seminary’s Shalom award, given by vote of the student body for a lifetime commitment to peace and justice. Rev. Dorhauer just completed his term as Chair of the National Council of Churches (NCC), and co-chaired the NCC’s United to End Raci...2024-08-2046 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Bob Rich IIIThis week's Mindful Music Guest is Bob Rich III. Bob is a member of the Rich family, who is known for Rich Products and also, for whom, Highmark Stadium, home of the Buffalo Bills, was originally named after. Bob first came to acclaim in the 1984 film, The Natural, where he starred in the role of Ted Hobbs, son of Robert Redford’s character, Roy Hobbs. A graduate of Park School, Bob graduated from St. Lawrence University in 1989. He started his professional career at WNY United, serving as the organization’s Youth Development Coordinator. He joined Rich...2024-08-2041 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Dwane HallOn this episode of Mindful Music host Karl Shallowhorn is joined by Dwane Hall. Dwane is the owner of Sportsmen’s Tavern in Buffalo. He was inducted into the Buffalo Music Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of the Stone Country Band. The Sportsmen's Tavern was named the best venue in the nation by the Ameripolitan Music Awards in 2018, which focuses on the American roots music scene. Dwane also was instrumental in the founding of the Sportsmen's Americana Music Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to fostering, promoting, and expanding community appreciation for Americana music from Buffalo and We...2024-08-1940 minMindful MusicMindful Music | JoAnn FallettaOn this episode of Mindful Music host Karl Shallowhorn is joined by JoAnn Falletta, Conductor of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. JoAnn shares two of the BPO's amazing performances as well as what is considered to be one of classical music's greatest symphonies of all time.JoAnn has served as the musical director of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra, since her appointment in 1998. She also is the Connie and Marc Jacobson Music Director Laureate of the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Principal Guest Conductor of the Brevard Music Center and Artistic Adviser to the Hawaii Symphony. She was recently named one...2024-08-1927 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Zamir GottaThis week's Mindful Music guest is Zamir Gotta best known as American chef Anthony Bourdain's travel companion. Zamir talks about his relationship with Anthony, how an even more significant tragedy struck his life last year, and the Led Zeppelin song that ties it all together. Zamir was discovered by U.S. audiences on Anthony Bourdain’s TV show, A Cook’s Tour, in 2002. He then joined Bourdain on the Travel Channel TV program, No Reservations, where they traveled to Uzbekistan, Russia and Romania and later in the U.S. Rust Belt, including Buffalo, Ukraine, and Kansas City. Zami...2024-08-1943 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Dr. Pierluigi ManciniDr. Pierluigi Mancini discusses immigrant behavioral health and the importance of cultural and linguistic competency in mental health. We also hear Dr. Mancini's songs including a classic from Sinatra.Listen to Dr. Mancini's Playlist:2024-08-1947 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Pastor George NicholasIn this episode of Mindful Music host Karl Shallowhorn talks with Rev. George Nicholas, pastor of Lincoln United Methodist Church and the executive director of the Buffalo Center for Health Equity. As we approach the anniversary of the racist mass shooting in Buffalo on May 14, George talks about how it affected him and the Black Community. He also discussed his passion for raising awareness of mental health and fighting stigma. Listen to Pastor George Nicholas' Playlist:2024-08-1949 minMindful MusicMindful Music | Claudine EwingIn this episode of Mindful Music host Karl Shallowhorn talks with Claudine Ewing, reporter and weekend anchor at WGRZ-TV-Buffalo. Claudine talks about her love of music, including such artists as Will Downing, Fugees with Lauryn Hill, and Mary J. Blige. She also shares how she copes with the challenges of vicarious trauma as well as when she discovered her passion for the media. Listen to Claudine's Playlist:2024-08-1937 min
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