In one of his last lucid moments, my dad whispered advice that has shaped the way I live and make music: “Give ’em all you got. Don’t hold back. Be stubborn. Be open-minded. You’re at your best when you play it like you.”

This episode of This Unfolding Life tells the story behind my song Play It Like You—a song written in the months after his passing. It’s about legacy, grief, and the freedom of becoming your truest self.

Along the way, I’ll share how this advice continues to guide me and invite you to reflect on the voices of wisdom in your own life.

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Each of us is born into a story thousands of years old.

We begin wide-eyed and full of wonder, but sooner or later, every child has to step out of the land of childhood and into the wider world.

In this episode, I walk you through my song “Little Girl in the Woods” — sharing the story behind it while also singing pieces of the song throughout. Together, we’ll explore innocence, growing up, and the choices that shape our lives.

What happens when childhood ends — and how will you choose to live?

Have you ever given up on a dream — grieved it so long it felt gone for good?

What if it wasn’t?

In this episode of This Unfolding Life, I share the surprising moment, halfway around the world in Malaysia, that planted the seed for my song New Tree Growin’ from the Old, Dead Root. It’s a story about new beginnings, honoring what’s been lost, and trusting that new life can grow in unexpected places.

You’ll hear the song’s backstory, early voice memos, and a reflection practice to help you notice new possibilities in your own life.

Let’s keep watching for the new trees growing from our old, dead roots.

Stream an acoustic version of New Tree Growin' From the Old, Dead Root here.