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The Sounding Board Sessions is where music and mental health meet. Hosted by songwriter and artist Nik Lizcano and licensed therapist Emily Litzow, this podcast dives into the psychology behind songs—unpacking the emotions, mental health themes, and songwriting techniques that make music so powerful. Together, along with the occasional special guest, they’ll share stories, insights, and conversations that reveal how music reflects and shapes the human experience.
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Contact path
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Booking probability
28%
Guest openness
Selective
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe Sounding Board Sessions is where music and mental health meet. Hosted by songwriter and artist Nik Lizcano and licensed therapist Emily Litzow, this podcast dives into the psychology behind songs, unpacking the emotions, mental health themes, and songwriting techniques that make music so powerful.
The Sounding Board Sessions is hosted by Nik Lizcano & Emily Litzow. The show has published 16 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Making Space for What We’re “Ashamed To Admit”, with Emma Driver" (14 September 2026, 56 minutes), "Motherhood, Music & Identity with Moda Spira" (27 July 2026, 54 minutes), and "Exploring Resilience Through Andrew McMahon’s Discography" (25 May 2026, 59 minutes).
The Sounding Board Sessions publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 56 minutes across 16 episodes.
Booking probability for The Sounding Board Sessions is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Sounding Board Sessions requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Sounding Board Sessions's contact route on record: public web form.
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Nik Lizcano & Emily Litzow hosts The Sounding Board Sessions, a health podcast with 16 episodes published.
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The Sounding Board Sessions
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...
Episode #14
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...
<p>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...
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, we’re joined by therapist Julie Eisenbeck to explore equine therapy—what it is, how it works, and why it’s so powerful.</p> <p>We discuss how horses respond to...
Episode #11
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Nik and Emily sit down with Gina Frieden to discuss grief, inspired by Nik’s latest song, “Good Grief.” Together, they explore the complexity of loss, the intensity of...
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Nik and Emily launch a new series on emotions, starting with anger. Joined by songwriter and artist Shelby of Genoese Speed, they unpack their song “Appetite” and...
<p>Even though January is already underway, it’s never too late to pause, reflect, and set intentions. In this special kickoff episode of 2026, Nik and Emily look back on 2025 through the lens of music—sharing songs...
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Nik and Emily unpack “Full House” from Nik’s debut EP 22 Minutes—a song that looks at family relationships through the lens of the sitcoms we grew up with versus the...
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, hosts Nik and Emily catch up on some exciting personal news — from Emily launching her new coaching business, Radiant Seasons Perinatal Coaching, to Nik releasing his...
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, hosts Nik and Emily are joined by singer-songwriter Robin Harris. They discuss her song 'Famous,' delving into the themes of career challenges, evolving dreams, and...
<p>In this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Nik and Emily dive into “Boy Meets World” by Z'cano–Nik's artist project. This is the debut single from his upcoming concept EP 22 Minutes. Joined by Nik’s wife...
<p>This week we're diving into Taylor Swift’s discography to unpack what her music reveals about girlhood, growing up, and stepping into womanhood. We’re joined by Emily’s friend and colleague Hannah Allen, a Licensed...
<p>This week on The Sounding Board Sessions, we sit down with one of our favorite humans—singer-songwriter, violist and baker Patrick Monnius—to dive into his track Some Days from his new album Looking Up. We talk about...
<p>On this episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, we explore the powerful connection between mental and physical health through Nik’s new single “Indestructible,” released July 25th under his artist name, Z’cano...
<p>In the first episode of The Sounding Board Sessions, Emily (therapist) and Nik (songwriter) unpack why Doechii’s song “Anxiety” feels like it. Emily covers the origins of anxiety and some coping tools, while Nik...
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