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Get Moving, Stay Pumping: American Heart Month

February isn’t just for sweethearts. In fact, it’s American Heart Month, so we ought to show that fist-sized muscular organ powering our bodies as much love as we’re showering our Valentine with.

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Crystal Ermon on Mastering Her Energy

Author and cognitive-behavioral therapist Crystal Ermon has mastered her energy and aligned her life through the power of spiritual awareness. Now, she’s encouraging readers all across the globe to turn their life around through her book, “Master Your Energy.”

Recently, we reached out to Ermon via email to learn more about how she began her journey, her work, and her book.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #54 BONUS: Doctor Octoroc on Creating “Soft Bits In”

Last week, Levi “Doctor Octoroc” announced the upcoming Kickstarter for his latest chiptune project: “Soft Bits In,” a tribute to The Flaming Lips’ “Soft Bulletin” album.

We spoke to Doctor Octoroc via telephone to get a behind the scenes glimpse at his creative process, as well as a taste for what backers can look forward to on the Kickstarter.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #54: From UK to LA with Karima Francis

UK-raised and LA-based indie artist Karima Francis touches her listeners with her heartfelt, organic sound, which is further highlighted by her moving lyricism.

Following the release of her single, “Shelf Life,” which details the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, Calif. we reached out to Francis via email to learn more about her years of performing, her music, and her goals for 2020.

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It’s Been Here by S. Anne Kelln

S. Anne Kelln of Running in Shadows shares her personal experience with depression and suicide.

TRIGGER WARNING: This post discusses topics including: suicide, mental illness, hospitalization, and child abuse.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #53 BONUS: Doctor Octoroc Announces New Kickstarter Project

Levi “Doctor Octoroc,” the mastermind behind “In The RP2A Over the Sea,” a chiptune cover album of Neutral Milk Hotel’s “In the Aeroplane Over the Sea,” is gearing up to launch a Kickstarter for his latest project: “Soft Bits In,” a chiptune tribute to The Flaming Lips’ “The Soft Bulletin” album.

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