Singer-songwriter and recording artist Vickie Maris takes you behind the scenes of the creation of her album, Another Universe. Her co-hosts of the show are her co-producers of the album. From the inspiration for the songs to the songwriting process to the mechanics of laying down the instrument tracks in the studio, Maris, along with Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson tell first-hand stories about the creative process. Kelsey is one of Maris' cowriters and the recording engineer and producer ...
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Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address Stress
Vickie Maris, author, speaker, Everything DiSC facilitator, musician and ll
Stress-relieving conversation for the stressed and stretched-too-thin listener that will help you revel in life moments, big and small. Hear stories of adventure on Dawn of Promise Farm, where Vickie and her husband, Scott Greeson, have llamas and a Connemara pony, to anecdotes from the stage where Vickie sings, and plays accordion and guitar in a band led by Scott. You'll also get glimpses into history as Vickie shares short interviews with her mom, Lucille, who talks about life being marri ...
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Sanity's Edge Pt 1 | Vickie Maris talks with Michael Kelsey & Scott Greeson on capturing accordion track
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0:00 Introduction of episode by songwriter Vickie Maris. Podcast co-hosts are Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson. :34 Description of Part 1 of a 2-part episode about Sanity's Edge. 1:12 Check out the lyric video for Sanity's Edge on the YouTube channel, Vickie Maris Music. 1:31 Listen to a snippet of the instrument tracks for Sanity's Edge. 1:40 Vick…
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Sanity's Edge Pt 2 | Courtney Von Drehle on recording accordion at Michael Kelsey studio
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Sanity's Edge, by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :20 Vickie Maris, podcast host and songwriter, describes the short preview that just played and introduces accordionist Courtney Von Drehle. He played the accordion track on Sanity's Edge. It was recorded in May 2022 when the Kelsey Gr…
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On the Mountain | Synchronicities of a Connemara pony and songwriting
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, On the Mountain by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :35 Hear a sample of the instrumental track for On the Mountain. :54 Songwriter Vickie Maris introduces the episode. Her co-hosts are: Michael Kelsey, recording engineer and producer; Scott Greeson, co-producer. 3:40 Music segue, "On …
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Easy To Love | Enneagram 7 songwriter with Michael Kelsey & Scott Greeson about recording
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Easy To Love (Love Letter From an Enneagram 7) by Vickie Maris and Michael Kelsey. Album: Another Universe :00 Sample of the upcoming content about the vocal workout of recording Easy to Love, a song on the album, Another Universe. :20 Music and introduction of episode :46 Sample of Easy To…
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We Are Enough | Recording engineer Michael Kelsey sets the groove with a beatbox click track
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, We Are Enough by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :00 Sample of the upcoming conversation about the vocal workout of recording We Are Enough, a song on the album, Another Universe. :50 Music and introduction of episode 2:10 Intro of the sponsor, Etsy shop: heartsongllamas. The "We Are …
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South Bend | Songwriters talk with producer/arranger Michael Kelsey about creating alternate versions
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, South Bend by Vickie Maris and Scott Greeson. Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of the podcast episode about Track 8, South Bend, on the album, Another Universe. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-u…
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Stars | Guitar riff creates foundation for song; Michael Kelsey builds around it
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Stars, by Vickie Maris Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of Track 9, Stars, by Vickie Maris on the album, Another Universe. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe :40 A behind-the-scenes conver…
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Is It Tomorrow | Fun stories behind the song inspired by a disagreement
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Is It Tomorrow by Vickie Maris and Michael Kelsey Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of episode about Track 10, Is It Tomorrow :52 Intro of your homework assignment! :56 Take a listen to any of our songs in your favorite music app such as Spotify, Pandora, YouTube or other apps. After listen…
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Miss Her | Bass guitar click track used to set groove for song
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Show notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Miss Her by Vickie Maris Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of the song, Miss Her, inspired by memories of Lucille Maris, 1922-2021. :40 Intro of co-hosts of the podcast, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson. Instruments played by Michael Kelsey on the recording of Miss Her. 1:41 B…
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Summary | Making of the album | Another Universe
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In this behind-the-scenes podcast, singer-songwriter and recording artist Vickie Maris joins her co-producers on the mics in the studio to discuss the making of the album, Another Universe. Her co-hosts of the podcast are her co-producers of the album. From the inspiration for the songs to the songwriting process to the mechanics of laying down the…
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Mike Jackson Talks Field Trial Dogs and Horses
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Mike Jackson is a retired electric lineman and supervisor from Battle Ground, Indiana, who has trained English Pointer dogs for horseback field trials for many years. For this episode of Heartsong Fit, I interview Mike, one of our farm neighbors, in his barn as he is preparing for a trip from Indiana to North Dakota and Montana for training his dog…
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Pull the Help Chain | Elder Care or Self Care
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"Pulling the help chain" is a phrase I describe in Episode 23 of Heartsong Fit. In the Toyota Way, this phrase is related to Andon. The help chain, help cord, or yellow stop button, is a mechanism that line workers can use to stop production and call for help. It's also used to notify the line that something has gone wrong in the manufacturing proc…
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Audio Index of Stories Told by a Bride During World War 2
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Several of the episodes of Heartsong Fit include short stories by my mom, Lucille Maris, about life in the US during the 1940s when World War 2 was underway. I have been interviewing her about how she dealt with the stresses of those times from finding housing, to scarcity of food and supplies to dealing with the deployment of her young husband (my…
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Unplugged Life at Minnesota Fishing Resort
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Podcast host, Vickie Maris, and her husband, Scott Greeson, share their takeaways from living unplugged for a few days at Fox Lake Resort in Marcell, MN. Planning and preparing meals; fishing; exercising; following a morning routine; and living without digital devices for a few days were all aspects of the week that contributed to relaxation and re…
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Pearl Harbor | Learning of the News of the Bombing on Dec. 7th
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Margaret Williamson and Lucille Maris recount details of their memories of learning the news from President Theodore Roosevelt on Dec. 7, 1941 that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was entering the war. These women discuss the atmosphere of the country during the early 1940s and what happened around them as men were enlist…
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Scott Greeson & Vickie Maris Talk About Music
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This episode is a conversation in the studio between podcast host, Vickie Maris, and Scott Greeson, right after the two had played a music gig with their band, Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday, at the Indiana Bacon Festival in Delphi, Indiana. Other topics of the show include accordion lessons via Skype with Bev Fess; details of the Bacon Fest…
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You'll hear the sounds of nature in this episode of Heartsong Fit. I recorded it out in the woods as I was taking a morning walk for exercise. I have my llama, Heartsong, with me. You'll hear the cicadas singing in the background as we navigate around tree branches, unsuccessfully duck under spider webs and frustrate my horse, Madison, who wanted t…
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Managing Caregiver Stress During a Loved One's Hospital Trip
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I share methods for managing stress that I use while in the caregiver role with my mom. These are ideas you can adopt if you are in a caregiver role and helping your loved one if he or she needs to make a trip to the emergency room or hospital. From keeping a bag packed and ready to having a plan for communicating with siblings, to reminders about …
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Relax & Learn About Animals on a Walk Through Wolf Park
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Take a walk with podcast host, Vickie Maris, and guest, Dana Drenzek, on the trail around the main wolf enclosure at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Learn about the establishment of the park in the 1970s and the activities being conducted to observe animal behavior and to educate the public. You'll hear about the wolves, coyotes, foxes, bison …
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In this start of the new season, I talk about the reasons why I had stopped producing the show for a while and what it was like to get it back online for you. You'll also hear a preview of the next episode when I take you out to Wolf Park to walk on the pathway around the wolf enclosure and to learn about the animals at the center. https://wolfpark…
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Brad Bixler, Farrier & Journeyman Pipefitter Keeps Stress Low
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Spend time on Dawn of Promise Farm with Vickie Maris and her podcast guest, Brad Bixler, farrier, journeyman pipefitter and adventurer who travels the world. Life of a Journeyman Pipefitter During the episode, Brad trims the hooves of Kerrymor Madison, Vickie's Connemara horse. The conversation covers the life of a working man who travels around th…
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Come Along For Winter Chores on a Llama and Horse Farm
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Come along with farm owner and animal trainer, Vickie Maris - also the podcast host of Heartsong Fit - as she cares for her llamas and Connemara pony during evening chores in the extreme cold of winter. You can learn more about her Dawn of Promise Farm and what it is like caring for livestock in the winter when you visit the the farm website or the…
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Behind the Music With Vickie and Singer/Songwriter Scott Greeson
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Scott Greeson, singer/songwriter and entertainer is my guest for Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris. He is also my husband, so that makes him an extra special guest! Scott has been helping me with the podcast behind the scenes. He's an expert with the recording equipment and use of the software, ProTools, that we use in our music studio. In this episo…
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Relax on a Horseback Ride With Vickie Connemara Pony, Madison
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Whether you're an experienced horseman or still dreaming of owning a pony, you're going to enjoy taking a ride through the llama pasture during Episode 11. I put my Edirol recorder in my vest pocket so you can hear the footsteps of my Connemara horse, Kerrymor Madison, the creaks of the saddle, the sneezes of the llamas and other ambient sounds of …
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Songwriter Nicky Kerr Talks of Life With Type 1 Diabetes
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This episode features an interview with singer/songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr. She tells her story of her journey through a songwriting degree, on to Nashville and how she incorporates the challenges of Type 1 diabetes into her busy life as an entertainer. You can find more about Nicky when you visit her website: http://www.nickyroodmusic.com…
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Relaxing Sounds of Fox Lake Resort [Fishing] in Minnesota
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While the primary content of this episode is recorded on location at Fox Lake Resort in Minnesota, the show starts with a story from our llama farm. You'll learn about one of my protective mama llamas, Velvet, who is still looking out for her daughter, Petals, who has long since grown into an adult llama. As I tell the story, my Connemara pony, Mad…
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Journey Through the Ultimate Reset 21-Day Cleanse from Beachbody
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This episode is a conversation between me and Linda Brammer about the 21-day gentle cleanse Ultimate Reset. We walk listeners through their experiences doing a 21-day cleanse. We step through the Program Guide and share several tips learned along the way. You'll hear about the benefits gained from the change in eating habits and addition of the sup…
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Healthy Living Tips From Mo Amin |Mixed Martial Artist and Coach of UFC Fighter Jon Fitch (retired)
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This episode covers a variety of topics including: Sounds of the early morning and late evening of Dawn of Dawn of Promise Farm My experiences with the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day gentle cleanse from Beachbody (up to Day 16 for this recording) An interview in Rhyno's Gym with trainer and coach, Mo Amin, who specializes in training fighters in mixed ma…
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Tribute to Veterans on D-Day 70th Anniversary
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Episode 6 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris is a special tribute on the 70th anniversary of D-Day (WWII) to Lt. Col. James R. Maris and the men and women who fought for freedom in WWII. Lt. Col. Maris flew 30 missions in a B-24 bomber. His second mission was D-Day. You will hear his recounting of that day as read by his daughter Vickie. In this ep…
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Ride in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Lucille Maris Tells a WWII Story
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Vickie has the recorder on as she climbs into the cab of a John Deere to interview Roger Miller as he works ground to prepare it for planting in north central Indiana. You’ll feel like you’re in the tractor cab too as you hear the engine running and the variety of beeps and signals emitted from the auto steer in the John Deere. This interview was a…
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Relax on a Hike With Vickie and Her Llama, Heartsong
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Hiking along the trails on the farm is one way that Vickie finds relief from stress after a busy day. She often takes one of the llamas with her for walking on the trails. They both benefit from walking for exercise, and at the same time enjoy each other’s company on the trail. Vickie teaches you about llamas along the journey and describes the ele…
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Health Counselor Mary Mitchell Discusses Healthy Eating
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Mary Mitchell shares her wisdom from the time she was working as a health counselor. This conversation was conducted in early 2013, it has been repurposed for this show so that you can benefit from Mary’s insights. She shares several very useful tips and concepts for busy people who are striving to improve their eating habits. Her tips can help you…
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Would You Like to Hear a Farm Story? For this episode, I took the handheld recorder out in the snow and sat near the barn with the llamas. My Connemara pony, Kerrymor Madison, stood next to the fence, and our Jack Russell Terrier, Hope, joined the conversation. You’ll get to learn about life on the farm as I describe our one-eyed llama, Stunning, w…
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Insights from Life in the 1940s and Tips on Eating Healthy from Lucille Maris
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My mom, Lucille Maris, shares her secrets to keeping fit and healthy at age 91 ½ years (she is 99 at the time of this edit!). Lucille talks about eating healthy from the time she grew up in the 1920s to her diet of meals she prepares in the kitchen of her condo today which are for a gluten-free diet. Lucille talks about outdoor activities in the on…
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