Our guest, Dr. Tyler Calabrese, shares how his profound connection with music has been a transformative force in his life - his altar of hope, solace, and energy. Whitney Houston's 'I Wanna Dance with Somebody' reminds him of his Mom, and the uplifting messages of positive hardcore in H2O’s ‘Found the Truth Within’ helps him during challenging life transitions. The Canadian punk band Propagandhi's lyrics motivated him to use his privilege for those less fortunate. ‘Somewhere Out There,’ from the movie, An American Tale, provides the space to discuss toxic masculinity and the importance of healthy emotional outlets. We close  by exploring the connection between art and mental health awareness in Tyler’s annual event, Speak Your Truth, through the songs of Tim Barry and Carly Winters. Pull up a folding chair, grab a drink, find a spot around the fire, and enjoy the conversation and community. Check out Speak You Truth’s Website Watch Speak Your Truth 2023 on YouTube See the Speak Your Truth Video Submissions  Follow your hosts David, Raza, and Carolina every week as they embark on an epic adventure to find the songs that are stuck to us like audible tattoos to tell the story of who we are and where we’ve been. It’s a life story told through 6 songs. Take a listen, and as always, if you have someone whose life you’d like to hear in 6 songs, let us know. WHO WE ARE DAVID: Creator & Host @ALifeinSixSongs Drummer | Educator | Philosopher | Combat Veteran | PTSD Advocate  CAROLINA: Co-Host @ALifeinSixSongs Storyteller | Head of Learning & Development Services @ReadySet RAZA: Co-Host @ALifeinSixSongs Guitarist | Lawyer | Solo Project @Solamente.Band RESOURCES AND LINKS Liked songs from this life story? Check out A Life in Six Songs playlist on Apple Music and SpotifyFollow A Life in Six Songs on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTubeSupport our work!Subscribe to our YouTube channel Support the showCopyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commentary, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit or educational use tips the balance in favor of fair use. The original work played in this video has been significantly transformed for the purpose of commentary, criticism, and education.