Hot Blooded and Full of Positivity, Living the Mantra “No Day But Today” with guest Elana Fay (Ep 32)
Play This At My FuneralShow Notes
💐 Episode Summary When life throws heartbreak and uncertainty your way, aligning your mental, emotional, and physical well-being can be transformative and flip the life you planned for yourself upside down. Elana Fay Kirschner, Pilates instructor and music enthusiast, shares her eclectic playlist that’s more than just a collection of songs, it’s a roadmap for self-discovery and resilience. And if nothing else, you’ll walk away with the feeling of joy and sunshine, from the song “Miracles Happen” to some poignant songs from the RENT soundtrack, and the power and range of Kelly Clarkson, there’s something for everyone.
💿 Songs Mentioned “Seasons of Love” from the RENT musical soundtrack
“Finale B” from the RENT musical soundtrack
“Hot Blooded” by Foreigner
“So Yesterday” by Hilary Duff
“Bring It All Back” by S Club
“Miracles Happen” by Myra
“Because of You” by Kelly Clarkson
“Someone Will” sung by Andrew Durand from the Shucked musical soundtrack
“me” by Kelly Clarkson
“Stronger (What Doesn’t Kill You Makes You)” by Kelly Clarkson
“Take It Easy” by The Eagles
“Ripple” by the Grateful Dead
“Ohio Is For Lovers” by Hawthorne Heights
“Proud” by Heather Small
“La Californie” by Souleance
You can listen to Elana’s playlist here: https://tinyurl.com/5zstkwjz Elana’s funk playlist: https://tinyurl.com/y2ampns5 🎙 About the Guest Elana’s Pilates story came purely by chance. After losing her job, and not wanting to go back into the education field in the height of the pandemic, she found Pilates on an online ad for a front desk job and quickly moved up to management. The Pilates Studio quickly became Elana's home away from home, but something was missing. Elana enjoyed taking Pilates classes, but didn't understand the full benefits of the practice until a back injury halted everything. While working with an instructor one-on-one, Elana became inspired to become a Pilates instructor and wanted to start making a difference in other peoples' lives. Thus, in March 2022, Elana made the jump and signed up for a Pilates Teacher Training Program. Now with her Comprehensive Pilates Certification, Elana has found her purpose and is fulfilling her dreams of proving to others you can achieve anything with a little hard work and patience. She truly embodies the Pilates lifestyle which is all about how to move better and feel better in everything you do. IG: @elanafaypilates
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🌹 About Play This At My Funeral Play This At My Funeral is a deeply fun, slightly macabre, always heartwarming podcast about the songs that shape our lives — including the ones we’d play at our funerals. Each episode, host Dinah invites a guest to curate their hypothetical send-off playlist and share the stories behind the music. Think Desert Island Discs meets Films To Be Buried With — with more vibes and fewer survival scenarios. Created and hosted by Dinah Susan Alobeid. Edited and co-produced by Alice Marcondes.
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🎙 About the Host Dinah Susan Alobeid is a writer, dancer, and VP of Communications & Content. Her writing appears in Porter House Review, Five on the Fifth, Reverie Literary Magazine, Spectrum Magazine, and more. She lives in New Jersey with her partner and their rambunctious toddler. I hearby declare that I do not own the rights to any music or lyrics played during this podcast. All rights to the music and audio belong to their respective owner(s).
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