{"podcast":{"title":"Conversations with Sekani","slug":"conversations-with-sekani-7811756","podcast_index_feed_id":7811756,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44958799/44958799-1765176292804-97ad13a340418.jpg","author":"Joy Okolobi","episode_count":165,"summary":"Conversations with Sekani is a podcast for ambitious young adults navigating the confusing crossroads of career, health, and purpose. Hosted by Joy “Sekani”, a calm, open, deeply curious thinker, the show follows her journey to gain clarity by having honest conversations with people who’ve walked different paths. Nothing is scripted. Nothing is perfect. Just real, raw, inspiring dialogue. From career pivots to mental health, from chasing big dreams to handling setbacks, each episode helps listeners move from overwhelmed to confident","last_synced_at":"2026-07-12T22:21:14.279400+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756"},"episode":{"title":"Music Journalist on Loss, Resilience & Lessons from Rock Stars — Nancy Dunham | Ep 144","slug":"music-journalist-on-loss-resilience-lessons-from-rock-stars-nancy-dunham-ep-144","published_at":"2026-07-06T17:22:48+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/music-journalist-on-loss-resilience-lessons-from-rock-stars-nancy-dunham-ep-144","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joyokolobi/episodes/Music-Journalist-on-Loss--Resilience--Lessons-from-Rock-Stars--Nancy-Dunham--Ep-144-e3lh0ob","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/10c92455c/podcast/play/122241227/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-1%2F427160675-44100-2-8a6b6dc629276.mp3","summary":"From a chaotic childhood and interviewing rock legends to navigating profound loss and bullying in her career, Nancy Dunham shares the “bonus tracks” of life — the hidden wisdom between the lines. In this heartfelt conversation, Nancy discusses: • Growing up with a critically ill parent and feeling like the “happy accident” • Lessons from interviewing hundreds of musicians and artists • Kindness from unexpected people like Marilyn Manson • Surviving family dynamics, professional bullying, and the loss of her husband • How music, storytelling, and resilience helped her reinvent herself If you’re navigating grief, identity, midlife transitions, or finding meaning in challenges, Nancy’s stories offer deep inspiration. Nancy Dunham is a journalist, author, and creator of Bonus Tracks — collecting wisdom from the world of music. Timestamps below ⬇️ #MusicJournalist #LifeLessons #GriefAndResilience #BonusTracks #RockStarWisdom #MidlifeReinvent Connect with Nancy Dunham Website: https://bonustracksbynancy.substack.com/ If conversations with Sekani sparks something in you, do well to share to someone who you think might need this. Subscribe so you don’t miss new episodes. If you have a minute leaving a review helps more people discover these everyday unique voices and the insight they carry. Your support means the world. Want to be a guest on Conversation with Sekani? Send a message to Joy https://www.podmatch.com/member/conversationswithsekani Chapters 0:00 - Intro & Welcome Nancy Dunham 1:40 - Chaotic Childhood & Feeling Like the “Happy Accident” 8:15 - Music as Escape & Becoming a Music Journalist 15:30 - Interviewing Hundreds of Artists & Hidden Lessons 23:10 - Kindness from Marilyn Manson & Unexpected Grace 31:45 - Professional Bullying & Family Challenges 40:20 - Loss of…","meta_description":"From a chaotic childhood and interviewing rock legends to navigating profound loss and bullying in her career, Nancy Dunham shares the “bonus tracks” of l…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2187,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/episodes/music-journalist-on-loss-resilience-lessons-from-rock-stars-nancy-dunham-ep-144/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/conversations-with-sekani-7811756/music-journalist-on-loss-resilience-lessons-from-rock-stars-nancy-dunham-ep-144.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}