Premiere Episode

Notable New England

"Wicked lite bites"—a quick, lighthearted news story from each New England state, the New England origin story of Alice's Restaurant Massacree by Arlo Guthrie and how it became a Thanksgiving tradition, and an interview with Esther Friedman—Massachusetts licensed mental health counselor, expressive art therapist, musician, and the author about finding calm amidst the holiday stress.
**CORRECTION: One of the sources used in the Alice's Massacree portion incorrectly stated that Ken Shelton was a graduate of Emerson College. Ken is a graduate of Brooklyn College and the Boston University School of Communication per Ken Shelton's Facebook and LinkedIn pages. A correction regarding this will be aired on the December 8, 2024 episode 2 podcast. The audio for episode 1 has been updated to reflect this.**

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Music credits and proof of licensing

Episode links mentioned:

• Buy tickets for Esther Friedman's group The Secret Sauce at Club Passim, Sun. Dec 1 at 7pm. 47 Palmer St., Cambridge, MA
  passim.org
• Read Esther Friedman's Book, The Gentle Souls Revolution. Available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats on
  Amazon
• Visit Esther Friedman's website for information on therapy, Esther's music, blog posts, and more.
  gentlesoulsrevolution.com

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