<description>&lt;p&gt;Guitars can change lives &amp;mdash; and not just for kids. Andrew Allen shares how music became his outlet, his anchor, and now his message.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;This episode travels from basement band practices to public stages, where Andrew now blends performance and purpose. He opens up about giving kids space to explore, finding creative flow, and stepping into a deeper calling as a speaker and storyteller. Expect real talk about what it means to grow up as a creator, how to stay open to inspiration, and how a Stoic reminder about mortality reframed his whole mindset. It&amp;rsquo;s part reflection, part roadmap &amp;mdash; and all heart.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;GUEST:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;Andrew Allen&lt;br&gt;&lt;a href="http://andrewallenlive.com"&gt;http://andrewallenlive.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Originally aired on&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt; &lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;2025-12-22&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

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Shiftheads - The Unexpected Power of Music for Kids (and Adults)

DEC 23, 202511 MIN
Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Shiftheads - The Unexpected Power of Music for Kids (and Adults)

DEC 23, 202511 MIN

Description

Guitars can change lives — and not just for kids. Andrew Allen shares how music became his outlet, his anchor, and now his message. This episode travels from basement band practices to public stages, where Andrew now blends performance and purpose. He opens up about giving kids space to explore, finding creative flow, and stepping into a deeper calling as a speaker and storyteller. Expect real talk about what it means to grow up as a creator, how to stay open to inspiration, and how a Stoic reminder about mortality reframed his whole mindset. It’s part reflection, part roadmap — and all heart. GUEST:Andrew Allenhttp://andrewallenlive.com Originally aired on 2025-12-22