March 4, 2026

Beth Nielsen Chapman: A Life Written in Songs | Shit Stick of Life Podcast | S2 E18

Beth Nielsen Chapman: A Life Written in Songs | Shit Stick of Life Podcast | S2 E18
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In this deeply moving conversation, legendary songwriter Beth Nielsen Chapman reflects on a life shaped by music, loss, and unwavering creativity. With a career that includes writing songs for icons like Elton John, Willie Nelson, Faith Hill, and Neil Diamond, Beth shares the stories behind the music, and the personal experiences that have fueled it.


From her early beginnings to navigating the highs and heartbreaks of the music industry, Beth opens up about grief, illness, and the resilience required to keep creating through life’s hardest seasons. She speaks candidly about songwriting as both a spiritual and collaborative process, the often-unseen realities of the industry, and the quiet but profound power songs have to heal, connect, and endure.


With honesty and grace, Beth reminds us that creativity isn’t just a career, it’s a lifeline, and one of the most powerful tools we have for making sense of our lives.


Beth Nielsen Chapman:

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https://www.instagram.com/beth_nielsen_chapman/


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Edited and Produced by Emma Stutts


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