Supernova SUPPORT
the podcast
Supernova Support invites listeners to explore the pitfalls of internal and external critical voices and systems that keep women songwriters from sharing their songs with the world - shining the light on a pathway to a joyful, sustainable, and generative creative life.
Join veteran songwriters and former bandmates, Karen Joy Brown and Katie Phillips, as they explore where creativity and recovery collide. The perfect pod for musicians and anyone hungry for a breakthrough.
Season 1
Episode 01
creative recoverY
Episode 03
listening — part 1
Season 2
your hosts
Karen Joy Brown
Songwriter, poet, podcast host, and Gateless Writing teacher with a gift for pulling the soft genius out of people.
Seeking stability amid a tumultuous family life, Karen joined a fundamentalist Christian church as a teen, only to one day come to the shocking realization she would have to leave both the church community and the marriage tied to it to reclaim herself. More recently, she left her role as a Spanish teacher to rediscover her songwriting life and reignite her authentic voice through recovery work.
Karen writes with riveting emotional honesty and quietly captivating poetry, singing in a soul-infused voice from her years in a gospel choir. Her songs don't just tell stories—they inhabit you. She writes lyrics that stand alone as poems, but her melodies sink into the fiber of your being, weaving unflinching words into something both deeply personal and universally true.
A seasoned performer who's graced stages at the Kate Wolf Festival and opened for legends like Ruthie Foster, Karen's journey toward authentic expression is what sparked Supernova Support—her gift for seeing and unlocking the creative brilliance in others.
KATIE PHILLIPS
Singer-songwriter with a voice that stops you in your tracks and songs that stick in your ribcage long after the last note fades. Recognized for her extraordinary vocal gift since childhood, Katie carries her father's words close: that one of life's greatest honors would be using her voice as sacred offering to those she loves.
Drawing from a kaleidoscope of influences, Katie crafts visceral songwriting that creates narrative universes you immediately inhabit. With virtuosic melodies and high craft, she plunges you into her most vulnerable worries, pains, and tender loves, each song startlingly intimate and specific.
As a certified Peer Support Specialist with over 15 years experience supporting women and families in crisis, Katie brings the same deep empathy to her music that guides her healing work with others. As a former member of the beloved trio the Bootleg Honeys, she's lit up stages with her powerhouse vocals and magnetic presence, crafting music that's as soul-baring as it is unforgettable.
Katie's true gift lies in her ability to connect deeply with others, inspiring them to embrace their own authenticity and creative voice—whether through song, cards, or the profound act of truly being seen.
discover supernova
Raw, Unfiltered friendship
You're not just listening to a podcast; you're eavesdropping on intimate conversations between two close friends who've been through it all together. Expect authentic tangents, real interruptions, and the beautiful messiness of genuine connection. This isn't polished perfection—it's the vulnerable, open-hearted truth of creative life being shared between two people who love each other and respect each other’s work.
tools for craft
Every episode sends you away with something tangible: songwriting techniques, creative processes, fresh perspectives, and respectful approaches to nurturing your artistic life. These aren't just ideas—they're practical tools you can use immediately. Every episode includes a creative prompt designed to help move your creativity out and through you, whether you're writing songs or exploring other forms of artistic expression.
live performances
Each episode features both hosts performing original songs live—beautiful, naked, raw performances that reveal the soul of their work. Then comes the magic: they deconstruct these songs together, offering an unprecedented window into the creative process. It's like having a backstage pass to the songwriter's heart and mind.
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