Writing, Healing & Hitting, the Stage with Levi Hummon

03/25/25 • 37 min

What do a broken heart, a country music stage, and a wedding countdown have in common?

Emily reconnects with longtime friend and rising country artist Levi Hummon.

From growing up with a legendary songwriter dad to navigating heartbreaks, record deals, and viral TikTok dances, Levi opens up about the highs and lows of life on and off stage.

The two reminisce on CMA Fest memories, share behind-the-scenes moments from Levi’s songwriting journey (including working with Walker Hayes and Steven Tyler), and dive into his upcoming wedding, his mom’s inspiring non-profit Thistle Farms, and the unexpected ways grief and love shape creativity.

This episode is a beautiful blend of vulnerability, humor, music, and meaningful reflection — one you won’t want to miss.

Listen For:

06:10 – “I Made It” Moments and the Power of the Opry

13:41 – Is Levi Writing a Wedding Song? (Spoiler: Yes!)

16:40 – Pre-Show Rituals, Dad Advice & Kicking Over Beers

29:38 – Gratitude, Grief, and the Power of Perspective

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What do a broken heart, a country music stage, and a wedding countdown have in common?

Emily reconnects with longtime friend and rising country artist Levi Hummon.

From growing up with a legendary songwriter dad to navigating heartbreaks, record deals, and viral TikTok dances, Levi opens up about the highs and lows of life on and off stage.

This episode is a beautiful blend of vulnerability, humor, music, and meaningful reflection — one you won’t want to miss.

Listen For:

06:10 – “I Made It” Moments and the Power of the Opry

13:41 – Is Levi Writing a Wedding Song? (Spoiler: Yes!)

16:40 – Pre-Show Rituals, Dad Advice & Kicking Over Beers

29:38 – Gratitude, Grief, and the Power of Perspective

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Connect with guest: LEVI HUMMON

Contact Emily:

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Praying for Strangers: A Journey Through Loss and Faith

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Have You Ever Found Healing in the Most Unexpected Places?

Emily shares an emotional and unexpected realization—how a difficult medical diagnosis led her to confront her deepest trauma and ultimately find healing.

Initially dreading every appointment, Emily describes a powerful moment of clarity and peace that shifted her perspective entirely.

Through raw honesty, she reflects on grief, faith, and the surprising ways healing can unfold over time.

With heartfelt gratitude to her listeners, she acknowledges the power of collective support, the beauty of prayer, and the importance of embracing every part of the healing journey—even the parts that feel unbearable.

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02:44 – Hemochromatosis & Hospital Trauma

05:04 – Praying for Strangers: A Shift in Perspective

12:04 – Jealousy in Grief: A Hard but Normal Feeling

18:09 – The Power of Small Acts: Giving Back Through Kindness

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Through a Parent’s Eyes: Grieving Colby, Loving Emily

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What happens when parents grieve not only the loss of a son-in-law, but also the heartbreak of watching their daughter’s world shatter?

Emily sits down with her mom and dad—Terry and Gary—for an intimate, multi-layered conversation marking five years since the loss of her husband, Colby Cave.

With a mix of childhood stories, cherished Colby memories, and raw reflections on navigating tragedy during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, this episode offers a rare look at grief through the eyes of parents.

From hilarious tales of toddler Emily wallpapering her own room to the harrowing moments surrounding Colby’s hospitalization, they share how love, legacy, and faith have carried their family through unspeakable loss.

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8:00 – The Girl with the Water Bottles in the Desert

15:00 – First NHL Assist & Boston Memories

20:00 – April 2020: A Week That Changed Everything

47:20 – Two-Fold Grief: A Mother’s Insight

1:00:30 – Colby’s Kids: Legacy on the Ice

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Guests: Terry and Gary Gill

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You Are More, With Emily Cave Boit - Writing, Healing & Hitting, the Stage with Levi Hummon

Transcript

Emily Cave Boit (00:03):

Hey everyone. Welcome back to episode 12 of You Are More with Emily Cave Boit. I want to start off this episode reading another review. I love reading your guys' reviews, your comments, your dms, but this one says, I just want to thank you for continuing to share