Irish singer, songwriter, and performer Cathie Ryan has touched the hearts of people around the world with her songs. She has toured and recorded 5 CDs with her band, and has also toured with Cherish the Ladies. I have had the pleasure of meeting her and taking classes with her at a summer Celtic music camp in North Carolina, and did this interview with her 2 years ago, focused on music as a source of resilience. She talks about how she chooses songs to uplift the soul, and shares some wonderful stories (and a little musical treat).