Julie Jewels Smoot

The Space After Holding is a thoughtful ambient album created for therapists, counselors, social workers, coaches, healthcare professionals, and anyone whose work involves holding space for others. Rather than focusing on productivity or performance, the album gently acknowledges the often-overlooked transition that occurs after a day of deep listening and emotional presence.

Still Alive serves as the powerful conclusion to a three-part album arc that begins with The Ground Does Not Move, continues through Nothing Is Required of You, and finds its culmination here. Together, these albums form a journey through grounding, permission, and ultimately, resilience—a musical narrative that gently reminds listeners that surviving is not the end of the story.