Thrive x Strive Musician Podcast Amy Wang-Hiller

Send us a Text Message.In this deeply personal episode of the Thrive x Strive Musician Podcast, our host, Amy, shares her recent journey through the complexities of the healthcare system. After undergoing surgery for a tethered spinal cord and facing numerous challenges, Amy opens up about her struggles with self-doubt, the relief of validation, and the ongoing journey toward understanding and managing their health condition. And how musicians can also benefit from those lessons.Key Highlight...

Send us a Text Message.Today’s guest Adrian Anantawan is a Canadian violinist who holds degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music, Yale University, and Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is also the founder of the Music Inclusion Program, which aims to help children with disabilities learn instrumental music with other typical peers. In this episode, We discuss the diversity needs in the current classical world, technical adaptation in music performance, and how to see strength th...

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I shared my medical story, part 2, about how I experienced traumatic experiences with progressive paralysis while staying in the moment and continuing my performance career. I want to share my stories now, right before my surgery next week, on the podcast to raise awareness of the rare disease and let everyone know that it’s okay not to know the answer or find your diagnosis yet but still be validated for your symptoms.Living in the present is the ONE t...

Send us a Text Message.For this episode, I share my medical journey for the last two and half years being absent on my podcast, how I got my diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other comorbidities, and what it is like to be a full-time patient advocate for myself. I hope this will lead us in a new direction as I will bring more guests who are musicians with disabilities. I want to bring awareness to the music community to see this minority group of equally talented people, what issue...

Send us a Text Message.Today, we have two of the event coordinators Dr. Garrett Hope and Dr. Heidi Kay Begay coming to the show to introduce you to their Ultimate Musician Business Summit, which will be taking place on January 5-7, 2023. Books Mentioned: Seth Gordin - The dipQuotes:People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing– that's why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglarwe are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. - Jim Rohn &nb...

Send us a Text Message.In today's episode, we are diving into the topic of gratitude. They can not only help you to maintain a healthy and happy mind, but it would also improve your music performance. we will discuss why gratitude improves our brain function, how to cultivate this attitude of gratitude, and how to having a grateful heart to all things in life. Skillshare TWO months free premium: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/v7Ddd 30% off for their annual subscription: https://skillshare.eqcm.n...