Not Your Average Music Therapist

Kim Best
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Not Your Average Music Therapist Podcast

Not Your Average Music Therapist is a space for music therapists who feel out of place or out of sorts to come together. Music therapy is a small field that faces lots of challenges. Why not go through these things together?! Kim Best is your host and will share stories, thoughts, and ideas around being the not very average music therapist herself. We’ll talk about wanting to leave the field, feeling like a phony, exploring new avenues, and other things on Kim’s mind. Guests will be invited on the podcast to share their stories and experiences within and outside the music therapy field. Listen in if you’re feeling kinda alone, and hopefully you’ll feel less alone through these episodes. Connect with us on Instagram here: @musictherapistpod

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    Surviving as a New Professional with Dannielle Caldwell from MTPT podcast

    Welcome to this joint podcast episode! This is part 1 (of 2) of my conversation with Dannielle Caldwell, content creator extraordinaire, co-host of MTPT (Music Till Proven Therapy) podcast, and the creator of the all-new NEW PROFESSIONAL RETREAT! The retreat is happening THIS Saturday, September 28th, and you can still register up until Friday. There are limited spaces, so make sure you register now! In part 2, Dannielle shares all about the retreat and I share a special discount for all of you! Check out the second half of this episode here: www.musictherapynow.net/podcast and register for the retreat here: www.musictherapynow.net/newprofessionals These episodes are great for all music therapists, not just new professionals, as we share our stories and glean wisdom from the steps we’ve taken. Hope you enjoy! Connect with Dannielle here! @mtptpod @danniellemtbc @musictherapynow_ @musictherapyednow www.musictherapynow.net

    1h 5m

  2. 9 SEPT

    Reflections on Humanness with Hayley and Kim from Able Voice Podcast

    Welcome to this joint podcast episode! You'll hear part 1 on the Able Voice Podcast with Hayley and Kim of Synergy Wellness.   Some topics from the episode:  Behind Not Your Average Music Therapist podcast Competency and Experience What would you tell your younger self? Life advice Reminders on how to be human And the book I referenced, which I could not remember the name of, is Defining Music Therapy by Kenneth Bruscia. Enjoy the episode!   Connect with the guests Instagram: @synergymusictherapy, @ablevoicepodcast, @mtahayley, @mta.kimberly Email: contactsynergymt@gmail.com Website: synergymusictherapy.com Facebook: facebook.com/synergymusictherapy You're always welcome to send me a message at hello@kimbest.com OR connect on Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest, @musiccanhelp, @nymusictherapy, @musictherapistpod P.S. it's beanie season!!! You can find them here: kimbest.com/shop   About the guests:  Hayley (she/her) is a certified music therapist, speaker, and author living in Bermuda! She is passionate about lots of things including accessibility, anti-oppressive practice, and finds her clinical passion in working with older adults (e.g. dementia care and end-of-life care) and in neurologic rehabilitation. Kim (she/her) is a certified music therapist and singer-songwriter based in Kingston, Ontario. She works with many people, but her main area of focus is within the realm of mental health care, supporting people of all ages in living a fulfilled and healthy life. Together, Kim and Hayley, are the co-founders of Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness services which is the umbrella hub for a number of passion projects including the Able Voice Podcast. Under the Synergy MT brand, Hayley and Kim offer music therapy sessions with a team spanning across Canada and Bermuda, have released sticker collections, and most recently introducing their new Synergy Soirée series of events.

    43 min

  3. 24 JUN

    Red Flags of Music Therapy Businesses

    This episode is real, raw, and oh so honest. Many of us have had less-than-ideal experiences working for other music therapists, and we’re here to spill the tea. Please know that these are our personal experiences, thoughts, and perspectives. I truly hope there are music therapy businesses out there doing things differently, but for now we will open the conversation up so that maybe, just maybe another music therapist won’t go through what we’ve each been through.   Just a note, this episode was recorded in 2023.    _________________   Head over to kimbest.substack.com to share your thoughts and see what other people are saying about this episode! >>>>>>Take a look at the Survey Results Notes from the episode ⬇️   Links: Shannon’s podcast, Casually Green on Spotify Pros and Cons of Subcontracting, episode with Tricia Caiati from Care Chronicles Podcast Therapeutic crisis intervention MIT living wage calculator Topics from the episode: What are the worst things you went through in music therapy jobs? What kept you in music therapy?  How to fall in love with it again.  Why it doesn’t work (MTs having employees) Is happiness in our jobs possible?  Business ownership solo vs having employees Abundance mindset vs scarcity Thoughts for the music therapy business owners Advice for new professionals: Sense of self outside of music therapy Network and support system Trust yourself and your experiences  Personal wellness checklist at the end of the survey _________________   Connect with the guests in this episode!   Jules Joyce Pronouns: she/they FB: Juliana Rose Instagram: @_jujujules11   Cheyenna Eagle Pronouns: she/her/hers Email: cheyennaeagle@gmail.com FB: Cheya-Rain Eagle Instagram: @cheyarain   Shannon Ogden Pronouns: she/her/hers Instagram: @shannon_mtbc   If you’d like to share your story, email hello@kimbest.com.   _________________   If you’d like to join the “pod” that supports this podcast, go to patreon.com/kimbest.   And here are some extra links for you: kimbest.com for resources and added support for music therapists Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest, @musiccanhelp, @nymusictherapy, @musictherapistpod

    1h 42m

  4. 23 MAY

    Tenacity, flute in sessions, career path, and jumbo guitar picks

    I recorded this in April, right after World Music Therapy week. So, enjoy all things music therapy in this episode! Here are some of the topics discussed.   -using flute in music therapy sessions -adults with dementia using jumbo guitar picks -QUESTION: “I really love the field of music therapy, but I’m not sure if I’m going to be a good music therapist. Any advice?” -QUESTION: “mt intern here! do you recommend being a contract MT or being hired by a facility and why?” -QUESTION: “What is one thing you like about yourself?” -QUESTION: “How did you decide to become a music therapist?”   Send in your own anonymous question: https://ngl.link/kimberlyjanebest1   Check out Patreon: patreon.com/kimbest   Read some creative writing: kimbest.substack.com   Kim on Instagram: instagram.com/kimberlyjanebest

    42 min

  5. 9 APR

    Taking Time Off (and accompanying guilt)

    How the heck do we take time off???? Let’s get to the heart of the matter in this episode with a follow-up reference guide that you can download for free.    Instagram post referenced in the episode:  https://www.instagram.com/p/C1SQN9YxiC2/?igsh=cGUyZ3dqc2MyZXg5   Articles on the Mother Wound:  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201910/the-mother-wound  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/un-numb/202311/mending-the-mother-wound    Take Time Off REFERENCE: kimbest.com/resources   Substack: https://kimbest.substack.com/   Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kimbest (let’s be pen-pals!)   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyjanebest    Email: hello@kimbest.com

    31 min

  6. 26 FEB

    Welcome to 2.0 - take a moment to breathe

    The podcast is back up! Enjoy this episode that provides some space for you to recognize your growth, breathe, and look lovingly into the rest of the year.    To read my writings: kimbest.substack.com To become a BFF behind the scenes: patreon.com/kimbest kimbest.com for resources, products, and added support for music therapists   …and Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest on Instagram @musiccanhelp on Instagram @nymusictherapy on Instagram @musictherapistpod for this podcast on Instagram

    15 min

  7. 09/08/2023

    Pros and Cons of Subcontracting with Tricia Caiati, MT-BC

    In this episode, Tricia and I chat about subcontracting and our many opinions and experiences with contract-style work. We dive into the model of private practice music therapy businesses, and I offer a new model of business that I am excited to see unfold and develop. This is the first time I am sharing this new model publicly, and I hope you are inspired to try new things in your life and work to make each day more fulfilling.    Find Tricia online: @care-chronicles on Instagram Care-chronicles.com Email: hello@care-chronicles   And all the links that I had mentioned:  kimbest.com for resources and support for music therapists @kimberlyjanebest on Instagram @musiccanhelp on Instagram @nymusictherapy on Instagram @musictherapistpod for this podcast on Instagram

    1h 12m

  8. 31/07/2023

    Program Development

    I have had my share of proposing music therapy programs, networking with administrators, and giving presentations to anyone who will listen. These years have given me insight into the most important parts of the process - what actually matters. I care about your time and our sustainability as a profession, so in this conversation I break down the key pieces that really matter. Find the powerpoint slides here as a PDF.   Hope you walk away with ideas and next steps!   P.S. I have just started up my Patreon Page, so check it out! It’s a place where you get behind-the-scenes, early and exclusive access, and conversations with like-minded beautiful people, As a patron, you get to choose which tier you want to be - the $10/month tier is probably my favorite because you get a letter of encouragement in the mail and get to call yourself a “pen-pal.” It just makes me smile! There are other options as well which offer you coaching, art in the mail, etc. Can’t wait to build our little community over there!

    31 min
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Not Your Average Music Therapist is a space for music therapists who feel out of place or out of sorts to come together. Music therapy is a small field that faces lots of challenges. Why not go through these things together?! Kim Best is your host and will share stories, thoughts, and ideas around being the not very average music therapist herself. We’ll talk about wanting to leave the field, feeling like a phony, exploring new avenues, and other things on Kim’s mind. Guests will be invited on the podcast to share their stories and experiences within and outside the music therapy field. Listen in if you’re feeling kinda alone, and hopefully you’ll feel less alone through these episodes. Connect with us on Instagram here: @musictherapistpod

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  • Creator
    Kim Best
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2020 Kim Best. All rights reserved.
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    Not Your Average Music Therapist

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