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Join us on our mission to cultivate wellness in the classical music world. Let's start the conversation. Learn more at www.soundmindmusician.org.

  1. 09-01-2025

    Embracing Change: Elizabeth Rowe

    It has been a transformative year for Elizabeth Rowe since stepping down from the Boston Symphony Orchestra, as she reflects on the profound emotions tied to her final performances. This episode explores themes of transition, the importance of presence, and the balance between loss and new beginnings, underscoring the idea that personal growth often entails embracing the ‘both/and’ philosophy in navigating life's challenges. • Elizabeth shares her emotional journey since leaving the BSO • Reflects on the complexities of her final performances • Discusses the ‘both/and’ philosophy regarding loss and new beginnings • Explores her evolving relationship with playing music • Highlights the importance of community and support during transitions • Emphasizes the parallels between music and coaching work • Encourages listeners to embrace their own transitions and growth Elizabeth Rowe is a Leadership and High-Performance coach working at the intersection of personal and professional development. She helps high achievers across all industries learn to thrive in demanding work environments and successfully navigate career or personal transitions. She is also the former principal flutist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a social justice advocate, and a public speaker. After her landmark equal pay lawsuit in 2018 The Boston Globe honored her as a Bostonian of the Year, calling her “The Fighter.” Her ongoing commitment to opening up dialogue about complex subjects led to her TEDx talk, The Lonely Onlys. Learn more at iamelizabethrowe.com

    49 min.

  2. 08-04-2024

    Russell Rybicki: A Journey To Balance & Transformation

    When the symphony of life hits a dissonant chord, how does a musician find harmony again? This is just one of the soul-stirring questions Russell Rybicki answers as he joins us for a rich tapestry of tales on personal transformation, mental health, and the art of self-discovery in the demanding world of classical music. From playing horn and arranging to finding silence in meditation, Russell unveils the intricate journey of an artist seeking balance amid professional peaks, personal trials, and the quest for inner peace. SPECIAL EVENT: On April 21st, Sound Mind will be hosting its very first in-person panel event at the New World Center in Miami Beach, FL titled “between the notes: exploring identities as artists”. Join us to explore the multifaceted career path as musicians and the diverse identities that shape the art and artists within it. Register now at this link. Russell Rybicki is currently acting third/assistant horn in the San Antonio Philharmonic and is the hornist and arranger for the Monarch Chamber Players. He’s previously held positions with the San Antonio Symphony, the Vancouver Symphony, and the New World Symphony. Russell is also a certified Holistic Life Coach passionate about deep personal work involved in self-acceptance and self-compassion through a holistic process.

    43 min.

  3. 05-02-2024

    Alana Wiesing: The Importance of Wellness

    Percussionist Alana Wiesing joins us on the podcast to talk about her musical journey (which included almost walking away from music entirely), the importance of taking care of your body and brain, the ability to compartmentalize and focus, and much more. Alana Wiesing is the principal Timpanist of the Tucson Symphony Orchestra and Adjunct Professor of Percussion at the University of Arizona. She’s an alumni faculty member at the National Orchestral Institute + Festival, and serves as the President and Chair of the board of directors for the Network for Diversity in Concert Percussion.

    48 min.

  4. 08-01-2024

    Elizabeth Rowe: Both/And

    Happy 2024! This January we are joined by Elizabeth Rowe (principal Flute, Boston Symphony & Leadership and High-Performance Coach) to discuss her stepping down from the Boston Symphony Orchestra to pursue coaching full-time, her year of “both/and,” letting go of what no longer serves us, and much more. Elizabeth Rowe is a Leadership and High-Performance coach, working at the intersection of personal and professional development. She helps high achievers across all industries learn to thrive in demanding work environments and successfully navigate career or personal transitions.  She is also the principal flutist of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a social justice advocate, and a public speaker. After her landmark equal paylawsuit in 2018 The Boston Globe honored her as a Bostonian of the Year, calling her “The Fighter.” Her ongoing commitment to opening up dialogue about complex subjects led to her TEDx talk, The Lonely Onlys, where she shared her personal story of learning to embrace the powers of imagination and vulnerability to create connection and community. You can learn more about all of this, including following along for her final season with the Boston Symphony Orchestra, at iamelizabethrowe.com

    38 min.

  5. 11-12-2023

    Eric Terino: "Innovations of Grave Perversity"

    Happy December! This holiday season, we welcomed songwriter Eric Terino to the Sound Mind podcast. Eric is a multi-disciplinary artist from the New England region whose third LP “Innovations of Grave Perversity” blends elements of Folk, Classical, and Alternative together while talking about his life journey. Eric opens up about his experiences with agoraphobia, what it’s like to be a songwriter, and much more! Learn more about Eric at www.ericterino.com.

    47 min.

  6. 06-11-2023

    Jarrett McCourt: Self-Care & Processing Trauma

    Tubist Jarrett McCourt (Tuba & Euphonium professor, UMKC) joined Alex on the podcast this month to discuss self-care, recharging, how trauma is processed, and much more!  Learn more about Jarrett at www.jarrettmccourt.com. Our previous episode with Jarrett can be found here.

    41 min.

  7. 02-10-2023

    Adam Sadberry: "Feelin' It"

    This month we welcomed back flutist Adam Sadberry to the pod to talk about being in the present, trusting our instincts, and following our heart, even when that path looks different from those around you. Adam is currently developing his workshop, “Feelin’ It: Tools to Help Musicians Expand Their Humanity.” You can donate to his GoFundMe at the link below. https://www.gofundme.com/f/career-shift-and-funding-an-equitable-workshop/donations IG: @adamhappyberry  www.adamsadberry.com

    30 min.

  8. 04-09-2023

    TRU: Leo Fotos & David Gosz

    Leo Fotos & David Gosz (www.goszandfotos.com) are musical theatre creators based in New York City. On this month's pod, I sat down with David and Leo to discuss their musical, "TRU," a musical that shines a light into the life of Truman, a man living with mental illness personified as a toxic relationship with the manipulative “Her”.  TRU will be performed LIVE in Chicago on September 10th as part of The Hope For Us Network's "Conclave 2023." Conclave 2023: https://www.hopeforusnetwork.org/post/the-conclave-preview

    42 min.
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Join us on our mission to cultivate wellness in the classical music world. Let's start the conversation. Learn more at www.soundmindmusician.org.

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