The Conscious Artist®: Mental Health Conversations with Pallavi Mahidhara

The Conscious Artist®
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Welcome to The Conscious Artist®, a safe space for conversations around mental health awareness for musicians, artists, and all human beings. Join us every Monday to hear new episodes. Subscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial Online Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me

  1. NOV 24

    Noa Kageyama: How to be a Bulletproof Musician

    In the Season 8 finale, we are joined by the one and only Noa Kageyama - host and founder of The Bulletproof Musician. The podcast, blog, and all around platform offers guidance and teaches musicians via bite-sized sports psychology tools, analogies, and interviews with experts to help us learn how to find ways to beat performance anxiety and feel stable and successful onstage. Listen to Noa's podcast here: https://bulletproofmusician.com/ Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

    49 min

  2. NOV 17

    Michelle Lynne: How to be Fearless

    This week we share a special joint episode with Michelle Lynne, co-creator of The Fearless Artist Mastermind and host of The Fearless Artist podcast. The two podcast hosts discuss life as an artist, how to lead from one's values, and how to trust yourself. Episode is available on both shows. Discover more about Michelle's work: https://michellelynnepianist.com/ Listen to The Fearless Artist podcast: https://podcast.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/ Join The Fearless Artist Mastermind: https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/ Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

    53 min

  3. NOV 10

    Emily Gee: Musicians' Health and Wellness

    This week we feature Dr. Emily Gee, the Director of the Musicians’ Wellness Program at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and certified yoga instructor with a background in music. As a cellist, she battled playing-related injuries during music conservatory that led to a career path. Throughout her own physical recovery, she saw a great need for healthcare providers who better understood the physical, mental and emotional demandsplaced on musicians throughout their careers, and has dedicated her time serving the music community as a clinician, educator, advocate and resource to promote health and wellness among musicians. Discover more about Emily's work: https://www.colorado.edu/music/emily-gee Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

    54 min

  4. NOV 3

    Neha Dias: Resilience, Creativity, and Finding our Strength

    CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, Domestic violence, abuse In this heartfelt episode, host Pallavi sits down with fitness coach, content creator, and former competitive figure skater Neha Alisha Dias. Neha opens up about her powerful journey of resilience, from dealing with a double concussion that brought her skating career to an early end, to overcoming an abusive relationship, to finding healing through movement and creative expression. Her book, 101 Reasons to Stay: A Collection of Reminders for the Days You Feel Alone, offers hope and encouragement for anyone navigating challenging seasons. Through this intimate and inspiring conversation, Neha reminds listeners that strength is born from perseverance, and that creativity, mindfulness, and compassion can guide us toward healing and self-discovery. Shop Neha's Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/101-reasons-to-stay-neha-dias/1142815032 Follow Neha on Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nehas_wrld/?hl=en Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nehas_wrld Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

    38 min

  5. OCT 27

    Ella Lee: Finding Where We Belong

    In this special joint episode with The Classical Circuit host Ella Lee, Pallavi and Ella discuss growing up as children of immigrants, discovering their voices beyond the piano, and redefining belonging in classical music. Their conversation offers an inspiring reminder that there’s space for everyone in this industry, and that by pursuing what’s authentic and meaningful, we can each create our own path forward. Listen to The Classical Circuit: https://shows.acast.com/the-classical-circuit Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

    1h 10m

  6. OCT 20

    Jonathan Biss: Anxiety, Acceptance, and Reclaiming Oneself

    In this deeply personal opening episode of Season 8, pianist Jonathan Biss joins host Pallavi Mahidhara for a courageous conversation about mental health, living with anxiety, and the emotional complexities of life as an artist. Together they explore identity, vulnerability, and the lifelong journey of understanding oneself on and offstage, offering insight, honesty, and hope for artists navigating similar struggles. Discover more of Jonathan's work: https://www.jonathanbiss.com/ Listen to Unquiet: https://www.jonathanbiss.com/projects/unquiet Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

    1h 15m

  7. AUG 11

    Irene Abrigo: The Freelance Musician's Life

    Our Season 7 finale features violinist Irene Abrigo. She is a performer and teacher, runs her own festival and non profit, and is committed to her social responsibility as an artist. Her academy, Fast Fingers, Slow Life, is a holistic approach to a musician's journey. We discuss how she balances all the facets of her artistry, while taking care of her mental wellbeing. Discover more of Irene's story: https://www.ireneabrigo.com/ Join the Fast Fingers, Slow Life Academy: https://www.ireneabrigo.com/fast-fingers-slow-life Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

    37 min

  8. AUG 4

    Elvira van Groningen: Focal Dystonia, Timani, and Musicians' Health

    Dutch violinist Elvira van Groningen is specialized in musicians' health. After unexpectedly dealing with focal dystonia during her musical studies, she has dedicated the past decade to arming herself with tools and knowledge during her training as a Timani teacher, which focuses on the anatomy and movement necessary to play with optimal effectiveness. Discover more of Elvira's story: https://www.elviravangroningen.com/ Learn more about Timani: https://www.timani.no/ Online Shop: ⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠ Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠ Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠ Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

    50 min
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Welcome to The Conscious Artist®, a safe space for conversations around mental health awareness for musicians, artists, and all human beings. Join us every Monday to hear new episodes. Subscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.com Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial Online Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me

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