The Becoming mBODYed Podcast

Shawn L. Copeland
  • 5.0 (6)
  • PERFORMING ARTS
  • UPDATED SEMIMONTHLY
The Becoming mBODYed Podcast

How safety and belonging cultivate embodied creativity, curiosity, and authenticity.

Episodes

  1. SEASON 1, EPISODE 8 TRAILER

    Season 1 Ender

    Send us a text In this special episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland reflects on the journey of the first season, expressing gratitude to listeners and collaborators. He highlights key topics covered, shares excitement for future episodes, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and feedback. The episode concludes with acknowledgments and warm wishes for the holidays. Becoming mBODYed is a production of and copyrighted by mBODYed, LLC, 2024. www.mbodyed....

    6 min

  2. 11/18/2024

    The Transformative Impact of Embodied Education with Brian Kai Chin (Part 2)

    Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubidis and Brian Kai Chen, delve into the transformative power of embodied education in the performing arts. They discuss the challenges of navigating difficult conversations, the impact of empathy and authenticity in teaching, and the importance of inclusion and accessibility in music education. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in teaching philosophy towards a more ...

    1h 15m

  3. 11/04/2024

    Building Community Through Self-Connection

    Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland and guest Karen Cubides delve into the evolving landscape of leadership, inspired by Brene Brown's insights on empathy and connection. They discuss the importance of self-connection as a precursor to building community and explore the challenges of language in creating safe spaces for musicians. The conversation also touches on energy healing, the science of chakras, and the biases that exist within music ed...

    1h 5m

  4. 10/21/2024

    Embodying Creativity in the Arts with Brian Kai Chin

    Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubides and Brian Kai Chin, delve into the intersection of music education, creativity, and the importance of belonging. They explore Brian's unique journey in academia, the systemic issues within music training, and the transformative power of the Alexander Technique. The conversation emphasizes the need for a safe and supportive environment in arts education to foster individuality...

    1h 7m

  5. 10/07/2024

    The Relationship between Curiosity, Play, Attention, and Movement.

    Send us a text In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the role of curiosity, trial and error, and external focus in learning and movement. They use Karen's son's experience of learning to walk as an example of how the body naturally learns and adapts. They explore the concept of flashlighting and floodlighting attention, and how our attentional system affects our movement. They also discuss the importance of play and the impact of safety and belonging on learning and development. In this co...

    55 min

  6. 09/16/2024

    Balancing Mastery and Recognizing Humanity

    Send us a text Summary In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the concept of Becoming mBODYed and its importance in the performing arts. They explore how safety and belonging are central to this work and how it can help artists thrive. They also delve into the topics of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the continual learning mindset. The conversation highlights the need for personal development and self-connection alongside mastering the craft. Overall, the episode emphasizes the powe...

    53 min

  7. 09/02/2024

    mBODYed Belonging: Recognizing and Valuing Your Unique Voice

    Send us a text In this episode, Shawn and Karen continue discussing embodied belonging and its impact on creativity. They explore the importance of recognizing and valuing one's unique voice and creative output before seeking validation from others. They also discuss how to find balance between learning and encouraging creativity, and how to reconnect with one's deep why. Shawn explains the concept of creative embodiment and shares practical strategies for cultivating a healthy relationship w...

    52 min

  8. 08/19/2024

    From Perfectionism to Authentic Expression

    Send us a text "Movement is the direct pathway from imagination to performance. For reasons we may not be able to explain, these pathways get blocked. Becoming mBODYed will help you open these pathways, leading you to find the authentic expression of your creativity and imagination." In this episode, Shawn Copeland and Karen Cubides discuss the concept of belonging and its role in cultivating embodied creativity. They explore how our nervous system and beliefs can create blocks in our moveme...

    48 min

  9. 08/05/2024

    Introducing Becoming mBODYed

    Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland and guest Karen Cubides discuss the concept of belonging and its connection to Shawn's personal story. Shawn shares his journey of self-discovery and finding his place in various communities, from his Southern family to the music world. He also talks about his experience with a career-ending injury and how it led him to start his own business, mBODYed. The conversation explores the importance of safety, authen...

    45 min

  10. SEASON 1, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

    Podcast Teaser

    Send us a text Announcing the Podcast! Becoming mBODYed is a production of and copyrighted by mBODYed, LLC, 2024. www.mbodyed.com Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/mbodyed/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566020594221 The intro and exit music is Dark Matter by Carlos Velez, recorded by Tosca Duo on their CD Dimensions. A link to Carlos’s music is available at https://composercarlosvelez.wixsite.com/carlosvelezmusic/about-me.

    1 min

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Ratings & Reviews

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How safety and belonging cultivate embodied creativity, curiosity, and authenticity.

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  • Creator
    Shawn L. Copeland
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    10
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Becoming mBODYed Podcast
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