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Thrive x Strive Musician Podcast Amy Wang-Hiller
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This is a podcast that dives deep into musicians' inner worlds. We explore everything around personal development to create a healthy lifestyle and boost our focus on practice and performance. I invite experts and successful musicians to talk about their experiences in the music industry and how to maintain a positive and productive mindset. They will provide practical tools and resources to implement personally and professionally. Your host Amy Wang-Hiller is a DFW-based violinist and educator who is a certified NLP practitioner. In short solo episodes, Amy shares her stories and the perspectives she has gained through her journey with disability. This podcast aims to help musicians achieve a healthy and balanced mental space for a long-lasting career. RSSVERIFY
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It all makes sense now!: Self-Doubt and Self-Validation Cycle
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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 Highlights:
Personal Life Update: Amy reflects on the emotional and physical challenges faced before and after the March surgery, revealing insights into dealing with a rare condition and its impact on daily life and professional pursuits.Navigating Healthcare: Amy discusses strategies for tackling self-doubt when facing complex medical issues and the importance of self-advocacy in seeking accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.The Power of Self-Validation: A deep dive into the significance of trusting one's own experiences and feelings in the context of healthcare and how this self-validation can be a key factor in navigating the healthcare system.Full show notes will be on www.amywangviolin.com/podcast/
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Adrian Anantawan: Disability and Diversity in Classical World
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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 through our disabilities.
This interview in video format is available on the Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.
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Living in the Now: The Journey of My Progressive Quadriplegia as a Musician
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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 thing that helps me through each traumatic experience with paralysis, still enjoy each of my performances, and cherish each performance opportunity.
As a musician podcast, I want to encourage disabled musicians to come out and talk about their experiences with accessibility at work, inclusivity in different work settings - orchestras, chamber music, composition, conducting - of course, not limited to these.; and what do you think are the obstacles for the disabled musicians to shine… list literally can go on. So, if you are a disabled musician and love to talk about your story and experiences, you can reach out to thrivexstrive@gmail.com; or fill out the contact form on my website amywangviolin.com.
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"In my Head" or Just Rare? - Zebra Exists
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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 issues we have encountered in terms of accessibilities, inclusivity, and how we manage our disability as each individuals to accommodate our music career.
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Finding Your Blue Ocean - UMBS 2023
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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 dip
Quotes:
People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing– that's why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar
we are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. -
Jim Rohn
To find more info on UMBS:
Website :https://www.musicsummit.biz/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemusicb1
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMusicBizSummit/
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Attitude of Gratitude
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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.
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The science of Gratitude https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/The_Science_of_Gratitude.htmlRoy T. Bennett, The Light in the Hearthttps://amzn.to/3bY8K4sDetailed show notes: http://amywangviolin.com/podcast
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Talk to you all next time with our next guest: Mrs. Margaret Karp
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Customer Reviews
The human side of a musician
I have been able to relate to all of these wonderful topics that are kind of tabu for musicians and they shouldn't be! Mental and physical health, our human struggles, and the acceptance that we are all vulnerable. I really enjoyed the interview with Sara, because you two talked about how it is ok to like other stuff aside of music and how we can still translate our creativity to other activities and at the same time, apply them to music.
I am so excited to hear more episodes! This is so inspiring and I assure that most musicians can relate with the pressure of perfection and comparison. This is truly helpful!
Relatable with good perspective.
As a fellow musician and teacher I’ve struggled with inadequacy always asking myself “am I good enough?”. We so often compare ourselves to those more accomplished than us when really we are not being fair or realistic with ourselves. This podcast covers really important topics of common mental health struggles in our field I really like this perspective and look forward to future episodes.
Something Different
I didn't think I would need a podcast talking about the struggles of being a musician, but this one has definitely provided insight into the creative process. It also has helped in better understanding what we all go through when dealing with our self image. I reccommend giving it a try and look forward to more episodes.