18 episodes
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.
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It all makes sense now!: Self-Doubt and Self-Validation Cycle
Send us a Text Message.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 Highlight...
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Adrian Anantawan: Disability and Diversity in Classical World
Send us a Text Message.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 th...
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Living in the Now: The Journey of My Progressive Quadriplegia as a Musician
Send us a Text Message.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 t...
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"In my Head" or Just Rare? - Zebra Exists
Send us a Text Message.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 issue...
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Finding Your Blue Ocean - UMBS 2023
Send us a Text Message.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 dipQuotes:People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing– that's why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglarwe are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. - Jim Rohn &nb...
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Attitude of Gratitude
Send us a Text Message.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. Skillshare TWO months free premium: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/v7Ddd 30% off for their annual subscription: https://skillshare.eqcm.n...
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.