Trust the Process Podcast

Clark Lovell
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ATTENTION MUSICIANS RECOVERING FROM INJURY! Feeling stuck, lost, or unable to keep the music alive because of an injury? Listen with me as I talk to top musicians of all instruments about their experience with injury, give mindset and recovery tips, and become a new person because of your injury. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Musician: DON'T Fall for These TRAPS!

    This week we hit another Research and Development episodeand this one confirmed everything I have been talking about for the last couple years. A couple of European researchers (link below) sought out to determine if there were certain psychological risk factors for overuse injuries in athletes (insert musician there)They measured perfectionistic tendencies, perfectionistic strivings (watch to find out the difference), athletic identity, and coach-athlete relationship. What they found out was that the athletes that experienced overuse injuries the most were those who scored higher in 3 out of 4 of these categories! This study confirmed the mission of Musician Unchained and the Trust the Process Podcast – to provide resources to strengthen musicians against these types of factors! Keep on keepin' on! Psychological risk profile for overuse injuries in sport: An exploratory study, (2021) by Martin, Johnson, McCall, and Ivarssonhttps://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33787453/----------------------------------------------Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcastSign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletterWork with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha...Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.comJoin our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    12 min

  2. FEB 17

    A Clarinetist's Tale: Surviving and Thriving After Brain Surgery with Dr Amy Lee Gabbitas

    Imagine having a normal day with your family, and you get a call:"you have a brain tumor"As a musician, and more importantly, as a human, that would rock your world.Dr Amy Lee Gabbitas (my former boss) shares with me how she was able to go through major brain surgery...How she learned to walk again...How she found other passions through teaching...And how she was able to eventually return to the stage and play music that had helped her through her recovery.Many of you have reached out to me asking to have some on the show who may not have gone through a performance injury, but instead have had a health challenge that affected your ability to playAmy and I sincerely hope that her story brings you some hope and healing through your recovery journey!Keep on keepin' on!-----------------------------------------------Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcastSign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletterWork with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha...Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.comJoin our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    46 min

  3. FEB 10

    5 Books That CHANGED My Recovery!

    THANK YOU for listening to the show!As promised, copy and paste this link into your browser for 3 Exercises I take my 1-1 coaching clients through: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OqEclwNWOlLgWlrnXXhu850zTsRopb4B/view?usp=sharingIn this episode I wanted to give you some tangibles. What can you DO while you are going through your injury recovery? Because it can get pretty dang lonely and tough when you can't play, amiright?One of the ways I passed the time was by doing a lot more reading and listening to audio books!Here are 5 books that I came across early on in my recovery journey that CHANGED the game for me! Keep on keepin' on!-------------------------------------------Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcastSign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletterWork with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha...Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.comJoin our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    12 min

  4. FEB 7

    You Won't BELIEVE the Things that Are Holding Back Your Playing with Dr Nancy Taylor

    Could the pain you're feeling while performing have NOTHING to do with your technique?Dr Nancy Taylor, UTEP Trumpet Professor AND Occupational Therapist shares simple ways we live our life...That are actually hurting your playing! AND, how to fix them! Dr Taylor is a legend in the trumpet world, and I am SO excited for you to hear our conversation! Keep on keepin' on! Follow Dr Taylor on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/nancytaylortrumpet/Here is the research article I mentioned about Alexander technique: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/51763223_Incidence_of_injury_and_attitudes_to_injury_management_in_skilled_flute_players?enrichId=rgreq-495128bd6e797d1d1012058ef227f233-XXX&enrichSource=Y292ZXJQYWdlOzUxNzYzMjIzO0FTOjk4ODAxNjQ1Nzg1MDk3QDE0MDA1Njc1NTY2MDc%3D&el=1_x_3&_esc=publicationCoverPdf--------------------------------------------------Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcastSign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletterWork with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha...Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.comJoin our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    1h 8m

  5. JAN 27

    THIS is What High Performers Do to Stay Healthy in 2026

    Use the coupon code "HighPerformance" at checkout with the link below to get 60% OFF the Roots of Recovery Masterclass Package! https://roots.musicianunchained.com/offer This week's episode is all about developing the RIGHT kind of habits. These are the habits that the worlds TOP performers use to be on top of their game AND stay healthy while doing it. This is the FIRST Research and Development episode of Season 4, and I am sharing a HUGE breakthrough I had from a book and study that I read. High Performance Habits by Brendon Burchard has been a GROUNDBREAKING book for me, and I share my thoughts about the book and the expert study that preceded it. And he has a definition of High Performance that will BLOW YOUR MIND! Keep on keepin' on! ------------------------------------------- Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcast Sign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletter Work with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha... Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.com Join our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376 ------------------------------------------------------- If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    18 min

  6. JAN 26

    The Freelance Musician Dilemma Explained (and its SOLUTION!) with Tenor Joshua Owen Mills

    APOLOGIES to my audio podcast friends! for some reason, last week's episode did not publish on the audio platforms! Social media can really bring people together! Today I share my conversation with Welsh tenor Joshua Owen Mills, whom I met through Instagram! He shares his experience as a freelance opera singer, and how a devastating illness taught him one thing: financial preparednessFreelancers often do not get the benefit of insurance, or of sick leave. What you make is what you get, and if you don't gig, you don't eat!So what do we do when an injury or illness sidelines us? Joshua shares some strategies to help you prepare for that inevitable rainy day.Because here's the thing: at the end of the day, you need to be able to make objective decisions about your health. Too many musicians put off taking care of their health because of financial pressures. Joshua and I agree: we may not have ALL the answersBut we hope that our conversation today helps you to take steps to put your health needs first through financial preparedness! Keep on keepin' on!Follow Joshua on IG here:   / joshuaowenmills  DM Joshua to get a copy of his eBook!Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcastSign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletterWork with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha...Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.comJoin our FB support group here:   / 544195998054376   Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    1h 8m

  7. JAN 13

    Tuning the Mind: BYU School of Music Injury Panel Discussion

    I love getting to highlight peoples' stories on the podcast But I love sharing lessons learned from them even more! Recently I facilitated a panel discussion on injury prevention at my alma mater, BYU We talked about injury prevention techniques We talked about how WORLD CLASS ATHLETES and collegiate musicians have more in common than you think And how gratitude may just change the trajectory of your life as a musician Keep on keepin' on! I am so indebted and grateful for the following individuals: Panelists: Professor Shea Owens, BYU Director of Opera (See TTP S2E13 for his full interview!) Dr Mark Ammons, Associate Director of the BYU School of Music Dr Jon Skidmore, Performance Psychologist, BYU Adjunct Professor of Performance Psychology Dr Amy Gabbitas, Clarinet performer and BYU Instrument Office Manager Event Support: Dr Erin Bailey, Assistant Professor of Music Education and Wellness Committee leader Randy Corbett, Production Director & Music Building Manager Sam Herrera, Recording Operations Manager Dave Egbert, Music Streaming Producer Dr Diane Reich, Dean, BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications Giovanni Tata, BYU Creative Works Licensing This panel discussion was originally held at the Music Building on Brigham Young University on March 27th, 2025 and the recording is used with permission ----------------------------------------------- Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcast Sign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletter Work with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-hang Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.com Join our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376 -------------------------------------------------------------- If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show! Join our Facebook support group here Subscribe now and let's embark on this transformative journey together! Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    1h 6m

  8. JAN 6

    SPOILER: Athletes and Musicians are the SAME - with Carrie Jackson, CMPC

    WHAAATTT??? No way - athletes and musicians are NOT the same! Ok they are very, very similar. At least in how they experience injury psychologically This interview is one that I have wanted to do for a year and a half Carrie Jackson has been working with injured athletes as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant for twenty years She is one of THE experts on how to help athletes optimize their recovery through mental skills training We talk about how developing hardiness will help you avoid injury as a performer There is SO much to unpack with this episode, so SHARE IT, SHARE IT, SHARE IT! Keep on keepin' on! Follow Carrie here: https://www.instagram.com/feedtheathlete/ https://carriejackson.com/ Follow The Injured Athlete's Club here: https://www.instagram.com/injuredathletesclub/ https://injuredathletesclub.com/ Join the mission here: https://musicianunchained.com/podcast Sign up for our newsletter here: https://musicianunchained.com/newsletter Work with Clark 1-1 here: https://musicianunchained.com/lets-ha... Email me at: clark@musicianunchained.com Join our FB support group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/544195998054376 Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

    46 min
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ATTENTION MUSICIANS RECOVERING FROM INJURY! Feeling stuck, lost, or unable to keep the music alive because of an injury? Listen with me as I talk to top musicians of all instruments about their experience with injury, give mindset and recovery tips, and become a new person because of your injury. 

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  • Creator
    Clark Lovell
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    99
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Clark Lovell
  • Show Website
    Trust the Process Podcast