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May 9, 2024

Mental Health in the Music Industry Part 2: Music as Medicine

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text! Today we have a very special co-host with me, Snoop AI Dogg! We talk about the problems with the current state of pop music... showcasing the victim mentality and the seeming...

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April 30, 2024

Mental Health In The Music Industry Part 1: Crushing The Stigma

An exploration of the stigma that surrounds mental health and how to remedy stress, anxiety and other factors, professionally and with proactive health care solutions.

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April 25, 2024

114 | Your Body is a Practice, Just Like Your Music with Janis Isaman

What if there was a relationship between your body's posture and your health? I got to sit down with a good friend here in town, Janis Isaman, and we talked about all things posture and wellness. We go beyond the …

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April 19, 2024

113 | Celebrating Your Craft: How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome and S…

Ever felt like your own harshest critic, especially after pouring your heart into a creative project? My good friend and Producer Deyson Thiara stopped by for a chat discussing what it means to truly celebrate your musical ac...

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April 9, 2024

112 | The Artist-Athlete: Getting Weird and Strong with Jeremy Gruens…

When the worlds of art and athleticism intersect, extraordinary things happen. Just ask Jeremy Gruensteiner, an artist and athlete who's crafted a life at this crossroads, encompassing everything from music production to Olym...

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April 2, 2024

111 | Master Your Social Media with Isaac Wooden

Embark on a journey through the digital landscape with Isaac Wooden, the social media ninja who's taken the leap from behind-the-scenes maestro to front-and-center digital guru. In our latest chat, Isaac pulls back the curtai...

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March 26, 2024

110 | Harmony in Healing: Eric Haynes and the Power of Music and Hope

An inspiring conversation with US Vet and Syracuse-based musician, Eric Hasaynes. We dive deep into the struggles he's faced with mental health, what things he's integrated into his life to help remedy the feeling of overwhelm and how an unsuspecting …

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March 19, 2024

109 | Harmonizing Art and Income: Mastering The Pitch & Protecting Yo…

Learn how to stay creative, passionate and intentional with your creative pursuits and find new avenues to reach more fans.

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March 14, 2024

108 | Authenticity In Art: How To Make More Money Doing What You Love

*Get your ticket to the up-skill session next Monday March 18 here, and learn how to make more money doing what you love!* Get ready to shed the inauthentic tactics that have been weighing down your creative spirit as we …

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March 12, 2024

107 | The Empowerment Method: The Role of Athletic Therapy in Musicia…

The number of overstrain injuries musicians suffer is mind-boggling. I had my friend and world-class Athletic Therapist, Megan Pomarensky on the show to discuss what we as artists can do to first prevent injuries from happening in the first place …

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March 5, 2024

106 | Health, Wealth & Creativity: The Musician's Guide to the Abunda…

Let's talk about Health, Wealth and Creativity... Have you ever considered the profound impact that creativity has on our well-being? Jason Pickard joins me on the show today sharing his insights on how the highs and lows of ...

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Feb. 29, 2024

105 | Hard Work & Long Hours: For The Love Of Hip Hop with The Freedo…

The Freedom Renegades, have been blowing shit up on Instagram and TikTok, with viral videos of classic hip-hop instrumentals underneath their powerful original lyrics. They're bringing back the lyrical genius of old-school hi...

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Feb. 20, 2024

Lead Your Band Like a Business with Ben Debord

Today we're going all in on leadership and creativity with Ben DeBord, a maestro in team dynamics, who reveals how musicians can transform their passion into a thriving business. Today, get ready to learn... 👉 How psychologic...

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Feb. 13, 2024

Embracing Your Authentic Self: Conquering Imposter Syndrome with Self…

Before we get into today's show, I'd like to invite you to take a quiz I created that will provide you with more clarity on imposter syndrome. Be forewarned, at the end of the quiz there's a fork in the …

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Feb. 6, 2024

102 | It's a Vibe: Manifesting Through Music with Able Heart

Have you ever stood at life's crossroads, wondering how a twist of fate could guide you toward your true calling? Able Heart, the Miami-based Rockstar with the infectious zest for life, did just that when an athletic dream de...

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Feb. 1, 2024

101 | Time Management for Musicians Part 4: Stop Procrastinating!

Picture yourself owning the stage with not just your music, but your life—this is the promise I'm making to you as we wrap up our transformative mini-series on Time Management. I've laid it all out for you, and now it's …

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Jan. 31, 2024

100 | Time Management For Musicians Part 3: Task Prioritization and t…

Unlock the full potential of your music career with my essential guide to task prioritization, designed exclusively for indie artists like you. I'm Mike The Schwartz, and I've distilled the art of managing your creative workl...

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Jan. 30, 2024

099 | Time Management For Musicians Part 2: Effectiveness vs. Efficie…

Welcome to another episode, homies! 🤘 It's part two of the chat about time management and getting more productive and today's episode is all about finding that harmony between getting things done quickly and efficiently and b...

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Jan. 29, 2024

098 | Time Management for Musicians Part 1: Time vs. Energy

Have you ever felt like you're spinning your wheels, trying to balance your passion for music with the laundry list of life's other demands? That's a story I know all too well, and it's why I've dedicated the next 4 …

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Jan. 23, 2024

097 | Be Brave: Overcoming Creative Blocks With Todd Henry

Imagine hitting that crossroads moment where 'fine' is no longer fine enough—where the pull of creative authenticity tugs at your core. That's the fork in the road Todd Henry, one of my favourite humans, and acclaimed author ...

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Jan. 18, 2024

096 | Poetry in Motion: A Journey with The Uncooked Poet, Tim Lipp

On today's show, I get to talk word shop and human expression with Tim Lipp, @TheUncookedPoet , whose debut book, " Recovering Christian ," prompts a celebration of creativity and the human condition. Learn about Tim 💡 Hear a...

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Jan. 16, 2024

095 | 5 Reasons Why Most Musicians Are Burnt Out, Unsuccessful and Bi…

Ever feel like your music career is a puzzle with missing pieces? Join me, Michael Schwartz, as we get back to basics after a long overdue hiatus from The Music Fit Pod Squad. I wanted to riff on what it …

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Feb. 26, 2022

094: "Song of The Lioness" with Ellie Henson

She's an Enlifted gangster Pirate, rope flow queen, Steel Mace Flow artist and my dear friend. Many of you may know her as "Hardcore" Henson and this former High School band director has recently stepped fully into her role a...

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Feb. 10, 2022

093: Laugh At Yourself In The Woods with Jeffrey Ochs

Many know this ninja as the Steel Mace Flow dude. Some know him as the language and mindset coach. Very few know he's an obsessive Tigers fan. I had an awesome chat with one of my mentors, coaches and friend, …

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