In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott interviews Joanna Barbera, a singer, songwriter, and healer. Joanna shares her journey of pursuing a career in music and blending it with healing modalities. She discusses the connection between spirituality and music and the challenges of seeking validation in the music industry. Joanna also explains mantra meditation and its benefits. She encourages listeners to be open to trying new things and experiencing personal transformation. In this conversation, Joanna Barbera shares her journey as a musician and the transformative power of music. She discusses overcoming stage fright, taking a break from music, and rediscovering her passion through mantras. Joanna also introduces her unique offering of soul song mentoring, where she helps individuals create songs that express their true selves. The conversation concludes with a discussion on memorable songs and moments, advice to her younger self, and promoting Joanna's offerings.

This week's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76UcoEuiq7SdvgQf8VUVha?si=2e75c2803ce94f65

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the Drop the Needle podcast

01:23 Joanna Barbera's background and expertise

06:01 Joanna's music placements

08:25 The connection between spirituality and music

10:20 Seeking validation in the music industry 12:15 The driving force behind seeking validation

13:40 The impact of self-deprecating responses

21:49 Joanna's personal approach to mantra meditation

26:34 Addressing skepticism about mantra meditation

28:24 Encouraging openness to try new things

30:20 Overcoming Stage Fright

32:16 Taking a Break from Music

34:29 Rediscovering Music through Mantras

37:35 Soul Song Mentoring

40:18 The Power of Music in Life

45:18 Memorable Songs and Moments

52:17 Advice to Younger Self

57:33 Promoting Joanna's Offerings