Music Business Breakthrough: Amplify Every Release

617: Nervous System Regulation for Musicians

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In this season finale, we dive deep into a crucial topic for musicians: nervous system regulation. Understanding how to master this skill can be transformative for your career and personal well-being.


Episode Highlights:

  • What is nervous system regulation?
    • How dysregulation manifests in two ways:
      • Hypoactivation: Wanting to shut down, hide, or feeling depressed.
      • Hyperactivation: Increased heart rate, hypervigilance, perfectionism, and anxiety.
      • The stories and fears that affect musicians:
        • Fear of being seen.
        • Worry about not being good enough.
        • Fear of rejection or criticism.
        • The disconnect between mind and body:
          • Even if you know you're safe, your body may still react based on past experiences.
          • Cheryl’s personal experience with anxiety and regulation:
            • Learning to communicate with anxiety as a protective part of herself.
            • Cultivating compassion for the body's response to fear.
            • Practical tools to regulate your nervous system:
              • Down-regulation techniques:
                • Breathing through your nose to signal safety to your brain.
                • Grounding: Lying on the floor, feeling your feet on the ground, or rubbing your arms.
                • Listening to bird songs, singing, humming, or taking a hot bath.
                • Up-regulation techniques (for hypoactivation):
                  • Walking, getting fresh air, or using a hot-and-cold shower.
                  • Flossing your teeth to focus your energy.
                  • Why this matters for your music career:
                    • Shortening the time you spend in dysregulation helps you stay aligned with your goals.
                    • Regulation enables you to connect authentically with your audience and build the fan base you deserve.


                      • Resources Mentioned:

                      • Amplify Coaching: If you’re ready to work on your triggers and nervous system regulation, learn more about Cheryl’s trauma-informed coaching at http://www.inthekey.co/coach.
                      • Releasify App: Download the free Releasify app to elevate your music career and streamline your next release: http://www.inthekey.co/app

                        • Thank you for joining me this season! Share this episode with your musician friends, and I’ll see you next season with more tools and inspiration to help you thrive.

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                        Music Business Breakthrough: Amplify Every ReleaseBy Cheryl B. Engelhardt
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