Adventurous Spirits

Adventurous Spirits

By Cortney MatzEducationSelf-Improvement
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Adventurous Spirits episodes

  • Under Pressure

    We adventurers are no strangers to the pressures of life! Whether it's the challenge of a new and formidable project or financial pressure (and who knows what else), there seems to be a consistent answer as to how to deal with it.

    SONGS

    Irony, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

    Starting Line Prayer, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

    Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack!
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    38 min
  • Focus & Commit

    I'm back from my break, and boy am I excited! Let's dig into the joys of picking a thing and doing it 100% (drawn from the movie, Gran Turismo).

    SONGS
    Dragonsong, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album)
    Everything I Build, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)
    Sender of Ships, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)
    Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack!
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    35 min
  • Adventures in Affirmations

    Do affirmations work? Those brief sentences that put into words what you aspire to - but don't yet see happening? I'll tell you some of mine - are we brainwashing ourselves?

    SONGS
    Artist Song, by Cortney Matz (streaming everywhere)
    The Story's Not Over, by Cortney Matz (from MYSTERY album)
    Wildfire, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)
    If you want to explore affirmations for yourself, check out Bob Baker's videos: https://www.youtube.com/@BobBaker
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    37 min
  • Comfortable with being Uncomfortable

    We've talked about comfort zones, but this week's topic raises the double edge of DIScomfort - how do you challenge yourself to grow and learn? Alternatively, how do you give yourself the help you need when things are tough?

    SONGS

    Baby Bugs, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

    Real Love, by Cortney Matz (coming to Patreon August 31)

    Starting Line Prayer, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live Tuesdays at noon, here on YouTube: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    35 min
  • Introvert Hacks

    Introverts are often characterized by withdrawal and quietness. But many of us are learning to step outside of ourselves and make connections with the world. Let's chat about how!

    SONGS

    Dragonsong, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery EP)

    (Talk Like You're Supposed to) Be Here, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

    The Possibilities, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

    Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack!
    The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships.
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on YouTube, Tuesday's at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    36 min
  • The Grand Scheme

    How do you find perspective on what really matters in life? Whether you're a "big picture person" or not, we all need space to prioritize - especially amid life's surprises.

    SONGS

    Here, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

    Wildfire, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon)

    Artist Song, by Cortney Matz (streaming everywhere)


    NEW: my collection of musical nature meditations is now available to purchase on Etsy! Won't you show my brand new shop some love?

    http://etsy.com/shop/somysterious

    The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships.
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    36 min
  • Adventures in Forest Bathing

    The Japanese art of shinrin-yoku is not QUITE as mysterious and enigmatic as it may sound. But it works to relive stress! Join me for this special episode exploring nature and its powerful influence on your wellbeing.

    If you'd like to try forest bathing, here's a free 10-minute guide:
    https://mailchi.mp/b567a5e0e884/walk-in-the-woods
    SONGS
    Walk in the Woods, by Cortney Matz (from Walk in the Woods, a musical nature walk)
    Untitled work in progress, by Cortney Matz (possibly never to be heard again?)
    The Ponderosa Trees, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album)
    The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships.
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on YouTube, Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    37 min
  • Effective vs Productive

    Do you have to pick? Most of the time it seems like I do. And it's so easy to lament the one even though I have clearly obtained the other. But which, you ask?

    Let's consider this. I would love to hear your thoughts!


    SONGS

    Home Sweet Home, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

    Ships, by Cortney Matz & Hans Obma (only on Patreon)

    The Story's Not Over, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album)

    The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships.
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    36 min
  • Adventures in Starting Over

    What do you do when you're partway through a trip, project, or y'know... career... and then realize: this isn't actually what I want at all? When is it time to start over?

    SONGS
    Pyrite Road, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album)
    Miracle, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album)
    Pretending, by Cortney Matz (Patreon only)
    The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships.
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live, Tuesdays at noon on YouTube: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    38 min
  • Real-Life Navigation

    Have you ever had to re-route your direction in response to "the ob-stackles in your path" (per Homer, as quoted by O Brother, Where Art Thou?) like, all the time?

    Yeah me too. Let's talk about how navigation works when it comes to finding your way in life, creativity, and planet Earth.
    SONGS
    Solitary Road, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)
    Gun Shy, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon.com)
    Starting Line, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon.com)
    The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships.
    Read more about these songs on my website: http://cortneymatz.com
    Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com
    Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits
    Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today:
    http://patreon.com/cortneymatz
    Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time, through YouTube: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

    31 min

About Adventurous Spirits

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The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! In this weekly musical podcast, To tip the scales music artist Cortney Matz offers encouragement on the long and winding adventures of life, creativity, relationships… all of the above!