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In today's show, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ben Nixon, sound technician, musician and educator residing in Calgary, AB. Ben runs his live sound company, Mossy Rock Productions with the same tenacity that's gotten him to where he is in the industry working for major festivals like Calgary Folk Fest, partnerships with Alberta Music and Project Wild as well as a steady gig at the Mount Royal University's prestigious Bella Concert Hall. With that tenacity, Ben has also experienced physical setbacks and as many of us do, times to call into question if it's all worth the physical and emotional turmoil we place upon ourselves. Thankfully, Ben has found peace in prioritizing his physical and mental wellbeing, and we share with you in today's chat some of the keys to success Ben has found along the way.

This is a great look at how unforgiving the music industry can be and how to manage the hardships from a very up close and personal take. Tune in and be sure to share it out with those you care about if this one hits home. 

For more info on Ben, check his site out at www.mossyrockproductions.com and be sure to give him some love.

Please rate and review the show if you're diggin' it so we can continue to grow the movement of musician health and wellness across our wonderful community. 

For more info on me, please check out www.therockdr.com

Much love,

M

xo

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Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
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Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

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I know what you're thinking, "the life of a touring musician is full of endless booze, party-time all the time and non-stop fun" - really who wouldn't want to tour the world and play music? Well, herein lies the problem. We all tend to think that this lifestyle is something that it really is not. You simply wouldn't believe how arduous the road can be, both physically and mentally, it can take a toll.

My guest today, Kathryn Hummel sees that lifestyle from many perspectives. As the fearless leader of Royalty Records, a national record label as well as her own artist management label: Hummel Entertainment, she wears the industry cap strong. In her seemingly limited spare time, another way Kathryn stays involved in the scene is through her contribution of health and wellness articles to the Unison Benevolent Fund blog on things we as artists can be doing to battle through the demands of the lifestyle. She leads by example, stressing the importance of connecting self-care and professionalism in the industry. That's where this conversation goes as Kathryn and I connect on many of the common issues and get some tangible solutions to the surface. Check it out!

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If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

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Yo! This week I took the opportunity to get y'all a little replay of my own webinar from last week with Canadian Musician Magazine. We discussed the key points to ensure peak performance on and off stage including tips for overcoming overstrain injuries, treating food as fuel and incorporating healthy mindset and performance behaviours to really level up your game.

Here is the youtube link if you'd like to watch:

https://youtu.be/BY2cDiXuSZ8

Here is the link to a bunch of cool free information to help guide you towards a healthier lifestyle amidst the chaos that is life.

https://www.therockdr.com/freestuff

Here is a brief description of the exercise I did if you're unable to watch the video demonstration because you're negotiating traffic and listening only to the audio version of this podcast:

**The Party Trick - Your goal is to get your hands to go from underhand to overhand without actually taking your hands off of the stick. You up for it?

Take a drumstick/dowel/broomstick and hold either end with your palms facing up.

Make like a bicep curl and bring your right hand up towards your chin while letting your right elbow shoot out to the side, pushing down the drumstick towards your right hip. Your right hand should be awkwardly upside down with your wrist and elbow all twisted up too. There may be some mild discomfort if you're as tight as most people through the shoulder and the wrist. 

Now, while your right hand is all awkward down by your hip, take the left hand and do that same maneuver. Bicep curl up towards your chin, flipping the hand down with a push towards the left hip. Feels great, right? Now with your hands upside down and all awkward, just let that stretch out your forearms. See? Your hands are now

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

Angela McCuiston has been in the game for over a dozen years. Based out of Music City, Nashville, Tennessee, her fitness pedigree is incredibly impressive. As a US Army Flute player, she's utilized her corrective exercise specialty, neuro-kinetic training and absolute love to life heavy shit up and put it back down to help the music world understand the true benefits of physical wellbeing. Our conversation touches on everything from her amazing upcoming summer full of travel for workshops and her own personal development, the trends of the industry and of course the fun stuff: her "favourites" list.Join us in the awesome, information packed conversation with one of America's finest, Angela McCuiston of Music Strong. Learn more about Music Strong and Angela's online coaching at musicstrong.com.While you're there, pick up her E-Book and stay healthy, my friends!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themusicfitpodcast/message

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

Keeping positive, embracing change and doing right. This is the message the 2019 Saskatchewan Country Music Association's Roots Artist of The Year nominee, The North Sound (Forrest Eaglespeaker) conveys though his music. This level of service doesn't stop at the music though, that's just one vein... and we tear into what Forrest has been doing to spread the good word and how others can help leave this place a better place than how we found it. We talk mental health, indigenous music and arts and the recent uprising and awareness in popular culture. We get into the Canadian Roots Exchange, a non-profit that Forrest works for when he's not being a rock star, aimed at bridging the gap between indigenous and non-indigenous peoples of Canada in hopes of educating the public to grow a healthy nation free of discrimination and systemic racism. 

Pretty effin' powerful stuff!

We also talk shop on the recent NBA Champs, hear Forrest build his dream band and hear his single "Between The Ditches" which is currently sitting at #21 on the Indigenous Music Countdown.

Learn how to be vulnerable. Embrace the uncomfortable. Let's do this thing.

Links Below

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Follow Forrest at @thenorthsoundyxe on Instagram

Check out mindvalley.com for all things meditation and personal development. 

Head to therockdr.com/freestuff to piuck up a free guide on how to integrate healthy lifestyle like exercise and nutrition into a busy schedule

Rate and review the Podcast on Apple for your chance to win 1 of 10 20% gift packs from Lululemon. Screen shot it and tag me on instagram! @thedocrocktor

 You know how I love my Lulu threads. I'll read out your review on air and get you sorted with some threads of your own. Let's spread the

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

Welcome back! It's been a minute. This is the new and improved podcast for music industry professionals looking to develop in the areas of movement, nutrition and mindset. My guest on the show today is Aftermath Fitness founder, Josh Dech. We get into what real health measures are and how social media and the marketing world has blown things wide open and steered the focus to aesthetics quick fixes and other bullshit things Josh and I are continually battling to re-educate. We also dive into poetry, hear Josh spit a spoken word poem, take a listen to what Josh is listening to these days, and what other hobbies he does when he's not whipping folks into shape. Find Josh at www.aftermathfitness.com pick up a free E-Book and follow him on the socials @aftermath.fitCalgary! Mention The Dose to Josh and receive a complimentary consult and 25% off of your first month of small group training.Special thanks to Adrian Chalifour for the theme music "Head Down/Heart Up"Special thanks to Deca with the track "Skyward"Are you lacking the knowledge in how to fit exercise in your busy schedule. Not sure what to eat when you gotta run for the bus? Head to www.therockdr.com/freestuff for a free guide to fit health into your busy lifestyle.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themusicfitpodcast/message

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

Mike Harshaw has been playing drums for more than half his life. With the amount of repetition going on there, power, speed and consistency adds up. Unfortunately, drummers take a beating, no pun intended... and they tend to go until they break. This is a chit chat about the things Mike has been doing in the last 12 weeks to save both his body and his sanity. 

@mikeharshawdrums

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If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

I’m off to explore the planet and I thought you should know why. Check it out! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themusicfitpodcast/message

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

This is a throwback episode to the second part of my conversation with Mark England of Procabulary. We get into the language stuff again hard. Check it out.

Here's the link to learn more about Procabulary. I'd strongly encourage everyone to take his introductory course. It reshaped the way I work with clients, the way I speak to my friends and family and the way I conduct business. 

Procabulary.org

Theme music - "Head Down / Heart Up" - Towers and Trees

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themusicfitpodcast/message

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com

Any questions? Comments? Thoughts? Send me a text!

This guy brings so much wisdom and value. 

All behaviour is learned behaviour! Train your brain to focus on the good!

Hear more on this valuable concept tomorrow March 28 as we continue our conversation with Co-Founder of Procabulary, Mark England.

More on Mark:

www.procabulary.org

Theme music

Towers and Trees - "Head Down / Heart Up"

www.towersandtreesmusic.com

--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themusicfitpodcast/message

If you or someone you know is in an emergency crisis situation please dial
9-8-8 in Canada & the US, 9-9-9 in the UK and 13 11 14 in Australia
Multiple organizations provide free access to mental health resources.
Canada: Unison Benevolent Fund
USA: Musicares
Australia: Support Act
UK: Help Musicians

Support the Show.

Wanna learn more about me and the Brave Method?
Head to bravebearmusic.com and watch the short video on the home page. Feel free to book a chat and see how we can help you be brave and bear adversity in all areas of your life.

Find me on the socials as well:
Instagram
Facebook
YouTube

Special thanks to everyone who's helped along the way and has believed in me. This podcast reaches over 2,000 listeners each episode; your support means the world to me.

If you're getting value from the show, please consider sharing it with a pal, rating and reviewing it or giving back. Donations are welcomed. Paypal.me/miketheschwartz

This production has been brought to you by Music Fit Collective.
Photography, Videography by Mudge Music
K. Browne Productions LLC and No Way Jose Productions

Theme Song: "Head Down//Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour
Huge thanks to my Sponsors & Affiliates.

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit miketheschwartz.substack.com