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We spent the last 9 months in full tilt research mode. Hundreds of musicians were polled and three big themes came back with regards to obstacles in the way of living a healthy lifestyle as a creative: knowledge and accessibility of movement appropriate for the artist, having energy to complete the demands of the day and how to stay focused, motivated and in a positive space.

You guys gave us your insight and we thank you. We heard you. We are excited to announce the winter 2021 intake of the Level 1 Music Fit Method: Movement Coach Certification for Music Industry Professionals. This is an accredited program, equal parts personal and professional development, aimed to educate those that are interested in learning how to radically level up their own quality of life and then have the complete understanding and confidence to teach their newly acquired skills to others.

For more information and to apply to the program, please head to www.musicfitcollective.com

In this week's show, we hear from three talented artists that were so kind to spend some time on the Zoom Zoom with us, discussing their perspectives in the industry. You'll hear from Megan Dawson, singer/songwriter hailing from Calgary, Alberta (megandowsonmusic.com), Sudbury, Ontario's Dan Moir and Danny Binnington over in the UK. 

All three artists share what things frustrate them the most about keeping the lifestyle top shelf, discuss their recommendations to help others with similar problems and tell us what they want to be remembered for. 

This one is packed full of awesome and what's especially cool is that if any of this resonates with you, you're not alone. We created the Music Fi

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!

Let's be real, folks - the music industry is focused around quantity over quality. We have a lot of demands on our time to deliver content to numerous platforms in order to "stay relevant". But do we? Is it possible to have a deeper connection with the people that dig our music? Let's look at what Transit22 has been doing to carve out his career. He's a heavyweight in Calgary's Hip Hop scene with a true, authentic story, passion for his art and connection with his ever-growing fanbase. The pandemic has seen him grow exponentially in his personal life as a father, more connected to what really matters (that whole purpose thing) and in our conversation we get into how that's all dripped into the business of being a lockdown artist. 

Learn more about all the radness he's got going on at here, join the "Couch Money Family" for a weekly dose of exclusive, behind the scenes content and stories from Transit himself. Show some love on the socials and be sure to share this out with those you care about. Especially those who need a bit of inspiration in innovating their brand. 

About Transit22

What's your "walk up" song?

Jay-Z “Public Service Announcement”

What’s one thing you'd change about your industry?

Everyone always being “on” all the time. There’s a workaholic nature of our industry and I burned myself out by being connected and working 24/7. Sometimes now I will text my producer or other people I am working on a project with and just be like “yo I need the night off from this on some mental health shit” and it’s understood and encouraged. I feel like I would have snapped at someone for saying something like that to me when I was in my most workaholic state but now I believe in finding time to recharge to ensure I find peace and can allow my

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!

Progress, commitment to the lifestyle and consistency. That, coupled with the fact that many of us don't know where to look or can't afford proactive services like exercise conditioning are 5 of the reasons why you may not be getting as much from life as you'd like. Our guest today, Joel Porayko - Strength and Conditioning Coach, singer/songwriter and Physical Literacy student at MRU gives us a run down on what he's doing to help remedy that, as well as what's on his typical workout playlist and what exercise trends he's noticed as 2021 unrolls. 

Please reach out to Joel to jump into his live online workouts each week or check out his online exercise programming "30 RX" program. Just a dollar a day! Head to the site below, shoot him a note with the discount code "Unicorn" and he'll help you out with your registration.

synergy-performance.ca

For my Canadian friends! All y'all Canadian music makers, the Unison Benevolent Fund is a non-profit, registered leading charity that provides counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community. They're an assistance program – created and administered for the music community, by the music community – designed to provide discreet relief to music industry professionals in times of crisis through financial assistance and counselling and health solutions.

Please head over to unisonfund.ca and register if you're a Canadian music maker to ensure you're taken care of in these strange times. it costs nothing to register and their services are truly amazing. 

And as always, find all the things Music Fit at musicfitcollective.com 

We have a bunch of great resources coming your way this week, so be sure to stay in tune and join the herd! 

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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!

Let's call a spade a spade. We all get those nerves when it comes to that big performance. It can absolutely cripple us if we let it. But what if I told you that you could channel those same feelings into an Elite Performance? Pretty wild, right? Dig into the conversation with Dr. Sierra Baird (sierrabaird.com), licensed Psychologist and Music Performance Coach and find out how her new Elite Performance program is redefining the way we think about our performance anxiety, our focus and how we can dive deeper into the dialogue we have with ourselves to fully optimize our lives both on and off the stage. It's powerful stuff! 

Check out Sierra on Instagram @drsierrabaird

Save $25 with this discount code: Unicorn Just click that, enter "Unicorn" in the coupon code at the check out and get started today!

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What is The Music Fit Collective?

Are you a musician or industry professional? Looking to connect with resources and professionals to help eat better, get your head straight or relieve that nagging back? Do you wanna serve the rest of the industry and help inspire, educate and empower musicians to live well? Join the Herd! www.facebook.com/groups/themusicfitherd

How many healthy musicians have you met? Fkn Unicorns, right...?!

Wanna learn more?

www.musicfitcollective.com

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

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!

What the eff does "be well" mean anyway? It seems like this past year has carved out two camps, those who lead and those who don't. Those who lead are free from interruption and the rest are still waiting for someone else to give them permission to do something. 

We got to sit down with Matthew Cataldo of Montreal's Sombra, a band that makes music to turn off the lights to. They've been tearing it up this past year, and Matthew shares some of his experiences that lead to the production of "Free From Interruption". We get into how mental wellbeing and health in general plays a critical part in the rock star lifestyle. He's shown the way for others to follow and invest their time into themselves, get all weird and introspective and come out the other side with a laundry list of lessons learned. Alliteration aside, this was an awesome conversation and we're excited to share this as the pilot episode of the brand, spanking new Music Fit Podcast. 

Let's do this thing!

Check out Sombra's latest album "Free From Interruption" at https://sombramtl.bandcamp.com/

And hit 'em up on the gram at @sombra.mtl

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What is The Music Fit Collective?

Are you a musician or industry professional? Looking to connect with resources and professionals to help eat better, get your head straight or relieve that nagging back? Do you wanna serve the rest of the industry and help inspire, educate and empower musicians to live well? Join the Herd! www.facebook.com/groups/themusicfitherd

How many healthy musicians have you met? Fkn Unicorns, right...?!

Are you a unicorn? Would it be nuts to g

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!

Ryan J Walla is a Level 3 Enlifted Coach who's work moves people through the power of their own words. Sweet, eh? Get into your subconscious thoughts and free up your life. Ryan and I dig into it, rad music and everything between. Check it out. Stick around til the end of the show too, as we chat about my 2021 Karma "Broga" Classes where we move and flow to some seriously kick ass music. A whole new take on movement and music. 

Find Ryan on instagram @ryanjwalla, on Facebook at Ryan Walla - Coaching or visit him at forgestrength.com

If you're into the Broga and would like a free guest pass hit me head to rockymountainsmf.com and inquire about flow. 

Boom. That's it, my homies. 

Peace

--- 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!

Well, 2020 has been a ride. Totally a year to remember, learn from and grow. My guest and I on today's show, decide to get into the thick of things with regards to sexual imagery, body shaming and oftentimes subconscious stings that affect our expectations in many facets of our lives. 2020 just highlights it as everything has gone virtual and in an era where digital is "king" (sexist metaphor acknowledged), maybe now's a good time to make it Queen. 

And as I mentioned before we start the convo, please reach out if you're feeling the heat and wanna talk. If you're a musician check out these organizations and open up to someone. Completely free and confidential and if they aren't the right fit, they'll direct you to the right people.

Canada - unisonfund.ca  

USA - https://www.grammy.com/musicares (note* I may have said MusicHeals... that's another fantastic Music Therapy organization in Canada) 

Australia - https://www.listenupmusic.com.au/

--- 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!

To cap off the week we circle back to how it all began. Your tribe. In part three of my convo with Doug Piller we discuss a bunch of radical music, how storytelling and Steel Mace Flow go hand in hand, the importance of breath, who Doug specializes with and what's next for him and perhaps the greatest lesson I took from our whole 3 hour chat; why sharing your dreams with the world is the key to unlocking your higher self.

Enjoy!

Timestamp:

4:00 - Music

30:00 - Steel Mace Flow + Storywork

40:00 Breath and Drugs

44:00 Regular Dudes and Veterans alike, listen up!

47:00 What's next and the connection to creativity or destruction...

52:00 Hawaii...

56:00 Share Your Dreams!

If you enjoyed this series please give the show a rating and review in your favourite podcast platform as it really helps us get the word out to more music industry professionals that could use the help to level up their game.
Follow Doug at @Dougie_p_ and @sandiego_steelmace - whale's vagina... when in Rome...

For more on me, head to miketheschwartz.com and find out if you're fkn unicorn or not. www.miketheschwartz.com/musicfitcollective

Til next time, stay sweet y'all.

Peace!

--- 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!

Have you ever found yourself saying something like "Ah, no thanks - It's all good" when someone tried to buy you a coffee? Or when they try to pay you a compliment you come up with some shitty reason they shouldn't have said it ...? I've been there, but now it just drives my bonkers when I hear it. Just say "thank you"!

My guest Doug Piller gets super vulnerable with me as we talk about the stories we've been reshaping and strategies to help you shape yours.

Here's the author of the book I talk about in the intro - aubreymarcus.com

Timestamps

8:00 "Gifts"

15:00 "soft language"

24:00 "Command Philosophy"

30:00 "Storywork"

35:00 San Diego Steel Mace Flow

40:00 Military Screenings

45:00 Music + Social Change

--- 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!

Ever heard the phrase "when you continue to have the same problem that problem is you"?

You can imagine how critical it would be to have the ability to recognize patterns and disrupt the ones that'd kill you in a literal war zone. However, the daily choices we make are often disregarded as life and death situations on their own, until they pile up higher than a bunch of monks in an opium pit. Today on part 1 of my marathon chat with US Marine, Enlifted Level 2, Steel Mace Flow Level 1 with Honors and CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach, Doug Piller we get into the effects of language on our behaviour, how different coaching styles suit different people at different times and Doug's unique background and how he's learned from his past to move forward to be the best he can each day. This dude's a legend and one of my coaches so I'm very excited to share with you all the power that be with these next few shows. 

Please share this one out with someone you care about if you dig it. 

Here are the convo timestamps:

4:00 Intro and background

25:00 Doug's superpower

34:00 "Wordsmithing" and day to day language

43:00 Shit talking yourself

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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