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Music & Mindset Ep. 11: Nature and Engaging the Senses
Whether you're the plant parent of fifty succulents or struggling to step outside for just 5 minutes a day, this episode is for you! Gala discusses the importance of nature physically, mentally, and creatively, and Danielle gives her top tips on how to fully engage the senses during your next outdoor experience. Thanks so much for listening to this first season of Music & Mindset— we’ll be taking a little break this summer to plan the next stage of the podcast! Keep an eye on Gala and Danielle’s websites and social media for updates about our next episode release.
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All nature sounds featured in today’s episode were selected from the Yellowstone National Park Sound Library. Credit: NPS & MSU Acoustic Atlas / Jennifer Jerrett.
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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!
EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ Yellowstone National Park Sound Library: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/soundlibrary.htm
♦ 5-Minute Nature Meditation: https://blog.calm.com/blog/escape-to-serenity-with-this-5-minute-nature-meditation
♦ 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding Technique: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/behavioral-health-partners/bhp-blog/april-2018/5-4-3-2-1-coping-technique-for-anxiety.aspx
♦ Meditating Outside: https://mindworks.org/blog/meditating-outside-nature/
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email [email protected]
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at [email protected]
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf
GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler
FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
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By Gala Flagello & Danielle GonzalezWhether you're the plant parent of fifty succulents or struggling to step outside for just 5 minutes a day, this episode is for you! Gala discusses the importance of nature physically, mentally, and creatively, and Danielle gives her top tips on how to fully engage the senses during your next outdoor experience. Thanks so much for listening to this first season of Music & Mindset— we’ll be taking a little break this summer to plan the next stage of the podcast! Keep an eye on Gala and Danielle’s websites and social media for updates about our next episode release.
—
All nature sounds featured in today’s episode were selected from the Yellowstone National Park Sound Library. Credit: NPS & MSU Acoustic Atlas / Jennifer Jerrett.
—
While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!
EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ Yellowstone National Park Sound Library: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/soundlibrary.htm
♦ 5-Minute Nature Meditation: https://blog.calm.com/blog/escape-to-serenity-with-this-5-minute-nature-meditation
♦ 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 Grounding Technique: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/behavioral-health-partners/bhp-blog/april-2018/5-4-3-2-1-coping-technique-for-anxiety.aspx
♦ Meditating Outside: https://mindworks.org/blog/meditating-outside-nature/
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email [email protected]
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at [email protected]
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf
GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler
FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com