The way we talk to ourselves is the soundtrack of our lives— but how do we change that self-talk when the negativity is no longer serving us? Hear Gala discuss her mindset shift around public speaking, and learn about the power of visualization with Danielle.

Talent or practice? Instant or over time? Nature or nurture? In today's episode, Danielle and Gala dispel the myth of talent and take a closer look at the factors that might make a high-performing person so "naturally talented."

When we think about hitting the reset button, we envision a grand re-start, a serious do-over, a brand new chapter. But finding balance again can—and should—be much smaller and simpler than that! Hear Gala discuss the concept of One Tiny Change and Danielle talk about her recent favorite combination of resetting elements.

How do you push toward your dreams while also continuing to fulfill your most basic needs? Turns out we're all just complicated plants! Hear from Danielle about the artist ecosystem, while Gala discusses her experiences as a sad plant who has recently lost a friend.

Our ego is always along for the ride while we pursue our dreams...whether we realize it or not. How do we recognize its cynical voice, acknowledge our worth, and celebrate our skills and strengths? Find out on today's episode of Music & Mindset!

Doing emails till midnight? Not taking a lunch break? Feel like you never have a "real weekend"? Then this episode is for you! Danielle and Gala discuss our bodies' "disconnect alerts" and how to give ourselves permission to find joy and delight.

If you've ever felt the signs of burnout, stress, and anxiety but just kept chugging along anyway, this episode is for YOU! Practice going with the flow by letting go with some simple but effective techniques from Danielle and an anecdote from Gala.

Stuck, lost, uncertain— these are just some of the scary feelings that surface when we run into a creative block. How can we bust these blockers and find an artistic process that makes us feel playful, peaceful, and proud? What's at the root of these blockers, and how can we sustainably take care of ourselves and our creative practice? Let's discuss!

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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!

WELCOME BACK! Whether you're a super-fan or this is your first listen, we hope you'll enjoy Music & Mindset, a podcast that promotes mental health in the categories of mind, body, and spirit. Music & Mindset incorporates nature sounds, voiceovers, percussion music, and electroacoustic soundscapes to create an enjoyable and engaging sonic space. This bi-weekly audio series is both practical and uplifting, a podcast that listeners can turn to easily when they are feeling stressed or burnt out. We’re excited to dive into deep discussion on topics like “Busting Creative Blockers,” “Talent Doesn’t Exist,” and “Hitting the Reset Button.” Each episode is just 10 minutes, making it fun and easy to carve a little YOU time into your day. Join us starting Friday, January 21st for new episodes— thanks for joining us!

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.