The #Thriving Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Jen Kellogg of Show Makers, an organization committed to supporting and uplifting event professionals. The Show Makers platform was designed to share content, facilitate conversations, provide thought leadership as well as showcase organizations that are dedicated to the live events community. Jen teaches producing and touring live entertainment at Colombia College and is also a speaker at industry conferences like SXSW and Pollstar. She has also been in the industry for over 25 years. More at showmakers.com

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In this episode, we're joined by Lori Rubinstein, the Executive Director of the Behind The Scenes Foundatiion. Behind the Scenes is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)3 organization established in early 2005 to create and support charitable programs for the entertainment technology industry. They provide grants and training to support mental health in the entertainment industry. More at btshelp.org/mentalhealth

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Kendall Corso is the Co-Founder and COO for Backline, a National 501(c)(3) organization that connects music industry professionals and their families with mental health and wellness resources as well as streamlining access to a network of trusted organizations and care providers that understand this line of work.

In this episode:

1. We get the low down on the origins of Backline, how the organization came to be, and what drives the members to assist music industry professionals in finding care.

2. We talk about some of the differences between “normal” 9-5 jobs and touring and other music professionals.

3. Kendall tells us about how Backline has adjusted, and #Thrived due to the covid pandemic.

4. We learn a bit more about how Backline has developed over the years to meet the changing needs of music business professionals.

5. We talk about resources available to music professionals to help those who will return to work in the upcoming year.

6. We get to know some more about Kendell and her “WHY,” what motivates her, and how she was drawn to and remains passionately involved in the music industry and connecting MI professionals to self-care and support.

Key Takeaways:

1. Backline understands that music industry professionals have a unique set of needs and works to connect those in the field with organizations and individuals who specialize in working with these needs.

2. The three main things Kendall has seen the music industry rally around due to the pandemic are Human Connection, Vulnerability, and Self Care.

3. Backline has strategic partnerships which provide special discounts and some free access to products and accounts. Go to their website for fore details!

4. Both the touring professionals and their families at home have specialized needs due to the unique nature of music industry jobs.

5. Social media is a great way to stay in the loop with Backline and get new information on who is talking about what and providing care and assistance to music industry professionals.

6. Learning how to check in with yourself and making proactive moves to support your health is a powerful way to provide self-care.

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The SIMS Foundation is an Austin-based organization which provides mental health and substance use recovery services and support for musicians, music industry professionals, and their dependent family members.

In this episode:

1. We get more insight about Sims Ellison, a musician who lost his life due to a mental health crisis which inspired the Sims foundation to be created to provide support for musicians and other creative professionals.

2. Regardless of being a performer or a crew member, music industry professionals experience exponentially high levels of stress and anxiety.

3. We discuss the differences between general wellness support and therapy to address the care of individuals.

4. Patsy explains to us how the Sims Foundation has shifted due to the enormous needs from the pandemic and also how they have connected with other organisations to begin creating networks and support to unify mental health support across our country and overseas.

5. We get to learn about the Sims foundation's inclusive program which includes working directly with the families of touring professionals.

6. Patsy tells us a bit about her story, what led her to social work, and what inspires her today.

Key Takeaways:

1. Creative individuals are a specific breed of people that benefit the most from providers who know how to work with creatives and really know what their struggles are.

2. We can all make an effort to normalise mental health conversations and break down the stigmas surrounding mental health.

3. Sims works one on one specifically with their clients to directly connect them to the right provider and level of care for each individual.

4. We can all play a part in being responsible regarding mental health awareness and the need to support one another on the road.

5. Person first language, working with the human and not the disorder, is a great way to begin breaking down mental health stigmas.

Mentions: SIMS Foundation, Sims Ellison, Austin, Don Ellison,Wayne Magal, Don Harvey, Alejandro Escovado, The Austin Rehearsal Complex, Crew Cares Aus, Roadie Clinic, Passenger Recovery, Therapeutic Re-entry Program

Facebook @simsfoundation

Instagram @simsfoundation

Twitter @simsfoundation

Website: www.simsfoundation.org

Donations:

www.simsfoundation.org/donate

Paypal: [email protected]

Text to Give: text SIMS to 44321

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Your three lovely IIN Health Coaches reflect on the past year, celebrate our COVIDAVERSARY, and look up towards the future. And I really want to know, ‘what is a pizzaversary?’

In this episode:

1. We touch in with each other and talk about being in the vector, the flow, and what major changes we’ve been through since covid began.

2. The three of us get real about opportunity vs choice and how important it is to know that you can change your mind and use discretion among your choices.

3. Janine and Detroit sing the Peleton praises, even without their sponsorship…. Yet…!

4. We reflect on the new things we gained from 2020 that we want to keep in our lives moving forward.

5. We get real about the importance of letting go of things and people that bring you down while creating healthy boundaries for ourselves.

6. Transitioning into resocialized life is just around the corner. We talk about the ups and downs around this exciting and intimidating reality.

7. We talk a goldmine of tips, products, books, and more that will inspire you and support your healthy curiosities.

Key Takeaways:

1. Meeting challenges with grace and positivity can help you through unfavorable times.

2. 2020 gave a lot of us an excuse to either do or not do things. You still have time to use 2020 as an excuse to go after the life you want. Let go of things that no longer serve you.

3. Try different things to see what you like, you don’t have to like everything you try, but if you don’t try new things you won’t know what else you may like to do!

4. Exercise can be hard to commit to, but the mental health benefits (and yes the physical ) are rewards that are worth getting to! MOVE YOUR BODY!

5. Morning gratitude is a simple way to start your day grounded in positive vibrations.

6. You can live in your trauma or you can live in your triumph. Change your story and make yourself the hero of your life by focusing on how you made it through and succeeded.

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We get to speak with the production consultant, touring veteran, and creator of roadiecare.com, Sandy Espinoza.

In this episode:

1. We chat briefly about Clubhouse and the ways our communication has changed during the past year as well as get Sandy’s background and what her life looked like pre covid.

2. Sandy explains to us her natural evolution from being a go-to consultant for roadies and productions on the road into being a go-to for covid advice and developing the Roadie Care website.

3. We learn about the various ways you can get involved with the organization and how Roadie Care works to assist touring professionals.

4. We discuss the importance of revamping our resumes to translate our experience into skills that can be recognized by non-music industry companies and increase our hire-ability.

5. Sandy shares some incredible stories about how this past year has challenged touring professionals.

Key Takeaways:

1. Adopt A Roadie is an easy way to help support roadies in need by donating money that will go directly to them so they can pay bills, get groceries, put gas in the car, etc.

2. Gear Set-Up is another opportunity you can find on the website. This fundraiser works by making professional touring techs available to YOU so you can experience the difference of having a professional work on your instruments to tune and tighten your gear

3. There are 6 million industry professionals out of work in the United States, Roadie Care, in the most basic terms, is here to solve problems and feed people.

4. Sometimes we have to pivot and head in a new direction for a while, tap into your creativity, and see if there may be some creative solutions to help make it through this strange time.

5. Asking for help is not easy to do, showing compassion and support through donation and informed purchasing goes a long way to help those in need. Roadie Care also has job info.

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We chat with Author, Mother, Coach, and Cancer survivor Heather Chauvin about her book, Dying to Be a Good Mother, and her unique perspective on actionable steps we can all take to repair the relationship we have with ourselves so that we can be better mothers, wives, coworkers, and friends while living happier, healthier lives.

Her book will be released on March 8th! (International Women’s Day!)

For more information check out: HeatherChauvin.com

In this episode:

1. We get to know Heather's origins story and what it took for her to start changing her way of living and the way she cared for herself.

2. Heather breaks down the societal pressures of being a woman and being a mother that was influencing her life pre-cancer.

3. We talk about the need for self-care, as well as the importance of letting other people take care of themselves as a way to detox unnecessary stress from our lives.

4. Heather breaks down what ‘Dying to Be a Good Mother Syndrome” is, and guess what, it applies to everyone! Not just Mothers!

5. Heather talks about developing a new relationship with time management as well as the practice of learning how to receive and setting boundaries.

6. We get Heathers’ explanation on Energy Management Zones and how to identify our personal yellow zone and prevent sliding into the RED!

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We talk with Dr. Pat. Author of the book “Why Are You Sick, Fat and Tired?” about how she had used functional medicine for the past three decades to help thousands of people solve their Lifestyle Medicine problems.

In this episode:

1. We get to know Dr. Pat and her background as a physician, chiropractor, and functional medicine professional and ask, “Why is it so hard to stick with our New Year’s Resolutions?”

2. Dr. Pat tells us about the basic themes around why people get sick in the first place and why we tend to gravitate towards unhealthy “comforts”.

3. We find out what ‘getting back to the basics’ means and how to identify where to start individually.

4. Dr. Pat shares about the bioindividual needs of her clients and examples of different ways we can heal ourselves.

5. We get some guidance on how we can specifically reset our resolutions and our game plan for how to live a life that supports optimal health and happiness

Key Takeaways:

1. Touching in with yourself and writing out your goals and aspirations is a great way to find out what your heart and your spirit are in harmony with and show you where to begin.

2. Be prepared, informed, pace yourself and listen to your body to support your potential instead of diving in the deep end and trying to learn how to swim while you go.

3. Taking ownership for yourself and your self care is one of the most important steps to taking back control and improving your life.

4. We all have control over what we put in our mouths, looking at what we eat and noting how we feel after is an excellent place to start getting to know ourselves and what our bodies truly thrive on.

5. Cleaning out your fridge, meditation, shut off all electronics & put in another room if possible, brain exercises, keep looking forward, and asking yourself, “am I learning from this?” are all great ways to begin supporting healthy lifestyle resolutions.

6. Getting a full panel workup from your doctor is also important when you are starting to look for where to begin caring for your individual health needs.

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This week our guest is the wonderful Cynthia Wallmo, mother of a tour chef, and therefore honorary tour fam member! She works with ‘Discover Your SpirituaL GIFTS’ in Littleton CO, although Covid has shifted the hours of in-house operations slightly.

Cynthia speaks astrology and tarot, and also reads akaushik records.  She really began to delve into her studies of astrology and tarot in the early 90s and has been reading akaushic records since 2000.

Around 2012 Cynthia lived and learned Brazil within an energetic healing community as well as Lilly Dale, NY where medium shifting is a norm and has begun to become another aspect of Cynthia’s work as a spiritual guide. Sometimes her readings can incorporate all of these aspects that she works with, which allows her to have a full perspective for her readings. Little known fact, Cynthia is also a gifted artist and former ceramicist. She has developed several designs for porcelain jewelry, that are still available for purchase… if you know how to find them! Her web site is http://alignedcreativesoul.com/

In this episode:

1. We delve into the astrological meanings of this wonder-filled Covid 2020 year.

2. Cynthia explains to us some of the astrological themes of this past year and what is upcoming for us in 2021

3. We discuss action steps we can take to support successful navigation through the current climates of our lives these days.

4. Janine asks some amazing questions you were hoping she would ask!

5. Cynthia gives us some nuggets of inspiration and resources to help you get in touch with understanding your celestial pegboard.

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In this episode, Janine and Erin reflect on this magical year and dream of the future. Rose-colored glasses included. Don't miss this one if you're wondering what the music industry can look forward to and how you can help make it a reality! Side Note: Peggy Albright Friendly House is a Women's Recovery Home. Erin incorrectly referenced it as a shelter.

In this episode:

1. We touch in on the state of the country and reflect on 2020 holiday action.

2. Christmas this year is more about creativity and creating an experience than spending money we don't have.

3. We talk about Show Makers, Janine's 2020 NAMM panel( streaming January 21or22),

4. Janine and Erin do some real talk on Women, The Grammys, Covid Officer Compliance,

5. We talk about the future

Key Takeaways:

1. One of the first basics we can apply is to have a positive attitude! Sometimes it's the only thing we can do.

2. Giving applicable Christmas gifts, like online lessons, and focusing on connecting safely with your friends and family is a great way to keep the spirit of Christmas while providing experiences.

3. The future of touring will continue to evolve and hopefully, that evolution will include a focus on health, and how to provide support for our crews.

4. There are always opportunities to find, even in times of trouble and strife. 5. Take care of yourself, get in tune with your goals, and take small steps each day toward them.

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