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Ryan Judd always knew he wanted to work with kids. Growing up, he took jobs as a camp counselor and babysitter. That led him through college and grad school into a career in music therapy serving children with special needs and autism. He experimented with creating a music therapy “package” that he could sell online. The project didn’t work but it led him to writing and releasing original, clinical-based music for people suffering from insomnia and anxiety. These projects were very successful and gave him the space to heed the calling he felt to make art.
Guest BioRyan Judd is a Billboard Chart Topping recording artist, award-winning musician, and internationally known music therapist. He is an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist and is committed to making music that inspires well-being. Ryan’s unique musical style on the nylon string guitar creates a warm and gentle soundscape for the listener. His recordings have been streamed more than 340 million times. As a board-certified music therapist, Ryan has had the honor of working with children with life-threatening illnesses. This has inspired him to donate a percentage of his profits to a non-profit organization called Lucy’s Love Bus which provides free music therapy services to pediatric cancer patients. Ryan is also the co-founder of the app, Cool Koala - Guided Bedtime Meditations for Children with ADHD and Anxiety.
Turning 40 and Letting Go of the Sure ThingIn this episode of the Forty Drinks Podcast, Stephanie talks to Ryan Judd, a musician and music therapist who has transitioned from a music therapist to a successful musician in his 40s. Ryan shares his journey from working with kids to a career in music therapy, to producing clinical-based music for insomnia and anxiety, and eventually transitioning into the world of making music as art. He discusses the role of mentorship and courage in following his passions and taking risks. Ryan also talks about the importance of vision boards and goal setting in achieving success. The episode concludes with a discussion about Ryan's milestone of reaching 100 million streams on Amazon music and the unexpected turns his life has taken.
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Is ‘should’ a positive or negative word?
The people who tell us what we SHOULD do usually have our best interests in mind. They want to give us the path to success and - more often - safety. But “should” is a loaded word. According to the definition, the word is used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions. And the bigger problem with “should” is that we can internalize those obligations or duties as the only “right” way to live our lives. But every one of those “shoulds” comes from outside our own heart and soul, which nobody else can fully know. In episode 3, Jaime’s friend asked when she was going to “stop shoulding all over herself.” And in episode 6, Eric talked about how our parents worked so hard to make sure we had opportunities they didn’t, and we could do things they couldn’t - and yet, many times, they tried to hold us to the same standards and timelines that worked for them.
Guest ResourcesRyan is generously offering Forty Drinks Listeners 20% off digital mp3 album or physical CD
Listening Link for New Album, Echoes of Peace (Includes all streaming platforms)
Music therapy website: www.TheRhythmTree.com
Cool Koala app website: www.CoolKoala.co
Find Ryan on Facebook
Find Ryan on Instagram
Do you have the Midlife Ick?Download Stephanie’s guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.fortydrinks.com/ick
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SponsorThe Forty Drinks Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications
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Ryan Judd always knew he wanted to work with kids. Growing up, he took jobs as a camp counselor and babysitter. That led him through college and grad school into a career in music therapy serving children with special needs and autism. He experimented with creating a music therapy “package” that he could sell online. The project didn’t work but it led him to writing and releasing original, clinical-based music for people suffering from insomnia and anxiety. These projects were very successful and gave him the space to heed the calling he felt to make art.
Guest BioRyan Judd is a Billboard Chart Topping recording artist, award-winning musician, and internationally known music therapist. He is an accomplished fingerstyle guitarist and is committed to making music that inspires well-being. Ryan’s unique musical style on the nylon string guitar creates a warm and gentle soundscape for the listener. His recordings have been streamed more than 340 million times. As a board-certified music therapist, Ryan has had the honor of working with children with life-threatening illnesses. This has inspired him to donate a percentage of his profits to a non-profit organization called Lucy’s Love Bus which provides free music therapy services to pediatric cancer patients. Ryan is also the co-founder of the app, Cool Koala - Guided Bedtime Meditations for Children with ADHD and Anxiety.
Turning 40 and Letting Go of the Sure ThingIn this episode of the Forty Drinks Podcast, Stephanie talks to Ryan Judd, a musician and music therapist who has transitioned from a music therapist to a successful musician in his 40s. Ryan shares his journey from working with kids to a career in music therapy, to producing clinical-based music for insomnia and anxiety, and eventually transitioning into the world of making music as art. He discusses the role of mentorship and courage in following his passions and taking risks. Ryan also talks about the importance of vision boards and goal setting in achieving success. The episode concludes with a discussion about Ryan's milestone of reaching 100 million streams on Amazon music and the unexpected turns his life has taken.
Highlights from the episode:
Resources mentioned:
Ryan’s albums:
Listeners are encouraged to rate, follow, and review the podcast.
Is ‘should’ a positive or negative word?
The people who tell us what we SHOULD do usually have our best interests in mind. They want to give us the path to success and - more often - safety. But “should” is a loaded word. According to the definition, the word is used to indicate obligation, duty, or correctness, typically when criticizing someone's actions. And the bigger problem with “should” is that we can internalize those obligations or duties as the only “right” way to live our lives. But every one of those “shoulds” comes from outside our own heart and soul, which nobody else can fully know. In episode 3, Jaime’s friend asked when she was going to “stop shoulding all over herself.” And in episode 6, Eric talked about how our parents worked so hard to make sure we had opportunities they didn’t, and we could do things they couldn’t - and yet, many times, they tried to hold us to the same standards and timelines that worked for them.
Guest ResourcesRyan is generously offering Forty Drinks Listeners 20% off digital mp3 album or physical CD
Listening Link for New Album, Echoes of Peace (Includes all streaming platforms)
Music therapy website: www.TheRhythmTree.com
Cool Koala app website: www.CoolKoala.co
Find Ryan on Facebook
Find Ryan on Instagram
Do you have the Midlife Ick?Download Stephanie’s guide to the Ick to diagnose whether you or someone you love is suffering from this insidious midlife malaise. www.fortydrinks.com/ick
Listen, Rate & SubscribeApple Podcasts
Spotify
Amazon Podcasts
Google Podcasts
SponsorThe Forty Drinks Podcast is produced and presented by Savoir Faire Marketing/Communications