Anxiety and the Artist

Jun 25 2024 46 ep. 28 mins 3
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Podcast that explores the relationship between artists and anxiety. Offers insight and inspiration to dealing with anxiety as an artist. Hosted by Allison Sheff

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Physical Therapist and Former Dancer, Dr. Morgan Martin

Jun 25 2024 35 mins  
Dr. Morgan Martin shares her journey from professional dancer to physical therapist. Specializing in pelvic floor and orthopedic PT, Dr. Martin and I discuss the physical toll of dancers training. She also shares some interesting insight on how the pelvic floor affects so many aspect of our mental and physical well being and provides some great anxiety reducing exercises for all ar

Financial Literacy Educator, David Maurice Sharp

Mar 26 2024 44 mins  
Former dancer turned financial literacy educator stops by to discuss all things artists and investing. We chat about different strategies for artists in different phases in their career, and how financial planning and investing can provide artists with the financial stability and the freedom to pursue the work they love....and most importantly, reduce anxiety!

Biofeedback Coach & Performer, Rita Neidich

Nov 28 2023 33 mins  
With a BM in vocal performance and an MS in Organizational and Performance Psychology, Rita seamlessly combines these two passions into helping performers build resilience through biofeedback. We chat about what biofeedback is and how artists can use it to combat their anxiety, as well as red flags in the wellness community, and what to look for in a practitioner.A wealth of knowle

Leadership Coach, Michael Cedar

Oct 22 2023 41 mins  
Are you a visionary, a manager or an artist? In this episode we welcome back one of our most downloaded guests, Leadership and Mindset Coach, Michael Cedar. We do a deep dive into leadership and values in the arts. Michael provides some clarity about different types of leadership and how to collaborate and create art that is aligned with your values. He also shares some hilarious a

Comedian Carole Montgomery

Aug 29 2023 30 mins  
Veteran comedian and creator/star of the Showtime Special Funny Women of a Certain Age, Carole Montgomery imparts what she has learned from 45 years in the business. Her confidence is contagious and inspiring.

Therapist & Former Dancer, Terry Hyde

Aug 15 2023 31 mins  
Terry is a former member of the Royal Ballet and creator of the app Help4Dancers. He has some great re-frames for anxiety and tips for neurodivergent performers. His episode will leave you saying "I'm excited to perform!"

Screenwriter, Dicky Murphy

Aug 01 2023 27 mins  
Screenwriter Dicky Murphy is the creator of the Nickelodeon show Erin and Aaron. Dicky has the craziest story about the 5+ years journey that it took to get the show from conception to on air. Dicky is also one of the most down-to-earth, genuine guys I've ever had the privilege of knowing in this crazy business, and his attitude and approach to his art is both uplifting and inspiri

Casting Director, Stacy Gallo

May 24 2022 27 mins  
Casting Director Stacy Gallo joins us to chat about the “dark cloud” that sometimes followed her, and her blunt approach to dealing with depression and anxiety. Witty and down-to-earth, Stacy gives us an honest window into the casting world and shares her advice for other artists that might be struggling.

Kinesiologist, Mike Zhao

May 10 2022 25 mins  
Former Marine turned Kinesiologist, Mike Zhao joins us to talk about the mind-body connection and how anxiety and depression can manifest as physical symptoms in the body. Currently completing his training as a psychotherapist, Mike also shares his thoughts on our medical system and the actions that artists can take to ensure that they are being treated as a whole being.

Comedian and Writer, Erin Maguire

Apr 19 2022 30 mins  
Didn’t think you could laugh about OCD and anxiety? Well, check this episode out! Erin Maguire shares her childhood experience with OCD and how she has channeled that into her art, the dangers of doing stand-up comedy during a twerking competition, and accepting the joy that the path she is on is far more interesting and rewarding than the one she had planned. A must listen!