3: Ep. 3 - I Am The Warrior | Joanna Barbera | 2/29/2024

In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott interviews Joanna Barbera, a singer, songwriter, and healer. Joanna shares her journey of pursuing a career in music and blending it with healing modalities. She discusses the connection between spirituality and music and the challenges of seeking validation in the music industry. Joanna also explains mantra meditation and its benefits. She encourages listeners to be open to trying new things and experiencing personal transformation. In this conversation, Joanna Barbera shares her journey as a musician and the transformative power of music. She discusses overcoming stage fright, taking a break from music, and rediscovering her passion through mantras. Joanna also introduces her unique offering of soul song mentoring, where she helps individuals create songs that express their true selves. The conversation concludes with a discussion on memorable songs and moments, advice to her younger self, and promoting Joanna's offerings. This week's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76UcoEuiq7SdvgQf8VUVha?si=2e75c2803ce94f65  Chapters00:00 Introduction to the Drop the Needle podcast01:23 Joanna Barbera's background and expertise06:01 Joanna's music placements08:25 The connection between spirituality and music10:20 Seeking validation in the music industry 12:15 The driving force behind seeking validation13:40 The impact of self-deprecating responses21:49 Joanna's personal approach to mantra meditation26:34 Addressing skepticism about mantra meditation28:24 Encouraging openness to try new things30:20 Overcoming Stage Fright32:16 Taking a Break from Music34:29 Rediscovering Music through Mantras37:35 Soul Song Mentoring40:18 The Power of Music in Life45:18 Memorable Songs and Moments52:17 Advice to Younger Self57:33 Promoting Joanna's Offerings