The Conscious Artist®: Mental Health Conversations with Pallavi Mahidhara

Violinist, Improvisor, and Composer Michelle Barzel Ross closes out season 9 in a beautiful conversation about discovering our authentic voices through different mediums of expression. She shares her journey into improvisation through the piano, her process as a composer, and the challenges of knowing how and when to let go. Discover more about Michelle: https://michellerossviolin.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This week we feature French-Malagasy pianist, composer, and producer, Mathis Picard. We discuss his upcoming book, "Where. Music. Lives." which reflects the combination of the mind, body, and soul; melody, harmony, and rhythm; and the 7 chakras. Reminding us of the importance of being present, leading with purpose, and being intentional about why we play music, this conversation encourages us to step away from the capitalistic mentality of constant production and open our minds to what already exists inside of us. Discover more of Mathis's work: https://www.mathispicard.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode features Meena Bhasin - a multi-faceted human being, fighting to break societal norms, and help us deeply connect with who we are. A pleasure activist, sacred sensuality guide, and an internationally touring violist, her devotional work supports women in safely coming home to their bodies, stoking their inner fires, and unleashing their fullest expression. Discover more of Meena's work: https://www.meenabhasin.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

This episode features composer Alyssa Weinberg, as she shares her journey into composition, dealing with anxiety, and being an intentional educator, to help support and nurture the next generation of young artists. Read more about Alyssa: https://weinbergmusic.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode we are joined by Dr. Mei Rui, a Yale-trained molecular biochemist and an internationally award-winning concert pianist. Dr. Rui is the Director of Music-in-Medicine and Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. In this fascinating episode, we learn the science behind the healing properties of music, the data that proves playing music increases sensitivity as opposed to doom-scrolling that decreases sensitivity, and the different ways music has an impact on cognitive and behavioral functions.Read more about Dr. Mei Rui: https://faculty.mdanderson.org/profiles/mei_rui.htmlOnline Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

We open Season 9 of The Conscious Artist® podcast with multifaceted cellist Arlen Hlusko. In this beautiful conversation, she shares how a moment of doubt turned into a life path of being intentional, serving others and the community around her, and inspiring her to search for meaning in each musical choice she makes. Discover more about Arlen: https://www.arlenhlusko.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠⁠

In the Season 8 finale, we are joined by the one and only Noa Kageyama - host and founder of The Bulletproof Musician. The podcast, blog, and all around platform offers guidance and teaches musicians via bite-sized sports psychology tools, analogies, and interviews with experts to help us learn how to find ways to beat performance anxiety and feel stable and successful onstage. Listen to Noa's podcast here: https://bulletproofmusician.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

This week we share a special joint episode with Michelle Lynne, co-creator of The Fearless Artist Mastermind and host of The Fearless Artist podcast. The two podcast hosts discuss life as an artist, how to lead from one's values, and how to trust yourself. Episode is available on both shows. Discover more about Michelle's work: https://michellelynnepianist.com/Listen to The Fearless Artist podcast: https://podcast.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/Join The Fearless Artist Mastermind: https://www.thefearlessartistmastermind.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

This week we feature Dr. Emily Gee, the Director of the Musicians’ Wellness Program at the University of Colorado in Boulder. She is a licensed physical therapist (PT) and certified yoga instructor with a background in music. As a cellist, she battled playing-related injuries during music conservatory that led to a career path. Throughout her own physical recovery, she saw a great need for healthcare providers who better understood the physical, mental and emotional demandsplaced on musicians throughout their careers, and has dedicated her time serving the music community as a clinician, educator, advocate and resource to promote health and wellness among musicians. Discover more about Emily's work: https://www.colorado.edu/music/emily-geeOnline Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

CONTENT WARNING: Suicide, Domestic violence, abuseIn this heartfelt episode, host Pallavi sits down with fitness coach, content creator, and former competitive figure skater Neha Alisha Dias. Neha opens up about her powerful journey of resilience, from dealing with a double concussion that brought her skating career to an early end, to overcoming an abusive relationship, to finding healing through movement and creative expression. Her book, 101 Reasons to Stay: A Collection of Reminders for the Days You Feel Alone, offers hope and encouragement for anyone navigating challenging seasons. Through this intimate and inspiring conversation, Neha reminds listeners that strength is born from perseverance, and that creativity, mindfulness, and compassion can guide us toward healing and self-discovery.Shop Neha's Book: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/101-reasons-to-stay-neha-dias/1142815032Follow Neha on Socials:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nehas_wrld/?hl=enTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@nehas_wrldOnline Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

In this special joint episode with The Classical Circuit host Ella Lee, Pallavi and Ella discuss growing up as children of immigrants, discovering their voices beyond the piano, and redefining belonging in classical music. Their conversation offers an inspiring reminder that there’s space for everyone in this industry, and that by pursuing what’s authentic and meaningful, we can each create our own path forward.Listen to The Classical Circuit:https://shows.acast.com/the-classical-circuitOnline Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠⁠

In this deeply personal opening episode of Season 8, pianist Jonathan Biss joins host Pallavi Mahidhara for a courageous conversation about mental health, living with anxiety, and the emotional complexities of life as an artist. Together they explore identity, vulnerability, and the lifelong journey of understanding oneself on and offstage, offering insight, honesty, and hope for artists navigating similar struggles. Discover more of Jonathan's work: https://www.jonathanbiss.com/Listen to Unquiet:https://www.jonathanbiss.com/projects/unquietOnline Shop: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

Our Season 7 finale features violinist Irene Abrigo. She is a performer and teacher, runs her own festival and non profit, and is committed to her social responsibility as an artist. Her academy, Fast Fingers, Slow Life, is a holistic approach to a musician's journey. We discuss how she balances all the facets of her artistry, while taking care of her mental wellbeing.Discover more of Irene's story: https://www.ireneabrigo.com/Join the Fast Fingers, Slow Life Academy: https://www.ireneabrigo.com/fast-fingers-slow-lifeOnline Shop: ⁠⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

Dutch violinist Elvira van Groningen is specialized in musicians' health. After unexpectedly dealing with focal dystonia during her musical studies, she has dedicated the past decade to arming herself with tools and knowledge during her training as a Timani teacher, which focuses on the anatomy and movement necessary to play with optimal effectiveness.Discover more of Elvira's story: https://www.elviravangroningen.com/Learn more about Timani: https://www.timani.no/Online Shop: ⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

Afro-Latina conductor, Kalena Bovell, shares her unique journey into classical music. Largely self-taught in her early years, she came to music later than most and navigated a path that was far from traditional. She discusses the importance of forging one's own path in the face of systemic barriers, and reflects on the deeper risks women face when their voices are ignored or dismissed, onstage in the music world, and especially in regards to women's health. Learn more about Kalena: https://www.kalenabovell.com/Online Shop: ⁠⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠⁠

Dr. Esther Kim is a former violinist turned psychiatrist, practicing at Adelpha Psychiatric Group. We discuss her intense beginnings of a musical career, the subsequent burnout, and the sudden spark and shift into medicine and psychiatry. Learn more about Dr. Kim: https://www.adelphapsych.com/provider/esther-kim-m-dOnline Shop: ⁠https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.me⁠Subscribe for access to premium content: ⁠https://theconsciousartist.substack.com⁠Buy Me a Coffee: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartist⁠Follow us on Instagram: ⁠@theconsciousartistofficial⁠

TW: This episode discusses personality disorders.This week we are joined by Dr. Frederic Bien, President of the Personality Disorders Awareness Network (PDAN). He has served as Director of Development and was on the Board of National Education Alliance for Borderline Personality Disorder. This conversation sheds light on the different types of personality disorders, to help bring awareness and offer support to those with disorders or who have family members and friends who have disorders. PDAN: https://pdan.org/PDAN Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/PDAN/Other resources: https://pdan.org/resources/associations-and-organizations/Online Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.meSubscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.comBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistFollow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial

Hungarian flutist Ágnes Vass speaks about her work as Co-Principal Flutist of the Bremerhaven Philharmonic Orchestra, alongside being a certified yoga teacher and meditation and breathwork instructor. Also the creator of Body Mind Music Lab, her diverse passions and skills combine art and mindfulness, enriching both her musical practice and her personal development.Learn more about Ágnes: https://en.agnesvass.com/Join Body Mind Music Lab: https://www.instagram.com/bodymindmusiclab?igsh=MTkzMWVtdDkxYTZteA%3D%3D&utm_source=qrOnline Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.meSubscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.comBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistFollow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial

Announcing the official launch of The Conscious Artist®️ Online Shop! Logo and merchandise designed exclusively for the store by Pallavi Mahidhara. You can browse t-shirts, mugs and more to help support mental health awareness. Site currently intended for US customers only - international shipping rates and taxes apply - but stay tuned for the EU site, coming soon! Happy shopping - be sure to show off your purchases on social media and tag @theconsciousartistofficial on Instagram! Thank you for supporting this show and see you back in July for Season 7 of The Conscious Artist®️.Online Shop: https://the-conscious-artist-shop.printify.meSubscribe for access to premium content: https://theconsciousartist.substack.comBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistFollow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficial

A special bonus episode with your host, Pallavi Mahidhara, reflecting on the conversations in Season 6, and looking forward to Season 7. I love being able to give back with this podcast and the content I share. That's why I invest my time and money into The Conscious Artist® - because I am committed to contributing positive change to our industry and to helping the next generation of artists. At the same time this is an independent podcast, fully run by yours truly, and in order to maintain quality and consistent content on top of my performance schedule, I do need some support. So moving forward from Season 7, bonus episodes like these will be available only to paid subscribers. For only $9/month, paid subscribers will get access to bonus episodes, personal reflections, and a brand new bite size meditation series - "Mini Mindfulness with Pallavi".  All under 5 minutes, these guided meditations can help you get started on your meditation journey, ease your stress during practice sessions, or simply allow you to unwind after an intense day. Premium content will also include once a month 30-min Zoom community check-ins. If you love this show and want to get premium access by subscribing - please know it would help me out a lot! If a monthly subscription feels too daunting for you right now, you can also support me with a one time donation instead on Buy Me A Coffee - the links for both the monthly subscriptions and the one time donations are listed below. Thank you all for being here with me - I truly appreciate all your continued support and love!  Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficialAccess Premium Content: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/subscribeBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

IIN Certified Health and Wellness Coach Neelam Daswani talks us through nutrition, supplements, and hormone balance, as she guides us with advice on how to be our optimal selves.Book a complimentary consultation with Neelam: https://neelampurehealth.com/Follow us on Instagram: @theconsciousartistofficialBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/theconsciousartistSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

This episode features Susan Zhang, co-founder of The Concert Truck - a traveling music venue that strengthens communities by redefining the concert experience and making live music accessible to everyone. We chat about the importance of failing, how growing through discomfort frees us from internal and external restraints, and the importance of community for healing. Discover more about The Concert Truck: http://theconcerttruck.orgFollow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Composer and arranger Stephen Emmer takes us on a very personal journey through loss of hearing in his left ear, developing tinnitus, and finding the will to continue creating art and music through it all. Listen to Stephen's music: https://stephenemmer.com/Learn about the foundation: https://artistsagainsttinnitus.org/en/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Multi-faceted singer and pianist Rachel Fenlon reflects how stepping beyond the traditional classical path has given her artistic freedom and a truer sense of identity, while learning to embrace failure has shifted her perspective from judgment to curiosity. Discover Rachel's work: https://www.rachelfenlon.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Ab Sengupta, Director of Artistic Planning at Carnegie Hall, shares his experiences growing up as a multicultural child of immigrant parents. Through a variety of roles as a student of both Economics and Music, an orchestral musician, and a music administrator, Ab shares his wisdom about the "lived experiences" each of us can attest to, and the importance of showing up with those different lived experiences that contribute to making our world a richer place.  Learn more about Ab: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ab-sengupta-b0163350Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In the opening episode of Season 6, your host, Pallavi Mahidhara, shares her perspective on perfectionism, boundaries, and having compassion for yourself. This season very spontaneously developed common themes through the conversations with our guests around finding ones identity, struggling with perfectionism and failure, and learning how to trust oneself and fight for what aligns with us. Part of sharing our struggles and being vulnerable means the possibility for collective healing. So thank you all for the beautiful community we are growing. Welcome to Season 6.Discover more about Pallavi: https://www.pallavimahidhara.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In this season finale, we are joined for the first time by a past guest, cellist and interdisciplinary artist Suuvi. Formerly known as Sophia Bacelar, she shares with us her personal transformation journey, through transcendental meditation, neuro feedback therapy, and learning to know herself truly in spite of all the outside noise.Discover more about Suuvi: https://suuvi.xyz/Support the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Secretary General of the Geza Anda Foundation and Competition, Markus Wyler, joins us in a discussion about the relationship between an artist and their agent, and the expectations versus reality aspects in his vast experience in music management, advisory roles, and dramaturg.Read more about the Geza Anda Foundation: https://geza-anda.ch/the-foundation/#about-usFollow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Your very own host, Pallavi Mahidhara, shares her experiences and insights into what it means to show up for oneself, so that we can show up well for others.Discover more about Pallavi: https://www.pallavimahidhara.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Content Warning: Eating DisordersViolist Marina Naredo joins us in a very personal conversation about her healing through eating disorders, physical injuries, and the courageous path of self-acceptance.If you or anyone you know are experiencing an eating disorder, here are some resources:US: https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/get-help/US Suicide Prevention Hotline: https://988lifeline.org/Spain: https://itasaludmental.com/tratamientos/tca#Spain: https://www.comunidad.madrid/hospital/ninojesus/profesionales/servicios-medicos/psiquiatria-psicologiaGermany: https://musikermedizin.charite.de/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In this episode, we chat with Liz VanZandt, an  energy healer and intuitive, as she guides us through a psychology-informed roadmap to connect with and strengthen our relationship with joy and the senses.  Book a session with Liz: https://www.evzhealing.com/aboutFollow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Talented tenor Joshua Stewart shares an honest view of why it is necessary to fight to stay authentic to yourself in a sometimes inauthentic world, and how he is committed to helping better our industry. Discover more about Josh here: https://joshuasstewart.com/Listen to artists from Saint Seba Records: https://www.saintsebarecords.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Violinist and Social media expert Sumina Studer joins us in a lively conversation about finding your place and forging your own path as an artist and a human being.Read more about Sumina here: https://www.suminastuder.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In this episode, pianist Denis Kozhukhin shares a raw and intimate view into an artist's life, the challenges of a traveling artist, and the difficulties one faces during constantly changing geo-political climates. Discover more about Denis here: https://deniskozhukhin.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In this Season 5 opener, we are joined by the incomparable Sir András Schiff in an intimate and personal conversation about the importance of taking care of yourself as an artist and a human being, why music and politics are inseparable, and the human capacity. Find Sir András Schiff's concert schedule here: https://www.kirshbaumassociates.com/artist.php?id=andrasschiff&aview=bioFollow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In this fun bonus episode, two musicians and podcasters share turns interviewing each other for an exclusive, behind the scenes conversation about music, life, and our biggest dreams.  Tune in to hear the host of the Strings Attached podcast, violinist Asaf Maoz, chat with yours truly.Join the Strings Attached community: https://pod.link/1645845109Discover more about Asaf: https://www.toscaniniquartet.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Investment Banker and Classical music enthusiast George Apfelbach sits down with us to share his perspective about the future of classical music.  As a Board member of the educational organization PianoArts in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, George is passionate about continuing the legacy and longevity of classical music. We chat about what we from the artistic perspective can do to engage new audiences, we make (un)educated guesses about the algorithms of social media, and we share our personal views about why classical music allow us to access the deepest levels of our own emotions. Learn more about PianoArts: https://pianoarts.org/?doing_wp_cron=1690707760.8186559677124023437500Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Iranian-American violist Muriel Razavi shares with us the injustices of what is happening in Iran, her research on Re-Orientalism in Music, and her desire to help make other Iranian voices heard. Discover more of Muriel's work: https://www.murielrazavi.com/More information about Iran: https://linktr.ee/fromiran?fbclid=PAAaa_rTh_e0gz_ohoaCv7mIq-bEOGr1i1urRWoMOI2okzbm5Vr1AsiZIP89M_aem_AdoFikrjfdhBlTm7_B_mKcUuA2KDiF4D0WpmQMXoPkEQckWqBMukg4xMpB3pdE0TP8ohttps://instagram.com/middleeastmatters?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Former oboist turned psychoanalyst Tim Sawyier shares his knowledge and expertise about psychoanalysis, and how we can learn to better understand our patterns, behaviors, and ourselves.Learn more about Tim's work: https://www.timsawyier.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Multi-faceted and multi-talented ballet dancer Georgina Pazcoguin joins us this week to share her journey as a woman through the world of dance; her experience with freezing her eggs, how each phase of the menstruation cycle affects our bodies, and much more. Follow Georgina's work: https://georginapazcoguin.com/Read Swan Dive: https://georginapazcoguin.com/swan-dive/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Founding member and 1st violinist of the Dover Quartet, Joel Link, takes us behind the scenes into the life of a string quartet musician. From dealing with member changes to learning how to maintain one's identity while being part of a team, it is ultimately a deep dive into the study of human psychology.Learn more about Joel and the Dover Quartet: https://www.doverquartet.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Accomplished mezzo-soprano Amber Fasquelle shares her experiences in the classical vocal world, filled with power imbalances and people abusing their power; and her strength and courage in her journey of speaking up and fighting for justice to make healthier changes in our industry. Discover more about Amber: http://amberfasquelle.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Grief coach and recovery specialist AmarAtma takes us on a beautiful journey of accepting our grief and all the forms it comes in, and shows us some somatic healing techniques for letting go. Book a session to heal with Amaratma: https://amaratmacoaching.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Soloist, Professor, and Mother of four, violinist Lily Francis chats with us about the evolution of teaching in our modern day society, and reminds us of the importance of curiosity instead of judgement, practicing taking risks, and healing our own traumas so that we don't pass them down to future generations. Read about Lily's perspective on Mozart: https://mobile.theviolinchannel.com/violinist-lily-francis-stand-learn-mozart-advice/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Highly sought-after and prize-winning clarinetist, Kevin Spagnolo, shares his journey through battling Hodgkins Lymphoma in his 20s, and discovering the intensity of his survival instinct within. Discover more about Kevin: https://www.kevinspagnolo.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Phenomenal violinist Simone Porter joins us to chat about the art of performing.  In a field where the pressure to be "perfect" is high and nerves can run rampant, she reminds us of how to bring ourselves back to the present, and experience the magic of live performance.  Read more about Simone: https://www.simoneporterviolin.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Our second guest this season is Indian-American conductor Vinay Parameswaran.  We dive into the not-so-fun topics of discrimination, micro-racism, as well as the strength and courage of the younger generation. Find out where you can catch Vinay in concert: https://www.vinayparameswaran.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Season 4 begins with singer-songwriter Isabel Cox. Born to Chilean and German parents, we explore the concept of identity - musical identity, personal identity, cultural identity, familial identity, how identity crises develop, and much more. Listen to Isabel's music here:  https://open.spotify.com/artist/11fAytuq0mFvV3cPWd5yaPFollow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

In this season finale, we are joined by CEO and Founder of Classeek, Catarina Amon, who chats with us about the wonderful mission and inspiration behind her organization, and the importance of prioritizing one's wellbeing. Learn more about Classeek: https://classeek.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com

Multi-talented cellist and professor Sæunn Thorsteinsdóttir shares with us her journey through improvisation, meditation, and gaining the tools to help her feel free from external pressure and judgment. Learn more about Saeunn: http://www.saeunn.com/Follow us on Instagram: @consciousartistpodcastSupport The Conscious Artist Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1881074/supportSupport the show This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit theconsciousartist.substack.com