Music & Mindset Matters

Join me for this FINAL EPISODE in Series 1 of the Music & Mindset Matters podcast.I'll be taking an indefinite break from the podcast as I prepare to start a new consultancy journey with the Tasmanian Department of Health.. tune into the full episode to find out more!To register for the "Tune into You" live workshops in October please click here:https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/events/To find out more or join the Wynyard Community Choir please click here:https://forms.gle/STruhRypCzcbYXZa7Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

When my family and I travelled to Canada recently we stayed with family in Nova Scotia. My husband and I were keen to keep up our regular musical practice, so we just thought we’d buy a cheap secondhand guitar and keyboard and that would tide us over. Scrolling through Facebook, my husband came across "The Music Room" - a musical instrument lending library that was only a short drive from where we were staying  - we couldn't believe our good fortune! The good fortune continued when we got chatting with the genuinely lovely couple behind this volunteer project - Dave and Judy Durkee. In this episode we'll hear from Dave  about how the concept started and has grown over the past five yearswhy this service is crucial for family and community engagementthe Award of Excellence programhow the Music Room supports local schools and community groups Note: Happy to report since the recording of this episode The Music Room has hit a total of 500 donated instruments in the collection since it started 5 years ago! What a remarkable achievement and an example of the generosity of musicians and music lovers from Yarmouth and surrounding areas.About The Music RoomDave is a semi retired music teacher living in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia (Canada). He and his wife Judy run The Music Room from the basement of their home. They accept donations of used instruments from the general public. With the help of 6 volunteers, the instruments are repaired, adjusted, maintained and made available, free of charge, to individuals and groups in their community.It is such an amazing concept, and one that I hope spreads wide and far!For more info please visit the Facebook page The Music Room*for local Nova Scotians contact +1 902-881-2354Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Have you ever visited Canada, or a different country than the one you live in? Travelling outside of your home inevitably puts you out of your comfort zone - some people thrive on this, for others it can lead to worry and stress! Even travelling to a different state or territory brings with it small and large changes that impact the way you think, behave and In this episode I share some experiences from our recent family and talk about how your mindset makes all the difference to how you perceive change!Thanks for spending your time with me today. Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic ! Together, we’re helping to spread the word of how much Music & Mindset Matters.  Love Music. Love Learning. Love Life!Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopPlease share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

“From Electrician to world-renowned Musician” with special guest Daoirí FarrellIt’s such a pleasure to invite a very special guest to the show this week. Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell  is commonly accepted to be one of most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years and according to “Irish Music” is singlehandedly spearheading a resurgence of the authentic in Irish folk music…he is rightly in demand all over the world.' Daoirí's live work sees the 2013 All Ireland Champion Singer touring far and wide, performing regularly at festivals around the globe including in Canada, Australia and Europe. He has also toured the USA as vocalist for Lúnasa, performed in the UK in the line-up of the renowned Transatlantic Sessions and played to a live and TV audience at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards at London's Royal Albert Hall. My family and I were so fortunate to see him perform in Tasmania at the magical mountain setting Wilder Tasmania and were mesmerised by his captivating vocals and exquisite bouzouki playing. But what also left our heart-cups full was the fact that he was just so down to earth, very humble, very human and deeply connected to sharing his music with members of the audience - a real Irish story-teller in the purest sense. Tune in to the full episode to enjoy his story-telling aboutHis unexpected path from electrician to musicianThe connection between the Greek and Irish bouzoukiThe importance of ‘sowing the seeds of music’ in early childhoodTips to look after your physical and mental health while on tour!To connect with Daoirí and find out the dates for the Irish tour in September , head over to his website: https://www.daoiri.com/Listen to him on:YouTubeFollow on socials: Facebook Thanks for spending your time with me today. Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic ! Together, we’re helping to spread the word of how much Music & Mindset Matters.  Love Music. Love Learning. Love Life!*Click here to find out more about the MMLL training packagePlease share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 35: “A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain” with special guest Dr Kathryn MurrayIt’s an absolute pleasure to invite special guest Dr Kathryn Murray to the show this week. Kathryn radiates calm and joy and is passionate about creating opportunities to give children the best possible start in life. She is proud to be the founder of Future Strong Education Consultancy, based in Australia. She is an international environment design expert and the creator of the Brain-SET Environments Formula©. Kathryn is an award-winning early childhood education specialist, highly sought-after public speaker, workshop facilitator, university lecturer and coach. She has written numerous articles on productive environments, teaching practices and parenting. Kathryn works globally and uses her 40+ years of experience, research and intuition to support children, educators, teams, leaders and parents to be all they can be.Tune in to the full episode to find out more abouthow we can create calm classrooms that facilitate learning and make learning fun and joyful and stress-free for young people and teachersUsing brain development to guide pedagogy and understand behaviourHow the first five years of life sets the stage for the rest of your life!an exclusive offer just for you dear listener!! To connect with Dr Kathryn please visit her website: futurestrongeducation.comTake advantage of your exclusive membership offer: register here and write "founding member" I’ve loved our conversation and I know you will get alot out of today’s episode - whether you’re a teacher, educator, parent or curious listener!😃 🎶Listen herehttps://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/podcasts/music-mindset-matters/episodes/2148701237Thanks for spending your time with me today. Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic ! Together, we’re helping to spread the word of how much Music & Mindset Matters.  Love Music. Love Learning. Love Life!For more information head to Moovers n Shakers Music website Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Woohooo it’s officially Launch Week here at Moovers n Shakers Music headquarters! So in this week’s episode I continue the conversation connecting Music, Language, play and how we as parents and early years professionals can easily learn how to actively engage in music-making with young children to boost learning, development and wellbeing. With the right tools, resources and support of course! And thanks to Boogie Mites, we’ve got all of that sorted for you - in one amazing ‘taster-training’ package called “Music And Movement = Language and Literacy” (MMLL). This training package is a real game changer, especially for those of you out there that might not have the confidence, or those people looking for some inspiration and new ideas. It has 4 licensed interactive, fun songs to use, educator notes, video tutorials to get you started and access to support via the CustomerHub! If you haven't already - you can register for the free information session all about the connection between Music and Language in early childhood on June 18th 7-7.30pm. Click here to registerAnd if you’re listening to/or reading this after Tuesday 18th June don’t worry - you haven't missed out  - the training package is available for purchase via this link: click here to purchase MMLLTune in to the full episode to find out more aboutthe skills children need to develop BEFORE they can learn how to read or write (pre-literacy)what phonological awareness iswhy tuning into musical sounds helps develop attention and memory skillswhat my thinking is behind the whole 'veggies in hamburgers' concept!I hope you get alot out of today’s episode and it inspires you to bring musical play into your daily routines! And thanks again for listening and sharing the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic ! Together, we’re helping to spread the word of how much Music & Mindset Matters.  Love Music. Love Learning. Love Life! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Music, Language & International Day of Play!In this week’s episode I want to talk about the connection between Music and Language, and celebrate the first International Day of Play (June 11th 2024).These two topics are very close to my heart, given my training in and passion for musical learning and play-based learning as the foundational approach to early years education! It’s also timely given the current National campaign to ‘Lift Literacy’ for all Australians, and whilst this must be a National priority at government/stakeholder level there are simple ways we as educators and parents can contribute in the home, in day-care settings, kindergartens, and playgroups too. Enter Musical Play!!! Tune in to this episode to find out more, and how you can register for the free information session all about the connection between Music and Language in early childhood on June 18th 7-7.30pm.Register for Music and Movement = Language and Literacy  Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

New projects and the transferable benefits of Musical learning!EDIT: NOW WITH LINKS TO FREE WEBINAR!In this episode I can officially announce a collaboration with international organisation Boogie Mites, a team of really passionate and creative women who like me are on a mission to educate and advocate for musical learning in early childhood! Women who, like me, are committed to supporting not only the children but also the educators, teachers and parents of those young children, so that everyone can take advantage of the TRANSFERABLE benefits of musical learning. This is also the topic of the podcast and my weekly blog. Examples I'll share with you from my own piano students include improved attention, writing and general 'classroom learning', boost in social skills and overcoming performance nerves.I'll also talk aboutfree webinar on the connection between music and language, register here for Music and Movement, Language and Literacy details of the upcoming Australian launch of Boogie Mites programswhy my Routines to Rituals workshop is a great place to start if you're curious but feeling a little overwhelmed! This interactive workshop for educators and parents of young children will arm you with helpful knowledge AND a heap of practical tools to boost your confidence and start experiencing those transferrable benefits for yourself! You can find out more and get tickets here: Routines to Rituals workshopIf you have a story you'd like to share, or would like more info I'd love to hear from you! Send me a message via socials @mooversnshakersmusic or an email at [email protected] Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 31 : Blue Zones, ikigai & adopting a "Musical Mindset”Woah it’s been a massive week of learning and growth here at the Moovers and Shakers Music headquarters! I was fortunate enough to run an amazing online workshop for the group coaching program I’m a part of (Ending Body Burnout). I call this workshop "Tune into you" - pun intended -because it's about tuning into yourself through movement (Dao yin), breathwork, and making music with our voices and bodies! We all had SO much fun and I received great feedback on how good it felt to 'release tension and stress' and to feel a 'happiness and connection through making music with others'! If you are interested in hosting me for a similar workshop - either in person or online- for your workteams or group of friends, please send an inquiry via email to [email protected] I also had my first article published on an online parenting website  "Kiddipedia: click for link: it's about the importance of engaging in music, movement and mindfulness with your children over the winter months!And perhaps the biggest ‘win’ is that I have also signed an exciting partnership with an international organisation who -like me- share a mission to spread the magic and power of music to early childhood professionals and parents, to boost young children's learning, development wellbeing and school readiness. Stay tuned for more info on that as we develop our shared projects and training options! In today’s episode I’m talking about Mindset:how we as adults can learn tools to change and rewire our mindsetwhat I believe it means to have a musical mindsetknowing the value of integrating musical learning and mindfulness practices for the transferable learning and wellbeing benefits. how watching a doco on Blue Zones has helped me clarify my own 'ikigai' and 'plan de vida'the Moovers n Shakers Music "Three Cs" learning framework: Connect, Captivate, Collaborate I hope you get alot out of today’s episode and it inspires you to be a little curious about your own mindset!For more info about working with me, head to the Moovers n Shakers Music website! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 30: Professionals can wear rainbow tutu’s too! In this week’s episode I am sharing some key takeaways after having spent an amazing day surrounded by passionate, educated and inspiring business-women. The Tasmanian Business Women’s Conference opened up a very lively can of worms for me in terms of confidence, motivation and opportunities to collaborate and connect with other passionate entrepreneurs. For the most part, Speakers focussed on  mindset and my key takeaways were:Taking the time to listen to your own story and own whatever that looks like!The danger of falling into the ‘comparison trap’ It’s ok - and healthy - to embrace new seasons of growth’ by rewriting stories and beliefs that no longer define the best version of yourselfTapping into your intuition and really trusting yourself as the CEO of your own life!Knowing your numbers, tracking them and setting intentional goals“Being a professional” comes in many shapes and sizes and everyone’s story is unique!Also I mention an exciting week ahead for Chris n Filly Functional Medicine as they open doors for the Ending Body Burnout Method which I have recently completed myself with truly transformative results in my personal and professional health and wellbeing!You can find out more by registering for the FREE education week here (hurry it’s already open!): Free Coaching and education weekOr going directly to the EBB method page here: Ending Body Burnout Method***For listeners interested in training options (live or online) with me, head to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteOr you know what would be much easier and quicker? Just book a free call with me and have a chat! Book your free call here! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 29:  Finding flow and emotional release through MusicI am thrilled to have a special guest joining us this week! Chris Bellette is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine. He is a Burnout Recovery Coach, Certified NLP Master Practitioner & Mind Coach.Together with his wife Filipa Bellette, Chris has worked with over 2,500+ burned-out clients in the past combined 25+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues. Wanna know something? I WAS one those "busy, burnt-out people'' and am so grateful to have been working with both Chris and Filly for the past 6 months to transform my life and rediscover my Spark! I can tell you first hand how skilled, compassionate and generous they both are with - and so well deserving of their award as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022, as well as Winner for the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards 2022. Their work is regularly featured in the media, such as nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.Chris’s own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, calm and connection, came from his own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family & elite athleticism (think national athlete).Chris is the first responder to my public call-out to “Share your Musical Story” and what a lively, heart-warming story it is!In this episode we Take a trip down the Musical memory lane of his childhood and ‘teenage-angst’ yearsFind out how music helped him ‘evolve’ his emotional maturityDiscover how his love of music led him to teach himself the harmonica and guitarUnderstand why,  as an adult, he chooses to listen to or play music intentionally to support mood, attention, focus and find flow in his life! I know many of you will resonate with Chris’ down-to-earth story and I hope - we hope- it inspires more of you listeners to share yours!Find out more and connect with Chris via:Free education week, including live coaching: www.chrisandfilly.fm Ending Body Burnout MethodFree webinar: "3 steps to ending your body burnout"FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisandfilly Instagram - @chrisandfilly_fm  **For Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 28: Using Music to build Resilience and ConfidenceThis week on the podcast I’m talking about using Music to build Resilience and Confidence - in our young children as well as later in life! There are soooooo many skills and life-lessons to be learned through Music - apart from the obvious learning a musical instrument (including your voice - your FIRST instrument!!)Take a listen and see for yourself :-)I’m feeling really grateful for the insights that have come from a few key people lately - so a big shout out to these lovely humans for inspiring elements of this episode!*Aoife Dermody @aoifedermo for your heart-centred and no-BS approach to singing with confidence!*My gorgeous niece Shanaye for your clarity and wisdom - you can listen in to her podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2298309*My coach and mentor Chris Bellette for your curiosity and compassion Chris & Filly Functional Medicine I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic.Subscribe to the "Weekly tune-in" for tips, info and offers straight to your inbox!  Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 27: Can beat-keeping really predict Dyslexia and ADHD? with special guest Dr Anita Collins I am thrilled to have a return guest joining us this week! Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning, and the founder of Bigger Better Brains (BBB). One of Anita’s talents is translating the Neuroscience research to the everyday parent, teacher, student - a skill she is internationally recognised for. Anita is passionate about advocating for musical learning and is an experienced, agile and sought-after presenter for education, policy, philanthropic, parent and creative audiences. I am eagerly counting down the days where I get to be one of those audience members - my ticket is booked to take part in the BBB 2-day Educator workshop in Hobart this May! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Tasmanian music teachers, generalist teachers, Early Childhood professionals, and allied health professionals to learn more about the magic and power of music. I urge you to jump on board!!  ** At the time of airing there are still a few tickets available - the direct link to book is below. In this episode we delve intoMusic and language development5 ‘beat-keeping’ behaviours that may identify early signs of dyslexia and ADHD in young childrenUsing musical learning to improve literacy skills in young studentsBBB on tour in Scotland, UK, Ireland and the USYou can connect with Dr Anita Collins via these links:www.anitacollinsmusic.com https://www.biggerbetterbrains.com.au/shop/p/bbb-educator-course Great reads: The Musical AdvantageThe Lullaby EffectTedX talk Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 26: Tune in to…You!This week on the Podcast I want to continue the conversation around mindset and using music as a regulation tool. I often talk about the importance of being able to ‘connect’ with yourself first and foremost before you can deeply connect with others - being a musician and a bit of a word-nerd, it makes me so happy that I can use the term “TUNE IN” to express this idea!!! Just like when we are ‘tuned in’ to a radio station we are able to hear clearly what is being communicated; so too we are more able to ‘hear’ clearly the messages from our body, inner self and heart when we are tuned in to ourselves. It means we are more likely to actively seek out tools and strategies to maintain a good, healthy relationship with ourselves-  and that in turn extends to the relationships we have with others. If you’re curious to find out more about this and you’re around the NorthWest coast of Tasmania on April 6th make sure you’ve got your ticket to the Mini-Retreat I’m holding at the beautiful ‘Two Oaks’ in Somerset. It’s going to be a magical morning of ‘tuning in to you’ with Music, Movement and Mindfulness.Book tickets here Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Music has ALWAYS been in my life - listening to my mother play piano while she was pregnant with me, starting classical piano lessons and performing from the age of 5, singing in choirs and backing vocals for various bands. My relationship with music has grown and changed over the decades, but would you believe that I never actually felt deeply 'confident' and 'connected' to music until I hit my forties?!Might sound counter-intuitive but Listen in to find out why...!In this episode I also put out a call to anyone who would like to be a guest on the show - or contribute their musical story in writing if you're not keen on having a chat. The offer is open to anyone, but I'd love to hear from the 'everyday person' not necessarily someone who identifies as a 'musician'  but still loves and uses music, because I think it's important we debunk this myth that a musical person is one who can sing in tune or play an instrument proficiently. Musicality is within us all - we ALL have a musical bone, I am certain of that.Send me an email at this address if you're interested in sharing your [email protected] if you'd like to join me for a magical "New Moon Mini-Retreat" next month here's the link :Book tickets here Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 24: Magical Musical Storytelling with Rennie PearsonToday’s episode features Rennie Pearson, a wonderfully talented young musician whom our family had the pleasure of hosting recently for an “Acoustic on the Deck” performance among the tranquil gardens of our family farm. Grounded in the Celtic musical traditions, Rennie takes the listener on a journey through history, weaving together tunes and songs and the tales that accompany them to create an intricate and varied show. His engaging stage presence and storytelling opens the door for audiences to connect with the music, which he plays on the wooden flute,guitar, Irish tin whistles, bodhran, fiddle and voice.Dear listeners - you are in for a treat in this episode - not only do we deep-dive into the world of traditional Celtic music the art and craft of the wooden flute and Rennie’s time as an apprenticethe power of songs to connect across generations, countries and culturesRennie gifts us with not just one, but TWO live performances as well!It’s no surprise at all that Rennie has made a name for himself in the traditional music scene of Australia and New Zealand as a stand-out solo performer, as well as touring his own duos, bands, and performing with large international stage productions. He has played and taught all over New Zealand, in Australia and in Canada, including music schools such as Ceol Aneas, ScotsStrings, CelticANZ, Gaeltached, Boxwood and folk festivals in Auckland, Wellington, Dunedin, Christchurch, Port Fairy and Portarlington, and most recently the Deloraine Celtic Music Weekend. I highly recommend you connect with Rennie and his music - here’s some links:WEBSITE     https://www.renniepearsonmusic.com/Listen on YouTube ChannelFACEBOOK  https://www.facebook.com/renniepearsonmusicOK…time to get yourself comfy and enjoy the Magical Musical Storytelling!As always, I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic. Let's spread the Power and Magic of Music together! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

 Episode 23: Do you want to be part of my BETA course?What’s a BETA course you ask?! Well, put simply it’s a ‘discounted first test run’ of a course with a small amount of selected students.  Students who enrol are not only completing the content but they are also contributing their feedback on all aspects of the course -  the design, content, delivery and even tech aspects! So for a first-time course creator like me, the feedback I get is GOLD…yep, it really is GOLD. It means that when I launch the course to the general public, any bumps will be smoothed out and I can be confident that the content and delivery is well designed to optimise student success.I believe whole-heartedly in the value of this course that I have created: it is the culmination of all my studies, insights and work experience across a variety of educational settings for the past 25 years. AND of course, my experiences as a parent of two young boys. BUT I’m also very aware that other people may not see things as clearly as me. Because we all learn in our unique way, and we all, as educators, are working within unique learning environments.If  this sparks your interest you can register to apply as a BETA student using the link below.  You’ll then get an invitation to jump on a quick information call with me to go over the details, answer any questions you have and decide where to go from there!https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/musicmindset Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 22: Flipping Routines into RitualsI’m all about making life SIMPLE, JOYFUL and CONNECTED as much as possible these days. I don’t want to just GET BY in life and be an onlooker in my own journey. Don’t get me wrong - this doesn’t mean that everyday life is all rainbows and unicorns!!What I want to practise each day, and help my children and students to practise is “Having a positive attitude, mindset, outlook” (whatever term resonates with you). To practice ‘flipping’ the story around Routines being ‘suffocating, stressful, too restrictive’ and instead incorporating the sense of meaning and purpose that comes with Rituals. To turn Routines into Rituals! Because there’s magical moments even in the most ‘tiresome’ or ‘boring’ of daily routines and chores…and I‘m determined to keep my mind and heart open and curious to these moments.And I believe very strongly that I can support Educators and teachers working in the Early Years space to look out for these moments too. Those working with and caring for young children have a fantastic opportunity to use Musical and Mindfulness elements in their daily routines and transitions to create learning environments that have meaning, purpose, great connection and joy. It's what motivates me to keep presenting the online workshop on Thursday 22nd February: “ROUTINES to RITUALS: Using Music & Mindfulness to create calm, connected transitions”. You can still grab your ticket at the link below - there's a 10% discount available until Tuesday night too!Online workshop discount ticket hereHave a listen to this episode and see what you think. I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, a comment, and share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic.Let's spread the Power and Magic of Music together! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 21:  Unlocking the Power of Music in Speech TherapyToday’s episode features Salome Ratnarajah, Senior Speech Pathologist at Sydney-based clinic “Speak About Speech”.  A pianist herself since childhood, Sal combines her professional training with over 20 years of musical training, to support children from 18months to 18 years to connect, communicate and thrive in everyday life.Sal uses all genres of music, from nursery rhymes to pop to Melodic Intonation therapy, to jamming with ukelele and piano, because she knows first hand the power and magic that Music brings to her clients and their families.Key points from this episode include:Using music to support literacy, communication and social skills in childrenSinging to children to support language development and attentionUsing different genres of music to connect and bond with babies, young children and teenagersMelodic intonation therapy to support speech developmentIt’s such a rich conversation and I know you’ll get just as much enjoyment and practical tips as I did!Happy listening…You can connect with Sal via the Speak about Speech websitewww.speakaboutspeech.comOr on social media@speakaboutspeechpathologyAs always, I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic. Let's spread the Power and Magic of Music together! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 20: How Music invites Connection and Belonging In this week’s episode, I talk about how shared musical experiences bring people together to connect and create a sense of belonging. My family and I are only just coming down from a massive high after an amazing two weeks jam-packed with musical fun and magic. Highlights include:*Sing-alongs around the campfire during our annual family camping trip*attending the Deloraine Celtic Music Weekend as students and session players*debut performance as a duo with my gorgeous talented husband*hosting one of the tutors from said Celtic Weekend for an ‘acoustic on the deck’ performance at our family farm (sneak peek - I'll also be airing a podcast interview with him in the next few weeks!)So many connections made, learnings and “muse-phoric” moments 🎶💫 So many moments of validation for MUSIC as a SUPERPOWER for health and wellbeing. This has in turn given me so much more food for thought and ideas for content to create and share with you all to help your understanding of why Music is so important to use in everyday life.  If you're an Early Childhood educator, teacher or carer of young children  and Music & Wellbeing is on your focus list this year, why not come and join me for an online workshop,  “ROUTINES to RITUALS: Using Music & mindfulness to create calm, connected transitions".I ran this workshop late last year with some really positive feedback so I'm offering it again on Thursday February 22nd at 10-11.30am. Although it's aimed at those working in the ECEC sector, there are many helpful elements for parents and carers, as well as Lower Primary teachers. It’s not about creating an entirely separate program for Music and Mindfulness, rather the focus is on learning how to habit-stack music and mindfulness onto key elements of your daily routines. You’ll also get the chance to collaborate with other educators and carers, and ask me any questions directly!  I'm offering a 10% discount to existing subscribers; if you're not yet on our mailing list and you'd like to take advantage of this discount, click below to find out more:Routines to Rituals Online WorkshopI’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic. 🎶🤩 Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 19: What’s coming up in 2024?Welcome to a New Year! In this first episode for 2024, I talk about my upcoming training opportunities and the importance of embracing a “Musical Mindset” when you want to implement changes. It’s not about creating an entirely separate program for Musical learning or Mindfulness, rather the focus is on learning how to habit-stack musical and mindfulness elements onto your daily routines.So if you're an Early Childhood educator and Music & Wellbeing is on your focus list this year, come and join me for an online workshop, January 11th at 10-11.30am “ROUTINES to RITUALS: Using Music & mindfulness to create calm, connected transitions". As a New Year special for you, my dear listener, please enjoy 10% off your ticket price! 👇Click below to redeem your 10% discount!Routines to Rituals Online WorkshopI also give you a sneak peek into an opportunity I am extending to educators and early learning services right across Australia (and overseas if you're keen too!)In order to provide the MOST VALUABLE  content and practical tools to help you bring Music & Mindset into your early learning service/ program, I am seeking early childhood educators and teachers to participate in a 6-week comprehensive online beta-course. As a foundational student of this Australian-first, online course "Music & Mindset", you will receive a discounted price, and the opportunity to work with me in a semi-private mentoring environment. If you are interested in finding out more and applying for the course, please follow this link below.https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/musicmindsetAs always, I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic. 🎶🤩 Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 18: My Top 5 Learnings from 2023In this last episode for the year 2023, I reflect on the MASSIVE year it’s been for me personally and professionally. I talk about my top 5 takeaways (no, not fave fish n chips or pizza places, although that could be a fun episode!) and why taking time to connect with yourself is KEY to achieving your goals.Create your communityTrust your inner guidanceCelebrate the small momentsLead from the heartEmbrace the magic and power of MusicI also talk about another training opportunity in the new year to learn more about how to habit-stack music and mindfulness. If that's something you'd be interested in, join me on January 11th 2024 for a 90-minute Virtual Planning Workshop - “ROUTINES to RITUALS: Using Music & mindfulness to create calm, connected transitions": Tickets and more info click the link below: https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/plan2024As always, I can only grow and create valuable content when it's in response to a need or want...SO I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic.And thank you to all my dear listeners and supporters - wishing you all a magical and musical holiday season 🎶🤩  Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 17: Empowering Educators through Collaboration with Chelsie de Bomford Chelsie de Bomford is a proud Early Childhood Educator.  She has over 20 years’ experience teaching in Vocational Education & Training and runs her own business: “Nest Early Childhood Consultancy” offering Professional Learning in services across the state of Tasmania, Australia.  She is hugely influenced by her love of Nature Pedagogy and inspired by the Italian Reggio Emilia Approach to education which views all children as curious, capable citizens in the present. She has presented at state and national levels, and has travelled internationally to the UK and Italy to learn about different approaches to education. Chelsie is involved in many networking groups who have a commitment to searching for ‘what is possible’ in education in Tasmania. She is also a proud parent of three beautiful children who daily surprise her, bring joy and of course challenges her thinking and wondering about how children learn.I always feel very calm but motivated when I chat with Chelsie - and even if you don’t work with children I think this episode will leave you feeling in a similar way! Key points from this episode include:Collaboration is always more beneficial than competitionCreating time and space for reflection is necessary for connection with self and otherCultivating a culture of care and curiosity takes a whole teamNature play is vital for both children and educatorsYou can connect with Chelsie via her consultancy business:Nest Early Childhood I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic. Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 16: “Glimmers: Making every moment count” with Leeza BrowneIn this week’s podcast episode we meet Leeza Browne, a lifelong advocate for Early Childhood, a bachelor trained teacher, a qualified trainer and mentor, an inspiring podcast host, a leader of exceeding services, a motivator to thousands and the visionary founder of Platinum Education Group.Leeza’s passion for motivating leaders and educators to be the best version of themselves has resulted in her influence impacting the Early Childhood sector as a whole across all states and territories. Whether it’s the tens of thousands of podcast listeners, the leaders she coaches & mentors or the teams she visits, Leeza’s impact is always profound, and stays long after she has gone home to her Husband and Cat. In this heart-centred, lively conversation we talk aboutHow getting out of your comfort zone helps to cultivate a growth mindsetLeadership in early learning services and Leeza’s mission to support early childhood directors with training and resourcesReflecting on childhood memories and narratives you’ve grown up withI really loved our conversation and even though we caught up virtually I can understand why this description forms part of her bio: “Leeza’s ability to infect those around her with positive energy makes her work with Platinum Education so meaningful. In an Early Childhood sector that can be challenging at times, Leeza’s interactions are a breath of fresh air. Whether it’s sharing her knowledge and practice of simplifying processes and showing things in a clearer light, whether it’s translating things in a human and understandable way, or whether it’s having a conversation about her favourite food, you’re guaranteed to come away knowing something new and feeling better for having spent time with her.”I know I did, and I guarantee you’ll feel better too after listening to this episode…Let’s tune in!You can get in touch with Leeza via her website: https://www.platinumed.com.au/LeezaBrowne Or on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/leezabrownepeg To express your interest in joining the Director’s Academy https://www.platinumed.com.au/directors-right-hand ***Click on the link to book your ticket to my upcoming Planning Workshop. But hurry if you want the 30% discount, offer ends Monday 27th November at midnight!***“ROUTINES to RITUALS: Using Music & mindfulness to create calm, connected transitions" Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 15: Why I love Habit-stacking!This week on the Music & Mindset podcast I talk about how HABIT-STACKING as an effective way to build new habits (or patterns of learning). After speaking at a Director’s Networking meeting about easy and practical ways to bring Musical learning and Mindfulness into programs, I was inspired to create a training resource around this! I’m really excited to be presenting this online workshop, and I am currently reaching out to services and early years organisations to make this possible for in-service training as well. I am committed to supporting educators to turn theory into practice and I really believe that habit-stacking Musical learning and Mindfulness onto your daily routines willenhance learning,boost resilience,create calm and smooth transitions andfoster secure, respectful relationships.I’ll be offering discounted tickets but only to those who join the waitlist - this means that you're serious about making some small but significant changes!You can find out more and join the waitlist by clicking the link below: https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/plan2024 Also in the podcast episode I take the opportunity to ‘habit-stack’ practising mindfulness - I guide you through a few minutes of breathwork and tuning into-self as I play the magical sounds of the Tank drum!The playlist I mention can be found on my YouTube channel here:YouTube Playlist: Tank Drum calm Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

PODCAST EPISODE 14: New moon, new beginnings!This week on the Music & Mindset podcast I talk about the importance of making time for reflection, rest and connection with self and community. I attended a wellness retreat over the weekend and felt so grateful for this opportunity to do exactly that!It’s perfect timing with the “New Moon” cycle - this is a time when the moon is at it’s darkest and you can barely see it in the sky, even on a clear evening! It is a wonderful time to preserve your energy, go inward and reflect on where you’ve been, so that you can start thinking about new projects, new garden plantings, new habits and harness the energy of the growing moon. My dad loved working outdoors and was an avid gardener. I found out after my dad passed away, that he planted ‘by the moon’ as did his own father! I’ve since met so many other gardeners and farmers that plan their planting and harvesting cycles ‘in synch’ with natural cycles in order to maximise success!Talking about natural cycles and success, I also give you a sneak peek at my upcoming planning workshop (online) that I am organising for 30th November 2023. It’s an opportunity to reflect on the year so far, and look ahead at your 2024 planning so you can learn effective and practical ways to habit-stack Musical learning and Mindfulness onto your daily routines to enhance learning, boost resilience, create calm and smooth transitions and foster secure, respectful relationships.I’m really excited to be presenting this online workshop and will be offering discounted tickets to those who join the waitlist: you can find out more and join the waitlist by clicking the link below:https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/plan2024 Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 13: "Shine Bright" with Josephine Lancuba This week I have a very special guest - Josephine Lancuba is an award winning performing arts business and talent management professional. She is an Educator, Speaker, Talent Agent, Writer, and has spent 2 decades in the arts industry leading and managing studios, entertainment and production based businesses including her own musical theatre studio for 10 years and it’s in-house talent management service.In this episode, Jo shares her passion for the performing arts, which she credits with helping her through a difficult, traumatic childhood. Jo’s lived experience growing up in domestic violence has no doubt been pivotal in her success as a dance studio owner, performing arts business coach, talent manager, and speaker. Jo has rightfully and respectfully earned her claim to be Australia’s only inclusive dance studio. With a "no toxicity and no BS policy", Jo is proud to actively foster a supportive, positive community of students and teachers across her 4 studios and one virtual studio.You’ll hear Jo talk aboutHer artistic journey from disengaged teen, to struggling performer to studio owner.Creating a supportive community through clear communication, setting boundaries and actively practicing core values!How fostering positive mindset and inclusive environment in education is key to success. It’s such an inspiring story and I’m sure you’re going to love it just as much as I did!The free resource that Jo talks about in thie episode can be found by clicking the link below:"Student Re-enrolment and Retention Checklist":https://www.josephinelancuba.com/checklist1And you can find Jo on Instagram @josephinelancubaThanks for tuning in today! Remember to FOLLOW, LIKE, SUBSCRIBE to this show and follow me on socials @mooversnshakermusic to stay tuned to the latest info! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 12: “Ending Body Burnout!”If you follow me on social media, you’ll know I’ve been banging on about this new book I’ve just ordered: “Ending Body Burnout: A Functional Medicine Guide For Busy Women With Energy, Mood & Gut Issues” for the past little while! Well let me say how excited I am to be actually interviewing the author of that book in today’s episode! Filipa Bellette is Co-Founder of multi award-winning health practice Chris & Filly Functional Medicine - and author of Ending Body Burnout. She is an accredited Clinical Nutritionist, Functional Medicine Practitioner, Coach & Trauma Therapist. She is also a PhD Scholar & regularly featured in the media, such as nine.com.au, Forbes and Body+Soul.Together with her husband Chris Bellette, Filipa has worked with over 2,000+ burned-out clients in the past combined 25+ years. Their practice is best known for ending body burnout (for good!) in “busy” people with energy, mood & gut issues. They were recently awarded as the Tasmanian State Winner & National Finalist for the Telstra Best of Business Awards 2022, as well as Winner for the Australian Women’s Small Business Champion Awards 2022. Filipa’s own passion for helping “busy” people have more energy, productivity and connection, came from her own personal experience of body burnout, after juggling the demands of business, family, and her failing health.I won’t lie to you dear listeners - The conversation you’re about to hear is very honest, at times detailed and quite raw. You may be triggered by some content. You may recognise a similar pattern or health issue in your own life. Please know that you are not alone. I know for myself I’ve had to intentionally and lovingly sit with some uncomfortable inner dialogue since this conversation - old baggage that needed clearing -  but I also feel a lightness in allowing that process rather than avoiding it. And I believe holding space for conversations like this - with others and with yourself - is necessary getting to the ROOT, ROOT cause (not my own term but love using it thanks Chris and Filly!) of physical and mental UNhealth issues.In this episode we delve intoBody systems, metaphysical imbalances, and mindsetSelf-care, mindfulness, and personal growthParenting and education strategies for mental healthChildhood experiences and their impact on self-esteem.You can grab your copy of Filly’s book here - I’ve already ordered mine and am loving the almost $300 worth of bonuses that come with pre-ordering!!! Be quick though, you have until the end of this week! https://www.chrisandfilly.fm/a/2147682399/DQVqPtLc You can connect with Filly via these links:Website - www.chrisandfilly.fm FaceBook - https://www.facebook.com/chrisandfilly Instagram - @chrisandfilly_fmLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/filipa-bellette-73339019/Oh and to grab your copy of MY LATEST FREEBIE Christmas Song and bonuses that I talk about in the intro, click on this link:https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/christmasPlease share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 11: Why PLAY is not just for Children!I am thrilled to have a special guest joining us this week on the Music & Mindset Matters Podcast!Kate Chinarova is a passionate and experienced Early Childhood Teacher, Vocational trainer and assessor, eLearning Advisor and unit coordinator at Swinburne Online. Kate and I completed our post-graduate ECT training together almost 13 years ago and have recently reconnected through our love of music, creative expression and passion for empowering educators to embrace and share their own unique skill-sets.In this episode we discussConnecting through song, live music and oral storytellingUsing Digital media/recorded music with intentionalityTuning into your inner child to connect more meaningfully with the children you’re working with Remembering that PLAY is important for adult learners tooThe importance of Cultural responsiveness and sharing personal experiencesCreating Magical Moments throughout the dayAfter listening to this episode you’ll understand why Kate describes and VALUES herself as an “Early childhood teacher & trainer armed with ukulele and a gift of being random”!I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic.You can connect with Kate via these links:Storykate on YouTubeStorykate.com.au Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 10: Why we need Music & Mindset in training packagesPhew what a week it's been! I've just wrapped up the final intake for 2023 "Music & Mindset course", it only opens for enrolments twice a year, for one week, and enrolments won't open again until 2024. So it's been a very busy few weeks preparing for, and delivering some free training during this OPEN WEEK, to give educators the opportunity to see what it's like to work with me, and what all the fuss is about Musical learning and Mindfulness! Even though enrolments are closed for the 8-week course, you can jump on the waitlist HERE for 2024.I've also put the links below to some of the free resources and low-cost learning you can start tuning into if you'd like to upskill in these areas. They're a great place to start, and I have no doubt these resources will benefit you on a personal and professional level, but only if you're curious and ready to take action!Webinar seriesFree Breathing guide downloadI'll also give you a a sneak peak of next week's guest - an ECT, trainer and assessor who speaks about the importance of training educators with meaningful content - and to remind them to tune into their own inner child to make sure they're honoring play, creating magical moments and valuing creative expression.If you enjoyed this episode , don't keep it a secret! Download, give a rating and share it with a friend. And remember to tag me @mooversnshakersmusic  Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 9: “Why ALL pre-schoolers need Musical Learning” with Dr Anita CollinsI am thrilled to have a special guest joining us this week! Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researcher and writer in the field of brain development and music learning. One of Anita’s talents is translating the Neuroscience research to the everyday parent, teacher and student - a skill she is internationally recognised for. Anita helps people understand WHY and HOW Musically trained children have better language and communication skillscan focus for longerbetter able to control their own emotional responsesbetter working and long-term memory systems. These enhancements then support higher levels of overall academic achievement, motivation, stress management, self-regulation and awareness. And what I find particularly exciting as an Early Childhood professional, is all the current research coming out about how music learning has been found to improve neural communication issues associated with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and reading and language learning delays. In this episode we delve intoSinging for connection and bondingPop culture and social media influences on our beliefs of what a ‘musical person’ isBeat-keeping as a diagnostic tool for ‘early reading skills’As Anita says there’s alot of “emotional scars.. particularly around music and music education and how people see themselves as musical beings.. Which then come out in the next generation…so I think there's a lot of different things that feed into those beliefs and my approach is to just nudge those and question those, and help people start to shift their understanding and beliefs around music education”.You can connect with Dr Anita Collins via these links: www.anitacollinsmusic.comwww.biggerbetterbrains.comGreat reads: The Musical AdvantageThe Lullaby EffectTedX talkPlease share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 8: Debunking the “Musical Bone” Myth with guest Allison Davies I AM SUPER EXCITED TO HAVE MY VERY FIRST GUEST JOINING US TODAY ON THE PODCAST!Your ears and hearts are going to be blessed with the wonderful wisdom and insight from ALLISON DAVIES - a former Neurologic Music Therapist living and working on Tommeginne land, Lutruwita (Tasmania), Australia. Alli and I first became friends several years ago when our children went to kindergarten together, and we soon discovered many shared passions through music, nature, and the weird and wonderful workings of the brain!Alli has so many years of experience working across early childhood, adolescent mental health, youth justice, neuro-rehabilitation and aged, dementia and palliative care. Her current focus involves creating online resources for parents and teachers seeking guidance around how to use music therapeutically in their own lives, and to reclaim their inherent musicality along the way. And in this podcast episode you’ll get a really clear insight into just how passionate she is aboutMusic as healingMusic as a ‘whole brain’ workoutMusic as our Mother Tonguedebunking the myth that ‘the musical ones are those who can sing in tune, or play an instrument’.As Allison says “Our voice is one of our greatest tools for self expression, emotional release, advocacy and empowerment, yet it has been suppressed for so long that our culture firmly believes our voice should be used for cognitive based spoken communication only”Pretty powerful stuff hey! You’re gonna absolutely love this conversation - let’s tune in!You can connect with Allison via these links: Homepage: www.allisondavies.com.au Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allisondavies.com.au/ Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 7: Breathe back your Calm! This week I want to talk to you about emotional regulation and looking after your Mental Health. Not just because RuOK? Day is coming up, as is Mental Health awareness week, but because more and more I hear of, and observe mental health and wellbeing being a real challenge for many educators and carers. And I want to help!!I know as an early educator and parent myself, it can sometimes be tricky to connect with children - to respond rather than react - when they’re experiencing big emotions or challenging behaviours, especially if you’re feeling tired or stressed yourself! We've all been there - educating and caring for young children can be a tough gig sometimes! But if we want to be able to co-regulate and build resilient, emotionally intelligent children, we must first be able to self-regulate.Did you know that something as simple as breathing can help to switch off your internal 'anxiety/stress/anger' system and activate your 'rest and relax' system so that you can respond rather than react to stressful situations? I think focussed breathing is one of the most effective and simple tools we can easily bring into our daily routines no matter what age. That’s why I created the infographic as a quick guide for educators, parents and carers. You can download it below.And that’s why I want to chat about it on today’s episode…So get comfy and let’s tune in!Key take-aways from this episode: >>Please look after your own mental health!!! Download the free BREATHING guide here: https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/breathe >>Stay tuned for the Music & Mindset Course OPEN WEEK by joining the waitlist here: https://www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au/musicmindset >>Mental Health support hotlines are available 24/7 if you need to reach out. Here are some in Australia https://www.beyondblue.org.au https://www.lifeline.org.au I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic  Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE 6: "You CAN teach an old dog new tricks!"This week I want to talk to you about NEUROPLASTICITY. My brain is absolutely buzzing this past week with all things “NEURO” as I continue my studies in Neuromusic (through Bigger Better Brains, founded by Aussie researcher and music educator Dr Anita Collins) AND I have been tuning in to so many amazing masterclasses as part of the Virtual “Rewiring Your Brain World Summit” (co-founded by Fleet Maull and Michael Stone). I absolutely love learning and am so curious about this human existence and the relationship between mind, body and spirit. And after this past week of discovering ways that we can literally change and re-wire our brains for the better, I am even more inspired to share and educate others in the magic and power of Musical Learning and Mindfulness.I’d love to hear your feedback after this episode - make sure to give a review, share with a friend and Tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic.For some great free resources and affordable webinar topics to help you get started with your own Music & Mindset journey, head to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteFrom there you can also join up to our weekly newsletter to get all the latest info, offers and tips! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode #5: Why teach Mindfulness in Early childhood?In this week's episode I want to continue the chat about Mindfulness but this time through a lens of “Early Intervention”. Sadly we know that statistics are on the rise for childhood mental disorders and even without the research I think we can all agree that everyone’s mental health and wellbeing - especially children’s - has taken a real hit post-Covid times. I don’t throw that term around as tokenistic or as a trend - I really believe in generations to come, when we look back at this point in history (as with all other significant historical events) we will see a clear divide in sociological behaviours, human development, scientific and technological advances - all the ‘goings-on in the world” as ‘pre-Covid’ and ‘post-Covid’. You can read more about that in my latest Blog here.But for the purpose of this episode, I’ll talk about why teaching Mindfulness practices needs to be as much a part of the early childhood curriculum as pre-literacy, pre-numeracy, and all the other ‘traditional’ learning areas. And of course, it wouldn’t be a complete conversation without bringing the element of Musical learning into it, cause you know how much that supercharges the brain!Oh, and just like last week, make sure you stick around to the end of the episode as we’ll finish with a few minutes of breathing to the magical sounds of the Tank drum! I received some really lovely feedback with how helpful that was, so I’ll make an effort to include a little breathing practice more often  (you can see me as your accountability buddy if you like!)As always, your feedback, reviews and sharing is very much appreciated so…don’t be shy! Let me know what you think, stay tuned to me on socials and tag me @mooversnshakersmusic For more info, affordable webinars on demand and free resources, head over to the Moovers n Shakers Music website! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode 4: MINDFULNESS HACKS!In this week's episode I want to talk about Mindfulness and some of the ways we can bring this practice into our daily routine, on a physical level, spiritual level and mental level. Full disclosure - this episode has been inspired by my own past week of …let’s just say…letting my own mindfulness practices slip! After pushing myself a little too hard on the work front, I’ve had a timely reminder to seek balance with my family and down-time in nature, and to make sure I’m “practising what I preach!” I wonder what Mindfulness looks like to you?>We’ll talk about how mindfulness doesn’t always have to be meditating on a yoga mat - although that is very helpful to many! It can be as simple as focussing on your breathing, taking a few moments out of your day to stretch, listen to or play music, eat your lunch out in the sunshine! We’ll also talk about how listening to and playing music has proven benefits to boost mood and mental wellbeing.>Make sure you stick around to the end of this episode as we’ll finish with a few minutes of breathing to the magical sounds of the Tank drum!P.S That’s the topic of my next Webinar coming up in a couple of weeks! Stay tuned to me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic or join up to our weekly newsletter to get all the latest info, offers and tips!For more info visit the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteHere's the link to the Curable podcast  Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

PODCAST EPISODE 3: HOW MUSIC & MOVEMENT SUPPORTS BUSY TODDLERSIn this episode, Kristy talks about the benefits of using Music and Movement activities with toddlers to encourage strong self-identities, support healthy bodies and positive social skills. If you work with or care for a Toddler you know how BUSY they can be! During the ages of about 12months to 3 years, there are so many new skills to learn, and we want our toddlers to thrive physically, mentally and socially. If you’d like to learn more about this, join Kristy LIVE on Friday 11th August at 12pm for her latest Webinar, or if you're tuning in after this date, purchase your ticket to watch the recording in your own time. With links to EYLF 2.0, this Webinar is suitable for those working or studying in Early Childhood Education, as well as parents, grandparents and carers of toddlers.To book your Webinar ticket, click HERE.To read more about how Music & Movement impacts brain function and development in the Blog post, click HERE. Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Episode #2: CONNECTION MATTERS! This episode talks about the importance of connection and tuning into yourself, your friends, your family and the world around you. This is all part of Mindfulness, and it takes practice, but we can start with small, achievable steps like focussing on the breath. When you connect with yourself in an authentic and compassionate way, everything else in life seems to flow with abundance, ease and joy. You deserve that too!For more information on how you can bring Music & Mindset into your life and Early Learning program visit the Moovers n Shakers Music website . If you enjoyed this episode, let me know by giving it a review, sharing with a friends and tag me on socials: @mooversnshakersmusicThanks for listening! Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

EPISODE #1: The Birth of Moovers n Shakers MusicIn this first official episode of Music & Mindset Matters, Kristy Russell talks about how tuning in to Music & Mindset gave her the courage and the confidence to birth her solo business “Moovers n Shakers Music” AND this very podcast you’re tuning into!Head over to the Blog to read more and grab some free resources while you’re there to get you started on your musical learning journey.You can Check out our range of webinars and courses HERE to support your Music & Mindset learning journey.Love Music.Love Learning. Love Life. Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!

Welcome to the Music & Mindset Matters Podcast!If you’re passionate about Early Childhood Education.. Curious about the relationship between Music, Mindfulness, and the Human brain...Then this podcast is for you!Join me, Kristy Russell in this Season 1 trailer to find out how tuning in to Music & Mindset gave me the confidence to birth my company “Moovers n Shakers Music” AND this very podcast you’re tuning into! Head over to www.mooversnshakersmusic.com.au to read more and grab some free resources to get you started on your learning journey. From there you can also check out our range of webinars and courses to support you and your Early Learning Service upskill in Music & Mindset practices.   Please share the episode with your friends, colleagues and family  members, and tag me on socials @mooversnshakersmusic Click here to find out more about the Routines to Rituals online, on-demand workshopClick here to go to the Moovers n Shakers Music websiteLove Music. Love Learning. Love Life!