Adaptive Musician Podcast (formerly Thrive x Strive)

Send us a textIn this deeply personal episode of the Thrive x Strive Musician Podcast, our host, Amy, shares her recent journey through the complexities of the healthcare system. After undergoing surgery for a tethered spinal cord and facing numerous challenges, Amy opens up about her struggles with self-doubt, the relief of validation, and the ongoing journey toward understanding and managing their health condition. And how musicians can also benefit from those lessons.Key Highlights:Personal Life Update: Amy reflects on the emotional and physical challenges faced before and after the March surgery, revealing insights into dealing with a rare condition and its impact on daily life and professional pursuits.Navigating Healthcare: Amy discusses strategies for tackling self-doubt when facing complex medical issues and the importance of self-advocacy in seeking accurate diagnoses and effective treatment.The Power of Self-Validation: A deep dive into the significance of trusting one's own experiences and feelings in the context of healthcare and how this self-validation can be a key factor in navigating the healthcare system.Full show notes will be on www.amywangviolin.com/podcast/This podcast is only on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ND-ggwW_Jus Connect with Us:Follow Amy on Instagram: @thrive_on_wheels or @amywangviolinFollow our new page on Instagram @thrivexstrive.musicianpodcastVisit our Rare Patient Voice link: Personal LinkRate and review us on Apple Podcast or other platformsRare Patient Voice Collaboration: Learn about the exciting partnership with Rare Patient Voice and how you can contribute to healthcare research by sharing your experiences. Sign up: rarepatientvoice.com/rp/thriveonwheelsPlease rate & review our podcast on your podcast platforms. Your feedback is important to us.  ♪ M U S I C ♪Arlist.io referral Link: https://artlist.io/referral/3849175/AmySupport the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textToday’s guest Adrian Anantawan is a Canadian violinist who holds degrees from the Curtis Institute of Music, Yale University, and Harvard Graduate School of Education. He is also the founder of the Music Inclusion Program, which aims to help children with disabilities learn instrumental music with other typical peers. In this episode, We discuss the diversity needs in the current classical world, technical adaptation in music performance, and how to see strength through our disabilities. This interview in video format is available on the Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel. Please leave valuable reviews on the forum you are listening on and share your takeaway from today’s episode. More details will be in the show notes on my website, amywangviolin.com/podcast. Thank you for listening!Support the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textIn this episode, I shared my medical story, part 2, about how I experienced traumatic experiences with progressive paralysis while staying in the moment and continuing my performance career. I want to share my stories now, right before my surgery next week, on the podcast to raise awareness of the rare disease and let everyone know that it’s okay not to know the answer or find your diagnosis yet but still be validated for your symptoms.Living in the present is the ONE thing that helps me through each traumatic experience with paralysis, still enjoy each of my performances, and cherish each performance opportunity. As a musician podcast, I want to encourage disabled musicians to come out and talk about their experiences with accessibility at work, inclusivity in different work settings - orchestras, chamber music, composition, conducting - of course, not limited to these.; and what do you think are the obstacles for the disabled musicians to shine… list literally can go on. So, if you are a disabled musician and love to talk about your story and experiences, you can reach out to [email protected]; or fill out the contact form on my website amywangviolin.com.Support the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textFor this episode, I share my medical journey for the last two and half years being absent on my podcast, how I got my diagnosis of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome and other comorbidities, and what it is like to be a full-time patient advocate for myself. I hope this will lead us in a new direction as I will bring more guests who are musicians with disabilities. I want to bring awareness to the music community to see this minority group of equally talented people, what issues we have encountered in terms of accessibilities, inclusivity, and how we manage our disability as each individuals to accommodate our music career. Support the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textToday, we have two of the event coordinators Dr. Garrett Hope and Dr. Heidi Kay Begay coming to the show to introduce you to their  Ultimate Musician Business Summit, which will be taking place on January 5-7, 2023. Books Mentioned: Seth Gordin - The dipQuotes:People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing– that's why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglarwe are the average of the five people we spend the most time with. - Jim Rohn  To find more info on UMBS:Website :https://www.musicsummit.biz/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatemusicb1Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UltimateMusicBizSummit/  To support this podcast: Subscribe and download! Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-x-strive-musician-podcast/id1517329870Blog Post: http://www.amywangviolin.comSupport the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textIn today's episode, we are diving into the topic of gratitude. They can not only help you to maintain a healthy and happy mind, but it would also improve your music performance. we will discuss why gratitude improves our brain function, how to cultivate this attitude of gratitude, and how to having a grateful heart to all things in life. Skillshare TWO months free premium: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/v7Ddd 30% off for their annual subscription: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2337555/677296/4650Source:The science of Gratitude https://www.selfgrowth.com/articles/The_Science_of_Gratitude.htmlRoy T. Bennett, The Light in the Hearthttps://amzn.to/3bY8K4sDetailed show notes: http://amywangviolin.com/podcastsubscribe, download, and share! I appreciate every one of you! Talk to you all next time with our next guest: Mrs. Margaret KarpSupport the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textToday, we have mazzo-soprano and creative coach Maren Montalbano coming to the show to discuss topics on the importance of slowing down and living in the now, how to be resilient during this pandemic as a musician and creative person. How to overcome our perfectionism tendencies, and a lot more.“Life is too important to take it too seriously.”BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW:Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cyclehttps://amzn.to/2ELMkqgEssentialism by Greg McKeownhttps://amzn.to/31CT6b1Connect with her:Website :https://marenmontalbano.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/supermaren/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maren.montalbano   To support this podcast: Check out Sounds True - the largest library of transformational teachings in the world - https://transformationlabs.soundstrue.com/labs/how-to-stay-grounded-in-troubled-times-karla-mclaren#a_aid=5f2d59a14beca&a_bid=9d3bc9bfSubscribe! and leave a review on iTunesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-x-strive-musician-podcast/id1517329870Blog Post: http://www.amywangviolin.comSupport the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textAre you frequently feeling exhausted and overbooked? are you afraid of letting people down? having a hard time to say no? or you just believe that all the obligations that you said yes to are all your personal responsibility? Today I am honoring my own struggle with setting healthy boundaries and being honest about what I learned with my own journey. We will further discuss how we can set healthy boundaries to respect our own energy and what you can learn from my mistakes.Skillshare TWO months free premium: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/v7Ddd 30% off for their annual subscription: https://skillshare.eqcm.net/c/2337555/677296/4650Source:Overcoming the Need to Please https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/nurturing-self-compassion/201710/overcoming-the-need-pleaseTh Neuroscience of wanting and pleasure https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/neuroscience-in-everyday-life/201702/the-neuroscience-wanting-and-pleasureBook: Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor E Frankl https://amzn.to/3a6gJeyDetailed show notes: http://amywangviolin.com/podcastFor all the interview show notes, transcription, and full interview content, please visit:http://www.amywangviolin.com/podcastI appreciate every one of you! Talk to you all next Friday!Support the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textToday, we have solo violinist also known as mind over finger podcast host Renée-Paule Gauthier coming to the show discuss how mindful practice benefits our daily life,  the importance of gratitude,  a deeper dive of self-compassion, using questions to empower student's problem solving ability, and tips on performance anxiety.BOOKS MENTIONED IN THE INTERVIEW:Man's Search for Meaning By Viktor E Frankl https://amzn.to/3a6gJeyLoving What Is: Four Questions That Can Change Your LifeBy Byron Katiehttps://amzn.to/33DsYOMThe Inner Game of MusicBy Barry Grrenhttps://amzn.to/3khRCdwFlowBy Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi https://amzn.to/31zwwyIPerformance Success: Performing Your Best Under PressureBy  Don Greenehttps://amzn.to/3knORY6   Connect with her:Website :https://www.mindoverfinger.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindoverfinger/  The episode she mentioned: 045 Milan Milisavljevic: Life Changing & Career Defining Mindsets050 Barry Green: The Inner Game of Music061 Violaine Melançon: Becoming a Well-Rounded Artist   To support this podcast: Check out Sounds True - the largest library of transformational teachings in the world - https://transformationlabs.soundstrue.com/labs/how-to-stay-grounded-in-troubled-times-karla-mclaren#a_aid=5f2d59a14beca&a_bid=9d3bc9bfSubscribe! and leave a review on iTunesApple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thrive-x-strive-musician-podcast/id1517329870Blog Post: http://www.amywangviolin.comSupport the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.

Send us a textYou will hear some snippet of highlights in this short episode for our next week Interview with  Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier.  As we were speaking about mental health, recovery from burnout, and self-compassion related topics in the last couple episodes, I decided to take this extra week of Friday in July to give all of us an opportunity to catch up. If you haven't listen to some of the interviews I had with those amazing guests or my own solo episodes, this week is the time to do that. And it is also an opportunity for me to take care my own personal needs and optimize my mental health, so that I can bring you more quality content in the future months. For all the interview show notes, transcription, and full interview content, please visit:http://www.amywangviolin.com/podcastI appreciate every one of you! Talk to you all next Friday!Support the showThank you for listening! Find me on www.instagram.com/thrive_on_wheels/ and more video clips on Thrive x Strive YouTube Channel.