We are here to help musicians through research: Come and learn practical information about a range of topics from performance anxiety and effective practice to playing-related pain and musicians' health! Find out more about Flourish at https://musiciansflourish.org or follow us on Instagram @musicians.flourish.

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We are here to help musicians through research: Come and learn practical information about a range of topics from performance anxiety and effective practice to playing-related pain and musicians' health! Find out more about Flourish at https://musiciansflourish.org or follow us on Instagram @musicians.flourish.
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Recent Episodes

October 22, 2025
Thriving not surviving: Rethinking musicians' health and wellbeing (Dr Naomi Norton)
<p>Dr Naomi Norton joins us to share her journey and discuss how we need to rethink musicians' health and wellbeing so that musicians can flourish.</p><p><br></p><p>Find out more about Naomi: <a href="https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/people/naomi-norton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/people/naomi-norton/</a></p><p>Check out the ISME Musicians' Health and Wellness Special Interest Group: <a href="https://www.isme.org/our-work/special-interest-groups/musicians-health-and-wellness" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.isme.org/our-work/special-interest-groups/musicians-health-and-wellness</a></p><p><br></p><p>**</p><p>Show your support by following us on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@musicians.flourish</a>) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at <a href="https://musiciansflourish.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://musiciansflourish.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Michelle Robinson</p><p>Produced by Matty Johnson</p><p>Directed by Akiho Suzuki</p><p><br></p><p>Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership.</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.</p>

October 8, 2025
Artistry & Wellbeing: A Consensus-Based Manifesto for Tertiary Music Education (Dr Raluca Matei)
<p>In this special episode, we welcome back Dr Raluca Matei to discuss her new position paper on health promotion in tertiary music education.</p><p><br></p><p>The paper was presented in July 2025 at the First Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music, hosted at John Hopkins University. The presentation can be found here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2sPBSVXog" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2sPBSVXog</a></p><p><br></p><p>The final paper is currently being prepared for publication in an open-access peer-reviewed journal. More information about the process, including the full list of co-authors and contributors, can be found at <a href="https://sbastep2.wixsite.com/postn-papr-health-ed" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://sbastep2.wixsite.com/postn-papr-health-ed</a></p><p>**</p><p>Show your support by following us on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@musicians.flourish</a>) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at <a href="https://musiciansflourish.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://musiciansflourish.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Michelle Robinson</p><p>Produced by Matty Johnson</p><p>Directed by Akiho Suzuki</p><p><br></p><p>Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership.</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.</p>

September 3, 2025
The dangers of practising too much (Dr Edoardo Passarotto)
<p>As musicians, it is common to feel that you have to practise a certain amount every day. Or that more practice is the key to feeling more confident on stage. But is this really true? In this episode, pianist, neuroscientist, and researcher Dr Edoardo Passarotto unpacks these issues by sharing his findings on the links between practice and anxiety, and the potential dangers of practising excessively.</p><p>Find out more about Edoardo on his website: <a href="https://www.edoardopassarotto.com/index_eng.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.edoardopassarotto.com</a></p><p>**</p><p>Show your support by following us on Instagram (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">@musicians.flourish</a>) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at <a href="https://musiciansflourish.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://musiciansflourish.org</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosted by Michelle Robinson</p><p>Produced by Matty Johnson</p><p>Directed by Akiho Suzuki</p><p><br></p><p>Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership.</p><p><br></p><p>Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.</p>
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