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Music & Mindset

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by Gala Flagello & Danielle Gonzalez

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Music & Mindset promotes mental health in the categories of mind, body and spirit. Co-hosts Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director) and Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher) create an uplifting and engaging sonic space, discussing ways to improve their craft through self-care. Tune in for nature sounds, voiceovers, and soundscapes that’ll take you from stress to serenity. Supported in part by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Wellness Initiative, EXCEL Lab, and U-M's Eisenberg Family Depression Center.

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May 5, 2022

Music & Mindset S2 Ep. 8: "It's the Thought That Counts"

The way we talk to ourselves is the soundtrack of our lives— but how do we change that self-talk when the negativity is no longer serving us? Hear Gala discuss her mindset shift around public speaking, and learn about the power of visualization with Danielle. — Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance): "Precious Metals" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello "Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez — While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic! EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: ♦ "Your Powerful, Changeable Mindset": https://news.stanford.edu/report/2021/09/15/mindsets-clearing-lens-life/#:~:text=Research%20shows%20that%20mindsets%20play,more%20resilient%20to%20life's%20challenges. ♦ "Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: What's the Difference?": https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset#:~:text=Someone%20with%20a%20growth%20mindset,stable%20and%20unchangeable%20over%20time. ♦ "Can Mindfulness Change Your Brain?": https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-mindfulness-change-your-brain-202105132455#:~:text=Scientists%20often%20refer%20to%20such,the%20task%20and%20ignore%20distractions. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: ♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900 ♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu ♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities ♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager ♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being ♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness ♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app ♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at <a href="mailto:emhyss@umich.edu">emhyss@umich.edu</a> ♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19 ♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.motathaiyoga.com ♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home ♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app ♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/ ♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST: ♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron ♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan ♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh ♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh ♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon ♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon ♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa ♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching ♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle ♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler FIND US ONLINE: Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

April 22, 2022

Music & Mindset S2 Ep. 7: "Talent Doesn't Exist"

Talent or practice? Instant or over time? Nature or nurture? In today's episode, Danielle and Gala dispel the myth of talent and take a closer look at the factors that might make a high-performing person so "naturally talented." — Music featured in today’s episode: "Fake Smile" for alto saxophone by Gala Flagello "Breathing Light" for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello by Gala Flagello "Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello — While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic! EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: ♦ "The Talent Code" by Daniel Coyle ♦ "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg ♦ "How Habits Work": https://charlesduhigg.com/how-habits-work/ ♦ "How to Build a New Habit": https://jamesclear.com/habit-guide UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: ♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900 ♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu ♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities ♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager ♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being ♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness ♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app ♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at <a href="mailto:emhyss@umich.edu">emhyss@umich.edu</a> ♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19 ♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.motathaiyoga.com ♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home ♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app ♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/ ♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST: ♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron ♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan ♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh ♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh ♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon ♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon ♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa ♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching ♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle ♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler FIND US ONLINE: Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

April 8, 2022

Music & Mindset S2 Ep. 6: Hitting the Reset Button

When we think about hitting the reset button, we envision a grand re-start, a serious do-over, a brand new chapter. But finding balance again can—and should—be much smaller and simpler than that! Hear Gala discuss the concept of One Tiny Change and Danielle talk about her recent favorite combination of resetting elements. — Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance): "Breathing Light" for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello by Gala Flagello "Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez — While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic! EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: ♦ "My Routine Is Both a Blessing and the Bane of My Existence": https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2020/My-Routine-Is-Both-a-Blessing-and-the-Bane-of-My-Existence ♦ "Why You Struggle With Self-Care": https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/December-2019/Why-You-Struggle-with-Self-Care ♦ "What To Do if Your Workplace is Anxiety-Inducing": https://nami.org/Blogs/NAMI-Blog/February-2018/What-To-Do-if-Your-Workplace-is-Anxiety-Inducing UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES: ♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900 ♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu ♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities ♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager ♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being ♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness ♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app ♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu ♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19 ♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/ ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: ♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.motathaiyoga.com ♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home ♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app ♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/ ♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST: ♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron ♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan ♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh ♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh ♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon ♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon ♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa ♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching ♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle ♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler FIND US ONLINE: Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

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What is Music & Mindset?: Music & Mindset promotes mental health in the categories of mind, body and spirit. Co-hosts Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director) and Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher) create an uplifting and engaging sonic space, discussing ways to improve their craft through self-care. Tune in for nature sounds, voiceovers, and soundscapes that’ll take you from stress to serenity.

Supported in part by the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance Wellness Initiative, EXCEL Lab, and U-M's Eisenberg Family Depression Center.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: No, this podcast does not typically feature guests.

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