MusicFit Radio

About MusicFit Radio

MusicFit Radio is a cultural deep dive into creativity, resilience, and sustainable performance. Hosted by Mike The Schwartz – musician, coach and Founder of the MusicFit Method – the show explores how artists, athletes, and leaders create meaningful work without burning themselves into the ground. Each episode blends storytelling, music culture, and high-performance philosophy, examining the forces that shape modern creative life. From the studio to the stage to the gym floor, MusicFit Radio looks at how sound, movement, mindset, and recovery shape the people who shape culture. Expect conversations with artists, industry, coaches, authors, and creative entrepreneurs who live at the intersection of art, discipline, and personal evolution. It would be hard to call it radio without a little music, so expect to hear some of the best unknown and underground projects as well. Because the future of creativity belongs to people who know how to create without crashing. This is MusicFit Radio.

Publisher

Michael Schwartz | MusicFit Records

Category

health & fitness · music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

27 Mar 2026

Latest episode

24 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

15 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   24 Sept 2026

   E15 | Linkin Park = Stress Relief?

   Pop and rock and rap and country music can be a fantastic tool to help meet the listener where they are in the gruelling storm of healing. I get it. It's cathartic. However, to call Linkin Park the best band for relieving stress is laughable. Listen, before you come at me... I love Linkin Park. Hybrid Theory was the first CD I played the sh*t out of on my Panasonic Shockwave discman. Here's what they're saying though... A study published by Tebra on how Americans use music to cope with mental health has got me worried about how we perceive music and healing. According to Tebra, 57% of Americans use music to avoid panic attacks, listing bands like Linkin Park and blink 182 and Taylor Swift as top choices. Read the original Tebra report here: Tebra Healthcare Report (https://www.tebra.com/theintake/healthcare-reports/music-and-mental-health-listening-habits) See the media coverage here: Revolver Magazine Article (https://www.revolvermag.com/culture/new-study-linkin-park-is-no-1-artist-for-stress-relief/) Here's the thing... Certain music genres are the opposite of stress relief. In this episode, I break down why using music written from a place of deep hurt can actually trap you in a panic loop rather than relieve stress. I discuss the difference between emotional validation and nervous system regulation, and explain how the BEAT Rx Protocol and specifically my Calm Rx alpha beats provide the physiological shift needed to truly de-escalate anxiety. To learn more about Beat Rx and how it can help you move out of the storm once you've had enough of the rain... check out: beatrx.miketheschwartz.com (https://beatrx.miketheschwartz.com) For more on me and my practice subscribe to miketheschwartz.com (https://miketheschwartz.com) When you subscribe you'll get a weekly dose straight to your inbox and hear all my music, get all my tickets and get all my practical tips to turn your big dreams into reality and get out of your own way on your path to progress. Also head to the vault to access the first 4 seasons of the show. Takeaways Music as a coping mechanism for mental health The difference between validation and regulation in music for mental health Chapters 00:00 The Study and Its Findings 01:33 Hurt vs. Healing in Music 03:21 Validation vs. Regulation 04:45 The Impact of Music on Panic Attacks 08:03 The Role of Music in Clinical Crisis

2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   E14 | Live More, Hurt Less with Dr. Sean Pastuch

   Today we get into it with the absolute pioneer of chronic pain solutions, Dr. Sean Pastuch the Founder + CEO of Active Life Consulting and Author of "Live More. Hurt Less." Chronic pain, and mental wellness in the music industry is a foreign topic for many of you and this episode delves into the impact of pain on artists, what makes Dr. Sean and his team at Active Life different, and the importance of addressing lifestyle factors in pain management. Dr. Sean highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to injury management and the parallels between athletes, artists and entrepreneurs in managing chronic pain. The conversation covers topics such as identity, discipline, and the relationship between pain and creativity. We also delve into the importance of building meaningful connections with fans and clients, as well as the value of learning from failure. Be sure to stick around to the end when Dr. Sean shares his most guilty pleasure when it comes to music, and his insights on the entrepreneurial journey and how over 20 years came together in celebrate the process of writing his book, 'Live More. Hurt Less.' Takeaways Chronic pain is often influenced by lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, stress, and hydration. Addressing chronic pain requires a comprehensive approach that considers the individual's lifestyle, work demands, and the need for both progress and maintenance. The Active Life hierarchy emphasizes the importance of addressing foundational lifestyle factors before focusing on symptom management and skill development. Identity and the relationship between pain and creativity The importance of building meaningful connections with fans and clients Be sure to follow Dr. Sean on instagram at @drseanpastuch (https://instagram.com/drseanpastuch) Grab two copies of his brand new book, "Live more. Hurt Less." (https://www.amazon.ca/Live-More-Hurt-Less-Overcoming/dp/B0H6T4RPYJ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=20ISGN46Y7E6Y&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.8F55kOqHDnWBGuxlYwd-iX-rMmRIYvU0v7WXeZLCzeDbYmWUW8J5XAEImY01llPa4N85PzvnmMHXxlnAUlvVZMPSicH_9Q0R8tohxUt6IUFluRxJtxW8A4ADNvYuV84Jp9DPSAz53NF6P9DZHiDzG24sXgrzamkzNmxYl-NZ_ro8Uhwl6E-wvn6px6IwCsBrCm6ZT7Bs_jpZZNQNt25-LHQL4ePmWzhrdFJpfXJ-lDhnD0WTfaP6JJUJGUgTmJGx0uX1Nwt5C17ZLHS74ToZ1Ni0THTz-8G6M_lNfUJcIEg.SBYMi0YioqJ4yq7y9OvYyfREQbiWnn19m0SSxbwhRAc&dib_tag=se&keywords=live+more+hurt+less&qid=1789012526&sprefix=live+more%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1) Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Pain on Artists and Athletes 03:11 The Active Life Hierarchy and Lifestyle Factors 06:04 Managing Chronic Pain in Artists and Athletes 30:39 Identity and Creativity 32:37 The Entrepreneurial Journey 47:32 Building Meaningful Connections 56:53 Learning from Sports and Combat Training

3. 

   12 Aug 2026

   E13 | How To Build a Legacy Onstage and In Life

   Today, Mike explores the difference between a moment and a legacy, emphasizing the importance of building a sustainable creative career. It delves into the concept of a rest budget and the shift from content machine to athlete, highlighting the significance of strategic rest and infrastructure. Takeaways Building a sustainable creative legacy requires a shift from viral chasing to long-term planning. The quality of creative output is directly linked to the quality of recovery and rest. Chapters 00:00 Difference Between a Moment and a Legacy 00:46 The Trap of Viral Chasing 01:27 Shift from Content Machine to Athlete 02:47 The Concept of a Rest Budget 04:37 Strategic Rest and Infrastructure 05:12 Quality of Output and Recovery 06:26 Building a Sustainable Creative Legacy Intro music "Head Down / Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour Outro music "The Connection" by Mike The Schwartz

4. 

   9 Aug 2026

   E12 | The One Instrument I Wish More Artists Played

   On today's show, Mike explores the impact of burnout, the importance of managing the nervous system, and how the WHOOP wearable can transform how artists can start to understand daily strain, measure recovery, and the role of sleep in creativity. We also study the shutdown ritual, and the relationship between strain, recovery, and creativity. Takeaways Strategic rest is essential for transforming the creative process into a high-performance career strategy. Measuring and managing daily strain and recovery are crucial for optimizing creative performance. Chapters 00:00 The Impact of Burnout 02:02 Managing the Nervous System 03:08 Understanding Daily Strain 04:30 Measuring Recovery 05:24 The Role of Sleep in Creativity 08:55 The Shutdown Ritual 11:13 Strain, Recovery, and Creativity Intro music "Head Down / Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour Outro music "The Connection" by Mike The Schwartz

5. 

   7 Aug 2026

   E11 | Artists Are Athletes, Not Assets

   In this episode, Mike challenges the traditional view of creativity and productivity, emphasizing the importance of recovery and treating artists as athletes. The discussion explores the role of the nervous system in creativity and the significance of sleep in skill consolidation. Takeaways Creativity requires intentional recovery and training, similar to that of an athlete. Sleep is a critical process for skill consolidation and should be treated as a non-negotiable pillar of training. Chapters 00:00 Redefining Creativity 03:04 The Nervous System and Creativity 06:12 Sleep and Skill Consolidation Intro music "Head Down / Heart Up" by Adrian Chalifour Outro music "The Connection" by Mike The Schwartz

6. 

   4 Aug 2026

   E10 | Five Ways To Fill a Room Without Spending a Dime

   Today we drop in to a conversation that I seriously thought everyone was doing, until I recently had to explain why organic traffic is king, when it comes to IRL events. I cover five effective strategies for filling a room without spending on a dime on ads. I emphasize the importance of empowering your inner circle, personalized invitations and understanding the preferences of the invitees. Takeaways Room filling strategies Personalized invitations Chapters 00:00 The 50 01:50 The Room Before the Room 02:17 The Debt 02:44 Personal Voice Note 03:44 Know Your Design, Know Your People If you found this helpful. head over to my instagram and drop me a DM with "ROOM" and I'll get you the companion workbook. Or just head there...👇🏼 https://ffm.link/5ways (https://ffm.link/5ways) Follow the show for more and be sure to share this one out with someone you care about if you got something useful from it. Special thanks to Adrian Chalifour for the intro music. "Head Down / Heart Up" (https://youtu.be/y4dAP_fq27M?si=VraTbIwIPX4U_Sdz) Music licensed through Soundstripe. Code: C7OTDJCTYTNGFVVW, PVTHDZPD2M9J9DRL, RPDYFXWFIASMDPOC

7. 

   11 Jul 2026

   E9 | You Can't Breathwork Your Way Out of Burnout

   Here's the thing... Breathwork works. So does meditation. And yoga. And even cold plunges. All these resets are great. When your system has enough juice to actually do them.... But what do you do when those things stop working? How do you navigate that to get yourself back online...? This Burnout masterclass address exactly that. You'll learn: The Burnout Equation The "Hand" of Stress Passive vs. Active down regulation The Growth Sailboat I've spent the past two decades helping artists start their wellness journey from ground zero. Whether they've never worked out before, their nervous system is completely fried or they need a jumpstart to get back to peak performance on stage or in life, I've got learned that there's a beat for that. Sleep, reset, anxiety, focus, performance... all of it – hardwired and scientific. To learn more and try out the BeatRx Protocol, head to beat.miketheschwartz.com (http://beat.miketheschwartz.com)

8. 

   4 Jun 2026

   E8 | Do Sh*t You Don't Like!

   Do hard things you don't like! On today's solo-cast episode, Mike discusses the critical importance of resilience in the music industry. He explores the Burnout Equation, delves into the biology of resilience (AMCC), and talks about the significance of training resilience through hard work (and why doing shit you don't like is worth it). The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of resilience for artists and the role of the MFL, how we track resiliency and other character traits on each MFLer's player card and how the Artist Athlete Framework builds resilience. Takeaways Resilience is a critical factor for artists' sustainability The AMCC (anterior mid-cingulate cortex) is the neural centre for willpower and perseverance How the MFL helps develop artist's resiliency Head to mflyyc.com (http://mflyyc.com) to learn more and join the league, get your player card and build your resiliency.

9. 

   24 May 2026

   E7 | Flashback Episode: Able Heart

   The conversation delves into the journey of Able Heart, exploring themes of positivity, resilience, self-discovery, and the healing nature of music. Abelheart shares his experiences of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and the balance between talent, hard work, and opportunity. The discussion also highlights the cathartic process of music and the journey of manifestation and self-expression. The conversation delves into the artist's journey of manifesting through music, overcoming self-doubt, and making a positive impact on others. It explores the process of writing music about personal experiences and the realization of manifesting negative frequencies through songwriting. The artist emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the impact of being true to oneself. Additionally, the discussion highlights the artist's initiative to build a positive community through heartfam.com, offering exclusive content and unreleased music to create a platform for personal growth and evolution. Takeaways Positivity breeds resilience Overcoming adversity through self-discovery Manifesting through music Overcoming self-doubt Positive impact on others Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Reintroduction of Abelheart 08:06 The Shadow Life and Finding Purpose 13:16 Talent, Hard Work, and Opportunity 22:40 The Journey of Manifestation and Self-Expression 30:47 Manifesting Through Music 41:45 Being Authentic and Impactful 57:52 Building a Positive Community Head to mflyyyc.com (http://mflyyyc.com) if you're a Calgary artist who's looking for a team to join that gets it. Training camp starts June 1. This is the MFL. This is Artist Development. Gamified.

10. 

    13 May 2026

    E6 | How To Take Your Power Back with Ian Morris

    Our conversation with Ian Morris delves into his passion for music, the birth of Listening to Smile, challenges in the music industry, and the concept of creative control. We explore the impact of sound healing, the creation of an immersive music experience, and the empowerment of artists through niche communities and micro connections. The discussion also highlights the significance of frequency-minded music, multimedia experiences, and the art of packaging music to engage and connect with audiences. The conversation delves into the themes of artistic freedom, the impact of AI on art and music, overcoming creative blocks, the athlete mindset in an artistic career, and the balance between creativity and industry expectations. IWe wrap things up with a focus on empowering artists with creative control and direct-to-consumer experiences. And one heck of a Frequency Minded Music™️ track by Listening to Smile "Ghostly Reverie" (341.3Hz The Heart Chakra). Takeaways Sound healing and music licensing Consistency in music creation Artistic freedom Impact of AI on art and music Balancing creativity and industry expectations Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ian Morris and Listening to Smile 08:17 Creating an Experience with Music 13:37 Niche and Micro Communities in Music 19:29 Conceptual Albums and Multimedia Experience 26:00 Paths for Artists in My Creative Control 31:22 The Impact of AI on Art and Music 36:32 Overcoming Creative Blocks and Finding Inspiration 42:24 The Athlete Mindset and Artistic Career 50:20 Empowering Artists with Creative Control Learn more about my Creative CTRL at https://mycreativectrl.com (https://mycreativectrl.com) And go check out Listening to Smile at https://listeningtosmile1.bandcamp.com (https://listeningtosmile1.bandcamp.com) Mike's favourite album is called "Lofi Love" (https://listeningtosmile1.bandcamp.com/album/lofi-love) Get it here (https://listeningtosmile1.bandcamp.com/album/lofi-love) Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com (http://www.musicfitrecords.com)

11. 

    6 May 2026

    E5 | The Analog Revivalists: Tunegoody

    Today's conversation explores the shift from streaming to ownership as a means of deeper artist-fan connection and increased revenue. I sit down with david Chu and Benton Turner of the new physical distribution platform Tunegoody and we dive into the importance of physical format for artists. Tunegoody is on a mission to empower independent artists through reviving the analog physical merchandise. The discussion also covers the monetization of music and the vision for artist sustainability. The conversation explores the resurgence of physical music formats, the role of physical music in building fan connection, the nostalgia and cultural significance of physical music, and the future of physical music formats. It delves into the integration of new technologies with retro designs, highlighting the impact on the music industry and the artist-fan relationship. Takeaways Physical format as a means of deeper artist-fan connection Shift from streaming to ownership for artists' revenue Physical music formats are making a comeback The integration of new technologies with retro designs is driving the resurgence of physical music formats Chapters 00:00 The Shift from Streaming to Ownership 08:53 Tunegoody: Empowering Independent Artists 25:05 Monetizing Music and Artist Sustainability 31:54 Resurgence of Physical Music Formats 49:12 The Future of Physical Music Formats Tune in and be sure to check out tunegoody.com (http://tunegoody.com) and if you like what you see, Tunegoody is throwing in a FREE artist copy of vinyl available to 50 artists. This offer is only available inside the MFL which by the way, is currently free to join! If that sounds rad to you... step inside the MFL and claim your free vinyl www.musicfitrecords.com (http://www.musicfitrecords.com)

12. 

    7 Apr 2026

    E4 | Change Your Lyrics, Change Your Life

    The conversation explores the impact of language on life and creativity, emphasizing a practical approach to language use. It delves into the concept of the 'field manual' and creative sustainability, highlighting the importance of language in shaping beliefs and experiences. Takeaways Language shapes life Practical approach to language Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com (http://www.musicfitrecords.com)

13. 

    1 Apr 2026

    E3 | The Infrastructure

    This episode delves into the decentralized nature of "The Underground" – an alternative music scene, the importance of small rooms and real connections, and the impact of language and frameworks on the music industry. Takeaways The Underground exists for artists who are sick of the BS of the traditional scene and the unsustainable lifestyle associated with "Crash Culture" Small rooms and real connections are the way forward Scenes don't scale, they spread Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com (http://www.musicfitrecords.com)

14. 

    31 Mar 2026

    E2 | Why The Underground Exists

    Most artists aren’t burning out because they lack talent—they’re burning out because the system they’re in doesn’t support them. This episode breaks down why the Underground exists… and what we’re building instead. Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com (http://www.musicfitrecords.com)

15. 

    27 Mar 2026

    E1 | Burnout, Balance, and Better Shows: Why Kasador Treats Touring Like Sport

    Last week Kingston Ontario's Kasador rolled through town amidst their "Momma Might've Raised a Fool" so we sat down and talked some shop. Everything from life on the road, to blood blisters and Scottish Football to what artists could steal from athletes to make the tourlife a little more sustainable. The guys have found a way to power through and play almost every night, and despite their years of experience, they still find it challenging at times. Their UK leg later this spring will be a true test with just 2 days off on a full ten date tour across the pond. "It'll be a slog" says Cam Wyatt, but it seems as though they're ready for it. "Europe culture still loves live music," says Stephen Adubofuor who's been with the group since 2019, contributing to their high-energy sound. This conversation sparks a lot of thoughts in my mind as to how the current machine is set up when it comes to artistry. It doesn't cater to the artist. It rewards output. Basically, whoever can last the longest will come out... unscathed...? I dunno. I think there's another way. And my chat with Kasador gives me hope that with a few more touring acts doing it differently, managing sleep deprivation, road nutrition and being proactive with their recovery practices, both physically and mentally.... we might just be able to create a lane where creative sustainability is allowed to thrive. Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com (http://www.musicfitrecords.com)

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