Pod Engine
Podcast thumbnail for The Aligned Musician

The Aligned Musician

Claim This Podcast

by Dr. Kim Hankins

5.0(6 reviews)
40 episodes
Updated Daily
Accepts GuestsHas Sponsors
9

Podcast Authority

Beta
PoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Pod Engine
Quality5
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement32
Learn more

Podcast Overview

My name is Kimberly Hankins, DMA, PD, RYT500, and I am a Violist and Trauma-Informed Yoga + Breathwork Facilitator. I created this podcast to empower musicians to find their own path to healing, normalize talking about our struggles without shame, consider practical solutions, and discuss ways to improve music education and performance through musicians wellness. *TW: Normalizing discussions around musicians wellness struggles means that we often talk about challenging topics on this podcast, including but not limited to: mental health, disordered eating, physical health, and trauma. <br/><br/><a href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">alignedmusician.substack.com</a>

Language

🇺🇲

Publishing Since

2/23/2020

AppleView on Apple PodcastsRSS Feed

Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report

See how your podcast performs across key metrics

9

Podcast Authority

Beta
PoorBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Pod Engine
Quality5
Social0
YouTube0
Engagement32
Learn more
6
Excellent Areas
1
Good Performance
12
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
49 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
iTunes Tags
6.5/10

Recommendations available

Unlock the full report to see detailed tips

poor
Publishing Consistency
Every 55 days

Recommendations available

Unlock the full report to see detailed tips

+16 More Metrics

Unlock comprehensive insights including:

  • • YouTube presence analysis
  • • Social media reach metrics
  • • RSS compliance scoring
  • • Podcast 2.0 features
  • • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report

Detailed Analytics

  • Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
  • Personalized recommendations for each metric
  • Industry benchmarks and comparisons
  • Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring

Growth Strategies

  • Step-by-step action plans for improvement
  • Quick wins to boost your score immediately
  • Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report

See how your show performs across every key metric

Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests

High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.

Secure Sponsorships

Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.

Grow Your Audience

Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.

1 verified contact email on file for The Aligned Musician

Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.

See contact details

Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for Release Tension When Performing

February 27, 2026

Release Tension When Performing

<p>Check out my blog posts that relate to this topic:<a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/alignedmusician/p/performing-without-unnecessary-tension?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&#38;utm_medium=web">Performing Without Unnecessary Tension</a> <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/alignedmusician/p/are-you-nervous-or-is-it-your-nervous?r=83x0d&#38;utm_campaign=post&#38;utm_medium=web">Are you nervous or is it your nervous system?</a><a target="_blank" href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com/p/trauma-informed-music-teaching?r=83x0d">Trauma Informed Music Teaching</a> (or <a target="_blank" href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com/p/17-trauma-sensitive-music-education-8ba?r=83x0d">this podcast episode</a>)<a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/alignedmusician/p/the-best-way-to-practice?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&#38;utm_medium=web">The Best Way to Practice</a></p><p>For more musicians wellness content and FREE weekly practices visit <a target="_blank" href="http://alignedmusician.substack.com/">alignedmusician.substack.com</a></p><p>For more about me, visit my website! <a target="_blank" href="http://alignedmusician.com">alignedmusician.com</a>Get a 1:1 session with me when you sign up for my <a target="_blank" href="https://alignedmusician.com/yogaportal/start-here">Yoga for Musicians Course</a>.Join me for online and in-person concerts and movement practices by visiting my <a target="_blank" href="https://alignedmusician.com/events">Event Calendar</a>.</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Episode thumbnail for On Avoiding Injury

December 17, 2025

On Avoiding Injury

<p>Weekly Practice and Musicians Wellness Content <a target="_blank" href="http://alignedmusician.substack.com/">alignedmusician.substack.com</a></p><p>Yoga and Meditation <a target="_blank" href="https://insighttimer.com/alignedmusician">insighttimer.com/alignedmusician</a></p><p>Performing Arts Medicine Association - Referral Directory<a target="_blank" href="http://Performing Arts Medicine Association - Referral Directory https://pama.memberclicks.net/referral-directory">https://pama.memberclicks.net/referral-directory</a></p><p>For more on avoiding injury, check out these articles: <a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/alignedmusician/p/5-tips-to-avoid-injury-this-holiday?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&#38;utm_medium=web">5 Tips to Avoid Injury this Holiday Season</a><a target="_blank" href="https://open.substack.com/pub/alignedmusician/p/10-things-i-do-to-avoid-playing-with?utm_campaign=post-expanded-share&#38;utm_medium=web">10 Things I Do To Avoid Playing With Pain</a></p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe</a>

Episode thumbnail for A Musician Accessible (and Audio Only) Yoga Practice

October 9, 2025

A Musician Accessible (and Audio Only) Yoga Practice

<p>Move, breathe, and bring your awareness inward with this audio-only yoga asana practice. </p><p>I start with updates, some ideas for consideration during your practice, and then we begin at 9:50.</p><p>Please read this short disclaimer before you practice with this recording: <a target="_blank" href="https://alignedmusician.com/disclaimer">https://alignedmusician.com/disclaimer</a></p><p></p><p>Here are ways to stay in-touch with me:</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://alignedmusician.com/events">alignedmusician.com/events</a>Calendar of all upcoming events</p><p><a target="_blank" href="https://insighttimer.com/alignedmusician">insighttimer.com/alignedmusician</a>Free yoga and meditation</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://alignedmusician.substack.com/">alignedmusician.substack.com</a>Free Musicians Wellness content and live yoga for musicians classes</p><p><a target="_blank" href="http://instagram.com/alignedmusician">instagram.com/alignedmusician</a>Connect with me on instagram!</p> <br/><br/>This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit <a href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&#38;utm_campaign=CTA_2">alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe</a>

40 total episodes available

Deep-dive analytics for The Aligned Musician

Sign up to explore

Frequently asked questions

Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is The Aligned Musician?

My name is Kimberly Hankins, DMA, PD, RYT500, and I am a Violist and Trauma-Informed Yoga + Breathwork Facilitator. I created this podcast to empower musicians to find their own path to healing, normalize talking about our struggles without shame, consider practical solutions, and discuss ways to improve music education and performance through musicians wellness.

*TW: Normalizing discussions around musicians wellness struggles means that we often talk about challenging topics on this podcast, including but not limited to: mental health, disordered eating, physical health, and trauma. <br/><br/><a href="https://alignedmusician.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast">alignedmusician.substack.com</a>

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?

Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

Legal Disclaimer

Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.

All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.

We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.

By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.