Exploring the world of mental performance and the stories of extraordinary individuals.
Whatever Your Stage
Claim This Podcastby Dr. Tommy Shapard
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5 episodes
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Exploring the world of mental performance and the stories of extraordinary individuals.
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Publishing Since
8/13/2025
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Recent Episodes
March 26, 2026
Performing Under Pressure: Redefining Excellence (Part 1 of 3 with Bradley Welch)
<p>In Part One of this three-part conversation, I sit down with Dr. Bradley Welch, a nationally recognized concert organist with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, to explore the relationship between preparation, performance, and pressure.</p><p>Drawing from years of high-level performance experience, Bradley reflects on how early moments shaped his mental approach—and how perfectionism can impact performers.</p><p>Bradley addresses what excellence means for him, setting the foundation for a shift from perfect execution to resilient, engaged performances.</p>
March 5, 2026
Trailer: Performing Under Pressure – A 3-Part Series with Bradley Welch
<p><strong>What happens when preparation meets pressure?</strong></p><p>In this special preview of an upcoming three-part series on Whatever Your Stage, Dr. Tommy Shapard sits down with concert organist <strong>Dr. Bradley Welch</strong> of the Dallas Symphony Orchestra and Preston Hollow Presbyterian Church to explore what it really takes to perform when the moment arrives.</p><p>From early experiences with performance anxiety to the mindset behind world-class preparation, this conversation dives into the mental side of excellence.</p>
March 5, 2026
Mental Health, Mindset, and Music: Breaking the Silence with Dr. Miranda Wilson 9/9/2025
<p>In this first episode of Whatever Your Stage, Dr. Tommy Shapard sits down with cellist, teacher, and author <strong>Dr. Miranda Wilson</strong> to talk about the pressures and possibilities of performance. Together they explore the balance between rigor and empathy in teaching, the challenges of outcome vs. growth mindsets, and the role of motivational climate in shaping student success.</p><p>Miranda shares candid reflections on the generational shifts in music education — from the days of “shouty” professors to today’s call for authenticity, compassion, and high standards. She also opens up about her widely read article on mental health in the classical music profession, where she uncovers the often-silenced realities of anxiety, depression, and burnout among musicians.</p><p>This episode is an invitation to rethink how we define excellence: not only in terms of results, but in fostering resilience, growth, and wellbeing. Whether you’re a teacher, performer, or someone navigating high-pressure environments, Miranda’s insights will resonate.</p>
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