Beste Jessica Risker Podcasts (2024)

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Rozz Tox, China, Art, and the Manifesto 1:06:09

1+ y ago1:06:09

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benjamin fawkes is the self-described "custodian" of Rozz-Tox, a space which defines itself as "a listening bar, cafe, performance venue, gallery, culture cell, guesthouse, cinema, club; a virus whose ultimate goal is to constantly mutate to avoid becoming part of mainstream culture." Located in Rock Island, IL, inspired by ben's time running a spa…

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Musician Jawson Dell, CPA or, Music Notes vs Bank Notes 56:13

1+ y ago56:13

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Jawson Dell is a Chicago musician by way of Colorado, influenced by RnB, jazz, funk, rock, and the blues. He's also a Certified Public Accountant. These facts lead us down some interesting paths, including the tension between music and business, how American Idol influenced Jawson's music career. We also listen to a couple of tracks from Jawson. So…

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Group Session featuring Ovef Ow! 1:13:27

1+ y ago1:13:27

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Group Session! Chicago's artsy post-punk Ovef Ow takes the couch as we dig into their minds, hearts, and souls about how they work together, managing the band, success, being part of the indie scene, and more. Ovef Ow gives a live performance. My esteemed colleague Leslie Tanner co-hosts! Many thanks to Joshua Wentz, Bret Koontz, Ralph Darski for c…

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The Obsession of Salami Rose Joe Louis 53:05

1+ y ago53:05

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Salami Rose Joe Louis has a killer new album out called "Akousmatikous" (via Flying Lotus' Brainfeeder Records) and I am a massive fan. She is fantastically creative, thoughtful, and incredibly nice. We dig into the perils of obsessively working on music, how she approached the concept of the album, her creative and recording process, social media,…

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The Power of Others: Group Psychology, Groupthink, and Fandom with author Michael Bond 59:01

1+ y ago59:01

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Humans are group-ish beings! Whether it's your family, your friends, your band, your artist community, your country, etc., we all belong to groups. Whether we realize it or not, groups have a powerful impact on our own thoughts and behaviors. In this episode of Music Therapy, I talk with science writer and journalist Michael Bond, author of "The Po…

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Dan Rico and The Seductiveness of Pastiche 1:03:31

1+ y ago1:03:31

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How do you honor your idols without being derivative? How do you start over in a new (york) city? This week on Music Therapy I sit down with Dan Rico, a Chicago DIY scene fixture who moved to New York City right before the pandemic hit. We get into creativity, live band recordings vs virtual instruments, SXSW takeaways, quitting drinking, finding a…

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Love Is The New Cool with Joka No Joke 58:59

1+ y ago58:59

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Chicago's Joka No Joke is a self-proclaimed "rap therapist" with a brand-new mixtape called "Recess". In this episode of Music Therapy, we dig into the new-found freedom and playfulness Joka experienced while creating the album. We touch on his creative process, tapping into his inner child, his "New Cool" philosophy, reflections and changes in his…

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Healthy Touring Tips (mmmm Arby’s) 44:33

1+ y ago44:33

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The van's full of gas, the drums fit, and there's hope in your eyes! Until Arby's is getting old, you want a shower, and too much beer is taking a toll. Touring can be amazing! But it's rarely the healthiest time of your life. So we got four experienced touring musicians to share how to make touring healthier. We cover: Sleep Diet Drugs/alcohol Kee…

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If I Could Just ____ My Life Would Be Great! 1:08:45

1+ y ago1:08:45

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Does social media make you feel like crap? Are you wondering why other artists are getting the press / shows / labels that you're not getting? Today we dig into some of the more negative feelings that can arise for artists - especially when we compare ourselves to other musicians. Jealousy / comparison / envy / resentment can feel bad, but it's tel…

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Should You Date Ur Bandmate?? 1:12:19

1+ y ago1:12:19

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Today, for a special Valentine's Day episode, we answer a question that has plagued musicians for thousands of years: Should you date your bandmate? We talk to three musicians about their experience dating bandmates. Leslie Tanner also drops by with a few words of wisdom. If you have dated a bandmate or are considering dating a bandmate, this episo…

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Music’s Mental Health Crisis with Jenn Pelly of Pitchfork 38:15

2y ago38:15

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In December of 2022, Pitchfork published an article, written by Jenn Pelly, called "Confronting Music's Mental Health Crisis". This article was passed around widely on the internet; obviously, it resonated with many musicians. Jenn and I dig deeper into her article, discussing her research and takeaways, bits that she left out of the article, and c…

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Artistic Jealousy (with Ben Stover of Popcorn Psychology) 1:02:57

2y ago1:02:57

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Jealousy is tough emotion, but can it be useful?? In this episode of Music Therapy, I chat with therapist/musician Ben Stover - who also co-hosts the Popcorn Psychology podcast - all about Artistic Jealousy. We look a the ways it can manifest, how social media leads us to comparison and jealousy, and what you can do about it. If you've ever felt en…

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Episode 109: Asi Asi (Group Session!) 1:10:23

2y ago1:10:23

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Así Así is a Mexican/American band from Chicago, IL. In August 2022, the band released their debut album, “Mal de Otros”, where Así Así blends rock, dance, and Latin themes together to form oftentimes haunting, yet upbeat and catchy songs. On this episode of Music Therapy, taped live at Cafe Mustache, Jessica sits down with the full band to talk ab…

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Ep 108: Every Decision Unlocks Another - feat. Lipsticism 53:15

2y ago53:15

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In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with Chicago artist Alana Schactel of Lipsticsm. Lipsticism’s sound is frequently described as cosmic, dreamy, and psychedelic, and there is something immediate and sensual in her punchy drums and emotional honesty. We cover a lot of ground in this episode! Alana is currently studying to become a therapist, s…

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Episode 107: The Cost of Touring with Half Gringa 45:51

2y ago45:51

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Happy Thanksgiving, everybody! In the spirit of holiday traveling, we have an episode all about touring. In October 2022, Isabel Olive (Half Gringa) posted the following on Instagram: "Hey folks. A photo of me smiling because this is a tough one - I’ve decided to cancel the last four dates of the HG October tour in Boston, NYC, Philadelphia, and Ci…

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Episode 106: Fuck the Algorithm! with Steff Reed 1:08:29

2y ago1:08:29

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What's it like to walk away from the music industry? Steff Reed is a New York-based musician, educator, and activist. As a musician and producer, he has produced many tracks that have made it to Billboard Charts. As an educator, he has taught thousands of youth over the past 15 years, and was nominated for the Grammy Music Educator Award. As an act…

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Episode 105: Should You Hire A Publicist? (with Colin Smith) 1:27:01

2y ago1:27:01

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There comes a time in every musician's career when you ask yourself: should you get a publicist? In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with a real-life publicist, Colin Smith of Fresh Paint PR. Colin breaks down exactly what a publicist does, how a publicist chooses to work with someone (or not), and what you can do to make a PR campaign successf…

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Episode 104: Spread Joy Spreads Joy (Group Session!) 55:53

2y ago55:53

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Group Session! Chicago art-punkers Spread Joy define once and for all the grand purpose of art, ponder "derivative" music, explain the methods behind their songwriting and give a killer live performance on this episode of Music Therapy. With special Exploration by the one and only Leslie Tanner! This episode was taped live at Cafe Mustache on Augus…

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Episode 103: Grammys, Tonys, and Buddhism with Duncan Sheik 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

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In this episode of Music Therapy we talk with Duncan Sheik! You might remember Duncan Sheik's 1996 chart topping hit “Barely Breathing.” That song racked up 55 consecutive weeks on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned him a Grammy Award® nomination for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. In the years since, Sheik has been celebrated for his work in musica…

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Episode 102 - Meet Annie Fish, Erstwhile 90’s MTV Rock Star 53:01

2y ago53:01

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Annie Fish is a musician, cartoonist, and author based in Chicago, IL. In this episode of Music Therapy, I talk with Chicago musician Annie Fish about their new album “Weird Like Me”. “Weird Like Me” is a full length 90’s inspired rock album accompanied by an oral illustrated history, found at anniefish.net/weird.html. Through the album’s concept, …

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Episode 101: Lizzie No, Harps, and Hired Guns 1:02:13

2y ago1:02:13

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In this episode of Music Therapy, Lizzie No and I dig into touring, protecting her mental health while on tour, how Lizzie knows she's spending too much time on social media, her definition of success, and lots more! Songs featured in episode: "Sweeter Than Strychnine" and "Stop Bothering Me" by Lizzie No Visit musictherapypodcast.com for show note…

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Episode 100: 100 Episodes!!! 1:05:35

2y ago1:05:35

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This is our 100th episode! Jessica and Josh reflect on what we've learned so far through our 100 interviews with artists. Thank you guys for listening to the podcast - here's to 100 more! Visit musictherapypodcast.com for show notes, past episodes, and upcoming events! Songs included: "Disco Smile" and "Stay" by Jessica Risker/DEADBEAT Visit musict…

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Episode 99: Moving to L.A. Pt 2 (maybe) (with Uma Bloo) 1:01:37

2y ago1:01:37

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Uma Bloo is a pool. Uma Bloo is the persona of Molly Madden, a musician from Chicago who is maybe thinking about possibly moving to LA. Molly worked on an album for years and released it and then left her band and is currently in total flux with music, where it lives in her life, her goals, and what it all means. This is a very vulnerable place for…

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Episode 98: Moving to L.A. Pt 1 (with BRIDEY) 59:41

2y ago59:41

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How do you start over in a new city? Bridey Hicks (BRIDEY) is moving from Chicago to LA. We discuss the reasons behind her move, her approach for joining the LA music community, why Chicagoans are the best people, transitioning from comedy to music, her songwriting process, working solo vs with a band, and recordings vs live performance. She also d…

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Episode 97: Mike Meegan of RXM Reality Waxes on Samples, Sobriety, and Social Media 59:09

2+ y ago59:09

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On this episode of Music Therapy I talk with one of my favorite artists Mike Meegan of RXM Reality! We discuss getting sober, dig deep into Mike's music-making process, complain about social media and learn about Mike's favorite gear and DAWs. Songs featured on episode: "Big Forever" by Jessica Risker & RXM Reality "Thank You" and "Life is Shit" by…

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Episode 96: What Happens When Fame Fades? 58:51

2+ y ago58:51

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We are a culture obsessed with the pursuit of fame - but what happens when fame fades away? Nick Duerden, author of "Exit Stage Left: The Curious Afterlife of Pop Stars" explores this question through candid interviews with pop stars who were once on top of the world. Nick joins us on this episode of Music Therapy to discuss the book, his insights …

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Episode 95: Four Comedians Start a Band...or, Group Session with Boo Baby! 1:15:09

2+ y ago1:15:09

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Hilarity and shenanigans ensue when Chicago 4-piece Boo Baby takes the couch at Cafe Mustache! The band shares their performance philosophy and tells us who are better humans: musicians or comedians? Special guest Leslie Tanner takes us on yet another spirit-expanding Exploration, Julia Louis-Dreyfus may or may not have been in the audience, and Bo…

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Episode 94: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome (with guest therapist Dr. Lincoln Hill) 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

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Have you ever felt like people are going to find out you're a fraud, or that you don't really deserve the success you've had? Dr Lincoln Hill is a Chicago therapist who specializes in Imposter Syndrome. In this episode of Music Therapy, Dr. Hill and Jessica discuss Imposter Syndrome. We give you an understanding of Imposter Syndrome, how it can imp…

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Episode 93: Dustin Currier (Lightleak) Quits His Job, How to Make a Creative Space, and Binary Thinking 50:31

2+ y ago50:31

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In this episode of Music Therapy, I talk with Dustin Currier of Lightleak! Dustin talks about quitting his job to work on music, how his studio space setup helps him be more creative, the limits and strengths of binary thinking, making an album remotely, and his most recent album "Tender Fits" Songs featured on the podcast: "No Icon" and "Sympathet…

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Episode 92: Daniel Wyche on Quarantine Concerts, Getting Older, and the Chicago Music Scene 1:03:03

2+ y ago1:03:03

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On this episode of Music Therapy I talk with Daniel Wyche of American Dreams Records! Daniel talks about: His newest album “Earthwork” via American Dreams Records! Curating the wildly successful Quarantine Concerts via Experimental Sound Studio balancing teaching and making music mental health the Chicago music scene getting older and lots more! So…

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Episode 91: Group Session featuring FRIKO or How to Live With Your Bandmates 1:03:27

2+ y ago1:03:27

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Group Session featuring FRIKO! Chicago indie-pop trio Friko takes the couch at Cafe Mustache for a live taping of Music Therapy. Features an in-depth interview with the band, comedy, and a special live performance by Friko. Friko shares what it's like to live together, how they approach songwriting, answer audience questions and lots more on this s…

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Episode 90: Jason Balla of Dehd on Recording, Lo-fi vs Hi-fi, and Touring Tips 59:39

2+ y ago59:39

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In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with Jason Balla of Dehd and Accessory. We talk about Dehd's new album "Blue Skies" out now on Fat Possum, embracing mistakes in songwriting and recording, how to work past your inner critic, giving up control in collaborating, advice for touring and recording, and lots more! Songs featured: Chop Shop High Sc…

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Episode 89: Autism and the Best DIY Spaces Ever with Charles Joseph Smith 1:02:37

2+ y ago1:02:37

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Charles Joseph Smith is an absolute fixture of the Chicago DIY scene. He is also a musical genius, a prolific pianist with over 600 compositions and arrangements under his belt. In this episode of Music Therapy, Charles shares his story of growing up with autism, how he discovered and nurtured his talent for music, the differences between the class…

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Episode 88: Psychedelics, Psychosis, and Death with Angela James 1:06:21

2+ y ago1:06:21

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Angela James is a Chicago singer-songwriter who just released a beautiful new album, co-produced with David Vandervelde (Father John Misty) called "Now That I Have You". "I'm making what I feel like is the best work in my career. I had a lot of opportunities early in my career, and that was great, but I was so new and I had just started writing s…

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Episode 87 - Joshua Wentz, Musical Man of International Intrigue 1:03:35

2+ y ago1:03:35

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In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with musician, friend, and bandmate @joshua_w_wentz !! Josh and I discuss his rich and varied music career (not financially lol), how he stays so active in music, his perspective on success/failure in music, growth as a musician and how that changes output, authenticity in music, his annual 12 Days of Mike Ol…

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Episode 86: Toxic People and How to Deal With Them with Lynn Zakeri, LCSW 46:01

2+ y ago46:01

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We see the phrase "toxic" all the time - toxic person, toxic workplace, toxic relationship - but what exactly does it mean? And, how do you deal with a toxic person/coworker/family member/bandmate? Chicago therapist Lynn Zakeri, LCSW and I dive into the meaning of the word "toxic" and share how to deal with a toxic person! We explore: What exactly …

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Episode 85: Ryan Hall (Whited Sepulchre Records) Transmutes Pain Into Gold 1:05:37

2+ y ago1:05:37

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Ryan Hall of Whited Sepulchre Records discusses using music as an emotional processing tool, running through the graveyard, how he manages to work two jobs and run a busy record label, squaring business with creativity, what exactly EMDR is, plus lots more on this week's episode of Music Therapy! Visit musictherapypodcast.com for show notes, past e…

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Episode 84: Devin Shaffer’s Screen Is A (Warped) Mirror 56:51

2+ y ago56:51

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As a musician, how do you deal with the necessary evil of social media? What does 2 years of quarantine do to your ability to perform? If you had professional musicians for parents, would you want to follow their path? We get into all these questions and more with Chicago musician Devin Shaffer - including her most debut album "In My Dreams I’m The…

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Episode 83: Kirk Rawlings (Courtesy) on Drugs, Creativity, and Suicide 1:04:05

2+ y ago1:04:05

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Kirk Rawlings is one-half of Chicago band Courtesy, and we go deep in this very candid, personal, and surprisingly uplifting episode of Music Therapy. Kirk shares Courtesy's creative process, his relationship with psychiatric and street drugs, dealing with anxiety and depression, his evolving definition of artistic success and how his two suicide a…

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Episode 82: Overcoming Performance Anxiety with Dr. Claire Kubiesa 54:31

2+ y ago54:31

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Does performing make you nervous? In this week's episode of Music Therapy, I talk with psychologist Dr. Claire Kubiesa on overcoming performance anxiety! Whether you're just starting out or have been performing for years, this episode has tons of information on overcoming performance anxiety. In this episode we cover: What is performance anxiety…

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Episode 81: Group Session! Cordoba Uses the Washer to Hide the Tears, Collaborating as a Sextet, a Dazzling Live Performance, and More! 1:03:27

2+ y ago1:03:27

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Group Session! In this episode I talk with Chicago's jazz-fusion sextet Cordoba. Learn how 6 busy band members find time to practice, how they come up with their musical ideas, and how all their personalities work together. Featuring an amazing live performance from the band! Visit musictherapypodcast.com for show notes, past episodes, and upcoming…

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Episode 80: Babehoven on Dance Mornings, Setting Boundaries, and Winning the Love Lottery 59:05

2+ y ago59:05

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As a therapist, I often work with couples. Couples generally come to therapy when they need some help, and as you might imagine, it can be tense. That's why it was so nice to talk with Maya Bon and Ryan Albert of Babehoven. They have a very sweet dynamic! I've always wondered what it would be like to work on music while dating a bandmate, and it wa…

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Episode 79: Quinn Tsan on The Vanity of the Arts and Becoming a Film Composer 57:33

2+ y ago57:33

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Music Therapy is back with our first episode of 2022! In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with songwriter, composer, and producer Quinn Tsan!! Quinn and I talk about how she got into composing for films, her struggle with the vanity of music self-promotion, her mysterious upcoming project, the risks involved in pursuing an indie music career, n…

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Episode 78: Jessica Takes a Break Until 2022 for Self Care and the Holidays! 2:57

3y ago2:57

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Hello everyone! I'm taking a break from releasing episodes until 2022. Here's a short episode with info about upcoming events. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, and thanks for listening to the podcast this year! We have a lot of big plans for 2022, so stay tuned and visit musictherapypodcast.com…

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Episode 77: Camilo Medina (Divino Niño) Is Vibing in the Bath 1:01:41

3y ago1:01:41

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In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with Camilo Medina of Divino Niño! Camilo shares his sacred bath routine, moving from an ad agency to freelance work, how the band creates together, how they’re evolving their recording process as they work on their new album, spirituality, the spirit of collaboration, and much more!! We also hear two new tra…

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Episode 76: Darien Williams Can‘t Say No / Balancing Work & Creativity 1:04:45

3y ago1:04:45

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In this episode of Music Therapy I talk with Darien Williams of Unmanned Ship, M!NES, Cat Mullins & themboys and faug!! We discuss balancing work and creativity, being in four different bands, running a kombucha business, putting out 4 albums next year, utilizing space and dynamics in music, how the pandemic changed creativity, running the Cafe Mus…

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Episode 75: Steve Malden on Comedy vs Music and Moving to NYC 1:07:53

3y ago1:07:53

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On this episode of Music Therapy I talk with comedian and musician Steve Malden (formerly Steve Gerard). Steve is one of my very favorite comedians and he moved to NYC one week ago from Chicago. This is a snapshot of an artist the moment they move into the next level of their career. We discuss a variety of things: Why did he move to New York? What…

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Episode 74: Richard Album‘s Last Show 1:21:45

3y ago1:21:45

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What happens when a band comes to an end? In this episode of Music Therapy, I talk with all four members of Chicago DIY darlings Richard Album as they play their very last show. In a touching and surprisingly emotional episode, I talk with the band as they reflect on their time together, share some of their best and worst band memories, and play a …

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Episode 73: Savanna Dickhut (Burr Oak) Pours Her Heart Out 55:07

3y ago55:07

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This episode of Music Therapy features Savanna Dickhut of Burr Oak! Savanna talks about intense anxiety before performing, dealing with writer’s block, drinking as a coping mechanism before shows, her songwriting process, how the pandemic changed her music career goals, her new album "Late Bloomer" out now, and more!! Visit musictherapypodcast.com …

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Episode 72: Pandemic Burnout - Dealing With Prolonged Stress w Dr. Caroline Adelman 59:23

3y ago59:23

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Pandemic stress impacts every aspect of our lives - our bodies, mental health, relationships, work, and our creativity. You may be feeling burned out, depleted, irritable, malaise, or just generally not the best version of yourself. In this episode of Music Therapy, we focus on understanding prolonged stress, and the tolls it takes on our lives and…

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