The Recovering Artist Podcast - "Healing & Recovery in the Performing Arts"
I’ve been on my own journey in recovery that has been truly life changing. I was compelled to create a platform for others in the Performing Arts Community to have a VOICE. Healing, Growth, and Recovery. We understand, we care, and we will listen.
Episodes
17 episodes
Managing Life in Recovery
We are joined by Kathleen Mallet, a clinical counselor specializing in addiction.Mallet was the former director of the C.A.R.E. Coalition which was founded in 2010 by a small group of health care professionals in response to growing concern...
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Episode 16
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1:03:13
The Art of Anger
We are joined today by Patrick Shelton, aka PDS. We are discussing how anger affects everyday life and how it changes working through performances. How do we manage and work through anger? Well, we hope this discussion help us learn.<...
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Episode 15
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1:10:33
Performance Anxiety as we Return
Today we are joined by Sam, Greg, and Valérie. They are all currently singers with the Janiec Opera Company at the Brevard Music Center. We are going into great detail on the anxiety that has entered our lives as we come back from the Cov...
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Episode 14
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1:08:56
The "Gift" of Friends
Today we are joined by my guest and friend, Eileen Downey, also know as Silver. We will be talking through how we communicate and help our friends though a crisis or addiction. See you soon my friends, and remember, "Let go o...
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Episode 13
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58:28
So Many Choices
We are joined today by Joshua Farrier, helden tenor. Josh is a singer and voice teacher who has sung all over the world. He primarily teaches voice to those who are seeking vocal rehabilitation and rejuvenation. Josh is now developing a teachin...
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Episode 12
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1:21:05
Walking in an Addicts Shoes
Today we have Baritone, Mark Delavan joining us. He's sung at almost every major opera house in the world. We're going to walk in his shoes a bit. Hope you enjoy.See you soon my friends, and remember, "Let go of the puzzles you ca...
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Episode 11
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1:21:18
The Stigma of Weight
We are joined today by Maggie Smith, a full time music teacher, vocal coach, virtual workshop coach for WW, and a marathon runner.This week we start the discussion of the stigma of weight. While the body positivity movement is making stride...
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Episode 10
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1:11:48
Finding the right path and where do we go from here?
We are joined by Reginald Smith Jr., or as we know him, Reggie. We start a discussion on what the world of performing arts looks like for people of color and how we move forward in a way that is more inclusive to all performers. The reality tha...
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Episode 9
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1:22:22
Sonatas & Recovery
Welcome to Episode 8 of The Recovering Artist Podcast. We are joined by Jestin Pieper, a solo and collaborative pianist, vocal coach, conductor, and much more. Here, we are having a discussion on Jestin's journey through addiction and how this ...
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Episode 8
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1:04:57
30. Still Depressed But ... Thriving
We are joined by Timothy Madden. He is a Bass-Baritone working as much as he can during this trying time. We are talking through his experiences with Anxiety and Depression, and how, throughout his life, he has learned to manage. Remember...
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Episode 7
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1:01:38
Young Recovery
We're joined this week by Mary Hangley. In this episode, we dive into Mary's understanding of alcohol's function in her life. At the age of 24, she found how her life style and professional career was being affected by her relationship wi...
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Episode 6
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1:00:15
Biologically Bankrupt
Today, we’re joined by Anne Clarke Sanders. Anne spent the first thirty-plus years of her professional career as a trial attorney, back when women lawyers were few and far between. By the time she was in her “mid-50's burnout”, as she calls ...
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Episode 5
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1:02:29
A Path to Healing
Joined by Diane Alexander, we discuss discovering, understanding and finding a pathway to healing and recovery.Whether you are discovering your way through addiction, mental health, physical health, or something else entirely; you can alway...
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Episode 4
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50:21
Friend or Foe in Recovery
As each of us, in whatever kind of Recovery or Healing journey we’re on, walk in this new path, we tend to seek out friends for support, compassion, and comfort. If we’re working a PROGRAM, it’s crucial to develop new support and friends inside...
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Episode 3
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58:56