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The way we talk to ourselves is the soundtrack of our lives— but how do we change that self-talk when the negativity is no longer serving us? Hear Gala discuss her mindset shift around public speaking, and learn about the power of visualization with Danielle.
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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):
"Precious Metals" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello
"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez
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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ "Your Powerful, Changeable Mindset": https://news.stanford.edu/report/2021/09/15/mindsets-clearing-lens-life/#:~:text=Research%20shows%20that%20mindsets%20play,more%20resilient%20to%20life's%20challenges.
♦ "Growth vs. Fixed Mindset: What's the Difference?": https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset#:~:text=Someone%20with%20a%20growth%20mindset,stable%20and%20unchangeable%20over%20time.
♦ "Can Mindfulness Change Your Brain?": https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-mindfulness-change-your-brain-202105132455#:~:text=Scientists%20often%20refer%20to%20such,the%20task%20and%20ignore%20distractions.

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.motathaiyoga.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

Talent or practice? Instant or over time? Nature or nurture? In today's episode, Danielle and Gala dispel the myth of talent and take a closer look at the factors that might make a high-performing person so "naturally talented."
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Music featured in today’s episode:
"Fake Smile" for alto saxophone by Gala Flagello
"Breathing Light" for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello by Gala Flagello
"Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello
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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ "The Talent Code" by Daniel Coyle
♦ "The Power of Habit" by Charles Duhigg
♦ "How Habits Work": https://charlesduhigg.com/how-habits-work/
♦ "How to Build a New Habit": https://jamesclear.com/habit-guide

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.motathaiyoga.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

"Mistakes are necessary, stumbles are normal," Julia Cameron tells us in The Artist's Way. Whether you are a performing artist or someone who enjoys the idea of creative play, this episode is for anyone willing to try new things outside of their speciality in a non-judgmental way! Check out Danielle's top 4 tips for getting starting, and hear how Gala gets un-stuck when composing starts to seem like doomsday.

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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):
"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez
"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala Flagello
"Dreams & Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez
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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ "Make Bad Art, Too": https://austinkleon.com/2020/04/15/make-bad-art-too/
♦ "Why You Shouldn't Stop Making Bad Art": https://themeaningmovement.com/bad-art/
♦ "How to Be OK With Making Mistakes": https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/divorce-course/202005/how-be-ok-making-mistakes

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

Are you feeling stuck in your creative pursuits? Want to try a new hobby or way of working but there's that tiny voice in your brain saying, "You just aren't creative"? We're here to prove that voice WRONG! In this episode of Music & Mindset, Danielle and Gala discuss mindset habits, activities, and personal experiences that'll help take you from Anxious Almost-Artist to Excited Experimenter!
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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):
"Leila's Song" for fixed media by Gala Flagello
"Sandpiper" for fixed media by Gala Flagello
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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ Steal Like An Artist and Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ John Cleese, “How to Be Creative”: https://vimeo.com/176474304
♦ National Institute for Play: www.nifplay.org

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

It's not just you— EVERYONE has dealt with feelings of loneliness as a result of this last year! But loneliness can strike during any world situation and can happen to anyone at any time. So what can you do? On today's episode, Gala and Danielle explore strategies to combat feelings of isolation.

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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):

"Aleathea" for fixed media by Gala Flagello

"Long Days" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ "How to Deal with Loneliness: 5 Ways to Stop Feeling Lonely": https://www.cigna.com/individuals-families/health-wellness/how-to-deal-with-loneliness

♦ "17 Easy Things To Do When You’re Feeling Lonely": https://psychiatry.uchicago.edu/news/17-easy-things-do-when-youre-feeling-lonely

♦ "Create Your Own Self-Care Toolkit": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irG9q9hqV_E

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900

♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu

♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities

♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager

♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being

♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app

♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu

♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19

♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/

♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:

♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan

♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon

♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching

♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:

Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com

Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

What is a sacred space, and how can it help your creativity and mindfulness? Today we're sharing ways to build—and update!—your sacred space, no matter how big or small it may be. Danielle discusses the different forms this space can take, and Gala tells the story of her recent space overhaul.
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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):
"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez
"Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ "The Connection Between Your Home and Your Sense of Well-Being": https://www.uwhealth.org/health-wellness/the-connection-between-your-home-and-your-sense-of-well-being/52003

♦ "5 Tips for Creating Sacred Space": https://www.huffpost.com/entry/sacred-space_b_3094267

♦ "Make Your Space Sacred": https://www.gaiam.com/blogs/discover/make-your-space-sacred

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:
♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900
♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu
♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities
♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager
♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being
♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness
♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app
♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu
♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19
♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com
♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home
♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app
♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/
♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:
♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron
♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan
♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh
♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon
♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon
♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa
♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching
♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle
♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:
Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com
Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

Do you constantly feel like a live wire? Or maybe you're lethargic and trying to gain some momentum? In today's episode, we talk all about ENERGY! Listen to the first segment with Gala if you're an oft-anxious person looking for new techniques to calm down. Listen to the second segment with Danielle (starting at 4:24) if you want to try an exercise to perk up your tired body and mind.

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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):

"Fragile Goods" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello

"Citrine" for clarinet and ukulele by Gala Flagello

Nature sounds courtesy of the National Park Service. Learn (and listen to!) more at https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/photosmultimedia/soundlibrary.htm

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ Modulating energy DOWN with nature sounds, meditation, and easy stretching: https://wellbeing.studentlife.umich.edu/take-break

♦ Modulating energy UP with simple lifestyle changes: https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sleep-and-tiredness/self-help-tips-to-fight-fatigue/

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900

♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu

♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities

♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager

♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being

♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app

♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu

♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19

♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/

♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:

♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan

♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon

♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching

♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:

Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com

Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

Stage fright! Sudden panic! The sky is falling! What can we do to stay present when our body's response is (perhaps incorrectly) fight-or-flight? On today's episode, Danielle and Gala explore the concept of distress tolerance—with a helpful, memorable acronym to boot!

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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):

"Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez

"Comments by Computers" for high voice and piano by Gala Flagello

"Fragile Goods" for solo percussion by Gala Flagello, written for and performed by Danielle Gonzalez

"Wandering Thoughts" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ "Distress Tolerance Skills" PDF: https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/dbt-distress-tolerance-skills.pdf
♦ "Tolerating Distress" Workbook: https://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/Resources/Looking-After-Yourself/Tolerating-Distress
♦ "Distress Tolerance in Dialectical Behavior Therapy": https://www.goodtherapy.org/blog/distress-tolerance-dialectical-behavior-therapy-0117134

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900

♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu

♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities

♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager

♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being

♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app

♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu

♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19

♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/

♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:

♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan

♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon

♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching

♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:

Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com

Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

Whether you've never journaled in your life (but you want to try) or you already write a daily gratitude list, this episode is for you! Danielle and Gala share their top 3 tips for a journaling practice that will untangle your thoughts, help you feel present, and put that constant brain chatter to better use. Blank notebook or Bullet Journal? Morning pages or nighttime brain-dump? Time to create a journaling practice that will actually stick.

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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):

"Dreams and Realities" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez

"High Hopes" for fixed media by Gala Flagello

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ "What's All This About Journaling?": https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/25/style/journaling-benefits.html

♦ "11 Journaling Tips For People Who Are Absolutely Terrible At Keeping A Journal": https://www.bustle.com/p/11-journaling-tips-for-people-who-are-absolutely-terrible-at-keeping-a-journal-15514789

♦ "Journaling for Mental Health": https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?ContentID=4552&ContentTypeID=1

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900

♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu

♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities

♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager

♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being

♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app

♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu

♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19

♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/

♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:

♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan

♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon

♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching

♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:

Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com

Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

What is the mind/body connection? Why do we need it, and how do we achieve it? On today's episode, Gala and Danielle help connect your thoughts and your physical body through easy beginner yoga and meditation (and, of course, a few profound quotes from The Artist's Way!). The video version of today's episode can be found at bit.ly/mm3yoga

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Music featured in today’s episode (in order of appearance):

"Persist" for chamber orchestra and two sopranos by Gala Flagello

"Long Days" for vibraphone and kick drum by Danielle Gonzalez

"All Lines From Lead To" for two flutes by Gala Flagello

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While we are champions of carefully crafted wellness practices and meaningful mental health conversations in the performing arts, we are not health professionals. Music & Mindset is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. To that end, we've put together the below list of resources so that you can further explore today's episode topic!

EPISODE-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle at Mota Thai Yoga (online and in-person): www.motathaiyoga.com

♦ Short, easy meditation videos and mindfulness collection: https://wellbeing.studentlife.umich.edu/take-break

♦ "8 Things to Know About Meditation for Health": https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/tips/things-to-know-about-meditation-for-health

UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN-SPECIFIC RESOURCES:

♦ If you are in crisis, please call 911, CAPS at 734-764-8312, or UM Psychiatric Emergency Services (PES) at 734-936-5900

♦ Counseling and Psychological Services Center (CAPS): 734-764-8312 or email caps-uofm@umich.edu

♦ CAPS Groups, Lunch Series, and Workshops: https://caps.umich.edu/article/groups-lunch-series-workshop-opportunities

♦ Struggling with your mental health but not sure where to start? Contact a UHS Care Manager: https://uhs.umich.edu/caremanager

♦ Well-Being for UM Students: https://uhs.umich.edu/well-being

♦ For mental health and wellness information, please consult https://uhs.umich.edu/wolverine-wellness

♦ Download the UM CAPS Stressbusters mobile app: https://caps.umich.edu/article/stressbusters-wellness-mobile-app

♦ Contact embedded School of Music, Theatre & Dance counselor Emily Hyssong, LMSW, at emhyss@umich.edu

♦ COVID-19 Specific Support: https://caps.umich.edu/article/mental-health-care-package-coping-covid-19

♦ Campus Mindworks: https://campusmindworks.org/

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

♦ Yoga with Danielle: www.dgonzalezpercussion.com

♦ National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): https://www.nami.org/Home

♦ Headspace (meditation app): https://www.headspace.com/headspace-meditation-app

♦ Calm (meditation app): https://www.calm.com/

♦ Relaxation Skills for Anxiety: https://medicine.umich.edu/sites/default/files/content/downloads/Relaxation-Skills-for-Anxiety.pdf

GALA AND DANIELLE'S BOOK LIST:

♦ The Artist’s Way by Julia Cameron

♦ DBT Skills Training Manual by Marsha M. Linehan

♦ How to... Mindfulness Essentials Series by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Your True Home by Thich Nhat Hanh

♦ Keep Going by Austin Kleon

♦ Steal Like an Artist by Austin Kleon

♦ Your Inner Critic Is a Big Jerk by Danielle Krysa

♦ Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music by Angela Myles Beeching

♦ The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle

♦ The Savvy Musician by David Cutler

FIND US ONLINE:

Gala Flagello (composer, educator, and nonprofit director): www.galaflagello.com

Danielle Gonzalez (multimedia percussionist and yoga teacher): www.dgonzalezpercussion.com