Align Your Mind
Align Your Mind is a podcast dedicated to helping musicians and creatives thrive in their lives and careers. My name is Chelsea Tanner (flutist and mindset coach for creatives) and I can't wait for you to come on this journey with me. If you want to learn to love your own life, self and feel more confident in every way, this podcast is for YOU. I can't wait to go on this adventure with you!
Episodes
145 episodes
Becoming an Unshakeable Musician
In this episode, we talk about what it means to be an unshakeable musician. Not in the sense that you'll never make a mistake again, but rather how you respond to those mistakes/mishaps/rejections. This is what makes careers sustainable. <...
What is Coaching Like?
In this episode, I go into what coaching is actually like. I used to say it is like private lessons for your brain, but you'll find out why I don't think that way anymore.
I filled 20 journals in 6 years... here's why.
In this episode, I talk about journaling and self-coaching. Getting to know yourself is one of the most important things you can ever do for yourself. Listen to find out how to do this and make it a daily practice.
Run toward what you want... (and don't make art on defense...)
In this episode, we talk about my FAVORITE quote: Run toward what you want, not away from what you don't. AND how that applies to every level of your life and career as a musician/artist/creative/human.
Your Career in Seasons
In this episode, I talk about how to think of your career in seasons. Most of the time we don't think of building taking time, but here we talk about laying the foundation of a sustainable career intentionally.
Getting Started on Social Media
In this episode, we are going to be talking about the lies our brains tell us when we get started.
Is performing self-indulgent?
In this episode, I go on a rampage of love for what I do. Performing is not self-indulgent. Teaching is not a waste of time (no matter if your students practice). Find the deeper meaning.
Why I love coaching...
In this episode, I tell my story. I was asked by somebody on a preliminary call what I loved about coaching. We didn't have an extra 20 mins to chat, but I thought I'd share with everyone!
Direct to Consumer Music: Why Posting on Social Media Will Build Confidence
In this episode, we talk about the unwritten rules that music school imposes on our social media presence, why posting will skyrocket your confidence (ultimately), and why it is vital to show who we are as artists right now.
5 things to do to set up your music career... (before leaving school)
In this episode, I break down 5 ways you can set up your music career before leaving school. These things can ALL be practiced, and the better you get at them, the more money you will make. 100%.
The 4-Hat Framework for running your career like a business
In this episode, I talk about my 4-hat framework for having a career as a musician in the 2026. These are essential to organize your tasks, time, mindset, and more. Learn what they are and how you can implement them...
5 ways to immediately improve your playing without practicing more
In this episode, we talk about the ways you can improve your playing without putting in more hours than you already are. These are all CRUCIAL mindset shifts. If you have ever felt like you have to "get out of your own way" this episode is for ...
Money Mindset as a Musician with Kelly Riordan
In this episode, I interview Kelly Riordan who is the founder of Outside the Bachs. She runs an incredible program helping musicians build a full-time music studio. We talk about the mindset behind running your own business and taking charge of...
The Mindset Behind a Portfolio Career
In this episode, we talk about what it takes (mentally/emotionally) to have a portfolio career in music. AND why it goes against what we are sometimes taught in music school. Register for the workshop! June 20th, 2026 :
Compare and Despair
In this episode, we talk about compare and despair. It was an episode inspired by someone I coached the other day seeming to think that everyone had it "easier" than they did... Let's chat about it...
Why believing in yourself is easier...
In this episode, we talk about why it is actually harder to not believe in yourself... This is counterintuitive and more big-picture, but you'll want to hear why.
A Major Practice Breakthrough...
In this episode, I talk about a major practice breakthrough one of my clients had this week. We talk about the idea of hosting our own practice time instead of feeling like a guest...
The Shame Backpack
In this episode, we talk about the shame backpack: what it is, and how to put it down...
Lessons I Learned from My Mom 💕
Happy Mother's Day!! Paying homage to my mom this week with some of the lessons I learned from her. Some were explicitly taught, and some were learned by example. Either way, y'all gotta hear them. They're so good!
The Self-Talk Episode
In this episode, we talk about self-talk.Why it's URGENT to do something about it if it's not serving you. What to do instead. How it can change your life...
A Case for Possibility
In this episode, we talk about the case for creating so much desire through possibility that fear and self-punishment become a thing of the past...
Work/Life Balance for Musicians?
In this episode, I talk about work/life balance as a musician. Not as a prescription, but as a way of being so things feel more in control and balanced no matter what work or life throw at you.
The Pillars of Self-Sabotage
In this episode, we talk about the signs to look out for when identifying self-sabotage... Want the antidote? Join me April 18, 2026 for a class on how to get rid of self-sabotage for good...
