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
98 episodes
When teachers are discouraging... how to handle it!
This is a sensitive topic with lots of nuance. Here's a YouTube video about the same topic for more insight into some of what we covered in the podcast. Click Here
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A reflection on over 90 episodes of Align Your Mind...
This podcast was inspired by me seeing that we have over 90 (?!) episodes. It goes into my own story with mindset work, my connection to the podcast, why it has taken different forms, etc. THANK YOU for being here and listening. Res...
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Do you care about what other people think?
In this episode, we talk about the judgments we hold about "caring." Specifically about what other people think, why it is SO human and normal, and what to do instead of trying to "not care."
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Pedagogy, Mindset, and the Classical Music Industry
This one is all about how we teach, how mindset plays into that on the part of the student and the teacher, AND how we should be facilitators of exploration, not prescribers of "right and wrong."
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Perfectionism through the lens of love
I wrote this inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert's Letters from Love practice. I read what I wrote and broke it down a bit further. Enjoy :)https://elizabethgilbert.substack.com/
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My Self-Love Journey ❤️
My journey with coaching is one of self-love. You are the longest relationship you'll ever have. If you'd like to make it a better one, listen up! Sending you all love :)
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Rollerblading and Flute Playing (an episode about self-trust)
Listen to find out why I think I might be better at rollerblading than playing the flute (I'm almost not joking... 😅). This is really about how to bring self-trust into your practice room.
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🪴The Plant Metaphor (transform your outlook on growth in 10 mins)
Your plant is your playing. What kind of environment are you creating for your abilities to grow?? This what we talk about this week! Enjoy :)
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How to stop being mean to yourself (the silly goose method)
Hey Silly Geese :) Let me know if you try this method!
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Framing
In this episode, I talk about a recent trip to the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, how we frame events in our lives, my story with how I framed my biggest failure, a microphone mishap, and more! Check it out ;)Substack: https://chelseatan...
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How do you know if you're a professional musician? (and does it matter??)
In this episode, I respond to a prompt from a Flute Facebook group that I saw. I had a lot of thoughts - and according to some people's definitions of "professional flutist" I don't fit the bill... Obviously I have a lot to say about this, so b...
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Don't Tell Me I'm Talented...
In this episode, I revisit my very FIRST blog post ever from 2019. I had just found coaching, and this was my first attempt at writing about the subject. Since then I haven't been able to shut up about it. 😂Join the
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Personal thoughts on goals for 2025
Some ramblings on goals and goal setting - my approach to goals moving forward and more! If you're looking for a more tangible approach, I've got you. Download my free Goal Setting ...
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Expectations (during the holidays and beyond)
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Rumination
In this episode, we talk about why rumination isn't essential for growth (and how it can actually be harmful!). Listen to find out how you can reroute these thought patterns in real time!Join the Align Your Mind Skool Community:http...
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Throwing Yourself into the Fire
In this episode, we talk about the common advice of "throwing yourself into the fire."Join the Skool Community https://www.skool.com/align-your-mind-5696/about
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Deciding Ahead of Time
This week we are talking about deciding how we are going to treat ourselves AFTER the audition. AND if you're interested in joining the Skool community, it is open (for free forever) for the first 100 members!! So, run, don't walk!...
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Sitting in the Ability Gap
In this episode, we discuss the beauty of every phase of your playing as a musician.
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"It was supposed to be worth it..."
In this episode, we talk about how your relationship with yourself directly affects your playing, your potential, and your well-being.
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Stop trying to impress your teacher...
In this episode, we talk about how trying to impress your teacher can be the downfall of your progress AND how you can shift your perspective to gain confidence and take ownership of your playing. This is one of my most favorite things to talk ...
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Career Possibilities in Arts Admin with Mily Harrod
In this episode, I talk to Mily Harrod, Arts Admin Career Coach. We talk about her jouney as a flutist, performer, and how arts administration changed her entire career and how she absolutely loves that she found this possibility. Liste...
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Navigating a Dynamic Career in Music with Julee Kim Walker
In this episode, we have Julee Kim Walker on the podcast! She is the Associate Professor of Flute at Texas A&M Commerce and a wonderful mentor to so many musicians. If you feel like you don't know exactly where to start when it...
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