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Welcome to this joint podcast episode! This is part 1 (of 2) of my conversation with Dannielle Caldwell, content creator extraordinaire, co-host of MTPT (Music Till Proven Therapy) podcast, and the creator of the all-new NEW PROFESSIONAL RETREAT! The retreat is happening THIS Saturday, September 28th, and you can still register up until Friday. There are limited spaces, so make sure you register now!
In part 2, Dannielle shares all about the retreat and I share a special discount for all of you! Check out the second half of this episode here: www.musictherapynow.net/podcast and register for the retreat here: www.musictherapynow.net/newprofessionals
These episodes are great for all music therapists, not just new professionals, as we share our stories and glean wisdom from the steps weâve taken. Hope you enjoy!
Connect with Dannielle here!
@mtptpod
@danniellemtbc
@musictherapynow_
@musictherapyednow
www.musictherapynow.net
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Welcome to this joint podcast episode! You'll hear part 1 on the Able Voice Podcast with Hayley and Kim of Synergy Wellness.
Some topics from the episode:
Behind Not Your Average Music Therapist podcastCompetency and ExperienceWhat would you tell your younger self?Life adviceReminders on how to be humanAnd the book I referenced, which I could not remember the name of, is Defining Music Therapy by Kenneth Bruscia.
Enjoy the episode!
Connect with the guests
Instagram: @synergymusictherapy, @ablevoicepodcast, @mtahayley, @mta.kimberly
Email: [email protected]
Website: synergymusictherapy.com
Facebook: facebook.com/synergymusictherapy
You're always welcome to send me a message at [email protected] OR connect on Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest, @musiccanhelp, @nymusictherapy, @musictherapistpod
P.S. it's beanie season!!! You can find them here: kimbest.com/shop
About the guests:
Hayley (she/her) is a certified music therapist, speaker, and author living in Bermuda! She is passionate about lots of things including accessibility, anti-oppressive practice, and finds her clinical passion in working with older adults (e.g. dementia care and end-of-life care) and in neurologic rehabilitation.
Kim (she/her) is a certified music therapist and singer-songwriter based in Kingston, Ontario. She works with many people, but her main area of focus is within the realm of mental health care, supporting people of all ages in living a fulfilled and healthy life.
Together, Kim and Hayley, are the co-founders of Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness services which is the umbrella hub for a number of passion projects including the Able Voice Podcast. Under the Synergy MT brand, Hayley and Kim offer music therapy sessions with a team spanning across Canada and Bermuda, have released sticker collections, and most recently introducing their new Synergy Soirée series of events.
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This episode is real, raw, and oh so honest. Many of us have had less-than-ideal experiences working for other music therapists, and weâre here to spill the tea. Please know that these are our personal experiences, thoughts, and perspectives. I truly hope there are music therapy businesses out there doing things differently, but for now we will open the conversation up so that maybe, just maybe another music therapist wonât go through what weâve each been through.
Just a note, this episode was recorded in 2023.
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Head over to kimbest.substack.com to share your thoughts and see what other people are saying about this episode!
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Notes from the episode âŹïž
Links:
Shannonâs podcast, Casually Green on SpotifyPros and Cons of Subcontracting, episode with Tricia Caiati from Care Chronicles PodcastTherapeutic crisis interventionMIT living wage calculatorTopics from the episode:
What are the worst things you went through in music therapy jobs?What kept you in music therapy? How to fall in love with it again. Why it doesnât work (MTs having employees)Is happiness in our jobs possible? Business ownership solo vs having employeesAbundance mindset vs scarcityThoughts for the music therapy business ownersAdvice for new professionals:
Sense of self outside of music therapyNetwork and support systemTrust yourself and your experiences Personal wellness checklist at the end of the survey_________________
Connect with the guests in this episode!
Jules Joyce
Pronouns: she/they
FB: Juliana Rose
Instagram: @_jujujules11
Cheyenna Eagle
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Email: [email protected]
FB: Cheya-Rain Eagle
Instagram: @cheyarain
Shannon Ogden
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Instagram: @shannon_mtbc
If youâd like to share your story, email [email protected].
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If youâd like to join the âpodâ that supports this podcast, go to patreon.com/kimbest.
And here are some extra links for you:
kimbest.com for resources and added support for music therapists
Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest, @musiccanhelp, @nymusictherapy, @musictherapistpod
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I recorded this in April, right after World Music Therapy week. So, enjoy all things music therapy in this episode!
Here are some of the topics discussed.
-using flute in music therapy sessions
-adults with dementia using jumbo guitar picks
-QUESTION: âI really love the field of music therapy, but Iâm not sure if Iâm going to be a good music therapist. Any advice?â
-QUESTION: âmt intern here! do you recommend being a contract MT or being hired by a facility and why?â
-QUESTION: âWhat is one thing you like about yourself?â
-QUESTION: âHow did you decide to become a music therapist?â
Send in your own anonymous question: https://ngl.link/kimberlyjanebest1
Check out Patreon: patreon.com/kimbest
Read some creative writing: kimbest.substack.com
Kim on Instagram: instagram.com/kimberlyjanebest
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How the heck do we take time off???? Letâs get to the heart of the matter in this episode with a follow-up reference guide that you can download for free.
Instagram post referenced in the episode:
https://www.instagram.com/p/C1SQN9YxiC2/?igsh=cGUyZ3dqc2MyZXg5
Articles on the Mother Wound:
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/addiction-and-recovery/201910/the-mother-wound
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/un-numb/202311/mending-the-mother-wound
Take Time Off REFERENCE:
kimbest.com/resources
Substack: https://kimbest.substack.com/
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/kimbest (letâs be pen-pals!)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyjanebest
Email: [email protected]
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The podcast is back up! Enjoy this episode that provides some space for you to recognize your growth, breathe, and look lovingly into the rest of the year.
To read my writings: kimbest.substack.com
To become a BFF behind the scenes: patreon.com/kimbest
kimbest.com for resources, products, and added support for music therapists
âŠand Instagram:
@kimberlyjanebest on Instagram
@musiccanhelp on Instagram
@nymusictherapy on Instagram
@musictherapistpod for this podcast on Instagram
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In this episode, Tricia and I chat about subcontracting and our many opinions and experiences with contract-style work. We dive into the model of private practice music therapy businesses, and I offer a new model of business that I am excited to see unfold and develop. This is the first time I am sharing this new model publicly, and I hope you are inspired to try new things in your life and work to make each day more fulfilling.
Find Tricia online:
@care-chronicles on Instagram
Care-chronicles.com
Email: hello@care-chronicles
And all the links that I had mentioned:
kimbest.com for resources and support for music therapists
@kimberlyjanebest on Instagram
@musiccanhelp on Instagram
@nymusictherapy on Instagram
@musictherapistpod for this podcast on Instagram
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I have had my share of proposing music therapy programs, networking with administrators, and giving presentations to anyone who will listen.
These years have given me insight into the most important parts of the process - what actually matters. I care about your time and our sustainability as a profession, so in this conversation I break down the key pieces that really matter.
Find the powerpoint slides here as a PDF.
Hope you walk away with ideas and next steps!
P.S. I have just started up my Patreon Page, so check it out! Itâs a place where you get behind-the-scenes, early and exclusive access, and conversations with like-minded beautiful people, As a patron, you get to choose which tier you want to be - the $10/month tier is probably my favorite because you get a letter of encouragement in the mail and get to call yourself a âpen-pal.â It just makes me smile! There are other options as well which offer you coaching, art in the mail, etc. Canât wait to build our little community over there!
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Letâs change the world together by incorporating this into our lives more. Letâs take this in our jobs in a real and meaningful way. Letâs set a new standard of work and life balance and live fulfilling, rest-filed lives.
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What is presence and how can we have more of it in our work and life?
Enjoy my husband's little hello around the 10 min mark. :)
New resource about the re-certification process for music therapists can be found here: kimbest.com/resources
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Last month was the one year anniversary of my friendâs death, and I thought it would be a good time to chat about grief. Please excuse the driving noises! It gets better about halfway through. P.S. âChurch of Griefâ coming soon!
Please honor Sara with me by enjoying all the music she shared with the world in her short life. Hereâs a link to her Youtube page with the bulk of her recorded work. You can also listen to What My Body Needs on Spotify.
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Letâs dive deeper into this phrase and why it bothers us so much. This is a short and sweet episode on the name that bugs us to no end, and maybe this chat will help us see it differently.
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Hi friends, we are back! Please enjoy this episode about the freedom to create your own timeline, answers to your questions, and a nice conversation about imposter syndrome - something weâve all felt before!
Follow me on instagram: @kimberlyjanebest
Buy a shirt: kimbest.com/shop
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Sharing a little update on life and work. Itâs wild to think about where I was and where I am now. Hope this episode encourages you to keep chasing your dreams. Let yourself be open to the possibilities of good things coming your way. I also briefly go over the structure of hospice in states of a certificate of need. Itâs confusing, but maybe a bit simpler after listening to the episode.
Buy a shirt: kimbest.com/shop
Follow Music Can Help: @musiccanhelp
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Happy New Year! This conversation was from an event held at Nazareth College back in February 2022. Here, Kim is speaking with the Women in the Industry club about Networking (Compassion), Branding (Authenticity), Job Opportunities (Love), and Future (Change). The conversation concludes with a Q&A. Enjoy!
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How can we respect ourselves, our time, and our energy so that others also respect these? Hereâs a conversation around burnout and the unrealistic expectations we may have. What would a sustainable job look like?
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Greg Best, musician, producer, and husband to Kim, joins us on the podcast for our second conversation about energy. He shares his thoughts, processes, and experience with us around this topic. Greg and Kim talk about their differences and how energy brings together dark and light. Please enjoy this conversation!
Greg on Instagram: @gregbestever
Listen to Gregâs music: This Is Greg Best Spotify Playlist
Follow along here: besteverproductions.live
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Join me in gathering the wisdom of the ages with Deforia Lane, as we talk about music therapy at different stages of life, the challenges of creating balance, and knowing what your purpose is. What an honor it was to record this one!
Nazareth College chapter of AMTAS Mini Conference with Dr. Deforia Lane as the keynote speaker: https://fb.me/e/5S0ePT9yM
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What goes into all of this stuff that we do?
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AKA: the wrong way for me to market this podcast. And thoughts on creating equilibrium.
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