It's our final episode. It’s in a different format. John, Sheila and Elise each do a final sign off. Sheila and Elise tell us what they got out of making and listening to the podcast. John talks about the original objectives and how things changed over time. Conversations with amazing co-hosts and guests felt like getting a wellness degree of sorts. He refined his practical approach to achieving wellness and balance, then developed his strategic approach. It feels like the right time to stop. We thank each other and our listeners for what we made and enjoyed together.
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It's our final episode. It’s in a different format. John, Sheila and Elise each do a final sign off. Sheila and Elise tell us what they got out of making and listening to the podcast. John talks about the original objectives and how things changed over time. Conversations with amazing co-hosts and guests felt like getting a wellness degree of sorts. He refined his practical approach to achieving wellness and balance, then developed his strategic approach. It feels like the right time to stop. We thank each other and our listeners for what we made and enjoyed together.
E168 JD Smigelski Mental Health & Touring as a Musician
Let's Be Well Together
30 minutes 16 seconds
7 months ago
E168 JD Smigelski Mental Health & Touring as a Musician
1. We ask Elise about experiences as a new mom. Life after having a baby reshapes daily routines and social connections. The spontaneity of outings, casual conversations at work, and personal autonomy are often replaced with meticulous planning. Though rewarding, the shift can be isolating at times. Baby groups and neighborhood walks provide brief but meaningful social interactions that help bridge the gap. 2. Interview – Guitarist JD Smigelski shares a raw account of managing depression, anxiety, and imposter syndrome throughout his life and career as a professional musician. Touring intensifies these struggles—despite being constantly surrounded by people, feelings of isolation persist. Through trial and error, JD moved from medication to more natural coping strategies like staying active, spending time in nature, and practicing present-moment awareness. Music, while therapeutic, also exposes his emotional state, forcing him to confront what he feels rather than hide it. 3. Running Popup – I like the expression, “Live Life in Every Breath”, but what does it mean in practice? I'm learning that it means appreciating what I have now, like my home and its view, without fretting about potential future losses. It's about enjoying today and trusting that I'll handle tomorrow when it comes.
Let's Be Well Together
It's our final episode. It’s in a different format. John, Sheila and Elise each do a final sign off. Sheila and Elise tell us what they got out of making and listening to the podcast. John talks about the original objectives and how things changed over time. Conversations with amazing co-hosts and guests felt like getting a wellness degree of sorts. He refined his practical approach to achieving wellness and balance, then developed his strategic approach. It feels like the right time to stop. We thank each other and our listeners for what we made and enjoyed together.
