Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland engages with Dr. Brad Fugate, a professor of music theater, to explore the intersections of embodied creativity, gender identity, and the evolving landscape of music education. They discuss Brad's journey as a countertenor, the historical context of gender roles in music, and the importance of creating safe spaces for students to express themselves. The conversation also explores the impact of social media on ...
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Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland engages with Dr. Brad Fugate, a professor of music theater, to explore the intersections of embodied creativity, gender identity, and the evolving landscape of music education. They discuss Brad's journey as a countertenor, the historical context of gender roles in music, and the importance of creating safe spaces for students to express themselves. The conversation also explores the impact of social media on ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland engages with Dr. Brad Fugate, a professor of music theater, to explore the intersections of embodied creativity, gender identity, and the evolving landscape of music education. They discuss Brad's journey as a countertenor, the historical context of gender roles in music, and the importance of creating safe spaces for students to express themselves. The conversation also explores the impact of social media on ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland and guest Karen Cubides discuss the launch of a new coaching program focused on embodied education in the performing arts. They explore the importance of clarity in coaching, the slow adoption of coaching practices in the music industry, and the distinctions between various types of coaching. The conversation delves into the role of somatic coaching, the significance of co-regulation in the coaching relation...
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Becoming Embodied podcast, host Shawn L Copeland engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Lee Pearson, exploring her extensive journey through music, education, and personal growth. They discuss the challenges faced by musicians, including feelings of inadequacy, physical pain, and the impact of family dynamics on one's identity. Lee shares her transformative experiences in education and the importance of inclusion in the arts, emphasizing the nee...
Send us a text Summary In this episode of the Becoming Embodied podcast, host Shawn L Copeland engages in a deep conversation with Dr. Lea Pearson, exploring her extensive journey through music, education, and the challenges faced by musicians. They discuss the importance of safety and belonging in fostering creativity, the impact of family dynamics on self-worth, and the systemic issues within music education that contribute to feelings of inadequacy among musicians. Lea shares her personal...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland and guest Dr. Jackie McElwain delve into the themes of safety, belonging, and self-mapping in the context of embodied creativity. They explore their personal journeys, the importance of creating safe spaces for expression, and the challenges of vulnerability in performance. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding oneself to foster a sense of belonging within communities and the creative...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming Embodied podcast, host Shawn L Copeland delves into the foundational values of safety and belonging in the context of embodied creativity. He discusses the importance of safety in somatic work, drawing insights from the non-binary community and the neuroscience behind our nervous system's responses. The conversation explores how panic responses can hinder creativity and offers practical techniques for regulating the nervous system through mindfu...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland shares exciting updates about the mBODYed program, including a new website, core values, educational opportunities, and recent certifications. He emphasizes the importance of safety, belonging, and embodiment in fostering creativity and personal development. Shawn also introduces a new somatic coaching program and reflects on his recent teaching experience in Puerto Rico, highlighting the significance of ide...
Send us a text In this special episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland reflects on the journey of the first season, expressing gratitude to listeners and collaborators. He highlights key topics covered, shares excitement for future episodes, and emphasizes the importance of community engagement and feedback. The episode concludes with acknowledgments and warm wishes for the holidays. Becoming mBODYed is a production of and copyrighted by mBODYed, LLC, 2024. www.mbodyed....
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubidis and Brian Kai Chen, delve into the transformative power of embodied education in the performing arts. They discuss the challenges of navigating difficult conversations, the impact of empathy and authenticity in teaching, and the importance of inclusion and accessibility in music education. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in teaching philosophy towards a more ...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland and guest Karen Cubides delve into the evolving landscape of leadership, inspired by Brene Brown's insights on empathy and connection. They discuss the importance of self-connection as a precursor to building community and explore the challenges of language in creating safe spaces for musicians. The conversation also touches on energy healing, the science of chakras, and the biases that exist within music ed...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn L Copeland, along with guests Karen Cubides and Brian Kai Chin, delve into the intersection of music education, creativity, and the importance of belonging. They explore Brian's unique journey in academia, the systemic issues within music training, and the transformative power of the Alexander Technique. The conversation emphasizes the need for a safe and supportive environment in arts education to foster individuality...
Send us a text In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the role of curiosity, trial and error, and external focus in learning and movement. They use Karen's son's experience of learning to walk as an example of how the body naturally learns and adapts. They explore the concept of flashlighting and floodlighting attention, and how our attentional system affects our movement. They also discuss the importance of play and the impact of safety and belonging on learning and development. In this co...
Send us a text Summary In this episode, Shawn and Karen discuss the concept of Becoming mBODYed and its importance in the performing arts. They explore how safety and belonging are central to this work and how it can help artists thrive. They also delve into the topics of perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the continual learning mindset. The conversation highlights the need for personal development and self-connection alongside mastering the craft. Overall, the episode emphasizes the powe...
Send us a text In this episode, Shawn and Karen continue discussing embodied belonging and its impact on creativity. They explore the importance of recognizing and valuing one's unique voice and creative output before seeking validation from others. They also discuss how to find balance between learning and encouraging creativity, and how to reconnect with one's deep why. Shawn explains the concept of creative embodiment and shares practical strategies for cultivating a healthy relationship w...
Send us a text "Movement is the direct pathway from imagination to performance. For reasons we may not be able to explain, these pathways get blocked. Becoming mBODYed will help you open these pathways, leading you to find the authentic expression of your creativity and imagination." In this episode, Shawn Copeland and Karen Cubides discuss the concept of belonging and its role in cultivating embodied creativity. They explore how our nervous system and beliefs can create blocks in our moveme...
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland and guest Karen Cubides discuss the concept of belonging and its connection to Shawn's personal story. Shawn shares his journey of self-discovery and finding his place in various communities, from his Southern family to the music world. He also talks about his experience with a career-ending injury and how it led him to start his own business, mBODYed. The conversation explores the importance of safety, authen...
Send us a text Announcing the Podcast! Becoming mBODYed is a production of and copyrighted by mBODYed, LLC, 2024. www.mbodyed.com Follow me at https://www.instagram.com/mbodyed/ and https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61566020594221 The intro and exit music is Dark Matter by Carlos Velez, recorded by Tosca Duo on their CD Dimensions. A link to Carlos’s music is available at https://composercarlosvelez.wixsite.com/carlosvelezmusic/about-me.
Send us a text In this episode of the Becoming mBODYed podcast, host Shawn Copeland engages with Dr. Brad Fugate, a professor of music theater, to explore the intersections of embodied creativity, gender identity, and the evolving landscape of music education. They discuss Brad's journey as a countertenor, the historical context of gender roles in music, and the importance of creating safe spaces for students to express themselves. The conversation also explores the impact of social media on ...
