Take the Stage Opera

Host Evan discusses toxic positivity and its counterpart, toxic negativity, in the context of an operatic career, using personal anecdotes about overthinking enjoyment during leisure time to explore how mindset affects artistic work.

The host, a mindfulness coach, shares a personal reflection on his birthday experiences and introduces sadhana as a spiritual practice for real-life application, particularly for artists navigating entrepreneurial pressures.

A mindfulness coach shares a personal anecdote about dropping a pencil to illustrate how artists can avoid making small setbacks seem dramatic and instead focus on creating momentum and joy in their careers.

The host shares personal news about moving to Texas for academic pursuits while continuing to blend music and mindfulness coaching for artists.

This episode encourages listeners to practice self-appreciation and gratitude for small daily accomplishments as part of navigating entrepreneurial pressures in artistic careers.

The host shares a personal story about his daughter's perception that all parents are involved in opera singing and dancing, using it to reflect on how children's limited experiences shape their understanding of adult careers in the arts.

A mindfulness coach discusses personal family considerations about moving for education opportunities while reflecting on career pressures for artists.

This episode features a discussion on self-care for singers with guest Gina Morgano, focusing on mindfulness and emotional resilience in their entrepreneurial careers.

A mindfulness coach shares a personal story about practicing 'taking up space' by extending a voice student recital beyond the planned time to illustrate how artists can own their presence.

A mindfulness coach discusses helping artists navigate career pressures and announces an audition course for high school students to build emotional resilience.

A mindfulness coach shares personal experiences and insights to help artists overcome obstacles and advance their careers.

Mindfulness coach Evan Dunbaritone discusses overcoming obstacles in artistic careers and shares personal experiences from a busy week including community volunteering.

A mindfulness coach discusses how sickness can provide an opportunity to slow down and shift perspective, particularly for singers dealing with career pressures.

A mindfulness coach discusses the importance of honesty in career development for artists and entrepreneurs, while sharing personal updates and Olympic commentary.

A mindfulness coach discusses how coaching helped him make intentional decisions about his projects and clear his thoughts through a coaching swap with another coach.

This episode introduces mindfulness coaching for artists, promotes the MAPS Institute's free wellness resources, and shares the host's excitement about a published article and recent client interactions.

The host discusses balancing family activities like watching gymnastics with career coaching for artists, while planning a weekend trip to see Simone Biles.

A life coach discusses setting boundaries and finding balance while navigating the pressures of an artistic career and personal challenges like new parenthood and emotional stress.

This episode explores embracing natural change and letting go of frustrations to help artists navigate their careers.

This episode of the Take the Stage Coaching Podcast, hosted by Evan Dunn-Baratone, explores how to navigate the pressures of an artistic career, inspired by a blog post by Emily Ricks, while also acknowledging listener support and personal family matters.

The host shares personal family news and experiences to demonstrate how thought work applies in real-life situations, aiming to help listeners apply coaching principles to their own emotional lives.

This episode explores why artists choose singing or acting as a career, examining dreams of fame, financial security, and performing on prestigious stages like La Scala.

A mindfulness coach discusses balancing personal artistic pursuits with coaching high schoolers on audition preparation and stress management for singing careers.

A mindfulness coach discusses navigating personal transitions and planning strategies for artists facing career and life changes.

This episode discusses four life-changing books that help artists and entrepreneurs navigate emotions and career challenges through mindfulness and personal growth.

A mindfulness coach for artists discusses navigating the mixed emotions of the holiday season, sharing personal childhood experiences of anticipation and post-celebration letdown to help performers manage similar feelings in their careers.

This episode explores how to handle unexpected challenges in auditions and artistic careers, drawing parallels to the host's personal experience preparing for the birth of his third child.

A mindfulness coach shares personal vacation experiences and lessons learned about relaxation, family time, and friendship during a trip to Florida and Disney.

The host addresses a listener's question about applying thought work to manage anxiety and depression in an artistic career, offering empathy and support.

A mindfulness coach shares personal experiences with movement improvisation exercises to improve acting physicality while preparing for a theater role.

A mindfulness coach discusses balancing artistic careers and self-care during hectic performance weeks, prompting reflection on future life choices.

This episode explores the challenge of decision-making for artists, using the host's own struggle to choose a podcast topic as a relatable example to encourage listeners to stop overthinking and take action in their careers.

This episode celebrates the podcast's 50th milestone while addressing the challenges artists face in their careers and encouraging proactive action over self-limitation.

A mindfulness coach discusses how to start practicing mindfulness, especially for artists facing career pressures, while sharing personal updates about his baby's health and family life.

A mindfulness coach reflects on personal grief and the Ukraine invasion, offering insights on finding peace amidst turmoil for artists and entrepreneurs.

This episode explores practical strategies for shifting from negative to positive thinking, using a personal story about helping with family renovations to illustrate the concepts.

A mindfulness coach discusses why self-care doesn't work for artists navigating entrepreneurial careers, while sharing personal experiences from musical theater rehearsals.

A mindfulness coach discusses self-care for artists and entrepreneurs while sharing personal anecdotes about recording challenges and excitement for the Olympics.

Life coach Evan Dunn discusses how daily choices act as votes for desired outcomes in an artistic career, emphasizing emotional health and work-life balance.

This episode explores lessons from the Bhagavad Gita to help artists overcome frustration and improve their results in their entrepreneurial careers.

The host discusses his struggles with Marvel movies, particularly their long action scenes, CGI, and lack of perceived risk, questioning how to care about characters and stories, while contrasting with better action stories like Lord of the Rings.

This episode focuses on prioritizing mental health for artists, addressing self-comparison and negative self-talk while emphasizing personal value and potential success.

This episode explores two common unhelpful ways of facing emotions that artists can stop doing immediately to advance their careers, presented by a mindfulness coach.

A mindfulness coach shares personal holiday traditions and reflections on creating intentional joy, connecting it to artistic career navigation.

A mindfulness coach discusses helping artists navigate career pressures and shares excitement about an upcoming workshop with high school choir students.

Life coach Evan Dunn interviews his wife Hannah about the benefits of mindfulness for artists navigating career pressures, recorded during their date night.

This episode explores how feelings serve artists in their careers, inspired by Mr.

This episode explores performance anxiety in opera careers, offering advice for singers in practice and auditions, while the host shares personal anecdotes about her passion for gymnastics and Olympic viewing challenges.

A mindfulness coach shares personal anecdotes about gardening and family to inspire artists to embrace their current circumstances and grow in their careers.

The host discusses returning to auditioning after taking time to develop voice technique, emphasizing the challenges of an operatic career and the importance of gratitude and persistence.