Championship Traits For Life - Christine Krall
Who would’ve thought athletic coaching could translate into mental fitness advice?
Figure Skating Olympian & Coach, Christine Krall, has been on the ice arabesque-ing and coaching for a combined 49+ years, and today on our WIN podcast she taught us many pivotal lessons that we can easily apply to the way we approach life’s obstacles. In this episode you will learn about… – The “Silent Trainer” – Quantifiable feedback before the “do it again” method – Understanding young athletes’ need for mental health practices.
Soundboard: Music & Mental Fitness Across Generations with Auti
Although she was just 14 years old when she became a viral singing sensation, this singer-songwriter has always been an old soul. Auti has gone on to win awards and use her platform to advocate for suicide and bullying prevention.
These two Pivotal Records Artists and Pivotal Moments Media Ambassadors open up about losing someone to suicide, the uphill battles they’ve had to overcome on their healing journeys and show us how mental health crises can arise in anyone- in any stage of life. The pair may seem very different on the outside, but their passions for mental fitness and music bring them together, and much more.
Be sure to listen to Auti’s new song, “4 years”, written in memory of her friend.
Show Notes:
0:00 Intro
1:00 Ty asks Auti who she is
1:46 Auti talks about her love for music, how she started writing music, and why she advocates for mental health awareness
4:00 Ty and Auti touch on both losing someone to suicide and Auti explains how writing has helped her
6:30 The two artists talk about family, friends, and support
8:45 Auti shares her perspective and how she stays positive
12:00 Ty asks Auti about the pivotal moments of her life
14:00 The two talk about creating “music that matters”
16:20 Ty asks Auti what brings her joy
18:00 Episode close
Soundboard: Country Artist Michael Ray
Country music singer-songwriter Michael Ray recently had his single “Whiskey And Rain” soar to the No. 1 spot on country radio. While his hard work and determination through the infamous covid quarantine gained him success, Ty Herndon sits down with him to get a look at the mental fitness practices that went on behind the scenes.
Get ready for an honest episode about breaking patterns, holding onto hope, and cold showers. Learn how Michael Ray strengthens his mental fitness and rides the wave of pivotal moments.
Michael Ray’s Higher Education EP is available now to listen & download!
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
1:11 Michael expresses how he practices mental fitness while having his song “Whiskey and Rain” reach #1 on the charts.
4:24 Ty asks Michael what he does to help promote positivity and gratitude to his team.
7:07 Michael details his experience making his album and music video during Covid
10:45 Ty mentions how artists sometimes doubt themselves and asks Michael what the pivotal moment was that kept him moving forward.
15:16 Michael explains lessons learned in his mental health journey
18:02 The artists discuss breaking generational patterns about mental health education, how we’re raised by “broken people”, and that we’re all healing.
20:17 Ty asks Michael what he would tell his younger self, Michael reflects on growing up in a broken home.
22:18 Michael talks about what he does to stay positive and how a quote from Tyler Perry’s latest “Madea” movie keeps him going.
24:30 Close
Soundboard: Grammy Award Winner LeAnn Rimes
Growing up in the music industry is sure to come with many twists and turns. And spoiler alert- there’s no guide on how to navigate your mental health that comes with the fame. So how do these stars do it and what do they wish they could tell their younger selves?
In the premiere of Soundboard, we’re getting to know international multi-platinum selling acclaimed singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter LeAnn Rimes like never before. She joins Soundboard host and fellow Grammy-nominated artist Ty Herndon for a conversation as these two longtime friends recall their first times performing together, complications in LeAnn’s career as a young star, details about their personal mental fitness journeys reflected in their new music, and more.
Show Notes
00:00 Intro
3:45 Ty asks “Who is LeAnn Rimes?”
6:00 Ty talks about when he first met LeAnn and the first times they performed together
10:00 LeAnn and Ty discuss what it means to be an artist
12:20 Ty asks LeAnn what she would tell the younger version of herself
14:25 Ty asks LeAnn what the pivotal moments of her life were
14:55 LeAnn talks about the situation and challenges she experienced as a young artist
19:00 Ty talks about the opportunity of being able to help people
21:00 LeAnn discusses her perspective and how she takes care of herself
22:20 Ty asks LeAnn what brings her joy
24:30 LeAnn discusses her new album, God’s Work
27:00 Close
Rise Above the Challenges with Jason Cormier
“Nothing is insurmountable.” Jenn is joined by a very special guest and new member of the Pivotal Moments Media team, Jason Cormier. As if being a renowned neurosurgeon wasn’t enough, Jason also works with high level sporting organizations, has a background in music and is the author of his upcoming book, “Driven.”
Needless to say, he has a lot of insight to share – which he does! Join Jason and Jenn for a conversation about the importance of life’s turns, addressing the challenges, deciding how to handle failures and more. Plus, Jason gives a preview of his book with a heartfelt story featured in its introduction!
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-cormier-md-83995515
SHOW NOTES/”KEY TAKEAWAYS”:
00:00 Jenn opens the floor Jason Cormier, a new host on the Pivotal Moments Media team
1:06 Jason introduces himself as a father and neurosurgeon, briefly discussing his diverse past in the racing and music industries
4:01 Jason explains to the audience how his work in the medical field led him to collaborations with high level sporting organizations, to write a book, and to create music as a producer
9:24 Jenn and Jason chat about music and how it relates to the mind in their everyday lives
11:11 Jason tees up his upcoming book, “Driven”, hoping to inspire people to push past adversity
14:29 Jason tells the audience how he defines mental fitness as power of passion, willpower and drive, noting that mental fitness is a state of wellbeing that includes the emotional, social, financial and the physical
18:43 Jenn and Jason discuss why people fail, noting contributing aspects including – bad parenting, social media, a negative environment and a lack of patience
22:43 Jason discloses a heartfelt story from the introduction of his new book
28:20 Jason leaves parting words for the PMM audience
30:38 Jenn closes the show
QUOTES MENTIONED:
“You can do anything you want.” – Jason
“Music stimulates the mind in so many ways.” – Jason
“Rise above those challenges of people telling you you can’t do something. And I think when someone tells you you can’t do something, it just means ‘look, I can’t do it with you’, but some way I’m going to make it happen.” – Jason
“I have a lot of failures… You have to choose whether or not you’re going to succumb to your failures or you’re going to learn from them.” – Jason
“Mental fitness is most well defined as a state of wellbeing.. Having a positive sense of how we feel, how we think and act.” – Jason
“Celebrate the failures.” – Jenn
“Unfettered access to the internet can really destroy someone.” – Jason
“Surround yourself with positive people.” – Jason
“Things are possible as long as you trust.” – Jason
“Nothing is insurmountable.” – Jason
Success is really just a lease and rent is due every single day.” – Jason
A Conversation with Auti
Award winning singer/songwriter and PMM Artist/Brand Ambassador Auti Gillispie shares with us her journey as an emerging artist and how she uses her music platform to drive awareness around suicide prevention and to promote anti-bullying campaigns.
Auti reveals the story that drove her to become a mental health advocate and the message she wants to share through her music. In this episode, our listeners will be truly inspired by the courage and mission of this incredible young woman.
00:00 Auti explains how she got involved in mental health advocacy
4:09 Auti and Sandy discuss Auti’s personal and artistic influences, and how they contribute to her personal wellness
10:27 Auti tells the story of how her fanbase began with a viral video
14:18 Auti discusses how spending time in nature allows her to separate herself from the music for a mental break
18:26 Auti details how her musicianship has developed throughout the years on piano
22:01 Auti tell us what she wants people to get from her music
23:18 The discussion switches to Auti’s partnership with Pivotal Moments Media, and her future endeavors
27:00 Sandy asks, “what’s one piece of advice that really drives you?”
28:43 Auti thanks the audience
