Episode 7: Burn Your Burnout: Building Sustainable Patterns in your Life
In today’s episode, we talk about the “badge of honor” classical musicians carry: Burnout. Your music degree may have started the fire, but are you keeping the flame burning? Hear about co-hosts Katherine and Nathalie’s personal journeys with balancing stress, as well as the top 3 things that can fuel or burnout or help you reset. Major Points: The reality of experiencing burnout throughout your life The difference between burnout in college and post-graduate reality Applying the concept of homework to goals and tasks How balance helps you protect your real priorities outside of your career Building structure, purpose, and balance to manage stress Practical tips to balance your schedule, understand your limits, and build a sustainable routine Book Recs from Kath and Nath: Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle Atomic Habits Follow us for more music career support! Join the Limitless Musician Newsletter Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram Check out The Music Teacher’s Playbook
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Episode 6: Beyond Potential - Turning your potential self into your ideal self with Kate Kayaian
Limitless Musician Kate Kayaian shares her journey as a professional cellist, entrepreneur, career & mindset coach, and now as an author of “Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creative Who Want to Re-assess, Re-define, and Re-ignite their Careers.” Join Nathalie and Kate as they discuss how your past shapes your future, how to connect with the version of yourself that you wish you could be, and actionable steps to infuse your core values into every aspect of your career. Main Points: Pivoting your career when there is more that you want Stories or lessons you carry that define your perspective The “blossoming” process of re-learning yourself and embracing your Ideal Self The balance between the pursuit of perfection and the realness of the best version of you How to create an environment with people and resources who help you grow Finding your core values in your career, especially when you balance multiple jobs Get to know Kate! Pre-order “Beyond Potential” at Barnes and Noble or Bookshop Website: https://katekayaian.com/ Instagram: @kkayaian Podcast: Tales From The Lane Follow us for more music career support! Join the Limitless Musician Newsletter Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram Check out The Music Teacher’s Playbook
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Episode 5: The “Sweet Spot” - Unlearning Perfectionism in your Classical Music Career
In this solo episode, Nathalie talks about perfectionism and its roots in the classical music industry from performance to your way of thinking. Reflect on how perfectionism holds you back in your music career, how human nature can break the perfectionist mindset, and what you can do to unlearn the rigid mindset that makes you stand in your own way. Main Points: How you are conditioned to be a perfectionist musician Challenging the perceived “truths” about practice makes perfect and other misconceptions The difference between psychological inflexibility and psychological flexibility Building your own mental prison - and how to break it down Five steps to finding your “sweet spot” to overcoming perfectionism and embracing adaptability Follow us for more music career support! Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram! Check out The Music Teacher’s Playbook! Join the Limitless Musician Newsletter!
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Episode 4: The Balancing Act—Reframing the Work and Life Balance for Modern Musicians
In this solo episode, Nathalie is diving into the struggle that every musician can relate to: the balance between your work life and your personal life. As musicians, we’re conditioned to prioritize work above all else—but at what price? The reality is that burnout, anxiety, and exhaustion run rampant in our field. So, is there a way to build a thriving career without sacrificing personal wellness? Main Points: The difference between living to work VS. working to live Why musicians feel pressured to overwork and its effects A simple but powerful question to set balance in motion for you Practical ways to set boundaries, say no with a purpose, and create a sustainable career Follow us for more music career support! Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram! Check out The Music Teacher’s Playbook! Join the Limitless Musician Newsletter!
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Episode 3: From Student to Trailblazer – Dr. Katherine Emeneth’s Musical Evolution
Get to know co-host Dr. Katherine Emeneth as she shares her journey from shy piano student to industry leader. Katherine reflects on her early struggles with self-confidence and the societal pressure to conform to traditional music career paths. Her story reveals how resilience, hard work, and innovative thinking transformed her career, leading her to create programs that empower modern musicians to thrive on their terms. Main Points: A Humble Start: How childhood experiences shaped Katherine’s love for music. Defying Expectations: Building a multi-faceted career that blends education, performance, and entrepreneurship. Resilience Through Rejection: Lessons learned from conservatory auditions and academic setbacks. Empowering Others: Founding K.E. Creative to guide musicians toward limitless careers. Follow Us! Follow The Limitless Musician via Instagram! Check out K.E. Creative’s Website! Visit the Limitless Musician!
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