Flourish

Thriving not surviving: Rethinking musicians' health and wellbeing (Dr Naomi Norton)

Dr Naomi Norton joins us to share her journey and discuss how we need to rethink musicians' health and wellbeing so that musicians can flourish. Find out more about Naomi: https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/people/naomi-norton/ [https://www.york.ac.uk/arts-creative-technologies/people/naomi-norton/] Check out the ISME Musicians' Health and Wellness Special Interest Group: https://www.isme.org/our-work/special-interest-groups/musicians-health-and-wellness [https://www.isme.org/our-work/special-interest-groups/musicians-health-and-wellness] ** Show your support by following us on Instagram (@musicians.flourish [https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/]) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at https://musiciansflourish.org [https://musiciansflourish.org] Hosted by Michelle Robinson Produced by Matty Johnson Directed by Akiho Suzuki Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.

Artistry & Wellbeing: A Consensus-Based Manifesto for Tertiary Music Education (Dr Raluca Matei)

In this special episode, we welcome back Dr Raluca Matei to discuss her new position paper on health promotion in tertiary music education. The paper was presented in July 2025 at the First Global Summit on Occupational Health in Music, hosted at John Hopkins University. The presentation can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2sPBSVXog [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gR2sPBSVXog] The final paper is currently being prepared for publication in an open-access peer-reviewed journal. More information about the process, including the full list of co-authors and contributors, can be found at https://sbastep2.wixsite.com/postn-papr-health-ed [https://sbastep2.wixsite.com/postn-papr-health-ed] ** Show your support by following us on Instagram (@musicians.flourish [https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/]) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at https://musiciansflourish.org [https://musiciansflourish.org] Hosted by Michelle Robinson Produced by Matty Johnson Directed by Akiho Suzuki Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.

The dangers of practising too much (Dr Edoardo Passarotto)

As musicians, it is common to feel that you have to practise a certain amount every day. Or that more practice is the key to feeling more confident on stage. But is this really true? In this episode, pianist, neuroscientist, and researcher Dr Edoardo Passarotto unpacks these issues by sharing his findings on the links between practice and anxiety, and the potential dangers of practising excessively. Find out more about Edoardo on his website: www.edoardopassarotto.com [https://www.edoardopassarotto.com/index_eng.html] ** Show your support by following us on Instagram (@musicians.flourish [https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/]) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at https://musiciansflourish.org [https://musiciansflourish.org] Hosted by Michelle Robinson Produced by Matty Johnson Directed by Akiho Suzuki Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.

Preventing musculoskeletal disorders in orchestral musicians (Dr Céleste Rousseau)

Dr Céleste Rousseau shares her experiences as a physiotherapist and a researcher working with orchestral musicians to prevent musculoskeletal disorders. Find out more about Céleste on her website: https://celesterousseau.fr/ [https://celesterousseau.fr/] Other links: * French Association for the Health of Performing Artists (Association Française pour la Santé des Artistes de Performance): https://afsap.fr/ [https://afsap.fr/] * Podcast "I broke a leg" co-hosted by Cèleste (French only): https://podcast.ausha.co/i-broke-a-leg-2 [https://podcast.ausha.co/i-broke-a-leg-2] ** Show your support by following us on Instagram (@musicians.flourish [https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/]) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at https://musiciansflourish.org [https://musiciansflourish.org] Hosted by Michelle Robinson Produced by Matty Johnson Directed by Akiho Suzuki Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.

Is music a risky career? Wellbeing challenges for professional musicians (Dr George Musgrave)

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of mental health issues including suicide. In this episode, Dr George Musgrave joins us to discuss the wellbeing challenges associated with working in the music industry today. Find out more about George on his website at https://www.drgmusgrave.com/ [https://www.drgmusgrave.com/] ** Show your support by following us on Instagram (@musicians.flourish [https://www.instagram.com/musicians.flourish/]) or giving us a 5-star review on your podcast streaming platform. Find out more about our project at https://musiciansflourish.org [https://musiciansflourish.org] Hosted by Michelle Robinson Produced by Matty Johnson Directed by Akiho Suzuki Flourish is generously funded by the North West Consortium Doctoral Training Partnership. Disclaimer: The content provided in this podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional regarding any health-related concerns or medical conditions.