21. my music origin story: a closet studio to 30 million streams

25. a grounding holiday meditation: come home to yourself

this week, i’m offering you a moment of stillness. this gentle, grounding holiday meditation is a gift from my heart to yours. i know this season can feel so busy, overwhelming, emotional, or beautiful in unexpected ways.. so i invite you to slow down, breathe deeper, and return home to your body. use this space anytime you need calm: morning, bedtime, or in the middle of a hectic day. thank you for being here (: i’ll be taking the month of december off to rest + refill my creative well, and i’ll see you again in the new year. 🕊️ connect with me: – support the pod: join the cosmic nomad collective on patreon for monthly meditations, gratitude practices, and behind-the-scenes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow] – email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com] – instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow] – youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast] – spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy] – apple music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3TLJrQK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3TLJrQK] thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤

24. why you can’t focus anymore

in this episode of the cosmic nomad, we dive into the idea of what psychologists call: “digital dementia” aka: why our brains feel foggy, scattered, and tired in a world that keeps us glued to our screens 🧠📱 i share personal stories about my own relationship with phones + social media, what happened when i started doing digital sabbaths, and how constant stimulation quietly rewires our nervous system, sleep, focus, and creativity. this episode is about remembering our power to choose how we use technology... 🌿 connect with me: – support the pod: join the cosmic nomad collective on patreon for monthly meditations, gratitude practices, and behind-the-scenes ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow] – email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com] – instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow] – youtube ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast] – spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy] – apple music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3TLJrQK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3TLJrQK] thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤 relavent tags: ai, chatgpt, digital detox, social media, phones, mental health, EMF

23. what i’m learning from being bad at new things

in this unscripted episode, i share the joy (and nerves) of trying things for the first time, from making yogurt, ceramics, my first kung fu class, and more. we talk beginner’s mind, novelty, and why playing with new experiences rewires your brain and softens perfectionism. if you’ve been craving a gentle nudge to begin, this is it. show notes: * why i hit record with no script (letting authenticity lead) * dreams, preparedness, and the part of me that wants freedom from over-planning * being a beginner on purpose: choosing joy over mastery * perfectionism vs play: how “being bad” at something can be spiritual practice * novelty, dopamine, and neuroplasticity: why your brain loves new * breaking autopilot: tiny experiments that shift identity (“i’m someone who tries things”) * creative ways to learn: youtube university, bartering, shadowing, and asking for mentorship * money shouldn’t be the barrier: scrappy ways to get reps without breaking the bank * the inner child lens: letting little-you be excited for your next first connect with me: – support the pod: join the cosmic nomad collective on patreon for monthly meditations, gratitude practices, and behind-the-scenes ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow] – email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com] – instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow] – youtube ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast] – spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy] – apple music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3TLJrQK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3TLJrQK] thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤

22. the 7-day rhythm: how ancient time still shapes our lives

in this episode: i explore the ancient origins of our seven-day week, tracing how the romans, greeks, and babylonians mapped time around the seven visible planets, and how we can use that awareness to live more intentionally today, and how small shifts in rhythm can bring more balance, creativity, and presence into daily life. show notes: * the surprising origins of the seven-day week and how it shaped modern life * using awareness — not control — to live inside the systems we’ve inherited * * the energetic archetypes of each day and how to align with them * remembering that even the modern calendar holds ancient wisdom beneath it all * connect with me: – support the pod: join the cosmic nomad collective on patreon for monthly meditations, gratitude practices, and behind-the-scenes ⁠⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow] – email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com] – instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow] – youtube ⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast] – spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy] – apple music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3TLJrQK⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3TLJrQK] thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤

21. my music origin story: a closet studio to 30 million streams

in this episode, i share the real story behind how my music career began. from quitting my jobs and university at nineteen to recording songs in my parents’ attic, i talk about the leap of faith that shaped everything that came after. i reflect on the late nights of teaching myself to record and produce, the mentorship that taught me to have no plan b, and how one gut-led cover changed my life forever. it’s a story about intuition, perseverance, and how art can reach farther than we ever imagine. show notes: * how quitting school and jobs became my turning point * lessons from my early mentors * creating music from the attic * redefining what it means to “make it” as an independent artist * the deeper purpose of covering songs and channeling emotion through sound * listener stories that reminded me why music matters * a reminder that your art just needs to be honest 🌿 connect with me: – support the pod: join the cosmic nomad collective on patreon for monthly meditations, gratitude practices, and behind-the-scenes ⁠⁠⁠www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠ [http://www.patreon.com/baileynrushlow] – email: ⁠⁠⁠⁠thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠ [thecosmicnomadpodcast@gmail.com] – instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/baileynrushlow] – youtube ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@TheCosmicNomadPodcast] – spotify: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://spoti.fi/3TV7qFy] – apple music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://apple.co/3TLJrQK⁠⁠⁠⁠ [https://apple.co/3TLJrQK] thank you for listening. if this episode moved something in you, feel free to share it with a friend or leave a review, it really helps this space grow. see you next week! open heart. open mind. stay curious 🖤 relavent tags: music, acoustic music, independent artist, acoustic covers, cover artist