Take the Stage Coaching
Personal coach helping artists successfully navigate the pressures of an artistic career.
Episodes
96 episodes
095 Take Up Space Part 2
In this emotional episode, Evan discusses how he overcame childhood lessons that taught him to hide as an artist and performer.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.
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Season 1
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Episode 95
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14:16
094 Time to Take Up Your Space
You have the right to take up space: your body, your voice, your ideas, your talents. It's time to stop letting everyone else dictate how much space you get. Take your space and own it!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn...
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Season 1
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Episode 94
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20:00
093 Grow Where You are Planted
Gardening is a great life teacher. Today, Evan shares some of the metaphors that can help you grow wherever you are planted.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.t...
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Season 1
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Episode 93
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14:02
092 When Your Life is Like the Stock Market
Life is full of ups and downs. Find out how you can use the ups and downs of the stock market to teach you about volatility in your life life.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching...
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Season 1
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Episode 92
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16:00
091 Sadhana: A Spiritual Practice For Real Life
What do you do when things get tough? Do you ever say, "this shouldn't be happening to me?!"Today I explain the Sanskrit word, "Sadhana" and how you can develop a spiritual practice that helps you grow from any challenge you encounter.<...
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Season 1
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Episode 91
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18:20
090 Making Mountains out of Mole Hills
What have you been putting off because it seems too hard to start?Evan discusses why you are stopping yourself, and what to do to get started!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample ...
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Season 1
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Episode 90
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10:24
089 Fighting for Pleasure
What makes you feel alive? Do you even know?In this episode, we explore what you can do to feel more joyful, excited, and alive each day. For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample...
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Season 1
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Episode 89
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18:30
088 Don't Settle for Less
Ever since I was a kid, I always wanted to be the best at everything. It was pretty toxic.I didn't realize that valuing excellence wasn't toxic by itself. It was only harmful when I didn't have the tools of mindfulness I have deve...
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Season 1
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Episode 88
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24:11
087 Why Self-Care Doesn't Work
You've tried it all. You get enough sleep, drink enough water, set boundaries, and even take a long, luxurious soak in the tub. But you still feel crummy.What's the big idea?! Give this episode a listen and you'll figure out why your se...
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Season 1
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Episode 87
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18:43
086 Your Career: It's Child's Play!
Do you feel stressed out, worried, or anxious about your career?Today I share some lessons I learned from watching my kids play. They learn and progress without all the drama, and you can do the same!For more information about E...
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Episode 86
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16:26
085 When the World Crushes You
How do you see your life? Do you see the world as a monster crushing you and all your hopes and dreams? Or do you see the world as a supportive friend that provides you with opportunities you need to thrive?Deciding to practice either o...
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Season 1
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Episode 85
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16:01
084 Starting Your Own Hero's Journey
I recently went down a rabbit hole and learned more about film making and how to tell a successful story.I learned about heroes, Mary Sues, antagonists, and what lessons we learn from them.It reminded me that you are the hero of...
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Season 1
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Episode 84
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20:02
083 Self-Care for Singers w/ Gina Morgano
She is the host of the Practice Parlour podcast and admin for the self-care for singers group on Facebook. She has loads of tips for anyone who needs to fill their own cup so they can go out and take the stage!Check her out at:
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Episode 83
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35:00
082 Trails in the Brain: Where Do Yours Lead?
Have you ever seen a path in the grass, worn down by pedestrians taking short-cuts?Your brain creates similar pathways with your thoughts and actions. Any neural pathway can be questioned whether it is helpful for you or not. Then new p...
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Episode 82
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22:36
081 When Life is Full of Problems
Life isn't easy. It's not supposed to be. But sometimes the way you choose to see your life adds insult to injury and makes it more unbearable than it needs to be.Join me today for a short episode about how to think about p...
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Season 1
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Episode 81
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10:19
080 Stop Whining & Get To Work
I was raised in a gritty family where we didn't talk about our feelings much.And while I don't recommend ignoring your feelings, there is something powerful about working even when it seems tough. So what does that balance ...
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Season 1
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Episode 80
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25:13
079 When the Truth Seems Too Hard to Handle
I had a hard time dealing with some overwhelming thoughts this week. But I am not afraid of powerful thoughts, because I know how to process them. In this episode, I explain how you can do the same thing.Check out evandunn....
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Season 1
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Episode 79
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19:46
078 Your Best Actions to Create Peace
If the world breaks out into war, how should everyone feel? Whichever feeling you choose to create with your thoughts, I hope that it is based on seeing reality clearly, and that it propels you to action from a place of peace...
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Season 1
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Episode 78
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19:03
077 It's All Going to Pot . . . So Now What?!
Opera is dead.The world is crumbling around me.What's the point of even trying any more?!Well, that is a great question. If you choose to believe those thoughts, there is a good chance you feel burnt out, exhausted, and ...
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Season 1
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Episode 77
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24:17
076 Stop Lying To Yourself About Your Career
When you think about the circumstances of your career, are you being truthful with yourself? Are you believing distorted thoughts about what is happening and then making inauthentic choices about your voice and your work?In today's epis...
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Episode 76
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15:05
075 Ultimate Self-Care: Do Regular Oil Changes for Your Mind
Are you tired of always having to put out fires in your life?"My car is broken down!""I have to get 7 cavities filled!""I'm at my wit's end!"Listen in so you can learn some crucial self-care tips. If you can lear...
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Season 1
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Episode 75
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18:01
074 Frustrated with Your Results? Lessons From The Bhagavad Gita
"Maybe if I just cram more into my schedule then everything will fall into place and I'll have the life I want!"But when is enough enough? How many hours do you have to work a day before you lose your mind?!Today we discuss some...
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Episode 74
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19:02
073 Lean Into the Future of Your Choice: Lessons From Space Exploration
When you are 90, what type of life would you like to have?Financial wellness? Relationships with loved ones? Health and wellness?Today, we are discussing how to plan for your future, like WAY into your future. Start planning now...
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Season 1
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Episode 73
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21:46
072 How to Create a Great Future (No Matter What Happens!)
What if the quality of your life had nothing to do with your circumstances? What if the only thing that you needed to create a future of joy was already within you?What if you could use your thoughts to shape your future?
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Season 1
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Episode 72
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17:26
071 The Two Ways of Facing Feelings That You Can Stop Doing RIGHT NOW!
One person gets good at "doing more" as a way of ignoring their feelings.Another person is good at talking about their feelings, but doesn't really know how to process them very well.Neither is a super helpful way for you to liv...
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Season 1
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Episode 71
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22:35