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  E14 | Live More, Hurt Less with Dr. Sean Pastuch 10.09.2026 55dk

  Today we get into it with the absolute pioneer of chronic pain solutions, Dr. Sean Pastuch the Founder + CEO of Active Life Consulting and Author of "Live More. Hurt Less." Chronic pain, and mental wellness in the music industry is a foreign topic for many of you and this episode delves into the impact of pain on artists, what makes Dr. Sean and his team at Active Life different, and the importance of addressing lifestyle factors in pain management.Dr. Sean highlights the need for a comprehensive approach to injury management and the parallels between athletes, artists and entrepreneurs in managing chronic pain. The conversation covers topics such as identity, discipline, and the relationship between pain and creativity. We also delve into the importance of building meaningful connections with fans and clients, as well as the value of learning from failure. Be sure to stick around to the end when Dr. Sean shares his most guilty pleasure when it comes to music, and his insights on the entrepreneurial journey and how over 20 years came together in celebrate the process of writing his book, 'Live More. Hurt Less.'TakeawaysChronic pain is often influenced by lifestyle factors such as sleep, nutrition, stress, and hydration.Addressing chronic pain requires a comprehensive approach that considers the individual's lifestyle, work demands, and the need for both progress and maintenance.The Active Life hierarchy emphasizes the importance of addressing foundational lifestyle factors before focusing on symptom management and skill development. Identity and the relationship between pain and creativityThe importance of building meaningful connections with fans and clientsBe sure to follow Dr. Sean on instagram at @drseanpastuchGrab two copies of his brand new book, "Live more. Hurt Less."Chapters00:00 The Impact of Pain on Artists and Athletes03:11 The Active Life Hierarchy and Lifestyle Factors06:04 Managing Chronic Pain in Artists and Athletes30:39 Identity and Creativity32:37 The Entrepreneurial Journey47:32 Building Meaningful Connections56:53 Learning from Sports and Combat Training
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  E11 | Artists Are Athletes, Not Assets 07.08.2026 6dk

  In this episode, Mike challenges the traditional view of creativity and productivity, emphasizing the importance of recovery and treating artists as athletes. The discussion explores the role of the nervous system in creativity and the significance of sleep in skill consolidation.TakeawaysCreativity requires intentional recovery and training, similar to that of an athlete.Sleep is a critical process for skill consolidation and should be treated as a non-negotiable pillar of training.Chapters00:00 Redefining Creativity03:04 The Nervous System and Creativity06:12 Sleep and Skill ConsolidationIntro music "Head Down / Heart Up" by Adrian ChalifourOutro music "The Connection" by Mike The Schwartz
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  E13 | How To Build a Legacy Onstage and In Life 12.08.2026 6dk

  Today, Mike explores the difference between a moment and a legacy, emphasizing the importance of building a sustainable creative career. It delves into the concept of a rest budget and the shift from content machine to athlete, highlighting the significance of strategic rest and infrastructure.TakeawaysBuilding a sustainable creative legacy requires a shift from viral chasing to long-term planning.The quality of creative output is directly linked to the quality of recovery and rest.Chapters00:00 Difference Between a Moment and a Legacy00:46 The Trap of Viral Chasing01:27 Shift from Content Machine to Athlete02:47 The Concept of a Rest Budget04:37 Strategic Rest and Infrastructure05:12 Quality of Output and Recovery06:26 Building a Sustainable Creative LegacyIntro music "Head Down / Heart Up" by Adrian ChalifourOutro music "The Connection" by Mike The Schwartz
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  E12 | The One Instrument I Wish More Artists Played 09.08.2026 10dk

  On today's show, Mike explores the impact of burnout, the importance of managing the nervous system, and how the WHOOP wearable can transform how artists can start to understand daily strain, measure recovery, and the role of sleep in creativity. We also study the shutdown ritual, and the relationship between strain, recovery, and creativity.TakeawaysStrategic rest is essential for transforming the creative process into a high-performance career strategy.Measuring and managing daily strain and recovery are crucial for optimizing creative performance.Chapters00:00 The Impact of Burnout02:02 Managing the Nervous System03:08 Understanding Daily Strain04:30 Measuring Recovery05:24 The Role of Sleep in Creativity08:55 The Shutdown Ritual11:13 Strain, Recovery, and CreativityIntro music "Head Down / Heart Up" by Adrian ChalifourOutro music "The Connection" by Mike The Schwartz
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  E10 | Five Ways To Fill a Room Without Spending a Dime 04.08.2026 7dk

  Today we drop in to a conversation that I seriously thought everyone was doing, until I recently had to explain why organic traffic is king, when it comes to IRL events. I cover five effective strategies for filling a room without spending on a dime on ads. I emphasize the importance of empowering your inner circle, personalized invitations and understanding the preferences of the invitees.TakeawaysRoom filling strategiesPersonalized invitationsChapters00:00 The 5001:50 The Room Before the Room02:17 The Debt02:44 Personal Voice Note03:44 Know Your Design, Know Your PeopleIf you found this helpful. head over to my instagram and drop me a DM with "ROOM" and I'll get you the companion workbook. Or just head there...👇🏼https://ffm.link/5waysFollow the show for more and be sure to share this one out with someone you care about if you got something useful from it.Special thanks to Adrian Chalifour for the intro music. "Head Down / Heart Up"Music licensed through Soundstripe.Code: C7OTDJCTYTNGFVVW, PVTHDZPD2M9J9DRL, RPDYFXWFIASMDPOC
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  E9 | You Can't Breathwork Your Way Out of Burnout 11.07.2026 10dk

  Here's the thing... Breathwork works. So does meditation. And yoga. And even cold plunges. All these resets are great. When your system has enough juice to actually do them.... But what do you do when those things stop working? How do you navigate that to get yourself back online...?This Burnout masterclass address exactly that.You'll learn:The Burnout EquationThe "Hand" of Stress Passive vs. Active down regulationThe Growth SailboatI've spent the past two decades helping artists start their wellness journey from ground zero. Whether they've never worked out before, their nervous system is completely fried or they need a jumpstart to get back to peak performance on stage or in life, I've got learned that there's a beat for that. Sleep, reset, anxiety, focus, performance... all of it – hardwired and scientific. To learn more and try out the BeatRx Protocol, head to beat.miketheschwartz.com
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  E8 | Do Sh*t You Don't Like! 04.06.2026 11dk

  Do hard things you don't like! On today's solo-cast episode, Mike discusses the critical importance of resilience in the music industry. He explores the Burnout Equation, delves into the biology of resilience (AMCC), and talks about the significance of training resilience through hard work (and why doing shit you don't like is worth it). The episode concludes by highlighting the importance of resilience for artists and the role of the MFL, how we track resiliency and other character traits on each MFLer's player card and how the Artist Athlete Framework builds resilience.TakeawaysResilience is a critical factor for artists' sustainabilityThe AMCC (anterior mid-cingulate cortex) is the neural centre for willpower and perseveranceHow the MFL helps develop artist's resiliencyHead to mflyyc.com to learn more and join the league, get your player card and build your resiliency.
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  E7 | Flashback Episode: Able Heart 24.05.2026 1sa 1dk

  The conversation delves into the journey of Able Heart, exploring themes of positivity, resilience, self-discovery, and the healing nature of music. Abelheart shares his experiences of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and the balance between talent, hard work, and opportunity. The discussion also highlights the cathartic process of music and the journey of manifestation and self-expression. The conversation delves into the artist's journey of manifesting through music, overcoming self-doubt, and making a positive impact on others. It explores the process of writing music about personal experiences and the realization of manifesting negative frequencies through songwriting. The artist emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the impact of being true to oneself. Additionally, the discussion highlights the artist's initiative to build a positive community through heartfam.com, offering exclusive content and unreleased music to create a platform for personal growth and evolution.TakeawaysPositivity breeds resilienceOvercoming adversity through self-discovery Manifesting through musicOvercoming self-doubtPositive impact on othersChapters00:00 Introduction and Reintroduction of Abelheart08:06 The Shadow Life and Finding Purpose13:16 Talent, Hard Work, and Opportunity22:40 The Journey of Manifestation and Self-Expression30:47 Manifesting Through Music41:45 Being Authentic and Impactful57:52 Building a Positive CommunityHead to mflyyyc.com if you're a Calgary artist who's looking for a team to join that gets it. Training camp starts June 1. This is the MFL. This is Artist Development. Gamified.
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  E6 | How To Take Your Power Back with Ian Morris 13.05.2026 49dk

  Our conversation with Ian Morris delves into his passion for music, the birth of Listening to Smile, challenges in the music industry, and the concept of creative control. We explore the impact of sound healing, the creation of an immersive music experience, and the empowerment of artists through niche communities and micro connections. The discussion also highlights the significance of frequency-minded music, multimedia experiences, and the art of packaging music to engage and connect with audiences. The conversation delves into the themes of artistic freedom, the impact of AI on art and music, overcoming creative blocks, the athlete mindset in an artistic career, and the balance between creativity and industry expectations. IWe wrap things up with a focus on empowering artists with creative control and direct-to-consumer experiences. And one heck of a Frequency Minded Music™️ track by Listening to Smile "Ghostly Reverie" (341.3Hz The Heart Chakra).TakeawaysSound healing and music licensingConsistency in music creation Artistic freedomImpact of AI on art and musicBalancing creativity and industry expectationsChapters00:00 Introduction to Ian Morris and Listening to Smile08:17 Creating an Experience with Music13:37 Niche and Micro Communities in Music19:29 Conceptual Albums and Multimedia Experience26:00 Paths for Artists in My Creative Control31:22 The Impact of AI on Art and Music36:32 Overcoming Creative Blocks and Finding Inspiration42:24 The Athlete Mindset and Artistic Career50:20 Empowering Artists with Creative ControlLearn more about my Creative CTRL at https://mycreativectrl.comAnd go check out Listening to Smile at https://listeningtosmile1.bandcamp.comMike's favourite album is called "Lofi Love" Get it hereWant to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com
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  E5 | The Analog Revivalists: Tunegoody 06.05.2026 46dk

  Today's conversation explores the shift from streaming to ownership as a means of deeper artist-fan connection and increased revenue. I sit down with david Chu and Benton Turner of the new physical distribution platform Tunegoody and we dive into the importance of physical format for artists. Tunegoody is on a mission to empower independent artists through reviving the analog physical merchandise. The discussion also covers the monetization of music and the vision for artist sustainability. The conversation explores the resurgence of physical music formats, the role of physical music in building fan connection, the nostalgia and cultural significance of physical music, and the future of physical music formats. It delves into the integration of new technologies with retro designs, highlighting the impact on the music industry and the artist-fan relationship.TakeawaysPhysical format as a means of deeper artist-fan connectionShift from streaming to ownership for artists' revenue Physical music formats are making a comebackThe integration of new technologies with retro designs is driving the resurgence of physical music formatsChapters00:00 The Shift from Streaming to Ownership08:53 Tunegoody: Empowering Independent Artists25:05 Monetizing Music and Artist Sustainability31:54 Resurgence of Physical Music Formats49:12 The Future of Physical Music FormatsTune in and be sure to check out tunegoody.com and if you like what you see, Tunegoody is throwing in a FREE artist copy of vinyl available to 50 artists.This offer is only available inside the MFL which by the way, is currently free to join! If that sounds rad to you... step inside the MFL and claim your free vinyl www.musicfitrecords.com
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  E4 | Change Your Lyrics, Change Your Life 07.04.2026 2dk

  The conversation explores the impact of language on life and creativity, emphasizing a practical approach to language use. It delves into the concept of the 'field manual' and creative sustainability, highlighting the importance of language in shaping beliefs and experiences.TakeawaysLanguage shapes lifePractical approach to languageWant to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com
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  E3 | The Infrastructure 01.04.2026 2dk

  This episode delves into the decentralized nature of "The Underground" – an alternative music scene, the importance of small rooms and real connections, and the impact of language and frameworks on the music industry.TakeawaysThe Underground exists for artists who are sick of the BS of the traditional scene and the unsustainable lifestyle associated with "Crash Culture"Small rooms and real connections are the way forwardScenes don't scale, they spreadWant to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com
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  E2 | Why The Underground Exists 31.03.2026 3dk

  Most artists aren’t burning out because they lack talent—they’re burning out because the system they’re in doesn’t support them.This episode breaks down why the Underground exists… and what we’re building instead.Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com
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  E1 | Burnout, Balance, and Better Shows: Why Kasador Treats Touring Like Sport 27.03.2026 14dk

  Last week Kingston Ontario's Kasador rolled through town amidst their "Momma Might've Raised a Fool" so we sat down and talked some shop. Everything from life on the road, to blood blisters and Scottish Football to what artists could steal from athletes to make the tourlife a little more sustainable.The guys have found a way to power through and play almost every night, and despite their years of experience, they still find it challenging at times. Their UK leg later this spring will be a true test with just 2 days off on a full ten date tour across the pond."It'll be a slog" says Cam Wyatt, but it seems as though they're ready for it. "Europe culture still loves live music," says Stephen Adubofuor who's been with the group since 2019, contributing to their high-energy sound. This conversation sparks a lot of thoughts in my mind as to how the current machine is set up when it comes to artistry. It doesn't cater to the artist. It rewards output. Basically, whoever can last the longest will come out... unscathed...? I dunno. I think there's another way. And my chat with Kasador gives me hope that with a few more touring acts doing it differently, managing sleep deprivation, road nutrition and being proactive with their recovery practices, both physically and mentally.... we might just be able to create a lane where creative sustainability is allowed to thrive.Want to go deeper? Apply for the Free 30-Day Creative Burnout Challenge and get an in-depth look at what it takes to build a sustainable creative life. www.musicfitrecords.com