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The Moderately Tortured Artist

The Moderately Tortured Artist

Kimberley Smith

Being a creative and putting your art out into the world can be both exhilarating and terrifying. The Moderately Tortured Artist is a podcast by coach Kimberley Smith that started as a show for musicians and has now taken on a life of its own. It's for any creative who has ever considered giving up. Any artist who has felt it is too hard, encountered too much rejection or feels crippled by their perfectionism. Part pep talk, part permission slip, this show is about helping you remember what matters most. The joy of creating something unique, the self expression and story you share with others and the elation you feel when it all just clicks. Because as tough as it is, we couldn't imagine doing anything else.
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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Make Life Beautiful Again

Make Life Beautiful Again

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09/15/19 • 13 min

Why is it that it takes us being knocked out by sickness or having a near death experience for us to notice how damn beautiful life is?

In this episode I share my experience after being hit by a flu virus and the rose coloured glasses I wore the day I was well enough to emerge from bed.

We have access to these lenses at all times and yet often choose to wear a greyer, less interesting pair.

I'm encouraging you to trade those for a more beautiful view of the world as a bit of an experiment this week and see how much beauty you can spot.

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Is This Podcast For You?

Is This Podcast For You?

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04/16/19 • 7 min

A short and sweet introduction so you know what to expect from this show and whether or not it could be one of your new favourites (hey, a girl can dream).

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - You Are Choosing to Feel Unworthy

You Are Choosing to Feel Unworthy

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04/17/19 • 21 min

I know the title of this episode will probably ruffle your feathers, but please hear me out. Being a musician is HARD. It's full of rejection, criticism, people telling you "no" and a crisis of confidence every week. One of the ways we can get through this and not just survive but FLOURISH is to recognise that there are circumstances and facts and then there are our stories around them and what we make those MEAN. In this episode we explore what the difference is and what it can mean for your sanity and self worth if you can distinguish between the two and CHOOSE AGAIN.
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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Fear of Being Visible (Is There No Off Stage Anymore?)
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05/09/19 • 19 min

In the age of the internet, social media and influencers, the hats a musician wears are changing.

We have more accessibility to create and distribute our music than ever before but that also means it's harder to cut through the noise and be heard.

Because of this, many of us are managing our own marketing, promotion and a handful of social media channels - but at what cost?

Is the pressure to be constantly "on" and accessible as a personal brand having a negative impact on both our mental health and our creativity?

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Consumption vs Creation

Consumption vs Creation

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05/03/19 • 12 min

Most of us wish we had more time and energy to get creative. For exploration and investing in our practice and our art. But where is it all going?

At a time when most of us are living considerably more of our lives online, could it be that this is stretching us thinner and thinner?

Could it be that our tendency to consume and distract is not only adding noise to the space needed for ideas and creativity to flourish but is also preventing us from going deep?

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - The Dance of Improvement and Expression

The Dance of Improvement and Expression

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04/25/19 • 33 min

What's your favourite flavour of practice?

Are you a Type A striver who likes to knuckle down and do the deep analytical practice? Or do you subscribe to more of a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants-and-let-my-body-do-its-thing practice routine?

And can we have both?

How can we ensure that we train great habits so we can trust that we'll hit the right notes and play without tension in performance? But in the same breath don't get stuck playing music like a paint-by-numbers robot?

This episode explores the dance we must do if we want to get better at our craft while still keeping the joyful expression that is the lifeblood of music alive.

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Discipline, Devotion and State Change

Discipline, Devotion and State Change

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06/14/19 • 13 min

Our society praises discipline, hard work and hustle and makes damn sure artists know that they have to work doubly as hard to even have a chance of "making it".

But couldn't we come at it from a different angle? One that still has us showing up, dedicating our time and our focus to our craft but perhaps feeling different?

And not only in our music, but in our lives?

If you'd like to read more about The Much Less Tortured Artist coaching program head this way: https://inspiredtosing.com/much-less-tortured-artist

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Practice as Sacred Ritual

Practice as Sacred Ritual

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05/23/19 • 17 min

"It's the destination not the journey" is a quote you've probably seen roaming Instagram but you may not have asked yourself how it applies to your music practice.

Too many of us are muscling our way through practice sessions we SHOULD be doing rather than asking how we can SAVOUR them, let them nourish us in beautiful ways and SLOW DOWN.

Most of us are leading full, busy lives, but why can't our music be something that we relax into rather than rushing through? And if you did make this shift, how would it change how you play?

Can improvement exist in a space of calm and slowness? What are we sacrificing in the name of rushing and muscling through it? Would we in fact get more joy and progress out of a more intentional and deliberate practice?

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - The Whole Damn Point - Joy

The Whole Damn Point - Joy

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05/17/19 • 16 min

What is it that starts us on this path? That sparks something within that inspires us enough to pick up that instrument, wander into the world of performing and dedicate ourselves to making music?

Joy.

And yet as we become more serious about our craft and get older, we tends to lose sight of this being what used to be the whole damn point.

So why does this happen and what can we do to ensure that our pursuit of bigger and better doesn’t erode the passion that got us here in the first place?

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The Moderately Tortured Artist - Life Lessons Singing Has Taught Me

Life Lessons Singing Has Taught Me

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12/21/19 • 22 min

For the final episode of the year we're going to explore five juicy life lessons singing has taught me.

The importance of doing the work to make magic, the beauty of vulnerability and the dance of fear and confidence make the cut as well as a couple of other gems.

And my Getcha Belt On Program lives here: https://thatsweetroar.com/getcha-belt-on

Have a beautiful end to 2019 and take care of yourself! x

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Moderately Tortured Artist have?

The Moderately Tortured Artist currently has 55 episodes available.

What topics does The Moderately Tortured Artist cover?

The podcast is about Artist, Art, Creativity, Design, Music, Performing, Creative, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education, Arts, Coaching, Musician and Performing Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Moderately Tortured Artist?

The episode title 'Releasing the Identity of the "Hot Mess Creative"' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Moderately Tortured Artist?

The average episode length on The Moderately Tortured Artist is 19 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Moderately Tortured Artist released?

Episodes of The Moderately Tortured Artist are typically released every 15 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of The Moderately Tortured Artist?

The first episode of The Moderately Tortured Artist was released on Apr 16, 2019.

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