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Mentalhealth EPISODES

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Jan. 29, 2026

Freedom, Love and Identity w/ Peter Crone

For over twenty years, Peter Crone (‘’The Mind Architect’’, ‘’Human Ayahuasca’’), has worked with some of the world’s most elite athletes, CEOs, artists, and Hollywood icons, helping them dissolve the mental constructs that create limitation and suffering. His approach doesn't attempt to offer behavioural fixes or quick-fix strategies, but goes where generic self-help tends to tiptoe around: dismantling the core beliefs underneath accepted constraints in the first place. Recorded with a li...
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Nov. 11, 2025

On the Mat Forever w/ Ryan Hurst

Ryan Hurst returns to Tapasya Loading on the launch of his much-awaited book On The Mat Forever (OTMF), with a conversation that leaves as powerful and deep an imprint as our first 3 years ago. Ryan holds four black belts, and spent twenty-eight years in Japan immersed deep in the study of martial arts and its philosophy. (He is also a pretty serious guitar player, even if mostly a quiet one.) The fact that most people have no idea about any of this is a clue towards the brand of humili...
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Oct. 7, 2025

Otherness, Art, and the The Myth of the ‘Professional Musician’ w/ Soumik Datta

Composer, sarodist, and cultural shapeshifter Soumik Datta joins T.L. Mazumdar for a conversation that goes far beyond the usual talk of craft and career. Born in Mumbai and raised in London, Soumik grew up between cultures, mentored by Pandit Buddhadev Das Gupta in Kolkata and later trained in composition at Trinity Laban. Today, he stands as one of the rare contemporary artists bridging heritage and innovation with equal devotion. His work spans collaborations with Beyoncé, Anoushka Shan...
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Aug. 19, 2025

Artists and Money

In a society that often measures success by the weight of its wallets, the true essence of wealth remains elusive. Artistry, frequently labeled as an unprofitable pursuit, challenges this superficial narrative by revealing deeper emotional coordinates like fulfillment and alignment-the wealth we we truly seek. While mainstream paths chase metrics, artists question "What would I still do if no one paid me?". Read the Blog post: Blog Post Free Artist-Training: https://holisticmusici...
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Oct. 22, 2024

Lost and Found in Berlin & Defining Success and Failure in the Artist's Practice w/ Kavall

Guitarist, multi-instrumentalist, and composer Kavall explores space in his practice that transcends and expands both extrinsic and intrinsic representations of the same in what is arguably an unprecedented manner. Founder of the 'spatial guitar', his signature concert-performance-meets-art installation is an immersive musical experience that surrounds the audience with six, lit speakers connected to individual strings on his customized guitar as it processes tsunami-esque tapestries of emoti...
Guest: Kavall
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Sept. 24, 2024

Balancing Power and Vulnerability As a Performing Artist w/ Johannes Stange

I’m excited to welcome Johannes Stange, a long-time friend and one of my most cherished collaborators on this episode. Johannes is a rare archetype—a multi-hyphenate artist whose standards of excellence continue to inspire me over the years, but also a man who leads a life deeply connected to the land, running a boutique organic farm from his home base in Mannheim, Germany. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of working with many gifted artists, but Johannes has always stood out for me part...
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Aug. 27, 2024

Navigating Self-doubt, Addiction and Virtuosity as an Independent Musician w/ Rebecca Mardal

Get free access to the complete episode, additional footage with transcripts, and exclusive content HERE.
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Aug. 13, 2024

What is Toxic Pedagogy? What Musicians Need to Understand.

Read the blog post here: https://www.tapasyaloading.com/blog/what-is-toxic-pedagogy/ Download my FREE 'Artist Mindmap'. A one-page mini-masterclass for independent musicians. Music and Audio Production: www.everynowheremusic.com Episode Notes / Text : www.tlwrites.com Music and Audio Production: www.everynowheremusic.com Episode Notes / Text : www.tlwrites.com
Guest: T.L. Mazumdar
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July 30, 2024

Sensitivity vs. Fragility: An Artist's Perspective

The importance of discerning between sensitivity and fragility.
Guest: T.L. Mazumdar
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July 23, 2024

Internalizing Our Haters (Solocast)

How global musicians and artists can overcome toxic criticism and cultural biases.
Guest: T.L. Mazumdar
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May 30, 2024

Showing up Authentically and Reclaiming Identity in a Multicultural world as a TCK w/ Marie Suazo (Swapcast)

Mental-Health Advocates and TCKs', author Marie Suazo and Musician T.L. Mazumdar riff on showing up authentically in society.
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April 14, 2024

Riding Passion and Unity To Reach the 'Seventh Sky' w/ Jonathan Ihlenfeld Cuñado

Spanish-German Bassist, Composer-Producer & Educator talks to T.L. Mazumdar.
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Jan. 23, 2024

Self-care, Self-integration and Self-talk as Musicians w/ Hannah Murray

Violinist, Educator, and Timani Instructor speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
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Dec. 21, 2023

An American in India: Busting Myths, The Indian Music Industry & Music Education, Safe Spaces and Vocal Health w/ Zachary Ray

Boston-bred Vocal Coach Zachary Daniel Ray speaks to T.L. Mazumdar on his life in India
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Oct. 12, 2023

Strong for Life w/ Conor O Shea

Conor O'Shea's story is reminiscent of many a young high-performance athelete whose own physical well-being ended up being collateral damage to the brutal demands of his passion. Facing chronic pain challenges in his 20s that were tough enough to have him contemplate leaving a career in the fitness industry, his pivotal decision in 2013 to seek out experts worldwide, learning from yogis in Mysore and more mature and experienced mentors led to a rejuvenation that left him feeling a decade younge...
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June 27, 2023

Who Does English Belong To, The Dark Side of Code-Switching and Why We Should Keep Writing w/ Miles Miniaci

Professor, technical writing instructor, and consultant Miles Miniaci speaks to T.L. Mazumdar.
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June 13, 2023

Creating Great Art and Taking Care of Your Fans w/ Emily White

Amazon #1 best-selling author and podcaster Emily White speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
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March 21, 2023

Demystifying PR for the Post-Pandemic, Hyphenated, Independent Artist w/ Ariel Hyatt

NYC-based Founder of Cyber PR and Bestselling Author Ariel Hyatt Speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
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March 2, 2023

Balance, Discipline, Forgiveness and Compassion w/ Esther Rojas

LA-based Colombian bassist, arranger, educator, and musical director Esther Rojas speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Guest: Esther Rojas
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Jan. 23, 2023

Healing Obesity with Empathy, Understanding Self-Love, and Vulnerability as a Strength with Drew Manning

NY Times Best Selling Author and Fitness Expert Drew Manning speaks to T.L. Mazumdar
Guest: Drew Manning