Music & Mindset Matters
Passionate about Early Childhood Education? Are you a teacher, parent or simply curious about the relationship between Music, Mindfulness, and the Human brain? Join Kristy Russell each week as she discusses all things to do with Music & Mindfulness and why these topics matter so much, especially in early childhood. Be inspired with guest experts, research findings and a whole heap of practical tips so that you can boost your confidence and skills to embed Music & Mindset practices into your daily routines and your early learning programs. Because when we Love Music, we Love Learning... We Love Life! Let’s tune in!
Episodes
40 episodes
When one door closes...another always opens!
Join me for this FINAL EPISODE in Series 1 of the Music & Mindset Matters podcast.I'll be taking an indefinite break from the podcast as I prepare to start a new consultancy journey with the Tasmanian Department of Health.. tune into th...
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Episode 39
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"For the love of The Music Room" with Dave Durkee
When my family and I travelled to Canada recently we stayed with family in Nova Scotia. My husband and I were keen to keep up our regular musical practice, so we just thought we’d buy a cheap secondhand guitar and keyboard and that would tide u...
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Episode 38
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Episode 37: Life Lessons from Canada
Have you ever visited Canada, or a different country than the one you live in? Travelling outside of your home inevitably puts you out of your comfort zone - some people thrive on this, for others it can lead to worry and stress! ...
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Episode 37
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Episode 36: From Electrician to world-renowned Musician with special guest Daoirí Farrell
“From Electrician to world-renowned Musician” with special guest Daoirí FarrellIt’s such a pleasure to invite a very special guest to the show this week. Dublin-born singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell is commonly acce...
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Episode 36
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“A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain” with special guest Dr Kathryn Murray
Episode 35: “A Calm Brain is a Thinking Brain” with special guest Dr Kathryn MurrayIt’s an absolute pleasure to invite special guest Dr Kathryn Murray to the show this week. Kathry...
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Why learning through play is like sneaking veggies into hamburgers!
Woohooo it’s officially Launch Week here at Moovers n Shakers Music headquarters! So in this week’s episode I continue the conversation connecting Music, Language, play and ho...
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26:10
Connecting Music, Language & International Day of Play!
Music, Language & International Day of Play!In this week’s episode I want to talk about the connection between Music and Language, and celebrate the first International Day of ...
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Episode 32: New projects and the transferable benefits of Musical learning!
New projects and the transferable benefits of Musical learning!EDIT: NOW WITH LINKS TO FREE WEBINAR!In this episode I can officially announce a collaboration with international organisation Boogi...
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Blue Zones, ikigai and adopting a "Musical Mindset”
Episode 31 : Blue Zones, ikigai & adopting a "Musical Mindset”Woah it’s been a massive week of learning and growth here at the Moovers and Shakers Music headquarters! I was fortunate enough to run a...
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46:54
Professionals can wear rainbow tutu's too!
Episode 30: Professionals can wear rainbow tutu’s too! In this week’s episode I am sharing some key takeaways after having spent an amazing day surrounded by passionate, educated and inspiring business-women. The...
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54:30
Finding Flow and emotional release through Music with Chris Bellette
EPISODE 29: Finding flow and emotional release through MusicI am thrilled to have a special guest joining us this week! Chris Bellette is Co-Founder of multi award-winni...
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Using Music to build Resilience and Confidence
Episode 28: Using Music to build Resilience and ConfidenceThis week on the podcast I’m talking about using Music to build Resilience and Confidence - in our young children as well as later in life! There are sooo...
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Can beat-keeping really predict Dyslexia and ADHD? with Dr Anita Collins
EPISODE 27: Can beat-keeping really predict Dyslexia and ADHD? with special guest Dr Anita Collins I am thrilled to have a return guest joining us this week! Dr Anita Collins is an award-winning educator, researc...
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Episode 26: Tune in to...YOU!
EPISODE 26: Tune in to…You!This week on the Podcast I want to continue the conversation around mindset and using music as a regulation tool.
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Episode 25: How do you use Music in your life?
Music has ALWAYS been in my life - listening to my mother play piano while she was pregnant with me, starting classical piano lessons and performing from the age of 5, singing in choirs and backing vocals for various bands. My relations...
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Episode 24: Musical Storytelling with Rennie Pearson
Episode 24: Magical Musical Storytelling with Rennie PearsonToday’s episode features Rennie Pearson, a wonderfully talented young musician whom our family had the pleasure of hosting recently for a...
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Do you want to be part of my BETA course?
Episode 23: Do you want to be part of my BETA course?What’s a BETA course you ask?! Well, put simply it’s a ‘discounted first test run’ of a course with a small amount of selected students. Students who enrol are no...
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38:33
Flipping Routines into Rituals
Episode 22: Flipping Routines into RitualsI’m all about making life SIMPLE, JOYFUL and CONNECTED as much as possible these days. I don’t want to just GET BY in life and be an onlooker in my own journey. Don’t get...
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22:36
Unlocking the Power of Music in Speech Therapy
Episode 21: Unlocking the Power of Music in Speech TherapyToday’s episode features Salome Ratnarajah, Senior Speech Pathologist at Sydney-based clinic “Speak About Speech”. A pianist herself since chi...
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49:09
How Music invites connection and belonging
EPISODE 20: How Music invites Connection and Belonging In this week’s episode, I talk about how shared musical experiences bring people together to connect and create a sense of belonging. My family and I are only just comin...
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EPISODE 19: What’s coming up in 2024?
EPISODE 19: What’s coming up in 2024?Welcome to a New Year! In this first episode for 2024, I talk about my upcoming training opportunities and the importance of embracing a “Musical Mindset” when you want to implement changes. I...
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EPISODE 18: My Top 5 Learnings from 2023
EPISODE 18: My Top 5 Learnings from 2023In this last episode for the year 2023, I reflect on the MASSIVE year it’s been for me personally and professionally. I talk about my top 5 takeaways (no, not fave fish n c...
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PODCAST EPISODE 17: Empowering Educators through Collaboration with Chelsie de Bomford
EPISODE 17: Empowering Educators through Collaboration with Chelsie de Bomford Chelsie de Bomford is a proud Early Childhood Educator. She has over 20 years’ expe...
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EPISODE 16: “Glimmers: Making every moment count” with Leeza Browne
EPISODE 16: “Glimmers: Making every moment count” with Leeza BrowneIn this week’s podcast episode we meet Leeza Browne, a lifelong advocate for Early Childhood, a bachelor trained teacher, a qualified trainer and...
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