Episodes
Oct. 2, 2024
223. Anti-Precious Music: Monica Metzler, LMFT
In this episode Monica and Tricia explore music in many capacities. We talk about clinical music, performance music, healing music, and anti-precious music. Tune in to hear more about the beauty and ephemeral nature of music making. Care Chronicles shop Forest Veil is the solo work of Portland, OR producer, multi-instrumentalist, and songwriter Monica Metzler. Following the echoes of her elusive muse, Forest Veil creates hypnotic psych-folk that maps the emotional terrain of humanity and its p...
Sept. 18, 2024
222. Busyness to Stewardship: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode Tricia talks about her recent mindset shift and transition from busyness to stewardship. As a recovering workaholic, I often struggle to create rest and relaxation in my life. Through this recent shift, I’ve found that not all busyness is bad and that rest can be active. Care Chronicles shop Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com Be on the show! Episode Feedback Survey
Aug. 14, 2024
221. Work Life Grace: Heidi Schalk
In this episode Heidi and Tricia talk about work life grace, self care, life transitions, and overcoming blocks. This conversation is filled with beautiful nuggets of wisdom and I can’t wait to hear which ones stick with you Care Chronicles shop Heidi Schalk is a business strategy and visibility coach, best-selling author, speaker and host of the Be S.H.E. Podcast (Be Seen. Be Heard. Be Empowered.). She has been featured on FOX, ABC, NBC, CBS and The Daily Herald and has been named One of the ...
April 24, 2024
220. The Clinical Application of Silence: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode Tricia talks about the clinical application of silence with her Music Therapy groups. Although silence can be a tool within the music itself, Tricia talk about her most recent experiences using silence throughout her sessions. Tune in to hear how this experiment went. Would you try this in your clinical practice? Care Chronicles shop Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com Be on the sh...
March 27, 2024
219. Start Before You’re Ready: Synergy Music Therapy and Wellness Services
This episode is crossposted with Able Voice Podcast! Hear the first half of our conversation there and the second half here! In this episode Hayley, Kim, and Tricia talk about building a brand and aligning content creation with life’s changes. We talk about bravery, change, and empowerment. We also reminisce on the past while envisioning possibilities for the future. Care Chronicles shop Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services was co-founded in June 2021 by board-certified music therapists H...
Jan. 10, 2024
218. 2024 Theme: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode, Tricia talks about her theme for 2024. She also shares a short visualization to lead us into the new year. Share your 2024 theme or 2023 memories here! Care Chronicles shop Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com Be on the show! Episode Feedback Survey
Dec. 20, 2023
217. Finding Holiday Spirit: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode, I talk about finding holiday spirit despite lack of motivation and feelings of overwhelm. Wishing you a wonderful holiday season! -Tricia Care Chronicles shop Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com Be on the show! Episode Feedback Survey
Oct. 4, 2023
216. Redefining Wellbeing: Rohan Pardasani
In this episode Rohan tells us all about the Avaana platform, which is redefining healthcare and wellbeing. Tune in to hear how Avanna is connecting clients and clinicians, and clinicians to each other. We talk about supervision, preventative maintenance in health care, and how we individually define wellbeing. Care Chronicles shop Rohan Pardasani, is the Cofounder and CEO of Avaana. More than software and not another stale directory, Avaana is a mission-driven community aimed at helping Austr...
Sept. 20, 2023
215. Songwriting and Empowerment: Emma G.
In this episode Emma G. tells us about how she’s used songwriting as a tool for empowerment throughout her life and how she is not helping others to do the same. Care Chronicles shop Enter Emma G, an award winning singer/songwriter, author, and two time Tedx speaker, making an impact by bringing empowerment to teens through music. Surviving her own brutal experience as a child after suffering with a rare neurological condition called hydrocephalus, Emma G recovered from multiple traumas, inclu...
Sept. 6, 2023
214. Resilient Child: Miss Julieann, MT-BC, NMT, NTP
In this episode Miss Julieann tells us all about her new children’s album, Resilient Child! This amazing album is a compilation of Julieann’s research, Music Therapy experience, and musicianship. It’s a true labor of love, and I’m so excited she’s shared it with us on the show! Catch sneak peeks of some of her songs throughout the episode. Care Chronicles shop Julieann Hartley, MT-BC, NMT and NTP is a board certified music therapist, nature educator, illustrator and children’s musician. After ...
Aug. 9, 2023
213. Pros and Cons of Subcontracting: Kim Best, MT-BC
In this episode, Kim and Tricia discuss the pros and cons of working as a subcontracted Music Therapist. We talk about why this is an unsustainable model and potential alternatives that Kim is experimenting with. Care Chronicles shop Find Kim online and on Instagram Check out her podcast: Not Your Average Music Therapist Music Can Help NY State Association for MT’s Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles....
July 26, 2023
212. I Left My Music Therapy Job: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode Tricia talks about her experience leaving her Music Therapy job. She shares the red flags she experienced along the way and how she ultimately knew she’d outgrown the position. Subscribe to the show to hear episode 213 where Tricia and Kim further discuss the dangers of subcontracting. Care Chronicles shop Stay tuned and subscribe to the show to hear more about Tricia’s journey. Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please emai...
July 12, 2023
211. Overcoming Burnout: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode Tricia talks about her journey through and after burnout. She shares preventative and maintenance steps she took, the ultimate decisions that got her out of burnout, and how she’s recovered since. Care Chronicles shop Stay tuned and subscribe to the show to hear more about Tricia’s journey. Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com Be on the show! Episode Feedback Survey
June 28, 2023
210. Hemp and CBDa: Inesa Ponomariovaite
In this episode, Inesa educates us about holistic health, the cannabis industry (including the dark sides), CBD, THC, and CBDa. Tune in to hear more about how to ensure you’re getting the best quality products and empowering your personal health. Care Chronicles shop “I am the visionary founder and CEO of Nesa’s Hemp, the world’s first-ever full-spectrum CBDa oil. It is created through a unique process I developed myself that preserves all the healing compounds of the hemp plant. This promotes...
June 14, 2023
209. Happy Birthday: Laura Elliott Buckner, MT-BC
In this episode Elliott and I talk about life transitions, boundaries, and our need incessant need for stimulation. Care Chronicles shop Laura Elliott Buckner (they/them) is a music therapist in the southeast region pursuing their Master of Music degree in music therapy, and they recently received their Diversity and Inclusion graduate certificate in May 2022. Elliott is a trans, non-binary, genderqueer, lesbian, and they are autistic and Hard-of-Hearing. Elliott is a self-advocate focusing th...
May 10, 2023
208. Deepening the Music: Stephanie Leavell, MT-BC
In this episode, Stephanie and Tricia discuss what makes Stephanie’s music so accessible for kids to adults. We talk about how she adds depth to her music and how she brings musicianship into her Music Therapy sessions. Care Chronicles shop Stephanie is the creator of Music for Kiddos, a website that provides high-quality music and music resources for music therapists, music educators, and parents. She’s mom to a spunky young daughter, a seasoned performer, an experienced music educator, and a...
April 19, 2023
207. Applications, Auditions, and Rejections: Eve Miller
In this episode, Eve tells us about her experience through the college application and audition process. We also discuss navigating rejections and finding what fits. Care Chronicles shop Eve Miller, a busy senior in high school from Minneapolis, MN, participates in activities that any ordinary teenager would, including serving as captain of her school’s tennis team, choir, and, of course, the current and more important area of her life–college. More than all of her hobbies, Eve has developed a...
April 5, 2023
206. Grief and Loss: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode Tricia talks about the recent loss of her beloved dog, Piper. This episode includes discussion of grief and how Tricia is navigating the first week without her fur baby. Care Chronicles shop Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the podcast, please email us at hello@care-chronicles.com Be on the show! Episode Feedback Survey
March 8, 2023
205. How Music Can Help: Kim & Greg Best
In this episode, Kim and Greg tell us about the profound impact music has had on both their lives and how they’re spreading that impact through their own musical ventures. We talk about both their individual and collaborative projects. We also discuss the organic nature of creative projects and allowing them space to evolve in their own time. Care Chronicles shop Greg Best is a producer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist. He is widely known for his sensibility across the genre spectrum, and ...
Feb. 22, 2023
204. Head, Hands, Heart, Humanity: Creative Dementia Collective team
In this episode the Creative Dementia Collective tells as about their wonderful Dementia support offerings and how they employ their Head, Hands, Heart, Humanity model. Tune in to hear about Dementia support for both the individual and their entire care team. Care Chronicles shop 8 CMTE’s for Self care! “We are three millennial women who are passionate about destigmatizing and personalizing dementia care. We have a collective 30+ years in the senior care industry, where we all noticed the gap...
Feb. 15, 2023
203. Mental Health, Advocacy, and Music Therapy: Chloe Ulmer, MT-BC
In this episode Chloe and Tricia discuss how music reaches people in crisis, professional advocacy, and working in the mental health field while also navigating personal mental health. We also talk about how these themes intersect and inform each other. CMTE’s for SELF CARE! Care Chronicles shop Chloe Ulmer is a board certified music therapist, currently working in an acute mental health hospital in central Ohio. Chloe has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Ohio Northern University and is current...
Feb. 1, 2023
202. It’s Time for a Change: Tricia Caiati, MT-PC
It’s time for a change, do you agree? There are two big changes happening over here: The release schedule for this podcast is changing Music Therapy Chronicles will be getting a facelift into the Care Chronicles! Tune in to hear why Want to get CMTE’s for listening to the show? Check out Music Therapy Podcast Collective online, on Instagram, and on Facebook to stay up to date on podcast based CMTE opportunities! Care Chronicles shop If you or someone you know is interested in being on the...
Jan. 25, 2023
201. Boundaries: Laura Elliott Buckner, MT-BC
In this episode Elliott and Tricia discuss personal and professional boundaries. We talk about how and when to communicate boundaries, navigating complex relationships, and advice for boundary related conversations. Want to get CMTE’s for listening to the show? Check out Music Therapy Podcast Collective online, on Instagram, and on Facebook to stay up to date on podcast based CMTE opportunities! Care Chronicles shop Laura Elliott Buckner (they/them) is a music therapist in the southeast regio...
Jan. 18, 2023
200. Ask Me Anything: Tricia Caiati, MT-BC
In this episode Tricia answers listener questions about, well, anything. Want to get CMTE’s for listening to the show? Check out Music Therapy Podcast Collective online, on Instagram, and on Facebook to stay up to date on podcast based CMTE opportunities! Care Chronicles shop Tricia Caiati, MT-BC is a board certified Music Therapist from the New England Region of the United States. She launched Music Therapy Chronicles in 2019. Tricia co-founded the Music Therapy Podcast Collective (MT-PC) to...