Summary

In this heartfelt interview, Nashville country artist Kirstie Kraus shares her journey through the music industry, emphasizing the importance of mental health, self-care, and nervous system regulation. Discover practical routines, lessons learned from burnout, and how authenticity and self-love fuel her success.

Keywords

music industry, mental health, self-care, burnout, nervous system, Nashville artist, authenticity, self-love, career lessons, emotional well-being

Key Topics

• Mental health and burnout in the music industry
• Self-care routines and nervous system regulation
• Lessons learned from career challenges and successes

Guest Name

Kirstie Kraus

titles

• The 5 Key Lessons Kirstie Kraus Learned About Mental Health in Music
• How Self-Care and Nervous System Regulation Boost a Music Career

Sound Bites

• "Making space for quiet time helps me show up better."
• "Trust your gut and listen to your body."
• "Zoom out and see the bigger picture of your career."

Chapters

00:00
Introduction to Kirstie Kraus

01:03
Mental Health and Self-Care in the Music Industry

03:02
Kirstie's Journey in the Music Industry

08:44
Lessons Learned in the Music Industry

11:21
Navigating Mental Health Challenges

15:29
Experiencing Burnout and Recovery

21:09
Shifting Perspectives on Mental Health

22:49
Navigating Creative Seasons

24:26
The Power of Saying No

27:38
Protecting Your Peace

30:51
Listening to Your Body

34:29
Self-Care as a Non-Negotiable

39:01
Finding Your Purpose and Passion

43:43
The Importance of Mental Wellness for Artists

43:44
Tools and Resources for Mental Health

In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim Rapach sits down with Bev Moser, a respected leader in the Nashville music industry with more than 30 years of experience supporting artists, building careers, and navigating the realities of entertainment.

Bev shares powerful lessons she has learned throughout her career, including what artists need to know about resilience, identity, success, disappointment, and mental wellness in an industry that can be both exciting and deeply demanding.

This conversation explores the highs and lows of the music business, the importance of normalizing mental health conversations, and why artists need support systems that remind them their life is bigger than their career.

Bev offers honest wisdom for artists, creatives, managers, and anyone working in the entertainment industry who wants to build a sustainable career without losing themselves in the process.

Topics include:

• Mental wellness for artists
• Resilience in the music industry
• Artist management and industry lessons
• Navigating career wins and disappointments
• Normalizing mental health conversations
• Practical tools for staying grounded as a creative
• Why your life continues beyond your career

If you are an artist, creative, performer, manager, or industry professional, this episode is a reminder that success matters, but your mental health matters more.

Together, we are creating a healthier entertainment industry, one brave conversation at a time.

Guest: Bev Moser
Host: Kim Rapach
Podcast: The Work of Warriors

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to Bev Moser and Her Roles in the Industry
09:44 Bev’s Journey in the Entertainment Industry
16:59 Wins and Lessons Learned in the Industry
25:11 Mental Wellness in the Music Industry
28:26 Preparing Artists for the Industry’s Ups and Downs
32:42 Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health in the Music Industry
37:28 Finding Balance: Personal Strategies for Mental Wellness
42:19 The Importance of Normalizing Mental Health Conversations
48:28 Encouraging Open Dialogue: Talking About Mental Health
54:42 The Ripple Effect: Kindness and Connections in the Industry

Keywords: mental wellness, music industry, artist mental health, resilience, industry lessons, artist management, Nashville, artist success, mental health normalization, creative mental health

There’s a version of success the world applauds that quietly disconnects people from themselves.

In this episode of The Work of Warriors, Kim sits down with Allie Colleen for an emotionally honest conversation about identity, artistry, pressure, healing, and what it really takes to stay grounded in an industry that often rewards performance over authenticity.

Together, they explore the emotional realities behind music, creativity, self-trust, relationships, and navigating life as a deeply feeling person in a high-pressure world. This conversation is raw, thoughtful, funny at times, and deeply human.

If you’ve ever felt the tension between who the world expects you to be and who you actually are, this episode will resonate.

Topics include:

• the emotional side of the music industry
• identity and self-worth
• creativity and pressure
• relationships and vulnerability
• nervous system patterns and emotional survival
• healing without losing yourself

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