Ep. 3 - I Am The Warrior | Joanna Barbera | 2/29/2024

In this episode of the Drop the Needle podcast, host Jim Alstott interviews Joanna Barbera, a singer, songwriter, and healer. Joanna shares her journey of pursuing a career in music and blending it with healing modalities. She discusses the connection between spirituality and music and the challenges of seeking validation in the music industry. Joanna also explains mantra meditation and its benefits. She encourages listeners to be open to trying new things and experiencing personal transformation. In this conversation, Joanna Barbera shares her journey as a musician and the transformative power of music. She discusses overcoming stage fright, taking a break from music, and rediscovering her passion through mantras. Joanna also introduces her unique offering of soul song mentoring, where she helps individuals create songs that express their true selves. The conversation concludes with a discussion on memorable songs and moments, advice to her younger self, and promoting Joanna's offerings.

This week's Spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/76UcoEuiq7SdvgQf8VUVha?si=2e75c2803ce94f65

Chapters

00:00Introduction to the Drop the Needle podcast

01:23Joanna Barbera's background and expertise

06:01Joanna's music placements

08:25The connection between spirituality and music

10:20Seeking validation in the music industry 12:15The driving force behind seeking validation

13:40The impact of self-deprecating responses

21:49Joanna's personal approach to mantra meditation

26:34Addressing skepticism about mantra meditation

28:24Encouraging openness to try new things

30:20Overcoming Stage Fright

32:16Taking a Break from Music

34:29Rediscovering Music through Mantras

37:35Soul Song Mentoring

40:18The Power of Music in Life

45:18Memorable Songs and Moments

52:17Advice to Younger Self

57:33Promoting Joanna's Offerings