Mind Body & Pockets Podcast

Evan and Katie VanDoren are two very talented and accomplished educators within the music and marching arts world! In this episode, they're going to let us in on some ways they work together as a team both in music and in their marriage to bring out the best in each other!Katie is a Band Director at Vandegrift HS in Austin, TX and Evan is a former band director who now runs his own music arranging and consulting company, VanDoren Music. They're both currently on Staff at the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum & Bugle Corps - Evan as the Brass Arranger and Katie as the Assistant Brass Caption Manager.They're a great example of what it's like to fully support and believe in your spouse and their abilities. They lead busy lives, but have learned how to divide tasks and maximize their time in order to keep up with work and home responsibilities, all while still making sure they invest in their marriage by spending quality time together.They give some great tips and advice in many areas, and we hope you enjoy spending some time with them as much as we did!Evan's has written a bunch of great arrangements and compositions for marching and concert band! You can check them out at https://www.vandoren-music.com Follow Evan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanvandorenFollow Katie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katievandorenDon't forget to Subscribe, Follow, Like and Review the Mind Body & Pockets Podcast! Your support makes all the difference!YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpocketsApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mind-body-and-pockets/id1522239250Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7sk2TlaFDtz0MNhGBEY7dkWebsite: https://www.mindbodyandpockets.comThank you for listening and as always, Keep taking steps to Level up Your Life!

Have you been procrastinating on something in your life? In this episode, Eddy and Paula discuss some of the reasons why things get put on hold and how we can take action now to finish the year strong!Many of us have had dreams, ideas, or even tasks that we end up putting off for one reason or another. It's NOT too late to work towards accomplishing these things, but they won't get done on their own...it's up to us to make the necessary moves that help us move forward.We hope this episode inspires you to take action on something that's been sitting on the back burner, to finish 2020 strong!Click HERE for all the ways to find the Mind Body & Pockets Podcast! Follow MBP on Instagram @mindbodyandpocketsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for Video episodes and more!For more info on Mind Body & Pockets, visit our website www.mindbodyandpockets.comIf you've been enjoying our content, please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your platform of choice. This will really help us grow and reach more people within the marching arts community and beyond!Thanks so much for the support and as always, Keep taking steps to Level up your Life!

In part two of our in-depth interview, Bill shares some great tips and advice on how to create opportunities for yourself in business, build passive income streams and so much more!Bill gets candid and opens up about some things that most people would want to leave out of their story, but he knows by sharing these experiences, others will be able to travel down a better road! This one is full of so many gems and will be especially helpful for anyone in the freelance/entrepreneur world!Bill is a multi-instrumentalist, best-selling author, producer and educator known as the “Tuba Visionary.” Bill marched with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps for 5 seasons on Tuba and after aging out, he joined the cast of the Emmy and Tony Award winning show Blast! He toured for 6 years with the company, performing throughout North America, Japan, and South Korea. Bill has also taught multiple drum corps including the Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, and the Colts and is currently a show designer and arranger for various ensembles across the country.We're excited for you to hear his story and all of the great strategies he's learned over the years that helped lead him to success as a freelance artist! Follow Bill on Instagram @TubaVisionary and check out his website www.TubaVisionary.com for his books, albums, courses and more! Click HERE for all the ways to find the Mind Body & Pockets Podcast! Follow MBP on Instagram @mindbodyandpocketsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for Video episodes with Bonus Content!For more info on Mind Body & Pockets, visit our website www.mindbodyandpockets.comIf you've been enjoying our content, please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your platform of choice. This will really help us grow and reach more people within the marching arts community and beyond!Thanks so much for the support and as always, Keep taking steps to Level up your Life!

Traveling the world and playing music for a living sounds glamorous, but there's a lot more to this profession than meets the eye. In Part one of this candid interview, Bill lets us in on the journey he took to become a thriving and successful freelance musician. We start at the beginning, learning how he got into music, his drum corps career, touring the world with blast! and freelance gigs! He even lets us in on some mistakes he's made in the past and how the lessons he learned helped him get to where he is today.Bill is a multi-instrumentalist, best-selling author, producer and educator known as the “Tuba Visionary.” Bill marched with the Boston Crusaders Drum and Bugle Corps for 5 seasons on Tuba and after aging out, he joined the cast of the Emmy and Tony Award winning show Blast! He toured for 6 years with the company, performing throughout North America, Japan, and South Korea. Bill has also taught multiple drum corps including the Boston Crusaders, Crossmen, and the Colts and is currently a show designer and arranger for various ensembles across the country.We're excited for you to hear his story and all of the great strategies he's learned over the years that helped lead him to success as a freelance artist! Follow Bill on Instagram @TubaVisionary and check out his website www.TubaVisionary.com for his books, albums, courses and more! Click HERE for all the ways to find the Mind Body & Pockets Podcast! Follow MBP on Instagram @mindbodyandpocketsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for Video episodes with Bonus Content!For more info on Mind Body & Pockets, visit our website www.mindbodyandpockets.comIf you've been enjoying our content, please take a moment to rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, or your platform of choice. This will really help us grow and reach more people within the marching arts community and beyond!Thanks so much for the support and as always, Keep taking steps to Level up your Life!

Rachel Freiman, the CEO of MindStrong Fitness, joins us to talk health, fitness, and why carbs are NOT our enemy!Rachel was a professional trumpet player and band director for many years before transitioning over to the health and fitness world full-time. With more than fifteen years of classroom instruction and certifications in personal training and sports nutrition, she developed MindStrong Fitness with an inside-out approach, focusing on both the mental and physical sides to building healthy, sustainable habits.Rachel tells it like it is in this episode and dispels some of the most common myths floating around diet and exercise. She's super passionate about teaching others and helping them crush their goals!Rachel is the host of an awesome podcast named "Becoming MindStrong" which is available on Apple, Spotify, and other major podcasting platforms.Give her a follow on Instagram @getmindstrong for all of her "How-To" exercise clips and more!MindStrong Fitness also has a YouTube Channel with tons of helpful videos! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8LaZeW7rNwG5qBo7tKRdJwCheck out www.mindstrongfitnesscoaching.com to learn more about Rachel's coaching options, ebooks, freebies and more! She is offering a FREE guide to Macro Tracking as well as a Protein Checklist!Click on our linktr.ee below for all the ways to find Mind Body and Pockets!https://linktr.ee/MindbodyandpocketsFollow Mind Body and Pockets on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets and make sure to Subscribe to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! If you're enjoying our content, please consider giving us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts.Did you know we have a YouTube Channel? Check it out! ---> Mind Body and Pockets YouTube Channelhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cA?view_as=subscriberIf you have any questions or comments please DM us on Instagram or use the "Contact Us" page on www.mindbodyandpockets.comThanks for the support and keep taking steps to Level up Your Life!

Have you ever experienced anxiety or panic? Millions of people suffer from some form of mental illness, so if you’re one of them, please know that you’re not alone! In this episode, we were fortunate to spend some time with Drew Linsalata to chat about this topic and much more. Drew is the creator and host of "The Anxious Truth" podcast and has written multiple books on anxiety. Through his own bouts with anxiety, panic and depression, Drew learned how to understand and overcome those debilitating issues and recover. Now he's helping thousands of people do the same.Drew is also a musician and member of the marching arts/drum corps community who played mellophone with the Long Island Kingsmen Drum and Bugle Corps in the 1980's. He's a great guy who loves helping others and we're so glad he came on the podcast to share his expertise!You can find all of The Anxious Truth's Links here: https://theanxioustruth.com/links Instagram: @The.Anxious.Truth The Anxious Truth Facebook GroupAdditional Mental Health ResourcesAnxiety and Depression AssociationSuicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services AdministrationConnect with MBP! All of Mind Body & Pockets Links: https://linktr.ee/MindbodyandpocketsFollow us on Instagram: @mindbodyandpocketsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel HERE!Like our Facebook Page HERE!

No matter where you are in your financial journey, saving money is always a good thing! To commemorate our tenth episode, we share our 10 favorite ways to save some cash!We get practical, diving into budgeting, meal prepping and more! If this sounds intimidating to you, we understand because we've been there. Trust us, it's not as scary or as boring as it sounds! We break things down into simple and small steps that will help you move closer to your financial goals. If you know someone who could benefit from these tips, please make sure to share this episode with them!Let us know your favorites on this list, which ones you're going to try out, and any tips that you have to share with us that aren't listed. :) Connect with Mind Body & Pockets!Click on our Linktr.ee for all the places you can find us! https://linktr.ee/MindbodyandpocketsFollow us on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets - instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsSubscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and hit that notification bell to know when we post! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cALike our new Facebook Page and get in on the conversation! www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpockets Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcasting platforms. We'd love it if you'd subscribe and leave us a review! This really helps us grow and be able to reach more people.Thanks so much for the support and as always, keep taking steps to Level up your Life!

Lot Riot's founder discusses building his business and brand from the ground up! Matt Verburg started his company because of his passion for percussion and the marching arts. After realizing there was something missing when it came to clothing culture within our activity, Matt took action and created the awesome company, “LOT RIOT”, which gave drummers and marchers a brand they were proud to rep both in and out of rehearsal. With high quality materials and unique designs, LOT RIOT is now known as the clothing brand that bonds the marching community. In this candid interview, Matt discusses how his love for the marching arts came to be, some of the struggles of owning a small business, and his mindset for providing the best possible experience for his customers.This "pockets" focused episode is full of great tidbits of information, especially if you're an entrepreneur or thinking about starting your own business. We hope you enjoy! Connect with Matt!Check out the merch at lotriot.com!Instagram: @lotriotTwitter: @lotriotLot Riot Facebook PageEmail: matt@lotriot.comConnect with Mind Body & Pockets!Click on our Linktr.ee for all the places you can find us! https://linktr.ee/MindbodyandpocketsFollow us on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets - instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsMake sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to enjoy video episodes of our podcast which include bonus footage! Hit that notification bell to know when we upload new content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cALike our new Facebook Page and get in on the conversation! www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpockets We're also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcasting platforms. We'd love it if you'd subscribe and give us a review (5 stars if you feel so inclined!) This really helps us grow and be able to reach more people.Lastly, speaking of reaching more people...please share our podcast with someone that you think would find some value in it.Thanks so much for the support and as always, keep taking steps to Level up your Life!

Carolyn has an extensive background in both performing and teaching in the marching arts activity! In this episode, she shares all about her upbringing in Clifton Park, NY, her color guard journey, and the road that eventually lead her to study neuroscience and physical therapy.She also gives us some practical tips on ways to add a little more physical activity to our lives and how making small adjustments to our work environments, (especially if we're working from home) can benefit our bodies. Lastly, she touches on a three step approach she likes to take when trying to create different habits.Carolyn has such a passion for the marching arts activity and connecting with others. This is a fantastic episode with some very open and vulnerable moments and we think it's going to impact a lot of people!Timestamps4:50 - Baseball life.6:15 - Colorguard beginnings.12:30 - Impact of Mentors.18:30 - Teaching vs. Performing.26:10 - Movement approaches for different groups.31:45 - Pride of Cincinnati.44:40 - Why Neuroscience?49:35 - Taking care of our bodies.53:10 - Exercise guidelines and practical tips for fitness.58:00 - Find physical activities that you enjoy.1:00:05 - Creating different habits.Connect with Carolyn!Instagram: @carolyndrislaneFB: www.facebook.com/carolyn.drislaneConnect with MBP! Like our new Facebook Page and get in on the conversation! www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpocketsMake sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to enjoy the video version of our podcast which includes bonus footage and more! Hit that notification bell to know when we upload new content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cAFollow us on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets - instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsWe're also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. We'd love it if you'd subscribe and give us a review (5 stars if you feel so inclined!) This really helps us grow and be able to reach more people.Lastly, speaking of reaching more people...please share our podcast with someone that you think would find some value in it. Thank you so much for the support...it means the world to us!Until next time, keep taking steps to Level up Your Life!

We continue our conversation with USAF Staff Sergeant Brad Green in Part 2 of The Weight of Words. Brad shares how he ended up joining the cast of the Emmy and Tony Award winning show "Blast!" and how touring with a bunch of creative musicians helped him hone his arranging and composing skills and realize his passion for writing music!Brad also touches on the similarities between drum corps and Air Force Basic Training, the importance of choosing your words wisely as an educator, and reflects on some moments as a teacher where he would have liked to approach things differently.This episode is full of incredibly valuable life lessons, so you might want to take notes!If you haven't listened to Part 1 of Brad's conversation, make sure to check out Episode 6, The Weight of Words - Part 1, to hear the beginning of his journey!Connect with Brad!Facebook Twitterwww.bradkerrgreen.comU.S. Air Force Heritage of America BandConnect with MBP! Like our new Facebook Page and get in on the conversation! www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpocketsMake sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to enjoy the video version of our podcast which includes bonus footage and more! Hit that notification bell to know when we upload new content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cAFollow us on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets - instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsWe're also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. We'd love it if you'd subscribe and give us a review (5 stars if you feel so inclined!) This really helps us grow and be able to reach more people.Lastly, speaking of reaching more people...please share our podcast with someone that you think would find some value in it! Thank you so much for the support...it means the world to us!Until next time, keep taking steps to Level up Your Life!

In Part 1 of a 2 part series, we sit down with US Air Force Staff Sergeant Brad Green to learn all about his personal journey from growing up in a small town in Texas to becoming a Music Composer and Arranger in the United States Air Force! Brad discusses his time at The Cadets of Bergen County, the importance of having strong mentors and friends throughout his career, and so much more. This episode is just the tip of the iceberg for Brad's career, so make sure to check out Part 2 next!Connect with Brad!Facebook Twitterwww.bradkerrgreen.comU.S. Air Force Heritage of America BandConnect with MBP! Like our new Facebook Page and get in on the conversation! www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpocketsMake sure to subscribe to our YouTube Channel to enjoy the video version of our podcast which includes bonus footage and more! Hit that notification bell to know when we upload new content! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cAFollow us on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets - instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsWe're also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. We'd love it if you'd subscribe and give us a review (5 stars if you feel so inclined!) This really helps us grow and be able to reach more people.Lastly, speaking of reaching more people...please share our podcast with someone that you think would find some value in it! Thank you so much for the support...it means the world to us!Until next time...keep taking steps, to Level up Your Life!

In episode 5 of our podcast, we reminisce about DCI East in Allentown, Finals week, and the activity as a whole. This time of year is a great reminder of all the wonderful ways drum corps has impacted our lives!We also recap our first 3 interview episodes and even give a sneak peak of our next 3 guests coming onto the show! We are so excited for our next few episodes and hope you enjoy the content!Like our new Facebook Page and get in on the conversations! www.facebook.com/mindbodyandpocketsCheck out our YouTube Channel to enjoy video episodes of our podcast which include bonus footage and more! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cAFollow us on Instagram @mindbodyandpockets - instagram.com/mindbodyandpocketsWe're also on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most major podcast platforms. We'd love it if you'd subscribe and give us a review (5 stars if you feel so inclined!) This really helps us grow the show and reach more people.Lastly, speaking of reaching more people...please share our podcast with someone that you think would find some value in it! Thank you so much for the support...it means the world to us!Until next time, keep taking steps, to Level up Your Life!

In this "Pockets" focused episode, we speak with the co-owner of Box Six Productions, Ian Grom! He stresses the importance of self-awareness and being honest with yourself when it comes to your abilities. Ian shares how his experiences as a freelance musician in California ultimately led him to his passion for composing. This conversation was full of laughs and incredible information!Ian dropped a lot of knowledge bombs and insight during this episode and we know it’s going to help a lot of people, whether they’re musicians or not!Ian is currently the front ensemble composer, arranger & designer at Chino Hills High School, Pulse Percussion, POW Percussion, and Box Six. His compositions and arrangements have been played by marching bands and indoor percussion groups all over the country and we think he’s pretty awesome. Connect with Ian!Instagram:@iangrom_music@iangrom (Photography Page)www.box-six.comDid you know Mind Body & Pockets has a YouTube Channel with full-length episodes and bonus content?! Click HERE to subscribe!Make sure to subscribe and follow MBP on the following platforms!Apple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsiHeartRadioStitcherInstagram: @mindbodyandpocketsFacebook: @mindbodyandpocketsWebsite: www.mindbodyandpockets.com

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with one of the most sought after choreographers in the marching arts today, Michael Rosales! We learn so much about his path and how his decisions got him to where he is today. Michael discusses the importance of being mindful of what your body needs, understanding how to approach choreography by your groups experience level, and how saying yes to one opportunity can lead to more than you could ever imagine!He is doing wonderful things with his team at The Breakdown Camp and we encourage everyone to check out what they have to offer!Connect with Michael!Instagram: @MRosales007FacebookTwitterMichael's YouTube Channelthebreakdowncamp.comIf you haven't already, make sure to like, subscribe, comment, and follow Mind Body & Pockets on Instagram, YouTube, Facebook, Apple Podcasts, Spotify.Your support is paramount in getting this project to as many people in the Marching Arts as possible!Thank you!

This episode features one of the most innovative and exciting percussionists in the marching arts community!Through hard work, determination, and a positive mindset, Ralph Nader has taken his passion for drumming and turned it into a rewarding career! In this episode of the MBP Podcast, Ralph discusses his mindset in various situations throughout his musical journey and the importance of being willing to take a leap of faith to go after your dreams.Follow Ralph and BYOS to access all of their awesome drumming videos and content!Instagram:@RNader4Prez - https://www.instagram.com/rnader4prez/@BYOS1191 - https://www.instagram.com/byos1191/YouTube and Twitter@RNader4Prez@BYOS1191Check out the BYOS Signature Drum Sticks here: https://www.daddario.com/products/percussion/promark/promark-marching-percussion/snare-sticks/We hope you enjoyed this episode! Please like, subscribe, comment, and share to help grow the MBP Nation!Instagram: @mindbodyandpockets https://www.instagram.com/mindbodyandpockets/YouTube: @mindbodyandpockets https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cA#menuThank you for the support!!!

Paula and Eddy explain what Mind Body and Pockets is all about, share their “why” behind starting the podcast and the ways they hope to serve the marching arts community.Connect with us!Instagram: @mindbodyandpocketshttps://www.instagram.com/mindbodyandpockets/YouTube: Full Episodes with bonus content!https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCP4YUO1V0SVAyDSmnoIn2cATo learn more about Paula, Eddy, and this project, check out http://www.mindbodyandpockets.com/