Take the Stage Opera

In this emotional episode, Evan discusses how he overcame childhood lessons that taught him to hide as an artist and performer.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

You have the right to take up space: your body, your voice, your ideas, your talents. It's time to stop letting everyone else dictate how much space you get. Take your space and own it!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Gardening is a great life teacher. Today, Evan shares some of the metaphors that can help you grow wherever you are planted.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Life is full of ups and downs. Find out how you can use the ups and downs of the stock market to teach you about volatility in your life life.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

What do you do when things get tough? Do you ever say, "this shouldn't be happening to me?!"Today I explain the Sanskrit word, "Sadhana" and how you can develop a spiritual practice that helps you grow from any challenge you encounter.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

What have you been putting off because it seems too hard to start?Evan discusses why you are stopping yourself, and what to do to get started!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

What makes you feel alive? Do you even know?In this episode, we explore what you can do to feel more joyful, excited, and alive each day. For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Ever since  I was a kid, I always wanted to be the best at everything. It was pretty toxic.I didn't realize that valuing excellence wasn't toxic by itself. It was only harmful when I didn't have the tools of mindfulness I have developed.Now I can push myself towards my wildest dreams, without all the shame, stress, anxiety, and perfectionism I used to experience.Listen to learn how you can do the same for yourself!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

You've tried it all. You get enough sleep, drink enough water, set boundaries, and even take a long, luxurious soak in the tub. But you still feel crummy.What's the big idea?! Give this episode a listen and you'll figure out why your self-care doesn't always help you feel cared for.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Do you feel stressed out, worried, or anxious about your career?Today I share some lessons I learned from watching my kids play. They learn and progress without all the drama, and you can do the same!For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

How do you see your life? Do you see the world as a monster crushing you and all your hopes and dreams? Or do you see the world as a supportive friend that provides you with opportunities you need to thrive?Deciding to practice either of those perspectives will have long-lasting effects on how much you enjoy your life.For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I recently went down a rabbit hole and learned more about film making and how to tell a successful story.I learned about heroes, Mary Sues, antagonists, and what lessons we learn from them.It reminded me that you are the hero of your own story, and I wondered if you are pleased with the type of story you currently write for yourself?For more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

She is the host of the Practice Parlour podcast and admin for the self-care for singers group on Facebook.  She has loads of tips for anyone who needs to fill their own cup so they can go out and take the stage!Check her out at:Instagram @ginamorganoFacebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/selfcareforsingers/ginamorgano.comPodcast: https://www.ginamorgano.com/podcastAlso, for more information about Evan, check out evandunn.com and sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Have you ever seen a path in the grass, worn down by pedestrians taking short-cuts?Your brain creates similar pathways with your thoughts and actions. Any neural pathway can be questioned whether it is helpful for you or not. Then new pathways can be formed to help you get where you'd like to go.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Life isn't easy. It's not supposed to be. But sometimes the way you choose to see your life adds insult to injury and makes it more unbearable than it needs to be.Join me today for a short episode about how to think about problems and maybe you will realize that they don't mean as much as you always thought.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I was raised in a gritty family where we didn't talk about our feelings much.And while I don't recommend ignoring your feelings, there is something powerful about working even when it seems tough. So what does that balance look like? Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I had a hard time dealing with some overwhelming thoughts this week. But I am not afraid of powerful thoughts, because I know how to process them. In this episode, I explain how you can do the same thing.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

If the world breaks out into war, how should everyone feel? Whichever feeling you choose to create with your thoughts, I hope that it is based on seeing reality clearly, and that  it propels you to action from a place of peace, instead of inner violence. Join us as we talk about creating a space of inner peace, despite whatever tumult is going on in the world around you.I also discussed some reputable organizations to which you can donate if you'd like to help support refugees in Europe:Check them out on Instagram @brenebrown@rescueorg@liftinghandsinternationalCheck out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample coaching session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Opera is dead.The world is crumbling around me.What's the point of even trying any more?!Well, that is a great question. If you choose to believe those thoughts, there is a good chance you feel burnt out, exhausted, and disempowered.Today, we question those thoughts and offer some alternatives that might help you to feel excited about life, and ready to make some change in the world . . . REGARDLESS of what is happening around you.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

When you think about the circumstances of your career, are you being truthful with yourself? Are you believing distorted thoughts about what is happening and then making inauthentic choices about your voice and your work?In today's episode, you will learn how to see things clearer and make decisions that will help you get where you want to go.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Are you tired of always having to put out fires in your life?"My car is broken down!""I have to get 7 cavities filled!""I'm at my wit's end!"Listen in so you can learn some crucial self-care tips. If you can learn to care for your mind and your emotions, in the same way you are taught to care for your teeth or your car, then there is NOTHING the world can throw at you to destroy your emotional resilience.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

"Maybe if I just cram more into my schedule then everything will fall into place and I'll have the life I want!"But when is enough enough? How many hours do you have to work a day before you lose your mind?!Today we discuss some powerful lessons taught in the Bhagavad Gita, and how it applies to your work as a singer, and how to decrease stress and experience more joy in your labors!Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

When you are 90, what type of life would you like to have?Financial wellness? Relationships with loved ones? Health and wellness?Today, we are discussing how to plan for your future, like WAY into your future. Start planning now like your future self depends on it. They will thank you for it one day!Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

What if the quality of your life had nothing to do with your circumstances? What if the only thing that you needed to create a future of joy was already within you?What if you could use your thoughts to shape your future?How amazing would that be?!Well I'm here to tell you that it is absolutely the truth, and I can teach you how!Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

One person gets good at "doing more" as a way of ignoring their feelings.Another person is good at talking about their feelings, but doesn't really know how to process them very well.Neither is a super helpful way for you to live your life.Find out some steps for you to take RIGHT NOW, regardless of your personality type, so you can start processing your emotions AND getting the work done that you care about.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

"Certainly I'll be happy when I'm retired, or when I get this gig, or when I  . . ."Maybe you have caught yourself thinking something along those lines. But what if it were possible to be happy right now, regardless of your circumstances?The truth is, that you are just as capable of joy now as you ever will be, and you are also just as capable of feeling uncomfortable emotions now as you ever will be . . . yes, even when you have finally made a million dollars and have a perfect career.So I say, might as well start feeling some joy now!Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I love books, and I love discussing books with my friends. I also love when I am reading a book where I discover a new concept, and I feel my entire life change in a single moment.That is what I'd like to share with you all for this new year! I hope that 2022 brings you more joy and peace, and the books I share with you today can help you get just that.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I have been there. I have felt so alone and depressed during the holiday season. Learning how to create joy for myself during the holidays (and every day!) has been a game changer for me, and I'd like to teach you how to do it.Check out evandunn.com for more info and to sign up for a free sample session.takethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

We went to Disney World. We also got stranded at the airport. And we realized that there were a lot of feelings that were similar in both situations.Welcome back to the podcast! Check out evandunn.com for more information and to sign up for a free session!

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a magic button that you could push and your finances would be in order, your health and vitality at its peak, and your career thriving?Fortunately, there is no button, and it also doesn't exist when it comes to your emotional wellness.But that doesn't mean that you are powerless when it comes to taking control of so many things in your life. Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Even if you set boundaries, life can still be busy. When you know that your life is going to get hectic for a while, you can make some intentional decisions about things to let go.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

This episode has tons of tips to help you enhance your already developed mindfulness practice, or begin a new practice from the beginning. The best part is that the tips include no extra time in your schedule, and very little effort to incorporate into your daily routine.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I experienced some challenges this week.  My baby was in the hospital, the heater went out at my house, and I became a single parent while Hannah took care of Anders in the hospital.  It was hard, but it was also an amazing time to practice mindfulness, and self-care.  I also practiced understanding my feelings and chose the feelings that I thought would help me show up as my best self this week!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Hannah joins the podcast again to discuss how developing a thought-work practice benefits her career, relationships, and personal life.  Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Sometimes it feels like you are stuck in a social ladder instead of creating lasting connections with your colleagues.  Learning how to unconditionally love other people can be so rewarding, and it is a skill that you can learn.  Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I have worked on mindfulness.  It's great!  But how can I be mindful, in this present moment, when I also have big dreams that I want to accomplish in my future?In this episode, we also discuss what mindfulness looks like for someone healing from their past, or trying to reconcile the bad things that happen in the world around them.  Anyone, in any circumstance, can benefit from some mindfulness!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I had to learn to say "no."  It was hard, but when I learned to set boundaries for myself, I felt cared for.  It was also hard to set boundaries for other people, and sometimes they didn't like it, but let's talk about that.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I have been thinking about a paradox.  When do I need the help of others and when should I do it myself?  I am powerful and creative, right?  Doesn't it seem disempowering for me to wait for someone else to help? But is it really possible to go through this life without support from someone, at least sometimes?  Ahhh!  Maybe both things are totally true for all of us, no matter what our circumstances look like.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Have you ever had a voice lesson where your whole voice changed in an instant?  Voice lessons seem expensive, but when you look back at that lesson, you'd probably pay even more for that experience than you ended up paying your teacher.Now how much more would you pay to be able to gain an entire life-time of emotional wellness ahead of you?  A thousand dollars?  Even a million dollars!  And though it doesn't cost that much to gain the benefits, so few people are willing to take the time or find the money to invest in their minds.  Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Here it is!  The episode you have all been waiting for.  This must be everyone's #1 goal in life, because we all spend SOOO much time trying to achieve as many miserable feelings as possible.  So if this is your goal, I offer some simple step by step directions to create as much anxiety, sadness, and worry as possible!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

This episode is a little different.  Evan gets real as he discusses the recent loss of a loved one and also what is looks like to gain a new family member through the birth of his son all in the same week.  The 50/50 rule is so real, and it can help us to prepare for the challenges the pop up when we were expecting joy, and also helps us discover the hidden beauties inside our sorrow.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

I recently had a sketchy audition.  You know the kind.  That night, I woke up at about two in the morning and had a wave of shame hit me.  It felt horrible.  But it was the EXACT moment I had been training for.  I was ready for it.  Let me help you prepare for your next wave of audition shame.  Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Sometimes it is called "dirty pain."  All of us experience pain, but when we start compounding our thoughts and fighting reality, the pain we feel stops serving a purpose and becomes debilitating.Also, we talk about what thought-work looks like for someone who struggles with depression and anxiety.  Evan gives several study recommendations including the work of Byron Katie and Eckhart Tolle and the amazing workbook Feeling Great by David Burns.Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Has an older person ever told you to make sure and enjoy life where you are?  I have, and I smile and think, "if only they understood what I'm going through!"But, what if they are right?  Today I will help you to understand what it really means to feel happiness right now, and how to do it so you can get the most out of your artistic career!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Sometimes it is hard to make choices.  We are afraid of making the wrong choice, and so we do all we can to put up mental hurdles that prevent us from doing the thing that helps us grow.  Join Evan today to learn about how to overcome this fear and level up your life!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Life is hard, no matter what career path you choose.  But even though it is hard, it can be helpful to remember that every circumstance that life throws at you, can help you grow.  If you choose to believe it, it really is ALL GOOD!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualtakethestagecoaching@gmail.comInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Affirmations can be so hard to believe, and because of this, many people just think that they aren't capable of positive thinking!  It also feels so much safer to root your beliefs in negativity because it can seem more "realistic."  But reality isn't always as it seems.  Today, I'll teach you how to bridge the gap to positive thinking, and greater success with bridge affirmations!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Learning about thought-work changed my life.  It changed my career, my relationships, and my ability to care for myself.  Your thoughts are the root of your feelings, your actions, and the results you are getting in your life.  Learn to think new thoughts, and discover new results that you have never experienced!Sign up for a FREE coaching session at https://fons.app/@evandunn/individualInstagram @takethestagecoachingTwitter @TakeOpera

Positivity can certainly be toxic when people try to be happy all the time.  But what happens if you live your life on the other extreme?  Is it possible to be toxically negative?Email takethestageopera@gmail.com to sign up for a FREE coaching session with Evan.

Simone Biles recently taught us that mental health matters, even if it means risking everything.  Join Evan as he discusses ways that you can cultivate your own mental practice.Sign up for a FREE coaching session by emailing takethestageopera@gmail.com

Everyone debates about what self-care is or isn't.  Today, Evan offers some principles that will help you in your own journey to figure out what self-care looks like for you!Sign up for a FREE sample coaching session at takethestageopera@gmail.com