Best Tracy Silverman Podcasts (2024)

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Matt Glaser 1:22:55

6M ago1:22:55

1:22:55

“There are things in the music that conjoin us all.” Matt Glaser chats about the music that still inspires him after 50 years of study—the swing music of the 20’s thru the 50’s—and his perspective, after years of study, that the same musical ideas were shared across racial and economic boundaries, and how this has defined American popular music.…

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Curtis Stewart 1:07:38

8M ago1:07:38

1:07:38

Curtis Stewart is a violinist/composer who is at the forefront of the new music world as a solo performer and recording artist, founding member of the Publiqartet, Artistic Director of the American Composers Orchestra and professor at The Juilliard School. We talk about his new Grammy nominated album, Of Love, the influence of his musician parents,…

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Ginny Luke 1:05:36

9M ago1:05:36

1:05:36

With a musical worldview centered on individuality, freedom and emotion, Ginny talks about how to deal with the challenges women face in the performing arts, how to be fearless onstage, her new album, and how and what she teaches the students at her Popular Strings class at the Thornton School of Music, USC. …

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Regina Carter 1:09:55

12M ago1:09:55

1:09:55

Regina talks about her sound, her move from classical to jazz, her experience as a hospice caregiver, and then I ask the MacArthur genius how much she knows about...the song "MacArthur Park."By Tracy Silverman

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Mental Health Communities: "You Can't Heal In An Invalidating Environment" 33:57

1y ago33:57

33:57

Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she discusses Seven Aspects Every Mental Health Community Should Have to ensure it's a safe and validating environment. Dr. Courtney discusses recent life events and how her experiences led her to creating her own mental health community …

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BPD vs. ADHD vs. Autism: "Look beneath the labels” 40:21

1y ago40:21

40:21

(cw: suicidality, abuse) Join Dr. Courtney Tracy, aka The Truth Doctor, a licensed psychotherapist and doctor of clinical psychology, as she compares the three diagnoses she's been clinically given over the last ten years as a client. Dr. Courtney discusses what the research says about the relationship between these mental health conditions and mor…

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A Therapist's Late Diagnosis of Autism: "Oh so you're not just a b*tch?" 1:01:34

1y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

(cw: suicidality) Join Dr. Courtney Tracy as she reviews the last two years of her life. Dr. Courtney and her husband, Max, discuss major life changes, new neurodivergent diagnoses, a traumatic pregnancy, and their renewed relationship. We think this episode could help people who have borderline personality, autism, a traumatic history, and/or are …

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Jean Luc Ponty 1:18:34

1+ y ago1:18:34

1:18:34

Jean Luc Ponty is the father of all modern jazz violinists with a long and ground-breaking career. In this wide-ranging conversation, Jean Luc talks about his transition from a young classical violinist fresh out of the Conservatoire to one of the leading jazz instrumentalists in Europe, to his impact on American rock and jazz fusion. We talk about…

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Jesus Florido 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

52:00

Violinist and tireless educator Jesus Florido talks about the importance of the groove in Latin music and how it's expressed on the violin. We share an astonishment at how the groove is so often ignored by classical violinists in favor of tone production, and then I quiz Mr. Florido about...obscure facts about the state of Florida.…

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Best of ’22: All Killer, No Filler 53:04

1+ y ago53:04

53:04

A collection of highlights of my conversations from the past year, with short musical excerpts, starting with the Zach Brock episode from January and including Natalie Haas, Sara Caswell, Billy Contreras, Roberto Sierra, Diana Ladio, Danny Seidenberg, Sirius String Quartet, Tomoko Akaboshi, Mark Summer, Mia Asano, Eugene Friesen and Daniel Bernard …

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Daniel Bernard Roumain 53:26

1+ y ago53:26

53:26

Composer/violinist Daniel Bernard Roumain shares his unique perspective as a black progressive string player and composer in a very traditional classical world. We talk about his journey of self-discovery and the importance of advocating for new ideas and updating of traditions. Then I quiz the composer of one of the better known contemporary solo …

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Dr. Kristen Casey: The Truth About Sleep and Your Mental Health 46:10

1+ y ago46:10

46:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR. Dr. Kristen Casey is clinical psychologist, author, and content creator. She’s the founder and owner of a private practice and consultation company. Prior to her psychology career, she was an EMT for 5 years. Her clinical training focused on health psychology, which sparked her i…

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Elyce Mandich: The Truth About Suicide, Loss, and Trauma 54:41

1+ y ago54:41

54:41

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, we get deep. This episode is about personal loss and suicidality overall so here is your content notice. I am a therapist, a social worker, a wife, a mom, a relatable human, and so much more. Mental health is extremely important to me because I’ve been there. Maybe not in your shoes, but I have been throu…

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Dr. Sami Pieknik and David Meer: The Truth About Affirming Neurodivergent Mental Health Care 52:40

1+ y ago52:40

52:40

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Our guests are two of the most fun people I’ve had the chance of interviewing: Dr. Sami and David! This episode is all about being neurodivergent. David Meer is a licensed professional counselor located in Scottsdale, Arizona. David has over a decade of experience and provides workshops and consultation s…

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Cate Jonsson: The Truth About Creativity, Art, Writing and Healing Mental Health 49:18

2y ago49:18

49:18

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Our guest is Cate Jonsson. Cate is a writer, artist, mother and mental health advocate. In 2017 she published her first collection of poetry as an act of healing through creativity, which lead to being invited to teach writing workshops centered on finding your voice and self expression for youth and wome…

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Patricia Lamas Alvarez: The Truth About Attachment Styles and Relationships 47:45

2y ago47:45

47:45

Today’s guest is one of my favorite relationship therapists, Patricia Lamas. Patricia is an LCSW, who owns Securely Coupled Therapy, and provides individual, couples, and sex therapy in both LA and NY. She has worked in a variety of different settings and is trained in IFS, Gottman, Brainspotting, and PACT Level 3. She’s a therapy queen. In this ep…

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Eugene Friesen 1:07:11

2y ago1:07:11

1:07:11

Eugene Friesen is one of the architects of progressive string playing. We go deep and we get specific--Eugene slows down an example of his trademark pizzicato technique and drops nuggets of gold all through this podcast, getting philosophical and sharing little known secrets of his early years. And then the inventor of the educational superhero, Ce…

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Joe Cohen: The Truth About Genetics and Health Optimization 33:39

2y ago33:39

33:39

This podcast features the founder of Self Decode as he dives into the true way to optimize your life. Joe Cohen,today’s guest, is the founder of SelfDecode, SelfHacked and LabTestAnalyzer is a thriving speaker and entrepreneur that has been independently researching health and science for over 15 years. Episode Description and Show Notes: In this e…

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Debra Silverman: The Truth About Astrology and Mental Health 35:05

2y ago35:05

35:05

Today’s guest is Debra Silverman. Debra is an Astrologer | Teacher | Psychotherapist and Author. She has developed a unique psychological-spiritual model, combining her expertise in Esoteric (soul-centered) Astrology with her extensive education in Psychology to help those going through major life changes, especially in crisis. This episode gets in…

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Salinas Counseling: The Truth About Generational Trauma and Decolonizing Mental Health 1:10:14

2y ago1:10:14

1:10:14

This is an interesting pod episode listeners. I interview six clinicians from the amazing California therapy practice, Salinas Counseling. Salinas Counseling is run by Rosa Salinas, is located in Redlands, CA, and specializes in providing cultural competence for each and every one of their clients first before diving into clinical interventions. We…

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Mia Asano 1:07:58

2y ago1:07:58

1:07:58

Mia Asano is a young electric violinist who has become one of the most visible content creators in the string world. She's a recent graduate of Berklee College of Music and we talk about how she got over 2 million views and 100K followers one night. And how she fell out of love and back in love with music.…

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Tim Frie: The Truth About The Wellness Industry and Men’s Eating Disorders 1:14:02

2y ago1:14:02

1:14:02

Today’s guest and I bonded on social media back in 2020 after he listened to my first few podcast episodes. Tim Frie is an educator, mental health & health equity activist, and doctoral student exploring trauma-informed care and undoing toxic wellness. He is also the founder of Clove Health, a medical communications company that designs inclusive, …

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Chiara Marullo: The Truth About Narcissistic Abuse and Recovery 33:56

2y ago33:56

33:56

As someone with a Cluster B disorder, it can be difficult to talk about the harm that actions resulting from our mental health can cause others. Today’s guest is a survivor of categorical Narcissistic Abuse. Her name is Chiara Marullo, and she is here to help us learn about how to recover from such abuse as a victim and/or a survivor. In this episo…

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Ashley Beaudin: The Truth About Slow Business and Self-Care 45:40

2y ago45:40

45:40

This season we’re really going into the messages I needed to hear when I was on my healing journey and learning from people I would have needed (and still do sometimes) as I was learning to take better care of myself. This conversation I had with today’s guest, Ashley Beaudin, is going to change the way you think about work and business and what it…

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Michael Sanchez: The Truth About Social Media Creation, Burnout, and Mental Health 1:05:25

2y ago1:05:25

1:05:25

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney speaks with today's guest Michael Sanchez. Michael is an incredible TikTok expert who’s been one of the biggest names in business and entrepreneurship when it comes to social media, creators, and the internet for the last 7 years. It’s a helpful episode for anyone who wants to know what it’s …

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Mark Summer 53:54

2y ago53:54

53:54

Mark and I reminisce about the old Turtle Island days and he confesses to having written one of the best-known solo cello pieces of all time, "Julie-O", on the piano. Then I quiz Mr. Julie-O about...all things Julio, as in Julio Igelsias, "Me and Julio Down By the Schoolyard" and Don Julio tequila.By Tracy Silverman

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Tomoko Akaboshi 53:06

2y ago53:06

53:06

Tomoko shares her story of being a classical violinist in Tokyo who fell in love with jazz and moved to Boston to study with only a suitcase and a violin. She's now a busy contractor who books a lot of the cooler gigs for string players in the NYC area. We talk about her work and mission and then we find out how much the founder of the jazz/chamber…

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Dr. Therese Mascardo: The Truth About Toxic Productivity 46:20

2y ago46:20

46:20

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney sits down with an incredible psychotherapist, Dr. Therese Mascardo. Dr. Mascardo is a Filipina-American Licensed Clinical Psychologist, and the CEO and Founder of Exploring Therapy, wellness community with the mission to help all people live more healthy, free, and connected lives that they a…

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Megan McKernan: The Truth About PTSD, Boundaries, and Authenticity 47:10

2y ago47:10

47:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney shares space with a fellow licensed mental health professional who struggles with her mental health, Megan McKernan. Megan is a LCSW in the state of Maryland who owns a practice called Clarity Wellness Solutions. On her website, she says “Everyone has their own trauma. What matters is how we …

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Josiah Sanchez: The Truth About Emotional Awareness and Emotional Intelligence 55:08

2y ago55:08

55:08

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney talks with Josiah Sanchez. Josiah, known as The Perspective Mentor, is the creator of the brand Forgotten Mindset and is a mindset coach for people struggling with motivation, emotional awareness, and their life story. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Josiah's ability to f…

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Mollie: The Truth About Borderline Personality Disorder 1:04:51

2y ago1:04:51

1:04:51

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney gets real about her main mental health struggle, Borderline Personality Disorder, with a fellow person with BPD, Mollie. Mollie is the host of the wildly popular BPD-focused podcast, Back From The Borderline, and the creator of the companion Instagram account, @backfromtheborderline. Here is …

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Lauren Dorman: The Truth About Disordered Eating 53:10

2y ago53:10

53:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives back into the topic of food, body, and eating with registered dietician Lauren Dorman. Lauren brings her clinical experience and gives us even more to focus on when it comes to our nutritional wellbeing! Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: How Lauren’s purpose as a diet…

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Sirius Quartet 40:53

2y ago40:53

40:53

A chat with my good friends in the Sirius Quartet, Chern Hwei and Gregor Huebner, violins, Ron Lawrence, viola and Jeremy Harmon, cello. They were in the studio on a lunch break, so I took advantage of the opportunity to get this globe-trotting foursome in the same room at the same time. We talk about arranging for string quartet, their influences …

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Danny Seidenberg 1:03:36

2y ago1:03:36

1:03:36

My old buddy from the Turtle Island String Quartet demonstrates jazz viola techniques, talks about arranging for TISQ and about his newfound love for the violin. Then I ask the founding member of the Unbande about...7 Up, the Un-cola.By Tracy Silverman

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Amie Jensen: The Truth About Sexual Trauma, CPTSD and Feminine Healing 49:46

2y ago49:46

49:46

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives into the personal experience of being a woman who has been sexually assaulted with her guest Amie Jensen. Amie shares what happened, how she got through it, and what it changed in her life and in her relationships. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: How Amie’s realtor …

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Huyen “Kiki” Vo: The Truth About Living with Physical and Emotional Scars 40:04

2y ago40:04

40:04

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney holds space for an incredibly resilient human being, burn/trauma survivor, and Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: How tall (or short) both Kiki and Dr. Courtney are Kiki’s “Why” as a trauma burn survivor who wants to ‘pay it forward’ The similarities and differences between …

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Tiffany Roe: The Truth About Diet Culture and Intuitive Eating 43:10

2y ago43:10

43:10

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives into the depths of diet culture and intuitive eating with the OG IG therapist, Tiffany Roe. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Tiffany answers the question of “Why” when it comes to deconstruction and mental health healing What is “diet culture” and “intuitive eating”?…

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Elissa Burdick: The Truth About Mental Health Coaching 45:48

2y ago45:48

45:48

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney dives into the differences between therapy and mental health coaching with an excellent (and super qualified) mental health coach, Elissa Burdick. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Elissa describes herself as a human outside of being a mental health coach (ACEs and difficul…

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Kristen Gingrich: The Truth About Being A Therapist with Mental Illness 48:22

2y ago48:22

48:22

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney explores what it means to be a therapist who also has mental health problems with her fellow No-BS therapist, Kristen Gingrich.Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Kristen and Dr. Courtney bond about being “No-BS” therapists and showing their humanness as professionals Kristen…

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Amanda White: The Truth About Addiction, Sobriety, and Being Sober Curious 45:26

2+ y ago45:26

45:26

In this episode of the HUMAN First podcast, Dr. Courtney explores her clinical expertise with another addiction expert, author and therapist, Amanda E. White. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Amanda tells the truth about how she used to lie to her therapists (and why!) What is “sober curious” and when should we investigate if th…

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Diana Ladio 54:43

2+ y ago54:43

54:43

Diana is the violin half of the violin/cello Moxie Strings duo. They work with thousands of kids every year as guests in schools all over the country. We talk about our shared mission of striving to give young people the ability to play their own pop music on strings. Then we find out what the Moxie Strings violinist knows about...the Moxy Hotel in…

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Katie Miles: The Truth About The "Good Enough" Relationship 48:47

2+ y ago48:47

48:47

In the first episode of Dr. Courtney Tracy’s relaunched HUMAN First podcast (formerly The Truth Doctor Show), she dives into the topic of relationships with one of her favorite couples therapists from sunny San Diego, Katie Miles. Here is a list of the topics/questions they discuss: Unique story about how Katie decided to become a therapist after n…

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What to expect during the first year of HUMAN First with Dr. Courtney 12:29

2+ y ago12:29

12:29

HUMAN First is going to be an amazing podcast for anyone looking for weekly conversations that make them feel better about their life, struggles, dreams, and existence. We are so happy you're here. In this episode, Dr. Courtney introduces herself, explains how the podcast is structured, and how we hope you can get involved! Dr. Courtney's HUMAN Fir…

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Introducing HUMAN First with Dr. Courtney (our new podcast!) 0:59

2+ y ago0:59

0:59

We are so excited to introduce you to HUMAN First with Dr. Courtney!What does it mean to be a human in today’s world? More crucially, what does it mean to be a human first—to experience the truth about your inner experience and how to help yourself before tending to any external needs?The HUMAN First Podcast, hosted by psychotherapist and clinical …

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Roberto Sierra 54:52

2+ y ago54:52

54:52

Composer Roberto Sierra speaks about the new electric violin concerto he is in the middle of composing for me. It's called "Ficciones" and is inspired by short stories by the Argentine author Jorge Luis Borges. We also talk about writing and playing in the musical vernacular, the popular musical styles of our time. And then I quiz the composer of "…

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Billy Contreras 59:36

2+ y ago59:36

59:36

Billy reflects on the influence of Buddy Spicher, tells some gig stories and breaks down the comprehensive and highly structured routine he uses in practice and on the bandstand. Then we quiz the Western Swing expert about...Western Spring Manufacturing Co.By Tracy Silverman

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Sara Caswell 57:16

2+ y ago57:16

57:16

One of the most important jazz violinists on the scene today, Sara brings her classical and jazz background to her students at Berklee College and Manhattan School of Music. She talks about the inspiration she gets from young players and then we quiz Downbeat magazine's perennial "Rising Star" jazz violinist about...Rising Star Casino and RV Park.…

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Natalie Haas 53:22

2+ y ago53:22

53:22

Natalie Haas has helped define this new role for strings that I keep talking about--the future of string playing, which I believe is all about being a genuine rhythm player, not just a melody/virtuosic player. Natalie is the consummate rhythm string player, and her 20-year duo with Scottish fiddle master Alasdair Fraser is testament to that. She br…

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Zach Brock 1:08:10

2+ y ago1:08:10

1:08:10

Zach and I get deep into his improv process, talking about Charlie Parker playing the violin, the improv angel and demon on his shoulders, and how not to swing. (Spoiler alert: be swung instead.) And then we quiz this Snarky Puppy about...kittens.By Tracy Silverman

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Andy Reiner 54:07

2+ y ago54:07

54:07

Even though Andy Reiner was born in Fiddle Hell, the long-standing fiddle camp his family has been running for many years, he's become a guardian angel of progressive string playing, embracing all things groovy with his wide-ranging command of everything from bluegrass and celtic playing to metal and funk. A true multiverse musician, we talk about …

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