Author Archives: Tim Ringgold

What do these people have in common? Reese Witherspoon Bradley Cooper Benjamin  Bratt Anne Hathaway Russell Crowe Joaquin Phoenix They are obviously all actors. But what makes this list special is that they all played the role of a musician in a movie….with little or no prior musical training. Yes, they had coaches and teachers […]

We are all under extreme amounts of stress right now, whether it is societal stress, family stress, financial stress, stress about your health, kids doing online school….there is no shortage of stuff to stress us out right now.  According to The American Institute of Stress: About 33 percent of people report feeling extreme stress 77 […]

I am always looking for new ways to engage with music, either personally or for my clients. Recently, my wife Angelique came upon a podcast: LIVE in Concert from NPRs All Songs Considered. Each episode is a recording of a live concert. It includes artists like Lizzo, Brandi Carlile, Ryan Adams, Violent Femmes, and more.  […]

Carol Dweck, Ph.D. wrote a book that has had a huge impact on me and my family. In Mindset: The New Psychology of Success, she articulates two mindsets. A fixed mindset and a growth mindset. Those with a fixed mindset tend to believe that abilities are fixed and unable to change. Those with a growth […]

When feeling stressed and anxious, I find there are two things that soothe me best.   Music Nature You have heard me talk about music before, so today I thought I’d share a little about why nature can be an important part of your self-care.  I recently came across an article that talked about the benefits […]

Got Stress? All you have to do is review the current memes circulating on social media, and you can tell that the world is under a lot of stress right now! Whether it is the pandemic, social, societal, financial, or political issues, there’s a lot to be stressed about right now. For this week’s blog […]

Recovery 2.0: Move Beyond Addiction and Upgrade Your Life by Tommy Rosen What Amazon Says: Through more than 20 years of recovery from addiction, noted yoga teacher Tommy Rosen learned a lot about what works and what doesn’t work in recovery. From his explorations on the yoga mat and in 12-Step rooms, he found a […]

The Not So Perfect Plan is the brainchild of one extraordinary woman named Kim Vargas. Kim is a mom and wife to one of my coaches, named Pete Vargas. The two of them have been on what can only be described as one hell of a roller coaster ride, not only as parents but as […]

Few are immune to the pressure and stress of the COVID-19 worldwide pandemic, but there is one cohort of workers that are facing a unique and potentially dangerous situation, but not in ways you think. They are healthcare professionals in recovery from addiction.  Healthcare professionals have a reputation for being the worst patients. They focus […]