3: 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 00:00 Introduction to the Drop the Needle podcast 01:23 Joanna Barbera's background and expertise 06:01 Joanna's music placements 08:25 The connection between spirituality and music 10:20 Seeking validation in the music industry 12:15 The driving force behind seeking validation 13:40 The impact of self-deprecating responses 21:49 Joanna's personal approach to mantra meditation 26:34 Addressing skepticism about mantra meditation 28:24 Encouraging openness to try new things 30:20 Overcoming Stage Fright 32:16 Taking a Break from Music 34:29 Rediscovering Music through Mantras 37:35 Soul Song Mentoring 40:18 The Power of Music in Life 45:18 Memorable Songs and Moments 52:17 Advice to Younger Self 57:33 Promoting Joanna's Offerings