“Work as hard as you are able.
Dream as big as you can dream.”
06. Follow Your Heart
Sofia von Trapp
Sofia von Trapp is an internationally renowned vocalist, performer, songwriter and producer.
She studied voice and music business at the Berkeley College of Music, has toured globally as a professional musician for 15 years with her three siblings, under the musical group known as “The von Trapps”.
She is now producing and songwriting music of her own, and has collaborated extensively with Pink Martini, Storm Large and many other prolific musicians in the Pacific Northwest.
Episode Themes:
Identity and self-discovery
Artistic burnout as a performer or touring musician
Family legacy and roots
Creative authenticity
Crossing musical genres
Performance anxiety and mental tools
The use of Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), compassion‑focused approaches, breathing exercises, and cognitive defusion.
Resources:
Watch Sofi’s performances
Learn more about Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Questions for Artists:
What small idea have I dismissed as “dumb” that I could nurture for one week?
In what areas of my creative life am I chasing external validation instead of curiosity or joy?
Who would I be and what would I do if external validation didn’t matter?
What recurring inner critic message do I most believe? Is it fact or story?
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