Daily Musings with Allysia
109 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Join me Monday-Friday where I muse on books, personal development, and whatever happens to catch my interest, all with the joy of sharing ideas in this strange and short life. Daily Musings can also be found on YouTube. Allysia is a rock musician, entrepreneur, piano teacher, writer, mother and chef (among other things). She runs an online business and YouTube channel (PianoTV), is working on her second album, has self-published on Amazon, and reads voraciously. This podcast and YouTube channel was created to share ideas and thoughts on the many things that catch her interest.
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On Journaling and Love: Daily Musings
May 27, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.95 MBHey friends, it's been a hot minute! Today I wanted to share something I wrote today, thoughts on how love is hard, and how the things I love doing most are hard. But love is really the only thing that's real. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Changing my band name? Daily Musings
May 15, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.13 MBHelp wanted! I'm trying to make the decision whether or not to move on from my old existing band name (The Criminal Kid) to my regular ol' name, or to some kind of stage name. In planning for my album release, this is a question I need to decide! Thanks for joining today, and stay tuned for episodes Monday to Friday. :)
Let's talk about money! Daily Musings
May 14, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBIn today's episode, we'll get personal with finance - how I made mistakes and got into debt, and how I would've done things differently. Enjoy! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
What if nothing changed? Daily Musings
May 13, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 3.79 MBToday's musing is a thought exercise that I find very productive in creating gratitude and immediate joy, even though it's a little counter-intuitive. What if your current situation (whatever you're dissatisfied with) never changed? Interestingly, I have found this to be the way out of not only the feeling of dissatisfaction, but out of dissatisfying situations themselves. Enjoy!
Negative visualization: Daily Musings
May 12, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.78 MBNegative visualization comes from Stoicism, and it's a gratitude practice where you imagine what life would be like without a precious thing (or person), especially if it's something you often take for granted. Join me for daily episodes!
Let's talk about hobbies! Daily Musings
May 07, 2021 03:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBHow could I forget gardening? Today I discuss my myriad hobbies, why I need them to stay sane and avoid overwork, and how I fit them in without stressing. Enjoy, and thanks for joining me! :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
To schedule or not to schedule? Daily Musings
May 06, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.65 MBIn today's issues I discuss the pros and cons of scheduling (and not scheduling), and how I've been thinking about scheduling lately. I hope you'll join me! New episodes Monday-Friday, so stick around. :)
The resistance of art: Daily Musings
May 04, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.5 MBAll of us artists and creators, I suspect, feel resistance to the act of creating art - even though it's often a joyous, meaningful experience when we do. Today I discuss this resistance, and a couple of reasons why it tends to come up - and how to cope with it. Enjoy! :)
The Simple Things: Thoughts on self-sufficiency, bread baking and more!
April 30, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.75 MBIt's deeply satisfying to grow something with your own hands, or bake your own bread, or (I presume) starting your own fire. I didn't grow up with these experiences in a direct way, but I find much joy in exploring self-sufficiency in adulthood, for no good reason besides the fun of it all. Stay tuned for episodes Monday to Friday!
Virtues of love: courage, sympathy, gladness, gratitude and more!
April 29, 2021 03:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBToday's episode is a continuation of a chat on Charlotte Mason's book "Ourselves", this time focusing on heart-centered virtues. I discuss the joys and pitfalls of each virtue, all in a quest to get a better perspective on good living. Stay tuned for episodes Monday-Friday!
Imagination, reason and desires of the intellect (Charlotte Mason)
April 28, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBHey friends! Today's episode is a continuation on yesterday's ideas on intellectual development. This episode was a lot of fun for me, exploring the benefits and "daemons" of imagination and reason, the two critical faculties of intellect, as well as our various intellectual desires and how they spring us forward - but lay traps for us too. Stay tuned for episodes Monday to Friday!
The House of Mind: A well-rounded intellect (Charlotte Mason)
April 27, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.43 MBI've been devouring Charlotte Mason's education series, but her fourth book in the series, "Ourselves", is not about education at all - at least, not in the traditional sense. It turns to the subject of character growth and development and explores how to be a virtuous, intelligent and well-rounded person. I'll be talking about her ideas here throughout the week, and we'll start by discussing the House of Mind (others being Body, Heart and Spirit), the different areas of study and intellectu...
Remembering what you read: Daily Musings
April 24, 2021 02:00 - 19 minutes - 13.6 MBToday's episode was a request, and I dive into how I retain things (or not) from the things that I read. It's a learning process for me as well, and there's plenty to talk about when it comes to books and reading! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Morning routines: Daily Musings
April 23, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.84 MBMornings are the best! I'm endlessly fascinated by other people's morning routines, so I thought I'd share my own here as I've recently hit on something that's been consistently feeling great. Enjoy, and wishing you good mornings to come!
Endangered Minds: Why Kids Don't Think (and What to Do About It)
April 22, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.88 MBAnother book commentary! This book from the early 90's is still quite relevant, and a lot of the early research on children and television that the author discusses has been heavily explored in modern times, since "screen time" has certainly not decreased since the 90s. Here I share my main takeaways from the book. Thanks for joining me!
Fluent Forever...worth a try? Daily Musings
April 21, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.35 MBI read a lot, and I like to talk about what I read! Recently, I picked up the book Fluent Forever, which has gotten me all hyped up to learn French. I'll discuss this system and share my opinion on if it seems worth a try! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Day in the life of a stay-at-home parent: Daily Musings
April 20, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 8.98 MBIt's a Covid third wave, so I'm home with my daughter these days. Today I wanted to talk about what those days look like in some detail, and how I manage to squeeze in work during the days (read: it doesn't happen much). Thanks for joining me!
The Ego of Art: Daily Musings
April 16, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.79 MBIn today's episode, I ask the question: are all artists a little bit egotistical? There is some truth to be found there, but I found more upon taking a deeper look. Join me for this exploration! :)
Chores for toddlers: Daily Musings
April 15, 2021 03:00 - 13 minutes - 9.01 MBI don't claim to be a skilled parent - I'm a first-timer with a three-year-old and feel very little authority on the subject of parenting. However, there are some things that seem to work well in our household. My daughter and I have a good relationship with chores, and I'm not just being biased; her daycare provided has expressed how she "loves to help". In this episode, I share some ideas on how I get my toddler involved in chores and how it's a painless, normal, and sometimes even fun par...
Emotion-based goal setting: Four helpful questions questions
April 14, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MBIn today's episode of Daily Musings, I share four question a friend of mine shared. These questions are a good starting point for goal-setting, as they explore where your heart is at. Too often we set left-brained goals that sound good on paper, but don't reach our hearts. I think this is a big reason why we don't achieve our goals! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
What is Tao? Insights from a little book by Alan Watts
April 13, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBIn today's podcast-only episode, I wanted to share with you my notes, thoughts and quotations from Alan Watt's book "What is Tao?". He's one of my favorite philosophers, and this tiny book is very clear and interesting. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Just a chat on mom life and lockdowns: Daily Musings
April 08, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBToday I just wanted to sit down and have a conversation on what life's been like lately with local lockdowns and balancing (read: not balancing) work life with toddler life. Thanks for hanging out with me! :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
On waking up: Reflections from ten years ago
April 07, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.24 MBA decade ago, I was 25. I recorded my first album with my band titled "These Blue Walls Are Faking Freedom", which expressed some angst of growing up and losing the fire of my younger self. But more than that, it was a moment I woke up and remembered I was alive. I reflect on these "waking up" experiences in this podcast-only episode, and share an imperfect excerpt from my band's journal from that winter in the studio.
Soothing anxiety with sensual experiences: Daily Musings
April 06, 2021 03:00 - 5 minutes - 4.12 MBMany of us have had to deal with a low hum of anxiety in our lives during the pandemic - here are some things I've learned about reducing that hum. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Your relationship with money: Daily Musings
April 01, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBWhat is your relationship with money? And why does it matter? I explore this question in my own life, as I try to redefine my dysfunctional relationship with this obligatory fiction in our strange reality. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
My path as an entrepreneur: Daily Musings
March 31, 2021 03:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBI've officially been an entrepreneur since 2014 - in this recording, I share my journey, trials, tribulations and joys, reflecting on the experience of running a business and working for myself. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Limits of logic: Daily Musings
March 26, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBIn order to solve problems, it's useful to have a variety of frames on hand, just like you want a variety of tools in your toolbelt. However, we tend to get really attached to the tool of logic, to the detriment of our sense of meaning and purpose in life. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Curiosity and the prolific creator: Daily Musings
March 25, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 4.95 MBSometimes I have to thank Past Allysia for her tendency to get really absorbed into one interest or another. Sometimes the curiosity doesn't lead anywhere, but following my curiosity with intensity is a key component of creating a ton of content. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Quarterly planning time! Tips and advice: Daily Musings
March 24, 2021 03:00 - 11 minutes - 7.77 MBA new season is here, and with it, a new round of planning! Join me for the process of planning the next 90 days, a process I've been doing for the better part of a decade. :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Speaking for Knowledge: Daily Musings
March 19, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBToday's episode is about the benefit of speaking - conversationally, or as per these episodes - as a way to properly learn a topic. Charlotte Mason calls this "narration". Enjoy! Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Table Topics! Daily Musings
March 18, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 4.99 MBTable Topics is a fun speech game played at Toastmasters, but why leave the fun there? In this episode, I try a couple of table topics of my own, and invite you to play along. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Your life RPG character: Daily Musings
March 17, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.42 MBI love playing around with different frames and thought explorations - ways to think outside the box about yourself, others, and life itself. Today's fun frame is along gaming lines - what kind of RPG character would you be? I'm torn between a cleric and a druid. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
The benefits and hazards of introspection: Daily Musings
March 16, 2021 03:00 - 3 minutes - 2.53 MBA short idea today from the Charlotte Mason books I've been reading: Introspection is detrimental when it's focused on difference of self, and beneficial when it focuses on what connects us. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Life, the Story: Daily Musings
March 13, 2021 03:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBOne of my favorite, empowering ideas of the moment is that of being the author of your own story. How things that we see as impossible, other people see as their regular life. How things that we take for granted, other people see as impossible, a high feat of achievement. What scripts are you reading that aren't your own? Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
10 things I'm enjoying right now: Daily Musings
March 12, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.52 MBFor some fun today, I thought I'd share 10 things I've been enjoying lately - from food to books and beyond. This is a "List of 10 things" as per the March 9th episode. I hope you enjoy it! :) Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
My month of self-education, unschooling, and more: Daily Musings
March 11, 2021 03:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBOver the past month and some change, I've been dedicating about 20-25 hours per week to self-education, which so far has been an incredibly fun and challenging blend of research and writing. Here are my thoughts on that experience, with some ideas on unschooling and education in general. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
10 reasons to make a daily list of 10 ideas: Daily Musings
March 10, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.66 MBInspired by James Altucher, I've gone through phases of making "10 ideas" lists for a few years, and I find it to be a worthwhile and enjoyable habit (better than sudoku!). In meta fashion, I outline my top 10 reasons I recommend making a daily list of 10 ideas. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
The need for novelty: Daily Musings
March 09, 2021 03:00 - 14 minutes - 10.2 MBIn forming lasting memories, experiencing novelty is key. However, during the pandemic, novelty is hard to come by. Here are some of my ideas that you can experience novelty now with little or no cost. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Feeling your feelings and accepting them: Daily Musings
March 06, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.81 MBToday's episode is a tip from a friend who is a coach and meditation expert, who encouraged me to experience my feelings in their physical terms. What does anger feel like in the body? And what role does resistance versus acceptance play? Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
On having a fluid character and identity: Daily Musings
March 05, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBI've read two books by Tim Ferriss recently that have provided a ton of insights: Tribe of Mentors and Tools of Titans. In today's episode, I discuss how character traits aren't set in stone and how there are many paths to success - it's all about experimentation. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Approval Addiction: Daily Musings
March 04, 2021 03:00 - 12 minutes - 8.34 MBOne of my quarterly goals of this year is to "de-frag" my brain. I make all kinds of mental errors which cause me to be subject to my moods ("someone doesn't like me, therefore I'm unlikeable", or, "if I don't create something valuable, I'm not valuable as a person", or, "if this isn't an amazing song/blog post/video then I'm no good", and on and on). I explore one of these issues - the addiction to approval - in today's episode. Book: Feeling Good (David Burns) Subscribe for episodes Mon...
The time I was scammed out of $10,000: Daily Musings (special podcast edition)
March 03, 2021 03:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBToday's episode is my first podcast-only talk, and I was fairly embarrassed to record it. Last year, when the pandemic hit in March 2020, I was scammed out of a lot of money. I share this story as a way to practice courage, but more importantly, to connect with you. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Be unreasonable: Daily Musings
February 27, 2021 03:00 - 15 minutes - 10.9 MBI want to make a big poster of this phrase and stick it where I'll see it multiple times a day. Doing what's reasonable is often a trap that leads to mediocrity and maintaining the status-quo. Being unreasonable is where the big ideas are, and where the growth lives. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Question everything: Daily Musings
February 26, 2021 03:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MBI had a teacher in high school who inspired me by sharing the message, which I live by to this day, "question everything". Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Deliberate inaction: Daily Musings
February 25, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.53 MBThere are two main phases in the creative process: actual creation, and the phase that looks like doing nothing at all. I discuss this second phase in the video, and how allowing time and space to your creative and business projects is what allows them to grow. Creation isn't a constant grind; it's a process of tuning in and tuning out. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
A date with your inner child: Daily Musings
February 24, 2021 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.81 MBOne of my favorite exercises from Julia Cameron's legendary book "The Artist's Way" is her idea of having a weekly "Artist Date". In today's episode, I discuss why this is such a great idea that allows you to reconnect with fun. 101 artist date ideas: https://theartistswayblog.wordpress.c... Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Interesting conversations with awesome people: Daily Musings
February 23, 2021 03:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBThe way I nourish my mind with ideas is by having great conversations and by reading books. The former is fabulous because it's an active discovery process where you collaborate on your mutual discoveries. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
On having a three-year-old: Daily Musings
February 20, 2021 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.58 MBMy baby girl is three! I share some thoughts on parenting while she quietly sat in the room with me, before deciding that it would be more fun to go play with balloons downstairs. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
What's your fatal flaw? Daily Musings
February 19, 2021 03:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBIt isn't easy or particularly pleasant to face your flaws - so I find framing your flaws dramatically, as though you're a character in a story, a way to gain a degree of separation and reflect on yourself more realistically. What's your fatal flaw? Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/
Procrastination vs. helpful diversions: Daily Musings
February 18, 2021 03:00 - 9 minutes - 6.71 MBSometimes stepping away from your business (or other creative project) can seem like procrastination. And sometimes it is procrastination. But there's also a benefit in stepping back to see the bigger picture by focusing on something completely different. Subscribe for episodes Monday-Friday, and visit me on YouTube! https://allyvb.com/dailymusings/