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Adventurous Spirits

Adventurous Spirits

By Cortney Matz

The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! In this weekly musical podcast, To tip the scales music artist Cortney Matz offers encouragement on the long and winding adventures of life, creativity, relationships… all of the above!

Prompts for each week's experiences cover the gamut of interests and skill sets; whether you're a card carrying thrill-seeker or simply hoping to get out of a rut, Adventurous Spirits brings us all together in the ultimate goal: to connect with something bigger than us and find friends along the way.
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Next-Level Adventures

Adventurous SpiritsDec 06, 2023

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Next-Level Adventures

Next-Level Adventures

Last episode of 2023! Let's reflect on this year's rewards and set some intentions going forward. Three takeaways to figure out your own level-up and how to get there.

SONGS

Anything (only on Patreon)

The Fool's Waltz (from the MYSTERY album)

For Behold, Darkness Shall Cover the Earth (Handel's Messiah cover) Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack! Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz

Dec 06, 202336:20
A Bravery Boost
Nov 22, 202339:53
Death by Niceness
Nov 15, 202336:34
Mining for Gold
Nov 08, 202329:08
The Leap of Faith
Nov 01, 202334:06
Playing Pretend

Playing Pretend

Pretend: as in playtime, as in imagining a world and writing/acting/filming it. ALSO as in playing a version of yourself that you believe is necessary in the world of your current experience. Today we talk about both! Subscribe to Power Notes - daily memos to your inner go-getter: http://cortneymatz.substack.com/subscribe SONGS: The Least Pretending (only on Patreon) Wandering Stars (only on Patreon) Artist Song (on all streaming platforms) Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack! Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Oct 25, 202335:10
Permission to Be Yourself
Oct 11, 202335:30
Do You Believe In Yourself?

Do You Believe In Yourself?

5 DAYS OF POSSIBILITY: http://cortneymatz.substack.com/subscribe

Talking about fear of the unknown, and the role of faith - does it make you feel MORE stable or LESS so? Talk to me if you want someone to help figure this out: cm@cortneymatz.com Today's song: The Possibilities (from the HOME EP) Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack! Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Oct 04, 202331:11
How to Get Ideas

How to Get Ideas

Most of us have too many ideas. But what do you do when you need A specific idea - when you feel stuck and don't know how to unstick yourself? Today's song: WHAT COMES NEXT (only on patreon.com/cortneymatz) Big change coming! Hop on my email list to get the news: http://eepurl.com/dsgdYD Join me at the piano for 30 minutes of songs, stories and prompts to explore your own experience with this topic. Every personal growth journey needs a good soundtrack! Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Sep 27, 202331:01
Victory Lap
Sep 20, 202336:54
Under Pressure
Sep 13, 202337:47
Focus & Commit
Sep 06, 202334:42
Adventures in Affirmations
Aug 23, 202336:14
Adventures in Urban Hiking
Aug 17, 202340:48
Being Supportive
Aug 09, 202339:49
Comfortable with being Uncomfortable
Aug 02, 202335:01
Introvert Hacks
Jul 26, 202335:12
The Grand Scheme

The Grand Scheme

How do you find perspective on what really matters in life? Whether you're a "big picture person" or not, we all need space to prioritize - especially amid life's surprises.

SONGS

Here, by Cortney Matz (from HOME EP)

Wildfire, by Cortney Matz (only on Patreon) Artist Song, by Cortney Matz (streaming everywhere)


NEW: my collection of musical nature meditations is now available to purchase on Etsy! Won't you show my brand new shop some love?

http://etsy.com/shop/somysterious The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships. Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz Listen live on Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Jul 19, 202335:60
Adventures in Forest Bathing

Adventures in Forest Bathing

The Japanese art of shinrin-yoku is not QUITE as mysterious and enigmatic as it may sound. But it works to relive stress! Join me for this special episode exploring nature and its powerful influence on your wellbeing. If you'd like to try forest bathing, here's a free 10-minute guide: https://mailchi.mp/b567a5e0e884/walk-in-the-woods SONGS Walk in the Woods, by Cortney Matz (from Walk in the Woods, a musical nature walk) Untitled work in progress, by Cortney Matz (possibly never to be heard again?) The Ponderosa Trees, by Cortney Matz (from Mystery album) The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships. Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz Listen live on YouTube, Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Jul 12, 202336:22
Effective vs Productive
Jun 28, 202335:50
Adventures in Starting Over
Jun 21, 202337:06
Real-Life Navigation
Jun 14, 202330:08
Pioneer Problems
Jun 07, 202328:19
Epic & Glorious
May 31, 202335:25
Waiting
May 24, 202338:22
Adventures in The Letdown

Adventures in The Letdown

Ever finish a big project or hit a major milestone and get hit with... The Letdown?? Here are some suggestions and takeaways from my experience with this - the low that goes with each high, the natural law of up and down. SONGS Daydreams for a Day Job - by Cortney Matz (Patreon only) The People That Walked in Darkness - by Handel The Least Pretending - by Cortney Matz (Patreon only) This week I was thrilled to have a special guest! Maia Akiva helps all of use overcome mental and emotional obstacles with creative exercises. To learn more about what she does, check out http://maiaakiva.com The world is full of intimidating but thrilling endeavors, and we are people who pursue them! This weekly musical podcast is here to support those daily efforts that lead to major breakthroughs in life, work, art and relationships. Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits Support the podcast and access all the songs I played today: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz Listen and chat live, Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time via YouTube: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

May 17, 202350:12
Adventures in Small Talk
May 10, 202334:00
Radical Acceptance
May 04, 202335:00
Adventures in Listening
Apr 26, 202344:55
The Power of Community
Apr 19, 202335:35
Adventures in Meeting People
Apr 13, 202337:35
Adventures in Human Relationships
Apr 06, 202340:55
Cultural Influences
Mar 29, 202343:25
Adventures in Time Management
Mar 22, 202333:12
Adventures in Creativity
Mar 15, 202337:25
Adventures in Art Discovery

Adventures in Art Discovery

Where do you go for the distinct pleasure of discovering something wonderful? Today we talk about art begetting art, what is art, and how VERY many places one might discover art...  

SONGS 

The Least Pretending, by Cortney Matz (inspiration: Poems from the Attic, by Morgan Nikola-Wren) 

The Perfect Green, by Cortney Matz 

The Ponderosa Trees, by Cortney Matz (inspiration: Native or Nah? by Mariah-Rose Marie)  

POEMS FROM THE ATTIC https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51093908-poems-from-the-attic

NATIVE OR NAH? https://mariahrosemarie.gumroad.com/l/non2?layout=profile 

Every personal growth journey needs a soundtrack! Join me around the piano to stories and suggestions for getting more out of life.   

Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com 

Find fellow Adventurous Spirits in our Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits 

Support the podcast and access all the songs I'm playing on the show: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz 

Listen live on Tuesdays at noon: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Mar 08, 202337:15
Road Trip
Mar 01, 202336:15
Adventure Buddies
Feb 22, 202333:46
Comfort Zone
Feb 16, 202335:40
Sunrise, Sunset
Feb 08, 202333:40
Micro-Steps
Feb 07, 202332:40
Recovering Outside

Recovering Outside

Every personal growth journey needs a soundtrack! Join me around the piano for 30 minutes of sharing stories and suggestions for getting more out of life.   

SONGS: 

Artist Song, by Cortney Matz  

Gun Shy, by Cortney Matz 

Wildfire, by Cortney Matz  

(two of these songs are unreleased, but you can download them with a Patreon subscription)

Walk in the Woods musical nature meditations: http://cortneymatz.com

Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com

Join the Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits

Support the podcast and the adventure: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz

To tune in live, find Adventurous Spirits on YouTube - Tuesdays at noon Pacific Time!

Feb 07, 202335:04
Adventures in Thriving Outside
Feb 07, 202335:45
Adventures in Being Outside
Feb 07, 202331:20
Adventures in Going Outside

Adventures in Going Outside

Every personal growth journey needs a soundtrack! Join me around the piano for 30 minutes of sharing stories and suggestions for getting more out of life.   

SONGS:

Downside Up, by Peter Gabriel - see his live performance on YouTube

Ponderosa Trees, by Cortney Matz 

The Possibilities, by Cortney Matz

Thanks to Epiphany Space for hosting me and this show! If you are an artist or creative professional working on your own, take a look at what this artist community has to offer: http://epiphanyspace.com  

Join the Facebook community: http://facebook.com/groups/adventurousspirits 

Support the podcast and the adventure: http://patreon.com/cortneymatz

Join Adventurous Spirits live on YouTube every Tuesday at noon Pacific Time: http://youtube.com/cortneymatz

Feb 07, 202336:59