Discover the powerful journey of Catherine Sipher, a remote piano teacher who overcame self-abuse and identity loss. In this inspiring conversation, she shares her pivotal moments of awakening, including her struggle with ideologies that stifled her true self.
Learn how journaling and returning to music helped her reclaim her identity and passion, illustrating that true healing comes from within.
Get ready to be inspired and empowered as she emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and creative expression.
What you’ll learn
- Discover ways to overcome self-abuse and reclaim your identity.
- Uncover how returning to passions like music can aid in personal transformation.
- Explore the significance of journaling for self-awareness and healing.
Timestamped overview
Overcoming self-abuse (00:00:44)
Identity crisis during her marriage (00:01:51)
Impact of ideologies on self-identity (00:02:56)
The pivotal moment with suicide ideation (00:04:41)
Realization of the need for change (00:05:20)
On the importance of journaling for self-awareness (00:06:10)
Identifying thoughts independent from responsibilities (00:07:23)
Allowing and recognizing emotions (00:11:01)
Reference to 'The Artist's Way' by Julia Cameron (00:12:25)
Discovery of personal desires (00:14:36)
Reconnecting with music through teaching (00:15:06)
Claiming the title of musician again (00:17:27)
Blossom Piano Studio and personal growth (00:20:02)
Encouragement for healing through journaling (00:21:07)
Catherine Sipher's bio
Catherine Sipher wears three creative hats: a writer, poet, and the founder of Blossom Piano Studio (www.blossompianostudio.com), a platform for remote piano instruction.
Through her poetry collection, "Barely a Whisper: Poetry from the Heart of A Woman Re-becoming," Catherine empowers women on their journeys of self-discovery and transformation. Her poems give voice to their struggles, celebrate their strength, and ignite their belief in their worth.
As a piano teacher with over 20 years of experience, Catherine's mission is to help musicians of all ages and abilities find joy and fulfillment in their musical practice through her remote private lessons and practice journal “Notes to Self: A Guided Mindful Practice Journal.” Outside of her creative pursuits, Catherine can be found in nature, practicing yoga, and spending time with her 6 children.
Connect with Catherine Sipher
On her website: https://blossompianostudio.com
On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherine.sipher
On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blossompianostudioma/
On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@blossompianostudioma
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