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Episode show notes:
This is the most personal episode we've ever done and I (Benedikt) was honestly pretty afraid of doing it. But I just had to.
As you might have noticed, we've been taking a break from the podcast. And there are many reasons for it.
I've been quiet about most of those reasons for a long time now and feel like it's finally time to talk about it all.
I've learned a LOT during those last couple of months and I want to share this with our community, because I know that many of you are struggling, as well.
And I also know that, for many of us, art, music and community are what's getting us through these times.
So here's what this episode is about:
- Quick recap and backstory (without too much detail)
- Why I paused the podcast and what I did instead
- How this affected my coaching and mixing and how I want to create content in the future
- Both devastating and exciting events that I'm incredibly grateful for (and key takeaways from those)
- Why taking care of yourself is important and how it negatively affects your art if you ignore that.
- Preview and what's next on this podcast
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[@davidduarte2887]

Sorry to hear about your struggles, Benny. Your health and family are most important so I’m sure your students and artists will continue to be supportive. Thanks for sharing!

[@coreystopperan9555]

As a listener from podcast #19, your voices are a part of my musical journey. Missed the encouragement and inspiration from you two! Life happens to everyone, so glad to hear things are moving forward Bene! Just know you're supported in this life!

[@theselfrecordingband]

Thanks so much for listening every week and for this thoughtful comment! I really appreciate you and this means a lot to me. 🙏

[@EdgetoneStudios]

Sorry to hear about your struggles Benny, but I'm glad you are taking care of yourself. We're rooting for you!

[@theselfrecordingband]

Thank you so much for listening, for your support and for your kind words! It really means a lot to me! 🙏

[@thesearethesuns]

Thanks for sharing your story, it means a lot. You both are great people, and your passion and commitment to art is obvious but you have to take care of yourselves first. I appreciate you both very much, and thank you for all that you have given.
Benedict, please don’t be so hard on yourself, go easy, and take things as they come. Anything extra is just a gift to us all. Please, take care of yourself, and be well for yourself and your family. ❤

[@theselfrecordingband]

Thank you so much for listening and for that thoughtful comment! This means the world to me. 🙏