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The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music Music Transforms -- Chad Lawson on creativity, healing, and human connection🎹✨ Can music heal, comfort, and truly transform lives?In this special Season 6 premiere of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Billboard-charting pianist and composer Chad Lawson — also the first musician ever appointed as a U.N. Ambassador for the World Federation for Mental Health. His composition “The Light Within” became the official theme song for World Mental Health Day, and his music has touched millions through streaming, concerts, hospitals, and beyond.In our conversation, Chad opens up about:The inspiration behind his latest album, Where We Are: Unity EditionHow he turned adversity into artistry wi...

2025-09-101h 39

The Piano Pod - a global hub for innovation, education, and connection in classical piano music Official Trailer ✅: "Music Transforms" Chad Lawson on creativity, healing, and human connection 🎹✨ Can music heal, comfort, and truly transform lives? In this special Season 6 premiere of The Piano Pod, I sit down with Billboard-charting pianist and composer Chad Lawson — also the first musician ever appointed as a U.N. Ambassador for the World Federation for Mental Health. His composition “The Light Within” became the official theme song for World Mental Health Day, and his music has touched millions through streaming, concerts, hospitals, and beyond. In our conversation, Chad opens up about: ✅ The inspiration behind his latest album, Where We Are: Unity Edition ✅ How he turned adversit...

2025-09-0801 min

Caring For Strangers Lawson Eicher | Building Culture Over Quick WinsChad talks with Lawson Eicher, VP of Operations at SITECH, about her journey from struggling in sales to finding her sweet spot in operations. They discuss how she knew she was in the wrong role, what it took to have that honest conversation with her CEO, and how she now focuses on developing people through consistent one-on-ones. Lawson also shares how SITECH shifted their hiring approach to prioritize cultural fit over just skills, and why that's helped them grow while staying a great place to work.

2025-06-2524 min

Mallett and Michelle on Dripping Springs Podcast Ep.178 Don't Stand In The Doorway (Chad Lawson-Green Beret/Special Operations)Monologue:Splooting EverywhereDSISD End of School Year RetirementsGuest:Chad Lawson is a former Green Beret and Ranger-certified U.S. Army veteran who spent the final seven years of his distinguished military career in special operations as part of a Special Missions Unit. He reported for boot camp on the morning of September 11, 2001, and medically retired in September 2019. Over the course of his service, Chad completed 15 combat deployments between 2003 and 2018. Chad has received numerous awards for his bravery and l...

2025-05-271h 16

Crushing Classical Chad Lawson: Where We AreStepping into today’s conversation with Chad Lawson, I had a loose idea of what we’d be talking about, but the actual conversation was surprising - genuine, soulful, and simultaneously grounded in the practicality of making money as a performer and recording artist. We explored the tension between what you COULD do, and what you maybe WANT to do, and what your audience loves you for. Where is the line, for an artist, between being of service, creating works for a specific audience, and being an innovator seeking artistically fulfillment? It’s such a important question, one I’ve wrestled w...

2024-06-1343 min

Calm it Down Simply Human: Stories Behind the FacesHave you ever wondered who the person is behind the roles we see every day? In this episode, we wander through the metaphorical market of life, exploring the stories behind the faces of bakers, artists, and even those we pass by without a second thought. I'm Chad Lawson, and I invite you to join me in discovering what it truly means to be "Simply Human." Let's peel back the layers together, looking beyond the labels to connect, understand, and celebrate the shared journey of humanity.This episode's sponsor - Factor MealsDiscover...

2024-03-1922 min

Letting It Settle with Michael Galyon In Conversation: Chad LawsonJoin Michael as he welcomes award winning pianist, composer and host of the popular podcast, Calm It Down, Chad Lawson to the podcast. Chad and Michael have a kind-hearted discussion about all things kindness, music, passion, and inspiration. To learn more about Chad you can visit his website: www.chadlawson.com or find him on any of his social media accounts (IG, FB, X): @chadlawson or Tiktok: @chadlawsonpiano All of his music, including his latest album, Breathe, is available to stream or purhcase now on all major platforms. And make sure to listen to...

2024-03-191h 05

Unconventional Leaders Gaining TRACTION as an Artist and Building Your Music Career | Chad LawsonWhat does it really take to get your creative work in front of more people and make a real living from your craft? Some say not to worry about the money, but how can you stay true to your art while still moving the ball forward?Today, I connected with Chad Lawson, an American pianist and composer, who found that sweet spot between the business side of music and creating work that he is truly passionate about. In this conversation, he breaks down the exact steps he took in the early days to build his business, a...

2024-01-2359 min

The Morgan Harper Nichols Podcast How To Create Space for Yourself to Breathe, Learn, and Grow - A Conversation with Chad LawsonThanks so much for listening!Here's where you can find Chad Lawson's amazing work!- Chad Lawson's Music- Breathe (Guided Breathwork Edition) - Youtube- Calm it Down Podcast by Chad Lawson- Chad Lawson-----This is a podcast by Artist and Writer, Morgan Harper Nichols (@morganharpernichols)

2023-08-3053 min

Songwriter Trysts: Inspiring Passionate Songwriters to Write, Record, Release, Perform & Collaborate #230 Chad LawsonWorld-renowned pianist and composer Chad Lawson, in the past two years has been working to reshape the role that music plays in our daily lives, forging a powerful new pathway for healing. On his luminous new double album breathe, he expands on the extraordinary intentionality he first brought to his massively streamed 2020 effort You Finally Knew, transforming his decidedly modern take on classical music into a conduit for stillness, serenity, and self-reflection. Partly informed by his work as creator and host of the iHeartRadio Award-nominated podcast “Calm It Down” (where he guides listeners through techniques for breathing and meditat...

2023-08-1734 min

Classical Post Pianist-Composer Chad Lawson Is Helping People Heal Through Music—One Deep, Calming Breath at a TimeAfter years spent touring the world with pop and jazz legends like Julio Iglesias and Babik Reinhardt, pianist Chad Lawson was hungry to find a more intimate avenue for his curiosity and creativity. So he began composing short, ethereal works for solo piano, several of which made their way onto his debut album, 2009's Set on a Hill. Although he began composing as a way to find quiet calm after years on the road, Lawson quickly saw the effect his music had on people all over the globe. He received countless emails from listeners who had found...

2023-07-1340 min

Anxiety Slayer™ with Shann and Ananga In a world full of noise, music can calm your mind with Chad Lawson#634 This week on The Anxiety Slayer podcast, Shann has the pleasure of speaking with Chad Lawson - pianist, composer, podcaster, yogi, and breathing coach from Charlotte, NC. We discuss his new album, Breathe recorded at Abbey Road, and his experience with the intersection of music and wellness. Be sure to listen in for his relaxing guided breathing practice, a taste of what he shares with his LIVE audiences at home and abroad. Chad’s goal is to provide listeners with an emotional embrace and “hold their hand through everything life throws at them.” His music has alr...

2023-03-1733 min

Dentists IN the Know DINKS with Dr. Nate Lawson of DentinalTubeSend us a textBack by popular demand, one of the smartest and well-liked people in dentistry, Dr. Nate Lawson. He is always so full of amazing knowledge. We will be discussing some current trends in dental biomaterials. Nate Lawson DMD PhD is the Director of the Division of Biomaterials at the UAB School of Dentistry. He is a researcher who has published over 200 articles, abstracts, book chapters, and periodicals related to dental materials. He is also a clinician who uses new types of dental materials to asses their strengths and shortcomings in his practice. Fin...

2023-01-0555 min

Inside The Pressure Cooker Steve Lawson Part 2: Overplayed and Undervalued"Discover the bonds of the kitchen and the passion of cooking with Inside the Pressure Cooker - a show dedicated to the misfits, pirates and chefs who thrive in the chaos of the culinary world.""It really does take a special someone not only to survive, but to really thrive in an environment of just what feels like complete fucking chaos, but it's pretty damn controlled."Steve Lawson is a chef and restaurateur with 25 years of experience in the industry. He has a passion for mentoring the next generation...

2023-01-0418 min

Inside The Pressure Cooker Steve Lawson Part 1: Career Progression from the Dish Pit to Leading the LineWhen Steve Lawson, a degenerate misfit, falls in love with cooking despite his initial dreams of becoming a business marketer, he finds himself addicted to the camaraderie, self-accomplishment, and the pressure of working in the grueling, chaotic environment of a restaurant kitchen.After starting as a dishwasher in a cool new spot, he quickly moved up through the line and fell in love with the job. After a busy shift, he realized this was what he wanted to pursue for the rest of his life. During the holidays, he found that the clientele could be grumpy, but...

2023-01-0321 min

Hall of Famers Podcast CCHOF Podcast w/ Lorne Michaels, Jason Sudeikis, John Oliver Zoe Friedman, Amber J Lawson & Jodi LiebermanEpisode 16 of the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame Podcast brings the Comedy industry together. First up Chad had the opportunity to do media at the 2022 Emmy Awards! He breaks down all the winners and shares clips from his conversation with Lorne Michaels (1:40), where he finds out who really does the best Lorne impression. Also featuring John Oliver and Jason Sudeikis moments after their Emmy Wins. The interview portion of the show features the founders of Comedy Gives Back (comedygivesback.com). Zoe Friedman is the former booker of comedy for the Late Show with David Letterman, Amber J Lawson is...

2022-09-2350 min

Living the Fit Life Sitting with Josh Woolley, Coach of 6th Fittest Female on Earth Emma LawsonWe still can't get enough of this year's 2022 CrossFit Games! Lucky for us, Josh Woolley, Coach of 6th Fittest Female on Earth Emma Lawson and semi-final athlete Jack Farlow sits down with Chad and Michelle to go behind the scenes at the CrossFit games.Josh shares incredible stories, such as; Emma going head to head with the most dominant CrossFit athlete of all time Tia-Clari Toomey, wearing the leader jersey after day one, managing the volume throughout the week and receiving the Rookie of the Year award.We hear firsthand what life is like as...

2022-08-251h 37

Black Men Vent Too BMVT Exclusive With ⭐️ Chad Lawson Cooper ✌🏽Good Morning Nashville! ☀️ Today, on the Black Men Vent Too Podcast we are proud to present our first EXCLUSIVE EPISODE! These episodes we deem “exclusives” will host black men that have positions of higher power in their respective areas , possible celebrities , and just some big names that you may have heard of before . So stay tuned as we will throw these episodes in between our various seasons we have. Nashville … we present today’s exclusive with none other than filmmaker producer, director, and writer Mr. Chad Lawson Cooper . He has taken time out of his busy schedule to show us some love an...

2022-03-211h 18

Calm it Down Calm the Mind - Meditation 101It’s a world of noise, of ups and downs, of shiny things in one direction and something flashy in another. How in the world are you supposed to ‘calm the mind’ with everything around you set to 11!?    You’ve heard the word meditation, you’ve heard there’s this secret way of de-stressing and finding a state of peace but you haven’t a clue where to begin. Well, here is your chance. Today, we crack open the Meditation 101 book and dive in. It’s easier than you think to exist in a state of less stress and more happy. Listen in. Yo...

2022-02-0115 min

Calm it Down Comfortably Numb - The Wall We BuildWho would've thought we would learn so much from Pink Floyd's 1979 album, The Wall. As life happens, we get the various bumps, setbacks and punches below the belt. All of these and more lead to us "protecting ourselves" but what if it's that 'protection' that's hindering us from being our full potential? This wall, this shield we build around ourselves may not be what we think it is. Listen in as we break down the ideas behind 'The Wall' in our hopes to no longer be Comfortably Numb.

2022-01-2515 min

Calm it Down Embracing Where You AreI had SUCH an overwhelming response to the first episode of 2022 "Resolve to Love Yourself". Thank you. So, we pick up from our 'ditching New Years Resolutions' as I check in to see how you're doing AND I offer a few thoughts in continuing the conversation of Loving Ourselves; which even that can be a bit stressful in the process. Listen in as we continue this journey of looking deeper into ourselves.

2022-01-1813 min

Calm it Down Annoyed (A Lesson in Empathy)This episode comes from a listeners request and I LOVE the honesty in their asking. "What do you do when you HAVE to be around someone you just don't want to be around?" Great question. Let's face it, sometimes it's just difficult to get along with everyone! BUT, there are some things we can consider and possibly help in this "everyone be friends" landscape. Listen in as we learn a perspective we often let slide.

2022-01-1118 min

Calm it Down Resolve to Love YourselfWe’re tired. We’re all exhausted. With everything we’ve been handed the last 2 years and the ‘who knows what’s around the corner’, personally, I’m spent. As you probably are as well. Emotionally, physically, spiritually, just tired. So the idea of adding another thing to our plate this year is one that I'm going to pass on this year. Instead, I'm slowing the role and doing this one thing and this one thing only. Listen in as to why.

2022-01-0419 min

Calm it Down Understanding Someone Else - Currency Part 2We pick up from last week's episode Understanding You - Currency, Part 1 as we turn our focus now to someone else; Understanding Someone Else - Currency Part 2. After hearing this episode, I hope you are inspired with a new perspective in being able to connect with someone besides yourself. Be it your spouse, your sibling, even a stranger. Listen in as I share a few key secrets in building relationships that will forever stay with you.

2021-12-2813 min

Calm it Down Understanding You - Currency Part 1I'm reminded, oddly, of the scene in The Notebook where Noah keeps asking "what do you want!?" to Allie as she keeps replying "it's not that simple!" But how many times have you stopped and asked YOURSELF the same question. What do you want? What do you need just for yourself? How can you expect others to understand you if you have yet to learn it out yourself? Listen in as we explore some incredibly simple ideas in how to know what you need just a little bit more of.

2021-12-2113 min

Calm it Down Your Own Unique SelfI can say with a pretty good amount of certainty that the person you are today has a lot to do with the people around you. From toddler to teenager we absorb our surroundings, those we've followed since knee high, our influences. Some good, some could be better but in the end, your own uniqueness is that of your own pursuance of personal identity. Dive in as I share some thoughts on being uniquely the person you were always meant to be; you.

2021-12-1414 min

Calm it Down The Puzzle of GriefGrief. Even the word bears a heaviness like no other. We've all had a loss in some way or form. But perhaps there's a different way of looking at the word 'grief'. Because in order to grieve, you actually need something first. And that something may not be what you thought it would be.

2021-12-0718 min

Calm it Down Your Favorite PictureWhat is your favorite picture? The one at your desk or hanging on a wall that always seems turn any day of rain into sun. While that picture is your emotional go to, what if I told you there's more pictures waiting to be made. But sometimes it's easier to live in yesteryear than in the moment at hand. Listen in to this episode of Calm it Down podcast where I share some thoughts about what really makes the perfect picture.

2021-11-3013 min

Calm it Down Take a Break, Part 2 - Take a NapImagine one day you’re going through your grandmother’s attic. Shifting through the boxes passed down for generations, you come upon a hand written letter by Albert Einstein. “My dear”, it states, “had I only known earlier the secret to thinking with such clarity and vigor, I would have seen e+mc2 much sooner!” Your heart races as you read further and further “where is it!?”, you ask yourself. “Where is the secret!?” If you knew the step Einstein developed for such intelligibility would you do it? Even if it seemed ‘silly’? But what if Einstein wasn’t the only one that practiced th...

2021-09-2810 min

Calm it Down Take a Break, Part 1 - Take a WalkWanna be creative? Want to be the smartest person in the room? Want to know how so many people have the best ideas? Well, I'm going to share one of the most effective tools used by some of the most creative minds to have ever walked this earth. And, it only takes 10 minutes. Stepping away from the screen and moving outside not only circulates your blood flow but is like an open fountain for your brain as it then whispers secrets to your subconscious. “Where did that idea come from?!”, you say to yourself. “I’ve been sitting at my desk for...

2021-09-2112 min

Calm it Down Life Lessons (Tips for De-StressingEveryone should know the warning signs when our bodies are telling us we're under too much stress but what to do about it is rarely taught. Which means it’s usually swept under the rug and never mentioned. Why is that? We know how to cook 3-4 meals, make 2-3 cocktails even but when it comes to stress or anxiety we panic, completely shut down and just hope it never comes back....but it always does. Today, you're going to learn 2 very important life-lessons to pull out when the stress is pulling you down. Listen in, it's easier than you th...

2021-09-1414 min

Living the Fit Life Fittest Teen On Earth - Emma LawsonAs the kiddos head back to school, we thought it would be a perfect time to sit down with the Fittest Teenager on the Planet, Emma Lawson! In this Episode, Emma shares her tips and tricks for young athletes who love sports and have dreams and aspirations of playing sports for years to come. Emma talks about how she sets goals on a yearly basis and uses them to keep her motivated when training long hours. She shares how she builds her daily routine around her training early in the morning and after school. Find...

2021-09-0954 min

Calm it Down Color Me SadGreat. Everything is….great, supposedly. The pressure to look great, to feel great, to post something great but what if I just don't feel great. What if at my core I’m just sad. A study from 2017 stated an estimated 17.3 million adults in the United States had at least one major depressive episode. That was 2017. WAY before we pulled out the KN95s. This episode I’m going to share three reasons why feeling sad perhaps isn’t so bad after all; for a season.

2021-09-0714 min

The Limehouse Podcast Chad Lawson - Calm it downThis week i'm joined by Chad Lawson. Chad has a wonderful podcast called Calm it down. Its the most perfect mindful podcast i've ever listened to either for helping you get to sleep or just help you through your day. Chad is also a massively gifted muscian that been putting out albums for decades, classical, modern classical and his own interpritations of classical works such as Bach. I'm also joined by Tristan! My best mate! We talk about the state of the country, peace and most importantly LOVE!

2021-07-181h 20

Calm it Down Summer, Shades & Emotional SunscreenAaahhhh, Summer. The sun, the surf, the sandcastles. It’s finally here. Blanket? Check. Shades? Check. Sunscreen? Don’t forget the sunscreen! Can’t forget the sunscreen. A day of bliss can turn into a week of burns! Before running for the waves take a sec to ready yourself; both physically and emotionally. Just as you take the time to apply the SPF 9 million this summer, remind yourself the importance of your emotional sunscreen as well. Giving yourself space, ‘coverage’ if you will. Volleyball and bonfires are great but so are quiet walks looking for seashells. This episode, Summer, Shades & Sunscreen...

2021-07-1311 min

2021-07-1310 min

Calm it Down We've Been Through a Lot (Last Episode of Season One)I apologize as this was uploaded May 25 but due to technical errors it is just now uploading. My most sincere apologies. Today's episode is bitter sweet. Bitter in the sense that it's the final episode of Season One but sweet in looking back to see all that we've come through. And don't worry, Season Two will return in September. But before you apply the SPF6700 to your nose and snorkle up, I have one tiny favor to ask before you embark the golden days of Summer. Listen in as you and I...

2021-05-2511 min

Calm it Down We've Been Through a Lot (Last Episode of Season One)Today's episode is bitter sweet. Bitter in the sense that it's the final episode of Season One but sweet in looking back to see all that we've come through. And don't worry, Season Two will return in September. But before you apply the SPF6700 to your nose and snorkle up, I have one tiny favor to ask before you embark the golden days of Summer. Listen in as you and I make a pact agreement with each other before we come back in September.

2021-05-2512 min

Calm it Down Easing Back into Life (Post-Covid)What next? Restrictions lifted almost daily as guidances continue to lend a hand towards the world reopening. It’s the hour we’ve all been waiting for. “Getting back to normal” we’ve been saying since March of last year. But suddenly we’re asking ourselves…am I ready? I just settled in. What if I don’t want to go outside, be social, shake hands or even just hug……   As we were a year ago, we find ourselves in the same position today; new waters. And just because everyone is ready to jump in the pool that doesn’t mean you have to join them...

2021-05-1814 min

Calm it Down Mental Health Pt. 2 - AnxietyContinuing the month of May as Mental Health Awareness Month, we break down the two types of anxiety and how to work through them. Join me as we bring this conversation to the greater public, acknowledging the importance of sharing our stories as we each come to know "we're not alone".

2021-05-1116 min

Calm it Down Mental Health Pt. 1 - Depression"Sssshhhh!!! Don't talk about it. Nobody wants to hear it.", they say. "But, who's they? And why can't I talk about it?", you ask. May is Mental Health Awareness Month in the United States so over the next 4 weeks Calm it Down Podcast will be bringing the conversations from the hushed hallways to the dinner tables. It's time we talk about Mental Health as the illness that it is AND how it can be helped.

2021-05-0415 min

Calm it Down Camp ForgivenessI can probably sum up one of your worst experiences in 2 words; summer camp. There's no skirting the teenage years without at least one encounter of sweat, blistering heat and obstacle courses. And while the memories will forever live in my head, it wasn't until recently I learned a lesson from one and it came from the most unsuspected place. Listen in as we learn a different approach to what forgiveness is really all about.

2021-04-2713 min

Calm it Down You Are Not a Fish - The Importance of Self Worth"I'm worthless.", said the fish. "I can't even climb a tree. The squirrel can. Look at him." We're each uniquely, and beautifully, different. And while we each have traits/talents that are ours, what happens when we strip those 'things' away. Who are we at our core? Listen in as we learn the importance of Self Worth.

2021-04-2011 min

Темная сторона Луны №702: The Notwist, Le SuperHomard, Laid Back, Jakuzi и Chad Lawson1. The Notwist — Exit Strategy to Myself 2. The Notwist — Loose Ends 3. Le SuperHomard — Springtime 4. Le SuperHomard — SDVB 5. Laid Back — Keep on Loving 6. Laid Back — Walk with the Dreamers 7. Jakuzi — Sana göre bir şey yok 8. Jakuzi — Kalbim köprü gibi 9. Chad Lawson — Ballade in A Minor 10. Chad Lawson — She Dreams of Time

2021-04-1646 min

Calm it Down ARGH! Anger Management 101A reckless driver cuts you off without a ‘sorry wave’, you’re finally next in line and they just sold out, my kids won’t let me even finish a sentence. AARRGGHH!!! What gives with why I’m so angry!?   But, honest question. Is it really anger that’s kicking up all the dust? I’m gonna suggest a different angle in how we look at anger.

2021-04-1312 min

Calm it Down Digging Out the Root of StressStress. Big stress, little stress, it's all the same. Anxiety, fret, worry, we can wrap it in numerous boxes but in the end, stress is .....well, stress. But WHERE does it come from?! Why do we stress? Who or what says 'you know, you really need a good dose of stress right about now."? No one! At least no one you know, I hope. Listen in as we uproot this most troublesome tree we nurture without any justified reason.

2021-04-0614 min

Calm it Down Mirror, Mirror on the WallHow often have you looked in a mirror and said “is that really me?” Not often, I would imagine. Usually we recognize ourselves, at least I hope. But, mirrors are a reflection of what’s outside, not inside; our emotions, our thoughts, our feelings can shift in varying degrees but taking the time to ask yourself “how do I look...inside?”, is a question we rarely ask ourselves. Listen in as we ask the question ever since Disney's Queen found out about a young girl named Snow White.

2021-03-3012 min

Calm it Down Dark Side of the MoonWhy are you here? What’s left in life? What’s your purpose? My word so much pressure in finding our p-u-r-p-o-s-e. So much so there’s even such a thing as Purpose Anxiety (no, seriously).   Take a breather from the rollercoaster and listen in as we talk about a different approach to the life you ‘should be’ living.

2021-03-2311 min

Calm it Down Outracing a CheetahChange. We change. Our activities, our elements, even our shoes change. I mean, if you’re still wearing your shoes from 5th grade, I hand it to you. But honestly, dealing with change is simpler than you my realize. In this episode, I show you 3 simple steps to putting the anxiety of the unknowns to rest. The first one may just surprise you.

2021-03-1610 min

Calm it Down Missing it While WaitingDrivers license, check. Graduation, check. College (if that’s your thing) check, career, pets, family, kids, grandkids you have an endless array of boxes to choose from if you so desire. Our attention is so often dialed in on the preconceived 'happened' that we miss the happening all together. But today I propose that maybe while we're waiting for those milestones in life to happen, we're missing what's really happening while we're waiting.

2021-03-0911 min

Stereo Embers: The Podcast Stereo Embers The Podcast 0196: Chad Lawson“The Comfort Of Discomfort” You’re about to learn a great deal about Chad Lawson in our conversation, so before we begin, I’ll give you a few essentials. The classically trained pianist first had the inclination he wanted to be behind the keys after watching Sha Na Na on TV when he was 5. Lawson went to Berklee College of Music where he declared himself a jazz performance major, but while there he became an in-demand studio musician so he dropped out, not seeing much point in staying in school. He later formed the Chad Lawson trio, toured as part of Julio...

2021-03-031h 29

Calm it Down Drivers LicenseThe biggest hit song of 2021, Drivers License, is the coming-of-age heart cry that’s been recorded like so many others long before the microphone was invented. Guy meets girl, girl falls in love, guy falls in love….with someone else; leaving said girl feeling of no worth when all said and done.    And while Drivers License IS a great “I got dumped” breakup song, Olivia Rodrigo leaves a trail of breadcrumbs pointing back to something more important than a lover’s quarrel; insecurity. Hop in as we drive down Emotional Highway 101 and learn the most important key you’ll ever learn when it co...

2021-03-0212 min

Calm it Down Spilt CoffeeWhat’s the worst that could happen? And why is it that’s generally the first thing we think about; the worst possible scenario! Listen in as we learn how to stop thinking the worst, or in technical terms, catastrophizing.

2021-02-2313 min $Musician\'s Spotlight$

Musician's Spotlight Chad Lawson's Piano Calms It DownYou might know pianist, bandleader, composer and podcaster Chad Lawson for his interpretations of Chopin, Bach, his jazzy reimagining of the Wizard of Oz, or from his years in The Chad Lawson trio. Maybe you've heard his compositions for the podcasts "Lore" and "Unobscured," or his solo piano albums.

2021-02-1758 min

Calm it Down Words of LifeEvery now and then we need just a little push. Be it a first step or crossing the finish line, sometimes we just run out of steam. Today, in celebrating the 25th episode, we fill our minds and hearts with words of wisdom from some of the most revered individuals to have walked the same steps you’re probably taking today. Listen in as we reflect where we are from 25 weeks ago and take some words of encouragement as we look towards the next 25 weeks ahead.

2021-02-1616 min

Calm it Down Add a Little Flare - Depression Pt 3Depression has many currents and undertows throughout this ocean of life. And while it often feels like you’re surrounded by sharks and drowning, you don’t have to tread the waters alone. Listen in as we discover two vital steps in swimming safely to shore as we close out this three-part series on Depression. You’re not alone. You’re never alone.

2021-02-0913 min

Calm it Down Cherry Blossoms - Depression Part 2This week, we hop over to Japan to learn of the beauty and significance of the Cherry Blossom within the Japanese culture. Sakuras, as they’re known, are stunning to gaze upon but their meaning takes a much deeper root in how we may view life individually. Listen in to part 2 of this series on Depression as we continue bringing this conversation to the coffee tables; casting awareness to the clouds we let linger far too long overhead.

2021-02-0213 min

Calm it Down You Can't Always Get What You Want - Depression, Pt 1Sure, sure, you’ve heard the Rolling Stones’ “You Can't Always Get What You Want”?, since you were knee-high but do you KNOW the story behind it!? Who would have thought we would tackle the subject of depression with Mick Jagger as our inspiration?!   Join me as we start a 3 part series breaking down what depression really is and what we can do about it. Listen in as you may “just get what you need.” (Sorry, couldn’t resist!)

2021-01-2614 min

Calm it Down What's Your Problem?What’s Your Problem!? No, seriously. What is your problem? And let's be honest. Is it really a problem? After years of my asking countless couples “what has kept you together after so many years?”, one couple celebrating their 50th anniversary dropped the most unexpected words of wisdom that I did NOT see coming.   Listen in as we not only learn ‘what IS our problem, but what to do about it.’

2021-01-1915 min

Calm it Down Make Your Moments MatterThink about a day last week. Any day. What was your favorite day from last week? During the noise and the chaos of those seven days was there a moment that made you pause and smile? A bike ride or your favorite ice cream. Maybe something more significant like having a child or finally hitting that career achievement. Our days are so intense, so consuming we’re exhausted before we put our feet on the floor each morning. It’s understandable all we see before us every morning are obstacles and set-backs. But when we make a habit to reflect on th...

2021-01-1213 min

Calm it Down Breaking Bad - Cracking the Code of HabitsHabits. Patterns. Behaviors we’ve put in place purposefully or not. At the start of the new year we kid ourselves with our bravado of new ambitions. But in reality, our zeal usually lasts no longer than a cup of coffee. Not because we’re insincere in our passionate pursuits, we just don’t know how to break the bad and make the good. Until today. Join me in today’s Episode, Breaking Bad - Breaking the Spell of Habits, as we reframe resolutions into forever rituals.

2021-01-0517 min

Calm it Down Auld Lang Syne - a Cup o’ Kindness YetShould old acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Ah, the song that everyone sings until the third sentence as we fumble our way through the rest of the melody. While Auld Lang Syne is the traditional catalyst of reflection, goodwill, and remembering those from our past, today we sing this song with someone else in mind. Someone that knows you better than any other person. Your ups, your downs. Your trials, your triumphs. Today, a Cup o’ Kindness Yet as we toast none other than you. As we look back at a most difficult year, I invite you to...

2020-12-2921 min

Calm it Down Bah humbug - Ebenezer Scrooge, the Greatest Role Model of All.Heartless, egocentric, selfish; these are not the qualities we generally bestow upon role models. A role model is a leader, someone who avows empathy as supreme, who gives without hesitation, who turns the spotlight to others, a hero yet never declaring such a title. Judging not by the cover of his book, we turn the page to someone who has always been the villain. But, perhaps we’ve been looking at poor Ebenezer in the wrong light after all. 

2020-12-2214 min

Untangle Chad Lawson - Self-Reflection, Clarity, Authenticity, and Calm Inspired by Beautiful Solo PianoMusician Chad Lawson recently released his debut solo piano album, You Finally Knew, which was recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios and was inspired by his favorite poet, Mary Oliver. The album features ten pieces he wrote to inspire listeners to take time every day to consciously be still, to improve our mental clarity and overall calm. Chad crafts his music with an emotional pulse that dials into the heart of every listener, inviting us to pause and look inside ourselves to see what makes each of us uniquely us. At the end of the interview, we’re sharing ST...

2020-12-1547 min

Calm it Down Wish - The Four Letter WordWish. Has there ever been a word so empowering yet so debilitating? It’s the bedrock of fairy tells just as much as the downfall of dreams. “I wish things were different.” “I wish I could.” “I wish my life were like theirs.” As soon as the word Wish comes out of our mouths it’s as if we’ve given up. In this episode of Calm it Down Podcast, we direct our attention to the man whose kingdom was built on the wishes of others; Walt Disney. Listen in as we hear how life is more than wishes and fairy dust. But do...

2020-12-1516 min

Calm it Down Oh the Lives You'll Change - You MatterYou. You've been 'there' since day one. You know your best days, your not-so-best days, your struggles, your success. And while some days you feel nothing good comes from anything, I want you to know that you are changing lives; realize it or not. You are the difference in someone else's life. The influence they need right now. The whisper of hope. You. You Matter.

2020-12-0813 min

Dentists IN the Know Dentists IN the Know - Nate LawsonSend us a textJoin Jeff, Chad, and JB for DINK's banter as they interview one of the most knowledgeable dentists in the world on Dental Materials, Dr. Nate Lawson

2020-12-0249 min

Calm it Down Regrets Are So 15 Minutes AgoIn this episode of Calm it Down Podcast, we reframe the stumbling block of Regret. Believe it or not, Regret can be a Reward when we look at it the right way. It's life's way of correcting our perspective and encouraging us to even try again. Sounds absurd? How Regrets are so overplayed? Learn a lesson from your own past and lean into a path you may already be on but didn't realize.

2020-12-0111 min

Calm it Down Planes, Trains & Automobiles - The Walk in Someone Else's ShoesI just heard the first holiday song on the radio. It’s official. The holiday season is here. But, this year, everything is different. Listen to this week’s episode of Calm it Down podcast as we learn a few lessons from Steve Martin & John Candy in the cult classic Thanksgiving film, Planes, Trains & Automobiles as John Hughes so subtlety reminds us ‘this is not the year you get everything you want. This is the year you appreciate everything you have.’

2020-11-2414 min

Calm it Down Dear Insomnia, Go to Bed!Insomnia. It's the ‘not so sleeping giant in the room’. Exhausted, we climb into bed knowing we'll crash as our head hits the pillow until we don't. We just lay there. One thought racing after the other. How do we stop the cycle? We all know the norms like avoiding caffeine, exercise, etc, etc. But, I’m gonna share two major techniques that have recently come to light during some groundbreaking research in the field. Join me today and every Tuesday as we Calm it Down.

2020-11-1716 min

17Twenty E014 || Chad Lawson || Big Impacts Through Small InteractionsEarly on when we made our lists of individuals we wanted you to hear from, Chad Lawson was on the the top of Stewart's list. So today we have the opportunity to hear from Chad as he talks about the eternal impact that can be made by building collateral through a day-by-day, interaction-to-interaction basis. To illustrate these points, we talk through a series of stories about (i) teaching high school in a global pandemic, (ii) learning lessons of perseverance from AVID students, (iii) the application of sports principles to business engagement, and (iv) life-changing experiences with Africa New Life wh...

2020-11-161h 17

Calm it Down Do Absolutely Nothing, No Really"We can't even climb out of bed in the morning without grabbing our phone. What'd we miss? Emails, news, FB reminding me it's someone's birthday? Wait, it's not my A\anniversary is it?!?! The pandemic has only exacerbated the amount of work on our plates. Can't fly so let's add 15 zoom calls for Tuesday. What's easy to forget, particularly on a weekend, is our iPhone powers down just as easily as it powers on. But not without my prompting. This week on Calm it Down podcast, we recenter our attention on renewal. Even if 2-3 15 minute spots throughout the day...

2020-11-1022 min

Calm it Down Won't You Be My Neighbor? The Company You Keep is the Character You Become.In today's episode we take a little inspiration from Mr. Rogers and a lot from Brad Montague's fantastic book "Becoming Better Grownups". When we stop to think about our influences, those who made us into the persons we are, our character traits, our demeanor, our achievements, you'll be surprised by the list of who's who in your life and by how many you truly have been crafted after.

2020-11-0319 min

Calm it Down The Rating Game - Vincent Van Gogh Would Have Hated Instagram2 words; social media. Our lives are consumed by it. We've successfully entered a world where reality is wrapped in horseback rides at sunset, helicopter views over manhattan, champagne, and caviar dreams. But what's behind the photo filtered life? Why are we so obsessed with the world of other's who have their own path already. Listen in as we ponder what Van Gogh would have thought and he to let go of the lie that we don't measure up.

2020-10-2715 min

Calm it Down Wax On, Wax Off - The Mundane Mastery of Mr. Miyagi / Dealing with Anxiety in 3 Easy StepsLife’s every query imaginable is just a touchscreen away. Umbrella or sunscreen? Google it! Dinner reservations via phone? Open Table! Birthday present for mom? Amazon! A fix is always a click away. With a life of such ease, the one thing Amazon doesn’t stock is calm. Our anxieties are at an all-time high. Depression, debilitating. Stress, suffocating. Separation, soulless. The only place we’re not looking is within. In this week’s episode of Calm it Down podcast, Wax On, Wax Off - The Mundane Mastery of Mr. Miyagi, I share 3 incredibly useful, effortless, even mundane techniques in calming...

2020-10-2023 min

Calm it Down It's Okay to CryIt would be redundant to say this year has been one besieged with perplexities and uncertainties. Covid, civil unrest, emotional distress, a people divided to great extremes politically, take your pick. Even for those who have never considered themselves emotionally strained or anxious, it has been mentally taxing to the point of breaking down for a much-needed cry. But why though? What is it about crying that we consider 'weak' or 'at the breaking point'? For some, stress release comes from jabbing a boxing bag, others through baking. What is it about crying that turns heads and says "Oh, dear...

2020-10-1332 min

Calm it Down The Gratitude of a ChipmunkIt's redundant to say 2020 has been a doozy. The ups & downs have been like two kids playing seesaw on an emotional playground. In reality, though, we're still here and all have our place in the lives of others. So how do we keep a grateful mind during such times of uncertainties? Listen in as we find ways to see things in a more positive light.

2020-10-0617 min

Harmonious World Harmonious World #15 Chad LawsonHilary interviews pianist, composer and podcaster Chad Lawson.Chad's approach to piano playing, neo-classical music and mental health made for a fascinating chat and I hope you enjoy it.To find out more about Chad, click here. There's a lot to listen to and enjoy.Get in touch to let me know what you think!Thank you for listening to Harmonious World. Please rate, review and share: click on the link and subscribe to support the show.Don't forget the Quincy Jones quote that sums up why I do...

2020-10-0432 min

Calm it Down Calm007 - Keeping a Calm Mind in Midst of a StormSean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan & Daniel Craig. These 007 icons are the epitome of cool no matter the danger. But who needs spiked umbrellas or flamethrowers (well, besides Elon Musk, which would be pretty dang cool but THAT'S not the point!)? Listen in to understand how keeping a cool head isn't just for secret agents.

2020-09-2917 min

The Marcus Rogers Podcast #17 Chris Sands & Chad Lawson Cooper | "When Philando Castile was murdered, that did something to the self esteem of the BLACK man."My guy Chris Sands sat down with Chad Lawson Cooper, Movie Producer & Broadway Producer. They talked about Mr. Cooper, and his motivation for his newly produced movie that is showing the problems we as black people face in America. Tune in right now. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marcusrogerspodcast/support

2020-09-2424 min

The Start Up Life CHAD VEACHEpisode Title: How To Help People In this episode, we talk to Pastor Chad Veach (Lead Pastor & Founder of Zoe Church) as we discuss his new book, how he has transitioned during COVID, and his shoe game. Purchase his book here Check out Pastor Veach's church here **More On Pastor Chad Veach** While we remain on high alert through the Summer and Coronavirus fatigue firmly sets in, we are bringing you one of the most frequently sought-out voices in times of crisis — globally-renowned faith figure, bestselling author and pastor of...

2020-09-2300 min

Calm it Down Crap Happens - Letting Go of Control - Part 2We plan, we schedule, we assume we're in control of our destiny but what do we do when those plans turn to poop? Life certainly has its share of disappointments, it's own rainy days without the umbrella. But it's how we deal with the rain that determines if we're splashing puddles for fun or stomping them out of self-pity. Listen in as I have some insights to share as well as some words of wisdom by #1 best selling author, Ryan Holiday, from his number 1 selling book, The Obstacle is the Way.

2020-09-2214 min

Calm it Down A Coin Tossed Life - Letting Go of Control - Part 1In Super Bowl 54 the Kansas City Chiefs met the San Francisco 49ers in Miami, Florida before a ruckus crowd of more than 60,000 fans. Spoiler alert, San Francisco lost. But what if they blamed the loss entirely on....the coin toss? In Part 1 of a series about 'letting go of control,' we learn how to deal with life's unexpected uncertainties.

2020-09-1515 min

Calm it Down You're Not Alone - Suicide - Special EpisodeSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Over 1 million Americans attempt suicide every year. Every 40 seconds around the world someone dies from suicide. It's time we bring this conversation from the hushed corners to the dinner table.

2020-09-1015 min

Calm it Down Life Lessons from a Snow GlobeWe take a few lessons from the star of the Peanuts comic strip, Snoopy, as he shows us a most creative way of processing our thoughts.

2020-09-0813 min

Calm it Down What Do You Say to a 10 Year Old?I go searching for inspiration in the most random of places, birthday cards. All in hopes of finding what really to tell a 10-year-old.

2020-09-0815 min

Calm it Down Official Trailer - Calm it DownIn the Disney classic film, Finding Nemo, we learn from the character, Dory, a superpower technique in calming the mind. And while we all know 'Just Keep Swimming' we're saving that song for something else down the road. Dory shows us a secret in keeping our head above water that even she didn't know about. While this episode is the official trailer for Calm it Down, it also outlines what this podcast is about. Simple, positive, encouraging techniques to calm the waters in the midst of a storm. Even though the podcast is centered around emo...

2020-09-0102 min

Wyrd Transmissions Ep. 16 - Self-Publishing with Chad Lutzke, Gregor Xane, and Katherine SilvaA panel of self-published and hybrid authors discuss the ins and outs of self-publishing. We talk about the pros, cons, the hard lessons, challenges, and rewards. A great episode for anyone who may want to self-publish their own work.Episode Links - Chad Lutzke - http://www.chadlutzke.com/Gregor Xane - https://gregorxane.blogspot.com/Katherine Silva - https://www.katherinesilvaauthor.com/Curtis M. Lawson - http://curtismlawson.com/On Writing - https://www.amazon.com/Writing-10th-Anniversary-Memoir-Craft/dp/1439156816Self-Editing for Fiction Writers - https...

2020-06-231h 40

Soundboard Soundboard: Chad Lawson"Quiet Instrumental Music" Composer and Steinway Artist Chad Lawson unpacks his philosophy behind his minimalist aesthetic.

2020-06-0237 min

Wyrd Transmissions Ep. 10 - Comics, horror, and punk rock with Chad StroupChad Stroup joins me to talk about his latest project, the comic HAG, as well as horror, punk, being Straight Edge, and the practicality of an MFA.Episode Links -https://www.americangothicpress.com/comics/hag/https://www.amazon.com/Chad-Stroup/e/B00UGU1AU8%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

2020-05-111h 23

Classical New York IN CONVERSATION – With Chad LawsonPianist and composer Chad Lawson has just released his new EP ‘Stay’. And as he, like all of us, are staying indeed at home, WQXR's Zev Kane spoke to him via video call about his compositional process, the driving force of melody, and the value of simplicity.

2020-05-0515 min

MyNDTALK with Dr. Pamela Brewer MyNDTALK Breakthrough in Alzheimers Treatment Dr. Chad LawsonDr. Chad Lawson discusses some of the latest efforts to identify the possibility of Alzheimer sooner rather than later.

2019-12-0429 min

The Chad Whittle Podcast Brodie Lawson, On-Camera Host for The Canadian Football League #002Brodie Lawson is the on-camera host for the Canadian Football League. Lawson appears on the CFL's digital properties including CFL.ca and the CFL's social media channels. Watch her content on CFL.ca and follow her on Twitter and Instagram: @BrodieLawson. ChadWhittle.com Follow Chad on Twitter @CWhittleMedia and Facebook.com/ChadWhittleMedia (C) 2019 Chad Whittle. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/chadwhittle/support

2019-10-0225 min

Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast Jon Bailey & Chad Lawson — Tech, Listening, and Felted Piano StringsJon Bailey, Renovaré Board Chair and serial entrepreneur, knows technology can distract and harm. But his belief that it can also be used for good led him to co-create the Scripture listening app Dwell. Its thoughtful music was scored by Steinway artist and composer Chad Lawson, who also joins this episode. Renovaré listeners can learn more and get 33% off a Dwell membership at dwellapp.io/renovare. Listen to the music Chad composed for the app on Apple Music or Spotify.

2019-06-1736 min

PRX: Echoes Interview Podcast Echoes Podcast: Chad Lawson’s Ambient PianoChad Lawson's Ambient Piano Pianist Chad Lawson is reinventing the acoustic piano for the electronic age. He came up through classical and jazz and garnered some renown with his album, The Chopin Variations, turning the Polish composer into something acoustically ambient. But now he’s creating original ambient music, treating his piano with electronic processing to give him a more atmospheric sound. You can hear it on his serene new album, Re:Piano. We talk to Chad Lawson about reinventing the piano in the Echoes Podcast. You can also catch Chad Lawson’s live Echoes perfor...

2019-05-1711 min

Makers & Mystics S4 E14: Re:Piano with Chad LawsonPianist and composer Chad Lawson is a Classical musician whose career has visited byways of various musical genres, including Jazz, Latin, Film scores and Experimental music.Chad’s compositions have been featured in countless films and television shows such as The Walking Dead, Vampire Diaries and the Award-winning podcast, Lore.In this episode, Stephen talks with Chad about his background as a musician, what motivates his work and how his journey has led him to the poetic and meditative feel of his current musical expressions.Chad LawsonJoin The Makers and My...

2018-11-2838 min

Good Grit Stories GGS - In Waiting: Chad Lawson#1 Billboard Classical composer Chad Lawson is known for his work on Lore (a popular podcast and tv show), The Walking Dead, and countless films & commercials. In this intimate piece by Dr. Jeffrey Heine, we look into the monastic & spiritual practice of waiting that influences Lawson’s signature sounds, and in so doing moves the listener to a place of peace. Words by Dr. Jeffrey Heine Read by Nancy Peterson Original Music by Kyle Carpenter & Wilder Adkins Special Music by Chad Lawson Cover Photo by Bryan Johnson Subscribe to Good Grit Magazine: goodgritmag.com/subscribe Use the promo code LISTEN to ge...

2018-11-0709 min

Podcast Músicas Imaginadas Músicas Imaginadas. Reencuentro con Chad Lawson. 1 de octubre de 2018Hacía tiempo que no teníamos noticias de Chad Lawson en Músicas Imaginadas. Su nuevo álbum, re:piano, es toda una delicia que compartimos en la edición de hoy del programa. Además, tendremos música nativa americana con Voices of the Guardians, una nueva publicación de François Couture, una gran banda sonora a cargo de Dustin O'Halloran y el piano de Steve Rivera. PLAYLIST MÚSICAS IMAGINADAS 1 DE OCTUBRE DE 2018 - 21 JAPONESAS. Minuto y Medio (Hombre de la Selva, 1989) - GARETH LAFFELY & LANCE BENDIKSEN. Voices of the Guardians (Voices of the Guardians, 2018) - GARETH LAFFELY...

2018-10-031h 03

1, 2, Many: Veteran Suicide with Timothy Lawson 054: How Team Rubicon provided a Renewed Purpose feat Chad ReynoldsI’m a huge advocate for Team Rubicon. I have been for a while now. I’ve interviewed both co-founders, Jake Wood and William McNulty. Both guys are super impressive. One of their staff members gifted me a ticket to the Concert for Valor on the National Mall. During the concert, they showed various videos honoring veterans and veteran organizations. Team Rubicon was one of those organizations. In their video, miliary veteran Chad Reynolds talked about his struggle with emotional health and suicide. I was moved by Chad’s story and reached out to him immedi...

2016-02-1748 min