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The Heal/Create PodcastS3 E 19: Super Play & the End of the "Tortured Artist" Myth with Ruby Rose FoxIn this episode of the Heal/Create Podcast, Courtney Lancaster is joined by Ruby Rose Fox—singer, actor, trauma educator, and founder of Muscle Music—for a deep conversation on artistry, nervous system health, and the myth of the tortured artist. Ruby shares her journey from burnout and dissociation to discovering Polyvagal Theory and developing the concept of “super play,” a performative state that merges nervous system regulation with creative expression. Together, they explore how emotionally healthy artistry is not only possible, but essential—and how creatives can reclaim leadership, resilience, and joy without sacrificing their well-being.Daily Practice...2025-07-181h 05
Every.Thing.After PodcastETA_Ep.19: Every.Thing.After ... With Ruby Rose Weston of the Cowboy Princess BrigadeIn this episode of the Every.Thing.After Podcast, Ruby Rose Weston talks about her musical lineage and inspiration, how she was inspired by the Cleveland jam scene to start her current band, Cowboy Princess Brigade, and how a live show is a place where people are entirely free to be themselves, and even "too extra." She also gives an #exclusive #liveperformance of a song that she's been working on. In addition to bringing an incredible vocal style, Ruby plays #ukulele for the CPB, which also features #guitar, #bass, #drums, #fiddle, and #trombone, and blends #country, #jazz, #bluegrass and...2025-07-0249 min
Nervous System Revolution For ArtistsFame Is An Inside JobThis isn’t a pep talk—it’s a remembering.In this episode, Ruby Rose Fox invites you into a radical reframe of creativity, performance, and the nervous system. What if your art isn’t something you chase, but something that emerges when you stop running? What if your nervous system isn’t a barrier to your brilliance—but the very stage it’s meant to unfold on?Through poetic storytelling, deep nervous system wisdom, and the concept of “Superplay,” Ruby challenges the myth of the tortured artist, dismantles the delusion of external validation, and offers a path back...2025-06-1216 min
Nervous System Revolution For ArtistsKevin Munhall of Habit Disruption: Does Breathing Really Help!??In this episode of Muscle Music, Ruby Rose Fox sits down with Habit Disruption Founder Kevin Munhall, a performer and expert in breathwork, stress resilience, and nervous system regulation. Together, they dive into the hidden costs of high-performance artistry, discussing how unchecked stress, injury, and overexertion can lead to burnout and long-term health challenges. Kevin shares his journey from Broadway to nervous system coaching, revealing how techniques like breathwork, heart rate variability training, and stress adaptation can help artists sustain peak performance. The conversation also explores the intersection of physical, mental, and emotional resilience, the overlooked role of sleep...2025-03-081h 24
Sober & Lit PodcastEmbracing Sobriety After Heartbreak with Rose Clark / EP 60Send us a textIn this compelling episode of the Feel Lit Alcohol Free Podcast, Ruby and Susan are joined by the inspiring Rose Clark, a courageous mother, wife, and law enforcement officer who shares her riveting journey of overcoming grief and addiction. Having experienced profound loss with the tragic passing of her daughter Catherine, Rose speaks candidly about the struggles of navigating life after such a devastating event and how alcohol initially became her crutch. Rose’s path to sobriety was ignited through self-reflection and a plea for guidance from her daughter. Her transformative jou...2025-03-0436 min
The Helsi ShowThe Healing Power of Sound: Transforming Body & Mind with Ruby Rose
In this episode, Sebastian chats with Ruby Rose, a healer specializing in sound healing and mantras. Ruby shares her journey from primary school teacher to discovering healing practices after a personal crisis, exploring childhood trauma, the subconscious mind, and how unresolved issues can lead to anxiety or depression. She talks about her spiritual awakening, the healing practices she explored, and the transformative power of sound healing. Ruby also discusses the importance of finding your life purpose, her passion for composing mantras, and the role of nonviolent communication in relationships.
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00:00 – Meet Ruby and her healing journey
01:33 – Childhood patt...2025-03-031h 21Nervous System Revolution For ArtistsHow to STOP Rumination with: The “It’s Totally Possible” Tool🎙️ Muscle Music Presents: A Nervous System Revolution for Artists 🎶In this episode, Ruby Rose Fox dives deep into one of the most common struggles for artists—rumination—and introduces a transformative tool called "It’s Totally Possible."Designed for performers battling stage fright, anxiety, perfectionism, and mental chatter, this episode unpacks how the autonomic nervous system drives our fears and how we can reclaim control. Ruby explores the concept of affective realism, the art of silencing mental noise, and the power of matching nervous system tools to the right state.Learn practical techniques to prepare for...2025-01-0714 minNervous System Revolution For ArtistsNervous System Supremacy and The AvocadoPodcast Description for Episode #6:In this episode, host Ruby Rose Fox takes us on a deeply personal journey, recounting a pivotal moment in her life as an artist and performer—the story of the avocado. This raw and introspective narrative introduces two key concepts foundational to artistic and personal growth: Nervous System Supremacy and Co-regulation. Ruby challenges the ways we’ve been taught to suppress, ignore, or "fix" our nervous systems, exploring how cultural frameworks, self-help ideologies, and even art itself can perpetuate harmful patterns.Through her lens as an a...2025-01-0322 minNervous System Revolution For ArtistsTaming of the “Woo!!”: Mastering Energy and ExcitementPodcast Summary: Chapter One: Taming of the “Woo!!”: Mastering Energy and ExcitementIn this episode, Ruby dives into the complexities of mastering energy and excitement as an artist. She begins by acknowledging the artist’s natural inclination towards extremes, exploration, and pushing limits. Celebrating the exhilarating moments of success after an audition, Ruby explores the concept of ecstasy, rooted in the Greek word "ekstasis," which means "standing outside oneself." Artists experience this state as a vital part of their creative process, often losing themselves in the energetic flow of creativity.Ruby introduces the idea o...2024-07-0835 minNervous System Revolution For ArtistsEmbodying Artistry: Antonio Ocampo-Guzman on Cultivating Safety and Expression in TheatreJoin us in a profound exploration on "Muscle Music" where we delve deep into the intricacies of artists' nervous systems. This episode, brought to you by Ruby Rose Fox, features an illuminating conversation with Antonio Ocampo-Guzman, an esteemed actor, director, and professor at Northeastern University. Discover how artists navigate emotional landscapes from stage fright to self-expression through innovative somatic experiences.Antonio recounts his transformative journey from a conservative upbringing in Colombia to becoming a designated Linklater master voice teacher and a voice for actors . The discussion ventures into the vital intersection of art and science, emphasizing the...2024-05-0657 min
Heart Light SessionsMuscle Music: Empowering Artists through Nervous System Fluency with Ruby Rose FoxLet's Connect! Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Heart Light Sessions podcast, Jenee Halstead interviews Ruby Rose Fox about the Muscle Music, her trauma-informed nervous system gym for artists. They discuss the power of polyvagal theory education as a tool to positively impact artistic performance and creativity. Ruby shares her personal journey of healing her own nervous system and relationship to her art and how she developed the Fox Method, which is an additional nervous system state called Superplay. They also touch on the challenges of navigating the music industry and the importance...2024-04-2255 minNervous System Revolution For ArtistsAddicted To Performing: "Safe and Social" BypassJoin Ruby Rose Fox on a transformative journey through the intricacies of the nervous system in the latest episode of Muscle Music, a podcast dedicated to revolutionizing the way artists interact with their own biology. This episode delves into the common yet often misunderstood phenomenon known as the "safe and social bypass," a concept that extends the foundational principles of polyvagal theory through the innovative lens of the Fox method. Ruby shares her personal experiences and the theoretical underpinnings that illuminate how artists can become trapped in a cycle of performance addiction due to early developmental adaptations. This discussion...2024-03-0327 minNervous System Revolution For ArtistsA Nervous System Revolution"A Nervous System Revolution," hosted by Ruby Rose Fox, is a groundbreaking podcast that addresses a critical aspect often overlooked in the arts: the artist's nervous system. Targeting artists grappling with challenges like stage fright, depression, anxiety, and perfectionism, it's an eye-opener in an industry where 73% of musicians report mental health issues. This podcast challenges the romanticized notion of the 'tortured artist,' proving that creative excellence doesn't require mental distress.Ruby introduces listeners to innovative concepts like the polyvagal theory, emphasizing the importance of understanding our nervous system, not as a complex scientific puzzle, but...2024-02-2626 min
Beyond Artist's BlockRuby Rose Fox: How a Healthy Nervous System Is the Key to CreativityToday’s Guest: Ruby Rose Fox is multi-award-winning musical artist who charted #8 on the Heatseeker Billboard charts, has over 2 million Spotify plays, and has music featured in the game Rock Band. Over the past 4 years, Ruby has become a mental health pioneer, starting with her nervous system state-shifting class for performers, based on cutting-edge research by Dr. Stephen Porges, and then with MuscleMusic, the #1 trauma-informed app for artists. Ruby has an Acting BFA from Emerson College and studied jazz and classical singing at both New England Conservatory and Berklee College of Music. She was trained in polyvagal theory from th...2023-08-1132 min
LOTL The ZoneNight Traxx Radio Presents Ruby Rose Fox. New single " Franklin, Do"Boston, now Nashville-based artist Ruby Rose Fox is a cultural messenger of our turbulent modern times. Part actress, director, and writer, Fox has never shied away from inventive ways to approach her art. In 2018, Fox released her sophomore album Salt, an utterly cinematic piece of experimental pop that features dense soundscapes built to accompany Fox’s wall-shattering vocals. The sonically-rich record is enhanced via ASMR microphones that were used during the recording, resulting in an ASMR-sensitive body of emotional, political, and personal songs—which, when listened to with headphones—produces a next-level experience for the listener. Salt is the follow-up to Rub...2023-06-1642 min
Wed & Bed PodcastEpisode 3: Balancing Weddings & Boundaries - Making Things Work & Guest Rose TipkaWelcome to Episode 3 of The Wed & Bed Podcast: Balancing Weddings & Boundaries - Making Things Work & Guest Rose Tipka! In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Rose Tipka, the savvy mind behind 'Your Family's Place', as we delve into the integration of weddings and Short-Term Rentals (STRs). Ruby and Helen will walk you through how weddings can serve as a valuable asset to STR owners, opening up new avenues for revenue generation. We'll explore how to convert short-term rentals into ideal venues for micro weddings, elopements, engagement parties, and more, all while maintaining the integrity of...2023-06-0738 min
Significant Lovers35. When Ruby Rose Met Jessica OrigliassoThis week, we explore the complex relationship between actress Ruby Rose (“Orange Is the New Black,” “Batwoman”) and The Veronicas' Jessica Orgliasso. The Aussie couple initially fell in love in 2008, a wild era when everyone was accused of being a “fake lesbian.” Eight years later, they reunited, and their grand displays of affection and combined beauty made them 'couple goals' for many.
However, shippers were bummed to learn the relationship was rockier than it appeared. We dive into the rift their love caused between Jess and her twin sister, Lisa, wondering why lovers may compete with family and fri...2023-04-261h 54
The SpillRuby Rose & The Veronicas Have Become A Vicious SportOn the show today… The Last Of Us is the world’s new TV obsession and one of our favourite actresses, Melanie Lynskey, has made her first appearance on the show. Unfortunately, there’s been a wave of backlash to her casting (for the most eye-roll-inducing reason), and we need to discuss her epic response. And, Ruby Rose recently revealed she’s started writing a book, alluding to the fact that it will include a tell-all section about The Veronicas who she appeared to label 'horrific'. Her post ignited a new series of headlines about the ongo...2023-02-1016 min
The Mindful Voice Teacher Podcast15. Regulate Your Nervous System to Free Your Inner Artist with Ruby Rose FoxTune in for this amazing conversation I have with Ruby Rose Fox, multi-award winning musician and performer. In 2020, she created the very first nervous system state-shifting class for performers, based on cutting-edge research by Dr. Stephen Porges, which has transformed hundreds of performers.We talk all about the science behind trauma, how it effects the nervous system, and how singers and other artists can regulate their nervous system to find healing and deeper, more sustainable artistry. To learn more about the Muscle Music App, click here.To learn more about Ruby and/or get in...2023-01-2344 min
What's in a SongRuby Rose Fox: Performance anxiety, how to handle it and how to connect with your audienceSend us a textMulti award winning singer/songwriter Ruby Rose Fox shares her new app for musicians called Muscle music . Ruby has taught at Yale and Emerson and shares her techniques to help you understand the mechanisms that drive anxiety so you can learn to live in a dynamic body that unconsciously dysregulates for our safety and survival. Instead of pushing away anxiety we accept it, understand what its asking for, and use techniques to find connection and emotional regulation for better performances!Some take aways from today's episode:Ho...2022-10-061h 11
Love, Sex & IntimacyThe power of menstrual cycle awareness with Ruby MayRuby May works with the menstrual cycle, as a tool for self-leadership and social change and she is the founder of the international community Know Your Flow. Known as ‘cycle wisdom’ or ‘cycle awareness’, Ruby supports women to live in relationship with their menstrual cycles and inner wisdom. We also talked about how our menstrual cycle affects your libido and how you feel as a sexual being. This is vital knowledge for all women with menstrual cycles.Ruby shares:What she learnt about power from her time as a professional dominatrix The qualities of feminine leadershipThe power of l...2022-08-081h 01
Spill The Ginger Tea PodcastPolyvagal Theory - Ruby Rose Fox/MuscleMusic AppSend us a Text Message.Ruby Rose Fox, musician, performer, nervous system coach and creator of the MuscleMusic app, joins us to discuss Polyvagal Theory and how she uses it to coach performers. She has helped performers improve their nervous system resilience so they can perform their best and feel calm and confident in their body.We experience a key point of her teaching "the show doesn't have to go on" when Angel Amy excuses herself for feeling sick. We all learn that taking care of ourselves is crucial.MuscleMusic app, the first trauma-informed performance...2022-06-2746 min