BEES! Listen to some top-tips, to steer clear of bee stings, from a music therapist/beekeeper.

A couple weeks ago, I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with my husband on a church roof with Nick Lord and the bees. Nick taught us all about bees and the process of beekeeping and harvesting honey. It was fascinating, and we found the queen on the first frame we looked at! This was definitely an experience to remember, and thankfully we can savor it a little longer with the hyper-local honey Nick gifted us.

Nick is a music therapist who has ventured into his other hobbies and passions in a big way, such as starting beekeeping on roofs around Rochester.

WHERE TO FIND THE HONEY:

Find Flower City Bee Works honey locally in Rochester, NY at Stacy K Floral or one of Nick’s pop-ups around town (or you can enter our giveaway! Ends Nov 4).

Strangebird Brewing in Rochester has honey brown on tap/in cans, called Do Up, using honey from their rooftop hives that Nick manages.

WHERE TO FIND NICK’S MUSIC:

Cover group: Spring Drive, www.springdriveband.com

Folk group: Chaz & the Dazzlers, Intelligence Is Rising on Spotify

CONNECT WITH NICK:

Instagram: @flowercitybeeworks

#rochesterny #beekeeping #hyperlocalhoney #musictherapist #musictherapylife #musictherapists

Welcome to this joint podcast episode! This is part 1 (of 2) of my conversation with Dannielle Caldwell, content creator extraordinaire, co-host of MTPT (Music Till Proven Therapy) podcast, and the creator of the all-new NEW PROFESSIONAL RETREAT! The retreat is happening THIS Saturday, September 28th, and you can still register up until Friday. There are limited spaces, so make sure you register now!

In part 2, Dannielle shares all about the retreat and I share a special discount for all of you! Check out the second half of this episode here: www.musictherapynow.net/podcast and register for the retreat here: www.musictherapynow.net/newprofessionals

These episodes are great for all music therapists, not just new professionals, as we share our stories and glean wisdom from the steps we’ve taken. Hope you enjoy!

Connect with Dannielle here!

@mtptpod

@danniellemtbc

@musictherapynow_

@musictherapyednow

www.musictherapynow.net

Welcome to this joint podcast episode! You'll hear part 1 on the Able Voice Podcast with Hayley and Kim of Synergy Wellness.

Some topics from the episode:

• Behind Not Your Average Music Therapist podcast
• Competency and Experience
• What would you tell your younger self?
• Life advice
• Reminders on how to be human

And the book I referenced, which I could not remember the name of, is Defining Music Therapy by Kenneth Bruscia.

Enjoy the episode!

Connect with the guests

Instagram: @synergymusictherapy, @ablevoicepodcast, @mtahayley, @mta.kimberly

Email: contactsynergymt@gmail.com

Website: synergymusictherapy.com

Facebook: facebook.com/synergymusictherapy

You're always welcome to send me a message at hello@kimbest.com OR connect on Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest, @musiccanhelp, @nymusictherapy, @musictherapistpod

P.S. it's beanie season!!! You can find them here: kimbest.com/shop

About the guests:

Hayley (she/her) is a certified music therapist, speaker, and author living in Bermuda! She is passionate about lots of things including accessibility, anti-oppressive practice, and finds her clinical passion in working with older adults (e.g. dementia care and end-of-life care) and in neurologic rehabilitation.

Kim (she/her) is a certified music therapist and singer-songwriter based in Kingston, Ontario. She works with many people, but her main area of focus is within the realm of mental health care, supporting people of all ages in living a fulfilled and healthy life.

Together, Kim and Hayley, are the co-founders of Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness services which is the umbrella hub for a number of passion projects including the Able Voice Podcast. Under the Synergy MT brand, Hayley and Kim offer music therapy sessions with a team spanning across Canada and Bermuda, have released sticker collections, and most recently introducing their new Synergy Soirée series of events.