This 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 to your true source of power: presence.

Whether you're an artist on the edge of burnout, a performer seeking authenticity, or a human longing to come home to your body—this episode is for you.

You are not broken. You are beautifully made. The Creative Force wears your name.

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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, and the need for a new paradigm in performing arts training—one that integrates nervous system awareness as a foundational skill. Ruby and Kevin challenge conventional ideas about stage fright, activation, and artistic sustainability, offering insights on how performers can embrace their full nervous system spectrum for a more empowered and sustainable creative life.

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🎙️ 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 auditions, performances, and those high-pressure moments when your mind won’t stop spiraling. Whether it’s calming your nerves with “Wild Style” affirmations or grounding yourself with “Nervous System Style” strategies, Ruby offers actionable insights to help you step into your role as a nervous system leader.

This episode is packed with wisdom from Superplay, personal anecdotes, and even insights inspired by Trevor Moawad’s It Takes What It Takes.

If you’ve ever struggled with overthinking or wanted to approach your art with more ease and joy, this is the episode for you.

💡 Try the "It’s Totally Possible" tool, share your experiences, and let’s start 2025 with grounded confidence.

📚 Find more tools in the Leadership Library or through Ruby’s app and book, Superplay.

💌 Connect with Ruby at MuscleMusic to share your journey.

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