Jim Donovan on drumming for transformation
Channel: Journal of Lifestyle Medicine
Date: 2014-10-15

Times in this cast:
02:40 - Calendar of events
05:15 - Jim Donovan interview
34:09 - Jim tells the story of how Carlos Santana taught him a most valuable life lesson
55:55 - Wicket helps us say "Thanks for watching!"

Jim Donovan lived the rock and roll life every teenager dreams of as the drummer for Rusted Root. They toured with some of the biggest names in the business in the late 90s and early 2000’s. In this cast, Jim tells the story of how a panic attack -- or two -- in front of 30,000 people and Carlos Santana -- turned out to be a life-changing lesson in overcoming fear. Its the best rock and roll story you’ll ever hear.

And he’ll talk about how that lesson, and many others, helped him become a professor of Fine Arts, as well as one of the most sought-after drum and music circle leaders in our area. Now he teaches all the power of drumming as a tool for transformation, both personally and professionally. 

Integrative Medicine and wellness professionals take his training to develop better listening, communication and team leadership skills. Jim details much of the science that proves that group music making lowers cortisol levels in the blood stream, boosts endorphine levels, and through entrainment of the nervous system, actually slows your thinking. 

This is a fascinating interview of all the many ways that the most ancient mode of communicating is fast becoming the fastest and easiest way to build communication today.

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Websites mentioned in this cast:

Jim Donovan and Sound Empowerment Workshop
http://jimdonovanmusic.com
http://drumcircleleadership.com/

Dr. Nancy Mramor's book Get REEL: Produce Your Life
http://drnancyonline.com/product/get-reel-produce-life/ 

Veterans Yoga Project
http://www.veteransyogaproject.org/

Heal Thy Practice Conference
http://htpconference.com/

East End Food Coop's Know Your GMOs event
http://eastendfood.coop
http://www.eastendfood.coop/archives/6982 

Ralph Stephens training at Pgh School of Massage
http://www.pghschmass.com/neural-reset-therapy-nrt-upper-body-course-127-82013/

FALL CONFERENCE FOR MASSAGE CE AT 7 SPRINGS RESORT
http://www.pghschmass.com/7-massage-continuing-education/

Dr. Vonda Wright presents Women’s Health Conversations
http://www.womenshealthconversations.com/

Juicefest
http://getorganicallysocial.com/juicefest/

Journal of LIfestyle Medicine Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/journaloflifestylemedicine 

Integrative Medicine Professionals Meetup
http://www.meetup.com/Integrated-Medicine-Professionals/