In this episode, Stefani Fryzel sits down with artist, activist, and mental health advocate Terra Lopez for an honest conversation about burnout, mental health, and the realities of navigating a career in music. As both a touring artist and formerly a part of Backline, Terra shares why creatives are especially vulnerable to burnout, the pressure of constantly needing to perform, and why so many artists struggle silently behind the scenes.

Together, Stef and Terra dive into topics like touring burnout, social media overwhelm, emotional boundaries in songwriting sessions, and the importance of preventative self-care. Terra also opens up about her personal mental health journey, how therapy changed her life, and why building a supportive community is essential for creating a sustainable long-term career in the music industry. This episode is a powerful reminder that asking for help is not weakness - it’s survival.

Timestamps:

00:00: Introducing Terra Lopez & Backline 06:26: Why Backline Was Created for the Music Industry 08:27: The Mental Health Challenges Creatives Face 11:18: Recognizing Burnout & Warning Signs 14:04: Why Seeking Help Matters 16:16: Terra’s Personal Mental Health Journey 19:44: Creating Sustainable Careers in Music 22:16: Touring, Burnout & Hustle Culture 25:40: Emotional Boundaries in Songwriting Sessions 29:17: How Backline Supports Artists & Creatives 32:24: The Importance of Community & Support

Connect with Terra Lopez:

Instagram: @terralopez | @ritualsofmine

Backline: https://backline.care?utm_source=chatgpt.com

LINKS

Join us at our Annual Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat this October in Los Angeles!: https://www.stefanifryzel.com/songwriting-retreat-1-1

More info: stefanifryzel.com

Self-Care for the Creative book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Self-Care-Creative-Survival-Creatives-Sensitive/dp/1960876120

In this episode, Kimberly Korn joins Stefani Fryzel for an inspiring conversation about persistence, reinvention, and building a long-term career in music. A New York–based singer, songwriter, and producer, Kimberly shares how her love for music began in childhood and the journey that led her through music school, an early record deal, motherhood, and eventually finding success as both an artist and songwriter.

Known for her genre-blending approach across pop, rock, indie, R&B, and hip-hop, Kimberly has built an impressive catalog of over 300 songs with placements on platforms including Netflix, Hulu, Amazon, CBS, MTV, and WWE. She also recently earned recognition from the Recording Academy after being selected as 1 of only 10 songwriters in the country to attend their prestigious songwriting camp. Throughout the episode, Kimberly opens up about overcoming self-limiting beliefs, balancing creativity with family life, and learning how to keep showing up for your dreams even after setbacks.

You’ll hear a powerful conversation about the importance of resilience, networking, mentorship, and surrounding yourself with people who inspire growth. Kimberly also shares insights into the world of sync licensing, the impact of songwriting camps and creative communities, and her goals of expanding further into film, TV, and Broadway. This episode is a reminder that success rarely happens overnight, but consistency, self-belief, and staying connected to your passion can completely change the trajectory of your life.

Connect with Kimberly Korn:

Instagram: @kimberlykornmusic

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5VDhqq3bEIU3UPSNgg9tCj?si=GX-9jmdfQMOvXlJS8b7WjQ

LINKS

Join us at our Annual Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat this October in Los Angeles!: https://www.stefanifryzel.com/songwriting-retreat-1-1

More info: stefanifryzel.com

In this episode, Stefani Fryzel opens up about navigating burnout while balancing motherhood, entrepreneurship, and creativity. Sharing her deeply personal experience of becoming a new mom while running a growing business, Stefani reflects on how burnout forced her to reevaluate her routines, priorities, relationships, and definition of success. She explores the realities of postpartum life, the pressure creatives place on themselves to keep performing, and the importance of rebuilding a life that actually supports your well-being.

You’ll discover practical tools for recognizing burnout, including Stefani’s favorite “monitor, measure, and map” framework for checking in with your self-care basics. She also shares strategies for redesigning your life by identifying what drains versus nourishes you, the importance of seeking professional support during difficult seasons, and why rest is often the missing piece creatives avoid the most. This episode is an honest reminder that burnout is not failure - it’s often a signal that something in your life needs to change in order for you to grow.

Timestamps:

00:00: Welcome to Season Three & Why Burnout Matters 02:52: Motherhood, Identity Shifts & Creative Pressure 08:32: Recognizing the Signs of Burnout 14:28: Practical Tools for Managing Burnout 20:14: Redesigning Your Life & Seeking Support 23:10: The Power of Rest & Recovery

LINKS

Join us at our Annual Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat this October in Los Angeles!: https://www.stefanifryzel.com/songwriting-retreat-1-1

More info: stefanifryzel.com