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The Hidden Cost of Touring: Burnout, Energy & Survival in Music | Izzy Naud
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In this episode, we sit down with Izzy Naud, a health and performance coach specialising in electronic music artists and high-performing professionals working in high-pressure environments.
With over 30 years immersed in electronic music culture and more than a decade working directly in the industry, Izzy brings a rare insider understanding of touring life, creative pressure, and the physical and mental demands placed on artists today.
Her work focuses on one core mission: helping creatives and professionals build the internal capacity to sustain performance, creativity, and clarity — without burnout.
Izzy integrates:
• Over 25 years of practice in Tai Chi and Qi Gong
• Training in Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Nervous system regulation and energy management tools
• Embodied practices tailored to touring and studio life
In this conversation, we explore how artists can protect their health while maintaining peak performance in an industry that rarely slows down.
We discuss:
• Burnout in electronic music culture
• The physical and mental impact of touring
• Nervous system regulation for creatives
• Building sustainable performance habits
• Longevity in fast-paced music careers
This episode is essential listening for DJs, producers, touring artists, and anyone navigating high-pressure creative industries.
🎧 If you’ve ever felt the cost of “pushing through,” this conversation offers a different path — one built on sustainability, awareness, and long-term creative health.