In this inspiring episode of Thriving with Autism, Jay from Autism Music Australia sits down with trauma-informed community music therapist Sarah Dunstan from Melodica Music Therapy. Together they explore how music can be a life-changing tool for emotional regulation, communication, and confidence building — especially for children and adults with autism and diverse abilities.

Sarah shares her personal journey from teaching to music therapy, and the profound transformations she’s witnessed through rhythm, breathwork, and connection. Jay and Sarah also dive deep into how traditional music education can evolve to become more inclusive, intuitive, and healing — bringing back the heart, spirit, and science of sound.

🌟 Key Topics Covered:

• What music therapy really is and how it helps people across the lifespan

• Using rhythm, breath, and movement for emotional regulation

• Why adaptability and connection matter more than rigid teaching methods

• The intersection of music, spirituality, and Indigenous healing traditions

• Simple daily practices parents can use to boost their child’s confidence

🎶 Whether you’re a parent, educator, therapist, or music lover, this episode is packed with insight, inspiration, and practical tools to help children thrive through music.

🔗 Learn more about Sarah at melodica.com.au 🎸 Explore Jay’s colour-coded rhythm program at autismmusicaustralia.com

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In this raw and real episode of The Long Game, Jay Hoad and Michael Cooper unpack one of the most misunderstood aspects of growth — serving, aka sales...

This isn’t your average sales training. This is soul-aligned sharing.

Come and explore:

🔥 The mindset shift from selling to serving 🧭 How to structure enrollment calls that qualify, not convince 💥 Why your energy, boundaries, and intention are your biggest conversion tools 👣 The truth about how people really buy (and how to build trust before they ever speak to you) ⚡ The power of creating “choose your own adventure” style programs that honour autonomy and transformation

Plus: The truth about payment plans vs. upfront, managing resentment and momentum, and why the transformation begins the moment someone says “yes.”

Whether you’re a coach, healer, creative, or business owner — if you’re looking to lead with confidence, enrol with integrity, and get paid for your purpose — this one’s for you.

No quick fixes. Just powerful conversations and practical wisdom that fuel your mission.

Subscribe, share with a friend, and keep playing The Long Game.

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What if the discomfort you're avoiding is the doorway to deeper connection, healing, and leadership?

In this raw and revealing episode, Jay and Mike unpack the power of leaning in - in relationships, in business, and within ourselves.

From the psychology of avoidant attachment to the deep personal lessons learned in recent men's work and workshops, this conversation gets real, fast.

You’ll hear:

🔹 Why avoidance creates unconscious emotional harm — and how to own it 🔹 The link between childhood abandonment and adult patterns of disconnection 🔹 How to recognise the heat of reactivity before it causes damage 🔹 The transformational power of vulnerability and pausing before reacting 🔹 A no-BS take on intimacy, conflict, and emotional safety in relationships

This one hits hard, for the men navigating modern relationships, for the leaders who want to grow their teams and themselves, and for anyone who knows that true growth lies just beyond their edge.

Lean in. It might just change everything.

👉 Subscribe now and join the movement.

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This week on The Long Game, we dive deep into the battle between hustle and harmony.

Jay throws it over to Mike, who has taken a bold step, hitting pause, switching islands, and unplugging from the grind after realising he was heading full-speed toward burnout.

What unfolds is a raw, honest, and often humorous conversation about the hidden costs of always being “on.” We explore:

💥 The addiction to adrenaline and achievement 🧠 How your nervous system quietly keeps score 💤 The myths (and truths) about sleep, recovery, and “powering through” ⚖️ Building real-life rhythms: cycles of push, rest, and play 🌀 The rebirth that follows breaking down 🔄 Why burnout isn’t failure — it’s feedback

Whether you’re stuck in a loop of constant striving or learning to surrender to the flow, this episode will meet you where you're at with stories, science, and soul.

No fluff. No shortcuts. Just truth.

🎧 Listen now and remember: extraordinary results don’t come from sprinting. They come from playing The Long Game.

👉 Subscribe, and join the movement.

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Welcome to Episode 40 of the Music, Spirit & Accountability podcast—a milestone moment where we hit reset and set a powerful new direction. In this real-time conversation, co-hosts Jay Hoad and Michael Cooper unpack the evolution of the podcast, brainstorm a comprehensive rebrand, and lay the foundation for a new theme: The Long Game.

From unpacking how clarity of purpose keeps you focused through setbacks, to developing long-term strategy, monetisation models, and high-impact content ideas—we’re pulling back the curtain on what it really takes to grow something meaningful and sustainable.

This episode is raw, honest, and full of behind-the-scenes insight for anyone creating from the heart and playing the long game in business, creativity, or life.

🔑 Topics Include:

• Rebranding the podcast in real time

• Why “The Long Game” is the next evolution

• Monetization without selling out

• Building a mission-driven platform

• Vision planning (6 months, 1 year, 5 years)

• Creating a value-packed listener experience

• The role of masculine energy in spiritual leadership

• Designing content that scales and serves

🎯 Whether you’re a creator, coach, entrepreneur, or simply someone trying to stay aligned while navigating big life shifts—this episode is for you.

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In this powerful conversation, Jay Hoad and Michael Cooper delve deeply into what it truly takes to play the long game in life, business, and personal growth. From thousand-year visions to the magic of compounding, from investing 10% of every dollar to following your heart through challenges and setbacks — this episode is packed with wisdom, stories, and strategies for staying the course.

Discover why consistency beats quick wins, how to align your goals with your true values, and why courage isn’t the absence of fear, but action from the heart despite it. Whether you’re building a business, mastering your craft, or shaping a legacy, this conversation will inspire you to zoom out, focus in, and trust the process.

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In this powerful episode, Jay Hoad dives deep with Jessica Anne, founder of Artemisia Mystery School, for a deep and transformative conversation on self-sabotage, shadow integration, and radical accountability.

Jess and Jay explore how grief, avoidance, and productivity can mask deeper emotional truths—and how practices like monthly check-ins, value alignment, and sacred scheduling can break these cycles.

Jess shares gold from her shamanic shadow work, and Jay drops gems on creative vs. management mindsets. A must-listen for anyone ready to reclaim their time, purpose, and personal truth.

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In this soul-stirring episode of Music, Spirit, and Accountability, we sit down with Elliott, founder of Pryde's Support, to explore his deeply personal journey from surviving childhood trauma and mental health struggles to creating one of Queensland’s most inclusive and transformative support services.

Elliott shares how a breaking point led to the founding of a service that now empowers queer, neurodivergent, and forensicly qualified participants with dignity and compassion.

We talk about balancing humanity with accountability, the stigma faced by those reintegrating after incarceration, and why giving second chances can change lives, including our own.

Plus, Elliott opens up about his own connection to music and how a few garage-band memories and a powerful PINK ballad helped shape his healing.

This one’s raw, real, and revolutionary. 🎧 Listen in, and be ready to feel, reflect, and be inspired.

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