A life in music isn’t for the faint of heart — it’s for the intrepid. A creative career takes endless drive and motivation, often in the face of opposition ranging from societal pressures to those who don’t believe a career in music is attainable or even realistic.

While the industry system has made it immensely challenging for artists to pursue a sustainable career in music, gathering the courage to persevere can be a struggle, and can take a toll on one’s mental health. Whether facing the trials and tribulations of touring, recording, performance, and writing, there are many times when an artist might find themselves frustrated or stuck in a rut. Mental health and wellness support for musicians is critical and something still lacking in the industry.

Equilibrium is a health and wellness community for the music industry, created by two holistic health coaches, Nicole Blonder and Marni Wandner, with a combined 40+ years working in music. Nicole works closely with artists and creatives, and is a strong advocate for helping artists build sustainable, productive, and long careers in the music industry. Marni spent 20 years working in the music business, and now uses a personality methodology called The Five Archetypes (based on the Chinese Five Elements) with clients to quickly identify and break through their existing patterns and establish new healthy habits.