EP#38: The REAL Reason You’re A Technophobe (and how to fix it)

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Technophobia is one of the biggest reasons so many women fail to record and release their music, especially on their own terms. Even though it’s so commonplace, very few of us are truly aware of what it is, the REAL underlying triggers and how to fix it.

But, by getting a handle on the key concepts Isobel shares in this episode it is possible to gain the tools and confidence to start using technology to achieve the things you always wanted to with your music.

That could mean finally holding your own album in your hands, or collaborating with people all over the world. Whatever it is that technophobia is holding you back from doing, now’s the time to move past it and really shine as a woman in music.

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS
{01:15} Intro
{03:13} What is Technophobia and how does it affect musicians?
{05:38} Are women more likely to have technophobia?
{08:02} What are the common narratives that contribute to this in female musicians?
{09:32} What’s really going on?
{11:24} What are the consequences for your music if you don’t learn to move past technophobic self-talk?
{13:07} 3 practical tips for overcoming technophobia and start using music tech in ways that feel supportive to your music
{16:43} The most important step you need to take to move past your technophobia
{17:35} Episode Summary

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Check out Technophobia: The Psychological Impact of Information Technology (1998) By Mark J. Brosnan HERE >>

Read ‘Technophobic Women’ on ie Women Blog HERE >>

Read the EOCD’s Bridging The Gender Divide 2018 report HERE >>

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