{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6282372606edc60013755c24/660fb8ee917d2900177a0826?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"71. Chloé van Soeterstède: conducting through pregnancy & motherhood ","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6282372606edc60013755c24/1712308723622-591b7a503d3074a13aea5faa5bd2acd0.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode of Things Musicians Don't Talk About, Becca sits down with Chloé van Soeterstède in her dressing room at the Royal College of Music. Chloé shares her personal experiences of working as a musician alongside pregnancy and then motherhood. She walks us through her journey - from figuring out with her manager when might be the best time to get pregnant, to performing while visibly pregnant and giving birth naturally with the aid of mental preparation. Chloé also opens up about challenges like pumping breastmilk between rehearsals on tour and traveling internationally with a newborn, and making sure to be honest about her capacities through such a huge life transformation. Becca and Chloé emphasise how rare and important it is for musicians to discuss the realities of pregnancy and parenthood, and Chloé’s honest and candid story provides a much-needed glimpse into navigating this challenging but rewarding career stage.</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Chloé on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/chloe_van_soeterstede/?hl=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a> and witness more of her brilliant honesty!</p><p>Check out her <a href=\"https://chloevansoeterstede.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">website</a> and on <a href=\"https://twitter.com/cvansoeterstede?lang=en\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a></p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>We always love to hear from our listeners, and if you like the show why not recommend to a friend or leave a review?</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Things Musicians Don't Talk About is now supported by the <a href=\"https://www.rsmgb.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Royal Society of Musicians</a>! Follow them on <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/rsmgb/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a>, <a href=\"https://twitter.com/RSMusicians\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">X</a> and <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/royalsocietyofmusicians\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Facebook</a>.</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><u>Support TMDTA</u></p><p>Want to support us on a regular basis? Consider joining our Patreon from £1 a month: <a href=\"https://www.patreon.com/tmdta\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.patreon.com/tmdta</a></p><p>Feeling generous? Help us raise funds for the podcast: <a href=\"https://www.gofundme.com/f/things-musicians-dont-talk-about\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.gofundme.com/f/things-musicians-dont-talk-about</a></p><p>Find TMDTA on all the socials at @tmdtapodcast</p><p>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------</p><p>Hosts: Hattie Butterworth &amp; Rebecca Toal</p><p>Editor: Katy Ehrlich</p><p>Music: Katy Ehrlich</p>","author_name":"Hattie Butterworth & Rebecca Toal"}