E56: Brady Toops: How to Understand Your Mind by Listening to Your Body

Blending Americana, folk, and soul, Brady Toops offers a unique and distinct sound in the Singer/Songwriter world. His latest LP "Tried & True" debuted at #22 on the Billboard Heatseeker and Folk/Americana Charts and is Toops' boldest and most honest record to date showcasing a rootsy, soulful sound that builds off his previous work. With over 3 million spins on Spotify and extensive U.S. touring in the last few years, Toops has garnered national acclaim sharing festival stages alongside NEEDTOBREATHE and Switchfoot, as well as opening for the likes of Drew Holcomb, Ben Rector, and John Mark McMillan. Originally from a small Minnesota town, Toops spent the majority of his early years running around on diamonds and athletic fields. After playing baseball at the University of Arkansas, as well as making a brief stint in Minor League Baseball with the St. Louis Cardinals, he left the world of athletics in 2006 to pursue music. A few years later, Toops moved to Nashville, TN, and released his debut self-titled album in 2013. In 2015, Brady appeared on Season 11 of ABC's hit reality TV show "The Bachelorette". After a highly adventurous summer with a surplus of emotions and newfound experiences, Toops returned to songwriting. Toops is also the host of a podcast that explores spirituality called "The Unravel with Brady Toops".

In this episode, Brady speaks to:

-Identifying when it is time to make a life change or tweak

-How paying attention to your body can help you understand your emotions

-Understanding you can have negative emotions without an association of guilt

Follow Brady:

Instagram: @bradytoops

Website: bradytoops.com

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IG: @laurenzoeller

Website: laurenzoeller.com

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