Your Music Is Still in You: A Nurse’s Bold Leap Into Art

Your Music Is Still in You: A Nurse’s Bold Leap Into Art

Author: Gloria Grace Rand - Conscious Midlife Strategy Expert August 25, 2026 Duration: 47:55

If you’ve ever doubted whether you still had the “music in you,” to take a bold leap at midlife, this conversation with Edi Matsumoto offers proof that reinvention is possible. After 30 years as a nurse practitioner and disallusioned by the health care system, Edi traded in her stethoscope for a paintbrush. We talk about the moment she realized her calling had shifted, the leap of faith that led her to open her own gallery in California, and how a whimsical concept called “Otter Therapy” became a genuine source of joy and healing for thousands of people.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

  • Why burnout and disillusionment can be the universe’s way of pointing you toward your next chapter, not a sign that you’ve failed.
  • How Edi found her niche by paying attention to what people genuinely responded to, not just what she thought she “should” be painting.
  • Why the Japanese concept of ikigai offers a simple framework for midlife reinvention.
  • How community, like Edi’s monthly “Carmel Bohemian Club” gathering, became essential fuel for staying the course when self-doubt crept in.

About My Guest
Edi Matsumoto spent nearly 30 years as a nurse practitioner before leaving healthcare in 2021 to become a full-time artist. She’s the creator of “Otter Therapy,” a series of whimsical fine art pieces that reimagine beloved paintings and portraits with sea otters. She’s also the owner of own gallery in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California. Edi is the author of “Otter Therapy” and hosts a monthly community gathering for local artists called the Carmel Bohemian Club.

Connect with Edi

  • Website: edimatsumoto.com
  • Email: edi (at) edimatsumoto.com
  • Book: “Otter Therapy” available on Amazon and in bookstores

Resources & links mentioned:

  • The concept of ikigai – a Japanese framework for finding life’s purpose
  • Carmel Bohemian Club – Edi’s monthly community gathering for local artists
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Design Your Life, Your Way – next steps:

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For professional women who’ve reached a certain point and are asking, “What’s next?” there’s Design Your Life, Your Way. This isn’t about slowing down; it’s about intentionally building what comes after a successful career or a life spent raising others. Your host, Gloria Grace Rand, acts as a Midlife Empowerment Guide, drawing from her own journey and conversations with a diverse range of experts. Episodes move beyond vague inspiration to offer tangible strategies. You’ll hear discussions on launching a passion-driven business, redefining personal health and fitness after fifty, and navigating the psychological shifts that come with this liberating chapter. The core idea is that this time is ripe for reinvention, not retreat. Gloria and her guests provide the practical tools and candid perspectives needed to reclaim your sense of purpose and design a life that feels authentically yours. It’s a resource for women ready to move from automatic living to intentional choice, covering everything from entrepreneurial mindset and financial shifts to holistic wellness and personal growth. Tune in for a blend of solo reflections and insightful interviews, all aimed at empowering you to edit the next pages of your story with confidence and clarity. This podcast meets you exactly where you are-with plenty of experience behind you-and helps chart a purposeful path forward.
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