Year: 2026
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Micro 62: The Soundtrack of “I Do” – What Wedding Music Says About Us
Wedding season is here, and with every ceremony comes a carefully chosen soundtrack. From classical favorites to recent pop hits, wedding music often reveals something deeply personal about a couple’s story, values, identity, and dreams. What does your wedding music say about you? And how may these songs continue to shape memories long after the…
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Ep. 236: Have We Made Music Too Complicated?The Case Against Leaving Music to the Experts; with Joan Koenig
For generations, music was something families simply DID together. Today, many parents feel unqualified to make music with their own children, leaving it to teachers and experts. But what if that shift is costing our kids one of the most powerful tools for developing creativity, empathy, resilience, language, and connection? Acclaimed educator and author Joan…
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Micro 61: Memorial Day and the Remarkable Story of the Pianos That Went to War
This Memorial Day week, discover the inspiring true story of Steinway’s “Victory Vertical” pianos – specially designed during World War II and parachuted to overseas troops in the midst of war. In this short episode, we explore how music provided comfort, connection, and hope during one of history’s darkest chapters – and why its power…
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Ep. 235: The Hidden Power of Musical Daydreams – and the Neuroscience Behind Them; with Elizabeth Margulis, PhD
Why does music so often – and effectively – transport us into vivid memories, imagined futures, or entirely different emotional worlds? Dr. Margulis has spent years studying the fascinating phenomenon of musical daydreams. She joins us to discuss her brand new book on the topic, and what these deeply human experiences reveal about attention, creativity,…
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Micro 60: Summer Reading Ahead – My 7 Favorite 2025 Book Releases
Whether you’re curating a summer reading list or just love a good book recommendation, this episode is for you! I’m sharing my 7 favorite nonfiction book releases of 2025 – 2 of which are going on my favorite-books-of-all-time list! From happiness and health to aging, friendship, and the finance book that shifted my perspective on…
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Ep. 234: “I Wish I Had Time for Music” – Turning Regret into Reality (Even in 15 Minutes a Day); with author Laura Vanderkam
If you’ve ever said, “I wish I could play the piano [or other instrument],” this episode will equip you to make your dream a reality. With time-management expert (and music-lover) Laura Vanderkam, we explore how even the busiest lives can make space for meaningful musical pursuits – without adding stress, guilt, or overwhelm. Discover how…