Category: EducationCommunity
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Ep. 238: How Music Shaped Miss America 2026 – Cassie Donegan’s Story
What helps shape a young person into a national leader? For Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan, music has been a powerful part of the answer. In this episode, Cassie shares how music helped her find her voice, build confidence, and prepare for a life of leadership and service. She also discusses why she’s using her…
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Ep. 237: Can Music Help a Brain with Psychosis Reconnect with Reality? New Research on Psychosis, Prediction, and Recovery; with Philip Corlett, PhD and Adam Christoferson
Mental health struggles have become part of everyday life for many of us, and we’re increasingly searching for approaches to healing that go beyond medication alone. In this episode, we explore groundbreaking research from Yale University showing how music-making may help reduce paranoia, hallucinations, and social isolation in people experiencing psychosis. Even if you’ve never…
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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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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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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…
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Ep. 233: What Horses Hear at the Kentucky Derby – The Hidden Soundscape of “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports;” with Janet Marlow
What does the Kentucky Derby sound like – from a horse’s perspective? From the iconic bugle call to the thunder of hoofbeats and roaring crowds, this episode explores how horses perceive the Derby’s intense soundscape – and how that awareness will change how you view this year’s Derby!