Category: EducationCommunity
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Ep. 214: Neural Resonance Theory – What the latest groundbreaking research shows about your brain on music; with Edward Large, PhD
What if music doesn’t just move your emotions — but physically moves your brain? A new frontier in neuroscience reveals how music physically affects our brain through the laws of physics, with powerful implications for memory, mood, and health. Dr. Edward Large, the lead scientist behind this research, explains Neural Resonance Theory – and why…
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Ep. 213: Songwriting Decoded – What the Brain Loves & Why Lyrics Matter; with Mike Errico
Ever wonder how songs are written, what makes a song a hit, or what it would take to write a song yourself? In this episode, songwriter and author Mike Errico pulls back the curtain on the songwriting process, blending humor, neuroscience, and practical tips from his book Music, Lyrics, and Life. Whether you’re a musician,…
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Ep. 212: Red, White & Relaxed – How Music Can Calm Your Pet This 4th of July; with Janet Marlow (re-run)
Fireworks may light up the sky, but they can also send our pets into a panic. In this special Fourth of July encore, sound behaviorist Janet Marlow explains how scientifically designed, species-specific music can calm anxiety in pets and improve their overall well-being. Discover the power of music to bring peace to your furry (or…
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Ep. 211: Music, Speech & the Brain – A New Way to Help Kids Communicate in 10 Minutes a Day; with David Sonnenschein
Speech delays affect over a million young children in the U.S.—including dual language learners and those with Autism, Down syndrome, and intellectual delays. Discover how neuroscience is revealing music’s powerful role in supporting speech development and early communication—in just 10 minutes a day.
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Ep. 210: What Makes Great Nonprofits Tick – Interdisciplinary insights in nonprofit practice; with Thomas Morris
What happens when icons in the business and nonprofit worlds strike up a friendship? Tom Morris shares how Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” principles helped reframe the purpose of his nonprofit, revitalize fundraising, and spark a culture of renewal — and not just for organizations, but for individuals, too. Apply “greatness practices” to your situation…
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Ep. 209: Making Music Practice Easier – Support, Strategy, and Joy; with Barbie Wong
Wish your child loved practicing music—or at least didn’t dread it? Music educator Barbie Wong shares simple, research-backed strategies to make music practice easier, more joyful, and effective. Barbie is founder of Musical Nest, a vibrant community supporting teachers and parents in inspiring kids to make music. Access tips, tools, and solutions to nurture musical…