Category: Microhance
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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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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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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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Micro 59: When Motivation Drops, Grit Grows – Finishing Strong This Spring
As the school year winds down, summer beckons, and motivation dips, what feels like a spring slump may actually be the biggest growth opportunity of the year! Discover how music, mindset, and a little frustration can cultivate the life skill considered the biggest predictor of success… one that will ripple far beyond summer.
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Micro 58: Music Brings People Together – Now Science Explains Why
One thing every human craves is connection – but what if that feeling of being “in sync” with others isn’t just emotional, but neurological? Discover how music taps into oxytocin and interbrain synchrony to create powerful moments of connection, alignment, and belonging.
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Micro 57: Why Those Forced Piano Lessons Changed His Life Forever
He hated being forced by his parents to take piano lessons. But after a life-altering tragedy left him without fingers, those same lessons became the pathway to hope, creativity, and discovering what was still possible. This story will challenge you to rethink adversity – and see how curiosity and resilience can open doors where none…