Category: Microhance
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Micro 51: Expressing Yourself Through Music Without MAKING Music
Don’t consider yourself a musician – or even creative? Hear a fresh perspective on how to express yourself with music without playing a note. Inspired by The End of Your Life Book Club, this episode reflects on how music enhances our lives – even when we’re not the ones creating it.
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Micro 50: Silent Night, Shared Light – The Christmas Truce and Music’s Power to Unite (re-run)
One hundred ten years ago this Christmas Eve, music sparked an unexpected moment of peace on a war-torn battlefield. Hear how a simple carol transformed a battlefield and ushered in peace, connection, and joy. Music has a profound ability to unite, heal, and foster humanity even in the darkest times. May this powerful story of…
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Micro 49: Carol of the Bells – The Story Behind the Song
Did you know “Carol of the Bells” wasn’t originally a Christmas song? Journey with us from its roots as the Ukrainian New Year’s song “Shchedryk,” to its global transformation, and discover how music can be a vehicle for culture, resilience, and hope – even across borders and through times of struggle.
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Micro 48: When the Holidays Hurt – And the Music Does, Too
When Christmas music brings more ache than joy, small shifts can make a big difference. Learn three gentle, science-backed tips for navigating triggers and curating music that truly meets you where you are and supports your emotional well-being this season.
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Micro 47: From Fog to Flourishing – How Music Sparked a Later-Life Reawakening
Creativity has no expiration date! Let one man’s story inspire you to thrive at any age and cultivate a life that’s fulfilling, emotionally rich, and creatively alive.
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Micro 46: You’ll Never Regret Prioritizing Music – Here’s One Creative Way to Make Time
Struggling to fit music lessons into a packed schedule? In this episode, I share a creative scheduling solution that makes time for music, and why prioritizing this life-enhancing experience is always worth it.