Category: Podcast: Enhance Life with Music
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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…
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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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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!
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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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Ep. 232: A Breakthrough in Postnatal Depression – The Science (and Stunning Results) Behind Singing for Recovery; with Yvonne Farquharson
Postpartum depression leaves many mothers feeling isolated and hopeless at a time they’re “supposed” to feel joy. But new research reveals transformative success utilizing a tool both ancient and beautifully simple: singing together. We dive into the science and real-world impact of a ground-breaking program changing maternal mental health care, offering a cost-effective, community-based solution…