Category: ScienceHealth
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Ep. 192: Beyond surviving to thriving with the essential elements of well-being; with Julia Hotz
Can art, nature, and movement be just as powerful as medicine? In this episode, I’m joined by solutions-focused journalist Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure. We explore how social prescribing—using nonmedical resources like music, service, and belonging—can improve mental and physical health. Julia shares the science behind this approach, real-life success stories, and how…
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Ep. 191: Unlocking Artistic Mastery & Personal Fulfillment with Jennifer Roig-Francolí – The Alexander Technique and Beyond
Whether you’re a musician or simply a lover of life, the Alexander Technique offers tools that can be utilized by anyone looking to bring more ease, clarity, and joy to all they do in life. This time-tested and research-proven awareness and movement discipline offers holistic solutions to common obstacles with mind-body awareness techniques that are…
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Ep. 190: I Heard There Was A Secret Chord – Dr. Daniel Levitin on His New Book and the Science Behind Music as Medicine
In this episode, we’re joined by the renowned Dr. Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author. We dive into his brand-new book, I Heard There Was a Secret Chord: Music as Medicine. Dr. Levitin reveals why he wrote the book, how he chose the title, his definition of music, and this new book’s relationship to…
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Ep. 189: Finding Purpose in Pain, with Guitars for Vets’ Taylor Ullom
Taylor Ullom has deep and extensive personal and familial ties with the military – and with music. Taylor is a US Air Force veteran who has dedicated herself to promoting mental health awareness and alternative therapies like music for enhancing the lives of veterans and military families. She shares her powerful journey and personal experiences…
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Ep. 188: Soothing sleep with music for older adults – a peek behind the research curtain; with Darina Petrovsky, PhD, RN
What is the recipe for good sleeping music, especially for those living with dementia (and their caregivers)? This conversation with Duke researcher Dr. Darina Petrovsky offers a behind-the-scenes look at active, current research on music as a non-pharmacologic sleep intervention, as well as characteristics of sleep-inducing music and how music can play a role in…
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Ep. 187: A Higher Standard of Care – Improving continuum of care health outcomes with music; with David Schofman
Coro Health’s innovative therapeutic music services are revolutionizing care for individuals with dementia, Alzheimer’s, and other conditions. David Schofman, Co-Founder and CEO of Coro Health, describes their groundbreaking Music Prescription Builder and compelling evidence from clinical trials showing significant reductions in agitation, depression, medication, and caregiver burden. Learn how digital therapeutics backed by research and…