Category: ScienceHealth
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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…
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Ep. 185: Loving Life… all of it – a journey with cancer, music, and healing; with Amy Camie, CTM-CCM
Amy Camie has been a pioneer in researching the role music plays in healing our bodies, particularly for cancer patients. Amy had the chance to apply her work in her own life when she herself was diagnosed with cancer. A therapeutic harpist, Amy shares resources to support the immune system, impact healing, and increase brainwave…
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Ep. 183: Amplified Potential – Revaluing Music in Education and Society; with Frank Fitzpatrick
Discover how our society’s view of music has shifted throughout history, morphing into a narrow and misinformed understanding that increasingly devalues music and is unsustainable for musicians and music education. We discuss why it’s crucial to expand our culture’s current view and valuation of music – and practical ways to do so. Tap into the…
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Ep. 182: Unlocking the Power of Purposeful Playlists; with Jennifer Buchanan, MBA, MTA
Certified Music Therapist Jennifer Buchanan gives a preview of her award-winning book, Wellness, Wellplayed: The Power of a Playlist. If you love to make the biggest impact possible while getting the most out of life, this book was written for you! Discover how intentionally (not algorithmically) curated playlists can profoundly impact our emotions and behaviors…
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Ep. 180: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness – Renee Fleming’s comprehensive interdisciplinary anthology
The incomparable Renée Fleming introduces her new book, a groundbreaking overview of the burgeoning arts and health field. Renée shares her motivation for creating the book – and the origins of her interest in the intersection of music, mind, and healing. Discover how music can shape our well-being and enhance the human experience in unexpected…