Ep. 185: Loving Life… all of it – a journey with cancer, music, and healing; with Amy Camie, CTM-CCM

Mindy Peterson, NCTM

2 years ago

Photo by Julie Enstall

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 function for those experiencing “chemo brain.”

Guest

Joining me today from St. Louis, MO, is Amy Camie, aka “The Healing Harpist.” Amy is a therapeutic harpist, recording artist, and inspirational speaker. She has been a pioneer in researching the role music plays in healing our bodies, particularly for cancer patients. Her solo harp CDs are used throughout the world in hospitals, cancer centers and hospices as well as for general relaxation and stress reduction. Amy had the chance to apply her work in her own life when she herself was diagnosed with cancer. Amy wrote a book about this experience, called: Loving Life… all of it: A Walk with Cancer, Compassion and Consciousness.

Notes

We discuss:

Even though we’re talking today about music’s application in cancer situations, this conversation does have broader application. If you’re blessed to not have a cancer diagnosis yourself, and don’t have a loved one with a diagnosis, one of the endorsements at the beginning of the book is for you. Dr. Sandy Jost is an author and educator who
points out: “Having a tool like Amy’s book Loving Life…all of it, has to be the best thing for anyone who wishes to experience the world of healing in a more holistic fashion. Whether it be breast cancer… or… a common cold, I hope EVERYONE will support their body in this manner when nurturing it to heal! [S]cience is finally beginning to
recognize how important it is to INCLUDE the quantum level of thoughts and emotions… [in the healing process].”
The difference between a Therapeutic-ClinicalMusician and a Music Therapist.
How Therapeutic-Clinical Musicians use music to help those with cancer.
What the research shows about how music can impact healing and the immune system, especially for patients with cancer.
Amy’s book, Loving Life…all of it: A Walk with Cancer, Compassion and Consciousness. It is partly personal journal and lessons learned; part workbook for the reader; and part photo album.
Resources available on Amy’s website.

Connect/Other Resources

Amy’s website
Amy’s book Loving Life… all of it: A Walk with Cancer, Compassion and Consciousness
The Magic Mirror music is available on her website, Spotify, Bandcamp, and other platforms; access it here (scroll to Music for cancer care).
www.scientificartsfoundation.org
See NSBTM.org for more info on Therapeutic Music

Other episodes we mentioned or that you may enjoy:

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Coda

Amy plays live inspired harp music, saying: “It will simply be what flows through in the moment.”

Closing Words

I feel more calm just listening to a minute of that harp music! Thank you so much to Amy for all she does to enhance lives with music through her research, her music, and this book where she so transparently shares her journey.

You can always connect with me on email (mindy@mpetersonmusic.com), Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

Thank you so much for joining me today. Until next time, may your life be enhanced with music.

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