Tag: music
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Ep. 231: Why the Music of Your Youth Never Leaves You – The Latest Research on The Musical Reminiscence Bump; with Nicholas Kathios
What is it about the songs from your teenage years that still give you chills decades later? In this episode, we explore the fascinating science behind the “musical reminiscence bump” and why music from adolescence becomes so deeply tied to memory, identity, and emotion. Researcher Nicholas Kathios unpacks how the teenage brain, social experiences, and…
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Micro 56: Why Musical Hobbies Make You Better at Your Job
Can a musical hobby actually make you better at your job? Drawing on insights from “The Good Enough Job,” this episode explores how music helps diversify your identity, boost resilience, and even improve productivity.
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Micro 55: Press Play on Spring – The Music of St. Patrick’s Day
Winter dragging on? This St. Patrick’s Day, let Irish music lift your spirits. Discover how reels, jigs, and centuries-old traditions don’t just energize a celebration – they preserve immigration stories, faith, national identity, and intergenerational connection. Press play on an Irish soundtrack and brighten your March in minutes.
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Ep. 229: Age-Proof Your Brain – How Music Can Help Prevent Alzheimer’s and Keep You Sharp for Life; with Majid Fotuhi, MD, PhD
What if Alzheimer’s isn’t inevitable – and your brain is far more changeable than you’ve been led to believe? World-renowned neurologist Dr. Majid Fotuhi shares groundbreaking research from his new book showing that cognitive decline can often be delayed, prevented, and even reversed – and how music uniquely strengthens the brain’s memory, attention, and emotional…
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Micro 54: 5 Ways to Get the Most Out of Music Lessons
The holiday sparkle has faded, motivation is dipping, and music practice might be starting to feel like a chore. But what if this is actually the most important growth season of the year? In this Microhance episode, I’m sharing five simple, powerful ways to reset mid-year and help your child get the most out of…
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Ep. 228: Your Daily Dose of Art – The Science of Living Longer and Better; with Daisy Fancourt, PhD
What if one of the most powerful tools for your health has been hiding in plain sight? In this episode, I talk with world-renowned scientist Dr. Daisy Fancourt about the astonishing research behind her new book, “Art Cure.” From neonatal intensive care units to dementia wards, from immune function to longevity, the evidence is stunning:…