Tag: music
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Ep. 218: How a Bruce Springsteen Concert Saved My Life – One Woman’s Story of Depression, Hope, and Rediscovering Life at 60; with Anne Abel
What happens when one concert flips the trajectory of a life? Author Anne Abel had lived with severe depression since her teens – when, at age 60, a Bruce Springsteen concert had an effect that extensive therapies had failed to accomplish. In this moving conversation, Anne shares how that night sparked a journey from despair…
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Micro 42: Create a Practice Nest – 3 Elements for a Back-to-School Boost
It’s back-to-school season! Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or lifelong learner, now is the perfect time to create a practice nest – a welcoming space that transforms music practice from a chore into a joy. Discover three key elements to design a practice space that inspires consistency, comfort, and creativity.
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Ep. 216: Your Fall Reset – Enhanced Focus, Mindfulness, and Productivity with Music at School, Work, and Home; with Sara Sherman
It’s back-to-school season – and a perfect time for a Fall Reset! Whether you’re a student, professional, parent, or lifelong learner, this episode is for all ages. Sara Sherman shares 3 practical tips to harness the power of music to build positive habits and strengthen executive function skills – while also developing connections and nurturing…
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Micro 41: What I’ve Learned After 200+ Conversations About Music
What can 200+ conversations with the brightest minds in music teach us about life? On the six-year anniversary of the podcast, I share four lessons that have reshaped the way I see music – and its power to transform your everyday life.
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Ep. 215: Building Brain Capital and Preventing Dementia Through Arts Integration; with Genein Letford, M.Ed
Can music actually protect your brain and reduce dementia risk? Award-winning educator and arts advocate Genein Letford reveals how engaging with music builds “brain capital” – the essential combination of cognitive health, creativity, and connection that fuels success in leadership and in life. Discover the science behind the arts’ power to strengthen memory, sharpen thinking,…
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Ep. 214: Neural Resonance Theory – What the latest groundbreaking research shows about your brain on music; with Edward Large, PhD
What if music doesn’t just move your emotions — but physically moves your brain? A new frontier in neuroscience reveals how music physically affects our brain through the laws of physics, with powerful implications for memory, mood, and health. Dr. Edward Large, the lead scientist behind this research, explains Neural Resonance Theory – and why…