Tag: musicandwellbeing

• Ep. 225: I Heard There Was A Secret Chord – Dr. Daniel Levitin on the Science Behind Music as Medicine (re-run)

  

  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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• 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. 208: Choral Communities of Joy – Music, Belonging, and Living Well with Dementia; with Eyleen Braaten

  

  What if a choir could do what medicine cannot? Learn how Giving Voice Initiative’s dementia-friendly choirs are transforming lives—bringing joy, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging to people living with dementia and their care partners. Discover the power of the universal instrument – the voice – to create connection, break stigma, and build community.

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• Ep. 206: Re-Stitch the Soul – Using the creative process to heal and empower traumatized voices; with Darcy Ataman, M.S.C., O.M.

  

  Can music help heal the deepest wounds of trauma? Darcy Ataman, founder of Make Music Matter and creator of Healing in Harmony, shares how music therapy is transforming the lives of child soldiers, survivors of sexual violence, and those impacted by conflict. Discover how songwriting, recording, and advocacy empower individuals to reclaim their voices and…

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• Micro 31: House of David: How Music Shaped Ancient Lives – and Still Shapes Ours Today

  

  What if music wasn’t just background sound but a powerful force shaping history? In Amazon Prime’s House of David, music isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. From battlefields to royal courts, grief to celebration, this ancient drama reveals music’s timeless role in human connection, healing, and transformation. Join me as we explore…

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• Ep. 205: Music as a Tool for Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention; with Bryan Kohl

  

  Music has the power to heal, to connect, and even to save lives. In this episode, we explore how music is being used as a powerful tool in suicide prevention. My guest, Bryan Kohl, shares how artists, organizations, and everyday people are leveraging music to raise awareness, break the stigma, and offer hope. Find encouragement…

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