Tag: musicheals
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Ep. 204: What does my cat think of music? How music can help your cat live its best life! with Janet Marlow
Can music help your cat relax and thrive? Renowned sound expert Janet Marlow reveals how species-specific music can reduce feline stress, improve behavior, and even be prescribed by vets instead of medication. Discover how tailored soundscapes can transform your cat’s well-being. Bonus: Give your pet a free hearing test!
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Micro 29: Music as internal chiropractic and its relationship to astronomy
While our current society tends to consider music as “arts and entertainment,” it has functioned since the beginning of time as so much more than that. A powerful talk by Karl Paulnack explores music’s profound role in human survival. Discover how the Greeks connected music to astronomy, why a concert in a Fargo nursing home…
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Ep. 201: Breathe Bravely – Defying a Diagnosis through Singing; with Ashley Ballou-Bonnema
Discover how singing can be a lifeline, path to healing, and vital health indicator for those living with cystic fibrosis. Ashley Ballou-Bonnema is a professional vocalist, teacher, and writer whose own experience with singing and CF was transformational. Ashley founded the non-profit organization, Breathe Bravely, to help others combat the effects of CF and progressive…
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Micro 20: Restoring Dignity and Hope with Music
Imagine the power of world-class musicians bringing classical music into spaces where hope and beauty are often distant memories. In this episode, I recount my moving experience attending a concert inside a prison, organized by the Looking at the Stars Foundation. As the music filled the room, it created a profound sense of connection and…
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Ep. 193: Mindfulness and Healing with Sound – The transformative potential of Sound Baths; with Sara Auster
Sara Auster is a world-renowned sound therapist and author of “Sound Bath: Meditate, Heal and Connect Through Listening.” We explore the profound effects of sound baths, from their ability to promote healing and mindfulness to their growing recognition in the wellness world. Sara shares her journey into sound therapy, how sound affects the mind and…
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Ep. 192: Beyond surviving to thriving with the essential elements of well-being; with Julia Hotz
Can art, nature, and movement be just as powerful as medicine? In this episode, I’m joined by solutions-focused journalist Julia Hotz, author of The Connection Cure. We explore how social prescribing—using nonmedical resources like music, service, and belonging—can improve mental and physical health. Julia shares the science behind this approach, real-life success stories, and how…