Tag: research
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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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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:…
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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. 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…
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Ep. 212: Red, White & Relaxed – How Music Can Calm Your Pet This 4th of July; with Janet Marlow (re-run)
Fireworks may light up the sky, but they can also send our pets into a panic. In this special Fourth of July encore, sound behaviorist Janet Marlow explains how scientifically designed, species-specific music can calm anxiety in pets and improve their overall well-being. Discover the power of music to bring peace to your furry (or…