Tag: trauma
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
-
Ep. 189: Finding Purpose in Pain, with Guitars for Vets’ Taylor Ullom
Taylor Ullom has deep and extensive personal and familial ties with the military – and with music. Taylor is a US Air Force veteran who has dedicated herself to promoting mental health awareness and alternative therapies like music for enhancing the lives of veterans and military families. She shares her powerful journey and personal experiences…
-
Ep. 130: What are music psychotherapy and vocal psychotherapy, and how do they work? with Dr. Diane Austin, D.A., LCAT
We discuss this new model that combines elements from music therapy and psychotherapy; the act of bravery and recorded session that captured my attention; and resources for learning more.
-
Ep. 125: From Sandy Hook to a Valentine’s Day love letter to the planet, with trauma response art therapist & musician Nicole Porter Davis
Nicole Porter directed child therapy in the days following the Sandy Hook School tragedy. The processes and tools developed with the Newtown families inspired her to establish a mental health organization and art therapy trauma response team. We discuss how art and music are used therapeutically for childhood crises, and why children of ALL ages…