Tag: wellness
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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…
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Ep. 191: Unlocking Artistic Mastery & Personal Fulfillment with Jennifer Roig-Francolí – The Alexander Technique and Beyond
Whether you’re a musician or simply a lover of life, the Alexander Technique offers tools that can be utilized by anyone looking to bring more ease, clarity, and joy to all they do in life. This time-tested and research-proven awareness and movement discipline offers holistic solutions to common obstacles with mind-body awareness techniques that are…
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Ep. 190: I Heard There Was A Secret Chord – Dr. Daniel Levitin on His New Book and the Science Behind Music as Medicine
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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Ep. 183: Amplified Potential – Revaluing Music in Education and Society; with Frank Fitzpatrick
Discover how our society’s view of music has shifted throughout history, morphing into a narrow and misinformed understanding that increasingly devalues music and is unsustainable for musicians and music education. We discuss why it’s crucial to expand our culture’s current view and valuation of music – and practical ways to do so. Tap into the…
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Ep. 180: Harnessing the Arts for Health and Wellness – Renee Fleming’s comprehensive interdisciplinary anthology
The incomparable Renée Fleming introduces her new book, a groundbreaking overview of the burgeoning arts and health field. Renée shares her motivation for creating the book – and the origins of her interest in the intersection of music, mind, and healing. Discover how music can shape our well-being and enhance the human experience in unexpected…