Musical Health

A Soundtrack for Life Our lives are punctuated by a diverse array of melodies, each song serving as a sonic bookmark for significant chapters. The first dance at a wedding, the rhythm of a road trip, or the lullaby that cradled us to sleep – these musical imprints become a personalized soundtrack for our journey through time. But how does it work? In this episode we explore how

I was so inspired by my recent conversation with Stephanie Leavell and I am sure you will be too! Listen to learn about Stephanie’s journey to music therapy, her process of intentional songwriting and how there are TWO music therapists in her family. Minute 35-literally blew my mind and I now dream of joining Stephanie’s band. Stephanie believes that music is a great communicat

This week I had the pleasure of speaking with Amanda Henley. Amanda is a board certified music therapist, researcher and educator in the state of Indiana. She also serves as the Indiana Task Force for Music Therapy Advocacy Chair. Amanda and I sat down to talk about the music therapy and art therapy licensure protection bill that is up this legislative session. This is the closest

On this months episode, Caitlin sits down with songwriter and therapist, Monica Metzler.  Conversation centers on grief, songwriting and all the magic in between.  Forest Veil is the solo work of Portland, Oregon multi-instrumentalist/producer Monica Metzler. Following the echoes of her elusive muse, Forest Veil makes mystical psych-folk that maps the emotional terrain o

On today’s episode we are going to explore the role of music listening in the experience of pleasure. Does music increase our ability to feel pleasure? And if so, how does it work?  You've got that right-we are talking music and sex!  I am working to make the transcripts of episodes more accessible but unfortunately for now if you email me I can get you that document! T

This week I am bringing you one of my favorite episodes, #3 the musicality of infant relationships. In this episode I sit down with Dr. Helen Shoemark, PhD, MT-BC, one of the leading researchers in music therapy for infants and caregivers experiencing hospitalization. I learn something new each time we speak and I hope you take away some thing as well!

On today's episode we explore what road rage is and discuss the implications of music on our driving behavior. Full transcription of this episode available by emailing: [email protected] Upcoming Conference Presentations https://registration.contio.fi/jyu/Registration/Login?id=2124-KONG_MUTKU-1748 https://www.glr-amta.org/conference-overview/institutes/ Resources 

Join Caitlin as she explores how rhythm can help our bodies feel less stressed. Did you know that our brains can sync up with rhythms?! This episode reviews the current evidence on use of rhythm to reduce stress and explores the implications of rhythm in our lives. Full transcript of this episode is available, please e-mail: [email protected] Join our community on faceb

In episode 34, Caitlin sits down with clinical research specialist and music therapist, Jessica MacLean to gain insight into the world of music and auditory science. Have you considered the implications of music in auditory processing and speech? The interplay of the two are complex, and Jessica does a great job of explaining using her background in research and working in an audit

For full transcript of episode 33 please e-mail: [email protected] Today's episode covers some foundational elements of trauma informed care, an introduction to how trauma works in our brains and bodies and some implications for healthcare professionals.