What if your favorite song was actually healing you?

According to science, it probably is. 

In today's podcast, Kim Vargas interviews the Owner of Sonic Divinity Music Therapy Services and the author of Sonic Recovery. Tim Ringgold.

After experiencing multiple tragedies and personal traumas, he turned to drugs and alcohol to find comfort. After reaching a point where substance abuse couldn't mask the pain, he discovered music therapy.

Now he is on a mission is to empower people to reach for music when they are facing stress in work or life, rather than harmful substances or digital distractions.

 

LINKS:

• Read the full blog: thenotsoperfectplan.com
• timringgold.com
• Access the free gift Relaxation Vacation at sonicrecovery.com
• Tim’s Book: Sonic Recovery

    Quick Episode Summary:

• 0:02 What to expect today
• 1:18 Tim’s plan
• 3:30 When Tim thought the world was ending
• 8:32 Growth mindset vs. Fixed midset
• 13:57 Resilience is a muscle
• 16:02 How Tim first responded to adversity
• 21:51 How Tim handled losing five close friends
• 23:42 Music is more than entertainment
• 28:13 The process of recovery
• 33:48 The three levels of influences you need for change
• 35:35 Where to start when overcoming addiction
• 40:51 How to get someone to want more
• 51:05 What happens in the brain when listening to music
• 54:24 When Tim gets his best ideas
• 57:07 How Tim is using music to serve others
• 1:06:50 Create a power playlist
• 1:10:49 Final advice from Tim