When Christmas music brings more ache than joy, small shifts can make a big difference. Learn three gentle, science-backed tips for navigating triggers and curating music that truly meets you where you are and supports your emotional well-being this season.

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Did you know that properly selected music is restoring communication, easing pain, reducing medication use, and transforming dementia care for patients – and their family and caregivers? Discover how personalized music is lowering costs, improving outcomes, and helping families reconnect in meaningful, unforgettable moments – without pharmacological side effects. Bonus Tip: Use holiday music thoughtfully this season to spark connection and joy – without causing overstimulation or stress for your loved ones.

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Creativity has no expiration date! Let one man's story inspire you to thrive at any age and cultivate a life that's fulfilling, emotionally rich, and creatively alive.

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Can music help kids (and adults) read? Discover the powerful connection between music and literacy as Dr. Anita Collins unpacks the neuroscience behind how rhythm, sound, and musical training strengthen reading skills and language development.

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Struggling to fit music lessons into a packed schedule? In this episode, I share a creative scheduling solution that makes time for music, and why prioritizing this life-enhancing experience is always worth it.

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Why do many song lyrics make absolutely zero sense?! This has baffled me for years, and today I bring back songwriting expert Mike Errico to finally solve this personal mystery. Are musicians being deep, poetic – or is there something else behind seemingly nonsensical lyrics? Get ready to finally understand the strange genius behind songs that make no literal sense!

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Creativity isn't just for artists – it's a skill anyone can develop. In this episode, we explore Rick Rubin's The Creative Act and reveal how The Beatles' approach to inspiration can help you nurture creativity in everyday life. Learn how to cultivate flow, spark inspiration, and make creativity a way of being, not just doing.

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Discover how orchestras are stepping into the health and wellness space in powerful ways, building programs that reduce stress, combat loneliness, and support resilience. A new Catalyst Guide from the League of American Orchestras shines a spotlight on this movement. Explore what it means for you, your community, and the future of music.

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Ever wonder which podcast episodes leave the biggest mark – and why? In this micro episode, I reveal the conversations that changed me, the listener question that inspired it, and how music can transform your life, too.

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What happens when one concert flips the trajectory of a life? Author Anne Abel lived with severe depression since her teens – when, at age 60, a Bruce Springsteen concert had an effect that extensive therapies had failed to accomplish. In this moving conversation, Anne shares how that night sparked a journey from despair to hope, inspiring her memoir High Hopes and proving it's never too late to rediscover life.

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