Music has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember… and I mean that generationally. For a while I thought of it as background. Something that hyped me up at the gym or while driving. When I started to notice how certain songs were affecting what I felt, thought, and carried, I realized more was happening. Turns out, science agrees. Music directly affects your brain chemistry: dopamine, cortisol, memory, emotional processing. It’s also feeding your subconscious. Lyrics, frequencies, and the emotional tone of what you play consistently shape your inner environment. In this episode, I'm sharing how my relationship with music evolved, what I pay attention to now, and how a playlist might be worth another look.

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The Transformative Power of Music - nlm.nih.gov

How Music Affects Your Mind, Mood, and Body - tmh.org

How Music Resonates in the Brain – magazine.hms.harvard.edu

The Benefits of Listening to Music – healthline.com