In this episode of 11 Life Lessons From Stranger Things, Karen and Bill turn up the volume on one of Stranger Things’ most powerful themes — the healing power of music. From Max escaping the clutches of the Upside Down to your favorite song lifting you out of a funk, music truly is medicine.

Karen explores the science behind why the right song can change everything, sharing insights from Dr. Daniel Levitin’s book This Is Your Brain on Music. You’ll learn how the brain releases dopamine when you hear a song you love, why music helps us process emotions, and how it can literally calm a “broken brain.”

Bill chimes in with his own “soundtrack to life” moments, and together they remind us that the right playlist can be as powerful as a prescription.