What if we applied music therapy with greater care, could sound then intentionally shape emotion alongside physical state?

Welcome to episode 16 of Transformative Harmonics with Paula Scatoloni - LCSW, SEP. In this episode, Paula reflects on how music matters in her personal journey as well as her clinical work; revealing ways sound connects bodily sensations, old memories, and emotional regulation. Rather than moving quickly, she invites a short pause, softens pace, while tuning into how melodies subtly influence physical awareness.

Paula looks at how sound sharpens focus, shifts emotions, or brings peace. Drawing on her mind-body experience, she identifies three key roles music plays in healing. Through everyday stories, easy activities, and reflective questions, she encourages using music deliberately, not just passively, each day.

00:00 - Intro

01:29 - Using Music as a Therapeutic Tool

02:48 - Music as Emotional Expression

03:50 - Channelling Emotional Shifts

04:29 - Three Therapeutic Music Responses

05:36 - Using Music for Support

06:21 - Messages Through Music & Lyrics

07:18 - Deepening Your Music Relationship

09:29 - Music for Emotional Healing

10:30 - How Songs as Messages for Healing

11:31 - Music as Relationship

13:05 - Reflective Song Practice

Find Paula Online

https://paulascatoloni.com

https://substack.com/@paulascatoloni 

Resources

Cymatics

https://youtu.be/wvJAgrUBF4w

Music As Medicine

https://www.amazon.com/Music-Medicine-Harness-Therapeutic-Power/dp/1529900107

The Neuroscience of Making and Listening to Music

https://www.amazon.com/Every-Brain-Needs-Music-Neuroscience/dp/023120910X

Music Between Your Ears

https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/54044/music-between-your-ears

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