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Ep. 227: Turning the Tables – My Role as Guest and Building Brain Capital with Music

Enhance Life with Music

Release Date: 01/27/2026

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Enhance Life with Music

What if music isn’t just entertainment, but a pathway to health, resilience, creativity, and human flourishing? In this conversation, the tables were turned on me and I was the one being asked the questions! We discussed my parents' brilliant rule that introduced me to music; how music has played a role in various facets of my career; and the transformative role music plays in shaping our brains, our communities, and our lives. This episode is a reminder: music is brain capital. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: ...

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Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo:  ( or use Coupon Code musicenhances10 for 10% off. (Or buy on .)  

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Epilepsy affects millions, but few people know about the fascinating relationship between music and epilepsy, and that research is looking at how music may help reduce seizure activity in some individuals. Dr. Phillip Pearl, Harvard neurologist and professional jazz musician, shares how sound is being studied as a tool in epilepsy care (and many other applications). Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo: Sheet Music...

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Don't consider yourself a musician – or even creative? Hear a fresh perspective on how to express yourself with music without playing a note. Inspired by The End of Your Life Book Club, this episode reflects on how music enhances our lives – even when we’re not the ones creating it.   Links and notes related to this episode can be found at  Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo: JAMBAR  

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In this re-run episode, we're joined by the renowned Dr. Daniel Levitin, neuroscientist, musician, and bestselling author. We dive into his latest book, . Dr. Levitin reveals why he wrote the book, how he chose the title, his definition of music, and this new book’s relationship to his earlier best-selling book, This is Your Brain on Music. Discover the fascinating science behind music’s power to boost healing and wellness, regardless of where you are in your health journey. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: ...

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As I spend extra time with my family this Christmas week, I bring to you this re-run episode of one of my favorite real-life examples of music enhancing lives at Christmas-time. It's a reminder that music has a profound ability to unite, heal, and foster humanity even in the darkest times. May this powerful story of shared humanity leave you with a renewed sense of inspiration and hope this holiday season. Merry Christmas! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a...

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What happens when live music enters a hospital room? Sterile spaces soften, fear gives way to connection, and everyone present – patients, loved ones, caregivers, and even the musicians themselves – is changed. Musicians On Call COO Katy Epley shares how a single song at the bedside can humanize healthcare and create life-changing moments of healing and hope. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo:  ()  

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Did you know "Carol of the Bells" wasn’t originally a Christmas song? Journey with us from its roots as the Ukrainian New Year’s song "Shchedryk," to its global transformation, and discover how music can be a vehicle for culture, resilience, and hope – even across borders and through times of struggle.   Links and notes related to this episode can be found at  Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com!

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Overwhelmed, exhausted, or running on fumes? Discover why burnout happens, how to know when you're stuck in the stress cycle, and the surprising ways music can help you find your way back to balance. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo:  ( or use Coupon Code musicenhances10 for 10% off. (Or buy on .)  

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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.   Links and notes related to this episode can be found at Connect with us: Newsletter: Facebook: Instagram: LinkedIn: X:  Sponsorship information: Leave us a review on Podchaser.com! In-episode promo: JAMBAR  

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What if music isn’t just entertainment, but a pathway to health, resilience, creativity, and human flourishing? In this conversation, the tables were turned on me and I was the one being asked the questions! We discussed my parents' brilliant rule that introduced me to music; how music has played a role in various facets of my career; and the transformative role music plays in shaping our brains, our communities, and our lives. This episode is a reminder: music is brain capital.

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