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The One You Feed

Music as Medicine: How Rhythm and Melody Transform Wellness with Daniel Levitin

The One You Feed

iHeartPodcasts

Education, Self-improvement, Religion & Spirituality, Health & Fitness, Buddhism, Mental Health

4.62.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 December 2024

⏱️ 60 minutes

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Summary

In this episode, Daniel Levitin explores the concept of music as medicine and how rhythm and melody can transform wellness. Delving into the origins of music therapy, he uncovers its historical significance in ancient healing practices and its gradual resurgence in modern times. Daniel illustrates the connection between music and the human brain, emphasizing its ability to evoke deep emotional responses and aid in treating various neurological and psychological conditions.

Key Takeaways:

  • Discover the transformative power of music for emotional expression and stress relief
  • Explore the therapeutic potential of music for improving movement and coordination in individuals with movement disorders
  • Uncover the profound impact of music in bringing comfort and joy to individuals living with dementia
  • Learn how music can serve as a powerful tool for reducing and managing chronic pain
  • Delve into the role of music in enhancing memory retention and cognitive function

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0:00.0

When we doubt ourselves, we aren't able to be our authentic selves.

0:06.5

We aren't able to speak freely, move freely.

0:10.0

Doubt comes from self-consciousness.

0:13.1

A certain amount of doubt is sort of a good thing.

0:15.2

You know, getting back to this crossing traffic.

0:17.2

I mean, am I going to make it or not?

0:19.0

Well, good to doubt yourself there if there's a

0:21.0

chance to get hit by a bus.

0:30.1

Welcome to the one you feed. Throughout time, great thinkers have recognized the importance

0:35.2

of the thoughts we have. Quotes like, garbage in, garbage out, or you are what you think, ring true. And yet, for many of us,

0:43.9

our thoughts don't strengthen or empower us. We tend toward negativity, self-pity, jealousy,

0:50.3

or fear. We see what we don't have instead of what we do. We think things that hold us back

0:55.9

and dampen our spirit. But it's not just about thinking. Our actions matter. It takes conscious,

1:02.4

consistent, and creative effort to make a life worth living. This podcast is about how other people

1:08.1

keep themselves moving in the right direction, how they feed their good wolf.

1:25.6

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