Enhance Life with Music
By Mindy Peterson
Explore the holistic power of music through the lens of science, health, sports, education, entertainment, business, service, and history. Whether you consider yourself a musician or not, music is all around us. Unleash the power of music in your life!
Latest episode
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Micro 34: Musical Adventures Beyond the Lesson – Creative Ways to Explore Music
Music learning takes place in many forms and contexts. Discover fun, diverse, unique ways to spark curiosity and creativity. From captivating books and movies to educational podcasts and interactive activities, this resource listing provides a... -
Ep. 208: Choral Communities of Joy – Music, Belonging, and Living Well with Dementia; with Eyleen Braaten
What if a choir could do what medicine cannot? Learn how Giving Voice Initiative’s dementia-friendly choirs are transforming lives—bringing joy, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging to people living with dementia and their care partners.... -
Micro 33: One Nation Under a Groove – A musical microadventure at NMAAM
What if you could step inside a song — and history itself? A visit to Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music is a full-body, full-heart adventure into the sounds that shaped a nation. It’s a place where rhythm, resilience, and... -
Ep. 207: Decoding Musical Taste – How Music, AI & Culture Shape What You Love to Listen To; with Nolan Gasser, PhD
What makes you press play? Dr. Nolan Gasser—architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project and music consultant for Google DeepMind—returns to reveal how human insight and AI are teaming up to unlock the secrets of musical taste. We dive into his... -
Micro 32: Not Just Music: 5 Podcasts That Fuel My Whole Life
This listener-inspired micro episode is a celebration of holistic cross-training—not for your muscles, but for your life. Just as music thrives on harmony and balance, so do we. I’m sharing my top 5 favorite podcasts across different areas of... -
Ep. 206: Re-Stitch the Soul – Using the creative process to healing and empower traumatized voices; with Darcy Ataman, M.S.C., O.M.
Can music help heal the deepest wounds of trauma? Darcy Ataman, founder of Make Music Matter and creator of Healing in Harmony, shares how music therapy is transforming the lives of child soldiers, survivors of sexual violence, and those impacted b… -
Micro 31: House of David: How Music Shaped Ancient Lives – and Still Shapes Ours Today
What if music wasn’t just background sound but a powerful force shaping history? In Amazon Prime’s House of David, music isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. From battlefields to royal courts, grief to celebration, this ancient drama... -
Ep. 205: Music as a Tool for Suicide Awareness, Prevention, and Intervention; with Bryan Kohl
Music has the power to heal, to connect, and even to save lives. In this episode, we explore how music is being used as a powerful tool in suicide prevention. My guest, Bryan Kohl, shares how artists, organizations, and everyday people are leveraging… -
Micro 30: This is the true joy in life... Use it or lose it
If you don’t use it, you might lose it! Whether it’s your ability to play an instrument, a favorite song you’ve memorized, or even a local music store you appreciate—neglect can lead to loss. In this episode, we explore how to keep music and... -
Ep. 204: What does my cat think of music? How music can help your cat live its best life! with Janet Marlow
Can music help your cat relax and thrive? Renowned sound expert Janet Marlow reveals how species-specific music can reduce feline stress, improve behavior, and even be prescribed by vets instead of medication. Discover how tailored soundscapes can...
