16: The Healing Power of Drumming | Jeff Strong of the Strong Institute

Jeff Strong, the founder of the Strong Institute, shares his journey of using drum beats for therapeutic benefits. As a hyperactive child, syncopation exercises helped him channel his behavior and improve his academic focus. Jeff explains the neurology of drumming and how it can create a relaxed brainwave state which can help individuals with autism and ADHD. Jeff also discusses the development of the Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention™ program, as well as  Brain Stim Audio, a streaming music site for various mental health needs.    About Jeff Strong: Jeff Strong is the founder and director of the Strong Institute, a leader in the field of auditory brain stimulation research and therapies. Known primarily for their work with individuals on the autism spectrum, the Institute also has a major impact on ADHD, Anxiety Disorders and Sleep disorders. Mr. Strong is the creator of the evidence-based therapy, Rhythmic Entrainment Intervention™, and founder and music creator of BrainStimAudio.com. He is also a best-selling author of eight books including AD/HD For Dummies and Different Drummer: One Man's Music and Its Impact on ADD, Anxiety, and Autism.   brainstimaudio.com calm for anxiety – STRONG INSTITUTE stronginstitute.com     Episode Timestamps: (01:50) Jeff's childhood experiences with drumming and its impact on his behavior (06:15) Jeff's involvement in research studies on the effects of drumming on anxiety and behaviors in children with autism (11:00) Therapeutic effects of drumming; 10 symptom areas (14:15) How the unpredictability of drumming rhythms can help activate the brain (18:45) The concept of brainwave entrainment and using binaural beats (22:05) Future plans for the Strong Institute (25:50) Remaining persistent and finding your voice   Connect with Rachel: Facebook Group: The Mental Health Entrepreneur Website: traumaspecialiststraining.com Instagram: instagram.com/trauma_specialist LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rachel-harrison-81a4796     Listen to the Back Porch Bestie podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/back-porch-bestie/id1687988106