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EPISODE · Feb 12, 2026 · 54 MIN

Chatting about the intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing with Dr. Barbara Minton

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Barbara Minton. Dr. Minton is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music, drawing on both rigorous scientific expertise and profound personal devotion.Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Denver, followed by PhDs in Psychology with an emphasis in developmental and child clinical practice. Demonstrating her deep commitment to brain science, she is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and holds the distinction of Diplomate in Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG).Her diverse career includes private clinical practice in Boise, Idaho, serving as Mental Health Education Coordinator for the State of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services, and as Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Southeast. These roles have allowed her to cultivate expertise not just in psychological assessment and neurofeedback, but also in the deeply human areas of giftedness and hypnotherapy.Connect with Barbara:Website: https://musicandhealing.netListen to her album: Calm the StormYouTube Interview: The Intersection of Music, Science, and the HeartFacebook | LinkedInBecome a member of The Soul Horizon community (or give a one-time donation) to support the podcast. Thank you for your generous support—it breathes life into The Soul Horizon. 💕🪽✨Work with me—schedule a free 30-minute breakthrough consultation today.Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for entertainment and informational purposes only and does not substitute individual psychological advice.No AI—all content and episodes created and written by Ashley Melillo.*This is an affiliate link. Purchasing through affiliate links supports The Soul Horizon at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support!

In this episode, I interview Dr. Barbara Minton. Dr. Minton is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music, drawing on both rigorous scientific expertise and profound personal devotion. Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum l...

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