Ep. 58: The Music You Marinate In

Music has been woven into my life for as long as I can remember… and I mean that generationally. For a while I thought of it as background. Something that hyped me up at the gym or while driving. When I started to notice how certain songs were affecting what I felt, thought, and carried, I realized more was happening. Turns out, science agrees. Music directly affects your brain chemistry: dopamine, cortisol, memory, emotional processing. It’s also feeding your subconscious. Lyrics, frequencies, and the emotional tone of what you play consistently shape your inner environment. In this episode, I'm sharing how my relationship with music evolved, what I pay attention to now, and how a playlist might be worth another look.+ MoreThe Transformative Power of Music - nlm.nih.govHow Music Affects Your Mind, Mood, and Body - tmh.orgHow Music Resonates in the Brain – magazine.hms.harvard.eduThe Benefits of Listening to Music – healthline.com