How Music Helps You Heal 🎵❤️‍🩹

Music is literally the soundtrack of our lives – and music can be incredibly healing when used in the right way. In this episode of But For Real, Valerie and Emerson dive into the ins and outs of music therapy, how and why it works, and how you can start your own music therapy journey.This episode covers:04:12 - Tea & Crumpets: Virginia Giuffre’s memoir: Nobody’s Girl + Take Back Your Marriage by Bill Doherty09:47 - Step Into My Office: Could music therapy be right for me, even if I’m not “musical”?15:03 - The DSM: What Even Is Music Therapy?40:02 - Now That's What I Call...OKAAAAY!43:34 - Val Pick: "Does Not Suffice" by Joanna Newsom46:40 - Em Pick: "29" by Demi Lovato47:11 - Wait...What? Is this gonna ruin the tour?49:01 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix: Fishing as an option for mental health treatment + A stray dog that turned into a service dog has just been crowned the 2025 Hero Dog Award by the American Humane Society!Resources + Stuff  Mentioned in This Episode:Nobody's Girl by Virginia Roberts GiuffreTake Back Your Marriage by Bill DohertyAmerican Music Therapy AssociationHow to find a certified MT-BCDoes Not Suffice by Joanna Newsom29 by Demi LovatoFishing as an option for mental health treatment A stray dog that turned into a service dog has just been crowned the 2025 Hero Dog Award by the American Humane Society!Connect with Us:Send a story or ask for advice: [email protected] But For Real on IG: @butforrealpodNow That's What I Call... OKAAAAY PlaylistThe Gaia Center on IG: @thegaiacenterVal on IG: @valkaymartinThe Gaia Center website: www.gaiacenter.co DISCLAIMER: But For Real Podcast is not a substitute for individualized mental health treatment or healthcare. This podcast is solely for entertainment and educational purposes. If you are in crisis, please utilize crisis support services, such as the Crisis Text Line (Text START to 741741 in the US) or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: (Call 988 in the US), or visit www.findahelpline.com for international resources.