POD 019 | Exploring the Profound Impact of Music Therapy with Amy Wilson

Exploring the Profound Impact of Music Therapy with Guest Amy WilsonAmy Wilson, a passionate music therapist with a unique career journey, joins us on theFormed.life podcast today. Amy shares her experiences working in the field of music therapy, highlighting the impact of music on individuals in various settings, including hospice care and behavioral health. In this episode, we get a glimpse into the beauty that can unfold as we begin to more fully integrate our faith and work. THREE KEY TAKEAWAYS:Music therapy’s profound impact in various settings: Amy Wilson’s work, particularly in the context of hospice care and behavioral health demonstrates how music can bring beauty and connection to individuals facing challenging circumstances and provide moments of joy and reminiscence, even in the face of deep pain and difficulty.The integration of faith and work: Amy’s relationship with Jesus and her work as a music therapist is part of her greater calling to connect with and serve others on a deeper level. Her  journey from a performance degree to music therapy is a testament to the value of integrating faith and work.The importance of personal connection and storytelling: Amy shares specific stories that illustrate the impact of music therapy in real people's lives, highlighting the significance of building relationships, learning favorite songs, and using music to access long-term memories and foster connection. She reminds us of the power of live music and its ability to create intimate and personal moments that can be key elements in anyone’s healing process.#musictherapy #careerinspiration #integratingfaithandwork #hospicecare #therapeuticsounds #beautyinthebrokenness #musicandmemory #thehealingpowerofmusic #findingpurpose #joyofconnection GUEST BIO:Amy Wilson grew up in Oklahoma, with both of her parents working in the medical field. Yet, she found herself drawn to a different form of therapy - music therapy. Amy discovered music therapy by chance and was captivated by its ability to combine music with a therapeutic relationship to achieve learning or health goals. Intrigued by this unique approach, Amy felt a strong calling to pursue a career as a licensed music therapist. With her passion ignited, Amy embarked on a journey to learn and understand the power of music in healing and education. Inspired by her own story and the potential of music therapy, Amy is now dedicated to using music as a tool to bring about positive change and support individuals in various settings. QUOTES:"Music Therapy: Essentially, it's applying music in the context of a relationship, And the goal is either some kind of learning objective, like in schools, or it's a health objective as in a medical setting."— Amy Wilson  "I did some volunteer work in hospitals and had a really significant experience, actually through my church and our Sunday school class. I was with a group of girls from 7th grade to 12th grade in our Baptist church at the time, and I don't remember the context or why, but we started visiting a woman in the hospital who was pretty much alone and essentially dying of cancer. And we visited her on Sundays for months, and I don't think this would ever happen now. But we got to be a part of Just her journey."— Amy Wilson "Because of the way memory is stored in the brain and how we can access some of those long term memories through music, Even in the case of disease or injury,  it's really amazing What can happen."— Amy Wilson RESOURCES:BOOK - Music Is Medicine - Deforia LaneBLOG - Two Tools To Fight The Darkness - Paul Brandes  CHAPTERS:[00:06:24] God guided me to hospice care, and music therapy.[00:08:02] Music therapists in the United States: credentials, ethics, education, job opportunities.[00:12:53] Impact of music therapy on real lives.[00:13:56] Music therapy for degenerative neurologic disease patient.[00:17:34] Connection, music, memories, creator - a beautiful gift.[00:21:38] Evil person says music connects to relationships.[00:25:57] Various ways to access music; importance of live music.[00:29:11] End of work liturgy podcast for transition.[00:30:22] Switching careers, what profession would you choose?