Let's Talk Sound and Mind!

Izzy and Becky talk with the wonderful Michaela Polakova, an accomplished and successful musician, composer, teacher about her early life in Czechoslovakia, her journey into music and the crucially given the time of year, the songs that provide comfort and warmth.As mentioned in the intro to the episode find Izzy's playlist for wintering (badly) here: Winter's GinMichaela's links. Ellis Island Apple Music SoundcloudInstagram

Content warning ** there is one reference to suicide in this episode. Hellllooooo, we are just popping in to say we are alive....just and holding on to our sanity...just..We don't focus on any particular theme for this episode, of course we touch upon music and its right to soothe, but yes, there is also Hamster talk, and some ill informed guesswork around exchange rates, because that is the kind of tangent we are liable to go off on. Sorry but also not sorry because let's face it Parisians are never sorry. (also some French reference's too, obvs) We will be back with our next guest at the end of October. Follow us on instagram at: ⁠soundandmindpod⁠Website: soundandmindpod.wordpress.comExternal Links:Balades Sonores Record Store, Paris. Comet's: Cafe & Disques Record Store, ParisChambre 317, Band

We will be back soon with another great guest and full episode but in the meantime here's another Izzy vs AI and this time what was supposed to be a informative discussion about how those loveable but slightly bitey small rodents, Hamsters, may or may not respond the music descends into a fascinating insight into Izzy's favourite pastime and absolute rage fest about the pronunciation of legendary tour de force academy award winning actor Cillian Murphy's name.

Welcome! We apologise for the delay and for clarity there is no compensation on offer but you do get to hear us talk with the most wonderful Dr Lauren Speeth on her work in the area of music for hope and healing. Her bio is so extensive we can't note it below as we would no doubt run out of characters, so do check out the links below to learn more about Lauren and the great work she does.As usual, Becky and Izzy catch up in the last half to talk torrid times, tariffs and somewhat unexpectedly segue from Jeff Bezos's problematic spaceship to Hamsters and of course we also name check some recent music must haves doing it for our own mental health.Note: our website is being revamped and we will soon have a new email, if you'd like to comment, send us croissants or get involved then please DM Izzy through the podcasts insta account - link below!Follow us on instagram at: soundandmindpodDr Lauren Speeth's links:​Elfenworks Productions LLC ​Elfenworks Foundation​YouTube​Stanford University Bio​Taking the Stairs Playlists ​Thread for Pearls Playlist​Stanford University Concert for Hope​Podcast on HopeBooks: ​Thread for Pearls​Taking the Stairs and Like It, 7 Steps to an Amazing Life​Tracks of Hope​Amazon author profile and books to purchase

Izzy checks in with Google AI doomsday bot Gemini about her current sad arm status.We will be back soon with all new episodes and more on our ever so slightly changed look.

As the pod celebrates its 0.5 years of existence, we ( Izzy and Dr Becky) take some time to reflect on the previous episodes and look to what may lie ahead. There are some subtle changes on the horizon for our baby pod which we share with you during this episode as well as the usual mix of nonsense and attempts at bringing insightful and enlightening information to the airwaves. Want to be involved, say something nice or at the bare minimum, constructive? [email protected] our insta: @soulmusicpod

Hey guys welcome to the fifth full episode of Soul Music. Happy Cinco de Mayo, grab a Margarita and perhaps a delicious taco and settle down to listen to our interview with Robin Allender, a man of many talents and a supreme fan of music in general. Of course Izzy catches up with Dr Becky to close the episode and obviously you can all expect to cross talking about French music off your bingo cards. Check out Robin's various projects via the links below:Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-allender-calendar/id1765567936https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/your-own-personal-beatles/id1523996711Substack: https://robinallender.substack.com?utm_source=navbar&utm_medium=webBandcamp: https://robinallender.bandcamp.com/Want to guest and talk about the music that gave you a great big hug and all the feels? We welcome contributions from all: [email protected] Check out our various links to the playlists etc: https://www.songsthatsavedus.co.uk/

Ahead of the next weeks new full episode, which features some hot Beatles takes*, here's another Izzy vs AI in which we thankfully conclude that Paul McCartney is not a psychopath.*Not hot takes

Welcome to the fourth full episode in which we meet up virtually with Mitch Hall, a Holistic Health and Wellness Educator and Counsellor with a wealth of experience in how music can support, soothe and heal. We talk about his time in Africa as well as France (of course) and gain some wonderful insights as we listen to Mitch talk about his rich life so far. Of course the nonsense is never too far way and to close the episode we chat about the music that got us through March as well treating you to Becky's wonderful impression of Bernie Sanders, Izzy's not so wonderful mimicry of Count Von Count and why Izzy doesn't appreciate her shopping trips being sound tracked by songs about Coffee.Check out more about Mitch and all his work at: https://www.breathepeacefully.com/Want to talk about music that has healed you? [email protected]: https://www.songsthatsavedus.co.uk/Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/soulmusicpod/Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/groups/603155922263377/

Another bonus minisode in which we catch up with Izzy's further adventures in relationship building with an AI Bot. They're getting closer but the progress is delayed somewhat by Bot's sheer refusal to acknowledge the greatness of Alex Turner and its unfortunate descent into innuendo about her dinner ingredients. Want to talk about songs that have made your world much brighter or ask questions? Drop a line to: [email protected]/soulmusicpod

Hey gang, we are at the mood boost cafe today and on the menu are burritos and hair metal as Izzy talks to her old pal Tom, a mental health nurse, a fan of music as well as being a musician himself. There is chat about the song that helped him through a dark and challenging time as well as music for all moods. Hey Tom.. you come home happy from work, what you putting on? Turns out the after work happiness may be elusive but some "gentle" persuasion does result in a choice. We also have a catch up with Dr Becky stateside, pick the tracks that shepherded us through February and Izzy issues a crucial redaction involving grain. Want to talk about songs that have made your world much brighter or ask questions? Then drop a note to -heyyou@songsthatsavedus.co.ukwww.songsthatsavedus.co.ukinstagram.com/soulmusicpodwww.facebook.com/groups/603155922263377/

Another bonus Izzy Vs Ai and could it really be that there is only one contemporary song in existence that has a timpani drum intro? Dr Google thinks so, but at least he understands the importance of proper nutrition. Follow us on our socials:https://www.instagram.com/soulmusicpod/Izzy on Threads: LolalovesthestarsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/603155922263377/

We are back with another bonus minisode and Izzy goes head to head with Google's AI bot Gemini again who, in ultra sassy mode, insists on talking about the Super Bowl whether she wants to hear it or not. Plus, an unexpected Donkey Kong reference and what's the best Bond theme...spoiler alert, it's not Skyfall. [email protected]: @soulmusicpod

Bonus Minisode where Izzy get's real about her current crisis of confidence which is all consuming despite the fact that David Bowie would probably have approved of her excellent shirt.

CONTENT WARNING: Mental Health, Suicide and Self HarmWelcome to the next full podisode....in which, we delve into how some simple (but actually complex) pop that helped saved a life alongside learning that, unbelievably, there are people who have never heard of Sparkle Motion. Of course we also have a crucial Moomin sound update, a glimpse into the fascinating origins of Music Therapy in Turkey and narrowly avoid insulting two great nations. Stay tuned for the close and our doffing of our caps to one of the greatest creators of recent times.www.songsthatsavedus.co.ukheyyou@songsthatsavedus.co.ukInsta: @soulmusicpodFollow Izzy on Threads @ lolalovesthestarsResources:www.mind.org.ukhttps://www.samaritans.org/https://www.myblackdog.co/https://www.helpguide.org/find-helphttps://mhanational.org/If you or someone you know is in immediate danger call your countries emergency response line.

A little sneak peak behind the scenes of the production meeting for the next full episode of the Pod, ETA, well sometime in early February, barring WW3 or a massive Coronal Mass Ejection, and yes Izzy has been watching too many unnerving YouTube videos.... Check out all our social medias....links are all on the website: www.songsthatsavedus.co.uk

AI is everywhere and don't get us wrong, one of us really appreciates being able to command good old Alexa to switch one of their many fairy light strings off remotely. Yet still reluctance to engage beyond this remains low. In this tiny minisode, Izzy gets to grips with Google's new live AI feature, in the hope that one day it will be useful enough to, say, write a show whilst she sits back and eats too much cheese. We now have a website with all the links you could ever need (6 if you must know) : https://www.songsthatsavedus.co.uk/

A little sneak peak behind the scenes from the planning "meeting" for the next full episode due out in February 2025. 2025! AS IF. Follow us on Insta: @soulmusicpod FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/603155922263377/ Soundcloud channel for the theme music to each podisode: https://soundcloud.com/noghostsallowed Companion playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jzaDrWC5xws3Xa97Wr5ap?si=GVl7NvQ4TOOocPaveu8Rxw

Welcome to our first audio birth with this pilot episode of Soul Music - a two pronged thingamajig of vocal tribute to the music that made everything better and an associated and necessary delve into mental health...learn about the team, the intention behind the project and also crucially about the music that has been making everything better for us recently. For future show announcements including guest news and other random nonsense please locate us at our Instagram coordinates of @soulmusicpod Find the companion WIP playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2jzaDrWC5xws3Xa97Wr5ap?si=GVl7NvQ4TOOocPaveu8Rxw WE LOVE YOU but not as much as someone loves the sounds of Moomins.