The Healing Power of Music: Unleashing Joy Through the Chemistry of Singing

<p>The Power of Singing to Organize and Calm: &quot;What it&#39;s actually doing is helping somebody be organized cognitively. It&#39;s helping someone be organized neurologically. And it&#39;s this organization that creates the calm, that creates a reduction of negative behaviors.&quot;— Andy Tubman</p> <p> </p> <p>On this episode of Life Happens with Kim Hegwood, we explore the therapeutic benefits of singing and music-making. Our guest speaker, Andy Tubman delves into the neuroscience behind music therapy, including the power of familiar songs to improve cognitive function, neurological integration, and mood elevation for patients with dementia, stroke, and respiratory difficulties. Join us as we discover the innovative website SingFit, which offers advanced technologies that create personalized playlists and guide caregivers and rehab therapists to facilitate singing as a coping strategy with intention.</p> <p><br></p> <p><strong>Timeline of Topics</strong></p> <p> </p> <p>00:02:07 Friend&#39;s accident inspires music therapy career.</p> <p>00:05:49 Music activates brain centers and has imprints.</p> <p>00:08:54 Active music-making enhances brain activity.</p> <p>00:12:21 &quot;Singing helps organize cognitively, reduces anxiety.&quot;</p> <p>00:15:09 Singing for dementia patients as a coping strategy.</p> <p>00:19:44 Therapeutic music for various medical conditions. </p> <p><strong>Find Out More About SingFit</strong></p> <p>Website:  <a href="https://www.singfit.com/">https://www.singfit.com/</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Social Media Links</strong></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wearesingfit/">https://www.instagram.com/wearesingfit/</a> </p> <p>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/WeAreSingFit">https://www.facebook.com/WeAreSingFit</a> </p> <p>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/WeAreSingFit">https://twitter.com/WeAreSingFit</a>  </p> <p>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@iSingFit">https://www.youtube.com/@iSingFit</a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Andy Tubma