The Sound Mind

Sophia Omarji
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The Sound Mind

The Sound Mind is where music meets psychology. Hosted by music psychologist Sophia Omarji, this podcast explores the science behind how music shapes our minds, emotions, and everyday lives. Whether you're a music lover, a psychology enthusiast, or simply curious about the power of sound, The Sound Mind offers fresh insights into the melodies that move us. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes to discover music in a whole new way. Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks | For business inquiries, contact: thesoundmindtalks@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    Ep. 3 Can Music Be Your Therapist? Music Therapy vs Therapeutic Music

    Can music be your therapist? In this episode, we explore the difference between music therapy as a professional field and using music as a personal therapeutic tool. We also share practical exercises to help you engage more deeply with music and harness its therapeutic power in daily life. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Intro 00:54 History of Music Therapy 03:37 Music Therapy 15:40 Music As Therapy 18:03 Music for Emotional Regulation and Mood 23:39 Music for Stress Relief and Relaxation 30:14 Music for Reflection 34:34 Music for Self-Expression and Creativity 37:52 Summary and Outro EPISODE LINKS: Weightless by Marconi Union: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfcAVejslrU Soundtrack Your Life article: https://medium.com/illumination/soundtrack-your-life-why-you-should-create-a-personalised-music-playlist-8499d43f4470 Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks

    40 min

  2. FEB 12

    Ep. 2 Can Music Make Us Fall In Love? How Music Shapes Our Romantic Lives

    Can music really make us fall in love? How does a song strengthen a bond between two people? How do love songs influence the way we experience and expect romance? And why do we turn to heartbreak anthems when love goes wrong? In this special Valentine’s episode, we explore the deep connection between music and romance. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:43 Can Music Make You Fall In Love? 08:32 The Role of Music in Building Relationships 12:18 Using Music to Maintain Relationships 15:41 Heartbreak Anthems 21:57 Love Songs, Expectations and Attachment 29:31 Summary and Outro Read more on Bamford’s (2024) research:https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10899422/ Attached: The New Science of Adult Attachment and How It Can Help You Find—and Keep—Love:https://shorturl.at/2gDJH Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks

    31 min

  3. FEB 5

    Ep. 1 The Science of Why We Love Music: Exploring Theories of Emotion and Sound

    Why do we love music? In this episode, we dive into the theories behind our deep emotional connection to sound. From gathering real people’s thoughts on why they love music to exploring music as a universal and historical art form, we touch on what makes it so powerful. We also break down the BRECVEMA model, a key psychological theory that explains our emotional connection to music. Tune in for a deep dive into the emotional power of sound, and discover how music moves us in ways we often don’t even realise. CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 03:39 Music as a Universal and Historical Art Form 08:33 The BRECVEMA Model: Understanding Music and Emotion 09:33 Brain Stem Reflex: Evolutionary Responses to Sound 12:56 Rhythmic Entrainment: Moving to the Music 15:08 Evaluative Conditioning: Associating Music with Emotions 18:41 Contagion: How Music Spreads Emotion 21:42 Visual Imagery: Painting Pictures in Our Minds 23:54 Episodic Memory: Reliving Our Lives Through Music 27:09 Musical Expectancy: Predicting and Reacting to Sound 29:55 Aesthetic Judgement: Deciding What Sounds Good 32:59 Crowd Responses: Why We Love Music 41:23 Summary and Outro Read more on Juslin's BRECVEMA theory:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23769678/ Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks

    44 min
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About

The Sound Mind is where music meets psychology. Hosted by music psychologist Sophia Omarji, this podcast explores the science behind how music shapes our minds, emotions, and everyday lives. Whether you're a music lover, a psychology enthusiast, or simply curious about the power of sound, The Sound Mind offers fresh insights into the melodies that move us. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes to discover music in a whole new way. Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks | For business inquiries, contact: thesoundmindtalks@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Sophia Omarji
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Sophia Omarji
  • Show Website
    The Sound Mind

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