57 min

Heal Through Sound, Designing for the Ears best kind

    • Design

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of hearing. Our guest is Julian Treasure, a sound expert, author and international keynote speaker whose mission is to help people and organizations create healthier and more effective sound. He has 5 Ted Talks with over 150 million views.

Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:30) How's the sound where you are today?
(1:02) Was there a mundane sound you enjoyed most recently?
(3:02) How would you describe a healthy indoor sound environment?
(6:40) What are the specific chemical reactions that happen in the body when a person is exposed to nature sounds? Are there specific hormones released? What is going on there exactly?
(13:40) In terms of people creating an ideal sound environment. What would be the steps that you would recommend for them to achieve that?
(25:15) How important is silence when designing sound for an environment?
(33:57) How does having noise in your environment (for example schools or offices) impact your focus and productivity?
(41:44) Are there any sounds or frequencies that we are not able to hear that affects our body's?
(44:44) Are there any specific sounds that support the circadian system and healthier sleep?
(48:46) How would you recommend someone go about designing their home or space so that it is tailored for their individual ears?
(52:39) Could you share a success story from Moodsonic?
(55:49) What would be your favorite sound in the world?
(56:27) Closing thoughts

Resources:
Mynoise
Moodsonic

Dr. Sally Augustin

BGR Modular Classrooms



Music in episode from TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™

Disclaimer:
- The Best Kind Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other health care services, including giving medical advice.
- The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk.

In this episode we explore how we can design our spaces to facilitate health and well being through our sense of hearing. Our guest is Julian Treasure, a sound expert, author and international keynote speaker whose mission is to help people and organizations create healthier and more effective sound. He has 5 Ted Talks with over 150 million views.

Timestamps:
(0:00) Introduction
(0:30) How's the sound where you are today?
(1:02) Was there a mundane sound you enjoyed most recently?
(3:02) How would you describe a healthy indoor sound environment?
(6:40) What are the specific chemical reactions that happen in the body when a person is exposed to nature sounds? Are there specific hormones released? What is going on there exactly?
(13:40) In terms of people creating an ideal sound environment. What would be the steps that you would recommend for them to achieve that?
(25:15) How important is silence when designing sound for an environment?
(33:57) How does having noise in your environment (for example schools or offices) impact your focus and productivity?
(41:44) Are there any sounds or frequencies that we are not able to hear that affects our body's?
(44:44) Are there any specific sounds that support the circadian system and healthier sleep?
(48:46) How would you recommend someone go about designing their home or space so that it is tailored for their individual ears?
(52:39) Could you share a success story from Moodsonic?
(55:49) What would be your favorite sound in the world?
(56:27) Closing thoughts

Resources:
Mynoise
Moodsonic

Dr. Sally Augustin

BGR Modular Classrooms



Music in episode from TELL YOUR STORY music by ikson™

Disclaimer:
- The Best Kind Podcast is for general information purposes only and does not constitute the practice of medicine or other health care services, including giving medical advice.
- The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
- The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast is at the user's own risk.

57 min