S5E12: THE POWER OF MUSIC: HOW IT CAN HEAL OR HARM | WAFA ARMAN

Wafa Arman is a Trainee Clinical Psychologist (Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at NHS), a radio presenter, and an artist known as The Musical Psychologist. In this episode, we dive into her unique journey of balancing psychology and music, the impact of mental health on creativity, and how music itself can be a form of therapy.

🔹 What drives her passion for both music and psychology?
🔹 How does she juggle multiple roles?
🔹 The relationship between music and mental well-being
🔹 Insights on men’s mental health, perseverance, and self-sabotage
🔹 Her latest project: Ready for Takeoff

00:00 - Intro
01:58 - Interest in Music & Psychology
02:46 - Why Pursue a Doctorate?
03:54 - The Armani Way
05:45 - How's the Music Journey?
07:12 - Balancing Multiple Roles
08:30 - Challenges in Juggling Careers
09:48 - The Link Between Music & Psychology
12:10 - What’s Next?
12:45 - Physical vs. Mental Health
12:54 - Mental Health Opportunities We Need
14:40 - Men & Mental Health
17:42 - Who Had It Tougher—Our Parents or Us?
20:35 - Building Perseverance
22:10 - Do Psychologists Struggle Too?
25:12 - Staying Mentally Fit
25:34 - Cognitive Therapy Explained
28:52 - The Power of Music in Healing
30:05 - What Kind of Music Do You Make?
32:46 - Greatest Moment as an Artist
35:23 - How Has Your Upbringing Shaped You?
36:07 - Latest Project: Ready for Takeoff
40:36 - The Story Behind The Musical Psychologist
42:50 - Dealing With Self-Sabotage

🔥 Kick It Rapid-Fire Questions:
44:50 - Song That Lifts Your Mood
45:14 - Album You Listen to From Start to Finish
45:31 - Dinner With One Person—Who Would It Be?
46:10 - If You Had to Give Up One: Music or Psychology?