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Enhance Life with Music

Discover how music transforms everyday life – health, happiness, and beyond! Enhance Life with Music explores practical ways music improves our health, happiness, and wholeness – whether or not you consider yourself a musician. From science and wellness to sports, education, and business, discover how music shapes everyday life – and how you can harness its power to enhance your own.

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Micro 36: Help Solve This Real-Life Rock ’n’ Roll...

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2025/06/10

Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro36 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enhancelifemusic/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpetersonpiano/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/musicenhances Sponsorship information: https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/sponsor Leave us a review on Podchaser.com!

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Ep. 210: What Makes Great Nonprofits Tick –...

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2025/06/03

What happens when icons in the business and nonprofit worlds strike up a friendship? Tom Morris shares how Jim Collins’ “Good to Great” principles helped reframe the purpose of his nonprofit, revitalize fundraising, and spark a culture of renewal — and not just for organizations, but for individuals, too. Apply “greatness practices” to your situation to sharpen vision and clarify what success looks like. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Micro 35: Summer Reading: My Favorite Books Across 10...

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2025/05/27

Looking for your next great read? I'm sharing 10 of my all-time favorite non-fiction books—covering everything from marriage and time management to friendship and spirituality. These titles have challenged, inspired, and guided me over the years, and I hope they do the same for you. Whether you're loading up your summer reading list or just love a good book recommendation, this episode is for you! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro35

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Ep. 209: Making Music Practice Easier – Support,...

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2025/05/20

Wish your child loved practicing music—or at least didn’t dread it? Music educator Barbie Wong shares simple, research-backed strategies to make music practice easier, more joyful, and effective. Barbie is founder of Musical Nest, a vibrant community supporting teachers and parents in inspiring kids to make music. Access tips, tools, and solutions to nurture musical growth, foster motivation, and create joyful, engaging learning experiences for children. Links and notes related to this episode can

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Micro 34: Musical Adventures Beyond the Lesson –...

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2025/05/13

Music learning takes place in many forms and contexts. Discover fun, diverse, unique ways to spark curiosity and creativity. From captivating books and movies to educational podcasts and interactive activities, this resource listing provides a foundation for your child’s (or your own!) unique musical journey while also inspiring you to come up with your own ideas for musical exploration. Every musical moment you create plants a seed that can grow for a lifetime! Links and notes related to this

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Ep. 208: Choral Communities of Joy – Music,...

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2025/05/06

What if a choir could do what medicine cannot? Learn how Giving Voice Initiative’s dementia-friendly choirs are transforming lives—bringing joy, purpose, and a deep sense of belonging to people living with dementia and their care partners. Discover the power of the universal instrument – the voice – to create connection, break stigma, and build community. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode208 Connect with us: Newsletter:

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Micro 33: One Nation Under a Groove – A musical...

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2025/04/29

What if you could step inside a song — and history itself? A visit to Nashville’s National Museum of African American Music is a full-body, full-heart adventure into the sounds that shaped a nation. It’s a place where rhythm, resilience, and innovation come alive. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro33 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EnhanceLifeMusic/ Instagram:

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Ep. 207: Decoding Musical Taste – How Music, AI &...

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2025/04/22

What makes you press play? Dr. Nolan Gasser—architect of Pandora’s Music Genome Project and music consultant for Google DeepMind—returns to reveal how human insight and AI are teaming up to unlock the secrets of musical taste. We dive into his new PBS special, “Why You Like It: Decoding Musical Taste,” an interactive experience that blends live music, science, and a one-of-a-kind app that generates personalized playlists using cutting-edge AI. Discover the art and science of musical taste – and how

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Micro 32: Not Just Music: 5 Podcasts That Fuel My...

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2025/04/15

This listener-inspired micro episode is a celebration of holistic cross-training—not for your muscles, but for your life. Just as music thrives on harmony and balance, so do we. I’m sharing my top 5 favorite podcasts across different areas of life—from health and spirituality to productivity and news—all of which support my personal rhythm and help me live more intentionally. Consider it a curated playlist for whole-life wellness. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Ep. 206: Re-Stitch the Soul – Using the creative...

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2025/04/08

Can music help heal the deepest wounds of trauma? Darcy Ataman, founder of Make Music Matter and creator of Healing in Harmony, shares how music therapy is transforming the lives of child soldiers, survivors of sexual violence, and those impacted by conflict. Discover how songwriting, recording, and advocacy empower individuals to reclaim their voices and rebuild their lives—one powerful note at a time. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Micro 31: House of David: How Music Shaped Ancient...

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2025/04/01

What if music wasn’t just background sound but a powerful force shaping history? In Amazon Prime’s House of David, music isn’t just part of the story—it is the story. From battlefields to royal courts, grief to celebration, this ancient drama reveals music’s timeless role in human connection, healing, and transformation. Join me as we explore how this show brings to life some of the earliest recorded uses of music therapy—and why its impact still resonates today. Links and notes related to this

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Ep. 205: Music as a Tool for Suicide Awareness,...

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2025/03/25

Music has the power to heal, to connect, and even to save lives. In this episode, we explore how music is being used as a powerful tool in suicide prevention. My guest, Bryan Kohl, shares how artists, organizations, and everyday people are leveraging music to raise awareness, break the stigma, and offer hope. Find encouragement in this inspiring conversation on the intersection of music and mental health—and how you, too, can make a difference. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Micro 30: This is the true joy in life... Use it or...

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2025/03/18

If you don’t use it, you might lose it! Whether it’s your ability to play an instrument, a favorite song you’ve memorized, or even a local music store you appreciate—neglect can lead to loss. In this episode, we explore how to keep music and its many benefits alive in your life. It’s never too late to pick up where you left off! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro30 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe

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Ep. 204: What does my cat think of music? How music...

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2025/03/11

Can music help your cat relax and thrive? Renowned sound expert Janet Marlow reveals how species-specific music can reduce feline stress, improve behavior, and even be prescribed by vets instead of medication. Discover how tailored soundscapes can transform your cat’s well-being. Bonus: Give your pet a free hearing test! Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/episode204 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook:

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Micro 29: Music as internal chiropractic and its...

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2025/03/04

While our current society tends to consider music as "arts and entertainment," it has functioned since the beginning of time as so much more than that. A powerful talk by Karl Paulnack explores music’s profound role in human survival. Discover how the Greeks connected music to astronomy, why a concert in a Fargo nursing home became the most important of Paulnack’s career, and how musicians are more like paramedics or "spiritual chiropractors" than entertainers. Hear a fresh perspective on why music

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Ep. 203: Functional Music – Music powered by science...

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2025/02/25

Struggling with sleep, focus, or relaxation? Discover Brain.fm—an app that uses scientifically designed functional music to help you fall asleep faster, stay asleep longer, and boost productivity. Dr. Kevin Woods, Brain.fm’s Director of Science, explains how their unique audio technology influences brain activity for optimal performance. In addition, their patented technology supports focus for those with ADHD. Learn how music powered by science can help you unlock your best self—on demand! Links

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Micro 28: Jumpstart Creative Thinking

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2025/02/18

Feeling stuck creatively or want an extra boost of inspiration? John Cleese says creativity isn’t something you’re born (or not born) with – it’s a way of thinking and it can be taught. Discover insights on sparking a creative mindset… and how music can accelerate the creative process. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at https://mpetersonmusic.com/podcast/micro28 Connect with us: Newsletter: https://mpetersonmusic.com/subscribe Facebook:

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Ep. 202: The HUMAN Instrument – How Beatboxing is...

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2025/02/11

Kaila Mullady performs all over the world, infusing beatboxing, singing, rapping, and theater to push the boundaries of creativity and show just what the human instrument is capable of. From performing on Broadway to using beatboxing in speech therapy and music education, Kaila is proving that rhythm and sound can transform lives. Discover how her work and creative process are transforming students, educators, and the future. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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Micro 27: Grip Strength & Music – A Surprising Key to...

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2025/02/04

Did you know that grip strength is one of the best predictors of overall health and longevity? And did you know that playing a musical instrument can help build and maintain it? Discover how making music strengthens your hands, brain, and even your future well-being—plus, a fun story about how piano lessons helped a young athlete palm a basketball and a confession from my childhood. Your (or your child's) musical pursuits might be doing more than you ever imagined! Links and notes related to this

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Ep. 201: Breathe Bravely – Defying a Diagnosis...

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2025/01/28

Discover how singing can be a lifeline, path to healing, and vital health indicator for those living with cystic fibrosis. Ashley Ballou-Bonnema is a professional vocalist, teacher, and writer whose own experience with singing and CF was transformational. Ashley founded the non-profit organization, Breathe Bravely, to help others combat the effects of CF and progressive lung disease through the science, art, and practice of singing. Links and notes related to this episode can be found at

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