In this deeply moving episode, I speak with music therapist, teacher, and multi-instrumentalist Scott Rettedal about the healing power of music—not just as art, but as connection. We talk about music’s unique ability to reach the parts of us that words cannot, and how it offers safety, self-regulation, and even joy to those facing trauma, grief, and neurological differences.
We talk about:– Why music lights up both hemispheres of the brain– How music therapy supports kids with autism, people in memory care, and those struggling with trauma– What dopamine and attachment have to do with addiction and ADHD– Using melody to access emotions and speech in preverbal children– Why simply showing up for suffering people is one of the most powerful things we can do
Scott shares stories from the front lines of music therapy with insight, vulnerability, and a quiet wisdom rooted in faith. This conversation is a reminder that healing doesn’t always come through fixing—it often begins with being present.
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Music Credit:
Gabe Kubanda / Damn Plans (Instrumental) © 2021 Kubanda Music
