Music has the ability to soothe us, bring joy to our lives, and make difficult tasks easier. Research shows that music therapy can be a powerful agent for behavior change—especially in combatting anxiety, substance use, depression, and self-harm. Furthermore, it can also be a powerful tool for cognition. It is being used in memory care centers to address the cognitive and social needs of older adults living with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In this episode, Tim Ringgold will be sharing with us why music is such a great healer and how you can use it in your everyday life for better mental health.
Tim Ringgold is a board-certified music therapist, columnist, author, host of the Reduce Your Stress podcast and the Stress Elimination Summit. He has provided music therapy to thousands of teens and adults to help them lower anxiety and reduce pain. Tim is also an award-winning international speaker, having shared the stage with some of the top minds on music, the brain, and personal development, including Tony Robbins. Furthermore, he was the first person to give a TEDx talk on music therapy in 2012. Tim is also a former Regional President of the American Music Therapy Association.
What you'll Learn
Engaging in music vs. Listening to music
Why is music so effective for people's well being
How music can help in communicating with others
"Music allows us to feel that deep inner personal connection, just unfiltered connection, particularly the parts that we don't want to show in a social setting."-Tim Ringgold
Connect with Tim Ringgold
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tim.ringgold (Tim Ringgold)
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tim_ringgold/ (@tim_ringgold)
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timringgold/ (Tim Ringgold)
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimRinggoldMTBC (Tim Ringgold, MT-BC)
Resources mentioned on this episode
Use music to help people escape stress, stay focused, and be more: https://www.timringgold.com/ (Tim's Website)
Take Your Relaxation Vacation: https://www.sonicrecovery.com/relaxation1 (Sonic Recovery)
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