Musician Mark Deeks uses music to reduce stress and improve mental health, and explains how even listening to heavy metal can have health benefits.
In this episode, Mark discusses how music can support emotional wellbeing through active engagement and through more intentional listening.
He shares his personal relationship with music, including the creation of a melody in memory of his daughter and reflects on how music can help process emotion and connection.
Mark offers practical ideas for building a more intentional relationship with music and explains how simple, everyday musical practices can support wellbeing for educators and school communities.
