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The Brain on Music: Why Your Nervous System Loves Sound with Dr. Barbara A. Minton
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“Music predated language. It validates how you feel… We're physiologically wired to inhabit the patterns that the music brings.” —Dr. Barbara A. Minton
Some moments hit us hard and remind us that our stories do not run on a straight line. Growth can show up in the middle of life, in the middle of loss, or in the middle of a song that stirs something we did not expect. This conversation explores how emotional shifts can open a new chapter long after we thought the book was set.
Dr. Barbara Minton shares her journey from classical musician to psychologist to neuroscience-based creator, and how each season shaped her work with the brain and the healing power of sound. Her path shows how music, science, and reinvention often collide in ways that change everything.
Press play for a mix of heart, science, and a reminder that we can rewrite our story at any age.
In this episode:
• How music became an emotional sanctuary and a bridge out of isolation
• The shift from traditional psychology to neuroscience-based interventions
• Why diagnostic labels often miss the full picture
• Real-world stories from neurofeedback and brain-based treatment
• The rise in ADHD and autism diagnoses and what neuroscience reveals
• How music activates brain networks linked to mood, regulation, and connection
• The early signs of personalized brain-based music therapy
• A behind-the-scenes look at Barbara’s new neuroscience music project
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Episode Highlights:
01:23 Meet Barbara: Psychologist and Music Innovator
07:48 The Power of Neurofeedback: Brain Training and Mental Health
14:32 Neurofeedback Therapy: Process, Timing, Real Results
19:20 Personalized Healing and Diagnosis
25:26 Music as Medicine: The History and Emotional Impact
32:27 Scientific Music: Composing Songs for Brain Health
37:12 Migraine Mysteries: What Happens in Your Brain?
46:45 Music in Everyday Wellness
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Connect with Barbara:
Dr. Barbara Minton is a distinguished psychologist and neuroscientist with dual PhDs in developmental and child clinical psychology. With extensive experience spanning clinical practice, academic research, and systemic mental health innovation, Dr. Minton has served diverse communities from Alaska to Idaho and beyond. Her work blends deep clinical expertise with pioneering research in neuroscience-based interventions, particularly neurofeedback and music therapy.
Currently, Dr. Minton leads an innovative project developing therapeutic music compositions designed to target specific brain networks, helping clients manage conditions such as chronic pain, insomnia, migraines, ADHD, and PTSD. Passionate about the intersection of science, art, and healing, she is dedicated to advancing personalized and accessible mental health solutions.
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