The Music Mind & Heart Podcast | Exploring Music & Wellbeing

Send us Fan Mail Why do certain songs instantly transport us back to our graduation, wedding, childhood, or another defining moment? In this episode of Music Mind and Heart , lets explore the psychology of music and life's milestones. Discover how music helps mark special occasions, shapes our identity, evokes powerful autobiographical memories, and strengthens social connection through share...

Send us Fan Mail How do artists really thrive  in today's streaming era? In this insightful episode of Music Mind and Heart , I sit down with Paul Husbands, CEO and Founder of Selecta Charts, to explore the evolving music industry and uncover what the data reveals about chart success. Paul shares the story behind the creation of Selecta Charts and discusses how music streaming, audience engag...

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 of this inspiring conversation, Terry Stuart joins Andre Orlando on the Music Mind and Heart Podcast to explore how music engagement can enhance mental health, emotional wellbeing, resilience, and human connection. Drawing from stories featured in The Awesome Music Project: Songs of Hope and Happiness , Terry shares powerful real-life experiences that highlight the thera...

Send us Fan Mail Discover the inspiring origins of Terry Stuart’s powerful music and wellbeing initiative - The Awesome Music Project in Part 1 of this engaging interview on Music Mind and Heart . We explore the story behind his creative journey while uncovering scientifically proven ways music can positively impact mental and physical wellbeing, providing a source of strength through periods of s...

Send us Fan Mail Why do we love music so much? Why can a song make us cry, calm us down, motivate us, or instantly transport us back to a moment in time? In this episode of Music, Mind and Heart we explore the top 10 psychological reasons why humans love music —and why music has such a powerful effect on our emotions, memory, identity, and mental health. Drawing on research from music psychology,...

Send us Fan Mail   In this episode of Music, Mind and Heart , we examine the relationship between music and mindset and how music can be used as a tool for personal growth, motivation, and emotional well-being . Drawing on Carol Dweck’s growth mindset research , personal insights, and examples from famous musicians and creatives, we examine how beliefs about ability and success are shaped.  Listen...

Send us Fan Mail How does music affect productivity, focus, and performance? In this episode of Music Mind and Heart Podcast , we explore the science behind music and productivity, explaining when music helps you focus, when it becomes a distraction, and how to use music strategically at work, during study, and in creative flow. Learn practical, evidence-based tips for choosing the right music to...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode we take a quick look at some of the various factors which are responsible for the emotional effects of holiday music (whether positive or negative). As an aftershow bonus I've included below two short playlists of holiday and non-holiday Barbadian music for your enjoyment. All of the music is available on youtube. Happy Holidays! 5 Barbadian Christmas songs 1....

Send us Fan Mail The music mind and heart podcast returns with a concise and informative look at the different ways music can influence children's emotional, language, cognitive and social development.  If this topic peaked your interest check out the links below for more information: https://headstart.gov/curriculum/article/music-child-development https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/news-mus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode the concept of "Growing Up Musical" in the Caribbean is explored through an interview with up and coming Antiguan singer songwriter Zeeva Yohan. Tune in to hear her story and click on any of the links below to listen to her music. https://tr.ee/kg9HDwZU7m https://soundcloud.com/zeeva-yohan https://www.youtube.com/@ZeevaYohan artists.spotify.com/c/artist/2...

Send us Fan Mail Introductory episode. Meet your host Andre Alleyne aka Andre Orlando  and learn about the inspiration for this podcast as well as what to expect going forward.  to connect email me at andreorlandomusic@gmail.com