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The Mozart Effect

Thank you for making the first season of The Mozart Effect so much fun. I am currently recording the second season. Look out for our Christmas special or tune back in early 2022 as I cover loads of in... Read more

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The Mozart Effect - a Mostly Mad Music podcast. A world where music meets mental health and science. Support the show (h... Read more

28 Mar 2021

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Creativity and the reality spectrum.

Creativity and the reality spectrum.

Our first episode looks at creativity, mental illness and reality. Dreams, hallucinogenic drugs, psychosis. Is it all ju... Read more

4 Apr 2021

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Heavy metal music, antisocial behaviour and mental health: Dr Kate Quinn, co-founder of Heavy Metal Therapy.

Heavy metal music, antisocial behaviour and mental health: Dr Kate Quinn, co-founder of Heavy Metal Therapy.

In this episode we talk to clinical psychologist and co-founder of Heavy Metal Therapy, Dr Kate Quinn, from the UK. Heav... Read more

11 Apr 2021

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Music as a mood regulator: panic attack and anxiety management.

Music as a mood regulator: panic attack and anxiety management.

Anxiety and panic attacks can be debilitating. But they are also relatively treatable. In addition to other more convent... Read more

19 Apr 2021

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