The Power of Music

07/15/20 • 60 min

The Better Show

Show Notes

3:47 — March discusses his interest in this topic and the benefits of music including increased ability to concentrate, improved performance in mathematics, improving mood and reduction of pain.
4:55 — Darren and Ian share their relationship to music and their background with playing instruments.
13:01 — Darren recommends an episode of Every Little Thing podcast titled “Secrets of the Symphony”
13:55 —March shares his experience learning to play piano and the profound experience he had after picking it up after a long break.
24:01 — Why does listening to music have so many benefits?
27:37 — How educators use music to aid in memorization.
29:42 — How to use music to improve your cognitive function.
30:30 — What is music therapy.
37:51 — Using music to improve your health including how to use music to motivate yourself to move.
44:09 — Using music for pain reduction.
46:04 — Using music to improve your mood.
48:31 — The inclusion of music on the Voyager space probe.
49:58 — Ian is curious about whether it’s important to listen to a wide variety of music.
53:29 — The benefits of playing music.
56:30 — We recommend our “Better Next Step”.

Mentions

📱 App: Endel personalized soundscapes
📱 App :Bubl Draw —creative drawing with music for kids
📦 Product: SleepPhones comfortable headphones for sleep
🎙️ Podcast: Every Little Thing podcast titled “Secrets of the Symphony”

Show Notes

3:47 — March discusses his interest in this topic and the benefits of music including increased ability to concentrate, improved performance in mathematics, improving mood and reduction of pain.
4:55 — Darren and Ian share their relationship to music and their background with playing instruments.
13:01 — Darren recommends an episode of Every Little Thing podcast titled “Secrets of the Symphony”
13:55 —March shares his experience learning to play piano and the profound experience he had after picking it up after a long break.
24:01 — Why does listening to music have so many benefits?
27:37 — How educators use music to aid in memorization.
29:42 — How to use music to improve your cognitive function.
30:30 — What is music therapy.
37:51 — Using music to improve your health including how to use music to motivate yourself to move.
44:09 — Using music for pain reduction.
46:04 — Using music to improve your mood.
48:31 — The inclusion of music on the Voyager space probe.
49:58 — Ian is curious about whether it’s important to listen to a wide variety of music.
53:29 — The benefits of playing music.
56:30 — We recommend our “Better Next Step”.

Mentions

📱 App: Endel personalized soundscapes
📱 App :Bubl Draw —creative drawing with music for kids
📦 Product: SleepPhones comfortable headphones for sleep
🎙️ Podcast: Every Little Thing podcast titled “Secrets of the Symphony”

Previous Episode

Andrew Grant-Thomas: EmbraceRace

3:28 — We discuss why the topic of equity is important and why we were inspired to explore this topic further.
6:40 — March welcomes Andrew Grant-Thomas to the show and we learn a little about his background and how he began his work on EmbraceRace.org.
10:06 — Andrew discusses the resources that EmbraceRace provides and how those tools address different aspects of racial equity.
13:47 — Becoming more aware of racial inequities in everyday life and how to begin talking to your children about race and racial justice issues.
17:55 — How tying school funding to property taxes is a factor in continuing racial inequity.
21:19 — How are the recent developments in the US and abroad have increased the level of interest in the resources that EmbraceRace.org provides.
26:50 — Andrew recommends a few practical things that people can do if they want to help support the cause of racial equity.
32:15 — Ian, Darren and March reflect on the interview with Andrew and some of the things that resonated most with us.
35:45 — Ian reflects on how children might be an underserved group when it comes to racial education.
41:04 —Ian noted the comment that Andrew made about “there may not be a sideline to stand on anymore”
42:25 — Darren reflects on how there are a variety of ways to contribute to the cause of racial justice and how at some level we are all on a journey towards being better.
47:17 — “Just because you know what’s going on doesn’t mean that you know how best to address the problem.”
51:10 — March shares some historical polling data on trust in the police and speculates how the numbers might have changed recently.
53:17 — Darren shares how Andrew’s example of how unconscious bias in how people shop for schools was a point that really resonated with him.
57:14 — We explore the issue of inequity of schooling and practical ways to help improve equity in schooling.
59:56 — Ian proposes a more constructive way to frame the conversation by focusing on what society gains by increasing racial equity rather than what some people need to give up for the benefit of others.

Mentions

📰 Website: EmbraceRace
👥Social Media: EmbraceRace on Facebook
📺 Webinar: Supporting Youth Leadership and Activism
📺 Webinar: “How do I make sure I’m not raising the next ‘Amy Cooper’?”
📖 Book: So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo

Next Episode

Starting a Garden with Carmen Johnston

Show Notes

0:58 — Ian gets hungry for fresh veggies and Darren realizes that he knows someone who can help.
4:58 — Darren welcomes Carmen Johnston to the show.
7:19 — Darren learns a French term for a “kitchen garden”.
7:59 — How gardening has become more popular since the COVID-19 pandemic.
9:02 — Carmen gives us all permission to kill plants on the journey of learning how to do it.
10:01 — How to get started without the need for a lot of space.
12:30 — How to tell whether you are buying good soil.
14:50 — Carmen weighs the pros and cons of use seeds versus starters.
16:41 — Identifying the easy veggies to start growing.
17:33 — Gardening as an exercise for home schooling.
19:27 — Why you really want to grow tomatoes at home if you can and tips for growing tomatoes.
23:22 — How to keep your herbs from “going to flower”.
26:48 — How to know when (and how much) to water your plants.
31:30 — How to know which plants will grow in your area.
35:26 — The social aspect of gardening and how to leverage your local community to expand your knowledge and share your produce.
38:21 — The magic of gardening in motivating kids to try new foods.
41:40 — Carmen gives us her email and offers to provide personal advice to The Better Show community.
44:29 — Ian, March, and Darren reflect on the tips from Carmen.
46:19 — March makes a connection between gardening and venture capital.
48:20 — The incredible growing environment of Ireland.
52:40 — March reflects on the tips from Carmen that stood out most to him.
55:16 — Ian is surprised at how many aspects of life can be improved by gardening.
58:08 — Darren is inspired by the community aspect of gardening and how it can help strengthen our social fabric.
59:20 — March shares resources for community gardening and community supported agriculture.