The Sound Mind

• Ep. 23 What Do We Think About When We Listen to Music? Exploring Our Inner World Through Genre, Memory, and Imagination

  In this episode, we explore what really happens inside our minds when we listen to music. Beyond emotion, music guides our thoughts, triggering memories, sparking imagination, or even pulling us into everyday mind-wandering. We dive into new research that maps these “thoughtscapes,” showing how different genres, emotional tones, and musical elements shape the mental journeys we take.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:47 Exploring Music from Feeling to Thinking06:17 What We Think About When We Listen to Music11:21 Genre as the Director of Your Thoughts17:17 Why Your Favourite Songs Feel So Personal21:50 How Emotion and Musical Change Shape Your Thoughts25:48 Using Music Intentionally to Curate Your Inner World29:11 Open Questions: The Future of Thoughtscapes Research34:05 Summary and OutroFull research paper: https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356251346654Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://tinyurl.com/thesoundmindmembershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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• Ep. 22 Why Do We Play Some Songs On Repeat? Habit, Emotion and Ritual

  In this episode, we explore why we get stuck on one song, playing it over and over until it becomes the soundtrack to our lives. We dive into the neuroscience of repetition, unpacking why our brains love hearing the familiar. We also look at how looping music helps us process intense emotions, regulate our moods, and create comfort through ritual. Repetition in music is more than a habit. It’s a mirror, a memory, and a deeply human way of healing.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:22 The Brain Loves Repetition09:02 Musical Repetition as Emotional Processing14:55 Looping as Ritual: Comfort, Control and Regulation20:02 Repetition in Culture and Tech: From Streaming to TikTok24:21 What Your Repeat Song Says About You27:40 Summary and OutroFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://tinyurl.com/thesoundmindmembershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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• Ep. 21 The World of Synesthesia: When Music Becomes Colour, Taste and Multisensory Emotion

  In this episode, we explore how synesthesia transforms the way some people experience music, turning sound into colour, shape, texture, and even taste. We unpack the neuroscience behind this rare phenomenon and hear first-hand stories from listeners who live it every day, uncovering what synesthesia reveals about the multisensory nature of music. CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:51 What Is Synesthesia?16:16 The Neuroscience of Synesthesia31:14 What Does Synesthesia Feel Like?48:30 What Synesthesia Teaches Us About Music and Human Experience51:51 Summary and OutroFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://tinyurl.com/thesoundmindmembershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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• Ep. 20 Why Do Some Songs Go Viral? TikTok, Algorithms and the Psychology of Musical Virality

  In this episode, we explore how TikTok has transformed the music industry — from the way songs are discovered to how they're written, marketed, and emotionally experienced. Whether it’s algorithm-driven repetition, remix culture, or nostalgia-fuelled engagement, we unpack the psychology behind why certain tracks go viral and the implications for both artists and listeners.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:43 The TikTok Music Ecosystem08:52 Inside the TikTok Algorithm11:54 The Psychology of Why Some Songs Go Viral21:16 Nostalgia Sells: Mashups, Remixes and Sampling32:43 Implications for Artists & Listeners40:52 Summary and OutroFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://tinyurl.com/thesoundmindmembershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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• Ep. 19 Music and Exercise: The Science of Sound and Sweat

  In this episode, we explore how music transforms exercise. Whether it’s boosting dopamine, reducing fatigue, or improving movement efficiency, music plays a powerful role in how we train. With practical tips, studies, and real-world takeaways, this episode shows how the right soundtrack can unlock better performance with less effort.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro01:20 A Brief History of Music and Movement05:23 The Psychology of Music and Exercise12:57 Rhythmic Entrainment: Syncing Your Body to the Beat19:01 Music, Focus, and Flow in Movement27:22 Music and Motivation: Hooking the Brain31:31 Real-World Applications: What Coaches and Everyday Exercisers Should Know35:30 Summary and OutroFollow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalksJoin The Sound Mind Circle for exclusive content! https://tinyurl.com/thesoundmindmembershipSupport us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠

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