The Healing Power of Music Festivals

This week, host Paula Felps chats with Scott Crabtree, chief happiness officer at Happy Brain Science, about the surprising science behind music festivals. In this energizing episode, you’ll discover how live music fires up your brain with feel-good chemicals, why dancing helps bust stress and boost memory, and how festivals foster powerful connections that fight loneliness. Whether you're a seasoned festivalgoer or thinking about jumping back in, this episode makes the case for putting live music on your summer self-care list.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why music festivals support improved well-being.
• How music festivals can help us feel more connected.
• How to start your own “music therapy” practice.