
Stefan Koelsch
Neuroscientist and music psychologist, professor at the University of Bergen, Norway. Author of 'Good Vibrations: Unlocking the Healing Power of Music'.
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Jul 7, 2025 • 53min
The Healing Effects of Music & Understanding Adolescence
Stefan Koelsch, a renowned neuroscientist and music psychologist, discusses the profound healing power of music. He explains how music can alleviate conditions like depression and Parkinson's disease, enhancing mental wellness. Matt Richtel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning health reporter, delves into the challenges of adolescence, exploring the brain changes that drive risky behaviors. Together, they emphasize the importance of music in regulating emotions during these tumultuous years and highlight the critical need for support as teens navigate their identities.

Jun 26, 2025 • 31min
The new science of music as medicine
Stefan Koelsch, a neuroscientist, musician, and author of "Good Vibrations: Unlocking the Healing Power of Music," discusses the incredible effects of music on our health. He explores how music can enhance brain function and emotional well-being, revealing its role in helping stroke patients recover speech and mobility. Koelsch delves into the neurochemical magic of music, highlighting its power to bond communities and reduce anxiety, and emphasizes the cognitive benefits of playing music in keeping our brains youthful and engaged.