Music, Memory, Trauma and Recovery

In this episode, we'll look at the sometimes surprising associations the brain make between trauma in the past and experiences we are having in the present. In this case, we'll explore two musical experiences I had that brought up emotional memory (as opposed to memories of events) - one was "safe" for me to process and the other started leading me down a dark path. We'll examine the power of grounding, discuss the importance of allowing ourselves to process while giving ourselves permission to put boundaries on our brain. Finally, we discuss the importance of community in the healing process. Due to the content - discussing some of my own trauma history - please take care of yourself while you listen and give yourself permission to hit pause if necessary.