Episode 6

Madden and Trenton

Finale

How does music influence our mental health.

Introduction:

Madden: Welcome to the season finale of T&M’s let’s talk. I am your co-host Madden Nobauer
alongside our other co-host Trenton Huber.

1. How do you feel today Trenton? From the beginning of these podcasts to now, how do you feel
differently?

Madden: On today's episode we will be diving deep into the profound impact that music has on our
mental health. So, grab your headphones, sit back and together let's all explore the therapeutic power
of music.

Break Time

Segment 1: Universal Language

Trenton: Music is often referred to as the universal language and has the unique ability to connect with
people on a deep emotional level. Music isn’t only just a form of art, but a powerful tool that can
influence our thoughts, emotions, and physiological responses.

Trenton: Madden, do you know of a time when music affected you on a deep emotional level?

Madden: Neurological studies have shown that when we are listening to music various regions of the
brain become more activated. These parts of the brain include our Amygdala, hippocampus and our
cerebellum. Aswell as the release, of our neurotransmitters, serotonin and dopamine during musical
experiences contributes to our mood-enhancing effects.

Trenton: The best thing about the universal language is its strong ability to regulate our moods. Whether
were feeling sad, stressed, or anxious, there's a genre, tempo, or melody that can always resonate with
how we feel.

 Madden: Trenton, would you say that music becomes a companion in our emotional journey.

Madden: Beyond everyday listening, music therapy has emerged as a recognized and effective form of
mental health treatment. Trained professionals use music to address a range of psychological challenges,
from anxiety and depression to trauma and stress disorders. It's a holistic approach that taps into the
healing power of sound.
 Break Time.

Segment 2: Personal Stories

Trenton: For this segment of the podcast, I would like to introduce our third guest on the show Leon Li.
Like us Leon is a high school student, what inspired us to bring Leon onto the show was his love for
music, and the vastly different genres he's tuned into. WELCOME to the show LEON!

Leon: Thank you for having me on the show.

Madden: Leon last year on Spotify how many minutes did you have? Leon, do you believe that music
helps us navigate through mental health issues? (Depression, Anxiety, etc.)

Trenton: Leon, how would you create a playlist that would benefit our mental health? Would you
incorporate many different genres in the hope of helping us navigate through these challenges?

Madden: To our audience we influence you all to have a mental health playlist, so in case you are going
through something you always have the ability to tune into your musical medicine.

Break Time.

Segment 3. Dark Sides of Music

Madden: While music has incredible potential for positive influence, it's essential to acknowledge that
certain genres or lyrics can also have a negative impact on mental health.

Madden: Research shows that music can also induce harmful effects, particularly when it comes to
having rumination. When a person dwells on negative thinking or feelings, it can contribute to the
development of depression and anxiety or worsen existing conditions.

Trenton: Not only that but the industry in which music is being produced is dark as well. With modern
day rap whose main audience is 12–26-year-olds, there are many drugs, violence and sexual content
continually reoccurring through their music. With some of these musicians dying from their constant
talked about themes. For example, Juice WRLD, who constantly mentioned, drugs in all different forms,
died of an overdose. Or Pop Smoke who had been shot to death, after he continually mentioned
violence in his music.

Madden: Trenton, have you noticed music ever influencing your behavior/mentality to be worsened by
music you have listened to.?
Segment 4: Music in Community

Trenton: Music has the power to bring people together. Whether it's singing in a choir, playing in a
band, or simply attending a live concert, the communal aspect of music fosters a sense of belonging and
connection. These social bonds contribute significantly to our mental well-being.

Madden: Trenton, can you tell us about a time when you had a sense of belonging to the music.
(Concert, Choir, ETC.)

Conclusion:

Trenton: As we come to the end of our investigation into the significant connection between music and
mental health, let's not forget that music is a healing experience for the mind and spirit in addition to
being an aural experience. So, let the rhythm guide you, let the melodies heal you, and always keep the
music playing in your life.

Madden: Thank you for joining us on T&M’s Let’s Talk for our season finale. To everyone who supported
us on the way from our guests to our YouTube support everyone involved in helping is much
appreciated. However, this would have been impossible to do without my partner Trenton. So, thank
you for making this possible Trenton.

Trent: I would like to thank everybody including my partner who put lots of work into this podcast. It is
much appreciated. If this is your first time on the podcast, make sure to visit all the other episodes as I
think they are relative and informative especially for us senior students. Thanks again everybody!