Enhance Life with Music

The mental health and levels of depression among young people are significant concerns right now. When we're sad, our music listening time can double – but are our music choices making us feel better or worse? Dr...

What if one lifetime isn't the only life you get to experience? Discover how music can transport us into other people's worlds, expand our empathy, and reveal surprising things about ourselves along the way. Links and...

Why do live concerts feel so much more powerful than listening to a recording? When streaming services deliver instant access to recorded music with crystal-clear sound, why do live concerts continue to sell out and...

How did music shape Fred Rogers into the beloved host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood? Discover the remarkable story behind his lifelong relationship with music and the piano that changed his life – and why music doesn't...

Research is revealing that something as simple as a parent's voice can improve a premature baby's vital signs, strengthen parent-child bonding, and even help babies leave the NICU sooner. And the healing doesn't stop...

Will the skills you're learning today still matter ten years from now? As AI reshapes the workplace and technology evolves at breakneck speed, the most valuable abilities may not be technical at all. Inspired by Liz...

What inspired the Enhance Life with Music podcast? What have I learned after hundreds of conversations with researchers, musicians, physicians, educators, and authors? In this special episode, the tables are turned as...

Capture the essence of the season and immerse yourself in the magic of summer with your own well-crafted sunshine playlist! From bright, energetic tunes to laid-back island vibes, nostalgic favorites, and patriotic...

What helps shape a young person into a national leader? For Miss America 2026 Cassie Donegan, music has been a powerful part of the answer. In this episode, Cassie shares how music helped her find her voice, build...

As America prepares to celebrate its 250th birthday, "America the Beautiful" continues to resonate with Americans across generations – and more than 130 years after it was written. What is the secret to its enduring...

<p >For generations, music was something families simply DID together. Today, many parents feel unqualified to make music with their own children, leaving it to teachers and experts. But what if that shift is costing...

This Memorial Day week, discover the inspiring true story of Steinway's "Victory Vertical" pianos – specially designed during World War II and parachuted to overseas troops in the midst of war. In this short episode, we...

<p >Why does music so often – and effectively – transport us into vivid memories, imagined futures, or entirely different emotional worlds? Dr. Margulis has spent years studying the fascinating phenomenon of musical...

Whether you're curating a summer reading list or just love a good book recommendation, this episode is for you! I'm sharing my 7 favorite nonfiction book releases of 2025 – 2 of which are going on my...

<p >If you've ever said, "I wish I could play the piano [or other instrument]," this episode will equip you to make your dream a reality. With time-management expert Laura Vanderkam, we explore how even the busiest...