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Hosted by Sophia Omarji · 🇺🇸 US · EN-GB · 53 episodes
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The Sound Mind is where music meets psychology. Hosted by music psychologist Sophia Omarji, this podcast explores the science behind how music shapes our minds, emotions, and everyday lives. Whether you're a music lover, a psychology enthusiast, or simply curious about the power of sound, The Sound Mind offers fresh insights into the melodies that move us. Tune in every Wednesday for new episodes to discover music in a whole new way.Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks | For business inquiries, contact: thesoundmindtalks@gmail.com
Sophia Omarji hosts The Sound Mind, a music show with 53 episodes published.
In this episode, we explore how music can become a powerful tool for a mid-year check-in. We examine what our listening habits can reveal about the year we’ve had so far, and share practical exercises to help you reflect
In this episode, we explore how certain songs become the soundtrack to an entire summer. We unpack how weather and musical features influence what we listen to, the influence of social trends and shared experiences, and
In this episode, we explore the role of music in the FIFA World Cup and why football is heard just as much as it is seen. We unpack the psychology of football anthems, stadium chants, and official World Cup songs, and ho
Joined by Josh Simons, CEO of Vinyl Group and founder of music industry networking platform Vampr, this episode explores the psychology of music fandom, parasocial relationships, and creativity in the digital age. We unp
This episode explores the rise of MTV and how visual storytelling reshaped the music industry, artist identity, and global pop culture. We explore the psychology behind this shift, exploring how music videos shape memory
Joined by Jennie Silber from Koodos Labs, we unpack how platforms like Shelf are turning taste into something social and even predictive, from matching people through music to building a broader picture of identity acros
To honour both World Music Therapy Week and World Autism Month, this episode explores the power of music therapy in autism. From understanding how autistic individuals experience the world to the psychology and neuroscie
What happens in your brain when creativity unfolds in real time? In this episode, we explore the psychology of jazz, from its rich history and roots in expression and identity, to the neuroscience behind improvisation, f
How do we understand the history of music when so many women have been left out of the story? In this Women’s History Month special, we explore how women have always shaped music — from medieval composers to modern-day g
How do we stay emotionally steady when the world feels unpredictable? In this episode, we explore how music becomes a tool for regulation, release, reconnection, and even reclamation during times of collective stress. Yo
How can music move us so deeply when we don’t even understand the words? In this episode, we explore how Bad Bunny’s Spanish-language Super Bowl performance sparked global streaming surges, inspired thousands to start le
In this 1st anniversary episode of The Sound Mind, we return to the question that started it all: why do we love music? One year on from the very first episode, we revisit the original themes through a new lens: not theo
In our first guest episode of The Sound Mind, we sit down with John Butler to explore a life immersed in every corner of the music industry, from college radio and record labels to Spotify and the era of streaming. We di
For our first episode of 2026, we explore New Year’s resolutions and why the pressure we put on ourselves, combined with natural fluctuations in emotional state, can make even the best-intentioned goals feel heavy. We in
For our last episode of 2025, we break down the psychology behind Christmas music. We explore why festive songs feel comforting, familiar, and instantly transporting — even if they are decades older than we are. We dive
In this episode, we break down the psychology behind the internet’s favourite holiday: Spotify Wrapped. From nostalgia and identity to social comparison and belonging, we explore the emotional forces that make Wrapped so
In this episode, we explore how music shapes the way we shop, from the emotional pull of advertising soundtracks to the subtle cues woven into in-store playlists. Through the psychology of memory, mood, and behaviour, we
In this episode, we explore why scary music scares us and why we secretly love it. Through the psychology of sound, evolution, and emotion, we uncover how horror composers tap into our deepest instincts to create fear th
In this episode, we explore the lost art of listening and what albums can teach us about attention in an age of constant distraction. Through the psychology of flow, deep listening, and emotional regulation, we uncover w
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating world of music fandoms, from the thrill of discovering a new track by your favourite artist to the friendships and communities that form around shared musical passions. From
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