Holiday Blues? Beat Them with Positive Playlists
Most people use music as entertainment consciously, but unconsciously they use it like a drug. If you're putting bad drugs in your head, you're going to
The holiday season, often depicted as a time of joy and togetherness, can be quite challenging for those battling depression or emotional struggles. In this episode of 'Power of a Positive Playlist Podcast', host John Ivor Chester III dives into the nuances of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and offers valuable insights into how music therapy can be a game-changer during these tough times.
Drawing from over 25 years of experience as a music therapist, Chester shares his unique perspective on how music, when used correctly, can transform your mental state. Most of us think of music as mere entertainment, but Chester explains how it can act like a drug, influencing our emotions in profound ways. If you're filling your life with 'bad drugs', or negative music, you're likely to feel down. But there's a way out: building a positive playlist.
Chester walks listeners through the process of curating a playlist that can uplift your spirits and help you navigate the holiday season with a brighter outlook. He also touches on some surprising facts, like how suicide rates don't actually spike during the holidays but increase in the spring. Whether you're spiritual or not, Chester's tips are designed to help anyone struggling with SAD to create a playlist that can make a real difference.
Tune in to discover how you can use music to turn your holiday blues into a season of joy and positivity.