There’s something magical about how certain melodies resonate with us, like a secret handshake between the notes and our nervous systems.
Marrakech – Have you ever been lying on your couch, tears streaming, only to have a song come on and suddenly feel… lighter? As if someone just handed you a warm cup of tea for your soul?
Or maybe you’ve been on a run, one step away from giving up, when the perfect beat drops, and suddenly you’re a superhero in a Nike ad?
Music, my dear readers, is therapy. And no, I’m not just talking about break-up anthems (though they’ve carried us all through some things).
I’m talking about music as a real, proven way to heal — not just the heartache but the headaches, the stress, and even the heavy stuff we carry in our minds every day.
Turns out, your playlist isn’t just your best friend at 2 am. It’s science. Studies have shown that music can reduce anxiety, improve focus, and even boost your immune system.
There’s something magical about how certain melodies resonate with us, like a secret handshake between the notes and our nervous systems.
From classical symphonies to lo-fi beats, each sound has its unique way of whispering, “You’ve got this.”
I know what you’re thinking: Sure, but is listening to Taylor Swift on repeat really the same as therapy? Not exactly.
But music therapy — a whole field dedicated to using rhythm and melody for emotional and physical health — is gaining ground.
Guided drumming circles composing as a way to express what words can’t, or even just vibing with a carefully curated playlist designed to help you breathe a little deeper.
Confession: I’ve found myself in therapy sessions where the real breakthroughs didn’t come from talking but from hearing.
A therapist once told me to pick a song that matched my mood and play it as loud as I needed. (Shoutout to Adele for being the MVP of that week.)
By the time the song ended, so had my urge to yell into the void. It’s like the music held space for me to feel what I needed to feel — no judgment, no interruptions.
And don’t get me started on the group therapy that happens at concerts. Strangers swaying to the same song, united in that one electric moment? Goosebumps every time.
It’s a reminder that we’re all connected — by chords and choruses, yes, but also by the emotions we all feel, no matter how different we are.
So, here’s my challenge to you: Make a playlist for your soul. Add the songs that make you cry, the ones that make you dance, and the ones that feel like a hug in the form of sound.
Call it your “emergency soundtrack” and pull it out the next time life gets loud. And who knows? You just might find the rhythm you need to get back in step.
In case you don’t know – Hans Zimmer is recomposing Saudi Arabia’s national anthem – He might be your music therapy!
As always, readers, I’m dying to know — what’s the one song that always heals you? Let’s swap tracks and keep the good vibes going.
