The Neuroscience of Well-Being through Music

How sound activates the brain’s happiness circuits and fosters emotional balance

This lecture reveals how music can be a powerful catalyst for mental health and emotional well-being. Drawing on neuroscience and psychology, we’ll explore how music stimulates areas of the brain linked to joy, motivation, connection, and even empathy. Discover how curated sound experiences can reduce anxiety, elevate mood, and cultivate resilience.

Sound Healing

Exploring the therapeutic power of frequencies and vibrational resonance

Dive into the ancient yet increasingly scientific world of sound healing. This talk explores how specific frequencies, rhythms, and vibrations interact with the human nervous system, promoting relaxation, emotional release, and physical regeneration. From crystal bowls to binaural beats, learn how sound can be used as a tool for balance, inner alignment, and transformation.

How playing and listening to music trains the brain and supports cognitive health

Music doesn’t just move us emotionally, it rewires our brain. In this talk, we’ll delve into the concept of neuroplasticity and how both passive listening and active musical engagement can enhance memory, coordination, language, and even healing after trauma or neurological injury. Ideal for educators, therapists, and creatives seeking to understand how sound strengthens the mind.

Neuroplasticity Through Sound

Ana John, MSc in Emotion Science from ISCTE – University Institute of Lisbon, delivers science-based talks on the connection between music and the brain. She explores how sound can influence emotions, enhance well-being, and trigger cognitive transformation.

Talks

Scientific Studies on Music

Ana John studied during her Master’s with PhD César Lima, an Associate Professor of Psychology at Iscte, University Institute of Lisbon. His research focuses on the psychology and neuroscience of music, vocal communication, and emotion.

Reading Suggestion

Girls on Board

Ana John is a columnist for the Portuguese platform Girls on Board, where she writes about the brain, music, and sports.