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The Sound Mind

The Sound Mind

Written by: Sophia Omarji
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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.comSophia Omarji Music
Episodes
  • Ep. 47 The Psychology of Taste: Music, Identity and Connection with Jennie Silber

    Ep. 47 The Psychology of Taste: Music, Identity and Connection with Jennie Silber
    Apr 29 2026

    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 across culture and lifestyle.


    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Intro

    01:58 Jennie’s Journey: From Law to Data

    06:32 What Is Taste?

    17:20 Can Taste Be Measured? Inside the Data

    29:05 Building Shelf: Turning Taste into a Product

    34:32 Music, Identity and Self-Presentation

    45:19 Taste and Compatibility: Connecting Through Music

    51:35 Beyond Music: The Future of Taste

    57:50 Final Reflections


    Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks

    Support us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠


    Connect with Jennie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennie-silber/

    Follow Jennie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniesilber/

    Download the Shelf app: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/shelf-music-books-movies/id1667391175
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Ep. 46 Music Therapy for Autism: Celebrating World Music Therapy Week

    Ep. 46 Music Therapy for Autism: Celebrating World Music Therapy Week
    Apr 15 2026

    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 neuroscience behind why music can unlock connection, we explore how music can become a language of its own and what it reveals about expression, connection, and what it truly means to communicate.


    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Intro

    02:25 What is Autism?

    08:18 Defining Music Therapy

    16:48 Why Music Works for Autism

    24:44 Case Study

    29:27 Final Reflections


    Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks


    Support us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠


    Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CuAjiU7RBg
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    32 mins
  • Ep. 45 The Psychology of Jazz Music: What Jazz Reveals About the Creative Brain

    Ep. 45 The Psychology of Jazz Music: What Jazz Reveals About the Creative Brain
    Apr 1 2026

    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, flow state, and emotional connection. Discover how jazz musicians create in the moment, why it feels so powerful to listen to, and what it can teach us about creativity, focus, and letting go.


    CHAPTERS:

    0:00 Intro

    02:05 The History of Jazz Music

    08:48 Emotion and Expression in Jazz

    12:18 The Brain on Jazz Improvisation

    21:13 Jazz as a Language: Prediction and Surprise

    23:54 Benefits of Listening to Jazz

    29:47 Final Reflections


    Follow us on Instagram: @thesoundmindtalks

    Support us: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/thesoundmindtalks⁠
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    32 mins
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