The Mindbodygreen Podcast

Ilene Ruhoy, M.D., Ph.D.: “Our world is too noisy—most of us don't even know what true silence sounds like.” Ruhoy, a board-certified integrative neurologist, joins mbg co-CEO, Jason Wachob, to discuss our 2022 Wellness Trend of the science of psychoacoustics, plus:  - How to avoid irritating sounds (03:42) - How to tap into the healing power of music (06:57) - A go-to playlist for better brain health (08:07) - The best music to induce calming theta brain waves (09:17) - How binaural beats can impact memory & focus (16:47) Referenced in the episode: - Read our 2022 Wellness Trend on the science of sound. - Read all of our 2022 Wellness Trends. - mbg Podcast episode #152, with Ruhoy. - Ruhoy's favorite singers for inducing meditative waveforms: Jewel, Alison Krauss, Enya, Sade, Norah Jones, Roberta Flack, Karen Carpenter, & Olivia-Newton John.  - Ruhoy's favorite meditation for sleep playlist. - A study showing certain rhythmic sounds can increase theta waves. Enjoy this episode sponsored by Sonos! Whether i