The Sound Mind
By Sophia Omarji
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Episodes: 37
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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.
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Ep. 37 Why Spotify Wrapped Hits So Hard: The Psychology Behind the Internet’s Favourite Holiday
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Ep. 36 The Sound of Spending: How Music Shapes What We Buy
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Ep. 35 The Psychology of Scary Music: Why Horror Soundtracks Terrify Us
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Ep 34. The Lost Art of Listening: What Albums Can Teach Us About Attention
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Ep. 33 The Psychology of Music Fandoms: Connection, Community and Obsession
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Ep. 32 The Psychology of Waiting Music: From Elevators to Call Centres
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Ep. 31 When Music Hurts: The Psychology of Trigger Songs
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Ep. 30 Do Genres Still Matter? Why Labels Can’t Contain Music
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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Ep. 29 Do Lyrics Matter More Than Melody? The Psychology of Lyrics
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Ep. 28 Why Your Emotions Choose Your Playlist: The Mood-Music Loop
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Ep. 27 Why Concerts Make Us Feel Alive: The Science of Live Music
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Ep. 26 Soundtracking Another Trip Around the Sun: Birthdays, Summer and Self-Reflection
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Ep. 25 Why Music Feels Different in Headphones: The Psychology of Immersion, Intimacy and Isolation
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 24 Can There Ever Be Too Much Music? Playlist Fatigue and the Power of Silence
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 23 What Do We Think About When We Listen to Music? Exploring Our Inner World Through Genre, Memory, and Imagination
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 22 Why Do We Play Some Songs On Repeat? Habit, Emotion and Ritual
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 21 The World of Synesthesia: When Music Becomes Colour, Taste and Multisensory Emotion
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Ep. 20 Why Do Some Songs Go Viral? TikTok, Algorithms and the Psychology of Musical Virality
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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Ep. 19 Music and Exercise: The Science of Sound and Sweat
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Ep. 18 Music Meets Medicine: 5 Innovative Platforms Transforming Music Health Tech
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Ep. 17 Sonic Seasoning: The Science of Music and Taste
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May 28, 2025 |
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Ep. 16 Music and Mental Health: How Sound Supports the Mind
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May 21, 2025 |
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Ep. 15 From Showers to Stadiums: Why Singing Feels So Good
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May 14, 2025 |
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Ep. 14 From Mixtapes to Spotify: The Rise of Playlist Culture
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May 07, 2025 |
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Ep. 13 Music and Dreams: How Our Sleeping Minds Create Soundtracks
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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Ep. 12 Is Music the Secret to Ageing Well? The Soundtrack of Youth
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Ep. 11 From Perfect Pitch to Amusia: How the Brain Hears Music
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Ep. 10 Why Does Music Give You Goosebumps? The Science Behind Musical Chills
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Ep. 9 Why Do Sad Songs Feel So Good? The Paradox of Musical Melancholy
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Ep. 8 Why Songs Get Stuck in Your Head: The Science of Musical Earworms
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Mar 26, 2025 |
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Ep. 7 The Science of Music and Memory: Why Throwback Songs Feel Like Time Machines
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 6 The Sound of Influence: Music as Propaganda
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Ep. 5 Can Music Make You Smarter? The Science Behind Music and Intelligence
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Ep. 4 Are You What You Listen To? What Your Music Taste Says About You
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Ep. 3 Can Music Be Your Therapist? Music Therapy vs Therapeutic Music
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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Ep. 2 Can Music Make Us Fall In Love? How Music Shapes Our Romantic Lives
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Ep. 1 The Science of Why We Love Music: Exploring Theories of Emotion and Sound
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Feb 05, 2025 |