Why does one song instantly calm your nervous system… while another brings you to tears? And what if you could intentionally use music to navigate stress, identity shifts, grief, and emotional overwhelm in midlife?

In this powerful and deeply practical episode, Allison sits down with board-certified music therapist Amy Entwistle to explore the science and soul behind music therapy—and how music can become a tool for emotional healing, stress relief, and spiritual connection.

Together, they unpack how music affects the brain, lowers cortisol, regulates anxiety, and helps women process life transitions such as empty nesting, caregiving, career changes, grief, and rediscovering identity. You’ll learn why music is more than entertainment—it’s a powerful form of nervous system regulation that can help you reset emotionally and reconnect with yourself and with God.

Amy also shares practical tools you can use today, including how to create intentional playlists to support your mental health, reduce overwhelm, and “soundtrack your season” with purpose.

Connect with Amy:

Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/havemercieronme/

voicestogether.org/people/amy-entwistle

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If you’re a midlife woman navigating change, longing for more peace, or seeking emotional wellness, this episode will give you a new understanding of the healing power of music.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What music therapy is and how it supports emotional healing
  
  
  
• How music reduces stress, anxiety, and nervous system overload
  
  
  
• Why songs are deeply connected to memory, identity, and life transitions
  
  
  
• How to use music intentionally for mental health and emotional regulation
  
  
  
• Practical ways to create playlists for stress relief, grief, confidence, and calm
  
  

This episode is for women seeking stress relief, emotional healing, nervous system regulation, faith-based encouragement, and practical tools for navigating midlife transitions with more peace and less overwhelm.

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