# "Healing Through Song: How Music Helps Us Rise Again"

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Podcast: [Band Director Boot Camp](https://stenobird.com/podcast/band-director-boot-camp-6386244)
Published: 2025-07-16T07:00:15+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/mpowerededucator/2116608
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## Resource

In this inspiring episode of the Band Director Boot Camp Podcast, host Lesley Moffat welcomes singer-songwriter, TEDx speaker, and youth empowerment coach Emma G. Her story is nothing short of remarkable—born with hydrocephalus and having undergone 23 brain surgeries, Emma found healing and purpose through songwriting. Now she helps others do the same. Lesley and Emma dive into: How music supported Emma’s physical and emotional healing Why songwriting is such a powerful tool for student expression, especially post-COVID The neuroscience behind music’s ability to rewire the brain Emma’s experience working with students (including Lesley’s!) to help them process emotions through music Tips for band directors and music teachers to bring songwriting into the classroom—even without a formal songwriting background If you’ve ever watched a student struggle with big emotions or felt your own burnout creeping in, this episode will renew your belief in the transformative power of music. Plus, Emma shares actionable steps to start songwriting and discusses her new book Mental Health Sounds Like This . Learn more at emmagmusic.com and connect with her on all socials @emmagmusic.

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