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Hi! I’m Luz Elena Blanco, born in the Salsa Dance Loving City of Cali, Colombia. I am a Neuroscience Enthusiast and a Big Fan of Dance, Music and the Arts. Backed by Neuroscientific Research my show creates awareness on how Dance, Music and Arts contribute to Preventing the Brain from Prematurely Aging. Throughout the month my episodes include guests Subject Matter Experts such as, Neuroscientists, Behavioral Health Experts, Dance Scientists, Musicians, and Singers who engage us with their k ...
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Unleash the Healing Power of Dance: Move with Parkinson's!
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David Leventhal is the Program Director and Founding Teacher of Dance for PD., a program developed by the Mark Morris Dance Group. David has made significant contributions to the field of dance and its impact on people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD). Dance for PD program offers dance classes specifically designed for individuals with Parkinso…
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Interview with Music Legend Royalty Tito Puente Jr.
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Tito Puente Jr. is a percussionist, bandleader, songwriter, and producer born into music royalty-as the son of Maestro Tito Puente, known as El Rey de los Timbales, The King of Latin Music, and The Mambo King. Tito Puente Jr. lives his father’s energic and vibrate legacy through the joy of music and love for the contagious rhythms of Latin Jazz and…
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Your Ageless Musical Brain Podcast Trailer Season 2.
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Audio Podcast Trailer Season 2 introduces Your Ageless Musical Brain Podcast, LLC on audio available on all podcast apps and now for the first time as an upcoming new YouTube Channel version of the show. I’m Luz Elena Blanco (Lucy) the host, born in the salsa dance-loving city of Cali Colombia! Do you enjoy dancing? How about Salsa dance music? Dan…
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Interview with Dr. David Xavier Marquez, Interim Department Head at University of Illinois Chicago Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition
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Dr. Xavier Marquez, PhD., is currently the Interim Department Head at University of Illinois Chicago Department of Kinesiology and Nutrition. One of his research projects involves lifespan fitness programs for older adults. He has a background in Psychology, and Public Health, most notably in physical activity and cognition of older Latinos. He is …
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Interview with Dr. Toni Gines-Rivera, PhD. Trauma and Grief Specialist
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In my interview with Dr. Toni Gines-Rivera, PhD. we talk about using music to create self- awareness of the choices we make and how music and the brain's potential can impact outcomes in many of our life events. Dr. Toni tells the story of her childhood trauma. She shares how she had to rewire her brain using music to not allow herself to stay in d…
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Part 2 Interview with Maestro Isidro Infante
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Maestro Isidro, became the Fania All Star Musical Director. He is a well-respected, pianist, musical arranger, Winner of multiple Latin Grammy Awards, nominated, 65 times in his life. He is currently, directing the Musical (“¿Quién mató a Héctor Lavoe?” "Who killed Hector Lavoe"?) at the Centro de Bellas Artes in Santurce, Puerto Rico. In this (Par…
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Maestro Isidro Infante was born in Puerta de Tierra, San Juan, Puerto Rico. He originally wanted to follow his father's footsteps by studying pre-med to become a doctor, like his father. His destiny, however, had a different plan. His father influenced him into studying music. According to Maestro Isidro, his father would say, "Everyone needs music…
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Interview with Mike Waters, Health Promotion Director at Fitness Over 50
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Mike Waters, has a Master of Arts in Applied Exercise Physiology. Mike had the honor of being the original fitness director of Timberhill Athletic Club when it opened in 1980. His training in Adult Exercise Science is in heart and chronic disease prevention. Mike has brought a “Fitness is Medicine” philosophy to his program design. He managed the C…
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Interview with David Leventhal, Director of Dance for Parkinson's
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In this very interesting interview with David Leventhal, Director of Dance for Parkinson's, David shares his valuable expertise on how modern research on dance, has proven, slows down neurodegenerative diseases, such as dementia and other chronic disease that David pioneered a dance-based elective course that is part of the Narrative Medicine Curri…
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Interview with Worship Leader, Singer, Song Writer Bobby Roman
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Bobby Roman’s Bilingual Music career goes back 20 years. He's worked with Well-known Latin Singers such as, Fania All Star Singer Willie Colon, Celia Cruz, Tito Puente, Jennifer Lopez, Country Singer Raul Malo from the Mavericks, R&B Singer, Aloe Blacc, seven-time Grammy Award Winner Gospel Singer and Songwriter Andrae Crouch, BeBe & CeCe Winans to…
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Interview with Musically Prophetic Artist Robbie Grangaard
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Robbie Grangaard is originally from New Zealand where she currently resides. Robbie earned her Certification as a Family Therapist in Oslo, Norway. She is Certified as a Transformational Life Coach by Mindvalley USA. Robbie is a Spiritual Director and Certified Multi-Systemic Therapist. She is a Musically Prophetic Artist who gets inspired only thr…
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Interview with Recording Artist, Andrew E. Pearce
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Andrew E. Pearce is a successful Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, who released his debut album with Universal/Polydor Record in 2003. Andrew worked with Grammy Award winning Music Producer Trevor Horn. Andrew shares his vision on how music has the potential to leverage our ability to cope during emotional challenges. He explains how music can …
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Interview with Behavioral Health Specialist and Consultant, Dr. Nilda Perez
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In this episode, Dr. Nilda Perez discusses the importance of incorporating innovative approaches to behavioral healthcare, Dr. Nilda highlights the benefits of music medicine in promoting brain health and emotional health. Dr. Nilda argues that being creative in the therapeutic approach can improve the quality of life for individuals. Dr. Nilda als…
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Interview with Music Instructor and Musician Paul Feldman
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Paul Feldman is a multifaceted musician and music educator with a millennial mentality and a mission to create change through life's musical pathways. Ever expansive in his ambitions, Paul expresses the significance of his journey through topics such as curiosity, socialization, mindfulness, evolution, and overcoming adversity. He has had the pleas…
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Dr. Alice Cash holds a PhD in Musicology, a Master's in Piano Performance and a Master's in Social Work. Dr. Alice conducted many years of research studies on Arts in Medicine. She explains the difference between Music Therapy and Music Medicine. She expands on how feelings of fear and anxiety prior to surgery, labor or dental procedures can pose a…
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Interview with Dance Scientist Gregory Youdan
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Greg Youdan, is a very dedicated, fun, energetic, and passionate Human Movement Scientist, Specializing in Dance Science. Greg has dedicated his life to helping others improve their movement. Greg creates awareness of the importance of motion and balance and finding strength and flexibility using an evidence-based approach. As a Pilates instructor,…
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Interview with Neuroscientist Dr. Hanna Poikonen
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Interview with Neuroscientist Dr. Hanna Poikonen, stresses the important of understanding the difference between dancing occasionally for the happy feeling it brings at the moment, and dancing long -term to gain and maintain neuroplasticity. Dr. Hanna explains how her Wise Motion Retreat provides a holistic approach to overall wellbeing connecting …
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20 Minute introduction to "Your Ageless Musical Brain"
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In this very first 20-minute official episode of "Your Ageless Musical Brain" I introduces in detail what inspired me to create the show. I provide hints of topics my Subject Matter Expert Guests will talk about during our 30-minute interviews of upcoming episodes you'll be able to appreciate listening to this week. Chao! Thank you so much for list…
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Podcast Trailer for Up & Coming New Podcast "Your Ageless Musical Brain"
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60 Second audio introduction of my new podcast "Your Ageless Musical Brain". Thank you so much for listening. Follow me on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.By Lucy
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