Music Helps

Curious about music, dementia and wellbeing? Host Nina Clark, music practitioner and founder of Musical Walkabout CIC, dives into the myriad ways that music helps us in our daily lives, exploring the fascinating subject with a roster of special guests. Listen in to learn more about - how Nina and her guests use music to support their wellbeing - how to bring more joy and ease into your life - how you can find ways that music helps you If you find your life impacted by dementia, and want to discover easy, fun and rewarding ways to unlock the potential of music’s power, look no further! Listen now, and explore new ways that music helps...

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Episodes

Sunday Jun 25, 2023

Hark! A call to arms!
Music Helps host Nina Clark, explore the next in a series of 'Beefy Topics', bitesize chomps into interesting subjects on music & wellbeing.
In today’s episode, Nina offers her evolving thesis on the subject of ‘musical activism’ and the circumstances which led her to become a musical activist.
Let’s dive into the topic together and seek out opportunities to develop our relationship with music; here is our conversation starter on Musical Activism.
#MusicHelps #BeefyTopics #MusicalActivism #KeepTheMusicFlowing #MusicalWalkabout

Sunday Jun 18, 2023

A thoroughly fascinating chat awaits...
In this episode of Music Helps, host Nina Clark is joined by the incomparable Holly Lyon-Hawk. Among the many strings in Holly's impressive bow are author, podcaster, multi-award-winning freelance Holistic Funeral Director and End of Life Doula. 
Holly shares her love of classical music, blows Nina's mind with her musical tools and reveals her musical heros.
Help us keep the music flowing by sharing this podcast with a buddy, and let us know in the comments below how music helps you!
#MusicHelps #Podcast #MusicalWalkabout #HollyLyonHawk #HolisticFuneralDirector #EndOfLifeDoula #AGentleGoodbye
https://www.hollylyonhawk.com/
https://www.gentlegoodbye.co.uk/
https://bit.ly/3NYahfN Koshi Chimes

Monday Jun 12, 2023

Aaaargh me hearties! Who doesn't love a shanty?!
Music Helps host Nina Clark is joined by the marvellous Susan Foster, who is, among other roles, Secretary of Hythe Dementia Awareness Forum, a dedicated collaborator with Musical Walkabout.
Susan discusses her love of the sea and how music plays into that, as well as revealing how learning a musical instrument was transformative for her.
Help us keep the music flowing by sharing this podcast with a friend, and comment below to tell us how music helps you!
#MusicHelps #MusicalWalkabout #SusanFoster #HytheDementiaAwarenessForum #Music #Dementia #Wellbeing #Volunteer #Volunteering #Songsters

Sunday Jun 04, 2023

Uh oh! Let's dive into a meaty subject...
Music Helps host Nina Clark, introduces the first in a series of 'Beefy Topics', bitesize chomps into interesting subjects on music & wellbeing.
Consider this the tip of the iceberg, as Nina offers personal insights into her music ethos.
Starting with curiosity, releasing expectations and exploring the possibilities of playfulness, this is our conversation starter on The Value Of Music.
#MusicHelps #BeefyTopics #KeepTheMusicFlowing #MusicalWalkabout

Sunday May 28, 2023

Prepare to be inspired!
Music Helps host Nina Clark is joined by the awesome Jo Hurley, dementia advocate and public speaker, to discuss how she uses music to live her best dementia life.
Always full of exciting ideas and brilliant energy, Jo received a young onset dementia diagnosis in her 40's, and has wasted no time since in seeking opportunities to raise awareness about dementia and share her experiences with the public, in training and through her advocacy.
Keep the chat going by leaving a comment, liking, sharing or subscribing, and let us know how music helps you!
#MusicHelps #JoHurley #YoungOnsetDementia #MusicalWalkabout #DementiaAdvocacy #PublicSpeaking #Music #Wellbeing #Dementia 

Sunday May 21, 2023

What makes an NHS staff member tick?
Music Helps host Nina Clark is joined by the brilliant Lisa Doherty, founder of Dementia Support Services CIC, to discuss using music for wellbeing.
In a joyful conversation, Lisa shares her love of country and classical music, how she uses music in her role as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS, and sets a musical intention!
Keep the chat going by leaving a comment, liking, sharing or subscribing, and let us know how music helps you!
#MusicHelps #MusicalWalkabout #LisaDoherty #OccupationalTherapist #NHS #HealthAndSocialCareStaff #DementiaSupportServices #Music #Wellbeing #Dementia

Sunday May 14, 2023

Welcome to the family!
In the first episode of Music Helps, Musical Walkabout founder and host Nina Clark is joined by none other than her very own sister, Squadron Leader Kate Bint, from the Royal New Zealand Air Force
In this juicy episode, Kate talks about her love of showtunes, shares her musical goals and becomes the very first person to spin the Musicaleidoscope!
Comment, like, share, subscribe and spread the word to help us keep the music flowing...
#MusicHelps #MusicalWalkabout #NinaClark #KateBint #SQNLDR #RNZAF #RoyalNewZealandAirForce #Showtunes #Family #Music #Wellbeing 

Music Helps ~ Launch Trailer

Tuesday May 09, 2023

Tuesday May 09, 2023

Welcome to Music Helps, a joyful exploration of the myriad ways music can support our wellbeing, hosted by Nina Clark, musical activist and founder of Musical Walkabout CIC

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Find Out More

Has 'Music Helps' got you curious about the connections between music, dementia and wellbeing? 

Want to learn more?

Learn why Nina is passionate about music and dementia https://www.musicalwalkabout.com/meet-the-founder

Visit https://www.musicalwalkabout.com/resources for free resources, tips and accessible tools

Want to sing along with Nina, wherever you are? https://youtube.com/live/hK3z5yx4ZGE

Interested in 'Music Helps' staff training? Book a free introductory chat https://calendly.com/musicalwalkabout/music-helps-introductory-chat

Hear what Nina's Musical Walkabout participants think, or leave your own feedback https://www.musicalwalkabout.com/testimonials

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