Music: Not Just a Playlist, but Coping Strategies and Healing

What even is music therapy—and why does it matter to parents? In this heart-filled episode, Emry sits down with music psychotherapist Al Hoberman to explore how music supports connection, regulation, and resilience in everyday life. From singing in the bath to powering through surgery with Idina Menzel on loop, they unpack how music lives in our bones, our memories, and our relationships. Whether you’re raising kids, healing your nervous system, or just trying to survive the day—this episode offers both soulful insight and practical tools.

03:05 – What is music therapy?
07:20 – Music as our first language
10:20 – Emry’s cancer and music story
16:10 – How music held every emotion
21:00 – Songs from childhood as connection
26:20 – Helping kids transition with music
29:45 – Music as regulation for parents

Find out more about Al Hoberman: https://www.soundbalancetherapy.com/

Learn more about working with Emry Kettle: https://www.emrykettle.com/