Podcast Episode 21: Our Brain....& Music

We have great pleasure welcoming Anna Saez Espinosa - originally born in Girona (Spain), she is a 5th Year Medical Student at University of Barcelona, Spain .. and a Soul & Blues singer! In Episode 20, Anna provides truly fascinating insights and easy to understand examples of the effects of music on our bodies. She describes how music (including pitch and tone of the human voice) stimulates parts of our brains which in turn influences our behaviour and expressions. Music is a universal language - both ancient and modern - which all people are familiar with. Music has a huge power to evoke memories and emotions which are experienced both internally (affecting our hormones and cells) as well as externally (emotions of happiness, sadness..). When we make or listen to music we forget about our concerns, worries and fears .. music has an extraordinary power that unites and uplifts us. Stay tuned for Episode 21 which will continue to explore how our brains react to music. Until then, stay safe & well .. and enjoy whatever you music excites, soothes and heals you! Join the Leg Club community around the UK (and beyond) and, together, let's help all generations adapt to a society that benefits all.

Dr Anna Galazka, a lecturer in Management, Employment and Organisation Section, Cardiff Business School. Anna talks through findings from her post-doctoral research in which she observed the practice of 'social values creation' within Leg Clubs.

Listen to Ellie Lindsay OBE stressing the importance and benefits of relationships between the mature and the younger generation in today’s culture and society Loneliness and social isolation can also have serious consequences on an individual’s physical, mental, and social health.

Listen to Cate Bain describing the importance that social media plays within the Leg Club community. Cate outlines the purpose of the Leg Club Podcasts and how individuals can contribute with their stories.

We welcome a new speaker Mr Mike Hoskins who is Chair of the Leg Club Foundation and has a long association with the charity as he was instrumental in its inception in 2004. Mike is discussing the benefits of cycling. This interesting podcast not only covers the physical aspects of cycling but the little know benefits to your mental health.

We welcome two new speakers, Sam Williams and Jane Mayes who currently work for Essity, one of our Leg Club Industry Partners. Sam and Jane are discussing taking a central role in my wound care journey with the listener gaining a better understanding of supported self-care, self-care and as a patient taking a role in your wound healing journey.