Living Well Into The Future

Living Well Into The Future - Episode 30: Musical Connection

“We explore how people across generations connect and collaborate through music In this episode of ‘Living Well into the Future,’ host Julie B. Adler explores how people across generations connect and collaborate through music. Featuring insights from Bonnie Bewick Brown, first violinist at the Boston Symphony Orchestra; Daniel Anastasio, Artistic Director of multiple music organizations; and Ryan Laboy, singer and choral conductor. The discussion highlights how music fosters communal bonds, supports collaborative efforts among artists, and strengthens cultural identities, from local initiatives to the historic Estonian singing revolution. Listeners will discover the vital role music plays in bringing people together and inspiring collective harmony.”

Living Well Into The Future - Episode 29: Healing Music

Host Julie B. Adler, explores the inherent power of music to heal as experienced in music therapy and through the emerging role of social prescribing as she speaks with guests, Ryan José LaBoy,  and Dr. Penny Roberts. Ryan is a singer, conductor, and artistic director, who directs the Berkshire Children’s Chorus and the Berkshire Concert Choir. Dr. Penny Roberts is a distinguished music therapist from New Orleans with over two decades of experience and advanced degrees in piano pedagogy, music therapy, and aging.

Living Well Into The Future - Episode 28: Beyond The Notes: Musicians Nurture Communities

Host Julie B Adler explores the role of music in building communities with musicians Ryan José LaBoy and  Daniel Anastasio. Singer, conductor, and artistic director Ryan José LaBoy has deep interests in community music and social prescribing. Daniel Anastasio, a solo pianist and artistic director  connects diverse audiences to classical music using innovative methods like outdoor concerts and engaging explanations.

Living Well Into The Future - Episode 27: Culture and Community Art

The focus is on the intersection of art, culture, and community with an emphasis on resilience. Host Julie B Adler interviews  two successful artists and teachers, Margaret Craig and Ricky Armendáriz, who discuss their artistic processes, influences, and the role of art in fostering community and addressing ecological and social themes.

Living Well Into the Future - Episode 26: Healing Art

Host Julie B. Adler discusses how art contributes to healing and resilience in medical settings, enhances community building, and improves personal well-being with Dr. Joel T. Katz, Brooke DiGiovanni Evans, and Megan Carleton. The conversation explores their work at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and Harvard Medical School, detailing how art is used to train healthcare providers and support patient care. The episode invites listeners to reflect on the benefits of integrating art into healthcare and to consider how they can incorporate these ideas into their own lives.