Can music make fertility treatment less stressful? Or more successful? We meet one of the world’s leading music therapists, Dr. Alison Short, associate professor at Western Sydney University. Music can humanise and de-stress, making it a compelling tool for managing anxiety and promoting wellbeing. We discuss how and when music can be used during the fertility process, and the role of music therapy in addressing issues in more depth. Our music choices are unique, says Alison, but she talks about the kind of music that may work best. She shares her research findings on music and fertility treatment, reflecting on the music tracks that comforted us during our own fertility struggles. Music is uniquely powerful. IVF patients could benefit from this. Close your eyes – and listen.
Official podcast website: https://fertility-spotlight.com
Instagram: @fertilityspotlight
Alison Short: https://researchers.westernsydney.edu.au/en/persons/alison-short/
Producer: David Roper, Heavy Entertainment
Extract from Dum Transisset Sabbatum, by John Taverner, performed by The Choir of The Queen’s College, Oxford, conducted by Owen Rees. Label: Signum Classics. Used with permission.
Extract from Dido’s Lament, from Dido and Aeneas, by Henry Purcell, performed by Armonico Consort, conducted by Christopher Monks. Soprano: Rachael Lloyd. Label: Signum Classics. Used with permission.
Extract from La Fille Aux Cheveux De Lin, by Claude Debussy, performed by Anna Tysbuleva (piano). Label: Signum Classics. Used with permission.
Extract from Messiah, by George Friderich Handel (arr. Mozart), performed by The Huddersfield Choral Society, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir. Charles Mackerras. Label: Signum Classics. Used with permission.
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