Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
Welcome to "Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness," hosted by 65-year-old Wendy Limbertie, who had gastric sleeve surgery in March 2018. This podcast covers bariatric surgery, post-surgery weight regain, and living with obesity as a senior. We'll also discuss loneliness, health issues, and goal-setting. Featuring real conversations, expert insights, and personal stories, this podcast is for everyone—not just millennials—seeking inspiration and support. Join us in finding wellness together, celebrating small wins, and navigating challenges.
Finding Wendy: My Journey to Wellness!
Episode 6 - From Bariatric Surgery to Music Therapy Brynn's Goal: To share the Power of Music as Medicine
Episode 6 - A conversation with Brynn Albanese
In this conversation, Wendy Limbertie interviews Brynn Albanese, a musician, about her background and achievements in the music industry. They discuss Brynn's journey as a multi-genre violinist, her experiences playing with different orchestras, and her transition to improvisation. They also talk about the impact of the pandemic on Brynn's career and personal life, including her decision to undergo bariatric surgery and become a certified music practitioner and death doula. Brynn shares her struggles with weight and the challenges she faced in maintaining her health. Overall, the conversation highlights Brynn's resilience and dedication to her music and wellness journey. Brynn shares her journey as a certified music practitioner and end-of-life doula, using music as a form of therapy and healing for patients. She discusses her experiences playing music for patients in hospitals and memory care facilities, and the impact it has on their well-being. Brynn also talks about the challenges she faces in her work and the importance of managing expectations. She highlights the need for music to be integrated into the culture and environment of hospitals as a complementary care program. Brynn's ultimate goal is to do a TED Talk on the power of music as medicine.
Please consider donating to Brynn's important work!
www.brynnalbanese.com/donate
More Links discussed in this Episode:
- https://ecologistics.org/
- Music for Healing and Transition Program- https://www.mhtp.org/
- International End of Life Doula Association - https://www.mhtp.org/
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:58 The Impact of the Pandemic
09:06 Bariatric Surgery and Music Therapy
15:46 Resilience and Dedication in the Music Industry
45:20 Introduction: Brynn's Journey as a Certified Music Practitioner
48:08 The Miraculous Effects of Music on Patients
50:33 The Power of Music for Cognitively Impaired Patients
01:02:36 Managing Expectations in Music Therapy
01:19:13 Brynn's Goal: A TED Talk on the Power of Music as Medicine
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My Book on Amazon: Here is a link to my first Children's Book, "Wendy Rides an Elephant," based on a true story!