About this episode

The episode explores the intersection of music, psychedelic therapy, and mental well-being through the experiences of musician Michael Sutherland and director Isabel Corfiatis.

Therapy using psychedelic substances and music to heal and improve mental well-being is a controversial practice. Music and the Mystical Experience, screening at this year's Doc Edge festival, follows New Zealand musician and sound engineer, Michael Sutherland as he creates six hours of soundscapes specifically designed to enhance the healing experience. Michael and director, Isabel Corfiatis talk to Susie about what happens when art and neuroscience converge.

People in this episode

Host: Susie

Guests: Michael Sutherland, Isabel Corfiatis

Topics covered

• psychedelic therapy
• music therapy
• mental well-being
• art and neuroscience
• soundscapes

Keywords

• psychedelics
• music
• healing
• mental health
• soundscapes
• therapy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Doc Edge festival, RNZ

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