Barry Goldstein: Lower Anxiety and Reconnect With Yourself Through Music

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Grammy Award–winning producer Barry Goldstein joins Cait Donovan to explore burnout and the healing power of music. Barry shares how chasing success in New York’s music scene drained the joy from his craft - until he began composing at the rhythm of a relaxed heart. That experiment sparked “acoustoceuticals,” music designed to calm the nervous system, restore heart-brain coherence, and reignite passion.

Together, Cait and Barry unpack why some music heals while other music agitates, how to use sound as “musical nutrition” throughout your day, and why your heartbeat may be the most powerful frequency of all. Burnout isn’t the end… it’s a chance to fan the flame back to life!

Episode Breakdown:

00:00 Introduction and Guest Barry Goldstein

03:26 Burnout in the Music Industry: Barry’s Story

08:04 Rediscovering Passion Through Heart-Centered Music

09:25 Healing at 60 Beats Per Minute

20:25 Entrainment: How Music Syncs With the Heart and Body

30:46 Resonance vs. Dissonance in Burnout Recovery

42:09 The Healing Power of Mantras and Daily Music Practices

Connect with Barry Goldstein:

Barry’s Website

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Connect with Barry on LinkedIn

Connect with Cait:

Initial Call with Cait

Initial Call with Sarah

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