Music Informed by Neurobiological Research for Optimal Healing – Ep857

Featuring Interview Guest, Trailblazing Psychologist, Musician, Diplomate Quantitative EEG Neuroscientist, Dr. Barbara Minton; and Performance Guest, Renowned Italian-Born Guitarist, Composer, Musician, Peppino D’Agostino, on The Life Changes Show, Episode 857

Interview Guest: DR. BARBARA MINTON; and Performance Guests: PEPPINO D’AGOSTINO

DR. BARBARA MINTON

Barbara A. Minton, PhD, is a trailblazing psychologist, musician, and neuroscientist whose innovative work bridges the powerful intersection of music, neuroscience, and emotional healing. As the driving force behind the album “Calm the Storm,” Dr. Minton has dedicated her career to harnessing the therapeutic power of music, drawing on both rigorous scientific expertise and profound personal devotion.

Educational and Professional Background
Dr. Minton earned her BA in Psychology, summa cum laude, from the University of Denver, followed by PhDs in Psychology with an emphasis in developmental and child clinical practice. Demonstrating her deep commitment to brain science, she is Board Certified in Neurofeedback and holds the distinction of Diplomate in Quantitative Electroencephalogram (QEEG).

Her diverse career includes private clinical practice in Boise, Idaho, serving as Mental Health Education Coordinator for the State of Alaska’s Department of Health and Social Services, and as Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Alaska Southeast. These roles have allowed her to cultivate expertise not just in psychological assessment and neurofeedback, but also in the deeply human areas of giftedness and hypnotherapy.

Thought Leader in Neuroscience and Healing
Dr. Minton’s approach is uniquely rooted in science and soul. She draws on cutting-edge neurobiological principles to compose and curate music that activates key regulatory systems in the brain, supporting parasympathetic activation, reducing stress, and fostering deep calm. Her musical projects are informed by EEG analysis and sophisticated biofeedback, highlighting measurable impacts on brain networks. Her expertise is widely recognized—in recent years, she has presented at international conferences, including the Biofeedback Federation of Europe and The Association for Applied Psychophysiology and Biofeedback, and contributed to major reference works on quantitative EEG and neuromodulation.

But Dr. Minton’s artistry carries something transcendent: a quietly transformative and loving energy, arising from collaborations with world-class musician Peppino D’Agostino. Her music offers listeners a sacred pause and a place to return to themselves, aiming to create profound spaces for healing, restoration, and self-connection—especially vital in today’s culture of anxiety and overstimulation.

Community Engagement & Workshops
Beyond her clinical and research endeavors, Dr. Minton is a passionate educator and workshop leader. She crafts transformative experiences—such as “Awaken Your Authentic Self” retreats and Neuroscience Informed Music workshops—inviting participants of all backgrounds to explore music as a tool for enhanced mental health, brain optimization, and emotional well-being. Through visualizations, hypnotherapy, and biofeedback, she guides groups toward self-discovery, empowerment, and joy.

A Vision for Wholeness
Whether supporting clients through neurofeedback, presenting groundbreaking brain research, or inspiring audiences through music, Dr. Minton’s work is a testament to the healing potential of integrating science, creativity, and compassion. The album “Calm the Storm” embodies her mission: to provide a gentle, spacious, and deeply personal invitation to rest, emotional repair, and wholeness.

Find, Feel Into, and Follow Dr. Barbara Minton’s passion at: https://musicandhealing.net/home,

drbarbminton.com