MindTravel: Silent Concerts, Walking Meditations, and the Science of Musical Healing

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Living to 100 Club

Joseph M. Casciani, PhD

100 episodes

1 week ago

The Living to 100 Club is an exciting take on getting older. The Living to 100 Club members turn aging on its head knowing and understanding age is only a number. The Living to 100 Club is for everyone of all ages who wants to maintain a positive outlook about our futures, offering fresh and inspiring perspectives on aging successfully, no matter how much help we may need adapting to growing older. Whether we’re still running marathons or confined to a wheelchair, we can always keep a positive frame of mind, look forward to events in our future, and plan on living to 100. The Living to 100 Club brings together topics on successful aging, overcoming obstacles, staying positive in the face of adversity, healthy lifestyles, starting new chapters and doing what you can’t. The Club podcast guests share their stories, give professional advice on wellness, and offer explanations about living life to its fullest.

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MindTravel: Silent Concerts, Walking Meditations, and the Science of Musical Healing

Living to 100 Club

40 minutes 33 seconds

1 week ago

MindTravel: Silent Concerts, Walking Meditations, and the Science of Musical Healing

MindTravel founder Murray Hidary joins Living to 100 Club's Dr. Casciani to explore how live, improvisational piano -- delivered through silent concerts on beaches and in parks -- can quiet the noise and open space for reflection, connection, and renewal. We discuss MindTravel’s walking meditation (in-person and virtual). We learn the brain and body benefits of music + movement. Explore what happens when a pianist composes in real time with the ocean, wind, and the spontaneous sounds of life. Murray shares how headphones create an intimate, meditative experience – even in a crowd – and why emotional processing is foundational to health span and lifespan. Plus: program design, community partnerships, and a preview of the Florida beach tour (with Deerfield Beach on the radar). Stay to the end for a short music sample from Murray’s catalog and details on how to experience MindTravel near you.

Key Themes & Takeaways

Silent Concerts: Headphone-based live piano creates a personal, inward experience in open public spaces.

Music + Movement: Walking meditations leverage dual benefits – physiological regulation and emotional processing.

Improvisation with Nature: Ambient sounds (waves, wind, even trains) become part of the composition.

Well-Being: Connections among emotional health, social engagement, and long-term brain/body benefits.

Community Model: 160+ events/year through city and parks partnerships; scalable, low-impact footprint.

Technology as Bridge: Headsets, livestreams, and virtual walks expand access without diluting presence.

Mini Bio

Murray Hidary is a multi-disciplinary artist and tech pioneer. His purpose-driven approach is at the heart of his business success, acclaim as a visual artist and global recognition as a musician. Hidary has brought MindTravel to iconic theaters and spectacular outdoor venues in over 100 cities the world over. From the deserts of the Middle East to the first-ever piano concert on the continent of Antarctica, Hidary seeks to bridge gaps in understanding through the universal language of music. He is particularly interested in the human experience and, through MindTravel, helps people better connect with themselves and one another.

For Our Listeners

Murray's Website: MindTravel.com

Explore upcoming MindTravel events: https://mindtravel.com