In this episode, we explore why some songs feel impossible to listen to, instantly pulling us back into buried emotions and memories. From the way music intertwines with memory and emotion in the brain, to how tracks become bound up with trauma, grief, or heartbreak, we dive into the psychology of trigger songs. Through powerful listener stories of avoidance, reclamation and healing, we also unpack therapeutic approaches that can help us navigate painful music and even find ways to reclaim those tracks.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
01:52 The Science Behind Trigger Songs
08:59 When Songs Become Memories
13:56 Why It Hurts So Deeply
19:59 Listener Stories
31:36 Ways to Cope With Painful Music
38:23 Summary and Outro
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