Music and Mental Health

Music and Mental Health
This is episode one of a new series inspired by comments from my Now Spinning Magazine Patrons and Subscribers.
I use the phrase music is the healer a lot in my videos and I wanted to explain why I think it is. I have experienced anxiety many times in my life and at other times felt I was walking through treacle to get anything done. This series of videos is designed to help others realise and experiment with the power of music to make you feel more aware and alive.

Music will change the atmosphere of any room or place it is played in. In turn that will change how you think and feel.

Music and Mental Health Ep1
This is episode two of a new series inspired by comments from my Patrons and Subscribers.
Thank you for all your postive feedback on the first episode. It meant a great deal to me that this video series is helping you and others. Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested.

If you want to get in touch with me privately you can contact me via the Now Spinning Magazine website.

Music is the healer and the doctor.

Music and Mental Health Ep2
This is episode three of a new series inspired by comments from my Patrons and Subscribers.
Thank you for all your postive feedback on the first two episodes.
Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested.

Music and Mental Health – Ep3
You Can’t Have a Set Back Unless You Have Moved Forward
This is episode four of a new series inspired by comments from my Patrons and YouTube Subscribers.
Thank you for all your postive feedback on this series.
Please feel free to share with anyone you think might be interested.

Music and Mental Health – Ep4
You Can’t Have a Set Back Unless You Have Moved Forward
This is episode five of a new series inspired by comments from my Patrons and YouTube Subscribers.
Thank you for all your postive feedback on this series.

Music and Mental Health – Ep5
Faulty Thinking how to spot it and to stop it
Ask yourself …Are You Sure?
This is episode six of a new series inspired by comments from my Patrons and YouTube Subscribers.
Thank you for all your postive feedback on this series.

Music and Mental Health – Ep6
Feeling overwhelmed with what to play next or not connecting to what you already have

This is episode six of a new series inspired by comments from my Patrons and YouTube Subscribers.
Thank you for all your postive feedback on this series.

Music and Mental Health – Ep7

Feeling overwhelmed with what to play next or not connecting to what you already have

Music and Mental Health – Ep8
Tribute Videos take a lot out of me and it has made me realise there is no time for keeping box sets or albums sealed or not playing that rare pressing. Dive in and enjoy them now.

Music for Mental Health (Episode 9)
In this episode, I invite you to rediscover the joy of truly listening to an album—no distractions, no multitasking. Learn how focusing on each instrument, lyric, and melody can transform your mood and foster a deeper connection with the music you love. Whether you’re new to collecting vinyl or have a massive CD library, the power of active listening can bring new life to old favorites and enhance your emotional well-being.

Music and Mental Health : Episode 10
This episode is completely unscripted, inspired by a reflective moment during my daily walk along the coastal path. A few recent conversations I’ve had—particularly with Steve Hackett, Tony Banks, and others—have sparked my thinking about the profound impact music has on our lives.

Phil Aston is editor of Now Spinning Magazine