Playlist Prescription

We are surrounded by music: in supermarkets, gyms, cars, waiting rooms. It plays in the background of our daily lives, so much so that we forget how deeply it can affect us. But new scientific research reveals that music isn't just entertainment or ambience: it can reduce stress, alleviate pain, improve sleep, sharpen focus and boost emotional resilience. In Playlist Prescription, behavioural expert Sanneke Langendoen shows readers how to harness music as an intentional, everyday tool for mental and emotional well-being. Her method is grounded in neuroscience, psychology and dozens of interviews with experts, from neurologists to sound therapists, and organised around twelve clear goals, from finding calm to sparking creativity to reconnecting with others. Music is the most accessible tool to boost your daily life. In an age of burnout and overstimulation, Langendoen offers readers an uplifting and surprisingly practical path to greater energy and peace of mind. It's about how anyone - regardless of age or background - can use music intentionally to feel more grounded and alive.