Episode #11 Dori Staehle How You Can Drum Your Way To Better Health. It Boosts Your Body, Brain, Memory, And Mindset.

Welcome to the Professional Women's Wellness Podcast!

I’m Dr. Peggy Gleason, creator of the Mindful Eating Approach.

Today, we have a special guest, Dori Dori Staehle , the owner of Next Stage Drumming and the only certified drum therapist in North Carolina.

Dori’s journey into drumming and her unique approach to healing through rhythm is truly inspiring.

Key Topics:

Dori's Journey into Drumming:

• Dori shares how she discovered drumming at age 47 and auditioned for a rock band in her church without any prior experience.

• "I always had rhythm. I can keep a beat. I think, I hope, let’s find out."

The Healing Power of Drumming:

• The impact of drumming on mental and physical health, and how vibrations can be both calming and energizing.

• "Drumming is both calming and energizing at the same time because you’re hitting a drum with your hands and the vibrations go through your body."

Science Behind Drum Therapy:

• How drumming can mimic the effects of medications like Ritalin and Adderall for focus and emotional regulation.

• "One of my students said, ‘Ms. Dori, that’s how Ritalin and Adderall work,’ and I thought, ‘Maybe we found a natural solution.’"

Customized Drumming Programs:

• The development of personalized drumming programs for different needs, from ADHD to stress relief.

• "I created customized programs based on what the individual or the organization needs, and it works really well and really quickly."

Drumming for Physical and Emotional Healing:

• Dori’s personal experience using drumming to heal from a severe accident and how drumming can reduce pain and improve mood.

• "When you get knocked down, you can either give up or reach up and rise up. I reached up to God and asked for a way to heal myself and others."

Impact on Memory and Creativity:

• How drumming can enhance memory, especially in seniors, and boost creativity and productivity.

• "I’ve seen clients who have boosts in creativity and productivity, their mood is enhanced, and they feel more hopeful."

Practical Tips for Getting Started:

• Recommendations for beginners and the importance of consistency in drumming practice.

• "If you can count, you can drum. It’s about using a very easy and affordable tool anytime you need it."

Quotes from the Episode:

• "Drumming is both calming and energizing at the same time because you’re hitting a drum with your hands and the vibrations go through your body."

• "When you get knocked down, you can either give up or reach up and rise up. I reached up to God and asked for a way to heal myself and others."

Special Offer:

Dori offers a free gift for listeners—a blog post about the benefits of drumming and a 5-minute stress relief video for those who sign up for her newsletter.

Visit Next Stage Drumming to claim your gift.

Conclusion:

Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Professional Women's Wellness Podcast. We hope Dori’s insights on the healing power of drumming inspire you to explore this unique and effective wellness tool. Don’t forget to subscribe to our podcast for more expert interviews and health tips.

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