#9 - Exploring Brain Music with Masha Brodskaya and Brian Forbes

Exploring Reality, Maybe

In this episode, we dive into the captivating world of music and neuroscience with two pioneering experts, Masha Brodskaya and Brian Forbes. Masha, a Grammy-nominated musician, producer, and educator, merges classical performance, neuroscience, and holistic body practices to create groundbreaking work. Brian, a Grammy award-winning producer, guitarist, and composer, complements Masha's approach with his expertise in meditation, energy work, and neuroscience studies at Johns Hopkins University. Together, they have achieved something extraordinary—they recorded the host, Jody R. Weiss’s brainwaves and transformed them into music!

Join us as we explore their journey and the incredible GCI Planet initiative, which supports Ukrainian civilians, particularly women and children, through humanitarian aid and virtual concerts like "U for Ukraine." Masha shares her deeply personal experiences growing up in Ukraine and the profound impact of the invasion on her work and social activism. We also delve into their innovative NexVox project, inspired by a serendipitous moment at Carnegie Hall, which integrates classical music, virtual and augmented reality, and neuroscience to create a unique auditory and visual experience.

Discover how Masha and Brian's groundbreaking work in neurofeedback and AI integration can influence states of consciousness and cognitive performance, offering therapeutic benefits for those suffering from anxiety, depression, PTSD, and more. Learn about their ongoing research, retreats, and upcoming app release, designed to bring this transformative technology to a broader audience.

Tune in for an enlightening conversation that bridges art, technology, and human potential. Support their efforts and be inspired by the resilience and creativity of these incredible artists.