Episode Nineteen- Music, Nature, and Human Connection with Joe Mailander of The Okee Dokee Brothers

Music has always been an essential aspect of the human experience. Throughout our development as a species, music has had the power to influence society and culture in countless ways. 

Music has been shown to impact our health and well-being by positively influencing mood, reducing anxiety, lowering blood pressure,  as well as improving sleep quality, mental alertness, focus, and memory. 

Music Therapy has been shown to improve physical rehabilitation, increase motivation, and provide an outlet for expressing and processing difficult emotions. 

Like nature, music makes us better. 

Welcome to Episode Nineteen of The Nature of Wellness Podcast. 

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On this episode, we sat down with Joe Mainlander, one-half of the Grammy-winning Okee Dokee Brothers. Along with his musical partner Justin Lansing, the five-time Parents’ Choice Award winners have created a special blend of Americana and Folk music full of life lessons and a love for the natural world. 

Join us as we talk to Joe about their unique journey into the genre, how music transcends many of the labels we place upon ourselves and others, and how a lifelong love of nature has influenced much of their professional work. We cover a range of topics such as interconnection, intergenerational interaction, social wellness, and the importance of “Play” in our lives.

Joe shares the deep meanings behind some of the songs on their latest album BRAMBLETOWN, how nature can positively impact human development, and the process behind their incredible songwriting and “mini-documentaries.” He even performs one of our favorite Okee Dokee  Brothers songs. 

This conversation made our souls sing (pun absolutely intended).

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We appreciate you all.

Be Well

-NOW

Okee Dokee Brothers Website: https://www.okeedokee.org

Okee Dokee Brothers Instagram: @okeedokeebros

Okee Dokee Brothers Twitter: @okeedokeebros

Brambletown Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2YfPpfdgvU

* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.

** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

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