FCM220: The Rhythm Remembers: Music as Medicine for Movement, Mood, and Meaning with Emma Marshall

What if music isn’t just a good playlist in your classes, but the
most powerful tool you have to transform how your clients feel,
heal, and remember your brand?


In this unforgettable episode of the Fitcarma Podcast, we sit
down with Emma Marshall, researcher, educator,
and author of Music is Medicine, to explore the deep, untapped
potential of music as a tool for nervous system regulation,
emotional imprinting, and embodied experience.


Emma’s story begins with a collapse—burnout, illness, and a body
that wouldn’t respond to words. What brought her back was rhythm,
movement, basslines, repetition, and dance. Her work now bridges
global sound traditions, neuroscience, and somatic healing to
show us how music isn’t entertainment. It’s technology for
healing, connection, and community.


Whether you’re a studio owner, creative director, or fitness
leader, this conversation will reframe how you think about music
inside your brand experience. We discuss:




Why your playlists might be overstimulating your clients
instead of regulating them




The key moments in a class where music can shift emotional
states




How rhythm creates memory, loyalty, and trust in your brand




Why reclaiming ritual in group fitness may be the future of
retention




How to lead your team toward more intentional, immersive
experiences




If you care about client retention, emotional resonance, and
becoming a studio people don’t just attend but truly feel, this
is a must-listen.


Connect with Emma Marshall
Website: https://mimhq.co.uk
Book: Music is Medicine on Amazon


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team?
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