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Jul 2023
36m 54s

life without music

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About this episode

Music sometimes feels like an intrinsic part of our lives, living life without it would be missing out on a lot. Who says? We are fed this idea that music brings us feel-good emotions and sensations that nothing else can achieve. Having given up music for 6 months, I talk about the struggle of leaving music, but also the undeniable sweetness that comes along with that-sweetness that not everyone can taste because of their insatiable dependence on music.

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