Janet
Janet
Music Therapy...and Recovery with Julie Reid
Music Therapy...and Recovery with Julie Reid
Music Therapy...and Recovery with Julie Reid
Saturday 6th September 2025
Discover how music therapy supports sobriety with Julie Reid's insights on resilience, self-expression, and emotional healing.
37 minutes
Inspiring
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Healing
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Sobriety Toolkit
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Creative Recovery Journeys
Empowering Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Music therapy is interactive and evidence-based.
- GIM helps process emotions and life transitions.
- Recovery goals are client-centred and self-directed.
- Music can aid in resilience and self-expression.
- Practical tips include mindful listening and playlists.
We have to learn to get comfortable with being uncomfortable.
What drives someone to seek a life without alcohol? Julie Reid, a music therapist from Johannesburg, shares her expertise on how music therapy can be a powerful ally in recovery. Unlike sound healing, music therapy is an interactive and evidence-based process that helps individuals build resilience and express themselves. Julie introduces Guided Imagery and Music (GIM), a method where curated music assists clients in processing emotions, grief, and life transitions.
Her approach is client-centred, allowing individuals to set their own goals in recovery, whether it’s finding their voice or building self-acceptance. Julie recounts her journey into music therapy, inspired by drum circles she led at a rehab clinic. These sessions uplifted patients and demonstrated the transformative power of music. Through formal training at The University of Pretoria, Julie honed her skills to help others navigate recovery and addiction.
Listeners are treated to practical tips on using music in recovery, such as mindful listening, creating playlists, and even learning an instrument. Julie shares a touching client story illustrating how music therapy can uncover emotional truths and support personal growth. So, how can music therapy help you face difficult emotions without turning to substances? Julie's insights provide a fresh perspective on managing sobriety.
If you’re curious about the role of music in your recovery journey, this episode offers both inspiration and practical advice. Are you ready to explore the harmony between music and healing? Tune in to discover how Julie's approach might resonate with your own path to sobriety.