Ep. 22 Why Do We Play Some Songs On Repeat? Habit, Emotion and Ritual
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Ep. 22 Why Do We Play Some Songs On Repeat? Habit, Emotion and Ritual
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In this episode, we explore why we get stuck on one song, playing it over and over until it becomes the soundtrack to our lives. We dive into the neuroscience of repetition, unpacking why our brains love hearing the familiar. We also look at how looping music helps us process intense emotions, regulate our moods, and create comfort through ritual. Repetition in music is more than a habit. It’s a mirror, a memory, and a deeply human way of healing.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
01:22 The Brain Loves Repetition
09:02 Musical Repetition as Emotional Processing
14:55 Looping as Ritual: Comfort, Control and Regulation
20:02 Repetition in Culture and Tech: From Streaming to TikTok
24:21 What Your Repeat Song Says About You
27:40 Summary and Outro
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