A concussion once left violinist Jennifer Koh unsure if she’d ever perform again — and launched her into the world of neuroscience. Researchers Christina Hugenschmidt and Christina Soriano have spent the last decade studying how dance impacts cognition, and are working to determine the optimal dose to help with neurological issues.   In this episode, Brian Cole explores what's happening in our heads when we engage with the arts, from motor planning and memory networks activated by music to the surprising ways creative movement can support brain health. Listen as artists and scientists break down what the arts reveal about the brain, and what that could mean for the future of health care. The Arts & Everything is a podcast by UNCSA Media hosted by Brian Cole. Producers are Maria Wurttele and Sasha Hartzell. Executive producers are Katherine Johnson and Kory Kelly, and Louie Poore is associate producer. Creative design is Alli Myers Gagnon and digital strategy is Natalie Shrader. Music was composed by Chris Heckman and performed by Chris Heckman, André Vasconcellos, Miah Kay Cardoza and Gabe Lopez. The violin music in this episode is by Jennifer Koh.   Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

How can the arts bring us together in a divided world?  In the premiere episode of "The Arts & Everything," Brian Cole sits down with award-winning actor Stephen McKinley Henderson and artist Philippa Pham Hughes to talk arts and empathy. Through personal stories and inspiring projects, they explore how art can bridge divides, foster understanding, and create meaningful connections across social and political lines. Stay connected and follow us on Instagram: @theartsandeverything (https://www.instagram.com/theartsandeverything). For transcripts, extended content, and more, visit: uncsa.edu/artsandeverything (http://uncsa.edu/artsandeverything). "The Arts & Everything" is a podcast by UNCSA Media hosted by Brian Cole. Development producers are Maria Wurttele and Sasha Hartzell. Executive producers are Katherine Johnson and Kory Kelly. Creative Direction & Design is Alli Myers Gagnon and Digital Strategy & Distribution is Natalie Shrader. Music was composed by Chris Heckman and performed by Chris Heckman, André Vasconcellos, Miah Kay Cardoza and Gabe Lopez. Motion Graphics & Video Editing is Mark Jabourian. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.