Guided Harmonies: Music & Therapy
I create pieces of music and combine them with my words to bring listeners a greater sense of well being. Each episode addresses an emotional need or challenge. I like to think of them as 'micro-therapy' as they are all around 10 minutes or so, yet the vibrations of the music work efficiently to move the body and mind into a grounded place. I've been on my own journey of healing throughout my adult life, and I've discovered that composing these are healing and guiding for me personally. I like offering them out to anyone who could respond to their benefits. Every episode is different and may evoke a different emotional response. Seek out the ones that work for you when you need them. Guided Harmonies is the combination of original words put to therapeutic music, all written and created by me: Margaret Dahlberg. I also offer personal music, created for clients specific emotional needs: guidedharmonies.com
Episodes
55 episodes
GH - Recovery
Now with words, this episode reminds us that recovering is an ongoing and gradual process. This piece was inspired by a mountain spring, joyfully babbling in the warm sun after a heavy spring snowstorm.
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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8:23
GH - Waves
Now with words, I released the music alone back in May. The waves were recorded in Northern California as I sat in the warm sun on a peaceful and beautiful beach. Let the words added to this podcast episode take you to a relaxing beach where yo...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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8:49
GH - Floating (re-release)
From March, 2022, I listened to this and decided that the vocals were too quiet for the music. It's more accessible for listeners to access in it's new form since we download our podcasts. Enjoy Floating into a deeper place of self-acceptance. ...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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9:38
Soaring - Music only
Composed one year ago, prepare to soar without the words, as I prepare to release my latest music-only album in June with this song and many others on Guided Harmonies: Recovering.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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7:46
Beautiful Dream - music only
I wrote this song last year after being shocked and appalled by the mass graves found at the indigenous residential schools that were forced upon our native Canadians over the past 150 years. Instead of creating a sad song, I decided to write a...
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Season 4
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9:20
Recovery II - music only
As I completed my instrumental album, I felt this final track was missing something so I added flute to the original version. Flowing stream recorded on Columbia Falls Mountain Easter weekend 2022.
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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6:56
Body & Soul - music only
Released a year ago, here is Body & Soul without words. Look for this song and others in June when Guided Harmonies: Recovering is released on all of the streaming and download sites.
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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13:25
Powerful Powerlessness - music only
As I prepare to release my next album (Guided Harmonies: Recovering, June 2022) I am sharing the music-only versions of songs past. Enjoy!
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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8:42
GH - Recovery - music only
Spring is here and who isn't ready for a little recovery? I recorded the stream on Columbia Falls Mountain in Montana from a stream that was abundant with a heavy spring snow storm melt. The last in this cycle, I will be releasing an album of t...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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6:54
GH - Waves - music only
Life often does not go as expected. And yet one predictability is all aspects of life come and go in waves. I recorded the waves in this piece while on vacation in Napa, California, as a smart phone video. I was sitting on Rock Point Beach havi...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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7:16
Beautiful Dream - music only
We all have our childhood dreams for feeling of loved and accepted. This music only version of my June 4 release was inspired by the challenges I felt trying to reconcile the ongoing extreme suffering of children. From Indigenous residential sc...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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12:34
GH - Momentum - music only
Sometimes I need the words, sometimes I don't. Therefore, new to season 4, I am added 'music only' files so you don't have to wait for the entire album to drop. Music from seasons 1-3 can be found on all of the streaming sites in music by Marga...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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9:26
GH - Momentum
This week's episode was inspired by those who experience significant events that cause a sense of a loss of momentum. We often feel discouraged when we lose our footing from unexpected occurrences. This piece is designed to create a revitalized...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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11:20
GH - Ballast - music only
Sometimes I need the words, sometimes I don't. Therefore, new to season 4, I am added 'music only' files so you don't have to wait for the entire album to drop. Music from seasons 1-3 can be found on all of the streaming sites in music by Marga...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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8:30
GH - Ballast
In order to float and feel free, we need ballast to keep ourselves grounded and steady at the same time. This is the great balancing act that keeps us all on course. This week's episode brings you a sense of presence and strength as it connects...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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10:34
GH - Floating - music only
Music only, Floating was created after my own experience exploring internal struggles and finding the image of floating quite comforting. guidedharmonies.com
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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8:08
GH - Floating
Back for another season, this week's episode focuses on breathing from a place of kindness and gentleness. guidedharmonies.com
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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9:44
GH - Beautiful Dream
This week's episode, Childhood Dream, is about the aspects of our childhood that we grieve. This episode is not about darkness or sadness, it focuses on creating the beauty, joy and innocence that we wish for all children. guidedharmonies...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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10:49
GH - Soaring
Have you noticed that the pandemic has created discord between you and some of your people? This week's episode promotes a sense of love and acceptance for all the perspectives you hear of from others, even the ones may find challenging. It is ...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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9:35
GH - Body & Soul
Today's episode takes a break from the mental/emotional and goes on a physical body exploration. Using somatic awareness you can bring yourself into the present, alleviating anxiety, insomnia or simply promoting a sense of deep relaxation. guid...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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15:12
GH - Powerful Powerlessness
Sometimes we confuse 'growth' with a desire to become different. What if you could truly accept your imperfections? Imagine the power that comes with accepting your powerlessness to change your internal wiring. Of course you will continue to gr...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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10:00
GH - Loving Commitments
Today’s episode, Loving Commitments, is all about making that change that always seems an arm's length away. This will be the last for a little while, for I am making my own loving commitment to expand my Guided Harmonies offerings. I will be o...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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11:02
GH - Emotional Inventory
This week's episode invites you to explore your emotional self. What if we could release our emotions just as efficiently and effectively as we can release our bodily wastes? Talk about emotionally healthy! guidedharmonies.com
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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13:41
GH - Departures & Arrivals
This episode takes you on a journey that connects you with your mind & body, allowing you to depart from your active brain to your deeper self. My music & words are combined to create a somatic experience, allowing you a greater sense o...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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11:50
GH - Resignation & Surrender
When we resign ourselves to our reality, this creates an opportunity for surrender. This allows for a greater sense of core acceptance for ourselves and all that is. Guided Harmonies is a podcast that represents the therapeutic music and words ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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11:04