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What if the song you can’t stop playing isn’t random? What if it’s pointing to something you want - or someone you’re becoming?

DJ Hesta Prynn’s Music Is Therapy is a podcast about identity - and how music shapes the way we see ourselves, make decisions, and move through the world.

Hosted by Hesta Prynn, an NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, each month focus... more

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Latest Episodes

Want to know how professional DJs build playlists that feel intentional instead of random?

In this solo episode, DJ Hesta Prynn shares the exact playlist curation and DJ mixing techniques she used to create the official July 4th playlist for Renais... more

Are you feeling an overwhelming sense of fatigue that seems impossible to shake off? Join DJ Hesta Prynn, a licensed therapist and passionate advocate for emotional well-being, as she uncovers the deeper messages behind our exhaustion in this enlight... more

What if you’re not actually bad at having fun? What if you’ve just been looking for it in the wrong places?

In this episode of the Music is Therapy podcast, DJ and licensed therapist Hesta Prynn sits down with comedian and writer Josh Gondelman for... more

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Have you ever felt a song speak directly to your soul, guiding you through heartbreak or lifting you from anxiety? Join DJ Hesta Prynn in this enlightening episode of DJ Hesta Prynn's Music is Therapy, where we dive deep into the therapeutic power of... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Erica Matluck
Doctor and mental health practitioner featured as a guest
Episode: Why Are We So Tired? (with Dr Erica Matluck)
Josh Gondelman
Comedian
Comedian
Episode: Fun is Not a Destination: A Fun Audit with Comedian Josh Gondelman on Music is Therapy with DJ Hesta Prynn
Lynn Hoffman
Host of Music Saved Me; veteran interviewer and music/media figure
Music Saved Me
Episode: Healing Through Song: DJ Hesta Prynn and Lynn Hoffman Explore Music's Transformative Power for Emotional Well-Being
Tegan Quin
One half of Tegan and Sara, Canadian musician
Tegan and Sara
Episode: Tegan Quin Shares Joyful Insights on Music, Emotional Healing, and the Importance of Connection in Life
John Oates
Musician, Hall & Oates co-founder
Hall & Oates
Episode: Discovering Identity and Healing: John Oates on Music as Therapy with DJ Hesta Prynn's Insights
Priyanka Wali
Physician, comedian, and co-host of Health Stuff podcast
Health Stuff (IHeart)
Episode: Ketamine 101 (with Dr. Priyanka Wali)
Halim Flowers
Artist, author, entrepreneur, and activist who spent 22 years incarcerated
Artist, author, entrepreneur, activist
Episode: Creativity Is the Most Underrated Form of Therapy (with Halim Flowers)
Vienna Pharaon
Licensed therapist, also known as the mindful MFT
Author of The Origins of You
Episode: This Is Why You Cry in the Car (with Vienna Pharaon)
Heidi Hartwig
Photographer, filmmaker, founder of Friends from New York
Friends from New York
Episode: How to Find Your People (with Heidi Hartwig)

Host

Hesta Prynn
Host of the show; NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist with a focus on Music Connection Therapy that uses songs to explore identity and life decisions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 56 ratings
  • So insightful and human

    With the proliferation of AI slop out there this podcast is even more of a standout for why human art matters. I feel like Hesta is my cool aunt letting me in to the secrets of life through the lens of her amazing experiences and the tremendous power of music

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    according2moi
    Canadaa month ago
  • Hesta is the besta

    I love the way Hesta uses music as a vehicle to build bridges, process trauma, and create essential conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WestEggGatsby
    United States4 months ago
  • Hesta saved me

    This pod is really funny and really deep at the same time. I feel like Hesta and I would be best friends. This podcast makes me happy.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HumbyTheGreat
    United States6 months ago
  • Yassss

    Needed this show! Therapy we needed

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Startship 567
    United States6 months ago
  • Great takes

    I’m enjoying this so much so far! So glad I found you <3

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    princesssultana
    Canada7 months ago

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The host's blend of therapy insight and music culture is refreshing and unique.
Guests bring depth; discussions feel both insightful and accessible.
Energetic, hopeful, and a little cheeky—great for fans of music and wellness.
Clear, human storytelling that feels like a conversation with a friend who truly cares.

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Ketamine 101 (with Dr. Priyanka Wali)
Q: Can the benefits be achieved without using ketamine, and how might one apply these practices more broadly?
Yes. Music alone can create open states; practices like walks, nature exposure, breathwork, and intention-setting can foster openness and potentially lead to meaningful personal breakthroughs even without the medication.
Ketamine 101 (with Dr. Priyanka Wali)
Q: What goes on in a ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (CAP) session from start to finish?
CAP begins with thorough medical screening and intake, sets a clear intention, and uses grounding practices; music is selected to mirror the drug's onset and deepen resonance, followed by an integration phase the next day to consolidate insights.
Creativity Is the Most Underrated Form of Therapy (with Halim Flowers)
Q: How do you survive what you've been through and end up on the other side?
Halim describes transforming trauma into resilience through imagination, continuous learning, and a strong support network, which enabled him to become a cultural engineer who uses art to heal and empower others.
Why Does Everyone Love Fleetwood Mac? (with Alan Light)
Q: Where do you find community around music today?
Alan Light talks about finding and building communities through live experiences, radio panels, and personal connections beyond mainstream arena shows.
Why Does Everyone Love Fleetwood Mac? (with Alan Light)
Q: What does it feel like to connect with a guest on a deeply personal interview?
Hesta Prynn emphasizes the emotional and therapeutic aspects of music, seeking a raw, non-narrative response rather than a polished prefrontal analysis.

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This show blends music, therapy, and personal storytelling to explore how songs shape identity, decisions, and relationships. Each episode uses a theme—ranging from money and love to career and self-worth—through conversation with guests, practical exercises, and the host's signature Music Connection Therapy method. A standout aspect is the host's dual lens as NYC-based DJ and licensed therapist, which lends clinical insight wrapped in accessible, culture-soaked conversations. Listeners often hear how music can be a tool for emotional processing, community-building, and everyday resilience, with episodes that mix celebrity anecdotes, creative process, and actionable takeaways for applying music-driven insights to life challenges. Potential ... more

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4. Tegan Quin
5. John Oates
6. Priyanka Wali
7. Halim Flowers
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