JOY Drive

6 Mar 2025

Professor Katrina McFerran: Music and emotions

Mental Health, Music, Psychology

Music has this almost magical ability to stir emotions, whether it’s the excitement of a movie soundtrack, the deep nostalgia of a childhood song, or the uplifting energy of a dance track. But why? How do specific notes, rhythms, and harmonies tap into our feelings so strongly?

Guest: Professor Katrina McFerran, Head of the Creative Arts and Music Therapy Research Unit at The University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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5 Feb 2026

Jesse Matheson: Mardi Gras Cancels its After Party

LGBTIQA+ Community, Personal Safety, Popular Culture, Society & Culture

The cancellation of the official Mardi Gras after-party has raised big questions for festival-goers and the broader community. Jesse Matheson ...

5 Feb 2026

Professor Emerita Thea van de Mortel: Why We Get Sick as Soon as the Holiday Starts

Health, Natural Sciences, Places & Travel, Science & Medicine

Many people push through stress and deadlines, only to feel unwell the moment they finally stop. Thea van de Mortel ...

5 Feb 2026

Associate Professor Vincent Ho: Ultra-processed Foods Increasing Bowel Cancer Rates In Under 50s

Diet and Nutrition, Health, Science & Medicine

Rates of bowel cancer are rising in people under 50, and researchers are increasingly linking this shift to ultra-processed foods. ...