Heather McElhatton is a writer and independent producer whose work has appeared on Minnesota Public Radio. Her commentaries and stories have been heard nationally on This American Life, Marketplace, Weekend America and Sound Money. McElhatton hosted the literary series Stage Sessions, a live variety show at the Fitzgerald Theater, which combines written word, live music and comedy. She has written several novels, including "Pretty Little Mistakes," "A Million Little Mistakes," "Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single," and "Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Married."

Bernie Krause, bioacoustician and author of 'The Great Animal Orchestra,' says soundscapes can reveal environmental health.


A Beautiful World: Listening to nature's symphony

Dr. Archelle Georgiou is a doctor, educator and consultant. She's found that the human body itself is a work of art, even influencing masterworks. For example, Dr. Georgiou suggests Beethoven's cardiac arrhythmia is what makes his music so beautiful.


Finding the art within our own bodies

Ever wonder how sound and music affects your central nervous system? Turns out it's similar to how it affects dogs. Heather McElhatton interviews classical pianist and "dog music" composer Lisa Spector, and psychoacoustics researcher Joshua Leeds about their collaborative project, "Through a Dog's Ear."


A Beautiful World: Music proves healing for dogs

Heather McElhatton is a writer and independent producer whose work has appeared on Minnesota Public Radio. Her commentaries and stories have been heard nationally on This American Life, Marketplace, Weekend America and Sound Money. McElhatton hosted the literary series Stage Sessions, a live variety show at the Fitzgerald Theater, which combines written word, live music and comedy. She has written several novels, including "Pretty Little Mistakes," "A Million Little Mistakes," "Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Single," and "Jennifer Johnson is Sick of Being Married."


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