Renée Fleming, a renowned soprano with prestigious awards including five Grammys and the U.S. National Medal of Arts, is not just known for her opera performances around the world. She is also a leading health advocate, emphasizing the healing benefits of music. Fleming collaborates with the National Institutes of Health and the National Endowment for the Arts to study the impact of creative arts on our brains and bodies. Her new anthology, Music and Mind, explores these discoveries and the surprising findings in this field. In this interview, Fleming joins us to discuss the therapeutic aspects of singing, music, and the arts.
Dan Pashman, a food podcaster and pasta enthusiast, shares insights from his new book Anything’s Pastable. In 2021, he obtained trademark protection for his unique pasta shape, Cascatelli, which translates to waterfalls in Italian. Pashman delves into topics such as marinara sauce, olive oil, and the intricacies of various pasta types like spaghetti and tortellini. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about pasta from this expert in the culinary world.
In conclusion, both Renée Fleming and Dan Pashman have unique passions that they share with their audiences through their work. While one focuses on the healing benefits of music while studying its impact on our brains and bodies while other focuses on sharing his knowledge about pasta through his book “Anything’s Pastable”. Both individuals have achieved success in their respective fields by pursuing their passions while educating others along the way.
