On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Marlin Bonds—Founder & CEO of Hypno Loops, and a name you might recognize from the music world. Marlin is a 7x platinum, 2x Grammy-nominated, BMI award-winning producer and songwriter from St. Louis whose work has been featured everywhere—from Grey’s Anatomy and ESPN to K-pop chart-toppers and Netflix’s Love Is Blind.
But Marlin’s latest chapter is something completely different—and deeply personal. After the loss of both his father and newborn son, he began using affirmations and meditation to heal. When the tools available didn’t quite connect, he took his experience in the studio and created something new: a sound-based wellness tool designed to rewire your mindset through rhythm and repetition. That idea became Hypno Loops, a mindful tech platform that’s helping people break negative thought cycles and tap into self-growth through personalized audio experiences.
We dive into his journey from the music industry to mental health innovation, the science behind rhythmic looping, and how St. Louis continues to shape his story.
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