Sounds Heal Podcast: Sound Healing & Wellness

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• Exploring The Resonant Middle Way: Sound Healing with Craig Shankster 08.07.2026 41min

  Craig Shankster is co-founder of Silence In Sound in Mid Wales, UK, where he and his wife, Jacquie, have spent more than four decades exploring the transformative potential of sound. Their work integrates Himalayan singing bowls, singing gongs, meditation, and contemplative listening practices to help people discover greater awareness, presence, and inner stillness. Drawing from decades of experience researching, teaching, and working with traditional sound instruments, Craig has developed a philosophy he calls The Resonant Middle Way—an approach that invites us to discover silence within sound itself and cultivate a deeper relationship with the sounds that surround us every day. Join us as we explore Craig's remarkable journey, the wisdom of Himalayan singing bowls and singing gongs, the practice of deep listening, and his unique perspective on the evolving field of sound healing. Learn more about Craig and Silence In Sound: https://www.silenceinsound.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/silenceinsound https://www.instagram.com/craigshankster/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com This episode of Sounds Heal Podcast is sponsored by Crystal Tones, creators of the original Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls®. For many people in the sound world, Crystal Tones bowls are more than instruments. They’re companions in practice, meditation, ceremony, and deep listening. Each bowl is handcrafted in the United States from ultra-pure quartz crystal and infused with precious metals, gemstones, and rare minerals through their proprietary alchemical process. Crystal Tones has helped shape the evolution of modern sound culture, with their bowls being used in meditation spaces, healing practices, concert settings, and sound journeys around the world. You can explore their instruments and learn more at http://www.crystalsingingbowls.com.
• Sound Healing News: The Rise of Sound in 2026 24.06.2026 11min

  Across the first half of 2026, sound is increasingly moving across culture, science, and media, expanding from niche wellness practices into mainstream cultural programming, clinical research, and neuroscience. In this episode of Sound Healing News, Natalie Brown explores how sound baths, vibroacoustic therapy, and immersive sound experiences are appearing in concert halls, botanical gardens, healthcare research, and media coverage, while scientists and journalists alike begin to develop a shared language around attention, nervous system regulation, and human experience. This episode of Sounds Heal Podcast is sponsored by Crystal Tones, creators of the original Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls®. Crystal Tones bowls are handcrafted in the United States from ultra-pure quartz crystal and infused with precious metals, gemstones, and rare minerals through a proprietary alchemical process. Each instrument carries its own distinct tonal character, harmonic richness, and vibrational quality, making them widely used in sound meditation, contemplative practice, therapeutic sound environments, and performance settings around the world. Known for their depth of tone and complex overtone fields, Crystal Tones has become a significant presence in the evolution of modern sound culture, with their instruments featured in wellness spaces, ceremonial contexts, and immersive sound experiences internationally. More information can be found at http://www.crystalsingingbowls.com. Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Episode references: Los Angeles Master Chorale – Sound Waves: A Transcendent Sound Bath for the Soul https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2026/05/12/3293188/0/en/Escape-the-Chaos-Los-Angeles-Master-Chorale-Presents-Sound-Waves-a-Transcendent-Sound-Bath-for-the-Soul.html Sound in Bloom – Rotary Botanical Gardens https://events.wiscotix.com/e/sound-bath-june-2026 Sunset Spirit Sound Bath – Sonoma Botanical Garden https://www.sonomacounty.com/events/sunset-spirit-sound-bath/ Summer Solstice Sound Healing – San Diego Botanic Garden https://sdbg.org/programs/06-20-summer-solstice-sound-healing/ Floating Sound Bath – Salamander DC Spa https://www.salamanderdc.com/spa/floating-sound-bath Floating Sound Bath – Minneapolis https://floatingsoundbathmpls.com/ Se7en Waves Floating Sound Experience https://se7enwaves.com/floating Sound baths are one of 2026’s biggest wellness trends – Atlanta Journal-Constitution https://www.ajc.com/wellness/2026/03/sound-baths-are-one-of-2026s-biggest-wellness-trends/ The Guardian – What is a sound bath and does it work https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/may/12/sound-bath-what-is-it-does-it-work-music-meditation-relaxation-nervous-system-science Traditional Medicine Conference 2026 – Vibroacoustic Therapy program https://traditionalmedicineconference.com/program/scientific-program/2026/vibroacoustic-therapy-integrating-sound-science-and-traditional-healing Music-based interventions in clinical settings (PMC) https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5871151/ Computational music cognition and neural entrainment https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.12280 Neuroscience of rhythm and attention https://arxiv.org/abs/2605.02527 Vogue Arabia – Frequency sound shaping wellness in 2026 https://www.voguearabia.com/article/frequency-sound-shaping-wellness-in-2026 MusicRadar – Sound as scaffolding for the nervous system https://www.musicradar.com/music-tech/when-approached-thoughtfully-electronic-music-can-act-as-a-kind-of-scaffolding-for-the-nervous-system
• Bear Love on Deep Listening, Sound Healing, and Vibrational Awareness 10.06.2026 43min

  Bear Love is an internationally respected gong practitioner, educator, instrument innovator, and the founder of B Love Sacred Sound. Based in the mountains of West Wales, he is best known for developing the B Love Flumies®, innovative friction mallets that have expanded the sonic possibilities of the gong by revealing rich harmonic textures, sustained tones, and previously unexplored sonic landscapes. Rooted in years of exploration and deep listening, Bear's work invites people beyond simply hearing sound and into an immersive relationship with vibration itself. His approach emphasizes presence, sensitivity, and the subtle interplay between sound and silence, encouraging practitioners to cultivate not only technical skill but a profound quality of awareness and discernment. In this episode, we explore Bear's journey into sound and the experiences that shaped his understanding of vibration and spirit, his enduring relationship with the gong, and the inspiration behind the development of the B Love Flumies®. We also discuss the distinction between listening to sound and entering into sound, the inner landscape that can emerge during immersive sound journeys, the role of silence in practice and teaching, and what he believes is essential for practitioners to embody as the field of sound work continues to evolve. Whether you're a sound practitioner, musician, gong player, or simply curious about the transformative potential of immersive sound, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into the art of deep listening and the ever-unfolding possibilities of vibration. https://www.blovesacredsound.co.uk/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA This episode of Sounds Heal Podcast is sponsored by Crystal Tones, creators of the original Alchemy Crystal Singing Bowls®. For many people in the sound world, Crystal Tones bowls are more than instruments. They’re companions in practice, meditation, ceremony, and deep listening. Each bowl is handcrafted in the United States from ultra-pure quartz crystal and infused with precious metals, gemstones, and rare minerals through their proprietary alchemical process. Crystal Tones has helped shape the evolution of modern sound culture, with their bowls being used in meditation spaces, healing practices, concert settings, and sound journeys around the world. You can explore their instruments and learn more at crystalsingingbowls.com.
• Sound Healing with Monica Mullen: Deep Listening and Conscious Practice 27.05.2026 38min

  After her first strike of a singing bowl in 2019, Monica Mullen has been driven by a “magnetic pull” in her soul to Follow the Sound. She has devoted her life to learning, practicing, and teaching, studying under many prominent sound luminaries. Her practice integrates aspects of Vibrational Radiesthesia and Spirit Science, allowing her to use sound as a tool for spiritual growth and finding inner harmony. A full-time practitioner since 2021, she also serves as Assistant Director and Senior Adjunct Instructor at the Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy in Lancaster, PA, alongside founder Lana Ryder. Monica has completed numerous trainings with skilled teachers such as Alexandre Tannous, David Shemesh, Mitch Nur, Guy Beider, Mike Tamburo, Michael Bettine, and Thomas Orr Anderson, additionally assisting with trainings and events for some of those mentioned. She teaches Sound and Practitioner Energetics locally and regionally, while also offering private and group therapeutic sound sessions and hosting retreats and weekend workshops. Ever evolving, Monica is formulating Sound Mentorship programs. Beyond studying sound, she has expanded her studies into the realms of Vibrational Radiesthesia, BioGeometry, and Spirit Science with the late Dr. Robert Gilbert. She considers herself a Disciple of Vibration. Her mission includes teaching the contextual and skillful use of instruments, which starts with tuning oneself as the Instrument of Consciousness through heart centered practices, deep listening skills, attention honing, and the development of virtue. Using Sound as the Call to gather others to connect, reflect, and align with the Divine, she encourages others to harness and direct their creative power as Vibrational Architects to Further the Kingdom of Love. Monica’s own creative nature explores making mallets and instruments when she cannot find the sound she is looking for. She smells flowers in her spare time and loves eating fruit, cloud watching, and delving deep into mysteries. https://www.monicajmullen.com/ https://www.instagram.com/monica.j.mullen/ https://www.facebook.com/monica.joan Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• BioAcoustic Biology & Sound Healing with Sharry Edwards: Voice Frequency Analysis for Wellness 13.05.2026 57min

  Sharry Edwards, M.Ed., is a pioneer in BioAcoustic Biology, a field she developed through decades of research into how the human voice relates to patterns in the body and its applications in sound healing and wellness. She created Voice Spectral Analysis and Vocal Profiling—systems that explore how vocal frequency patterns may reflect internal states such as stress, imbalance, and overall physiological patterns. Her work examines how these frequencies can be analyzed to identify patterns in the human system and, in some cases, paired with sound healing and wellness-based approaches. Founder of the Sound Health Research Institute, Edwards has led research, training, and software development in BioAcoustic Biology for over 30 years. Her work is recognized within integrative health, sound healing, and frequency-based wellness communities. At the core of her research is the idea that the voice may function as a holographic representation of the body, offering insight into patterns of balance and imbalance through sound and vibration. Her work bridges sound healing, science, and holistic wellness—bringing together intuitive observation and quantitative approaches to explore the human voice as a source of frequency-based information. https://www.bioacousticsolutions.net/ https://www.soundhealthportal.com/ https://soundhealthoptions.com/ Email: sharryedwards@gmail.com Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sound Healing with Celtic Tradition: Carmel Diviney on Land, Lineage & Vibration 22.04.2026 44min

  Carmel Diviney is the founder of the Celtic School of Sound Healing, where she teaches an approach to sound, voice, and vibrational practice rooted in Celtic spiritual traditions, land-based wisdom, and contemporary sound work. Her work is informed by a lifelong exploration of music, voice, and spiritual practice, alongside a deep connection to Celtic heritage and the living landscape. These influences have shaped her understanding of sound as a relational practice, one that is inseparable from place, ancestry, and devotion. Through her teaching, Carmel integrates vocal toning, chant, and embodied sound practices, guiding students to reconnect with their own voice as a tool for presence, expression, and inner listening. Her approach emphasizes both technical skill and inner development, inviting practitioners into a more grounded and ethical relationship with sound work. She is the founder of the Celtic School of Sound Healing, a training space dedicated to preserving and evolving Celtic-inspired sound traditions in a way that is accessible and relevant in contemporary practice. Her work also engages with questions of lineage, cultural integrity, and responsibility within the growing field of sound-based practices. In addition to teaching, she continues to explore the intersections of sound, silence, land, and spirit, and is currently focused on expanding the reach and depth of her school while supporting the development of thoughtful, ethically grounded practitioners. https://celticschoolofsoundhealing.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast, founder of Sounds Heal Studio, Sound Healing Academy Lead Teacher for North America: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Tom Kenyon and Natalie Brown 07.04.2026 54min

  Tom Kenyon is a sound practitioner, musician, author, and psychotherapist whose work explores the intersection of sound, consciousness, and human neurophysiology. He holds a master’s degree in psychological counseling and spent over a decade in private clinical practice before shifting his focus toward psychoacoustics and the effects of sound on the nervous system and perception. In 1983, he founded Acoustic Brain Research (ABR), an organization dedicated to studying how sound, music, and language influence brain states, creativity, and psychological transformation. His early work combined clinical psychology with emerging research in neuro-linguistic programming, hypnosis, and auditory entrainment, which later became the foundation for his sound-based meditation work. Over time, Kenyon developed a large body of recordings, teachings, and live workshops centered on the use of voice, toning, and psychoacoustic sound as tools for shifting awareness and facilitating inner experience. His work expanded into writings and publications on sound, consciousness, and perception, including explorations of interdimensional awareness and what he describes as expanded states of cognition accessed through acoustic entrainment. He is the author of Brain States, Mind Thieves, and co-author of The Hathor Material, which introduced a body of channeled teachings he reports receiving from non-physical intelligences known as the Hathors. His published work extends beyond these core titles to include additional books and co-authored works within his broader body of psychoacoustic and consciousness-based teachings. His work is often integrated into intensive seminars and experiential sound journeys offered internationally. https://tomkenyon.com/ Provided by and with permission from Tom Kenyon, this episode features musical excerpts throughout the conversation. The Cave of Altruin is a Hathor track created entirely from Tom Kenyon’s voice through multitracking. At the end of the episode, you’ll also hear the full piece Hymn to the Earth, which offers an example of his use of overtones within composition. Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email contact: soundshealstudio@gmail.com
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Don Reed Simmons & Natalie Brown 24.03.2026 49min

  Don Reed Simmons is a mystic, shamanic practitioner, meditation teacher, and pioneer in the modern sound therapy movement whose life’s work explores how vibration awakens kindness, compassion, and peace. Raised on a farm in small-town Mississippi, Don’s earliest memories are rooted in sound: the mooing of cows at dawn, the wind moving through trees, the subtle hum of the natural world. It was sound that first soothed him during a life-threatening hospital experience in his early twenties, planting a seed that would later become his life’s calling. After years in radio and a long career in film production in New York and Los Angeles, Don experienced a profound turning point. A near-death experience while scuba diving in Hawaii and later recognized by a shamanic teacher as a rite of passage. This opened him to a deeper understanding of resonance, spirit, and the unseen dimensions of healing. Since then, he has worked with thousands of individuals across the globe, integrating shamanism, meditation, hypnosis, and numerology with therapeutic sound. As a longtime President of the International Sound Therapy Association (ISTA), Don helped train and mentor hundreds of practitioners while bringing sacred sound into hospitals, hospice centers, trauma recovery programs, and spiritual communities. A lifelong meditator who has studied with masters such as Thich Nhat Hanh and Jon Kabat-Zinn, Don teaches that sound is more than technique, it is relationship. It is coherence. It is a remembrance. His work invites people to experience joy and well-being, not as an emotion to chase, but as a state of resonance we return to when body, mind, and spirit are in harmony. At heart, Don remains a mystic devoted to one simple truth: when we listen deeply healing begins. https://www.donreedsimmons.com/ https://www.themindfulsociety.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Born I and Natalie Brown 10.03.2026 31min

  Based in Washington, DC, Born I creates at the intersection of hip-hop and mindfulness, blending lyricism, spirituality, and cultural storytelling into a body of work that’s both innovative and deeply human. His influences span Wu-Tang Clan, Ka, André 3000, Alice Coltrane, and Buddhist teachers like Thích Nhất Hạnh, and his music has garnered over 20 million streams worldwide. Born I’s most recent album, Komorebi (2025), has been hailed by listeners as “a missing piece in hip-hop,” praised for its meditative flow and spiritual depth. The companion book, Lyrical Dharma: Hip-Hop as Mindfulness (Parallax Press), arrives with a foreword by Pulitzer Prize winner Alice Walker, further cementing Born I as a unique voice at the intersection of art and contemplative practice. A certified meditation teacher, Born I is also the male voice on the Balance app, where his teachings reach millions of listeners daily. He regularly leads retreats, concerts, and hybrid events that weave live hip-hop with meditation and sound baths – including performances at the Kennedy Center, Buddhist Arts & Film Festival, and alongside the monks of Plum Village Monastery. Through his label YAE (You Are Enough), Born I has released a wide range of projects, from the autobiographical hip-hop album In This Moment (2021), to the spiritual lo-fi project AMIDA (2023), to his latest genre-defying live shows and immersive short films. His children’s books, You Are Enough and Love Your Amazing Self, encourage young people to practice self-compassion and have been featured at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Whether performing for a packed festival crowd or guiding intimate circles in meditation, Born I carries one message across every medium: You are enough. Right now, exactly as you are. https://bornimusic.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Jay Hollingshed and Natalie Brown 14.02.2026 32min

  Jay Hollingshed, known as "Papa Sage," owns Quantum Mind Body Medicine, a pioneering holistic practice where he works as an International Energy Healer and Spiritual Coach. Jay orchestrates therapeutic healing journeys that release emotional trauma from the mind, spirit, and body using only energy, frequency, and vibration. His work involves no pills, side effects, or multiple therapy sessions. He is committed to his earthly purpose of unconditional love and abundance through his healing practices. With expertise spanning various modalities, Jay holds the esteemed position of Reiki Grandmaster, adeptly wielding multiple forms of Reiki, and is a proficient Biofield Tuning Practitioner and Shamanic Healing Practitioner. Ohio-licensed as an ordained Minister of Healing, he also has a Master of Science degree in Health Administration and over 25 years of healthcare experience across physical and mental health domains. A John Maxwell certified Life Coach and international best-selling author, Jay's influential voice has resonated through notable platforms such as Brainz Magazine and the Huffington Post's global publications. He has triumphed over seven chronic mental disabilities and intellectual disorders to achieve these milestones. Beyond professional accomplishments, Jay has contributed to the community as a 10+ year executive board member of 'All T.H.A.T. (Teens Hopeful About Tomorrow),' a Columbus-based non-profit mentoring youth in academics, career prospects, and life skills. Additionally, he volunteers weekly at 'Motherful,' a Columbus nonprofit offering vital support and resources to single mothers. Amidst a dynamic life, Jay finds solace and joy in dancing, meditation, Qi-Gong exercises, communion with nature, carpentry, and the culinary arts. Rooted in the tenets of LOVE, his spiritual sanctuary resides within the heart of every living being, reflecting a profound devotion to humanity's well-being. Jay is a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, exemplifying an unwavering dedication to personal transformation, holistic healing, and selfless service to others. https://www.jayhollingshed.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jay.hollingshed/ https://www.facebook.com/JayHollingshedLeadership/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Annie Ridgway and Natalie Brown 10.02.2026 39min

  Annie Ridgway is a seasoned sound healing practitioner, musician, and singer-songwriter whose work weaves together sound, voice, and intention. For over two decades, she has been guiding individuals and groups through workshops and experiences centred on singing, sound, and embodied awareness, both in Australia and internationally. From 2012 to 2016, Annie was invited to work as a Sound Healing Visiting Practitioner at the world-renowned five-star Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary in Koh Samui, Thailand, where she supported guests from around the world in their journeys of rest, renewal, and transformation. Holding two Diplomas in Sound Healing through the International Sound Healing Academy in the UK, Annie brings a depth of training and lived experience to her work, offering sound as a pathway for balance, wellbeing, and inner harmony. Based in the Tweed and Byron Shire, NSW, Annie runs a thriving sound healing practice through Lakshmi Sound Sanctuary. She also serves as the Australasian Region Lead teacher in Education Training for the International Sound Healing Academy, where she facilitates Level 1 Foundation Certificate courses and Level 2 Diploma trainings for both one-to-one practice and group facilitation. In addition, Annie is the founder and co - facilitator of the Alchemy of Sound Retreats, created in collaboration with Anita Cassidy Bowman. These retreats invite participants into a rich, sensory exploration of sound through the five elements — Earth, Water, Fire, Air, and Ether — offering space for reflection, integration, and creative renewal. Experience the restorative power of sound through a deeply immersive Sound Harmonic Spa journey with Annie Ridgway, founder of Lakshmi Sound Sanctuary. https://www.lakshmisoundhealing.com/ https://www.instagram.com/lakshmi.sound.sanctuary/ https://www.facebook.com/LakshmiSoundSanctuary http://www.academyofsoundhealing.com https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxhNpH94R3yfY5ajAcD7uRA Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com
• Listener Questions with Natalie Brown 29.01.2026 20min

  This bonus episode of the Sounds Heal Podcast is a special listener questions edition, released in celebration of the podcast’s 7 year anniversary. I’m diving into questions you’ve sent in around biofield clearing, the physiology of sound healing, how sound supports the nervous system, and the balance between training, certifications, and intuitive ability. We also touch on what’s currently inspiring my own practice and studies. Thank you for being part of this ongoing conversation and for continuing to listen with curiosity. Natalie would like to thank her teachers and mentors: Tony Nec, Dr. John Beaulieu, Thomas Orr Anderson, Mitch Nur, Michael Bettine, Mike Tamburo, Rhonda McCrimmon, Bhuwan Chandra and Jivasu at Nada Yoga School, Dr. Tiffany Barsotti, Master Mingtong Gu, Satyam at TriYoga, Dr. Ian Russell and Dr. Tom McKean at the University of Aberdeen, Dr. Kevin Droe at the University of Northern Iowa, Leopold La Fosse at the University of Iowa, and Sonja Zeithamel at the Preucil School of Music. Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com
• Sounds Heal Podcast with John Minks & Natalie Brown 06.01.2026 45min

  John Minks is a gifted musician with over 15 years of exploring and studying the healing power of sound. John’s first experience with sound healing was in Amsterdam in 2006. Since then, his tone quest has taken him from the Brazilian rainforest to the islands of Hawai’i and beyond. He began his study of the didgeridoo while in the jungles of Brazil in 2007. John has also studied guitar for the past 10 years and has extensive experience in its healing power with plant medicines. John has attended and spoken at Sage Sound Academy and has attended gong workshops with Don Conreaux and 9 Ways Academy. John has compiled his array of knowledge to offer a truly unique sound experience. More than a sound bath, his sessions are more of a molecular massage with sound. Clients are taken on an astral journey using a mix of indigenous and modern instruments. John offers sound baths at a variety of locations in the Hudson Valley and New York City. In addition to the didgeridoo and gong, John’s instruments include chimes, flutes, khomus, Tibetan singing bowls, shruti box, handpan, tuning forks, among others. https://deepspacesound.life/ https://www.instagram.com/deep_space_sound/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Kirsten Agresta Copely & Natalie Brown 22.12.2025 35min

  Kirsten Agresta Copely is a two-time GRAMMY®-nominated, international award-winning harpist and composer based in New York City whose career spans the worlds of classical, contemporary, and popular music. Her latest album, Kuruvinda, is nominated for Best New Age, Ambient, or Chant Album at the 2026 GRAMMY® Awards, following the success of her 2023 GRAMMY®-nominated release Aquamarine. With more than 12 million streams on Spotify and steady airplay on SiriusXM’s Spa Channel, Copely has been featured in PEOPLE, The New York Post, Crain’s New York Business, and beyond. Classically trained, she debuted as a concerto soloist at Carnegie Hall, performed world premieres at Lincoln Center, and toured internationally from a young age, while also becoming one of the industry’s most sought-after harpists for recordings, film, and television. Her performance career includes appearances at the White House with Beyoncé, the MET Gala, Saturday Night Live, The Tonight Show, Madison Square Garden, the Hollywood Bowl, and collaborations with artists such as Jay-Z, Florence + The Machine, Sting, Kacey Musgraves, Erykah Badu, Tony Bennett and Enya. As a composer and recording artist, her four solo albums have earned global acclaim and multiple international awards, with her music praised for its cinematic, luminous, and deeply restorative qualities. Copely previously served as Associate Professor of Harp at Vanderbilt University’s Blair School of Music and is a member of ASCAP, the Recording Academy, and the World Harp Congress Board of Directors. Kirsten Agresta Copely, https://www.kirstencopelymusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/kcopelymusic https://album.link/s/1hQTm5LkykSvxIpPnXHFB1 Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Email: soundshealstudio@gmail.com Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Becca Laurito, The Meta Musician & Natalie Brown 10.12.2025 58min

  Becca Laurito, The Meta Musician, is a classically trained percussionist and sound-healing mentor. She holds degrees from Northwestern University, Temple University, and DePaul University, and has performed with renowned orchestras including the Philadelphia Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony, National Symphony, and served as Principal Percussionist of the Hawai‘i Symphony Orchestra from 2017 to 2024. After confronting performance-related anxiety, Becca turned toward meditation, somatic practices, and sound healing, discovering the transformative power of vibration, rhythm, and resonance. Through The Meta Musician, she now empowers musicians, healers, and wellness practitioners to integrate sound, intention, and creativity into meaningful, soul-aligned practices and businesses. https://themetamusician.com/ https://www.instagram.com/themetamusician/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• The Evolution and Future of Sound Healing: A Panel Discussion 13.11.2025 1h 19min

  The Evolution and Future of Sound Healing: A Panel Discussion With guests Lana Ryder, Rian McGonigal, Rich Goodhart. Hosted by Natalie Brown. Lana Ryder has been sharing the healing power of sound, voice, and music for fifty years, beginning with her use of voice as a healing instrument in music ministry. After 25 years in the allopathic medical field, she transitioned full-time into holistic practice in 1995. Known widely as a sound therapy educator, mentor—affectionately called “Sound Mama”—and practitioner, Lana continues her studies with globally renowned masters of sound. She has developed innovative approaches to working with sound in energy healing and bodywork, including ReikiSound, ReikiVoice, Sonic Massage, and Soundwise Voice, as well as foundational training programs, manuals, and curriculum. She is the founding director and senior instructor of Soundwise School of Harmonic Therapy in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. https://soundwisehealth.com/ https://www.instagram.com/soundwise_woman https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057499117700 Rian McGonigal is a pioneer in Acoustic Sound Therapy and healing, active since the late 1980s. Twice a cancer survivor, he developed and directed therapeutic sound programs at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America, the Simonton Cancer & Counseling Center, and the Philosophical Research Society. His work has been featured nationally on FOX News and internationally on CNN. A lifelong musician, Rian trained in classical guitar in Europe and later explored rock, drumming, crystal and Tibetan singing bowls, and the Aboriginal didgeridoo. He has created innovative sound therapy programs for hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and youth programs, integrating a wide range of instruments and therapeutic techniques. Rian has trained thousands of practitioners and advised holistic medical professionals on incorporating sound therapy into their practices, blending ancient traditions with modern healing approaches. https://www.mariamcgonigal.com/sound-color-certification Rich Goodhart is an internationally recognized world music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and Master Shamanic Sound Healing practitioner. He has composed and produced eight albums of progressive world music, including Forest River Pathway and the acclaimed Never Give a Sword to a Man Who Can’t Dance, and is the author of two books, including The Sound Inside The Sound. Over the past 35 years, Rich has performed and collaborated with renowned musicians, writers, and dancers, including Allen Ginsberg, Jon Anderson, Deepak Chopra, Krishna Das, and Bill T. Jones. He plays a wide array of instruments—from African and Middle Eastern hand drums to Native American flute, Himalayan bowls, gongs, and voice—and blends shamanic sound healing, meditation, Qigong, and Tai Chi in his work. Rich has also taught extensively at the Omega Institute, Kripalu Center, and other venues, leading immersive workshops in shamanic sound, transformational sound practices, and energy work. His work bridges tradition and innovation, offering transformative experiences through sound. http://www.richgoodhart.com https://richgoodhart.bandcamp.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Richard Cooke & Natalie Brown 21.10.2025 41min

  Richard Cooke is a Grammy Award–winning musician, instrument designer, and innovator, best known as the founder of Freenotes Company (1991). Early in his musical life, he played flute and explored improvisation and intuitive approaches to sound, which shaped his belief that anyone can make beautiful music. A pivotal moment came during a retreat with Paul Winter’s consort, which inspired him to focus on creating instruments and experiences that make music accessible to all. Cooke developed Freenotes instruments based on the principle “Beautiful Music Made Simple”—intuitively tuned percussion and melodic instruments that allow anyone to play without fear of wrong notes. His work expanded into Freenotes Harmony Park, bringing outdoor, playable sound installations to parks, schools, and public spaces, creating communal experiences where music fosters connection and joy. He also contributed to the restoration and recreation of instruments by Lou Harrison, preserving and extending the life of these unique creations. Today, Richard continues to design and consult on instruments, installations, and sound-spaces that encourage play, healing, and community engagement. Guided by the philosophy that sound can unite, transform, and inspire, he invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the joy of making music together. Website: https://freenotes.life/ TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04VbxnzUwes CD: https://soundcloud.com/search?q=freenotes%20gamelan Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sound Healing News: Latest Reserach & Findings 09.10.2025 11min

  In this bonus episode, Natalie Brown explores some of the most compelling recent research in sound healing. From tuning forks and Tibetan singing bowls to frequency-specific interventions and cellular-level vibration, these studies highlight the scientific insights behind sound, frequency, and vibration for mental, emotional, and physical well-being. Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown Featured Studies & Links: 1. Triple OM Clinical Study Using Tuning Fork Sound Healing https://www.soundtravels.co.uk/a-Triple_OM_Clinical_Study_using_Tuning_Fork_Sound_Healing-3807.aspx 2. Differential Effects of Sound Interventions Tuned to 432 Hz or 443 Hz on Cardiovascular Parameters in Cancer Patients https://bmccomplementmedtherapies.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12906-025-04758-5 3. The Implications of Vibration and Sound Therapy in Modern Medicine https://www.scholarlyreview.org/article/124889.pdf 4. Effects of Tibetan Singing Bowl Intervention on Psychological and Physiological Outcomes https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/13/16/2002 5. Exploring the Healing Power of Singing Bowls https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37532602/ 6. Vibratory Frequencies of Cells in Healthy and Disease States https://www.researchgate.net/publication/359600326_Sound_Therapy_Vibratory_Frequencies_of_Cells_in_Healthy_and_Disease_States
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Kimberly Joy Iolana Rieli & Natalie Brown 17.09.2025 43min

  Kimberly Joy Iolana Rieli (Ee-oh-lah-nah Ri-Lee) is a singer, sound healer, and holistic voice practitioner. Founder of Singing For Your Soul, she has helped thousands of people use their voices for deep healing. Her approach is based on feeling safe being seen and heard, and impacts all aspects of life: relationships, work, and health. With 20 years of experience, Kimberly helps her clients use their voices to heal trauma, enhance well-being, unlock self-expression, and deepen their spiritual connection. Kimberly offers a variety of transformative experiences both in-person and virtually, including 1:1 coaching, group programs, sound healings, and retreats worldwide. Kimberly lives in rural Michigan with her husband and their magical feline companions Gandalf the Grey, Arwen, and Moon. She travels internationally as the singer for The Settle Into Stillness Ensemble, and can often be found singing among the trees. Kimberly’s links: Free Holistic Voice Class: https://www.singingforyoursoul.com/sign-up-for-free-voice-class/ Website: http://www.singingforyoursoul.com Singing For Your Wild Soul sacred sisterhood of voice healing + sound healing certification: https://www.singingforyoursoul.com/singing-for-your-wild-soul-sisterhood/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/singingforyoursoul/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SingingForYourSoul Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA
• Sounds Heal Podcast with Gareth Laffely, Laura Turian & Natalie Brown 19.08.2025 51min

  Gareth Laffely is a licensed sound healing practitioner with the Sound Healing Academy. He grew up just north of Nashville, Tennessee, and now lives in central Maine. Descended from the Mi’kmaq Native American people, Gareth has a passion for using traditional instruments from his culture to make a positive impact in the lives of those around him. Gareth began his relationship with the Sound Healing Academy in 2021 when he took the Level 1 Sound Healing with Rhythm and Drums program. A year later, he completed his Level 2 training in the 1-2-1 Diploma program. Prior to his training, he spent several years bringing his Native American flutes into hospitals and nursing homes, using music to comfort terminally ill patients and their families. With a deep love for teaching, Gareth has hosted flute and drum workshops across the United States since 2013. He believes music is extremely powerful and can transcend personal limitations. In addition to his experience with integral sound healing, Gareth is also a recording artist and composer. He has released five CDs, including one recorded with George Lucas’ symphony at Skywalker Ranch, and his music has been licensed by the Discovery Channel, A&E, History Channel, Travel Channel, and PBS. Gareth also reached #2 on the Billboard Music Charts for New Age. He holds a master’s degree in Digital Marketing from East Tennessee State University and is honored to be working as Head of Marketing at the Sound Healing Academy as they change lives around the world. https://www.garethmusic.com/ Laura Turian is an Angelic Reiki Master, Intuitive Tarot Reader, Crystal Healer, Candle Maker, free spirited Aquarius and proud cat mum to Angelo. She is a Digital Marketing Specialist at The Sound Healing Academy, where she combines her creativity and passion to share the transformative power of sound healing with a global audience. Through her sacred business, The Journey To Higher Self, Laura offers energetic healing sessions that help people release what no longer serves them and step into their purpose, joy, and authenticity. Drawing on her skills in Angelic Reiki, Tarot Reading, Crystal Healing, and Integral Sound Healing, she guides others through their multidimensional healing journeys — opening hearts, expanding consciousness, and inspiring people to live their most aligned lives. https://thejourneytohigherself.co.uk/ Sound Healing Academy: https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/ Natalie Brown, host of Sounds Heal Podcast: http://www.soundshealstudio.com http://www.facebook.com/soundshealstudio http://www.instagram.com/nataliebrownsoundsheal http://www.youtube.com/soundshealstudio Music by Natalie Brown, Hope & Heart http://www.youtu.be/hZPx6zJX6yA