Are You An Emotionally Safe Person?
Sound Therapy Network
Welcome to another episode of the Sound Therapy Network Podcast, hosted by Niajae, embodiment coach and owner of Bliss Wellness Studio in Tampa, Florida. In this episode, Niajae dives deep into the concept of emotional safety, what it truly means, why it’s essential for healthy connections, and how it often remains elusive in today’s world. She takes us on a journey of self-awareness, exploring the nuanced ways emotional safety shows up (or doesn't) in our relationships, our healing practices, and even within ourselves. You’ll discover how emotional safety goes beyond physical...
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From Survival to Sovereignty
Sound Therapy Network
Have you ever made a decision from a place of fear, urgency, or pressure, and later realized it wasn’t truly aligned? In this episode of the Sound Therapy Network Podcast, we explore the profound shift from survival-based decision-making to sovereign, embodied choice. When you're in a fight, flight, freeze, or fawn state, your nervous system is driving decisions out of self-protection, not alignment. But when you begin to regulate your body, integrate your inner parts, and build shame resilience, everything changes. This episode is an invitation to check in with how you're making choices,...
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Episode 74: James Lamar’s Journey into Sound Therapy
Sound Therapy Network
In this inspiring episode, I sit down with traveling sound therapist James Lamar to explore his evolution from musician to healer. James shares his musical journey, the pivotal moments that led him to sound therapy, and how his artistry has deepened through this work. Together, we dive into the distinction between sound journeys that are musically expressive and those intentionally designed to regulate and repair the nervous system. This conversation is a must-listen for singers, musicians, and creatives who feel called to bring more purpose and intention into their craft. If you’ve...
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Episode 73: Our Inner Alarm
Sound Therapy Network
Welcome to the Sound Therapy Network podcast! In this episode, host Niajae, an embodiment coach and the creator of Somatic Sound Therapy, invites you to explore the concept of our "inner alarm", that deep gut feeling or intuition guiding us toward emotional and energetic safety. Have you ever ignored uneasy feelings, doubted your instincts, or struggled to set boundaries because of past conditioning? You're not alone. Niajae dives into why so many of us learned to turn off this inner guidance, the impact it has on our lives, and why reconnecting with it is essential for healing. Through...
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Episode 72: Navigating Rejection
Sound Therapy Network
Welcome back to the Sound Therapy Network Podcast! In this episode, host Niajae takes a deep dive into the art of emotional regulation through the lens of rejection, a topic that touches all of us, yet is rarely discussed in depth. As both an embodiment coach, and the creator of Somatic Sound Therapy™, Niajae shares her own journey of navigating rejection as her business and personal opportunities grow. She unpacks the most common unhealthy responses we can have when faced with rejection, from internalizing failure and self-criticism to people-pleasing and comparison, and more importantly,...
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Episode 71: Thriving In a Modern Day Great Depression
Sound Therapy Network
Welcome to the Sound Therapy Network podcast, where we dive into all things sound and healing, for both practitioners and clients. In this episode, host Niajae Embodiment Coach, owner of Bliss Wellness Studio in Tampa and creator of Somatic Sound Therapy, confronts the pressing question: Are we in, or entering, a recession, and how does that impact our mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing? With stress and anxiety at an all-time high, Niajae explores the crucial role of trauma-informed care and the importance of maintaining our self-care routines, even when times get tough. She shares...
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Episode 70: Flower Meditations With The Roaming Petal
Sound Therapy Network
In this episode of the Sound Therapy Network Podcast, we’re joined by Erica Holland, owner of The Roaming Petal, to explore the beautiful world of flower meditations. Erica shares her journey of discovering flower meditations and how this practice has transformed her life. 🌿 What We Cover in This Episode: ✨ What is a flower meditation? ✨ How flowers can raise your energy and the energy of your home ✨ The connection between flowers and mindfulness ✨ How The Roaming Petal offers online flower arranging classes and meditations 💐 Exciting News! We are collaborating on a...
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Do You Have Religious Trauma?
Sound Therapy Network
Religious trauma runs deep, often shaping our core beliefs, how we see ourselves, and how we navigate life without us even realizing it. Many people step away from organized religion to escape control and manipulation, only to find the same patterns repackaged in the spiritual and healing spaces. So how do we begin to untangle these subconscious patterns and reclaim our personal truth? In this episode, we explore: 💜 How religious trauma impacts self-worth, pleasure, and purpose 💜 The difference between a judgmental vs. compassionate higher power 💜 Unpacking deep-seated beliefs around...
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Unpacking Religious Trauma With Shelley Olm
Sound Therapy Network
In this episode, I unpack religious trauma with Shelley Olm. Shelley is a certified Usui Holy Fire III Reiki Master, Sound Bath Facilitator, Master Vibrational Sound Healer, Yoga RYT 500, Advanced Buti Yoga Instructor, AFAA Group fitness instructor and Children’s Book Author. As a lifelong student, there is always more to learn, and she continually strives for more knowledge and experience. Because each situation and every person are different, Shelley likes to combine different healing modalities together depending on what type of healing is needed. This could be anything from...
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When Healing Spaces Are Harmful: What Practitioners Need to Know
Sound Therapy Network
In this quick yet powerful episode, we dive into an overlooked topic: the ways harm is being done in the sound healing space and why being a trauma-informed practitioner is non-negotiable. Healing spaces should feel safe, supportive, and empowering, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case. I break down 7 ways harm is happening in the sound healing world, from overstimulation and inappropriate use of sound, to power imbalances and outdated practices. Whether you're a practitioner or someone who receives sound healing, this episode will help you recognize red flags, elevate your...
info_outlineIn this unfiltered episode, I chat with Andrea Ashley, creator of the Adult Child Podcast about alcoholism, complex PTSD, and the importance of doing inner child healing, especially if you are a practitioner or in a service based business.
I love how unapologetically raw and transparent she is.
Content warning, if cursing or talking about abuse offends you, feel free to skip this episode.
If you love Andrea's unapologeticness as much as I do, listen to her podcast and follow her on Instagram.
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