In Episode 19 of the Greenfork Food for Thought podcast, host Stephen Zabala reconnects with childhood friend Tess Palma-Martinez, a private chef, sound healer, and sonography student. Recorded in Stephen’s kitchen, they discuss Tess’ journey from Saratoga to NYC, Brazil, LA, and Costa Rica, exploring sound healing, primal movement, and the role of frequencies in well-being. 

To connect with Tess, follow @completelygolden on Instagram or visit completelygolden.com.

0:00 Intro and welcome Tess Palma-Martinez

0:20 Catching up as childhood friends

1:17 Tess’ journey: NYC, Brazil, and beyond

3:53 Reconnecting with family

5:33 Path as a chef and sound healer

6:12 Opening a floral shop

7:55 Frequency in Tess’ work

9:06 How sound baths work

11:12 Frequencies and harmonic state

13:00 Nature, movement, and meditation

14:06 Music’s impact on emotions

16:31 Using music to shift energy

18:56 Subliminal frequencies in music

21:58 Primal movement and fascia

26:28 Somatic therapy benefits

29:20 Controlled articulated rotations

30:48 Psoas muscle and health

34:01 Patience in healing

37:57 High school reflections

43:10 Parenting with resilience

45:15 Embracing authentic tuning

49:39 Tess’ studies and sound baths

51:44 Physics of sound

54:07 Life transitions

56:22 Sound baths and trainings

57:06 Last meal: Indian dosa and paneer

59:13 Closing thoughts