What happens when one unexpected sound bath completely changes the direction of your life?

In this episode of The Good Sounds Podcast, I sit down with Ali, co-founder of Chiang Mai Holistic to explore his journey from addiction and overthinking to a life devoted to singing bowls, sound healing and helping people come back to themselves.

We talk about the sound bath that quieted his mind for the first time, why he became obsessed with bowls, and how sound became part of his own recovery and spiritual journey. Ali shares how bowls can support meditation, nervous system regulation, addiction recovery and emotional release, especially for people who struggle to slow their thoughts down.

We also explore the role of community, why wellness should not only be for the wealthy, how Chiang Mai has become a hub for sound healing, and why Ali believes life is too short not to start becoming the person you actually want to be.

Connect with Ali:

https://www.chiangmaiholistic.com/
https://www.instagram.com/alilovesbowls/

What happens when a lifelong love of music leads you somewhere completely unexpected?

In this episode of The Good Sounds Podcast, I sit down with sound artist and author Colleen Thornton to explore her journey from a shy singer to creating deeply immersive sound baths.

We talk about the role sound has played throughout her life, how singing became a form of self-regulation, and the unexpected trip to Nepal that changed everything. What began as an attempt to escape burning season led to a transformative sound bath experience in Pokhara, where she discovered Tibetan singing bowls, mantra, and a new way of working with sound.

Connect with Colleen:

@blackcrow.sound

www.blackcrowsound.com

www.thresholdprogram.com

John Stuart Reid, an expert in cymatics, shares his origin story and the life-changing experience in the Great Pyramid that led to his exploration of sound and healing. He discusses the principles of sound, the shape of sound, and its impact on membranes, cells, and even planetary phenomena.

He also delves into the use of liquids in cymatics and the development of the Cymascope instrument.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Cymatics and John Stuart Reid's Origin Story
• 09:00 Resonance, Reverberance, and the Sarcophagus Experience
• 17:37 The Use of Liquids in Cymatics and the Development of the Cymascope Instrument
• 43:56 Properties of Medical-Grade Water and Sound Response
• 57:03 Impact of Sound Frequencies on the Body
• 01:27:36 Therapeutic Implications of Sound Frequencies
• 01:33:13 Where to Find More Information

Connect with John Stuart Reid:

https://cymascope.com/

https://cymascope.com/cymascope-app/

Jonathan Goldman, a pioneer in sound healing, shares his journey and insights into the power of sound as a healing modality. He discusses the discovery of sound as medicine, the role of vibration, the power of intention, and the importance of silence in sound therapy.

The conversation delves into the power of experience, reading the room, and the relationship between sound and the nervous system. It explores the healing potential of the voice and the concept of humming, its benefits, and the technique of conscious humming are discussed.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Sound Healing
• 14:00 The Power of Vibration
• 18:57 Intent and Healing
• 28:09 Silence and Sound
• 36:01 The Healing Power of the Voice
• 43:18 The Technique of Conscious Humming
• 49:13 Incorporating Humming into Group Sessions

Connect with Jonathan: https://www.healingsounds.com/

Follow him on Instagram: @jonathangoldman_healingsounds

Aman Shahi is a Himalayan singing bowl expert, sound therapist and teacher. Originally from Nepal, his work connects ancient sound traditions with modern meditation practice. He is also the owner of Tibetan Singing Bowls Center in Chiang Mai, Thailand. In this episode, we discuss the healing power of ragas, how to select singing bowls and how to connect with sound.

Connect with Aman: https://thsthailand.com/

Follow him on Instagram: @thehealingsoundthailand