The Sound Bath

Philosopher, professor, and poet, Bayo Akomolafe joins aja in a discussion on the evolution of activism and society, what resides in the space between words, the meaning of love, the healing power in the sound of children laughing, as well as different ways of looking at the world and one another. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate.

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In her new book, Who Is Wellness For?, poet Fariha Róisín examines wellness culture and who it leaves behind. She joins aja for a conversation that touches on wellness, activism, healing from childhood trauma, and being accountable for our own wellbeing. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate.

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For author Jason Reynolds, sometimes “slaying dragons” means writing #1 New York Times bestselling youth fiction. Sometimes it’s about kicking back to watch the game with his friends or spending Sundays with family. Jason joins aja to talk about building intergenerational trust and how to play a game he invented called Brain Yoga, as well as some of the things we might discover in ourselves by really unplugging. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate.

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Hope Giselle is all about self-love. As the first openly trans woman to graduate with a MFA from conservative Alabama State University, she’s learned to put her mental health first while challenging people on the opposite side of the political spectrum. When it comes to confronting a bully or a racist, she says sometimes it’s ok to say “Today, I don’t have the power.” But if you do step up – you should do so with the full knowledge of what it is that you’re stepping into. The author of Becoming Hope: Removing the Disguise, shares her modern social take on trans and black bodies in public spaces, how to love yourself enough to be in love, and how to relax and “wear the bathing suit” when you’re being judged. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate.

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Climate justice activist, professor, and author of The Shock Doctrine and This Changes Everything, Naomi Klein sits down with aja to explore Eco-Feminism, intersectionality, the return of salmon, and what we can do to “light ourselves up” and make a difference to the planet. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate. 

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Safiya Noble, a professor from the UCLA Center for Critical Internet Inquiry and author of the book Algorithms of Oppression, joins aja for a chat about racial biases in the digital world, and how to reckon with technology and reclaim our mental wellbeing in online spaces. Followed by meditative sound bath music from The Dojo Upstate. 

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Soak in the healing power of sound. Candid and vulnerable conversations have the power to cleanse, transform and renew, much like soaking in a bath. Introducing The Sound Bath, a Lush Cosmetics podcast that explores what personal, social, and environmental care and wellbeing really mean in today's society.

In thought-provoking and intimate discussions with some of her favorite authors, artists, activists and experts, surrealist blues poet and host Aja Monet dives deep into ideas that transform and reveal us. This podcast is designed to be enjoyed in the bath and each episode includes a built-in music meditation. So start the water, lie back and soak in The Sound Bath. 

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