Healing through Humming: How Sound Regulates Your Nervous System

"When I came to play the singing bowls for the first time ever for a group of people... She said right before I started, you should sing with the bowls.  And that felt like it was asking for some courage for me to share my voice.  And I went for it, and it felt  the most aligned I've ever felt, sharing something with people."--Stacey PickeringWelcome to another episode of the Mother Tree Network podcast! In today's episode, our host, Aminata, sits down with the incredible Stacey Pickering, a sound healer and vibrational therapist. They delve deep into the power of sound and its impact on our emotional and physical well-being.Aminata opens up about a childhood experience that affected her self-confidence, and Stacey empathizes, emphasizing the importance of embracing our own voices. Together, they explore the idea of using vocal sounds as a means of releasing emotions and finding resolution.With the rise of technology, Aminata questions the difference between hearing someone else sing and singing imperfectly oneself. Stacey introduces the concept of humming and its ability to regulate the nervous system, even demonstrating a breathing and humming exercise.The conversation then turns towards the application of sound practices in public schools to help children regulate themselves. Stacey's wisdom and experience shine through as they discuss her background in yoga, chanting, and the profound resonance she feels within her body when using specific tones.As the episode continues, Stacey shares her journey into facilitating sound journeys and the transformative impact it has had on her life. They discuss the interconnectedness of the mind and body, emphasizing the importance of somatic experiences and movement for healing and release."The vibrational resonance just reached right in there, just transcended the part of my logical mind that could keep talking me out of… letting go or, … Went right past that loud mind, that resistant mind."–Stacey PickeringAminata and Stacey also touch on the financial challenges faced by holistic practitioners and the vulnerability associated with using one's voice. They both agree that walking into that fear is an essential part of the healing process.So sit back, relax, and join us as we delve into the world of sound healing and vibrational therapy with Stacey Pickering on this enlightening episode of the Mother Tree Network podcast.Sign up for the Sound Healing for Peacemakers https://www.dramandakemp.com/sound-healing-for-peacemakersYou can find Stacey athttps://linktr.ee/staceypickeringwellnesshttps://www.instagram.com/we_are_vibrational_energy/Stacey’s BioStacey Pickering is a multi-faceted Holistic Wellness Practitioner, Ecotherapy Facilitator, and movement artist, who works with music, sound & the natural world to transcend the barriers of the logical mind and connect us fully with ourselves as whole beings. She is an advocate for rest as a path of liberation.📚 Timestamped overview02:59 Yoga training led to unexpected move and sound healing.06:53 Non-traditional yoga training included parental forgiveness.10:12 Not a yoga teacher. Sound felt intuitive, vibrational.15:03 Voice joins instruments in transformative sound baths.19:37 Powerful, specific cultural fear acts as medicine.21:29 Childhood voice eSupport the showMother tree Network Podcast--Where  Earth Wisdom Meets Racial Justice and Women's Leadership. Want to become your unlimited self and evolve the planet?Go here to get the Mother Tree podcast + Show Notes sent to your inboxhttps://www.dramandakemp.com/podcast