Tess Palma-Martinez on Healing with Sound | Food for Thought #19

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-Martinez0:20 Catching up as childhood friends1:17 Tess’ journey: NYC, Brazil, and beyond3:53 Reconnecting with family5:33 Path as a chef and sound healer6:12 Opening a floral shop7:55 Frequency in Tess’ work9:06 How sound baths work11:12 Frequencies and harmonic state13:00 Nature, movement, and meditation14:06 Music’s impact on emotions16:31 Using music to shift energy18:56 Subliminal frequencies in music21:58 Primal movement and fascia26:28 Somatic therapy benefits29:20 Controlled articulated rotations30:48 Psoas muscle and health34:01 Patience in healing37:57 High school reflections43:10 Parenting with resilience45:15 Embracing authentic tuning49:39 Tess’ studies and sound baths51:44 Physics of sound54:07 Life transitions56:22 Sound baths and trainings57:06 Last meal: Indian dosa and paneer59:13 Closing thoughts