To Hum is Human

In this episode, I sit down with legendary guitarist, songwriter, producer, author, and Fanny co-founder June Millington for a powerful conversation about music, identity, resistance, and the sacred force of women making sound together.June shares stories from her childhood in the Philippines, the moment she first heard the sound of an acoustic guitar, and how music became a bridge into belonging after moving to California in the 1960s.Together, we explore Fanny’s groundbreaking place in rock history, what it means to “play like a girl,” and how June continues to mentor the next generation of young women musicians through the Institute for the Musical Arts in Goshen, Massachusetts.This conversation is about sound as devotion, creativity as healing, and the courage to turn up the volume when the world tells you to stay quiet.Follow me:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonorousLightInstagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, I sit down with artist and curator Dean Brown for a rich and grounding conversation about belonging, creativity, and the courage to share your voice.Dean is an artist and the Director of PULP, a contemporary art gallery in Holyoke, Massachusetts. His work spans sculpture, photography, and drawing, and has been exhibited nationally and reviewed in The New York Times, Art in America, and Paper Magazine. His recent series transforms discarded materials—objects found on the street and vintage book covers—into deeply resonant works exploring memory, resilience, and reimagined possibility.We talk about his journey from serving as Chief Photographer at the Brooklyn Museum to founding PULP in 2019, a vibrant hub that now hosts exhibitions for local, national, and international artists, and participates in the Outsider Art Fair in New York City.What unfolds is a conversation about intuition in the creative process, the stories held within materials, and how community is something we actively create together.What I love most is this reminder: belonging isn’t something we wait for; it’s something we build, together, through presence, courage, and connection.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.comYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonorousLight

Love isn’t meant to be perfect—it’s meant to be real.In today’s episode, Our Perfect Us: Authenticity as the True Perfection in Love, I’m joined by Tamara Thompson, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Reiki Master, hypnotherapist, and artist whose life is rooted in helping others return to their most authentic selves. After experiencing profound loss, infidelity, and a life-changing turning point in her 30s, Tamara left a corporate career in accounting to follow her calling—earning her degree from Iona University and building a heart-centered practice in NYC. For over 15 years, she’s guided couples and individuals toward deeper self-awareness, conscious relationships, and embodied love through both clinical and spiritual modalities.Her work reminds us: authenticity is the true perfection. When we give ourselves permission to be fully seen, we create relationships that are honest, healing, and alive.Follow me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SonorousLightInstagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: https://sonorouslight.com/

What if the feelings you spent your life brushing off were actually guidance? What if the things you called “too emotional” or “just spidey senses”… were your gift?In this episode, James O. Joseph—now known as The Unintentional Psychic and owner of the Phoenix Rising Synergy Center—opens up about his unexpected spiritual awakening and the years he spent resisting the path that was calling him.As a kid, James was drawn to psychic fairs and the metaphysical, but like many of us, he set those curiosities aside in favor of what seemed like a more “normal” life. That all changed in 2015, when his father passed from a sudden heart attack. What followed was a moment that defied logic: James knew his father had passed before anyone told him.From that point on, his father continued to connect with him from beyond, guiding him to support his family and helping him rediscover the intuitive abilities he had buried years ago. Then in 2019, a powerful, energetic shift “turned everything up to 11,” unlocking a wave of intuitive awareness and setting James on a path he never expected.By 2023, he had walked away from his long-running retail business and stepped fully into the spiritual world—as a medium, reader, and guide, completely led by spirit.This episode is a powerful reminder that surrender isn’t about giving up—it’s about showing up. Trusting the path. Answering the call.Whether you’re just waking up to your gifts or standing at the edge of a big leap, James’s story will inspire you to stop resisting and start listening.Follow and subscribe: YouTube, Instagram @sonorous.light55 @tohumishumWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if listening could dissolve the idea of borders—not just between countries, but between inner and outer worlds?In this expansive and intimate conversation, I’m joined by Edo Mor—artist, curator, and co-creator of Secret Planet, a discovery-based music series that operates like a farm share for sound. You don’t select from a menu. You arrive with curiosity. You receive what is offered. You listen.Edo and his partner Rosario have cultivated a creative life that bridges continents, materials, and frequencies—from kiln-fired glass that holds light like a living ocean to music gatherings that dissolve the very idea of genre. Their work reminds us that creativity is not a product. It’s an ecosystem. It thrives on trust, surprise, and communal presence.We explore migration as a creative force, glass as a language, listening as belonging, and what it means to tend to culture the way one tends a garden—with care, devotion, and just the right amount of wildness.Follow me on:YouTube Sonorous LightInstagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, I sit down with trans/non-binary multimedia artist Sunny Allis (they/them) about imagination as a vital, world-shaping force. Sunny is a prolific world-builder whose paintings, sculptures, puppetry, animations, and immersive environments center joy, community, and connection.Their conversation explores play as a form of resistance, art as a safe and expansive space for identity and emotion, and the wisdom that emerges from working with young creatives. Sunny also shares how collaboration, storytelling, and honoring the full emotional spectrum, including rage, shape both their art and their life.Trained at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and CalArts, Sunny’s award-winning work—including public installations and the bilingual children’s book Hooray, What A Day! / ¡Viva, Qué Día!—invites us to see imagination not as escape, but as a calling, and a path toward more expansive, connected ways of living.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, I’m joined by the luminous Amihan Jennifer Matias of Kapwa Racial Equity for a deeply grounding conversation on what it means to remember who we are together.Rooted and Rising: The Inner Work of Collective Liberation invites us into the Filipino concept of kapwa—a knowing that we belong to one another—and into the body as a living archive of ancestral memory, wisdom, and intuition. We talk about decolonization as an inner practice, leading from the body, and how healing unfolds not in isolation, but in community.This episode is for anyone feeling the quiet (or urgent) call to reconnect with their roots, trust their inner knowing, and remember that liberation is something we do with and for one another. Follow me on Instagram at @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if the simplest thing you can do—humming—is also one of the most powerful ways to come home to yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Bradford Tilden of Crystal Music Healing, an international bestselling author, composer, classical pianist, angelic shaman, and master intuitive vibrational healer specializing in sound, crystals, gemstone healing, and Universal White Time Healing. Bradford is also one of the pioneering teachers of UWT gemstone and energy healing in North America, and he has a gift for activating the mastery within others through inspiration, education, and energetic attunement.We talk about the moment he realized sound wasn’t just art, but a sacred practice. How a “humming baby” became a lifelong musician and healer. How crystal tones and sacred voice can organize chaos into clarity. And why your voice, even if you think it’s imperfect, might be the most direct pathway to your intuition.Bradford also shares a simple daily practice you can start right away (hint: the car or the shower), plus a beautiful reminder: if you don’t love the sound of your own voice yet, it’s not a flaw; it's an invitation to healing.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light55 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if museums were more than places to look, but places to feel, question, and heal?In this episode, I sit down with Siddhartha Shah, John Wieland 1958 Director of the Mead Art Museum, for a rich and illuminating conversation about the evolving role of museums in our society.Before coming to Amherst, Siddhartha served as Curator of South Asian Art and Director of Education and Civic Engagement at the Peabody Essex Museum, where he led groundbreaking initiatives, making PEM the first sensory-inclusive art museum in the region, and developing bilingual and accessibility programs that significantly expanded who felt welcome in museum spaces. His work there redefined what it means for cultural institutions to serve their communities with empathy, care, and inclusion.At the Mead Art Museum on the campus of Amherst College, Siddhartha continues to lead with vision and heart, transforming the museum into a dynamic, living classroom, one where art becomes a catalyst for cross-cultural understanding, emotional resonance, and meaningful dialogue. With advanced degrees in art history, psychology, and archaeology, and years spent curating contemporary Hindu and Buddhist art, his approach reflects a rare integration of intellect, spirit, and soul-centered leadership.Together, we explore art as a form of communion, the importance of critical visual thinking in an image-saturated world, and how museums can hold complex histories while fostering compassion, curiosity, and connection across difference.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if aging isn’t a decline, but an awakening?In this luminous conversation, I sit down with Sophy Burnham, author of 17 books and a trailblazer in spiritual and creative inquiry. From A Book of Angels—the cultural phenomenon that reshaped how we talk about the unseen—to her recent work, The Wonder and Happiness of Being Old, Sophy invites us to rethink intuition, creativity, love, and what it truly means to live fully.We explore how intuition guides us toward our passionate purpose, why creativity is a radical act of self-expression, and how the invisible world is just as real and instructive as the physical one. Sophy shares her deep reflections on aging as a portal to joy, meaning, and love that matures and deepens with time. We talk about trusting your inner voice, writing letters to your future self, and remembering that we are spiritual beings having a human experience.This episode is an invitation to listen more closely, create more bravely, and welcome the wisdom that comes with every season of life.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What does it look like to take action in a way that’s embodied, intuitive, and true?In this episode, I’m joined by Matt Shamey—Director of Strategic Planning at Strive, yoga teacher, runner, and community-focused leader—for a grounded conversation about movement as a pathway to confidence, resilience, and connection. Raised in western Massachusetts, where he now lives, Matt teaches power vinyasa yoga and spends his time running through woods and country roads with friends and teammates, using movement as a practice of presence and listening.A Grinnell College graduate, Matt ran cross-country, studied political science and Spanish, and deepened his global perspective through study abroad in Costa Rica and Nicaragua. His work leading immersive programs throughout Latin America and East Africa shaped his leadership philosophy—one rooted in community, emotional literacy, and awakening people to their own strength and capability.We explore how movement builds self-trust, why recovery matters as much as effort, and how taking action from the heart can transform the way we live and lead.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, I sit down with Noelle Dean, owner of Connecting with Noelle. She is a licensed marriage and family therapist who followed an unexpected calling into intuitive mediumship. Our conversation explores the transformative power of intuition, the meaning of healing with honesty, and why integrity holds deep significance in spiritual work.Noelle opens her heart as she shares her own story, including her experience with cancer, an initiation that reshaped her understanding of purpose, intuition, and the body’s quiet wisdom. We talk about navigating vulnerability—our own and others’—with care, the importance of ethical boundaries in spiritual work, and what it truly means to empower others to connect with Spirit for themselves.This episode is an invitation to trust your inner knowing, honor the non-linear path of healing, listen to your body, and remember that intuition isn’t reserved for a select few. It’s a skill we can nurture, a compass for daily life, and a powerful guide toward deeper self-discovery.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if the stories we read as children could help us truly see ourselves and others in a new light? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Grace Lin, the award-winning author and illustrator behind Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, A Big Mooncake for Little Star, and so many other beloved works. Her accolades include a Newbery Honor, Caldecott Honor, the Children’s Literature Legacy Award, and recognition at the White House as a Champion of Change for her advocacy for diversity in children’s literature.Together, we explore what it was like for Grace to grow up between cultures and how she found her creative voice, the role intuition plays in her artistic process, and why representation in children’s books is more essential now than ever. We also talk about the magic of stories as both windows and mirrors, expanding our understanding of others while reflecting who we are back to ourselves.Grace’s work has touched millions, and this conversation invites you to revisit the stories that shaped your own sense of identity and imagination.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, we explore a powerful question: What if food could be more than just something we consume? What if it could become a tool for justice, a daily act of love, and a catalyst for systemic change? If you’ve ever reached for Honest Tea, enjoyed PLNT Burger, or followed the rise of Beyond Meat, you’ve already encountered Seth Goldman’s vision. Seth is the Co-Founder of Honest Tea, Just Ice Tea, and PLNT Burger, Chair of the Board at Beyond Meat, and Chair of Mission Guardians for Tony’s Chocolonely, a company working to end exploitation in the cocoa industry. A graduate of Harvard and the Yale School of Management, he’s been inducted into the Washington DC Business Hall of Fame, named CEO of the Year by Partnership for Healthier America, honored as a Climate Visionary by EARTHDAY.ORG, and co-authored the bestselling graphic memoir Mission in a Bottle.What inspires me most about Seth is his belief that every sip, every bite, and every choice is an opportunity to shape the world we want to see. In this conversation, we explore food as a pathway to justice, the power of ethical business, and how conscious choices can heal both people and the planet.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if your money wasn’t just numbers on a screen, but a mirror of your values, your stories, and your dreams? In this new episode of To Hum is Human, I sit down with Lou Davis, Financial Planner & Advisor at Davis Financial Group, for a powerful conversation.We explore the money stories we inherit from our families, culture, and lived experiences, and how those narratives shape the way we relate to abundance, security, and risk. Lou shares how combining data with deep empathy can actually soothe financial anxiety and bring real clarity, making planning feel less intimidating and more empowering. We also talk about what it truly means to create a values-aligned financial plan and why socially responsible and sustainable investing is more possible and more impactful than ever.Lou’s path, from the music industry and tech startups to holistic financial planning, is full of unexpected turns, heart, and so much wisdom. This episode is an invitation to look at your finances with more compassion, more consciousness, and yes… more intuition.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, I speak with Shannon Mitchell of Shannon Mitchell Wellness, a folk herbalist, intuitive medium, writer, and contributing author of The Intuitive Entrepreneur: Deeper Connections for Soul-Driven Success with Deb DeCelle. 🌸We explore the art of folk herbalism, the rhythm of seasonal living, and the sacred relationships we build with plants. Shannon shares her journey of listening to nature’s wisdom, how humor and writing can serve as medicine, and the importance of intuition in both healing and entrepreneurship.✨ This episode is a reminder that healing isn’t far away. It’s in the garden, the forest, and within ourselves.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, we dive into the healing frequencies woven between sound, curiosity, and connection. I’m joined by musician, educator, and sound therapist Lacey Lewis, whose journey began as a curious child entranced by vibration, and evolved into a transformative career supporting students at the Texas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired.Together, we explore what happens when we shift from simply hearing music to listening with our whole nervous system. Lacey opens up about working with vibration in nontraditional ways, using binaural beats to influence brainwave states, and how humming can soothe the vagus nerve and invite calm back into the body. Her work with NepTune and Heavy With Stars shows her range of possibilities with sound.We talk about the difference intention makes, how sound becomes medicine when we infuse it with purpose, and why learning music is accessible at any age. At the heart of this conversation is a reminder: sound isn’t just entertainment. It can transform us, regulate our nervous systems, and bring us back to ourselves.Tune in if you’ve ever felt the power of a song in your bones, if you’re curious about sound therapy, or if you're ready to deepen your listening practice.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, we step into one of the most sacred thresholds of the human experience. I’m joined by birth and death doula, spiritual entrepreneur, Reiki Master Teacher, gifted psychic medium, and space-holder LéVonta White, also known as L.N. White of Lighthouse Effect, LLC, for a conversation that gently unpacks what it means to arrive, to depart, and to honor everything in between.Together, we explore the mirrored energies of birth and death, the importance of ancestral veneration, and how emotional presence shapes the way we support families during transitions. LéVonta shares her personal journey from nursing to doula work, weaving intuition, compassion, and ceremony into moments often held behind closed doors.We discuss healing as a form of witnessing, how everyday actions can honor our ancestors, and the “Lighthouse Effect”—the quiet power of standing in your truth so that others can find their way back to theirs.Tune in if you’ve ever felt the subtle presence of those who came before you, if you’re curious about supporting loved ones through life’s most tender thresholds, or if you’re drawn to the wisdom that lives in transitions.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman, @sonorous.light55, @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What happens when directing becomes an act of deep listening—where structure meets intuition, and storytelling becomes a form of connection and healing?In this episode, I speak with Daniel Elihu Kramer, an award-winning director, writer, filmmaker, and educator whose work bridges art, leadership, and community. Daniel served as Producing Artistic Director of Chester Theatre Company from 2015 to 2022, where he brought national recognition to this small theater on the edge of the Berkshires. A graduate of the Yale School of Drama, Daniel also leads as the Grace Jarcho Ross Professor of Humanities and Chair of the Theatre Department at Smith College, shaping the next generation of storytellers.Together, we explore the craft of holding space for story—the art of guiding collaboration, creating connection, and cultivating performances that linger long after the final curtain.✨ Tune in for a conversation about art as community, leadership as listening, and theater as transformation.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What if a wall could do more than hold paint—what if it could hold a heartbeat?In this new episode of 'To Hum is Human,' I sit down with Britt Ruhe, Executive Director of Commonwealth Murals, to discuss how public art serves as a vessel for connection, identity, and memory. Britt shares how her family legacy led her into community art and why empowering local voices is essential to truly transformative murals.We explore what it means to create art with a community rather than for it, and how intuitive leadership, collaboration, and a deep respect for lived experience can turn a painting on a wall into a living story.Britt speaks about murals as anchors—holding place-based memories and allowing neighborhoods to see themselves reflected with dignity. When people feel seen, something shifts. Art begins to heal.If you’ve ever wondered how creativity can shape culture, foster belonging, and activate community pride, this episode will stay with you.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if healing was something we could craft with our own two hands, rooted in love, lineage, and intention?From hand-wrapped sage to moonlit rituals, from herbal magic to heartfelt community, Mischa Roy, Owner & CEO of Spill The Tea Sis Apothecary in Northampton, MA has spent over 25 years weaving together healing, artistry, and connection. As a Level 3 Reiki Master Teacher, Master Tea Blender, and lifelong student of the metaphysical arts, she’s built a beloved gathering place that’s part apothecary, part community hub, and entirely magical.In our conversation, we dive into the power of ancestral wisdom in modern healing, the art of bringing ritual into everyday life, and what it means to build a business rooted in authenticity and connection. Mischa shares how crafting with your hands can become a form of prayer, how community can be a sacred circle, and why making spirituality accessible is her life’s work.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman, @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

We often think of seeing as something we do with our eyes. But what if vision is something we sense, remember, or feel? In this episode, I have an expansive conversation about the vast terrain of inner sight, ancestral knowing, and the subtle language of spirit with Kazemaru.Kazemaru is a psychic medium, spiritual navigator, and lifelong student of the unseen. Her path has taken her from early mystical experiences to immersive training in India, Japan, and Hawai‘i, where she studied meditation, Japanese healing arts, Ho‘oponopono, and the wisdom of revered elders. 🌿We explore how intuition and spiritual practice can help us live with more connection, clarity, and love. We talk about the role of meditation, the healing practice of Ho‘oponopono, the meeting point of spirituality and neuroscience, and the guidance we can receive from ancestors, animals, and community.At its heart, this episode is about remembering that love is who we truly are.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if sharing your story could spark healing—not just for you, but for others too? ✨In this episode, I sit down with Laura Di Franco, CEO of Brave Healer Productions, to talk about the power of healing out loud. Laura shares her own journey from physical therapy to publishing, and how she helps authors turn their personal experiences into books that create connection and transformation.We explore what it really takes to be vulnerable on the page, the ripple effect of sharing your truth, and how telling your story can become a path to purpose.If you’ve ever felt called to write or wondered if your story could make a difference, this conversation will inspire you to speak up and share it with the world.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555 @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What if your most reliable intuition doesn’t speak in thoughts at all, but in movement, breath, and stance?Intuition isn’t just in your head. It’s in your body. In this conversation with William “Bill” Tuman, 5th-degree black belt & head instructor at River Valley Taekwondo, we explore how disciplined movement becomes a doorway to inner guidance. Bill shares three decades of Jidokwan Taekwondo wisdom: how repetition builds real-time instinct, why calm is the strongest stance in conflict, and how mastery is less about domination and more about presence. From dojang practice to daily life, this is intuition as a practiced, embodied experience.Follow me on Instagram @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What if the smallest life forms—bacteria, roots, spores—could teach us how to listen, how to heal, how to create?In this powerful episode, I speak with Caribbean American visual artist Malaika Ross, whose work bridges soil science, plant wisdom, and the sacred beauty of the Black female form. Raised on the island of St. Croix, Malaika grew up learning plant-based healing in her grandmother’s garden and later studied soil microbiology before turning to painting as a form of storytelling.In 2023, following a breast cancer diagnosis, her practice transformed again—birthing The Visibility Project and Novel Bodies, Novel Landscapes, two stunning series that center the Black female body in ecosystems both real and reimagined. Together we explore what it means to co-create with nature, to hold space for transformation, and to find power in the quiet.Follow me on Instagram: @Tohumishuman, @sonorous.light555, @thisisdbcWebsite: www.sonorouslight.com

What happens when logic meets spirit—and your intuition points the way?In this energizing episode, I sit down with Nicole Pope, a former Fortune 500 executive turned Akashic & shamanic evidential medium, to explore how intuition helps us navigate change—from career pivots and leadership calls to parenting intuitive children and healing old stories.We discuss corporate systems versus soul systems, the Akashic Records as “Google for your soul,” why aligned choices feel calm (not loud), and shamanic tools for grounding, cord-cutting, and clearing blocks. Through it all, Nicole reminds us that intuition isn’t guesswork—it’s a trainable skill for clarity, confidence, and purposeful action.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman and @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What happens when we listen not just to the world around us, but to the myths, memories, and sacred messes within?In this moving episode, I sit down with Chicano/Indigenous poet, visual artist, and cultural organizer Jason Montgomery to explore how intuition weaves through his creative practice, community work, and personal healing. From co-founding the BIPOC-led 50 Arrow Gallery and Attack Bear Press to serving as Poet Laureate of Easthampton, Jason’s journey is one of reclamation, resistance, and radical belonging.We talk about recovery, parenthood, punk spirituality, and the power of creating spaces that hold both sanctuary and truth-telling. Through it all, Jason reminds us that intuition isn’t just a whisper; it’s a force for justice, joy, and creative courage.Follow me on Instagram at @tohumishuman @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What if your relationships could be guided by something deeper than logic? What if intuition was the quiet thread weaving connection, clarity, and healing?In this soulful conversation, I sit down with the incredible Julie Speetjens—Reiki Master Teacher, psychic medium, spiritual mentor at Soaring Heart Energies, and creator of Soul Journey Sundays—to explore how tuning into your inner hum can transform the way you love, grieve, trust, and relate. We talk about how intuition shows up in our everyday relationships, what the unseen “energy” between people really means, and how we can begin to rebuild trust after heartbreak. Julie also shares why grief, as painful as it is, can open us to a deeper sense of connection, and how to recognize the energetic yes that tells us when we are aligned in our relationships.This is a heart-grounding, soul-expanding episode you don’t want to miss.Follow me on Instagram at @tohumishuman and @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What does it really mean to create value in a community? The kind that’s rooted in relationships, generosity, and care, not just the bottom line.In this conversation, I sit down with Tara Brewster, Vice President of Business Development and Director of Philanthropy at Greenfield Savings Bank, a powerhouse fundraiser, small business advocate, and host of the Western Mass Business Show on WHMP.We discuss aligning the heart with strategy, why local business and philanthropy are inseparable, and how authentic connection can spark meaningful impact across an entire region.Follow me on Instagram at @tohumishuman and @sonorous.light555Website: sonorouslight.com

What if pain isn’t just something to fix, but something to understand? What if the body, in all its complexity, is trying to speak to us through sensation, fatigue, and even injury?In this illuminating conversation, I’m joined by Dr. Adam Brady, a physical therapist, bodyworker, and founder of Tend Bodyworks, to explore the powerful shift that occurs when we stop treating the body like a machine to be fixed and start listening to it as a wise guide.We dive into Adam’s healing journey from a devastating wrestling injury to a career grounded in somatics, martial arts, energy work, and intuitive care. Together, we explore how pain can convey meaning, how sensation can serve as a form of communication, and how genuine healing occurs through collaboration, presence, and deep listening.Tune in for a conversation about healing as integration, the wisdom beneath pain, and how tending the body is also tending the spirit.Follow me on Instagram: @tohumishuman and @sonorous.light555Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sonorous.light/Website: www.sonorouslight.com

This week, I’m joined by a truly visionary guest who’s transforming how we think about conflict, creativity, and intuition. Gabrielle Hartley, Esq., is a pioneer in family law and innovative dispute resolution. She’s the co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Better Parenting Plan, where she’s leading the development of Virtual Gabby—an AI-powered online mediator designed to help parents craft fair, affordable parenting plans with ease and compassion.Driven by a bold vision for expanding access to justice, Gabrielle is harnessing technology to transform how families navigate separation and co-parenting. She’s the bestselling author of Better Apart and The Secret to Getting Along, and the creator of the Y.E.S. Method™—a transformative framework for turning conflict into cooperation, featured in her TEDx talk and national media.In this conversation, we explore how tuning into your inner hum — even amid legal or emotional turmoil — can unlock clarity, compassion, and radical creativity. Gabrielle shares how she’s integrated her intuitive wisdom into a tech-driven platform, and how you can apply the same inner guidance to your own personal or professional crossroads.Follow me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What does it mean to lead not just from the head, but from the heart? To follow not only plans, but the pulse of something deeper, your intuition?This week, I sit down with Executive Director Cassandra Holden, a visionary leader and culture weaver who is stewarding BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity — a sacred and historic arts space in Florence, Massachusetts — into its next chapter of justice, beauty, and collective transformation.We explore what it means to truly listen to the soul of a place, to lead a community with radical care and spiritual integrity, and to hold space for discomfort, healing, and joy, all at once. Cassandra shares what it looks like to trust your gut when the stakes are high, and why intuition is not just a personal compass, but a path to collective awakening.Follow me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

This week, I’m thrilled to welcome the powerhouse that is Deb Drummond in our latest episode.Deb is a heart-forward entrepreneur, a mentor to thousands, and a trailblazer in the health and wellness world. She’s built seven international companies, launched the Mission Accepted movement and media platform, and continues to show up, stand up, and speak up for women stepping into their purpose. In this episode, we talk about creativity, clarity, entrepreneurship, the role of intuition in decision-making, and the first small step you can take toward that dream you’ve been holding.Whether you’re ready to leap or still on the edge, this one’s for you.Follow me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

Ever had a gut feeling you couldn’t ignore? A quiet nudge you followed, even when it didn’t make “logical” sense? This episode is all about trusting that inner compass we too often overlook.Joining me is the dynamic Mark Guglielmo—artist, storyteller, and former rapper known as Vesuveo, who performed alongside Eminem and KRS-One. His path through hip-hop, visual art, and community work is fueled by a powerful inner compass: intuition.In this episode, we explore how creativity and instinct collide, what it really means to trust your gut when the stakes are high, how art can navigate identity, history, and healing, and the role of intuition in collaboration, leadership, and legacy.This one’s for anyone standing at a crossroads, craving clarity, or just curious about the real power of inner knowing.

What if the Earth is speaking and your intuition is the way you understand its language?In this grounding conversation, I sit down with intuitive life coach and psychic medium Michele Cutler of Walk the Path Within to explore how nature holds the keys to our inner knowing. We trace her journey from conservation biology to spiritual mentorship and reflect on how the natural world can guide us back to ourselves.From honoring the rhythms of the seasons to embracing self-care as a spiritual practice, this episode is a gentle call to root deeper, listen closer, and let the Earth show you who you truly are.Follow me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and @sonorous.light555Website: www.sonorouslight.com

What if sound isn’t something we listen to, but something we live inside?In this immersive conversation, I sit down with composer and filmmaker Jake Meginsky to explore how intuition, deep listening, and embodied experience shape a creative life. We talk about the physicality of sound, the pressures and revelations of filmmaking, and the lasting impact of his mentorship with legendary percussionist Milford Graves.Whether you’re a musician, dancer, or simply tuning into your own inner frequency, this episode is an invitation to trust what can’t always be named—and follow the hum beneath the surface.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

What if creativity isn’t about striving, but listening?In this expansive conversation, I sit down with artist and creative force Cicely Carew to explore the deep currents of intuition, presence, and emotional energy in the creative process. We talk about her powerful exhibition BeLOVEd at the Fuller Craft Museum, the healing role of soundscapes, and what it means to create from a place of rest, resonance, and remembrance.Whether you’re an artist, seeker, or someone learning to trust your flow, this episode is a vibrant reminder that your inner landscape holds all the wisdom you need.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

What if healing animals isn’t just science, but soul work?In this heart-opening conversation, I sit down with Dr. Tim Budris—veterinarian, yogi, and deeply intuitive healer—to explore the unseen threads that connect us to our animal companions.We talk about the power of empathy in veterinary care, how animals reflect our emotional states, and the vital role intuition plays in tending not just to symptoms, but to the full spectrum of well-being, both theirs and ours.Whether you’re an animal lover, a healer, or someone learning to trust your inner knowing, this episode invites you into a world where medicine meets mindfulness, and love is part of the treatment plan.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

What if your body isn’t just something you live in, but something that lives through you?In this week’s episode, I’m joined by Jennifer Polins, dancer, choreographer, educator, and founder of the School for Contemporary Dance and Thought.  Together, we explore the quiet power of movement as a form of healing, creativity, inquiry, and intuition.Jen shares how dance can be a space for transformation and truth-telling—one that invites us to listen through sensation, not just thought. From the choreography of daily life to the stillness between steps, this conversation serves as a reminder that your body is wise and always speaks.Movement is a birthright. Healing is not linear. And presence begins in the bones.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

What if classrooms were built on intuition, curiosity, and trust? In this episode, I sit down with Jeromie Whalen, a passionate educator at Northampton High School, reimagining what learning can be. We explore his unconventional path into teaching, the impact of technology in the classroom, and how intuitive, real-world learning empowers students to find and use their voices.Jeromie shares his approach to creating engaging, student-driven experiences, such as the innovative The Transcript program, while offering honest insights into what it takes to build a safe, authentic, and collaborative learning space. From community engagement to creative risk-taking, this conversation is a blueprint for heart-centered education that truly prepares students for life.✨ Tune in to hear how education can become a space for growth, purpose, and connection—one classroom at a time.🎓 Update: Since the recording of this episode, Jeromie Whalen has officially earned his doctoral degree. Congratulations, Dr. Whalen! 👏✨Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

Featuring: Beth McElhiney, owner of the magical vintage shop Wonderland in Easthampton.Step into a world where objects tell stories and intuition leads the way.In this episode, I sit down with Beth to explore how she uses her inner wisdom to guide the curation of her vintage collection—from choosing pieces that "click" to sensing the energy they carry. We talk risk-taking, storytelling through objects, and the powerful pull between people and the pieces meant for them.Whether you're a vintage lover, a creative entrepreneur, or someone curious about trusting your gut, this episode is full of rich insights and soulful takeaways!Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

What does it mean to create from a place of deep inner alignment? How do we tap into that sacred space where healing and inspiration meet?This week, I’m joined by Brett Bevell — renowned Reiki Master Teacher, poet, performance artist, and author of Energy Healing for Everyone, Reiki for Spiritual Healing, and many more. Brett is a leader in the field of digital energy healing, having first introduced the concept in his 2013 book New Reiki Software for Divine Living. Today, his innovative healing work continues to reach a global audience through the Soulvana App by Mindvalley.  A trailblazer in energy healing and intuitive technology, Brett Bevell is the creator of the Reiki Divine Healing Oracle Deck, a powerful tool for self-discovery and spiritual alignment. In this soulful conversation, we explore the energetic connection between creativity and intuition. Brett shares wisdom from decades of energy work, poetry, and public performance — including insights from his work with Hollywood creatives and his viral NPR-featured poem America Needs A Buddhist President.This episode is a beautiful invitation to tune inward, trust your flow, and transform your everyday life into a canvas of healing expression.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

In this episode, I sit down with Monte Belmonte, a longtime Western Massachusetts radio host, producer, and community activist, to explore how intuition, creativity, and compassion fuel collective impact.From Monte’s March to his Campout for Cancer Connection to his work at NEPM’s The Fabulous 413, Monte shows how following your inner call can uplift an entire community.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

What does purpose sound like?Meet Michi Wiancko—an accomplished violinist and Juilliard graduate, an imaginative composer, devoted educator, and Artistic Director at the groundbreaking Antenna Cloud Farm. In this inspiring episode, Michi shares her journey from concerto debuts with the LA and NY Philharmonics to creating music for Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect and the Orpheus Chamber Orchestra, among others. She shares how intuition, creativity, and community have shaped her evolving path—and why purpose isn’t something we find once, but a hum we return to again and again.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

In this debut episode of To Hum is Human, I talk with legendary tennis player and coach Judy Dixon about overcoming doubt, trusting intuition, and staying grounded in high-pressure moments—on and off the court.From Wimbledon to Title IX, Judy shares powerful insights on resilience, self-belief, and listening to your inner voice at any age.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com

Welcome to To Hum is Human—a podcast about tuning into your intuition and awakening your passionate purpose.I’m Donnabelle Casis—artist, curator, and intuitive guide. Each week, we explore what it means to listen deeply to that inner hum—the quiet knowing that connects us to who we really are.Through soulful conversations and personal reflections, we’ll uncover how intuition can transform the way we live, create, and connect.If you’re ready to trust your inner voice and live with more clarity, meaning, and magic, you’re in the right place.Find me on Instagram @ToHumisHuman and www.sonorouslight.com