Episode 92: Why Sound Baths Are Gaining a Bad Rep

Watch this episode on YouTube here- https://youtu.be/-cBzw52zHdI

Sound Baths have exploded in popularity, but so have the complaints.

In this episode, I'm addressing an important conversation happening in the wellness space: why more and more people are reporting negative experiences in sound baths.

From headaches and anxiety to feeling overstimulated or even unsafe, the feedback is real. And as practitioners, we have to be willing to listen.

This episode is not about dismissing sound healing as a modality. It's about elevating the standard.

I break down:

• Why overstimulation is happening more frequently

• How loud playing and high-pitched tones can dysregulate the nervous system

• The impact of post-COVID nervous system changes

• Why trauma-informed training is no longer optional

• How to create safety, regulation, and true rest-and-digest states in your sessions

Most people walking into our spaces are already operating in fight, flight, freeze, or fawn. If we don't understand what actually regulates the nervous system, we risk adding to the overwhelm instead of helping repair it.

Sound is powerful. But power without understanding can cause harm.

If you are a sound practitioner, or considering becoming one, this episode will invite you to look deeper at how you're facilitating your sessions.

Are you creating regulation? Or are you unintentionally creating stimulation?

The future of sound healing depends on practitioners who understand the nervous system, practice with intention, and prioritize safety over performance.

Links & Resources: • Learn about Trauma-Informed Sound Therapy Practitioner Training and explore the Somatic Sound Therapy™ Certification & Mentorship http://soundtherapynetwork.com

• Connect with Niajae and the Sound Therapy Network https://www.instagram.com/soundtherapynetwork

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