Kara Johnstad knows that if we wish to transform our relationship with ourselves, each other and our planet, we need to understand the role that our voice plays...
Music, Healing, and Activism with Shervin Boloorian
Air Date - 10 March 2025Music has the power to heal, awaken, and unify—but what happens when it becomes a call to action? Join voice visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deeply heartfelt conversation with Shervin Boloorian, an Iranian-born, award-winning sound healer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern-day activism. From his sanctuary in Bali, Shervin has spent years weaving music, spirit, and purpose into transformative sound journeys. His latest album, Unbroken, is a testament to resilience, harmony, and the unshakable power of the human voice.In This Episode, We’ll Explore:- The Healing Power of Music – How sound can restore balance and reconnect us to our deepest selves.- Music as Activism – Why voices raised in song can be a force for change in turbulent times.- Sacred Sound & Ancestral Wisdom – The role of ancient melodies and vibrational healing in today’s world.- Behind the Album Unbroken – The inspiration, message, and creative journey behind his most personal work yet.Shervin also shares the story behind his new single, "Enjoy The Silence (All I Ever Wanted Version)," a reimagined, sound-healing take on a classic—now streaming on all platforms.https://shervinboloorian.com/#ShervinBoloorian #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #Voice#soundhealing #musicasmedicine #voicerising #sacredsound #unbrokenalbumTo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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The Secrets to Great Personal Essays with Nancy Aronie
Air Date - 24 February 2025Ever wish your writing had the magic of a well-aged Bordeaux—complex, rich, and lingering long after the last sip? Enter Nancy Aronie.Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deep dive into the art of personal storytelling with Nancy Slonim Aronie, the irreverent, soulful founder of the Chilmark Writing Workshop on Martha’s Vineyard and author of Memoir as Medicine and Writing from the Heart. We’re cracking open her latest book, Seven Secrets to the Perfect Personal Essay: Crafting the Story Only You Can Write, and trust us—these aren’t your high school English teacher’s essay tips.Expect to Learn:- How do you hook your reader from the first line? Let’s be honest; no one has time for a slow start.- Why vulnerability is your secret writing superpower—and how to wield it like a pro.- How do you write from the heart without sounding like a Hallmark card—raw, real, and unmistakably you?- How can you stand out in a world drowning in content? Your story deserves more than a passing scroll.Nancy brings her signature mix of warmth, humor, and no-nonsense wisdom to the mic, sharing stories from her own life, insights from years of teaching, and why personal essays just might be the antidote to the noise of modern life.So grab a cup of something strong (preferably organic, with a splash of oat milk) and join us for a conversation that will inspire you to pick up the pen—and tell the story only you can write.Visit Nancy Aronie at https://chilmarkwritingworkshop.com/#NancyAronie #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #Voice#WritingFromTheHeart #PersonalEssayTips #StorytellingMatters #VoiceRisingPodcastTo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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Listening to Your Inner Voice with Linda Star Wolf
Air Date - 27 January 2025Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING as she welcomes shamanic teacher and visionary guide Linda Star Wolf for an inspiring conversation about her new book, The Aquarian Shaman: Walking the Spiral Path of Transformation.Linda Star Wolf shares her deep wisdom on reconnecting with ancient shamanic practices, rituals, and breathwork to heal, transform, and activate the Aquarian Shaman within. This episode will guide you in learning how to listen to your inner voice as your guide, allowing you to tune into the voice of spirit through the sacred practices of shamanic rituals and ceremonies.In this enlightening conversation, you will discover:● The power of ritual and ceremony in awakening shamanic consciousness● How breathwork, imagination, and sacred rituals can help activate spiritual transformation● Techniques to connect with your true calling, inner voice, and the wisdom of the elements● How shamanic practices can empower you to heal and live in alignment with your soul’s purposeStar Wolf will help you reconnect with the magic of life and show you how to recover the innate awareness and creativity that lives within.Tune in to discover how shamanic practices, breathwork, and voice can transform your life.To visit Linda Star Wolf, Ph.D. go to http://shamanicbreathwork.org#LindaStarWolf #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #Voice#ShamanicWisdom #InnerVoice #Breathwork #ShamanicHealing #VoiceOfSpirit #SpiralPathTo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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Healing Your DNA Through Sound and Vibration with Ruslana Remennikova
Air Date - 13 January 2025Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on the VOICE RISING SHOW as she welcomes sound healer and former corporate scientist Ruslana Remennikova. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of how sound and intention can activate the 12-stranded DNA, unlocking your spiritual potential and catalyzing deep emotional and physical healing.In this thought-provoking conversation, Ruslana will share insights from her groundbreaking work on DNA activation through vibration and intention. Drawing from her background as a former research scientist and her practice in sound medicine, Ruslana reveals how sound frequencies can stabilize our DNA, resolve trauma, and foster cellular health. She will also discuss how our relationship with water, DNA, and consciousness is integral to our healing journey and how activating our DNA can help facilitate emotional and physical healing.Learn how you can apply the principles from her book to your own life and how sound healing and meditative techniques can contribute to conscious evolution. Don’t miss this powerful conversation on how sound and intention can reshape your reality and enhance your well-being.To visit Ruslana Remennikova, go to https://ruslanaremennikova.com/#RuslanaRemennikova #HealingDNA #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #Voice#DNAActivation #SoundHealing #VibrationalWellness #FrequencyHealing #ConsciousEvolution #SpiritualHealing #12StrandedDNATo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
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Unfolding Inside of Grief and Praise with Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer
Air Date - 16 December 2024OMTimes Radio is honored to welcome poet, teacher, and workshop facilitator Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer to the VOICE RISING SHOW. Rosemerry will join host Kara Johnstad for a heartfelt and profound conversation about her latest poetry collection, The Unfolding.In The Unfolding, Rosemerry delves into the paradox of grief as a form of praise, capturing the sacred connection that blossoms from living wholeheartedly, even in the face of profound loss. Written after the deaths of her son and father, these poems embody both sorrow and celebration—heartbreaking yet uplifting, somber yet playful, even solemn and sexy.Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer’s poetic voice offers surprising invitations to embrace the beauty of life, even in its most challenging moments.This episode will explore how grief, love, and nature intertwine and how poetry can serve as a healing practice—returning us home to ourselves and the beauty around us. We’ll discuss the healing power of nature, the role of praise in her daily life, and how writing and connecting to our voice allows us to enter and honor the darkness of grief while keeping hope and light alive.Join us for this intimate exploration of love, loss, and the transformative power of poetry, and discover how each of us can use our voice to heal, inspire, and shift harm to harmony in our world.#RosemerryWahtolaTrommer #Poetry #VoiceRising #KaraJohnstad #Music #Interviews #Voice#TheUnfolding #PoetryForHealing #GriefAndPraise #HealingThroughPoetry #TransformingGrief #EmbodyingPraise #PoetryAndHealing #LoveAndLoss #HealingWithWordsTo get in touch with Kara Johnstad, go to http://www.karajohnstad.com/Visit the Voice Rising show page https://omtimes.com/iom/shows/voice-rising/Subscribe to our Newsletter https://omtimes.com/subscribe-omtimes-magazine/Connect with OMTimes on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/Omtimes.Magazine/ and OMTimes Radio https://www.facebook.com/ConsciousRadiowebtv.OMTimes/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OmTimes/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/omtimes/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/2798417/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/omtimes/
Kara Johnstad knows that if we wish to transform our relationship with ourselves, each other and our planet, we need to understand the role that our voice plays in shifting old paradigms and awakening to a vibrant life of pure presence. Enjoy weekly conversations with leading luminaries, pioneering visionaries, poets, musicians, authors and sound healers on the big questions of meaning and how we as a humanity can heal through sound consciousness and create harmony in our world.Interviews with:Singer-SongwritersMusiciansPoetsSpoken Word ArtistsVisionary artistsWritersArtist activistsAll conscious creatives using their VOICE to create a wave of change and committed to actively influencing humanity in a positive way.