344: Heal Your Chronic Stress With the Power of Sound

In this episode of the Ancient Health Podcast, Dr. Chris Motley explores the profound effects of sound on the body and mind. He discusses how sound can be both beneficial and detrimental to health, the mechanisms behind sound therapy, and various techniques such as tuning forks, binaural beats, and gong baths. The conversation delves into the role of the pineal gland in spiritual connection and the importance of music in healing. Dr. Motley emphasizes the need to be mindful of the sounds we expose ourselves to and how sound therapy can be a powerful tool for wellness. Research Shows This Works!  2017 study of Tibetan singing bowl meditation found stress and depression-reducing benefits (Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine https://doi.org/10.1177/2156587216668109) This study found low-frequency sound stimulation helped people with fibromyalgia sleep better and feel less pain (10.1155/2015/375174). Takeaways Sound can affect the body positively and negatively. The body records sensory experiences in the subconscious mind. Traumatic sounds can trigger fight or flight responses. Sound therapy can aid in healing chronic pain and stress. The pineal gland is sensitive to sound frequencies. Tuning forks can help heal specific areas of the body. Binaural beats synchronize brain activity for relaxation. Gong baths can create a calming atmosphere. Music has the power to heal and uplift the spirit. Sound therapy can enhance overall wellness and emotional health. Chapters 00:00 The Power of Sound: An Introduction 09:27 The Impact of Traumatic Sounds on Health 18:40 The Pineal Gland and Spiritual Connection 25:29 Exploring Different Sound Therapy Techniques 30:47 The Role of Music in Healing 36:32 Enhancing Sound Therapy with Supplements If you’re a health coach and you’re looking for more in-depth knowledge about the body and healing,  consider joining Dr. Motley’s membership where you can dive into his clinical wisdom on emotions and the body, Traditional Chinese Medicine and more + regular Q+As where you get the chance to pick his brain: doctormotley.com/membership.  Want more of The Ancient Health Podcast? Subscribe to the YouTube channel. ------  Follow Doctor Motley! Instagram Twitter Facebook Tik-Tok Website ------  Links:  Look up the Academy of Sound Healing for practitioners in your area!   https://www.academyofsoundhealing.com/find-sound-healing-practitioners-in-your-area Examples →  What Is A Sound Bath? (sunreed.com),                       Demonstration from Sound Bath Expert Sara Auster         Healing the Body with Frequencies: The Basics Explained A very in-depth explainer        The Science Behind Sound Therapy (youtube.com) A Wall Street Journal video exploring sound baths