When Healing Spaces Are Harmful: What Practitioners Need to Know

In this quick yet powerful episode, we dive into an overlooked topic: the ways harm is being done in the sound healing space and why being a trauma-informed practitioner is non-negotiable. Healing spaces should feel safe, supportive, and empowering, but unfortunately, that’s not always the case.

I break down 7 ways harm is happening in the sound healing world, from overstimulation and inappropriate use of sound, to power imbalances and outdated practices. Whether you're a practitioner or someone who receives sound healing, this episode will help you recognize red flags, elevate your awareness, and deepen your commitment to ethical, client-centered healing.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode: -The most common ways harm is unintentionally inflicted in healing spaces -Why loud, sharp tones and overstimulation can dysregulate the nervous system -How practitioners may unknowingly exert control over clients instead of empowering them -The importance of moving beyond outdated, rigid frameworks in sound healing -Why trauma-informed training is essential for ethical healing work -How to create a truly safe, regulating, and empowering space for your clients

Listen now and take a step toward making sound healing safer and more effective for all.

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