In this episode:

• The lady who came to a sound bath and realised she couldn't remember the last time she had an hour with nothing to do
• John Cage, 4'33" and the Harvard anechoic chamber — there is no such thing as silence
• Why a two-minute pause has been shown to relax the body more than the music
• How silence grows new cells in the hippocampus — and activates the brain's creative default mode network
• Why complete silence can feel threatening — and why Clare doesn't use it with beginners
• From BBC radio producer to sound therapist — learning to hold silence without filling it
• The small, radical act of listening to the kettle boil

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

In this episode:

• Why falling asleep in a sound bath is absolutely fine — and what it tells us about how rest-deprived we really are
• Binaural beats explained: what they are, how the frequency following response works, and why headphones make all the difference
• The brainwave journey from beta to delta — and why you can't skip the gears
• Solfeggio frequencies: the ancient tones rooted in Gregorian chant, and why 174 Hz features in Clare's sleepscape recordings
• Why safety is the key to deep sleep — and how sound helps the body feel safe enough to truly let go
• The difference between breathwork and meditation — and which one to reach for at bedtime

Want to try it for yourself tonight? Head to Clare's blog for a free 30-minute delta binaural beats sleep recording, plus a deep dive into the science: feelingsound.co/blog/cant-switch-off-to-sleep-your-brain-might-just-need-shifting-gear

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

Clare Savory digs into the neuroscience of habit formation, explores why consistency matters more than duration, and shares what Dr David Hamilton's research reveals about the extraordinary power our thoughts have over our brains — and our bodies.

In this episode:

• Why building a meditation habit is genuinely hard — and why that's not a character flaw
• Neuroplasticity explained simply: how repeating a practice literally thickens parts of your brain
• The prefrontal cortex and why strengthening it improves focus, compassion and emotional resilience
• Dr David Hamilton's remarkable quote: why thoughts leave physical traces in the brain just like footsteps in sand
• Oxytocin, loving kindness meditation, and why the brain doesn't always distinguish between what's real and what's imagined
• Why eight weeks of daily practice can structurally change your brain — and why it doesn't have to take long each day
• A chance encounter with a motivational coach, a dog, and a rather timely reminder that happiness is a choice

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

In this episode:

• From breaking news to burnout: how Clare's decade at the BBC led her to meditation — and why the apps weren't enough
• The ten techniques Clare trained in — and why having options changes everything
• Walking meditation, contemplation, zazen, loving kindness and more: a plain-English overview
• The unexpected power of touch — and why holding a pebble might be more therapeutic than you think
• How to experiment with time, place and posture to build a practice that genuinely sticks
• Why this isn't about sitting cross-legged in silence — and how to find what works for you

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

In this episode, Clare Savory demystifies the instruments behind the magic, from Himalayan singing bowls to gongs to crystal bowls, and explores why understanding them can completely change your experience.

In this episode:

• A plain-English guide to the instruments Clare uses — and the specific benefits each one offers
• Why Himalayan singing bowls are often the starting point for grief, emotion and feeling stuck
• What gongs actually do to your body — and why they're one of the most powerful therapeutic tools in the room
• Crystal singing bowls and the gift of mental quiet — pure frequency for an overloaded mind
• The seven R's: Including resistance, resonance and release — and what your reaction to certain sounds might be trying to tell you
• Why one session isn't enough — and how little and often is where the real change happens

3 minute sound baths available to listen to here: www.feelingsound.co/blog/12-soundscapes-of-christmas

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

In this episode:

• The difference between your sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems — and why you need both
• The physical signs that your stress response is running the show
• How low and high frequencies affect your body differently — and how to use that knowledge in everyday life
• Why 15 minutes of your favourite music can boost dopamine, serotonin and your body's own healing response (thanks, Dr Daniel Levitin)
• How meditation changes your natural resting state over time — and what monks can teach us about living lighter
• Why Clare went from a stress baseline of 7/10 to 3/10 — and how these tools made the difference

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

In this first episode of Feeling Sound, Clare Savory (sound therapist, musician, meditation teacher and self-confessed data nerd) unpacks the neuroscience behind rest, burnout and the tools that can genuinely help.

In this episode:

1. Why most of us are stuck in "fourth gear" — and what happens to our body when we stay there too long
2. The five brainwave states explained simply, and the two most of us never visit
3. What 15 minutes in the right brain state can do for your energy levels — no coffee required
4. The science behind how meditation can structurally change your brain in eight weeks
5. Why regularity beats intensity — and how to find what works for you

Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions

For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co