Julie Jewels Smoot

It does not mean everything has healed. It does not mean painful memories have disappeared. It does not mean I will never experience grief, anger, fear, or discomfort again. It means I recognize my right to make decisions about my own life.

Released on June 20, 2026, Spirit Breath, Earth Pulse moves between ambient soundscapes and lyrical songs, creating a body of work that refuses to remain within a single musical category. The album encompasses stillness and confrontation, dissociation and embodiment, vulnerability and power, rupture and survival.

Nothing Is Required of You is the second chapter in a thoughtfully crafted three-album arc that begins with The Ground Does Not Move and concludes with Still Alive. While the first album establishes a foundation of steadiness and the final installment celebrates resilience, this middle chapter offers something increasingly rare: unconditional permission to simply exist.

A person stands on a scenic overlook, surrounded by lush greenery, gazing at expansive mountains under a vibrant sky, embodying the tranquility of 'Shores of Serenity'. Music streaming platforms are featured below.

Tracks such as "The Lake," "I'll Be There for Myself," "Journey to Self Care," and "Breathe" embody the album's central themes of self-compassion, resilience, and returning to one's inner foundation. Each composition contributes to an overarching message that healing often begins with the simple act of paying attention to ourselves with kindness and patience.

Among its standout tracks is "The Power of Presence," a collaboration with JS Worldbridger that captures the album's central message: healing and connection often begin not through action, but through attention. The partnership brings together expressive lyricism and thoughtful musical arrangement, resulting in a piece that resonates long after it ends.

The project brings together an eclectic blend of lyrical pieces, healing-inspired compositions, and immersive listening experiences. Tracks such as "Healing Post Traumatic Stress with Crone," "Healing Heart Chakra," "Spreading Light," and "Healing Sacrum with Energy Hands" reflect Julie's ongoing interest in themes of restoration, self-reflection, and personal empowerment. Rather than prescribing outcomes, the album offers listeners space to pause, breathe, and engage with th

Heartbeats of Freedom is an inspiring and deeply reflective album that transforms the written word into an immersive musical experience. Drawing from poems and passages found in Journey into the Sacred and several of Julie Jewels Smoot's other books, the album weaves together literature, music, and emotional storytelling into a cohesive and meaningful artistic work.

Resonance of Chiron: Healing Waves is a compelling fusion of planetary gong music and spoken poetry that invites listeners into a space of quiet reflection and personal meaning. Drawing upon performances on the Chiron Gong alongside poetry adapted from Julie Jewels Smoot's published books, the album creates a listening experience that is both meditative and emotionally evocative.

Released last summer, Neptune Gong: Dolphin and Whale is a unique collaboration between Julie Jewels Smoot and JS Worldbridger that transforms the written word into an immersive sonic experience. Inspired by poems originally published in Julie's books, the album bridges literature, ambient music, and planetary gong resonance to create a deeply contemplative listening journey.

The Space After Holding is a thoughtful ambient album created for therapists, counselors, social workers, coaches, healthcare professionals, and anyone whose work involves holding space for others. Rather than focusing on productivity or performance, the album gently acknowledges the often-overlooked transition that occurs after a day of deep listening and emotional presence.

Still Alive serves as the powerful conclusion to a three-part album arc that begins with The Ground Does Not Move, continues through Nothing Is Required of You, and finds its culmination here. Together, these albums form a journey through grounding, permission, and ultimately, resilience—a musical narrative that gently reminds listeners that surviving is not the end of the story.

What makes I Served especially compelling is its commitment to authenticity. It challenges listeners to broaden their understanding of who serves and what service can cost while honoring the resilience of those who continue moving forward. The album invites reflection on recognition, respect, and the importance of ensuring that every veteran's story has a place in the national conversation.

Tracks such as "The Lake," "I'll Be There for Myself," "Journey to Self Care," and "Breathe" embody the album's central themes of self-compassion, resilience, and returning to one's inner foundation. Each composition contributes to an overarching message that healing often begins with the simple act of paying attention to ourselves with kindness and patience.