For some nervous systems, sustained tones can feel overwhelming, disorienting, or intrusive. This is especially true for people with sound sensitivity, migraines, tinnitus, or certain trauma histories. This does not mean the body is “resistant. "It means the body is communicating. Trauma-informed sound work does not override that communication.

You do not need to listen the entire time. You do not need to stay near the sound. You do not need to “work with” the vibration. Turning the sound off is part of the practice. Leaving the room is part of the practice. Needing quiet afterward is part of the practice.

Tibetan singing bowls produce long, sustained tones with gentle overtones. These sounds do not start and stop abruptly. They unfold. They linger. They fade slowly. This gradual movement can be easier for the nervous system to tolerate than sharp or unpredictable sound.

You do not need to sit still. You do not need to breathe differently. You do not need to feel relaxed. You may listen briefly. You may turn the sound off. You may leave the room entirely. The bowl does not follow you.

Calm waters mirror the vibrant hues of dawn as the sun rises over the tranquil lake, painting the sky and clouds in captivating shades of blue. This membership is not meant to persuade you. Before you join, I want to be clear about what this space offers—and what it does not—so you can decide without pressure, urgency, or self-negotiation. You are not late. Nothing here is scarce. You do not need to be ready. This Is Not a Program There is no start date. There is no sequence

I’ve opened a membership—not as a program, not as a promise, and not as a requirement to heal. This membership exists for one simple reason: to create a protected, quiet way to listen. Over time, I’ve learned that sound offered publicly, without containment, is often misunderstood, misused, or consumed too quickly. I’ve also learned that many people—especially those living with trauma, chronic stress, or nervous system overwhelm—need less instruction, not more.

A serene rest day unfolds with a vibrant sunset painting the sky over the tranquil ocean waves.

Julie Jules Smoot’s work as a sound alchemist did not emerge from theory or technique alone. It grew slowly—through years of personal healing, careful listening, and learning what it means to live inside a body again after trauma. Before sound became an offering, it was a companion. Julie’s healing path has included many modalities, each meeting her at different moments, each teaching something distinct about safety, choice, and timing.

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is not only a condition of memory or thought. It is a nervous system response shaped by overwhelm, threat, and loss of safety.

You may: Tone out loud Tone very softly Tone internally without sound Or simply listen and rest There is no right way to do this.