Julie Jewels Smoot

The space between sounds matters just as much as the sounds themselves. And over the years, I have come to understand that the same can be true in life. There are moments when we are creating.

We do not owe anyone our stories. We do not owe anyone the details of what happened to us. We do not owe anyone an explanation for our boundaries. We do not owe anyone a description of our pain.

A hand carefully pulls a wooden block labeled "CHOICE" from a stacked tower, symbolizing decision-making. There is something I have learned through my experiences as a United States Navy veteran, a survivor of sexual violence, an advocate, and a woman living with Complex PTSD. Having a choice matters. It matters when someone enters a room. It matters when someone approaches your body. It matters when someone asks you a personal question. It matters when someone invites you to

Through my own experiences with military service, trauma, Complex PTSD, chronic pain, grief, and recovery, I have come to understand how important it is to have choices. Choices about my body. Choices about my environment. Choices about what I share. Choices about how I participate. And choices about what I want from a listening experience.

Listening to yourself does not have to be intense. Sometimes it is as simple as realizing, “I am tired,” or “I want to make something,” or “I would like to be quiet for a while.”

Tranquil healing space adorned with musical instruments and soft lighting, emphasizing silent recovery: "Your pain does not need an audience to be real. You are allowed to heal without explaining, proving, or performing." There is a difference between having pain and performing pain so that someone else will believe you. There is a difference between sharing because you want to and sharing because you feel you have to prove that what happened was bad enough. There is a differ

You don’t have to tell every detail of your story in order to heal. Healing can happen through sound, movement, breath, rest, silence, creativity, boundaries, and simply learning to listen to what your body needs. You can feel without explaining. You can heal without performing your pain. You can share what feels right and keep the rest for yourself. Your story belongs to you. Your body belongs to you. You decide who gets access.

Listening Sessions: A space dedicated to your personal experience, focusing on relaxation and self-reconnection through sound. Here, you choose your own way to participate, free from judgment or pressure, unlike traditional performances.

Album Trilogy: "The Ground Holds. Nothing Is Required. Still Alive." showcases three compelling albums — "The Ground That Does Not Move" by JS Worldbridger, "Nothing Is Required of You" by Julie Jewels Smoot, and "Still Alive" by Author Honey Badger, embodying themes of grounding, permission, and survival. Some music asks you to become something. Some music asks you to feel something. Some music asks you to heal. This trilogy asks none of those things. The Ground Does Not Mov

Cultivate inner peace with "Leaving with an Open Heart: Closing the Day with Compassion," a guided meditation for therapists and helping professionals, emphasizing self-care and mindfulness.

Serene meditation scene featuring calming elements and inspirational quotes, promoting a guided meditation focused on self-care and presence for therapists and helping professionals.

Breathing in... Breathing out... Allow your breath to become effortless. Notice the rise and fall of your chest. Feel the support beneath your body. Notice where your body meets the earth. Allow your shoulders to soften. Relax your jaw.

With every exhale... Release any pressure to perform. Release any expectation that creativity must look a certain way. Allow yourself to simply arrive. .Now imagine yourself standing at the entrance of a beautiful garden unlike any you have ever seen. This is the Garden of Possibilities. The air is warm.

Find a position that feels comfortable for your body. Allow yourself to settle in gently. There is nowhere else you need to be. Nothing you need to accomplish. Nothing you need to become. Simply arriving is enough. As the first soothing tones of the Venus Gong begin to resonate, notice the sound as it gently moves through the space around you.

My signature programs are designed for those seeking intentional listening experiences through ambient music, planetary gongs, and reflective sound. Each offering provides a unique approach while honoring personal choice, autonomy, and the understanding that there is no single "right way" to engage with sound.

My work centers on ambient music, trauma-informed listening, planetary gongs, and reflective practices that encourage presence rather than performance. Whether you're looking for music to accompany relaxation, yoga, journaling, gentle movement, or quiet moments at home, subscribing ensures you'll be among the first to hear about new albums, articles, and creative projects.

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.

Countless meditation playlists .Countless “healing frequencies.” Countless creators asking listeners to transform, ascend, regulate, optimize, manifest, or become something else. Sound Alchemist Julie Jewels Smoot chose a different path. Her work does not ask people to perform healing.

Healing through sound is a gentle process. It works on many levels - physical, emotional, and spiritual. When you experience Julie Jewels Smoot sound practices, you may notice a softening of stress and anxiety. Your body may feel lighter, your mind clearer.

Art has a way of touching the soul. It invites us to pause, to breathe, and to feel. My journey as an artist has been a gentle unfolding. It has been about discovering the quiet spaces within and sharing them with others. Through sound, energy work, and poetry, I have found a path to healing and growth. This is a story of that path, a story I hope will bring you calm and inspiration.