Can Sound Change Your Life? Exploring Sound Healing with Dr. Harris & Beth Snyder What if something as simple as sound could change the way you experience stress, connection, and even yourself? Welcome to the first episode of The Dimensional Life with Dr. Aimee Harris, a podcast exploring the different dimensions of our lives, how they influence one another, and what can happen when we begin paying attention to the connections between them. In this episode, Dr. Harris sits down with Beth Snyder, owner of The OM Shoppe & Spa, Vice President of the International Sound Therapy Association, certified sound healer, clinical hypnotherapist, and Sound Healing Academy educator. Together, they explore the growing world of sound healing—from what actually happens during a sound bath to the role sound may play in relaxation, nervous system regulation, emotional experiences, and our overall sense of well-being. Dr. Harris and Beth explore how sound may intersect with the different dimensions of wellness and why well-being may be better understood as an interconnected system rather than a collection of separate parts. They also discuss the expanding presence of sound practices in mental health, healthcare, workplaces, senior communities, retreats, community spaces, and other wellness environments—along with the importance of practitioner education, appropriate training, and safety. In this episode, you'll hear about: • What sound healing is—and what it isn't• Common misconceptions about sound healing• What actually happens during a sound bath• Sound, relaxation, and nervous system regulation• Dr. Harris's journey from skepticism to training in sound healing• The unexpected personal experience that changed her perspective• How sound may connect with the eight dimensions of wellness• Emerging research and applications of sound-based wellness practices• Sound in mental health, healthcare, corporate wellness, senior living, and community settings• Why practitioner training and safety matter• How becoming more aware of sound can change the way we experience our everyday environments• Ways to begin noticing the role sound already plays in your own life MEET THE GUEST: BETH SNYDER Beth Snyder is the owner of The OM Shoppe & Spa, Vice President of the International Sound Therapy Association (ISTA), a certified sound healer, clinical hypnotherapist, and Sound Healing Academy educator. Beth shares how her own experiences with anxiety eventually led her to meditation, hypnosis, hypnotherapy, and ultimately sound. Today, she educates others in the use of sound and advocates for education and professional standards within the field. Connect with Beth Snyder The OM Shoppe & Spa theomshoppeandspa.comInternational Sound Therapy Association (ISTA) istasounds.orgSound Healing Academy academyofsoundhealing.com Instagram/Social Media facebook.com/TheOMshoppe RESEARCH MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Dr. Harris discusses research examining gong meditation, perceived stress, and occupational burnout among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hsieh, H.-F., Huang, Y.-T., Ma, S.-C., & Wang, Y.-W. (2022).Occupational burnout and stress of nurses in Taiwan regarding COVID-19: An intervention with gong medication.Journal of Nursing Management, 30(8), 3909–3917. ABOUT THE DIMENSIONAL LIFE The Dimensional Life with Dr. Aimee Harris explores the interconnected dimensions of wellness through research, real-life experiences, expert conversations, and practical ideas you can use in your own life. Throughout the series, Dr. Harris introduces the Dimensional Wellness Matrix™, a tool designed to help you see those connections and explore how changes in one dimension can create ripple effects across others. Because wellness isn't one-dimensional. Are you ready to step into your dimensions? This podcast is for educational and informational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical or mental health care.
