Transformative Harmonics®

How can spiritual wisdom, neuroscience, and trauma-informed practices come together to support healing, intuition, and transformation?Welcome to episode 11 of Transformative Harmonics with your host Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP. In this conversation, Paula is joined by transformational coach, speaker, and psychotherapist Cheri Lindberg, PhD, who brings over 20 years of experience guiding leaders, healers, and changemakers.Cherie blends brainspotting, ancient wisdom, and neuroscience to help people reclaim energy, release trauma, and embody their fullest potential. She also shares insights from her new book Sacred Knowing, exploring how spirituality, intuition, and healing can unfold in both personal and collective contexts.Together, Paula and Cherie discuss childhood intuition, navigating trauma, spiritual awakenings, and how science is beginning to catch up with practices long understood in indigenous traditions.00:00 - Intro01:25 - Cherie’s Journey Into Healing Work 04:20 - Brainspotting And Spiritual Integration 06:23 - Trauma, PTSD, And Self-Healing 09:00 - Discovering EMDR And Body-Based Practices 10:47 - Intuition Reawakened After Loss 14:12 - Spirit Encounters In Sessions 17:51 - Embracing Spirituality In Therapy 20:00 - Science Meets Spiritual Practices 23:51 - Brainspotting As Lived Experience 25:54 - Life Changes Through Inner Work 29:12 - Vulnerability And Creative Flow 31:17 - Shamanic Tools And Intuitive Gifts 35:00 - Embodied Wisdom And Flow States 38:09 - Ancestral Healing And Epigenetics 40:55 - Book Launch And Final Thoughts Cherie Lindberg, PhDhttps://cherielindberg.com  Find Paula Online https://paulascatoloni.comhttps://substack.com/@paulascatoloni   If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com

How can sound become a gateway into deeper self-connection, healing, and creativity?Welcome to episode 10 of Transformative Harmonics with your host, Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP. In this episode, Paula is joined by somatic therapist, trauma-informed yoga teacher, sound healer, and registered dietician, Jenna Little. Together, they explore how sound can invite us into the body, open us to new levels of awareness, and serve as a powerful tool for healing and transformation.Jenna shares her personal path into sound healing, beginning with yoga and moving into embodied recovery, the Safe and Sound Protocol, and her own evolving practice of sound journeying. She reflects on her experiences of meeting protective parts, building trust in her inner world, and discovering the power of voice as an instrument for healing.Jenna was born and raised in eastern North Carolina and has lived in Raleigh since 2015 with her husband and 3 daughters. Jenna balances being a mom, business owner, and an entrepreneur in the healing and wellness industry. Jenna completed her Master of Arts in Counseling from Concordia University Irvine from the Townsend Institute specializing in learning the Townsend Character Model created by John Townsend. She is a LCMHC in North Carolina.00:00 - Intro02:18 - Jenna’s Path To Yoga & Sound04:31 - Training, Chanting & Early Soundwork06:20 - Embodied Recovery & SSP Invitation07:27 - First SSP Journey: Visuals & Inner World08:44 - Protectors, Choice To Feel & Trust-Building14:46 - Beyond SSP: RP, Reiki & Group Snippets15:32 - Sound As Portal; Guiding Clients One-On-One18:59 - Reading Energy: When To Ease Or Stay21:04 - Voice As Instrument In Healing23:34 - Prosody, Regulation & Creative Clearing26:32 - Offerings, Retreat & How To Find JennaJenna Littlehttps://jennalittle.comFind Paula Onlinehttps://paulascatoloni.comhttps://substack.com/@paulascatoloniIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com

How can polyvagal-informed sound therapies support both individual transformation and collective healing?Welcome to episode 09 of Transformative Harmonics with your host Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP. In this episode, Paula welcomes Karen L. Onderko, co-author with Dr. Stephen Porges of Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach to Connection, Change, and Healing. Karen shares her journey from a career in finance to becoming a leader in advancing polyvagal-informed practices and the Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP).Karen Onderko is a passionate advocate for advancing the understanding and application of polyvagal principles to improve care, connection, and acceptance among people. She played an important role in bringing SSP from the laboratory to the clinical world, conducting the initial testing, developing the training, and supporting the SSP provider community.Together with Dr. Porges, she has written a book about SSP titled Safe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach to Connection, Change and Healing. Regularly witnessing the transformative power of a polyvagal-informed approach, she is eager to support the promotion of education and access to PVT for people in diverse communities throughout the world. Karen is a founding board member of the Polyvagal Institute.00:00 - Intro00:54 - Meeting Karen L. Onderko03:22 - From Finance to Neuroscience07:12 - Meeting Dr. Stephen Porges & SSP Origins10:22 - Polyvagal Institute & Adoption11:46 - Polyvagal Theory in Brief17:41 - Evolving the SSP Protocol21:31 - What the SSP Is24:29 - Writing the Book & Structure29:07 - Case Studies & Deconstructions35:48 - Individual to Collective Healing41:24 - Karen’s SSP Experience & Where to Find the BookKaren L. Onderkohttps://www.polyvagalinstitute.orgSafe and Sound: A Polyvagal Approach for Connection, Change, and Healinghttps://www.amazon.com/Safe-Sound-Polyvagal-Approach-Connection/dp/1649632347Find Paula Onlinehttps://paulascatoloni.comhttps://substack.com/@paulascatoloniIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com

How can Reiki, sound, and somatic practices create deeper pathways to healing for both clients and clinicians?Welcome to episode 08 of Transformative Harmonics with your host Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this episode, Paula is joined by holistic psychotherapist and Reiki master teacher Jodi Silverman, LCSW, who has been developing a groundbreaking approach she calls Soul Woven Therapy, a method that weaves somatic, clinical, energetic, and spiritual practices. Together, Paula and Jodi explore how Reiki Assisted Psychotherapy can support trauma healing, deepen therapist presence, and create coherence in the therapeutic space.Jodi Silverman, LCSW, is a holistic psychotherapist, Reiki Master teacher, and an integrative trauma specialist exploring the intersection of nervous system science and spiritual healing.She works with individuals healing from betrayal, emotional abuse, and relational trauma using a blend of Reiki-Assisted Psychotherapy, Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP), Rest and Restore Protocol (RRP), and HeartMath for nervous system regulation.00:00 - Intro01:21 - Meeting Jodi Silverman03:35 - Career Journey & Reiki Interest 06:23 - Reiki Training & Therapy Integration 09:20 - Private Practice & Modalities 13:13 - States of Consciousness & Presence 14:51 - Clinician Self-Practice 16:11 - Psychotherapeutic vs Reiki-Assisted Therapy 18:07 - Reiki in Trauma Work 22:12 - Energy, Sound & Self-Healing 25:20 - Whole-Person Healing 28:00 - Reiki in the Therapy Room 30:13 - Therapist Embodiment 32:06 - Combining Sound & Reiki 34:12 - Resonant Listening 37:30 - Modalities as Coherence Paths 41:09 - Separate Reiki Practice 43:34 - Trainings & Community 45:18 - Embodiment as Healing Catalyst 47:22 - Final Reflections Courses & Coaching for the Spiritually Curioushttps://journeywithkindredsouls.comThe Spiritually Curious Therapist Podcasthttps://journeywithkindredsouls.com/the-spiritually-curious-therapist-podcastBook:http://psychotherapeuticreiki.comFind Paula Onlinehttps://paulascatoloni.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com

How do we reconnect with our ancestral roots, heal collective wounds, and restore our relationship with the land?Welcome to Episode 07 of Transformative Harmonics with your host Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this episode, Paula is joined by Marika Heinrichs, therapist, educator, and founder of Embodied Ancestral Inquiry, for a rich conversation about ancestral healing, somatics, and community-based embodiment work. Together, they explore how sound, ritual, and nervous system science can be woven into collective spaces to address cultural disconnection and intergenerational trauma.Marika shares her journey from community organizing into somatic practice, the importance of “yield” as a starting point for healing, and the powerful grief and reconnection that can arise when we restore our bond with the land. They also dive into the intersections of neurodivergence, sensory perception, and ancestral practices, and how these gifts can be honored rather than pathologized.You’ll also hear about Marika’s upcoming programs, including Ancestral Embodiment and her Foundations Training in Embodied Ancestral Inquiry.00:00 - Intro00:51 - Marika's Background03:11 - Journey Into Somatics05:08 - Collective Healing 07:07 - Transformative Group Work09:15 - Integrating Sound And Relational Movement10:38 - Exploring Cultural Disconnection13:09 - Yield As A Cultural Somatic Practice15:36 - Intergenerational Trauma18:12 - Grief & Nervous System Adaptations21:38 - Grief As A Healing Portal23:02 - Severance-Supremacy Loop25:10 - Grief As Access To Reconnection26:52 - Neurodivergence And Sensory Perception28:52 - Sensory Awareness30:54 - Expanding Attachment32:29 - Neurodivergent Strategies34:29 - Introducing Ancestral Embodiment36:04 - Exploring European Folk Practices38:34 - Embodied Ancestral Practices41:29 - Closing Reflections Find Marika Onlinehttps://wildbody.cahttps://www.embodiedancestralinquiry.comFind Paula Onlinehttps://paulascatoloni.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com#soundhealing #frequencytherapy #harmonichealing

How can sound, safe‑and‑sound protocols help unlock long‑held tension, reshape our nervous systems, and open gateways to deeper self‑trust?Welcome to episode 06 of Transformative Harmonics with your host, Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this conversation, Paula welcomes longtime colleague Dr. Marian Miller, psychologist, meditation teacher, and faculty member for Transformative Harmonics, to explore how brainspotting, the Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP), and somatic ritual weave together. Marian traces her path from early transcendental meditation and holotropic breathwork to today’s integrative, sound‑based clinical practice, highlighting the science as well as the mystery behind these methods.Together, they discuss unwinding fascia, repairing attachment wounding, and creating ritual containers that feel more like chosen family than therapy. Marian also shares real‑life stories, including her own birth‑memory healing, showing how these modalities can soften gut tension, release religious trauma, and restore a sense of sacred essence without psychedelics.In this episode, you will hear: 00:00 - Intro00:59 - Introducing Dr. Marian Miller02:29 - Launching Transformative Harmonics03:49 - Holotropic Breathwork & Music-Based Healing04:51 - Holotropic Cocoon, Safety & Prenatal Memory Work06:30 - Sound Journeys & Subconscious Exploration08:22 - Brainspotting Basics: “Where You Look Is How You Feel”12:17 - Safety, Co-regulation & Self-Spotting 18:28 - Gut And Fascia Unwinding With SSP23:58 - Healing Religious Trauma 29:07 - Group Circles: Integrating SSP32:45 - Holding Space & Ancestral Community Find Dr. Marian Onlinehttps://www.drmarianmiller.com Find Paula Online https://paulascatoloni.com Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions – https://vaudeoproductions.com

How can the power of sound and a nurturing community work together to settle the nervous system and develop embodied healing?Welcome to episode 05 of Transformative Harmonics with your host, Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this conversation, Paula is joined by Laura Reagan, LCSW‑C, an integrative trauma therapist, host of the long‑running Therapy Chat Podcast, and founder of Trauma Therapist Network.Together they discuss the evolving landscape of trauma treatment, tracing how somatics, sound, and subtle‑energy work are widening the clinical lens far beyond symptom relief. Laura shares candid stories of her own healing, including life‑altering sessions with the Safe & Sound Protocol, illustrating how embodied wisdom, clear boundaries, and deep intuitive trust can blossom when the nervous system finally feels safe.Paula and Laura also explore the practical reality of holding space for others while staying centered themselves, especially amid the relentless churn of social media and global distress.In this episode, you will hear:00:00 - Intro01:26 - Guest Introduction: Laura Reagan03:57 - Reaction To Paula’s Therapy Chat Episode05:03 - Trauma-Therapy Paradigm08:28 - Blending Ancient Wisdom, Science & Spirituality12:27 - Limits Of Research15:16 - Laura’s First Energy-healing Retreat18:11 - Pandemic Lessons & Deepening Nature Connection21:48 - Music As Intuitive, Therapeutic Messenger24:08 - Concerts, Vibration And Collective Resonance26:21 - Musicians Embracing EMDR29:22 - Safe & Sound Protocol33:29 - Clearer Boundaries And Brain-fog Relief35:24 - Second SSP Round: Stronger Intuition & Trust41:19 - Reiki Training & Protected Presence48:16 - Rest & Restore Program49:29 - Greater Nervous System Capacity53:31 - Centring Amid Social-media Overwhelm58:36 - Frequency Hygiene1:02:03 - Easeful, Embodied Presence 1:04:05 - Trauma Therapist Network Community1:08:56 - Gratitude & Closing RemarksFind Laura Onlinehttps://traumatherapistnetwork.comhttps://therapychatpodcast.comFind Paula Online https://paulascatoloni.comPodcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions – https://vaudeoproductions.com

How do we retrain the nervous system to slow down, soften, and trust the support that is always beneath and behind us, even in a world that urges us to keep doing?Welcome to episode 04 of Transformative Harmonics with your host, Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this conversation, Paula introduces the foundational concept of yield, a developmental movement that lets us receive, belong, and rest in presence. She weaves together neuroscience, somatic psychology, and sound to show how cultivating yield can reshape our inner “operating system,” foster healthier relationships, and spark creative insight. Along the way, Paula offers practical micro-practices, transition rituals, resourcing, and the “plenty of time and space” mantra that listeners can apply immediately.In this episode, you will hear:00:00 - Intro01:47 - Why Slowing Down Matters02:55 - Grounding Exercise04:38 - Nervous System Basics06:59 - Developmental Movement Patterns08:38 - Yield & Somatic Language11:40 - Yield In Listening13:24 - Yield Behaviors15:25 - Threat-Based Living17:50 - Support Awareness Tool20:37 - Body Scan Exercise23:58 - Memory As Resource28:00 - Time & Space Mantra32:12 - Invitation & Wrap-UpFind Paula OnlinePaula Scatoloni: https://paulascatoloni.com Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions – https://vaudeoproductions.com

How do somatic practice, ancestral healing, and vibrational sound open deeper access to self-compassion, shadow work, and collective transformation?Welcome to episode 03 of Transformative Harmonics with your host, Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this special episode, Paula welcomes her first guest to the podcast, embodiment guide and ritualist Laurie Stalker Jackson. Together, they explore how the Gene Keys alongside somatic healing and sound serve as profound entry points into the psyche, body, and soul. Laurie shares her personal story of healing from attachment trauma, cultural disconnection, and reclaiming delight through the Gene Keys, developmental movement, and ancestral reconnection.Throughout their conversation, Paula and Laurie weave together insights from their shared backgrounds in somatic experiencing, transforming touch, and trauma-informed practice to discuss the pathways that lead from shadow to gift, and ultimately to the sacred.00:00 - Intro04:08 - Laurie's Healing Journey 09:32 - Shared Values & The Wounded Healer 13:00 - Yielding & Connection To The Earth 17:15 - Shadow Work Through Gene Keys 21:13 - Trauma Physiology & Collective Patterns 24:13 - Sound, Compassion & The Subconscious 29:10 - Venus Sequence & Relational Wounds 33:07 - Laurie's Venus Gene Key: Delight 36:56 - Nature, Delight & Embodied Ecstasy 39:22 - Shadow, Strategy & Relationships 44:38 - Paula’s Insight On Denial & Guilt 48:13 - Addiction, Othering & Connection 53:39 - Relational Healing & Intention 56:00 - One Path, Many Healing Tools 57:31 - Laurie's Work & How To ConnectFind Paula Onlinehttps://paulascatoloni.comLaurie Stalker Jacksonhttps://lauriejacksonsomatictherapy.com Resourceshttps://home.genekeys.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com#soundhealing #frequencytherapy #harmonichealing

How can we move beyond just thinking about healing and start to feel it in our bodies? Welcome to Episode 02 of the Transformative Harmonics Podcast. This week, host Paula Scatoloni, a licensed therapist, somatic educator, and sound healing practitioner, takes us on an exploration into the world of vibration and frequency.Drawing from her background in somatics, neuroscience, and wisdom traditions, she offers a contemplative journey into how sound nourishes us, not just on an intellectual level but also energetically and emotionally.Paula explains the principles of vibration, resonance, coherence, and entrainment, and how sound can gently guide us through transformation at a cellular level. She also invites listeners to cultivate a deeper receptivity to sound as a form of nourishment, ending with a calming tuning fork practice designed to foster presence and regulation.00:00 – Intro01:46 – Entering A Receptive State05:01 – Sound As A Form Of Nourishment07:17 – Vibration And Frequency10:04 – How Coherence Supports Healing11:30 – How Sound Transforms Us14:13 – Entrainment And Psychoacoustics18:23 – Rebalancing The Brain Through Sound23:59 – Somatic Awareness & Presence25:47 – A Guided Tuning Fork Practice28:02 – Tracking Sensations Through Sound31:08 – Merging Sound Healing With Somatics33:33 – Final ThoughtsFind Paula Onlinehttps://paulascatoloni.comResourcesHealing Power of Sound, Mitchel Gainerhttps://www.shambhala.com/the-healing-power-of-sound-706.html Healing Sounds, The Power of Harmonics, Jonathan Goldmanhttps://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/healing-sounds-jonathan-goldman/1113148799Watch more on Cymaticshttps://www.ted.com/talks/evan_grant_making_sound_visible_through_cymatics If you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productionshttps://vaudeoproductions.com#soundhealing #frequencytherapy #harmonichealing

Welcome to Episode 01 of the Transformative Harmonics Podcast with your host, Paula Scatoloni, LCSW, SEP.In this first edition of the new podcast, Paula shares the reasons and inspiration behind launching Transformative Harmonics, a new offering that brings together ancient wisdom and modern science. She reflects on the evolution of her work from psychotherapy and somatics to sound healing, and she hopes to offer a fresh vision for inner healing and collective transformation.Paula outlines the four foundational principles that will shape the podcast: Inner Alchemy, Returning to the Body, Moving from the Head to the Heart, and Reconnecting to Nature. In addition, she also offers listeners a glimpse into the upcoming structure of the show, which will include solo teachings and interviews with visionary guests across disciplines.In this episode, you will hear:00:00 - Introduction to Transformative Harmonics01:01 - The Structure of New Episodes02:23 - Four Guiding Principles Overview04:12 - Healing Modalities: Somatic Therapies & More06:22 - Accessing Intuition and Embodied Wisdom08:59 - Shifting Nervous System States Through Nature09:26 - Embracing New Paradigms for Thriving10:03 - Closing Thoughts Find Paula Online:https://paulascatoloni.comIf you enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing and sharing it generously with your friends, family and loved ones.Podcast Produced by Vaudeo Productions – https://vaudeoproductions.com#soundhealing #frequencytherapy #harmonichealing