Voice Rising
Kara Johnstad knows that if we wish to transform our relationship with ourselves, each other and our planet, we need to understand the role that our voice plays in shifting old paradigms and awakening to a vibrant life of pure presence. Enjoy weekly conversations with leading luminaries, pioneering visionaries, poets, musicians, authors and sound healers on the big questions of meaning and how we as a humanity can heal through sound consciousness and create harmony in our world. Interviews with: Singer-Songwriters Musicians Poets Spoken Word Artists Visionary artists Writers Artist activists All conscious creatives using their VOICE to create a wave of change and committed to actively influencing humanity in a positive way.
Episodes
This week, we’re thrilled to welcome Barbara J Hunt, the talented singer/songwriter, author, and forgiveness specialist, for a heartfelt conversation about her new single Spider, her upcoming release Wake Up As One, and the transformative power of music and forgiveness.
Barbara shares how music can be medicine, whether through the creative process of writing songs or the healing resonance found in listening to...
On this episode of Voice Rising, join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad as she welcomes Alexandre Tannous, a renowned sound therapist and educator, for an enlightening conversation on sound meditation and its profound effects on our well-being. Alexandre, with over 20 years of experience in sound therapy, will share how sound can be used to heal, reduce stress, and bring balance to our lives.
From ancient traditio...
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad this week on VOICE RISING as we welcome Karin Kuschik, the bestselling author of 50 Sentences That Make Life Easier. In this empowering episode, we dive into how the power of words and conscious communication can transform your life. Karin shares her wisdom on creating clarity, building self-confidence, and establishing boundaries using simple yet powerful sentences that hel...
Join Kara Johnstad as she sits down with Debbie Anne Sellwood, author of You Are a Frequency: How Personal Vibration Influences Health, Well-Being, and Development. In this episode, Debbie introduces a revolutionary approach to health and healing that looks beyond the physical body to the energetic blueprint that shapes our existence.
What you’ll discover:
How personal vibrations influence your physical, mental,...
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deep and inspiring conversation with Marya Stark, singer/songwriter and mystical minstrel bard. Marya’s work is a beautiful fusion of poetry, music, and the essence of the human voice. In this episode, she shares her journey of channeling sacred expression through song and storytelling.
In this uplifting interview, Marya will take us through her transform...
Music has the power to heal, awaken, and unify—but what happens when it becomes a call to action? Join voice visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deeply heartfelt conversation with Shervin Boloorian, an Iranian-born, award-winning sound healer, multi-instrumentalist, and vocalist whose work bridges ancient wisdom with modern-day activism. From his sanctuary in Bali, Shervin has spent years weaving m...
Ever wish your writing had the magic of a well-aged Bordeaux—complex, rich, and lingering long after the last sip? Enter Nancy Aronie.
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deep dive into the art of personal storytelling with Nancy Slonim Aronie, the irreverent, soulful founder of the Chilmark Writing Workshop on Martha’s Vineyard and author of Memoir as Medicine and Writing from the Hea...
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING as she welcomes shamanic teacher and visionary guide Linda Star Wolf for an inspiring conversation about her new book, The Aquarian Shaman: Walking the Spiral Path of Transformation.
Linda Star Wolf shares her deep wisdom on reconnecting with ancient shamanic practices, rituals, and breathwork to heal, transform, and activate the Aquarian Shaman within. Thi...
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on the VOICE RISING SHOW as she welcomes sound healer and former corporate scientist Ruslana Remennikova. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of how sound and intention can activate the 12-stranded DNA, unlocking your spiritual potential and catalyzing deep emotional and physical healing.
In this thought-provoking conversation, Ruslana will share insights from her groundb...
OMTimes Radio is honored to welcome poet, teacher, and workshop facilitator Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer to the VOICE RISING SHOW. Rosemerry will join host Kara Johnstad for a heartfelt and profound conversation about her latest poetry collection, The Unfolding.
In The Unfolding, Rosemerry delves into the paradox of grief as a form of praise, capturing the sacred connection that blossoms from living wholehear...
We are excited to welcome John White, a pioneering Rife researcher and inventor, to this week’s episode of VOICE RISING with host Kara Johnstad. Originally from New Zealand and now based in Nanjing, China, John brings a wealth of knowledge from his background in Electrical Engineering, Physics, and Computer Sciences. Since 2008, he has dedicated his life to researching and developing innovative solutions...
OMTimes Radio is excited to present a special episode of VOICE RISING featuring the renowned German composer, pianist, and multi-instrumentalist Bernward Koch. Join host Kara Johnstad as she sits down with Bernward for an intimate conversation about his 16th album release, Calming Colors.
This serene collection of piano-based tracks, enhanced by delicate instrumentation such as flute and synthesizer, offer...
We are excited to announce the next episode of VOICE RISING, where host Kara Johnstad will engage in a transformative conversation with the remarkable Jeralyn Glass. In her new book, Sacred Vibrations: The Transformative Power of Crystalline Sound and Music, Jeralyn illuminates the profound healing potential of sound, particularly through crystal singing bowls.
As an accomplished singer, musician, and soun...
Awakening the Warrior Within: Music as a Healing Tool – Radhika Vekaria
Get ready to elevate your consciousness and awaken your inner voice! Join us for an inspiring episode of VOICE RISING, where the visionary host Kara Johnstad engages with the mesmerizing singer and sound coach, Radhika Vekaria. This is more than just an interview; it’s an invitation to embark on a soulful journey through the harmonies o...
Get ready for an enchanting episode of VOICE RISING as host Kara Johnstad welcomes the brilliant Dr. Sharon Blackie, award-winning writer, psychologist, and mythologist, to the show! This upcoming conversation will delve deep into the pages of Blackie’s latest masterpiece, Wise Women: Myths and Stories for Midlife and Beyond.
Dr. Blackie, a celebrated Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, has captivated audi...
Join us for a Musical Journey with Composer and Pianist Rebecca Harrold!
Dive into the enchanting melodies of Rebecca’s latest album, “The Tree of Life.” Recorded and produced at Imaginary Studios in Windham County, Vermont, this captivating collection of compositions promises to transport you to new realms of musical beauty.
Join host Kara Johnstad as she sits down with Rebecca Harrold to explore the inspirati...
Join us on Voice Rising with Kara Johnstad as we journey into the wild depths of the feminine soul with author Mary Reynolds Thompson!
Mary Reynolds Thompson will be sharing insights from her latest book, “The Way of the Wild Soul Woman,” guiding us through the transformative power of reconnecting with the untamed aspects of our inner feminine power. Yes, how can we untame our story, connect with our authentic ...
Join us for an enlightening episode of Voice Rising on OMTimes Radio as Kara Johnstad sits down with Marilyn Horowitz, an award-winning author, New York University professor, TV show creator, and renowned writing coach. Marilyn will be discussing her latest book, “Word of the Day: Transform Your Writing in 15 Minutes a Day.”
In this captivating interview, Marilyn will share her insights on unleashing the power ...
Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad as she dives deep into the transformative power of writing with author Meredith Heller on the next episode of Voice Rising. In a world that often feels overwhelming, Meredith Heller invites us to embark on an internal journey of self-discovery and healing through her groundbreaking book, 'Writing by Heart.' Drawing from her own life-saving experience with writing, Meredith ...
Shamanic Reiki Drumming: Sound Healing with Fay Johnstone
Introducing the next captivating episode of VOICE RISING on OMTimes Radio, where Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad will be in conversation with Fay Johnstone, author of "Shamanic Reiki Drumming: Intuitive Healing with Sound and Vibration."
Join us as we explore the potent combination of Reiki and drumming techniques, empowering practitioners to deepen their...
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