In this episode of One-Degree Shifts, we speak with Philip Jacobs, a sound therapist, musician, and retired Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner and acupuncturist based in Toronto. He has been using vibroacoustic therapy (VAT) and song for over 25 years and in his private practice for mental health, addictions and chronic illness. He leads a Sound Therapy Certificate Program in Toronto and hosts community sound events locally called Twilight Tuesday.

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DISCOVER

The neuroscience on sound frequencies and trauma resolution

Eastern Medicine perspectives on healing, sound, and the body

How different sounds can impact our emotional and psycho-spiritual body

Pairing music for healing as a practitioner and as a psychedelic journeyer

THEMES

00:00 – Introduction

01:39 – Phil’s upbringing, TCM, and discovering music

26:41 - The science of sound healing

24:09 - The science behind breathwork

49:08 - Music with psychedelics

55:03 - Matching sound with specific intentions

1:08:02 - Sound therapy preparation for therapists

1:17:16 - Preparing music as a psychedelic journeyer

1:20:04 - Community and music

LINKS

Connect with Toronto Sound Therapy: Toronto Sound Therapy

Instagram: @philjacobsmusic @torontosoundtherapy

‍Instagram: @twilighttuesday

Instagram: @wearenectara

Find psychedelic support on your journey: https://www.nectara.co