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