The Sound of Self

In this episode of Sound of Self, Jess and Erin explore the complex topic of ethnocentrism through personal reflection, cultural awareness, grief, and Erin’s transformative journey to Uluru. Together, they unpack what it means to view the world through the lens of our own upbringing, beliefs, and cultural conditioning — and how stepping outside of those perspectives can create deeper understanding...

Jess sits down with Tammy-Jo “Teej” Sheehan — speaker, content creator, and resilience advocate — to explore what it truly means to rebuild your life through adversity .After losing her sight at age 10 and navigating life with disability, chronic pain and coeliac disease, Teej has gone on to create a powerful life on her own terms — from competing nationally in blind table tennis to transforming h...

In this episode of The Sound of Self, Erin sits down with psychic channeler Elle Embers for a fascinating conversation about intuition, authenticity, and the art of channeling. Elle shares what it actually means to channel — demystifying the process and offering insight into how anyone can begin tuning into their own intuitive guidance. Together, Erin and Elle explore how learning to listen inward...

In this episode of The Sound of Self, Jess sits down with teacher and host of the Legendary Lectures podcast, Al Barnett, for a thoughtful conversation about confidence, communication, and the power of real human connection. Together they explore how young people can build social confidence beyond the screen — developing communication skills that only come from genuine, in-person experiences. Draw...

Jess and Erin are back in their unfiltered, heart-on-the-table musings about life — and what happens when it doesn’t go the way you mapped it out. In this episode of The Sound of Self, they dive into those moments when the plan falls apart and you’re left standing in the mess wondering, “What now?”With humour, honesty, and a few very real recent life lessons, they unpack what they’re learning abou...

In this honest and empowering conversation, Jess sits down with Anzjuli Venter — Sound Therapist, Holistic Coach, and Artist — to explore the reality of living with PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) and how to navigate its cyclical nature with awareness and self-compassion. Anjulie shares her personal experience of PMDD, the emotional intensity that can arise each month, and the tools that ha...

Erin is joined by Samirah Lundmark — a multidimensional transformational mentor, emotional alchemist, and activator of ancient feminine wisdom. Samirah works with high-achieving, intuitive women who look successful on the outside, yet feel disconnected, depleted, or quietly longing for something deeper. Through her work, she helps women release suppressed emotions and ancestral patterns that keep...

In this episode, Jess sits down with Naturopath Kylie Rawlings , founder of the innovative wholistic telehealth platform, Telimed, for a powerful conversation at the intersection of healing, innovation, and sustainability. Together, they explore the mind–body connection and why truly integrative care goes beyond symptom management to address the emotional, mental, and energetic roots of dis-ease....

In this deeply moving episode of The Sound of Self, Erin sits down with Kyal Currant — entrepreneur, soul-led coach, speaker, and living embodiment of resilience. Living with a physical disability, Kyal shares his honest and powerful journey of navigating adversity, identity, and limitation — and how the moments that could have broken him instead became the very catalysts for his transformation. T...

In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode of The Sound of Self, Jess sits down with Katrina Hahling—author, publisher, mentor, and founder of Peony Publishing . With a passion for helping people bring their stories to life, Katrina runs a hybrid publishing company that guides aspiring authors through writing and publishing their books on Amazon. Now navigating life as a new mum, Katrina shar...

In this powerful and eye-opening conversation, Erin sits down with blockchain expert and international speaker Danella Draper — a trailblazing woman in the Web3 and crypto space. Danella breaks down what Web3 really is, how XRP and blockchain technology work, and why understanding these tools is becoming essential for everyone — not just tech insiders. We dive into the importance of taking ownersh...

Warning: this episode contains F-bombs… and a whole lot of SHIT. Literally .If you’ve ever had that gut feeling (pun fully intended) that something in your body just isn’t right… this episode is your new best friend. Erin sits down with Wellness Warrior Anna Tim, whose journey from chronic illness and domestic violence to radiant, thriving health is nothing short of outrageous, inspiring… and occa...

In this episode, Erin interviews Mitchell Ryan, a voice activation coach and musician, about the power of discovering your authentic voice. T hey unpack the differences between the singing voice, speaking voice, and intuitive voice, and how each plays a role in self-expression. Mitchell opens up about his own journey toward vocal authenticity and the moment he learned to speak from the heart. Toge...

In this episode of The Sound of Self, Erin sits down with renowned hypnotist Ole Hill — to explore the subconscious mind as a programmable, malleable, living system that can be trained to work in our favor. We go into what the subconscious actually is, how to influence it, how it influences you — and how to expand your internal capacity to hold more, do more, receive more — without sliding into bu...

In today’s episode, we are talking with Mama White Lion — shamanic drum facilitator, artist, and transpersonal therapist — about the medicine drum as a portal back into the body. The drum is not just an instrument — it’s a regulator. It’s a remembering. We talk about what it really means to be grounded, how to connect to the inner guidance system that’s already inside you, and why the drum awakens...

In this lively and heart-opening conversation, Erin sits down with Scott Wallace — a leading breath work facilitator, speaker, artist and founder of Earth Centred, Coaching — for a deep dive into all things breath, embodiment, and conscious living. Together, they explore what it truly means to embody the divine masculine, live with integrity, and navigate the world through compassion and awareness...

In this episode of The Sound of Self, Erin interviews the dynamic Tamara Meyer — The Category Queen of Stage Presence & Brand Authority, an industry leader when it comes to public speaking and creator of the “Sell Without Selling” framework, and " ⁠Say it with your Chest⁠ " podcast . Together, they explore what it truly means to find your voice and embody your speaking identity. Tamara opens u...

In this soothing guided meditation, Jess invites you into a gentle space of awareness, safety, and self-connection. Through mindful breathwork and presence, she helps you soften anxiety, meet your emotions with compassion, and cultivate a sense of inner calm. This episode is designed to support you in slowing down, tuning in, and feeling safe to process whatever is moving through you — without jud...

In this heartfelt and honest episode of The Sound of Self, we explore the subtle but powerful ways we engage in self-abandonment—by bottling up our emotions, dismissing our needs, and disconnecting from our inner world in the name of survival, perfection, or peacekeeping. Together, we unpack what self-abandonment really looks and feels like in everyday life. From people-pleasing to emotional shutd...

In this episode, we explore the power of music as a tool for presence and self-connection. From the energy behind words to the comfort of familiar sounds, we reflect on how music shapes us—and how, like instruments, we can find harmony by rebalancing within ourselves✨ Tune in for a conversation that’s lighthearted, personal, and thought-provoking—a reminder that music isn’t just something we hear...

In this special episode, Erin and Jess switch things up with an oracle card pull that leads them into a heartfelt conversation about purpose. What begins as a simple card reading unfolds into a raw and real reflection on life’s deeper questions. Jess vulnerably shares her journey through postnatal depression and the pressures of navigating new motherhood, while Erin reflects on her own experiences...

Content Note: This episode includes open conversations about women’s health procedures, trauma, and healing. Please listen gently and take care of yourself as needed. In this deeply personal conversation, Erin and Jess explore the truth that the body holds the score. Inspired by Bessel van der Kolk’s groundbreaking book The Body Keeps the Score, they reflect on how trauma is carried within the bod...

In this episode of The Sound of Self, we explore the natural cycles and seasons of life — the ebbs, flows, endings, and new beginnings that shape our journeys. Erin shares the story of building her shamanic drum deep in the heart of Byron, a process that mirrors the rhythm of creation, surrender, and renewal. Jess opens up about her experience stepping into the powerful new season of motherhood, n...

Why does the word feminism still trigger so many people? And what does it actually mean to live as an empowered woman in today’s world? In this bold and unfiltered episode of The Sound of Self, we unpack the layers of feminism—beyond the buzzwords and backlash—and explore how patriarchy subtly (and not-so-subtly) shapes our self-worth, voice, and choices. We get real about the discomfort many feel...

What does it really mean to live a life led by creative expression? In this special episode of The Sound of Self, Erin sits down with her brother, renowned actor Erroll Shand, for a candid and soulful conversation about navigating the highs, lows, and raw truth of living as an artist. From major screen roles to personal breakthroughs, Erroll shares how the creative path continues to shape his iden...