Voice Rising

Air Date - 12 January 2026 What if sound could become a doorway—not just to relaxation, but to full-body restoration, emotional balance, and deep spiritual coherence? On this week’s episode of Voice Rising, Kara Johnstad welcomes music therapist, composer, and sound practitioner Andrea Cortez, founder of the Mind Body Music Center in Austin, Texas. With a deep background in clinical therapy and a...

Air Date - 01 December 2025 What if spontaneous singing wasn’t rare, but something ancestral, intuitive, and vital? In this episode, Kara Johnstad welcomes vocal artist and community builder Guillermo Rozenthuler, founder of The Singing Village, to explore how collective vocal improvisation can rekindle joy, belonging, and sacred presence. Discover how song becomes a practice of deep listening, wh...

What happens when your voice becomes your most radical instrument of truth, transformation, and love? Join voice visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a soul-stirring conversation with activist, ritualist, and musician Suzanne Sterling—founder of Voice of Change, co-founder of Off the Mat, Into the World, and Auricle Collective. With decades of experience at the intersection of music, healin...

Air Date - 06 October 2025 What does it mean to stay true to your voice in a world that’s always asking you to soften the edges, to dim the light, to make yourself smaller? Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for an intimate and powerful conversation with Anna Lena Bruhland, the artist behind EERA, as she celebrates the release of her much-anticipated third album, I’ll Stop When I’m...

Air Date - 29 September 2025 What if poetry could seduce us back into tenderness? What if sound, silence, and language became the bridge between heartbreak and hope? Join Voice Visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a luminous, no-holds-barred conversation with poet Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer, celebrating the release of her brand-new spoken word album, RISKING LOVE. Flirty. Smart. Wholehearted...

Air Date - 08 September 2025 Song-Carriers & Changemakers: The Sacred Art of Singing Together with Kristin Johnstad What if singing were more than expression—what if it were a form of healing, a sanctuary, a bridge between worlds? Join voice visionary Kara Johnstad on VOICE RISING for a deeply personal and soul-stirring conversation with her sister, Kristin Johnstad, a community-based artist,...

Air Date - 14 July 2025 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 he...

Air Date - 30 June 2025 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 balanc...

Air Date - 16 June 2025 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 si...

Air Date - 19 May 2025 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 vibra...

Air Date - 05 May 2025 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, Mar...

Air Date - 10 March 2025 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 Bal...

Air Date - 24 February 2025 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...

Air Date - 27 January 2025 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 act...

Air Date - 13 January 2025 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...

Air Date - 16 December 2024 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 connectio...

Air Date - 02 December 2024  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...

Air Date - 18 November 2024 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...

Air Date - 04 November 2024 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 ac...

Air Date - 21 October 2024 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 so...

Air Date - 07 October 2024 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...

Air Date - 10 June 2024 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 Re...

Air Date - 27 May 2024 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 o...

Air Date - 13 May 2024 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...

Air Date - 29 April 2024 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-savin...