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Sound Pathways with Karen Olson Ph.D.

Sound Pathways with Karen Olson Ph.D.

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 Sound Pathways is an inspiring and groundbreaking journey into the healing power of sound, creativity, and connection, exploring the profound link between Mind, Body, and Spirit. Hosted by Karen Olson, Ph.D., the show features captivating conversations with composers, musicians, sound healers, and inspirational thought leaders who share pioneering insights into how creativity and vibration shape our lives. Each episode invites you to explore the magic of sound and energy as powerful tools for healing, self-discovery, and achieving your dreams. With special guests, uplifting stories, live call-ins for personalized sound healings, and unique teachings, Sound Pathways inspires you to tune in, align with your inner self, and elevate your life.Copyright 2026 Karen Olson Ph.D. Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Music
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  • Sound Pathways, January 21, 2026

    Sound Pathways, January 21, 2026
    Jan 22 2026
    Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson The Art of Frequency Reset Introduction In this episode of Sound Pathways, Dr. Karen Olson—an acclaimed violinist and sound healer—explores the concept of a "Frequency Reset." The discussion focuses on how our internal emotional baseline acts as a filter for reality, determining whether we perceive problems or possibilities. Dr. Olson provides practical tools to move from a state of contraction and stress to one of alignment, clarity, and flow through the power of sound and conscious presence. Detailed Key Takeaways Frequency as Your Life Filter "Frequency" is defined not as a mystical concept, but as your inner state, mood, or emotional baseline. This baseline doesn't stay contained within your mind; it shapes what you notice and what manifests in your life. When frequency is low (contracted), one feels urgency, irritation, and fear, leading to reactive behaviors and overthinking. Conversely, an open frequency grants access to patience and creativity, allowing life to feel cooperative rather than combative. It is compared to internal weather—real, but not your permanent identity. The Ladder of Inner States Top Rungs (Expansion): Bliss, Peace, Acceptance, Clarity, Willingness. ⬆ Bottom Rungs (Contraction): Fear, Irritation, Worry, Regret, Envy, Shutdown. Strategy: Don't try to leap to the top instantly. Aim to move up just one rung at a time to shift your nervous system. Signs of Dissonance vs. Resonance Recognizing when you are "out of tune" is the first step to retuning. Symptoms of dissonance include feeling perpetually rushed (even when you have time), looping negative thoughts at night, overeating or loss of appetite, and feeling "numb" or flat. Stress acts like driving with the emergency brake on—movement is possible, but it requires exhausting effort. In contrast, resonance is characterized by deep breathing, dropped shoulders, slowed thoughts, and the ability to hear inner guidance clearly. The Mechanics of Retuning Retuning isn't about forcing yourself to be happy; it is about removing the "static" or blocks that the system created for protection. Sound and vibration are effective tools because they bypass the analytical mind, giving the brain a pattern to follow which signals safety to the body. When the static clears, inspiration and creativity return naturally without force. Even simple acts, like listening to the hum of a refrigerator or a truck, can help settle the mind by anchoring attention in the present moment.
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    31 mins
  • Sound Pathways, January 7, 2026

    Sound Pathways, January 7, 2026
    Jan 8 2026
    Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson Bob Atkinson - Unity is not an idea -- it's a practice! The Way of Unit: A New Story of Wholeness for Our Lives and Our Time Title: Unity is not an idea -- it's a practice! In a time of deep division, what if peace begins with remembering our shared wholeness — and living it in practical ways? Tonight on Sound Pathways, I’m joined by Robert Atkinson, Ph.D., award-winning author, educator, and developmental psychologist, to explore his new book The Way of Unity and the essential principles and “preconditions” for peace we can apply in everyday life — starting now. Robert Atkinson, PhD, is an award-winning author, educator, and developmental psychologist whose work bridges storytelling, transformation, and the evolution of consciousness with a unitive vision. His latest book, The Way of Unity: Essential Principles and Preconditions for Peace (2025) offers a framework and study guide for putting into action the unitive wisdom underpinning our collective evolution. He is the author of A New Story of Wholeness (2022), Our Moment of Choice (co-editor, 2020), Year of Living Deeply: A Memoir of 1969 (2019), The Story of Our Time (2017), The Gift of Stories (1995), and six other books. He is director of StoryCommons, founder of One Planet Peace Forum, and member of the Evolutionary Leaders Circle.
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    38 mins
  • Sound Pathways, December 24, 2025

    Sound Pathways, December 24, 2025
    Dec 25 2025
    Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson The Miracle of Forgiveness with Dr. Davon James. Clearing the Path for a Powerful New Year The Miracle of Forgiveness As we arrive at the final Sound Pathways episode of the year, we turn toward one of the most profound gifts we can give ourselves: the miracle of forgiveness. This closing chapter invites you to clear emotional residue from the past year, soften what has been heavy, and open space for the new energy waiting to emerge. Today, I’m joined by the extraordinary Dr. Dravon James—author of Forgiveness: The Pathway to Happiness, transformation specialist, and founder of Everyday Peace. Together we explore how forgiveness becomes a miracle when we choose readiness, awareness, acceptance, compassion, and a heart willing to move forward. We’ll also explore identity shifts, habit-building, and how transforming our relationship with stress can help us step into the year ahead with clarity, strength, and peace. This sacred year-end episode is an invitation to release what no longer matches your frequency and to welcome a new chapter with intention, spaciousness, and hope. We’ll close with an intuitive viola sound bath crafted to help you let go, harmonize, and rise. Let this be your moment to forgive, renew, and begin again.
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    36 mins
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