In this episode of the Wellness in Asheville Podcast, host Travis Richardson sits down with Dawn Sagonias, a sound healing practitioner, biologist, and former massage therapist with 25+ years of experience. We explore the fascinating intersection of science, spirituality, and sound—and how vibrations can literally "massage your brain" for healing.
Dawn shares her unique journey from studying music and biology to becoming a certified sound healing practitioner with two retreat spaces in the Asheville area: The Sound Nest in Alexander and Inner Wolf Retreat Space in Mars Hill. We dive deep into the neuroscience of sound healing, how frequencies affect our biofield, the importance of practitioner intention, and why rest retreats are transforming women's nervous systems.
This conversation explores the biological mechanisms behind sound healing (from Emoto's water crystal research to neural pathway creation), how to remember calm after a session, and why regular practice helps create new patterns in the brain. Dawn discusses her science-backed approach influenced by researchers like Tom Kenyon, Joe Dispenza, and Eileen McKusick, plus practical ways to integrate healing into daily life.
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Timestamps:
00:00 – 03:00 | Introduction and welcome to Dawn Sawgonias
03:00 – 06:00 | Dawn's journey from music and biology to sound healing
06:00 – 11:00 | The neuroscience of sound: massaging the brain and resetting the nervous system
11:00 – 16:00 | How sound healing helps the body enter deep healing states
16:00 – 22:00 | The water crystal research of Dr. Emoto and intention transmission through sound
22:00 – 28:00 | Creating new neural pathways: why regular sessions matter for lasting change
28:00 – 33:00 | The biofield and how sound dissolves stuck energy pockets
33:00 – 38:00 | Balancing business with self-care: Dawn's MBA perspective on wellness entrepreneurship
38:00 – 43:00 | Rest retreats for women: witnessing transformation from stress to restoration
43:00 – 48:00 | Meditation tips for busy minds.
48:00 – 52:00 | Asheville as a historic wellness destination and Dawn's special 50% BOGO offer
52:00 – 53:00 | Closing thoughts and upcoming events
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