Follow the sound that stirs you

You were made to resonate in nature's symphony

Hello, wildling! 🌿

I’ve been deep in the woods of creation lately, shaping new lessons for the Whispering Wilds class, planting seeds I can’t wait to share. But I’ve missed this space with you. I hope you’ve found a little calm, a little light, wherever you are.

Amid heavy writing, I’ve been thinking about how much is said without words.

In the hush between sounds...

In the rustle of leaves...

In the buzzing of a bumblebee...

Nature speaks.

Not in sentences, but in frequencies. Not in declarations, but in vibrations that hum beneath thought, straight into the bones.🌀

Today, let’s explore how sound—especially the kind that rises from the wild—soothes, restores, and even transforms us.

From the science of birdsong to the ancient art of using your voice as a healing instrument, we’re tuning in to the sounds that connect us to the world, to each other, and to ourselves.

When Nature Speaks, Our Bodies Listen

Nature's sounds do more than please the ear. They soothe our nervous system and quiet our mind.

Birdsong at dawn. The hush of snowfall. The pitter-patter of rain. A babbling brook. These aren’t just pleasant sounds. They’re healing ones.

Researchers have found that listening to nature can:

🍃 Soothe stress by reducing cortisol and calming the fight-or-flight response

🍃 Support the heart by lowering heart rate and blood pressure

🍃 Lift mood and sharpen focus, particularly after hearing birdsong

🍃 Encourage relaxation for better rest

🍃 Improve sleep by helping your body settle and drift

🍃 Ease pain by relaxing the body and mind

These effects are linked to how our brains process natural soundscapes, promoting calm and well-being. These sounds have predictable patterns that our brains learn to rely on. They become safe and familiar.

And when we feel secure and regulated, healing begins.

I created the Nature Speaks playlist on YouTube—a growing library of ambient nature sounds to accompany your moments of rest, reflection, or creativity.

Resonance and Renewal

Sound moves through air, through water, through the cells of our bodies. It’s energy in motion, and it has power.

Let’s take a cue from the natural world.

Cats purr at a frequency between 25 and 150 Hz, a range that research has shown heals bones, muscles, and connective tissues. We think of purring as a sign of happiness, but it's so much more. Experts believe it’s a built-in healing mechanism.

A study by Elizabeth Von Muggenthaler, a bioacoustic researcher, suggests these frequencies stimulate the production of growth factors and reduce inflammation, helping cats (and possibly us!) recover faster.

This frequency range can be used by physical therapists and doctors in vibrational therapy for humans, encouraging tissue regeneration and pain relief.

So when your cat curls up beside you and purrs, don’t underestimate the power of that vibration. They may be healing themselves and soothing you, too.

In Whispering Wilds, we look to these natural clues as inspiration. Nature communicates in energy. It hums, rumbles, buzzes, and sings. And when we tune in, we remember that we, too, are energetic beings.

Your voice. Your breath. Your presence. All carry energy. All can heal.

"Harnessing and directing energy—our own and that of others—can create momentum, inspire action, and sustain growth." - Dr. Kathleen Allen, Following Nature's Lead

Your Voice is a Vessel

If a cat’s purr can heal bones, imagine what your voice is capable of.

We often forget that our sound is energy, as well.

In holistic wellness, we talk about the etheric body—the energy layer that wraps around and through us, linking body, mind, and spirit.

When we hum, sing, sigh, scream, or speak with intention, we stir that energy. We shape it. We send it outward and back inward again.

That’s what I call the etheric voice: the practice of using your voice not just to communicate, but to channel energy.

🎵 Here's a beautiful example of improvised vocals that carry incredible energy, the etheric voice in action:

You don’t need to be a trained singer. You don’t even need to sing in tune. What matters is presence, breath, and purpose.

What happens when we work with this energy intentionally?

When we use our voice as an energetic tool, we open up to:

🐚 Greater self-expression and confidence

🐚 Emotional release and balance

🐚 A deeper connection with self and others

🐚 Alignment with natural rhythms and frequencies

🐚 Captivating performances for singers, speakers, and storytellers

The voice is the only instrument we carry inside us. It’s always with us. Always ready to help us feel more like ourselves.

I'm polishing up an upcoming podcast episode all about the etheric voice. I'll dive into how it works, why it matters, and how to explore your own.

And if you’re more of a visual learner, I plan to post reaction and analysis videos on my YouTube channel, spotlighting how singers channel energy through their performances.

Watch this space for updates!

I can’t wait to share more. This is one of the most powerful and joyful parts of my practice. I hope it becomes part of yours, too.

Sound Will Show You the Way

One of the simplest ways to reconnect with natural sound and with ourselves is through a soundwalk—a slow, intentional wander where your purpose is not distance or pace, but the art of deep listening.

It’s a practice that pairs perfectly with biomimicry.

In the wild, sound is survival. It's how nature detects safety, community, or change. Birds, deer, frogs, foxes, and many other animals all tune their senses to the symphony of the world around them. Trees, plants, and fungi pick up on energetic signals.

And so can we.

Here’s how to take a soundwalk:

🌾 Find a natural spot free from much man-made noise, if you can. A trail, a garden, a park, your backyard, or even just an open window. If nature is out of reach today, put on a pair of headphones or earbuds and listen to a natural soundscape. (Please stay safe if you're walking while listening this way.)

🌾 Walk slowly. Breathe naturally. Notice your steps. Let your senses arrive.

🌾 Shift your awareness from sight to sound. If it’s safe, close your eyes briefly. What do you hear? The wind? Bird calls? Leaves rustling? Distant water?

🌾 Let sound lead. Pause when something new reaches your ears. Turn toward it. Let yourself orient beyond the path ahead. Experience the full, living landscape of sound.

🌾 If your thoughts wander, that’s okay. Acknowledge them with curiosity, then return to the sounds, just as you would return to your breath in meditation.

🌾 When you’re finished, find a quiet place to rest. Reflect. How do you feel now? More spacious? More grounded? More alive? More calm? Attuned to your surroundings? Inspired by something you heard?

Want to go the extra mile? ✨Keep a simple soundwalk journal. Note what you heard and how it made you feel.

Over time, you’ll start to notice patterns. You’ll discover how different sounds affect your mood, clarity, and sense of belonging. This helps you pair natural sound with your daily rhythms, matching what you hear with what you want to accomplish. A birdsong playlist while you work. A soft rainfall track to fall asleep. Or another soundwalk when your spirit needs a reset.

I've created a free soundwalk journal template you can edit in Canva—a fantastic platform for creating journals, mood boards, and more, or using templates made by others.

You can copy this template to your account and click in any text box (like the date or the lists of sounds and feelings) to jot things down for quick, convenient journaling.

Tip: To use it for multiple soundwalks, duplicate the page and make edits on the copies. You can have many pages within the same document, like an actual journal.

Not a journaler? Try recording a voice memo of what you heard and felt!

The wild is always talking. We only have to remember how to listen and truly hear what it whispers to us.

May You Hear What You Need

Nature speaks a language we can't always translate. But we feel it in our bodies, minds, and souls.

When we slow down and really listen, we realize sound is energy that touches us, grounds us, and connects us.

So as you move through your day, pause to tune in.

Hear the wind.

Hear the birds.

Hear the weather.

Hear your breath.

And if you feel called, hear your own voice too.

In these small moments, may you find harmony. May you feel your strength, steady and always humming just beneath the surface.

Until next time, wildling. Keep listening. 🌿

Dina

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If you enjoy The Whispering Wilds and feel moved to help, tips are always appreciated and keep this space thriving. ✨

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Please Note...

The Whispering Wilds method is not a replacement for medical and mental health care. Alternative health and wellness shines when it complements modern medicine, just as I believe modern medicine is at its best when accompanied by a holistic perspective. If you have a heart, lung, or circulatory condition, or suspect you do, or if you have a mental health disorder, or suspect you do, please ask your doctor or therapist before beginning any wellness practice.

Breathwork, meditation, journaling, movement, and other practices in The Whispering Wilds aren't suitable for everyone. The good news is that if your doctor or therapist advises you against a particular practice, the Whispering Wilds method will likely present alternatives to explore. Always ask your medical or mental health professionals first because we are all complex, unique individuals, and no true wellness approach is one-size-fits-all.