Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson Guest: Ricky Persaud, Jr.

Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson Through Our Hearts and Voices: Bridging Worlds with Allison Charney Renowned soprano Allison Charney has captivated audiences with leading Puccini and Mozart roles, acclaimed performances at Carnegie Hall and Lincoln Center, and collaborations with some of the world’s most distinguished artists and orchestras. Known for her luminous voice and extremely high artistic standards, she also created the PREformances: Seasons of Hope series, bringing together world-class musicians in the spirit of resilience and collaboration. Her newest release, ALIKE: My Mother’s Dream, reflects her mother’s wisdom: “We should focus on what makes us similar rather than what makes us different — and the world would be a better place.” With seven tracks — including “country pairs” composed by artists from nations in conflict such as Russia and Ukraine, Iran and Israel — Allison offers music that transcends politics, reminding us of our shared humanity. Through her artistry and her purpose, Allison shines as a beacon — showing us that through our own hearts and voices, we too can follow our dream’s path, bring people together, and create lives of meaning and connection.

Sound Pathways with Dr. Karen Olson Guest, Forrest Rivers, Positive thinking Author and College Professor Awaken to Renewal: Rebirth Your Dreams, Connect with Community with Forrest Rivers Join Karen Olson and author Forrest Rivers for an inspiring conversation on renewal, community, and the rebirth of dreams. Drawing from his book Humanity’s Spiritual Rebirth, Forrest shares reflections and practices to help us awaken to deeper meaning, reconnect with nature and one another, and live with greater joy and purpose. Tune in and discover how each of us can experience our own renewal — wherever we are on the path. Forrest Rivers is a writer, teacher and speaker who splits his time between the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina and the majestic Colorado Rockies. His personal journey of awakening began at the age of 30 on an awe-inspiring trip to Maui, Hawaii. It was there on that enchanted island where the profound healing power of the Earth spoke through to his heart and helped him overcome a period of alcohol abuse. Today, Forrest spends his time guiding others to look within and become the best versions of themselves. He is the author of the Hippie Revival and Collected Writings and his forthcoming book, COVID-19 and Humanity’s Spiritual Awakening.

Sound Pathways with Karen Olson Ph.D. Guests Angel Orengo and Rocio Aquino - Authors of the, Orchid the Secret Code of Modern Goddesses

Guest, Eileen Sherman Eileen Bluestone Sherman is an American writer. Throughout the course of her career, she has been a playwright, lyricist, young adult novelist, television writer, theater and music producer, and professor of dramatic literature.[1] Bluestone Sherman is best known for the children's book The Odd Potato, the young adult novel Monday in Odessa, and the musical Perfect Picture. Bluestone Sherman is also the co-founder and co-producer of the Indie Collaborative, a group of independent musicians across genres who perform together, share their work, and explore new collaborations.[2] https://alljewishtheatre.org/members/eileen-bluestone-sherman

Sound Pathways with Karen Olson Ph.D., Guest, Kirsten Agresta-Copely, harpist and composer Your Life, Your Gem Within – The Kuruvinda Journey with Renowned Harpist Kirsten Agresta Copely Like a rare ruby, our lives are shaped and polished through experience. On this episode of Sound Pathways, I sit down with GRAMMY®-nominated harpist and composer Kirsten Agresta Copely, celebrated for her dazzling performances on some of the world’s most iconic stages. Together, we’ll explore the inspiration behind her breathtaking new album Kuruvinda, a deeply personal work that sparkles with color, emotion, and the power of transformation. We’ll dive into Kirsten’s journey as a composer and performer, discovering how music and life’s challenges reveal our truths, embrace the beauty of imperfection, and transform life’s rough edges into brilliance. Don’t miss this luminous conversation—tune in to uncover how you can discover your own gem within.

Sound Pathways with Karen Olson Ph.D., Guest, Amornay, a powerful creative force and magnetic performer This week on Sound Pathways, Karen Olson sits down with Amornay — a powerful creative force and magnetic performer whose artistry lives in the space where presence meets purpose. A proud Recording Academy member and SAG-AFTRA actress, Amornay is both grounded and expansive. Her newest single, “Fool for Love,” delves into the ache of attachment and the longing for truth. With two more releases on the way — Amornay continues to craft emotionally rich, deeply resonant music. Karen calls her a dream maker — not because she follows a formula, but because she embodies transformation. Through sound, movement, and creative fire, Amornay channels strength through softness, elegance through vulnerability, and clarity through connection. In this episode, they explore how music becomes a vehicle for healing, how authenticity fuels expression, and how staying grounded in softness can awaken something truly powerful within.

Sound Pathways with Karen Olson Ph.D., Guests, Susanna and Puran Bair, Heart Beats and Breath: The Hidden Power of Heart Rhythm Meditation This week on Sound Pathways, Dr. Karen Olson welcomes Susanna and Puran Bair, co-founders of iamHeart and pioneers of Heart Rhythm Meditation (HRM). Discover how synchronizing your breath and heartbeat can unlock profound emotional healing, stress relief, and spiritual clarity. Blending ancient Sufi wisdom with modern science, Susanna and Puran reveal how HRM transforms your heartbeat into a powerful tool for coherence, creativity, and living your dreams. Tune in to explore simple yet transformative practices to energize your heart, expand your potential, and walk a life path rooted in harmony, purpose, and authentic connection.

Guest, Rik Schnabel, Brain Untrainer, Author and Trainer. Life Beyond Limits Sounding Success: The Transformative Power of Speaking and Singing to Your Brains Speaking, singing, and vibrating in harmony—unlock your path to success and wellbeing. Get ready for an inspiring episode of Sound Pathways as we welcome R!k Schnabel, Australia’s #1 Brain Untrainer—a transformational coach who went from financial ruin to multi-millionaire and has helped over 350,000 people break through barriers to emotional freedom, clarity, and prosperity. Together, we’ll explore how the vibrational power of thoughts and words can reprogram the mind for success—communicating with the brain in ways similar to music. Rik will share how intention, word choices, tone, and silence engage the head, heart, and gut brains—unlocking new neural pathways that support wellbeing and abundance. ✨ Discover how your thoughts and voice can become powerful tools for shifting beliefs, elevating mood, and aligning with the frequency of success. You won’t want to miss the life-changing guided meditation on Perception and Meaning, set to Heaven’s Gate, a track created by Karen Olson and Crispin Barrymore. Don’t miss this dynamic conversation about the deep connection between vibration, sound, language, and success.

Guest, Ka-Te Tamaskan, spiritual guide, frequency healer, intuitive artist, and transformational mentor Ka-te is a spiritual guide, frequency healer, intuitive artist, and transformational mentor whose deep roots span Navajo, Apache, Middle Eastern, Egyptian, West African, and Asian ancestry. She works to revive the sacred teachings and creative spirit of her indigenous lineages, guiding others through ceremony, creativity, meditation, and soul restoration. As the founder of Beyond Energy Center—a 100-acre sanctuary in New Jersey—Ka-te offers transformational guidance, frequency healing, equine therapy, retreats, and ceremonial experiences. Her land includes healing ponds, a sound healing sanctuary, horse pastures, hiking trails, barns, an Iron Warrior gym, and a holistic medicine store offering sacred handmade remedies, herbal teas, ceremonial tools, and magnificent artwork crafted from nature and her own hands. Every piece she creates is spirit-led—infused with purpose, ancestral memory, and healing intention. Whether she’s blending herbs, painting, or offering a healing ceremony, Ka-te’s creative process is a living channel of divine guidance. Her work supports those navigating PTSD, anxiety, emotional pain, and spiritual misalignment—helping them reconnect with inner truth, sacred vision, and creative freedom. Ka-te has inspired over 125,000 followers on Instagram through her deeply creative, spirit-led content—offering reminders of truth, beauty, and alignment for a global community seeking soul connection and authentic living. Everything Ka-te offers is guided by spirit and created as a living prayer. Her life is a fusion of healing, creativity, nature, and soul alignment—woven as one sacred thread.

Sound Pathways with Karen Olson, PhD Guest: Sherwin Boloorian, Vocalist and Musician The Voice of Peace: Weaving Music, Culture, and Healing Music Aired: Shervin Boloorian - This is Your Time (Lyrics) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-YsBfxBseg This song honors refugees and those displaced by conflict. It was released on Feb 7, 2025 as the second single from Shervin Boloorian's forthcoming album, "Unbroken". While the original song was penned by Boloorian, it is inspired by a touching poem by peacebuilder and Ted X speaker, Manal Omar called, "Let this Little Girl Win." Share this song with anyone who needs to receive a message of hope today. Song.Notes 2020 Global Peace Song awardee Shervin wrote this song after joining a "peace through music" project during Covid. After the project and the song process stalled, Shervin still felt motivated to complete the song on his own. It spoke to his own refugee journey and contained a powerful universal message of overcoming the odds. Shervin later came up with a new chorus and reworked a lot of the lyrics so that they paralleled his own personal experience of coming to terms with his past. Throughout the songwriting process, Arab American Manal Omar's poem “Let This Little Girl Win” was an inspiring force for the song. Shervin plays Persian Ney on this record and Grammy winning producer, Kipper Mark Eldridge helped Shervin simplify and add elegance to the song. Kipper's creative advice enabled the song to finally find its way to completion. The first time this song was performed in Bali in Dec 2024, it was arranged and conducted by aJewish American choir leader, Dan Kohane. During a time of so much bloodshed and forced displacement in the Middle East, Dan instantly joined the project. The result: a Palestinian, a Jew and an Iranian all united as artists and humanitarians to share a song with a message of peace to a live audience, instantly making it a career highlight for Shervin, who is also an experienced healing-music artist as well as a singer-songwriter.. This is Your Time Director: Bagaskoro Kresna Y Editing: Tito Production support: Atep Lyrics and Music by Shervin Boloorian Inspired by poem “Let this Little Girl Win” by Manal Omar Piano, arrangement, instrumentation and grooves: Kipper Eldridge Persian Ney Flute: Shervin Boloorian Vocals, Song Revisions: Shervin Boloorian Produced and Mixed by Kipper Eldridge Mastered by Nicky Howard Cover Art and Design by Amber M Released on all platforms by Hi-Phi Records www.Shervinboloorian.com Includes footage and clips from: Karimojong children from the Nachan Project filmed by Gina De La Chesnaye TRT World News, -Al Jazeera News,

Guest: Vivian Fang Liu. Grammy Voting Member | Grammy U Mentor | Pianist | Singer-Songwriter | Teaching Artist Hands, Heart and Harmony: Music as a Bridge to Purpose

Guest: Rachel Evans, Internationally Renowned Violist, Transformational Teacher, Coach and Energy Explorer

Guest: Zen Benefiel

Guest: Monika Ryan

Special Guest: Vito Gregoli – Sound Painter, Multi-instrumentalist and producer whose work bridges the realms of new age, classical and world music.