The Sound of Healing

'Alakowe' by Ollá

In this episode of The Sound of Healing, I sit down with Lagos-born singer-songwriter Ollá to explore the heart behind her powerful song, Alakowe. From the very first listen, I knew this song carried something deeper - a message of grace, self-compassion, and the reminder to keep going, even when life doesn’t look the way we thought it would. Ollá shares the story of writing Alakowe during a moment of self-doubt while traveling between countries… hearing her mother’s voice in her head… and being reminded to slow down, breathe, and take life one step at a time. We talk about pressure, purpose, reinvention, and what it really means to go easy on yourself. If you’ve ever felt behind, not enough, or unsure of your path… this one will meet you right where you are. ⏱️ Chapters 0:00 Intro 1:00 Listening to “Alakowe” 5:10 Òllá’s reaction to hearing the song again 6:40 Why “Alakowe” resonates so deeply 8:35 The origin story + meaning of “Alakowe” 13:26 The story of Òllá’s mother and her influence 24:10 Lyrics deep dive: “Little girl, small town” 27:50 What would young Òllá think today? 31:35 Lyrics deep dive: “25… 35… life has just begun” 36:30 “Even when life gets hard, go easy on yourself” 40:52 Fan responses + the making of the video 44:20 Where to find Òllá + what’s next 📲 Follow Òllá: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theonlyolla If this episode moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear this ❤️ And if you want to experience music in a deeper, more healing way, try    Revelation Breathwork. Get 2 weeks free (cancel anytime, no strings) and join our daily live, online breathwork classes and world-class On-Demand Library (including other healing modalities): https://revelation-breathwork.heymarvelous.com/buy/product/35129 Click Here: [https://revelation-breathwork.heymarvelous.com/product/35129/playlists/7317]Learn more about the healing power of Revelation Breathwork. Follow us on Instagram: @revelationbreathwork [https://www.instagram.com/revelationbreathwork] Email us at hello@revelationbreathwork.com

'Extraordinary Life' by Gordi

In this episode of The Sound of Healing, Jason Amoroso sits down with Australian singer-songwriter Gordi to explore the story behind her beloved song “Extraordinary Life.” Together they listen to the song and unpack the deeper meaning within it. Gordi shares how the song emerged during a time of profound personal change, as she was navigating identity, coming out, and questioning the life she thought she would live. The conversation also explores Gordi’s unique path living between two intense worlds. While building an international music career, she was simultaneously completing medical training and later working as a doctor during the COVID pandemic. Witnessing illness, death, and grief gave her a radically different perspective on the fragility and beauty of life, themes that continue to shape her songwriting today. In this conversation, we explore: • The story behind “Extraordinary Life” • How the song has become part of weddings, births, and life transitions for listeners • Gordi’s experience coming out and rebuilding her vision of the future • Working as a doctor during the pandemic while continuing her music career • What witnessing death taught her about the preciousness of life • What the word healing means to her today Listen to Gordi’s music: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6UBMFaCTZnL1Hr1nTOEblM?si=PFtULnjrTwaDT4nQa39RlQ Learn more about Revelation Breathwork:  https://revelationbreathwork.com Click Here: [https://revelation-breathwork.heymarvelous.com/product/35129/playlists/7317]Learn more about the healing power of Revelation Breathwork. Follow us on Instagram: @revelationbreathwork [https://www.instagram.com/revelationbreathwork] Email us at hello@revelationbreathwork.com

'Reclaim' by Malka Russell

We share Reclaim with Malka Russell and trace the song’s roots from a sparse room in Colombia to an anthem for power, body love and voice. We explore sovereignty, sexuality, heartbreak and how sound becomes a space for healing rather than a cure. • origin of Reclaim as a declaration recorded in Colombia • a decade in the Middle East shaping voice and independence • viral rise of Queendom and its ripple through healing circles • stories from listeners on leaving abuse and loving their bodies • sovereignty as alignment of womb, heart and spirit • refusing spiritual bypass and finding God inside pain • sexuality as life force beyond shame and dogma • redefining healing as loving all parts back to wholeness • performing in sacred and secular spaces with sibling duo • breathwork as a container for release, care and presence • upcoming music, travel to Bali and community offerings We are collaborating with Sister Stone, Sierra Marin, Sophia Rain for the Medicine Women of the Soul Revelation Breath Work Journey  Sunday, November 2nd, 3 to 4:30 p.m. Eastern.  Learn more here: MedicineWomenofSoul [https://my.marvelouspages.com/revelation-breathwork/medicinewomenofsoul] Click Here: [https://revelation-breathwork.heymarvelous.com/product/35129/playlists/7317]Learn more about the healing power of Revelation Breathwork. Follow us on Instagram: @revelationbreathwork [https://www.instagram.com/revelationbreathwork] Email us at hello@revelationbreathwork.com

'This Is Me' by Sierra Marin

What if a song could hand you back your voice? We sit down with revolutionary artist and producer Sierra Marin to trace the unlikely journey of “This Is Me,” from a women’s production retreat in Costa Rica to a chorus written during the hardest days of a codependent relationship. Sierra opens up about turning perfectionism and heartbreak into fuel for sovereignty, how self love moved from a concept to a daily ritual on the page, and why devotion to ancestors, land, and service keeps her music honest and alive. We dive into the boxes she broke—family expectations, linear career scripts, and the industry’s narrow image of a female artist—and the way surrender became a superpower when willpower hit its limits. Sierra’s stories of hitchhiking with a guitar, busking for every dollar, and writing every day reveal how pain can be portal, not prison. Wonder is her compass: rainbows, clouds, community, and the radical act of protecting space from the pull of the phone. She shares concrete ways to guard that spaciousness so inspiration has somewhere to land. Then the room shifts as we talk Revelation Breathwork. Together with the Medicine Women of Soul, Sierra stepped into an online session where a hand-curated playlist acted as temple walls, each song a portal to memory and courage. We unpack how breathwork can meet plant-medicine depth while keeping you grounded and sovereign, and why experiencing music somatically changes how it heals. We close with a warm invite to our upcoming live online breathwork ceremony and a spotlight on Sierra’s new single, “New Earth, New Day.” If you’re ready to reclaim your truth, breathe with us, and feel music as medicine, hit follow, share this with a friend, and leave a review—what part of your story are you ready to sing? Click Here: [https://revelation-breathwork.heymarvelous.com/product/35129/playlists/7317]Learn more about the healing power of Revelation Breathwork. Follow us on Instagram: @revelationbreathwork [https://www.instagram.com/revelationbreathwork] Email us at hello@revelationbreathwork.com

'Intuition' by Sophia Rayne

What if a single lyric could become a turning point? We sit down with Bay Area artist Sophia Rain to unpack the story behind “Intuition,” a song she wrote as a teen that now carries millions of streams and countless personal testimonies. Sophia opens up about the moment 444 appeared in a dangerous situation, how that synchronicity snapped her into clarity, and why trusting her inner compass changed the trajectory of her life. We explore the tension between logic and inner knowing, reframing intuition as a trainable sense rather than a vague hunch. Sophia shares how breathwork became a practical doorway to presence, with the mantra “Exhale to find release, inhale to find my peace” anchoring a simple daily practice. You’ll hear how Revelation Breathwork helped move stuck energy without over-explaining it, and why music—chosen by artists and sequenced with care—can carry “codes” that support healing. From sobriety and self-respect to the courage to stop chasing highs, Sophia offers grounded insight into what real change asks of us: tenderness, repetition, and the willingness to feel what we’d rather avoid. We also invite you into the Medicine Women of Soul experience, where breath and music meet in a live online container designed to help you hear differently and heal deeply. Sophia talks about creative influences like Jay Shetty and Rick Rubin, her roots in spiritual community, and how ancestors and angel numbers still shape her path. If you’ve ever ignored a nudge and paid for it later, this conversation will feel like a homecoming to what you already know. Join us for the live event on Sunday, November 2nd, 3–4:30 p.m. Eastern, with optional VIP Q&A. Use code SOFIA to save $10 and invite someone who needs a gentle push toward their own inner voice. If this episode landed, follow, share, and leave a review so more people can find their way back to themselves. Click Here: [https://revelation-breathwork.heymarvelous.com/product/35129/playlists/7317]Learn more about the healing power of Revelation Breathwork. Follow us on Instagram: @revelationbreathwork [https://www.instagram.com/revelationbreathwork] Email us at hello@revelationbreathwork.com