When Did Silence Become So Uncomfortable?

When Did Silence Become So Uncomfortable?

Silence is not empty. It's full of what we drown out. In this episode, recorded beside a stream in the Peak District, Clare Savory explores one of the most underrated tools for rest and restoration — doing nothing. Drawing on the work of John Cage, Nils Frahm and the neuroscience of silence, Clare makes the case that stillness isn't a luxury. It's a skill. And most of us have forgotten how to practise it. In this episode: * The lady who came to a sound bath and realised she couldn't remember the last time she had an hour with nothing to do * John Cage, 4'33" and the Harvard anechoic chamber — there is no such thing as silence * Why a two-minute pause has been shown to relax the body more than the music * How silence grows new cells in the hippocampus — and activates the brain's creative default mode network * Why complete silence can feel threatening — and why Clare doesn't use it with beginners * From BBC radio producer to sound therapist — learning to hold silence without filling it * The small, radical act of listening to the kettle boil Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

Sleep Deeper: What Binaural Beats, Solfeggio Frequencies and Sound Baths Can Do For You!

It's 11pm and your mind won't stop. You're exhausted, you know you need sleep, but something just won't let you switch off. In this episode, Clare Savory takes an evening walk through the lamp-lit streets of Glossop to talk about one of the most requested topics she hears from sound bath clients: sleep. How to get more of it, how sound can help, and why rest is a habit your body needs to learn. In this episode: * Why falling asleep in a sound bath is absolutely fine — and what it tells us about how rest-deprived we really are * Binaural beats explained: what they are, how the frequency following response works, and why headphones make all the difference * The brainwave journey from beta to delta — and why you can't skip the gears * Solfeggio frequencies: the ancient tones rooted in Gregorian chant, and why 174 Hz features in Clare's sleepscape recordings * Why safety is the key to deep sleep — and how sound helps the body feel safe enough to truly let go * The difference between breathwork and meditation — and which one to reach for at bedtime Want to try it for yourself tonight? Head to Clare's blog for a free 30-minute delta binaural beats sleep recording, plus a deep dive into the science: feelingsound.co/blog/cant-switch-off-to-sleep-your-brain-might-just-need-shifting-gear Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

The Science Of Stick-ability: How To Make Meditation A Habit That Lasts

Why is meditation so hard? If you've tried and given up meditating more times than you'd like to admit, this episode is for you. Clare Savory digs into the neuroscience of habit formation, explores why consistency matters more than duration, and shares what Dr David Hamilton's research reveals about the extraordinary power our thoughts have over our brains — and our bodies. In this episode: * Why building a meditation habit is genuinely hard — and why that's not a character flaw * Neuroplasticity explained simply: how repeating a practice literally thickens parts of your brain * The prefrontal cortex and why strengthening it improves focus, compassion and emotional resilience * Dr David Hamilton's remarkable quote: why thoughts leave physical traces in the brain just like footsteps in sand * Oxytocin, loving kindness meditation, and why the brain doesn't always distinguish between what's real and what's imagined * Why eight weeks of daily practice can structurally change your brain — and why it doesn't have to take long each day * A chance encounter with a motivational coach, a dog, and a rather timely reminder that happiness is a choice Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

The Meditation Myth: There's No One Right Way

You haven't failed at meditation. You just haven't found your technique yet. In this episode, Clare Savory shares the moment her own practice finally clicked — and it wasn't on an app. Drawing on her training with the British School of Meditation and over a decade of personal practice, Clare introduces ten different ways to meditate, and makes the case for finding the one that actually fits your life. In this episode: * From breaking news to burnout: how Clare's decade at the BBC led her to meditation — and why the apps weren't enough * The ten techniques Clare trained in — and why having options changes everything * Walking meditation, contemplation, zazen, loving kindness and more: a plain-English overview * The unexpected power of touch — and why holding a pebble might be more therapeutic than you think * How to experiment with time, place and posture to build a practice that genuinely sticks * Why this isn't about sitting cross-legged in silence — and how to find what works for you Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co

More Than Relaxation: The Therapeutic Power of Sound Bath Instruments

What if the sounds you resist tell you the most? Most people come to a sound bath hoping to relax. Fewer realise it can be a genuine therapeutic tool — one that reaches places the thinking mind simply can't. In this episode, Clare Savory demystifies the instruments behind the magic, from Himalayan singing bowls to gongs to crystal bowls, and explores why understanding them can completely change your experience. In this episode: * A plain-English guide to the instruments Clare uses — and the specific benefits each one offers * Why Himalayan singing bowls are often the starting point for grief, emotion and feeling stuck * What gongs actually do to your body — and why they're one of the most powerful therapeutic tools in the room * Crystal singing bowls and the gift of mental quiet — pure frequency for an overloaded mind * The seven R's: Including resistance, resonance and release — and what your reaction to certain sounds might be trying to tell you * Why one session isn't enough — and how little and often is where the real change happens 3 minute sound baths available to listen to here: www.feelingsound.co/blog/12-soundscapes-of-christmas Presented by Clare Savory, produced by ASFB Productions. For more about what we do, and to listen to free guided meditations and sound baths visit FeelingSound.co