🔊From Riker’s to Rainbow Sounds: Frequency & Fierceness w/ Brooke

🎶In this wildly insightful episode, I sit down with Brooke, a licensed clinical social worker, certified sound practitioner, mama, foodie, Wu-Tang fan, and full-on sensory soul. She also happens to be the guest who’s traveled the furthest to be interviewed on The Bohemian Queen Podcast, and I’m beyond grateful for her time, wisdom, and unapologetic realness.

🧠Brooke shares her journey from working with youth in the justice system at Riker’s Island to stepping into a new rhythm as a sound healer and stay-at-home parent in the Valley. We talk about the psychology behind sound healing, how frequencies connect with our brainwaves and chakras, and why some chords just hit different (literally).

🐈‍⬛We even play the Practitioner’s Chalice live on the episode. Brooke explains why this low, earthy tone feels like grounding with the entire planet. And in one of my favorite moments, she drops the most perfect analogy: sometimes, the sensation of sound moving through your body is like when a cat puffs up and then shakes off all the stuck energy.

✈️We also dive into our mutual love of travel, especially the joy (and chaos) of bringing our daughters along to see the world. Brooke’s connection to her senses is a common thread through all her work, from psych education to parenting to the way she prepares a meal or holds space for healing.

💬This episode is raw, educational, sensory-rich, and soul-deep. If you’ve ever wanted to understand how trauma healing, nervous system regulation, and sound therapy intersect, you’re in for a treat. 

🌐 Resources & Links

Learn more about Rainbow Sounds and crystal singing bowl certifications:
🔗 https://www.rainbowsounds.co/?ref=brooke_karunanande

Book recommendation: Teaching your child breathwork
📚 “Breathe Like a Bear” by Kira Willey
Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1623368839