Best Michelle Mai Podcasts (2024)

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Adaptive Intimate Apparel with Nicole Cuervo 34:15

5h ago34:15

34:15

Our guest for today is Nicole Cuervo, the founder & CEO of Springrose, a startup designing adaptive intimate apparel that improves quality of life for women with limited mobility. She speaks with Mai Ling about her journey as an entrepreneur by sharing exactly what adaptive intimate apparel is, why it is needed, and the personal experience in her f…

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Revolutionizing Disability Employment with David D'Arcangelo 39:58

12d ago39:58

39:58

In today’s episode, James sits down with the CEO of Arc Angel Communications, David D'Arcangelo, to talk about his work to bring more people with disabilities into the workforce. As a legally blind person, David knows firsthand the challenges that many people with disabilities face when seeking employment. He talks about his passion for improving t…

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Aphasia In Chinese Speakers with Anthony Kong 31:48

26d ago31:48

31:48

In recognition of Aphasia Awareness Month, we knew June would be the perfect time to focus on aphasia. So today Mai Ling chats with Dr. Anthony Kong, an expert on aphasia with an emphasis on aphasia among speakers of Chinese languages. Anthony begins by sharing a bit about what aphasia is and then goes deeper into how the specific elements of Asian…

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 81: Beyond Demographics--The Power of Filene’s Member Segmentation Model 40:40

1M ago40:40

40:40

You know their names, ages, incomes and balances…but does that tell you who your members are? Does it tell you their motivations? How about actionable insights for helping meet their needs in the way that works best for them? It's no surprise that people with similar demographics can exhibit vastly different consumer behaviors...But a couple of str…

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Phil Wang, Wong Fu and Bopomofo Cafe 38:27

1M ago38:27

38:27

We had a nostalgic session with Phil Wang of Wong Fu Productions and Bopomofo Cafe. Phil shares his honest take of what it was like to create viral Youtube videos in the early 2000s, and what Wong Fu has evolved to since. We also go in depth about Bopomofo, his personal dream of creating a space where the community could gather over ABC inspired fo…

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Filene Fill-In Ep. 80: Life Transitions and Financial Consequences 37:24

1M ago37:24

37:24

"One transition I’m really interested in is the transition from incarceration to entry back into society. The criminal legal system has an enormous impact on peoples’ lives but it’s one that financial institutions don’t seem to think much about."We have a special discussion for our listeners today as we hand over the reigns to our Filene Fellow for…

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Trauma-Informed Care with Rachel Archambault 41:01

1M ago41:01

41:01

Today James sits down with Rachel Archambault, who is a speaker and consultant in the area of trauma-informed care as well as a licensed speech-language pathologist. Rachel collaborates with service providers (SLPs, doctors, PT/OT, etc.), parents, businesses, schools, hospitals, universities, rehab, and communities to incorporate trauma-informed ca…

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Uniting SLP Entrepreneurs with Ebony Green 36:17

2M ago36:17

36:17

Today we are joined by Speech Language Pathologist Ebony Green. Ebony is the CEO and founder of SLP Business Suite and she talks with Mai Ling about how she got started as an SLP, starting a private practice, fighting imposter syndrome, and pivoting mid-career. She also shares her passion for networking and connecting people which led her to launch…

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Emergence Exhibition Livestream- Yumi Taga May 7, 2024 55:08

3M ago55:08

55:08

This track was the final live event of the Emergence exhibition. The recorded audio livestream aired on May 7, 2024 featuring Yumi Taga at the Murmuring Moon studio in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.To skip the guided introduction, please fast forward to 17:05.For more information about the Emergence exhibition please visit:www.sbsemergence.comSpecial thank…

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Harnessing the Power of AI for SLP Reports with Michelle Boisvert 34:57

2M ago34:57

34:57

Dr. Michelle Boisvert joins this episode of the show for an informative conversation with Mai Ling. Using her expertise as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Michelle co-founded easyReportPRO.com to address some of the challenges that SLPs face which she knew could be simplified with the use of technology. She talks about what easyReportPRO is, how it …

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Emergence Exhibition Livestream- Michelle Chow May 6, 2024 56:30

3M ago56:30

56:30

This track was the recorded audio livestream aired on May 6, 2024 featuring Michelle Chow at the Murmuring Moon studio in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.For more information about the Emergence exhibition please visit:www.sbsemergence.comSpecial thanks to:Michelle ChowBy Terence LLoren

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Emergence exhibition Livestream- Saravi Tsz May 5, 2024 51:58

3M ago51:58

51:58

This track was the recorded audio livestream aired on May 5, 2024 featuring Saravi Tsz at the Murmuring Moon studio in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong.For more information about the Emergence exhibition please visit:http://www.sbsemergence.comSpecial thanks to:Saravi TszMichelle ChowBy Terence LLoren

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 08 Ensemble 10:50

3M ago10:50

10:50

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 08:下午茶餐厅作曲：阿笛乐团Guitars: 31 / Zhu SongjieSax: Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng HaozhongTrumpet and Percussion: Tao YiCello: TIANViolin: AdiBass and electronics : FishElectronics: MAI maiRecording playing: Xu Cheng时间:2024年3月9日(周六)Venue: TriggerArtists: M…

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 01 Ensemble 4:03

3M ago4:03

4:03

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Track 01:Solo for Violin, Viola, Cello, or Contrabass (1962)作曲：George Brecht乐团版本改编（2024）Guitars: MAI mai / Xu Cheng / 31 / Zhu SongjieSax: Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng HaozhongTrumpet : Tao YiCello: TIANViolin: AdiBass and electronics : FishDescription:Performers cleaned instr…

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 07 Xu Cheng 10:24

3M ago10:24

10:24

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 07:SOLO作曲：徐程徐程Guitar: Xu ChengVenue: TriggerArtists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLoren @bivouacrecordingBy Terence LLoren

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 03 Mai Mai 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Track 03:卖卖演唱《my way》作曲：卖卖卖卖Voice and electronics: MAI maiRecorded April 9, 2024.Venue: TriggerFCMS Artists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLoren @bivouacrecording…

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 06 Ensemble 20:05

3M ago20:05

20:05

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 06:公平演奏作曲：照骏园乐团Guitars: 31 / Zhu SongjieSax: Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng HaozhongTrumpet : Tao YiCello: TIANViolin: AdiBass and electronics : FishVoice: Xu ChengElectronics: MAI maiVenue: TriggerArtists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y C…

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 02 Xu Cheng 14:05

3M ago14:05

14:05

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai.Track 02:Composition #7 （1960）作曲：La Monte Young吉他四重奏Guitars: MAI mai / Xu Cheng / 31 / Zhu SongjieRecorded April 9, 2024.Venue: TriggerFMCS Artists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLoren @biv…

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09- 04 Ensemble 5:19

3M ago5:19

5:19

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai.Track 04:作曲：徐程乐团Turntable and electronics: MAI mai / Xu Cheng / 31 / Zhu Songjie / Jun-Y Ciao / Zheng Haozhong / Tao Yi / TIAN / Adi / FishDescription:Ensemble gather around a turntable and electronics, taking turns to manipulate program.Recorded April 9, 2024.Venue: …

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Live at Trigger 24.03.09 -05 Jun-Y Ciao, Tao Yi, Fish 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

This is a document of the Spring Concert of the Free Music Collective of Shanghai. Recorded April 9, 2024.Track 05:暴风雨是温柔的作曲：没腿的马和卷毛骑士没腿的马和卷毛骑士Sax: Jun-Y CiaoTrumpet and Percussion : Tao YiBass and electronics : FishVenue: TriggerArtists: Mai Mai, Xu Cheng, 31, Zhu Songjie, Jun-Y Ciao, Zheng Haozhong, Tao Yi, Tian, Adi, FishRecorded by: Terence LLo…

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Resilient Leadership and AAC Advocacy with Kim Vuong 16:26

3M ago16:26

16:26

Oanh "Kim" Vuong is our guest for today’s episode. As a person with cerebral palsy and an AAC user who is an active advocate, she offers a unique and valuable perspective on disability leadership. Mai Ling chats with Kim about the independent confidence she developed at a young age, her advocacy work in southern California, and some of the initiati…

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Sound Bath 056- Yumi 5:00

3M ago5:00

5:00

Yumi gives regular gong baths around Hong Kong. Her humorous and welcoming character complements the emotional sound baths that she performs. Yumi has practiced Reiki for many years and spends her time between Hong Kong and Japan with her family.This was recorded in Zentral in Wanchai. I am always amazed how many sounds can come out of a gong. It c…

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Emergence exhibition Livestream- Kaman Yip April 19, 2024 49:08

3M ago49:08

49:08

This is the recorded livestream of Kaman Yip's session for the Emergence exhibition at the Crystal Bowl Of Light's studio and gallery in PMQ in HK.By Terence LLoren

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Sound Bath 057- Sheung Ning 5:00

3M ago5:00

5:00

Sheung Ning began learning about sound baths a few years ago and regularly performs sound baths. A self- proclaimed introvert, she finds that sound baths allow her to express herself creatively and makes her more outgoing. These recordings were recorded one evening in Lai Chi Kok. In the recordings, you can hear the sounds of late evening in the bu…

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Sound Bath 061- Mic Yeung 30:10

3M ago30:10

30:10

The third and final recording of Mic was back on the beach a Tuen Mun against a beautiful backdrop of breathing ocean waves and the distant throbbing of boat engines she performed he composition. Today her husband helped her bring a larger collection of bowls adding to the complexity of the days recordings. After the recording, we both had a really…

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Sound Bath 097- Nancy Trueman 30:52

3M ago30:52

30:52

Long time Hong Kong resident Nancy Trueman left a few years ago dividing her time between London and Whistler she regularly performs for charitable causes, art exhibitions, and sound bath sessions in beautiful locations. Recorded on her recent visit to Hong Kong, she brought two gongs with her just for the recording in her hotel room. In this sessi…

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Sound Bath 063- Alfonso Sum, Olivia Fung 29:27

3M ago29:27

29:27

Alfonso and Olivia are a couple that live in an intimate neighborhood in Kam Sheung. They are both artistic in nature which is what inspires their sound baths. Their sessions were more like abstract performances, an exploration of their instruments and their connection to each other while improvising. Alfonso played the metal singing bowls incorpor…

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Sound Bath 059- Ana Chung 23:06

3M ago23:06

23:06

As I entered her studio in Kwun Tong, she had two small groups of crystal bowls. “I have a surprise for you, see if you can hear it.” She said. The piece started with a very somber tone. I felt there was a yearning, a calling in the beginning. She slowly transitioned to the second group which was more hopeful, and lively. This session was interesti…

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Sound Bath 090- Lily Lau, Michelle Chow, Felis Hui 30:28

3M ago30:28

30:28

Michelle Chow introduced me to her friends Lily Lau and Felis Hui, two women who play the shamanic drum. After two recordings with them in their studio in Tsuen Wan, they invited Michelle to play with them. They planned a little bit before the recording and just began playing. As the composition began taking shape, Michelle provided a constant dron…

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Sound Bath 083- Law Bun Wai 12:53

3M ago12:53

12:53

This track is part of the Emergence exhibition. On a bridge over a small stream in Chung Uk Tsuen I recorded the last one of Wai’s sessions. Rainclouds were slowly approaching as we began the final recording. Wai starts by listening to the natural sounds of the stream for a few minutes before playing his metal bowls. It was then the soft drizzle be…

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Sound Bath 092- Martina Lee 36:30

3M ago36:30

36:30

As soon as I heard her slowly twisting the shaker at the beginning of the recording, I knew this was going to be something special. Recorded in the comfort of her apartment, Martina has been practicing sound arts for many years and her mastery of skills can be heard in this recording.For this recording, she played her first collection of singing bo…

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Sound Bath 096- Tata Tse, Candace Cheung 11:05

3M ago11:05

11:05

This was recorded at PMQ in Candace’s studio. Tata and Candace perform with a symphonic gong and crystal bowls. The mysterious gong paired with the flowing crystal bowls complement each other perfectly with their long sustained drones and multi-layered tones. Life beyond the space is also incorporated in the composition of the recording. A glass so…

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Integrating AI into Your Business with Mai Ling & James 27:52

3M ago27:52

27:52

In this episode, our hosts tackle the timely topic of using Artificial Intelligence tools in your disability-focused business. Mai Ling and James give you a crash course on AI, covering this subject from various angles including ethical considerations, practical uses of tools like ChatGPT, integrating AI into your entrepreneurship efforts, tips for…

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Sound Bath 055- Brenda Pang 5:00

4M ago5:00

5:00

I recorded Brenda at her teacher’s space about 10 minutes walk from the Kam Sheung MTR. The space is next to the teacher’s house and she also holds her sound baths there on occasion. There is a vegetable garden that is tended to by helpers and his students. It was a sweltering early summer day and you can hear the cicadas, dogs, and caretakers wand…

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Connecting Neurodivergent Jobseekers and Employers with Jhillika Kumar & Conner Reinhardt 40:31

4M ago40:31

40:31

We have two great guests in this episode! James sits down for a conversation with Jhillika Kumar and Conner Reinhardt, the CEO, and COO respectively, of Mentra. As a neurodiversity employment network, one of the goals of Mentra is to connect neurodivergent jobseekers with jobs, but it goes beyond that. Jhillika and Conner talk in depth about all th…

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Sound Bath 054- Nicky Sum 5:00

4M ago5:00

5:00

It had been more than 6 months since I recorded Nicky, and was happy to schedule another session with her. Our last recording was not ideal as there was construction happening just down the hall which really contrasted with her soft and slow style. This time, we recorded in her studio space which was quiet, smaller, and more comfortable. The space …

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Sound Bath 053- Calvin Chan 5:00

4M ago5:00

5:00

I recorded Calvin at Room Ganesha in Mongkok. He combines the sounds of several instruments in his sound baths using metal singing bowls, tongue drum, and hand pan. Not formally trained in sound healing or music, Calvin’s approach is more about freely exploring sound for relaxation, meditation, and performance. He experiments with interesting combi…

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Sound Bath 052- Giorgio 5:00

4M ago5:00

5:00

Giorgio has an amazing antique collection that encompasses many different styles of bowls, each with their own characteristic. Some had several amazing sounds both dissonant and harmonious all within one bowl. When purchasing new bowls, he prefers the adventure and serendipity of exploring and finding single bowls with character rather than purchas…

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Accessibility in Space with Anna Voelker 27:20

4M ago27:20

27:20

In this episode, Mai Ling is joined by guest Anna Voelker, founder and Executive Director of SciAccess, Inc. SciAccess is an international nonprofit that promotes disability inclusion in STEM education, outreach, and research and Anna speaks with Mai Ling about the beginnings of the non-profit, what universal design is, and having an early interest…

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Sound Bath 051- Brenda 5:00

4M ago5:00

5:00

I recorded Brenda at her teacher’s space about 10 minutes walk from the Kam Sheung MTR. The space is next to the teacher’s house and she also holds her sound baths there on occasion. There is a vegetable garden that is tended to by helpers and his students. It was a sweltering early summer day and you can hear the cicadas, dogs, and caretakers wand…

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Steve Chen, YouTube 36:53

5M ago36:53

36:53

We meet with Steve Chen, the co-founder of YouTube, to talk about what his life has been like since he moved his family back to Taiwan. Steve shares his latest initiatives for bridging Taiwan with the rest of the world, and what he believes it will take for Taiwan to become the Silicon Valley of Asia. Please support the Taiwanren project by leaving…

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Making an Impact through Fiction with Carol Van Den Hende 30:20

5M ago30:20

30:20

Our guest today is speaker and award-winning author Carol Van Den Hende. She talks with Mai Ling about her novels which are helping both people with disabilities and their loved ones. These fictional stories draw from Carol’s Chinese American heritage and in addition to telling heart-warming, genuine narratives, they also explore themes such as acc…

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Sound Bath 050- Emma & Vicky 5:00

5M ago5:00

5:00

While I like to record all the tracks at once for efficiency, spacing out the recordings can create a more varied performance. Emma and Vicky could only record once track a month but each recording had a clear concept form the last one.In this one, Emma used the rain hoop and ocean drum during the piece while Vicky played the bowls in the backgroun…

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Sound Bath 049- Giorgio 5:00

5M ago5:00

5:00

Giorgio has an amazing antique collection that encompasses many different styles of bowls, each with their own characteristic. Some had several amazing sounds both dissonant and harmonious all within one bowl. When purchasing new bowls, he prefers the adventure and serendipity of exploring and finding single bowls with character rather than purchas…

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The Intersection of ADHD, Women, and Asian Culture with Kim To 30:13

5M ago30:13

30:13

Certified ADHD Coach, public speaker, and entrepreneur, Kim To, joins Mai Ling Chan on this episode to share her thoughts and experiences with ADHD. Kim talks about the journey to her diagnosis and why she moved into coaching others with this same challenge. She also talks about the unique situation of being an Asian woman with an ADHD diagnosis, w…

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Sound Bath 048- Kaman 5:00

5M ago5:00

5:00

In Tai Wai to record the second session of Kaman. This time we recorded in a piano room in her residential complex. After we started in what we thought was going to be a quiet location, a group of children invaded the playground area which happened to be in the same space! We carried on with the rest of the session with Kaman adding a few minutes a…

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Sound Bath 047- Rosan Cruz 5:00

5M ago5:00

5:00

Rosan Cruz is based in Manila and was one of the practitioners that I was able to record earlier this year on my visit to the Philippines. Her sessions were recorded in her apartment in Green Hills where she holds sessions. She usually plays planetary gongs which as I learned are gongs tuned to a specific frequency and have a more controlled sound.…

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De-Stigmatizing Stuttering & Business Growth Tips with Maya Chupkov 39:20

6M ago39:20

39:20

Today’s guest on the podcast is fellow podcaster, Maya Chupkov. Maya is the Executive Director, Producer and Host of Proud Stutter, an award winning and multi-nominated podcast and advocacy nonprofit organization that is de-stigmatizing stuttering and embracing speech diversity. She speaks with James about her story of growing up with a stutter, wh…

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Sound Bath 046- Queena Yumi 5:00

6M ago5:00

5:00

Yumi introduced me to Queena whose studio is in the same building as Ore Art. They wanted to improvise a sound bath together. Improvising with other people is always a challenge but the rewards can be great. Trust is a big part of a successful performance and their performances were pretty amazing. Queena played a single medium size gong while Yumi…

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Sound Bath 045- Michelle Chow 5:00

6M ago5:00

5:00

Michelle Chow has been a sound bath practitioner for a few years and has recently been learning and using tuning forks in her therapy sessions. Michelle Chow has been a sound bath practitioner for a few years and has recently been learning and using tuning forks in her therapy sessions.In this recording, Michelle plays tuning forks. Recording tunin…

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