We are thrilled to welcome back the life-changing coach, astrologer, teacher and beloved friend Hermas Lassalle for a deeper dive on all things transformation. We travel from our home recording studio to sacred Egyptian temples, the depths of childhood, innermost wounds, fears, dreams and beyond; exploring all the pathways of healing. Hermas shares…

Ms. Renee Kendall Esq, Founder and Managing Partner at Caribbean Legal Solutions joins us in this episode to discuss Caribbean Legal Solutions. Ms. Kendall traces the journey of her company from its founding in 2019 to present. Caribbean Legal Solutions is a legal hub connecting Caribbean people worldwide to Caribbean Attorneys. To find out more vi…

When do you feel truly beautiful? How do you want to look and feel as you age? Today we de-stigmatize different approaches to beauty and explore the art of aging gracefully with celebrity skincare expert, registered nurse, and facial rejuvenation artist Nousha Salimi. Nousha started her journey in nursing and mental health when she was just 16, the…

Mrs. Vera Zambrano, Lead Attorney at Zambrano and Associates joins us in this episode to discuss The European Union. Mrs. Zambrano provides insight into the circumstances that led to the creation of the European Union, the current state of the relationship among member states, and much more! You may contact Zambrano and Associates via: info@lawyer-…

This week we welcome Nitsa’s partner Brent Bolthouse in celebration of the masculine and fathers of all forms. Brent is an American entrepreneur, event producer, and photographer. He’s the founder of The Bungalow Hospitality Group and the creator of Neon Carnival. From adoption at birth, to struggling with addiction as a teen in Joshua Tree, gettin…

Mr. Adil Ali, Attorney-at-Law, Aviation Professor, and Commercial Pilot joins us in this episode to discuss The Law of Aviation. Mr. Ali provides insights into the legislation that governs Aviation in Trinidad and Tobago, the role of the Civil Aviation Authority, the determination of a country's airspace and much more! Share your feedback on this e…

Mr. Jermel Dwight Pierre, International Trade Specialist and President of the Sal Tarrae Foundation joins us in this episode to discuss The Sal Tarrae Foundation. Find out: What led to the genesis of the Sal Tarrae Foundation? What are their upcoming projects? What challenges Mr. Pierre has encountered in leading the organization? How can you becom…

Today we take on "Big Protein" and travel through the Andes Mountains, where generations of Inca wisdom takes seed in chocho, a magical bean which regenerates both people and the planet. Our guide is the magnetic Ricky Echanique. Ricky is a fifth-generation Ecuadorian farmer and entrepreneur. As a former professional athlete, Ricky faced health and…

In this first episode of our final season, our distinguished guest is Mr. Kemar Lawrence, Founder of Island Legal Wills. Mr. Lawrence provides great insights into the importance of having a Will, the reason for the hesitancy among Caribbean people to obtain a Will, and the services offered by Island Legal Wills. Share your feedback on this episode!…

Today we travel the path of the Wise Woman through myth, medicine and modern science. We welcome Dr. Karley Denoon ND, a seasoned naturopathic doctor from rural Canada with over a decade of experience in primary care. Karley takes a multifactorial approach to health that extends beyond the conventional medical and wellness paradigms. She contribute…

We are honored to welcome tea and temple steward Baelyn Elspeth for a conversation held in loving communion with the divine, in celebration of Beltane and the lush fertility of this moment. Baelyn has been studying a lineage of Cha Dao “The Way of Tea” with her teacher WuDe since 2011, working with Zen and Tea as a daily practice to cultivate radic…

“Being a Champion is a Condition of the Heart” We are honored to welcome a warrior for universal empowerment, Cesalina Gracie to SOUNDFOOD. Jiu-jitsu visionary, Olympics host, entrepreneur and multi-hyphenate athlete, Cesalina hails from the legendary Gracie martial arts lineage. Today she joins us from Los Angeles, home base for Women in Power - C…

Gather around our proverbial table for a deeply nourishing conversation about food, family, and creativity. Our guest this week is holistic nutritionist and chef Sarah Britton who’s been publishing whole food recipes on her My New Roots since 2007. Our discussion touches upon the full spectrum of nourishment: beginning with Sarah’s childhood, her c…

Today we explore the crucial connection between personal and planetary health. Join us in conversation with educator, activist, and whistleblower, Kelly Ryerson aka The Glyphosate Girl whose advocacy work is unveiling a public health emergency. Kelly works at the intersection of agriculture, nutrition and health. She regularly collaborates with reg…

Join us to call in the vernal equinox with renewed energy, strength and vision. As we transition from Winter to Spring, we move from formlessness to form, contraction to expansion, Yin to Yang, and the Element of Wood. We welcome back dearest Colin Hudon, herbalist, acupuncturist, practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and founder of Living …

Consider this truth: we are all a rest in progress. This episode beams light upon the path to become our most rested and luminous selves. We are honored to welcome author, speaker, yoga nidra teacher, and community tender Tracee Stanley to SOUNDFOOD. In this conversation, Tracee shares how her books came to be, the spiritual awakening in South Afri…

Today we celebrate our origins and micro-moments of magic. We welcome Nitsa’s oldest friend Geneviève Medow-Jenkins to SOUNDFOOD. Born 9 days apart, Geneviève and Nitsa spent their earliest years together at Esalen Institute — a retreat center and hot springs community perched over the Pacific Ocean in Big Sur, California. Geneviève reflects on how…

Today we explore all the ways to make love. We welcome the radiant Liz Goldwyn, author, filmmaker and founder of The Sex Ed, to chat sex, health, and consciousness - which is also the title of her new book! Goldwyn has devoted her life to exploring the intersections of reproductive health, sexual wellness, spirituality, storytelling and the feminin…

This episode is humming with microbial bliss! We joyfully welcome author, educator, fermentation revivalist and James Beard recipient Sandor Katz on to demystify the wild, effervescent realms of fermentation. Sandor’s first book “Wild Fermentation” came out in 2003 and inoculated a renaissance in fermentation arts. Today we discuss the origins of f…

Today we take an unfiltered look at America's food system and explore how eating Organic, Non-GMO, Local and Low-Tox may be the most critical move for individual and planetary well being. Join us in conversation with the unstoppable Moms Across America founder, Zen Honeycutt who is on a mission to protect and nourish our future generations. Zen’s r…

Could the fate of humanity rest in our food system? We are facing an uncertain future. Precious ecosystems are being decimated, global systems teeter on the brink of collapse, and the bad news keeps coming…. But, there is some good news. The changes needed to transform these broken systems may be disarmingly simple – and as our guest Oliver English…

Today we tap into a quieter approach to rebellion, steeped in the love language of plants, guided by the magical Erin Lovell Verinder. Herbalist, Author, Educator, Ally and Energetic Healer, Erin joins us from wild and beautiful Tasmania, where she works diligently to share herbal wisdom, protocols and practical plant medicine with communities near…

Tune in for a heartfelt conversation with Ashley Neese, here to anchor us into the present moment as we step into 2024. Ashley is a renowned breathwork teacher, writer, mother, land steward, host of the podcast ‘The Deeper Call’ and author of the book ‘Permission to Rest.’ Listen along as we dive into her world and begin to understand the journey i…

Activate 2024 with a celestial perspective~ Join us for this special New Year’s Eve Episode with Danielle Beinstein, a psychological and intuitive counseling astrologer who shares guidance and cosmic insight for transitioning to the New Year. Danielle’s fascination with the human experience and how we find purpose has led her to study the roots and…

Mr. John Teakell Esq. Founder of The Law Office of John R. Teakell joins us in this episode to talk about his journey From Prosecutor to Criminal Defence Attorney. Mr. Teakell discusses his professional journey and illustrates how his time as a prosecutor prepared him for his current role as a criminal defence attorney where he specializes in white…

Join us for a special Winter Solstice episode with the magical Deborah Hanekamp aka Mama Medicine. Today we dive into the ceremonial realms of healing, rituals for purifying our auras and how to craft self-care protocols to nourish and reconnect with our unique expressions of Spirit. Deborah joins us from her snowy forest home in Vermont and opens …

Today we pay homage to the greatest Muse of all: Mother Earth. Our guest, the luminous author, artist and educator Jacqueline Suskin is a self proclaimed “ecstatic earth worshiper” here to ground and guide us back into our primordial rhythms and cycles of creativity. Suskin has been teaching workshops, writing books, hosting, retreats and creating …

Ms. Jeniece St. Romain Attorney-at-Law and International Trade Law Consultant joins us in this episode to talk about the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). Ms. St. Romain provides great insights into the origins of the CSME, its purpose, and the regional institutions that support its implementation. You may access Ms. St. Romain's blog Nav…

Mr. Michael McCready, Esq., Founder & Managing Partner at McCready Law joins us in this episode to discuss Ridesharing Services. Mr. McCready provides us with a working definition of ridesharing services and discusses the ramifications if these drivers are legally considered as employees or independent contractors. Michael also gives us an overview…

Division Director Mr. Marlon Parieaho joins us in this episode to talk about Toastmasters in the Community. Mr. Parieaho traces the history of Toastmasters International globally as well as right here at home in Trinidad and Tobago. With over 20 clubs in Trinidad and Tobago Toastmasters provides opportunities for persons to develop their leadership…

Today we welcome Carson Meyer, birth doula, certified nutrition consultant, activist, entrepreneur and mother, who gently reminds us that we are only as healthy as the environments which surround us. Join us as we step into her world; into the wild mountains of North Carolina where Carson and her partner embrace the simple, slow life and create the…

Mr. Joshua Baron, Esq. joins us in this episode to talk about Building Referral Relationships. For lawyers and small business owners referral relationships are crucial to business growth and continuity. Mr. Baron highlights the importance of these relationships and provides a framework of generosity through which we can prevent these relationships …

Mr. Sheldon Paul Mycoo, Attorney-at-Law joins us in this episode to discuss: Companies Registry: The CROS System. The Companies Registry has undergone major changes with regard to the manner in which documents are to be filed and transactions conducted. There is now a new procedure for both the registration of businesses and the incorporation of co…

Dr. Cavila Garraway​​​​​, MD, Holistic Wellness Practitioner joins us on the show to talk about Holistic Wellness. Holistic health is an approach to wellness that simultaneously addresses the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual components of health. Dr. Garraway, MD, who is also a medical doctor, blends this approach along with her We…

Scorpio Season and a Full Hunter Moon is upon us, and what better time to cultivate a sphere of wellbeing informed by the stars and seeds ~ This week we are in for a cosmic journey with Kari Jansen, Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Astrologer and founder of the beloved Apothecary line Poppy and Someday Drawing inspiration from the lunar cycles and …

Ms. Khadine Harvey, Head of Barbican Chambers joins us on the show to talk about Obtaining a Protection Order. A protection order is a tool that may be used by persons residing in the same household who are experiencing domestic violence. Ms. Harvey provides insight into the expanded definition of domestic violence under the amended legislation as …

Today we welcome the radiant Elisa Sednaoui Dellal in a candid conversation diving into the heart of where cultural conditioning, communication and compassion converge: our thoughts and the practices and institutions which shape them. Raised between Egypt and Europe, Elisa Sednaoui has built a dynamic career as a renowned actress, model, director, …

Ms. Lynda Gopeesingh Attorney-at-Law joins us in this episode to discuss Custody and Maintenance in the Magistrate's Court. Since the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic, these applications are not being made online. The paramount consideration for the court when dealing with these types of matters is the welfare of the child. Ms. Gopeesingh provided g…

Chief Public Defender Ms. Hasine Shaikh joins us in this episode to discuss the topic Legal Aid: The Public Defender's Department. The Public Defender's Department is the brainchild of former Attorney General Hon. Faris Al Rawi,MP and currently consists of 28 attorneys. This department provides assistance to members of the public who are unable to …

Mr. Aaron Mahabir, Attorney-at-Law joins the podcast on this episode to talk about The Relationship between Landlords and Tenants. He provides insights into the difference between a tenant and a licensee, the rights of monthly tenants, and the elements of a valid lease among other pertinent information. This area tends to give rise to many legal di…

Today we are joined by the award-winning filmmakers Josh and Rebecca Tickell to discuss their latest film Common Ground and how we need to work with nature and not against it if we want to save our planet. Common Ground is the highly-anticipated follow up to the documentary, Kiss the Ground, and tells the story of the growing Regenerative Agricultu…

This episode features an interview with Ms. Justine Collins, Partner at Hart Muirhead Fatta on the topic: Data Protection in the Age of ChatGPT. ChatGPT has dominated headlines worldwide in the last few months as people tested the application to find out whether it was as infallible as other persons claimed. We now know that in spite of its benefit…

This episode features a conversation with Ms. Bellina Barrow, Principal Attorney at Tenoreque Legal on the topic: Fintech. Fintech has revolutionized the way we approach financial transactions and has given rise to terms such as crypto currency, digital wallets, blockchain among others. Ms. Barrow provides insights into the statutory framework that…

This episode lands just before Equinox with the intention to share gentle guidance and Taoist wisdom as we transition from summer to autumn, from the outer to inner, yang to yin and the Element of Metal. We are delighted to welcome back Colin Hudon, herbalist, acupuncturist, practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and founder of our beloved b…

This episode features a joint interview with Mr. Akiri Heath-Adams and Mrs. Teenisha Heath-Adams on the topic: Creating Healthy Workplaces. Mr. Heath Adams is an Attorney-at-Law and Leadership Consultant while Mrs. Heath-Adams is an Educator and Leadership Consultant. There are the Co-Founders of Heath Adams Leadership. In this episode, we examine …

This episode features an interview with Author and Foreign Language Interpreter Ms. Gennike Mayers on the topic CARICOM: Good Offices, Good Neighbours. Ms Mayers recently published a book with the same title. In this interview Ms. Mayers provides insight into the ongoing crisis in Venezuela and CARICOM's role in providing good offices to the Venezu…

Today we dive into the ever-evolving waters of where the inner world meets the outer. Our guest and guide, Garance Doré, is a creative powerhouse with a gentle spirit. Revered for her illustrations, street style photography and writing, Garance returns from a reflection period with a New York Times bestseller under her belt, Doré, her new French sk…

This episode is imbued with cosmic wisdom and ancient nourishment. We welcome the luminary Mason Taylor, visionary behind SuperFeast - a line of Dì Tào tonic herbs and mushrooms based in Australia. Mason’s passion for well-being and dismantling our broken systems of education and health, birthed an extraordinary quest for some of the finest supplem…

What does true freedom mean to you? Learning how to grow your own food, think and act for yourself, build successful businesses which regenerate community, consciously parent, de-program limiting beliefs, be a present partner, live with Trust and Love for all beings… these are just a few manifestations of our guest’s contributions today. We are hon…

Quietly, constantly, the Fifth Kingdom -- Fungi-- works just below our feet providing a vast and intelligent, communication network connecting, transmuting organic matter into crucial nourishment for our plants, trees, soil, microorganisms and more…. This week we humbly welcome mycologist and Founder of Boulder Mushroom, Zach Hedstrom in a candid d…