Karen Newell on How Sacred Acoustics Can Soothe Anxiety and Aid Recovery
Binaural beats have been gaining popularity as a form
Imagine finding a way to calm your mind and ease anxiety without medication. Karen Newell, co-founder of Sacred Acoustics, joins 'The Rehab' podcast to share her groundbreaking work with binaural beats. These harmonically blended sounds have been shown to reduce anxiety by 26% after just two weeks of regular listening, according to a peer-reviewed pilot study.
In this episode, Newell delves into the science behind these recordings and how they can help people dealing with insomnia and anxiety, especially those tapering off benzodiazepines. Binaural beats work by playing two slightly different tones in each ear, creating a calming effect that can promote relaxation, improve sleep, and even aid in meditation and concentration. Newell's insights are particularly valuable for those struggling with addiction, offering an alternative therapy that goes beyond traditional methods.
She also discusses the importance of listener preference and the right equipment to enhance the experience. Tune in to discover how these meditative states can support emotional release and trauma processing, providing a unique path to recovery.