<p>In this episode of &quot;Echoes of Alchemy with Lotus Sound,&quot; hosts Jay and Justine welcome a very special guest, Stacey Bliss, PhD, an esteemed educator, researcher, and improviser. Stacey&apos;s remarkable work spans critical studies in improvisation, sound studies in education, trauma-informed education, and sonic ethnography. As a guest scholar at the Humanities Research Institute at the University of Regina and a recipient of the SSHRC Insight Development Grant, Stacey has delved deep into the world of gong practices across Canadian provinces.</p><p>Stacey shares her experiences from a transformative journey across Canada in 2023, documenting the use of sound in various communities for wellbeing. From Halifax to Collingwood, and from Saskatchewan to Sylvan Lake, Stacey&apos;s research explores how sound practitioners are integrating gongs into their local communities to foster healing and connection. She discusses the significance of these practices, the socio-cultural implications, and the profound connections formed with the land and its people. Tune in to discover the powerful intersection of sound, education, and community wellness, and learn about Stacey&apos;s personal journey into the world of gong through her immersive research and heartfelt experiences.<br/><br/>Gong Across Canada Youtube channel:<br/><a href='https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGz1sIx0FGhCoLupdaxb8LA'>https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGz1sIx0FGhCoLupdaxb8LA</a><br/><br/>Stacey&apos;s website:<br/><a href='https://blissresearch.org/'>https://blissresearch.org/</a></p><p>Lotus Sound is a sound wellness studio located in Collingwood Ontario Canada offering Sound training, Retreat days, Sound baths, Kirtan and more.<br/><br/>Website <a href='https://www.lotussound.ca/'>https://www.lotussound.ca/</a><br/>Instagram <a href='https://www.instagram.com/lotussound.ca/'>https://www.instagram.com/lotussound.ca/</a><br/>Facebook <a href='https://www.facebook.com/lotussoundcollingwood/'>https://www.facebook.com/lotussoundcollingwood/</a> </p>