The Science of Sound: How Music and Your Voice Can Support Wellbeing with Jasmin Harsono

Sound has the power to shape our emotions, influence how we feel in our bodies, and offer new ways to process experiences that can be difficult to put into words. From the music that brings memories rushing back to the sound of the natural world, we are constantly responding to what we hear. But what happens when we begin to work with sound more consciously? And how might our own voices help us understand our emotions and reconnect with ourselves? In this episode of The Happier Life Project, Gabby Sanderson is joined by Jasmin Harsono, an intuitive wellness guide, multi-sensory artist, author and founder of Emerald and Tiger, for an exploration of sound healing, the power of the voice, and the relationship between sound and emotional wellbeing. With more than 15 years of experience across meditation, Reiki, sound healing and other wellbeing practices, Jasmin has developed an approach that brings together ancient rituals and contemporary living. Her work has been shaped by a lifelong relationship with music and sound, as well as personal experiences of grief and trauma. The author of Self Reiki, published by DK, Jasmin has collaborated with organisations including the BBC and was invited to open Glastonbury Festival’s Woodsies Tree Stage in 2024 with a live audiovisual sound meditation. Her second book, The Power of Sound and Voice, explores the transformative potential of sound and vocal practices and is published by Hachette on 5 November 2026. Jasmin reflects on how sound became a language through which she could understand her feelings from an early age, and how her own search for healing eventually led her towards Reiki and energy work. She explains her perspective on the relationship between sound, vibration and the body, exploring why music, voice and different soundscapes can evoke such powerful emotional responses, and why our experiences of sound are deeply personal. Host Gabby and Jasmin also explore the voice as a tool for emotional expression and self-connection. From the sounds we make instinctively to the words we choose to speak, Jasmin considers how becoming more aware of our voices can help us recognise and express what we are feeling. She shares her seven steps to unlocking the power of the voice, alongside simple practices involving breath, sighing and humming that listeners can experiment with in their own lives. The conversation also looks at the role of sound in relaxation and deep rest, including its relationship with the nervous system and different states of awareness. Jasmin discusses the importance of intention in sound healing, why there is no single approach that works for everyone, and how to find practices that feel supportive rather than overwhelming. Whether you're curious about sound healing or simply want to understand yourself a little better, this conversation invites you to pay closer attention to the sounds that surround you, the voice you carry within you, and the ways sound might help you feel more present, connected and in tune with your emotional world.   To download the My Possible Self App: https://mypossibleself.app.link/podcast My Possible Self Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypossibleself For all things Jasmin Harsono: https://bio.link/emeraldandtiger Emerald and Tiger Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emeraldandtiger Jasmin Harsono Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminharsono/ To purchase The Power of Sound and Voice book: https://linktr.ee/ThePowerofSoundandvoice