Podcasts
Podcasts with Lakshmi Pooja interviewing Kathleen Karlsen and diving into the intersection of sound, science, and spirituality—exploring how ancient vibrations and modern research unlock healing, clarity, and inner power.
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Description: In this enlightening conversation, Kathleen Karlsen shares her journey into vocal medicine, emphasizing the healing power of writing and the significance of mantras. She recounts personal stories of healing through chanting, particularly the Medicine Buddha Mantra, and discusses the interaction between sound and energy.
Kathleen highlights the global shift towards sacred chants and the importance of spiritual protection in one’s practice. The discussion offers insights into the transformative power of sound and the necessity of grounding oneself in spiritual practices.
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Description: Kathleen Karlsen is a passionate mantra practitioner, kirtan leader, and composer devoted to the healing and transformative power of sound. Since 2017, she has led countless kirtans, mantra gatherings, and workshops—sharing not only music but also compelling research on the profound benefits of chanting and group singing for the brain, body, and spirit.
She is the author of Vocal Medicine: Transformation through Sound (2019) and Flower Symbols: The Language of Love (2011), and has released two albums of sacred music: Vocal Medicine Kirtan (2020) and 108x Around the Heart (2025).
Radio Interview
Kathleen Karlsen with Jacobus Hollewijn
Listen in to a radio interview with Kathleen Karlsen by Jacobus Hollewijn of Health Talk Radio. Enjoy this fun interview on Gesundheit!
In this two hour interview, Kathleen and Jacobus discuss the health benefits of art and music; the definition and experience of kirtan; chanting as a spiritual practice; the science of chanting; and the psychology of sound.
This radio interview from 2019 has recently been converted into a video to make it available more widely. Jacobus continues with his health-related interviews and podcasts on his new YouTube channel.Â
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Author Kathleen Karlsen
Kathleen Karlsen is a musician, artist, writer and speaker. She is the author of three books (Flower Symbols, The Color-Music Connection and Vocal Medicine) and over 200 articles. Kathleen, her husband Andrew, and their five children live in Bozeman, Montana. More about Kathleen Karlsen.
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