Faye Shapiro is a master vocalist, independent therapist, and introvert activist. She is the creatrix of Plexus Voice—a psycho-somatic technology for self-discovery and expressive empowerment, designed to weave a new sound reality for personal and collective healing.

In this conversation, we explore sound as a lens for understanding and experiencing life. Faye draws from a deep well of spiritual, biological, and metaphysical traditions to offer a masterclass on sound, healing, and embodied presence.

Faye shares powerful insights from her own journey and therapeutic practice, which is informed by Vipassana, Jungian psychology, Amazonian shamanism, and NARM® (NeuroAffective Relational Model) trauma healing, among others. At the heart of her work is a call to reconnect with the vibration of our own bodies—as an antidote to the fear, anxiety, and cultural disconnection of modern life.

She also offers practical tools and somatic perspectives—which she uses in her workshops and private sessions—that help us feel the touch of sound through our senses and reconnect with our inner voice.

Beyond her healing work, Faye is a multidisciplinary artist. Her music can be found on all major platforms, including this hauntingly beautiful track sampled in the intro:
👉 “Even” on YouTube

Originally from Israel, Faye brings a trauma-informed and energetic perspective to the the state of Israel’s genocidal policies, offering a vision of healing, redemption for the people of Israel. Moving from a Dark Forest present to a Light Forest World.
TIMESTAMPS

• Weaving a Sound Reality: Faye's Perspective – 05:46

• The Vibrational Body: Sound Beyond Auditory Experience – 09:05

• Disconnection from the Body: Cultural Influences – 11:56

• Reconnecting Through Sound: Faye's Methodology – 14:47

• Exploring Identity: Voices Within – 17:55

• The Journey of Authenticity: Finding Inner Voice – 21:02

• The Power of Sound in Creation – 23:46

• Listening to the Self: The Art of Voice – 26:51

• Embracing Vulnerability: Opening the Mouth – 29:52

• The Dance of Sound and Silence – 32:56

• The Artist's Journey: Curiosity and Creation – 46:31

• The Journey of Expression and Sovereignty – 48:13

• Understanding the Voice: Resistance and Allowance – 51:56

• The Global Trend of Sound Healing and Potential Red Flags – 56:45

• Insights on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict – 01:01:20

• The Interplay of Feminine and Masculine in Conflict Resolution – 01:07:12

• The Path from Dark Forest to Light Forest – 01:12:40

  
  

  🎧 Links to Faye’s Work

  Plexus Sound Substack

  • Website

  • YouTube

  • Instagram: @fayefeya

• Instagram: @plexus_voice

  
  

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  📬 Newsletter & Reflections: lightforestworld.substack.com
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What if policymaking wasn’t just about data, efficiency, and institutional logic—but also about presence, inner clarity, and connection with nature?

Dr. Ora-orn Poocharoen is a pioneering Thai academic and the founding Director of the School of Public Policy at Chiang Mai University. She brings a deeply grounded, embodied, and fresh approach to how public institutions do policy. From bringing in grounding into workshops with the Thai military, to leading a national task force on the PM 2.5 air pollution crisis, Ora is actively bringing more Light into the regeneration of our planet.

In this conversation, Ora shares how her personal awakening—realizing the cost of disconnecting from her emotions—led to radical shifts in her life. She now blends spirituality and self-inquiry into spaces as unlikely as military and climate policy.

Ora is bringing to life a vision for a new paradigm: authentic public policy—one that sees not just systems, but souls

📌 Themes & Timestamps

Unpacking Authentic Public Policy (06:39)

Ora's Understanding of Authenticity (13:39)

Ora’s Awakening to Authenticity (16:50)

Authentic Policy Workshops with the Thai Military (29:28)
What happens when you ask army generals to connect with the earth? Ora shares powerful stories from her workshops with the Thai armed forces.

Bridging Spirituality and Ecology in Climate Action (41:29)
From “soul cities” to forest-based policy design, Ora discusses how spirituality is showing up in her work with Thailand’s Climate Change Department.

Smart Sustainable Governance (43:46)
A paradigm of policy: beyond efficiency and effectiveness, towards systems infused with spirit, justice, and wellbeing.

PM 2.5 Challenge in Chiang Mai (50:03)
Ora talks about leading Thailand’s air pollution response and the complexity of building consensus between scientists, farmers, foresters, and citizens.

Closing Reflections on Living Authentically in Times of Change (54:55)

🔗 Connect with Ora-orn Poocharoen

• School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University

• Ora-orn on LinkedIn

🎧 Connect with Light Forest

• Website: lightforestworld.substack.com

• Twitter: Light Forest & @devlewis18

• Instagram: @lightforestworld & @daiyisi

🎶 The music for this episode was produced by me using Bandlab and original soundscapes.

The short Light Forest animation at the start of the video is made by Ian Pinto.

IIn this episode of Light Forest we explore the nation of Myanmar through Burmese Buddhism and learn about how Buddhist values are bringing light into the resistance movement against the Junta.

Taking us on this journey we have Joah McGee:

a trainer, podcaster, and humanitarian advocate with a deep connection to Myanmar as a longtime practitioner and researcher of Burmese Buddhism.

You may recognise his voice as host of the Insight Myanmar podcast where he shines a light on the intersections of Buddhism with social change and activism. He is founder of Better Burma, a humanitarian organisation providing aid and support to the people of Myanmar since the armed and open conflict between resistance groups and the Junta.

Joah shares deep insights into the historical and contemporary role of Buddhism in Burmese society, its relationship with governance, and how the people of Myanmar are navigating political turmoil, exile, and re-imagining their future.
We get into some of the deep contradictions that run through Buddhism in Burma & policy making: How a country that sought to center around Vipassana and meditation became one of the most violent places?
We learn the ways Buddhist practices such as Vipassanā and mettā, and other principles are helping leaders in resistance groups, forming a “non-violent” movement as a path to peace and reconciliation.
Joah has spoken to hundreds of people through his podcast, including influential monks, activists, and more, and we get to hear some stories that he's picked up from his guests.

You may have heard that an earthquake has ripped through Myanmar on March 27. Joah’s organization Better Burma is coordinating crucial relief efforts to those affected. I encourage you to support his campaign if you have the means and share with your networks.

Donate here

Topics Covered:

• The Historical Role of Buddhism in Myanmar (00:6:21)

• Joah's path into Myanmar and Buddhism (00:11:35)

• How present day Burmese Buddhism deviated from its path (15:10)

• Voices of Exile & Non-Violent Resistance: The role of Buddhist philosophy in sustaining hope and resilience. (00:20:15)

• Reimagining the Future of Myanmar with Buddhist principles (00:31:00)

• Joah's personal practises to keep balance and bring compassion into his work (00:43:12)

  
  

  Connect & Support:

  • Joah’s Podcast: https://insightmyanmar.org/podcasts

• • Joah’s Organization: https://www.betterburma.org/
  • episode with Ashin Kovida https://insightmyanmar.org/complete-shows/2023/10/26/episode-204-ashin-kovida

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  • Instagram: @lightforestworld & @daiyisi

  🎶 The music for this episode was produced by me using Bandlab and original recordings