From Burnout to Breakthrough with Cary Ballou

The stress and anxiety of high-pressure careers can take a heavy toll on mental health, relationships, and physical well-being. Many business owners and professionals live with constant overwhelm, numbing themselves through long days instead of finding actual relief. But what if there was a practice that could calm the nervous system, ease stress, and even spark personal transformation without years of training or expensive therapy?​

After decades of working in demanding corporate roles, Cary Ballou experienced burnout, loss, and a sense of disconnection from her authentic self. Her turning point came when she first experienced a sound bath, a centuries-old healing practice using vibration and frequency to restore balance. That moment set her on a new path, founding Shanti Sound and dedicating her life to helping others heal, reset, and reconnect with purpose.​

In our conversation, Cary shares her journey of reinvention, the science behind sound healing, and how practices once dismissed as “alternative” have gained popularity and are helping people reduce stress, release trauma, and live healthier, more purposeful lives. ​

From corporate wellness programs to intimate healing sessions, Cary shares what it takes to follow your passion and build a mission-driven business around it.

In this podcast interview, you’ll learn: 

• How chronic stress and repressed emotions manifest in the body—and why traditional medicine often overlooks them.
• The transformational moment when Cary discovered sound healing.
• Why sound baths work as “meditation without having to learn how.”
• How sound healing can help with stress, trauma, and even chronic illness.
• The challenges and rewards of turning a passion into a sustainable business.
• Why companies are bringing sound healing into the workplace to reduce burnout and boost productivity.

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Interview Resources

• Shanti Sound
• Shanti Sound on Facebook | Instagram
• Cary Ballou on LinkedIn
• Globe Institute Sound Healing
• Sound Healing Academy International
• Mindbody
• Wim Hof
• Dr. Gabor Maté
• Optimyze
• Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women‍
• EMDR

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