In this episode of Light Forest I speak to Neel ⵣ. An artist and technologist, exploring the possibility of technology as a medium for expanding consciousness and interacting with our inner worlds.

Neel shares stories from his journey as an artist experimenting with spatial sound installations called ‘HOLOS', a technological framework in which every contributing individual integrates into a larger system of awareness, as part of Space Sound Syndicate.

Experiencing sound through his own installations experienced profound insights, touching parts of himself that never knew existed, a transformed relationship with his body, and eventually a renewed sense of identity and self. This led him on a series of journeys that led to where he is now: embarking on a fresh journey as an entrepreneur with the vision of building what he calls “free flow” technology.

The way Neel sees it, we are in a shift from a 'past material-centred worldview' into a a new reality with consciousness at its centre. He is interested in Technology for the new paradigm, one that allows us to navigate our inner worlds, responds to frequency, and mirrors your own consciousness.

Imagine if we lived in a world where technology, rather than making us feel more dense, manipulating us through our own desires and fears, but opening us up to ourselves and each other, helping us to feel more expansive and connected.

This conversation was challenging for me as my own mind was trying to play podcast host, looking to grasp and understand, to bring into some coherent form that Neel has personally experienced and lived.

Our own conceptions of technology are so limited by our present paradigm.

They say the Pyramids were a form of technology that allowed the ancient Egyptians to communicate across many realms. I hope this conversation stimulates and provokes, of what could be possible in the coming Light Forest paradigm.

⟡ The origin of the name “Yaz” and experimenting with identity through sound (05:00)

⟡ Sound as memory, architecture, and multidimensional perception (12:30)

⟡ Creating immersive, spatial audio installations that evoke altered states (15:50)

⟡ Technology as a medium for self-awareness (21:30)

⟡ Cyclical history and reawakening the spiritual in technological times (29:10)

⟡ Daoist and Confucian design principles: flowing with nature through technology (32:40)

⟡ The concept of “free-flowing technologies” and adaptive environments (34:30)

⟡ Imagining holographic architectures that dissolve identity (39:15)

⟡ A new economy rooted in inner transformation, not material extraction (42:30)

⟡ Sound, spirit, and the future of collective empathy (46:30)

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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

  
  

  🔗 Connect with Light Forest
  📬 Newsletter & Reflections: lightforestworld.substack.com
  📷 Instagram: @lightforestworld

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.