From Silicon Valley to Sound Healing -

I was more than delighted to sit down with local medicine woman, sound healer and friend Ali Skiba for this rich and enlightening episode.

She's got wisdom beyond her years and a fierce earthy, rawness about her that surpasses so many in this particular industry in current times.

We find out what happens when you walk away from the “dream job” in Silicon Valley… and follow your heart across 16 countries, into ashrams, cruise ships, yoga teacher trainings and sound baths with 6kg of Tibetan bowls?

Ali Skiba’s story is nothing short of extraordinary.

Once an electrical engineer climbing the corporate ladder in the U.S.A, Ali realised success on paper didn’t equal happiness in her soul. She left it all behind, immersing herself in breathwork, voice activation, plant medicine and the ancient healing of sound.

From cooking at sea to busking on the streets of Australia with her singing bowls, Ali carved a path toward her true calling: helping others heal through voice, breath, and truth.

In this powerful conversation we dive into:

🎙️ Breaking free from corporate identity

🌍 Her global pilgrimage through 16 countries

🕉️ Ashram life and the healing power of Tibetan bowls

🌬️ The medicine of breath and voice activation

🍃 Plant medicine, psychedelics, and spiritual awakening

🎶 The birth of her album “In Spirit” 🎤

Ali is making big waves and she’s only just getting started. This episode may be the moment you discover one of the most important voices in modern healing.

Website: www.aliskiba.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/aliskiba_official

YouTube: youtube.com/@aliskiba_official

TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@aliskiba_official

Facebook: www.facebook.com/aliskiba

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/51QYmIY39drERKbMYYFUGv?si=D2KTqS4WTxO4Y7H_-Yb0LQ

🎤 Episode with Bec Caruana — From Shy Teen to Award-winning Mentor

Episode Overview:

Bec’s story is one of transformation—from a shy kid to chart-topping artist, mentor, and label owner. She’s lived the full spectrum: recording hits, overcoming stage-fright, and building a supportive music community.

Highlights:

• Childhood theatre and singing lessons overcame shyness

• Star Search Channel Ten winner, Sydney City Eisteddfod finalist

• Signed to Warner, had ARIA Top 40 success (“Dance All Night,” “Bump”)

• Transitioned into mentoring via Platinum Artist Development and her label Booshu Records

• Notable gigs and collaborations across Australia and internationally

Key Takeaways:

• Growth often stems from stepping out of comfort zones

• Musical success is multifaceted: performing, mentoring, entrepreneurship

• Her passion lies in helping artists discover their voice

Instagram: @beccaruana

Bec's Artist Development Program: https://www.platinumartists.com.au/

Bec's House Music Record Label: https://www.booshu.co/

🎧 Episode with Val ❤️ — Meditation & Mindfulness

Episode Overview:

Melissa and Val explore the core of meditation—what it truly means, how to approach it, and the transformative power of quieting the mind. They dispel misconceptions, dive into the art of “thinking about nothing,” and uncover how mindfulness seeps into everyday life.

Highlights:

• Val’s personal journey—from skepticism to daily practice

• How meditation helped him manage childhood anger

• Boosts in productivity, emotional resilience, and well-being

• Practical steps: what meditation is and isn’t, why stillness matters, and strategies to integrate mindfulness in daily routines

Key Takeaways:

• Meditation isn’t about silencing thoughts—it’s about observing and choosing them

• Regular practice fosters emotional regulation, clarity, and joy

• Mindfulness isn’t just on the cushion—it’s a tool for daily life and relationships

Episode Overview:

In this episode, Melissa (AKA DJ Hypnotia) sits down with blues musician Jesse Redwing for a raw and heartfelt conversation that travels from Avalon to California, from stolen records to soul-soaked riffs. Jesse shares his musical origin story, growing up on the Northern Beaches of Sydney NSW and learning under the same music teacher who taught Angus & Julia Stone: Mr Stone AKA: their father.

Though he felt like a bit of a misfit in the Beaches’ surf culture, Jesse’s time living in California showed him a scene where blues, music, and the surfing lifestyle felt more aligned. He reflects on the records that first pulled him into the blues—thanks, oddly enough, to a home insurance claim after his family’s collection was stolen—and how his father encouraged him to pick up the guitar.

We dive into his songwriting process, the way lyrics emerge organically from rhythm and riff and his belief that blues is the foundation of almost all modern music. Jesse speaks to the importance of live music in building connection and the spiritual dimension of blues—how music may pass down through ancestral or collective consciousness.

While Jesse usually plays solo, he often collaborates with a loose crew of musicians who bring new energy to his sets. We also talk about forging your own path outside of labels and systems and the power of making music that’s truly independent.

The episode wraps with a special treat: Jesse performs a raw, soulful live set just for us.

Highlights:

•Growing up in Avalon and being taught music by Angus & Julia Stone’s father

•Living in California and feeling more at home in its music/surf culture blend

•How stolen records and a guitar from his dad sparked his love for blues

•His view of blues as the root of nearly all modern music

•Writing songs from groove first, letting lyrics emerge organically

•A deeper discussion on music as a spiritual inheritance

•Why live gigs matter more than ever

•Jesse’s independent path: no label, no rules, just soul

•A live blues performance to close the episode

Key Takeaways:

•Blues is not dead—it’s evolving through artists like Jesse

•Music is memory, ancestry, rhythm and resistance

•You don’t have to follow the industry machine to make something real

Find Jesse Redwing and his upcoming performances on Instagram at @jesseredwing and check out some of his recordings on Youtube at www.youtube.com/@jesseredwing1826

His new Album can be found here for purchase: https://jesseredwing.bandcamp.com/

Find Human Frequencies FM on Instagram at @humanfrequenciesfm

This is the debut episode of Human Frequencies FM. A soulful, thought-provoking show for and about humans, hosted by Melissa Williams (Clinical Hypnotherapist | Strategic Psychotherapist | DJ Hypnotia). In this episode, Melissa reads her landmark article “The Integrity of Emotion: Why Guilt and Shame Still Matter in a Conscious Life,” exploring why guilt and shame, when healthy, still serve a vital role in human connection, accountability, and psychological growth. It’s a poetic reckoning on integrity, empathy, and what it really means to be safe, sovereign, and whole.

The full radio broadcast, including handpicked underground tracks, local Australian music, and DJ-crafted sonic storytelling, is available at hearthis.at/humanfrequencies.fm