Singing as a Primal Habit with Kavita Kat Macmillan

In this episode of Thrive with Cate, Cate Stillman sits down with Kavita Kat Macmillan, a holistic wellness expert with over 30 years of experience in integrative healing practices. Kavita shares her profound insights on singing as a primal habit—an essential, deeply human practice that fosters emotional release, self-expression, and connection. They explore how rediscovering our voices can lead to personal transformation, confidence, and deeper community bonds.

What You’ll Get Out of Tuning In

1. Why Singing is a Primal Habit – Discover how singing and sound healing reconnect us with our authentic selves and unlock deep-seated joy. (00:00:16)

2. The Power of Voice and Community – Learn how vocal expression builds confidence, supports healing, and strengthens relationships. (00:11:42)

3. Breaking Through Limiting Beliefs – Explore how cultural conditioning suppresses our natural voice and how to reclaim it. (00:27:08)

4. Sound as a Healing Modality – Understand how vibration, humming, and chanting clear emotional and physical blockages. (00:44:12)

5. Creating Rituals with Sound – Get practical tips on integrating sound healing into your daily wellness routine. (00:16:25)

Highlights

1. Reclaiming the Musical Self: Kavita shares how music and sound are intuitive tools that help people reconnect with their creativity, confidence, and emotional expression. (00:00:58)

2. The Role of Sound Sanctuary: An inside look at how Kavita's club provides a safe space for members to explore vocal expression and sound healing. (00:09:39)

3. How Singing Shifts the Nervous System: Learn why sound and vibration have been used across cultures to regulate emotions, relieve stress, and enhance well-being. (00:19:46)

4. Authentic Voice Practices: Kavita discusses her approach to helping people find their “home pitch” and unlock their true voice. (00:20:17)

Notable Quotes

"Singing and making sound isn’t just for performers—it’s a universal human experience that reconnects us to joy." (Kavita Kat Macmillan, 00:00:16)

"We don’t need permission to sing. It’s a part of our biology, our history, and our healing." (Cate Stillman, 00:27:31)

"Your voice is your own unique vibration—when you use it, you reclaim a piece of yourself." (Kavita Kat Macmillan, 00:22:47)

"Singing in a group dissolves barriers. It reminds us that we belong, that we’re heard, and that our voice matters." (Cate Stillman, 00:31:52)

Links

Kavita Kat Macmillan

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• Subscribe to Kavita’s YouTube

Cate Stillman

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