Soundscapes with Domenico Pontoriero and guest Heather Shannon

In this edition of the Soundscapes podcast, host Domenico chats with licensed therapist and certified sex therapist Heather about the role instrumental music plays in sleep, self-soothing, and emotional connection. They discuss how music can be a tool for rest, healing, and intimacy—plus what tunes to queue up when you're winding down (or turning up the heat).

Catch Heather and Domenico co-hosting a special episode of Soundscapes Monday at 10PM on RadioStPete.com and Sunshine 96.7 FM.

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About Heather Shannon

Heather is St Pete based mental health counselor and the host of Ask a Sex Therapist, a podcast that breaks down the stigma around sex, intimacy, and communication in relationships. Her work empowers folks to feel confident in their bodies, embrace pleasure, and connect more deeply with themselves and their partners.

Learn more or ask Heather an anonymous question at HeatherShannon.co.

Listen to Ask a Sex Therapist wherever you get your podcasts.

ABOUT DOMENICO PONTORIERO

Domenico Pontoriero is a St. Petersburg–based artist, composer, and radio host working across instrumental music, film, and community arts. He releases music under the moniker Boy in the Rain, an instrumental project with two studio albums available on all major streaming platforms and at BoyintheRain.com. An award-winning filmmaker, Domenico’s short art film has screened at more than 15 film festivals worldwide, including the SunScreen Film Festival in St. Petersburg. His creative work is rooted in atmosphere, storytelling, and place—whether through sound, image, or live broadcast.

Domenico brings years of experience behind the microphone, including his time at WMNF in Tampa, where he co-hosted Made in the Dark. He currently hosts Soundscapes, airing Monday nights at 10 PM, a weekly program dedicated to immersive, locally made instrumental music. Soundscapes highlights regional composers, nurtures creative community, and supports the performing arts scene throughout the St. Petersburg area.

The show is accompanied by the Soundscapes podcast, where Domenico interviews guest co-hosts featured on the program, offering listeners a deeper look into their creative processes, influences, and artistic journeys.

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