The result is ascream therapypillow called theShoutlet.And yes, it took five years to create.
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founder of Powershout, makers of theShoutlet
Whats so special about this pillow?
Its made of a custom dense foam mixture optimized to reduce sound.
It costs $39.99, but is currently on sale for $30.
Then he found scream therapy and realized how quickly and effectively it helped ground him.
A good, intentional shout session takes about 30 seconds for me to achieve clarity, Drake tells Well+Good.
founder of Powershout, makers of theShoutlet
First, he tapped a team of Stanford engineers in 2019 to make a voice suppressor.
However, after a year of R&D, Drake ultimately determined their solution was too bulky.
On a camping trip, he realized a portable pillow (like a camping pillow) was the answer.
Throughout the next three years, he tested all kinds of materials and sound suppressors.
We probably went through 20 iterations, Drake says
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Ultimately, the pillow can now reduce sound by 60 percent!
Why all the intricate mechanics?
However, Drake stresses that the Shoutlet should just be one tool in the mental health toolbox.
Shout, shout, let it all out?
founder of Powershout, makers of theShoutlet
And while the need for a specialized pillow might be niche, Drake has high hopes.
So….cant you just use a normal pillow?
Or, heck, why even give a shot to muffle yourself?
From Drakes point of view, he just wants to help lessen the stigma around screaming.
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