Welcome to the Find Your Voice, Change Your Life podcast. You will hear real-life stories from people who struggled to find their authentic voice.
I’m your host, Dr. Doreen Downing.
I interview people who share how they overcame their fears about stepping up and speaking out. They each offer tips and strategies that you can apply to your own journey to find your voice and change your life.
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#27 ADHD is my Superpower
Today, I interview Matt Travis who had a lot of learning disabilities when he was a kid, and it always created a sense of not feeling that he was enough. This made him struggle to speak in front of classes and groups.
#26 Finding Her Voice Through Spiritual Awakening
Today, I interview Dr. Tressa Berman who was a child performer — singer and songwriter from an early age. She put away her creative life for something that felt “safer,” and became an academic professor until somewhere in the middle of that career, she lost had a breakdown/breakthrough.
#25 Speaking for Herself
Today, I interview JoAnna Brandi who was part of the “be seen and not heard” generation of children. She grew up in a household that revolved around her parents and their words.
#24 From Self-Deprecation to Whole Healing
Today, I interview Laban Ditchburn who discovered that although self-deprecation worked as a defense mechanism, it was doing damage to his view of himself. It was tearing down his confidence.
#23 The Magic of Belonging and the Fullness of Expression
Today I interview Robin Winn who was born into a large, loud family. Her parents had a powerful presence, and she never felt that her voice was as big.
#22 A True but Unbelievable Odyssey
Today, I interview Janine Bolon who grew up in a military and nursing household, where communication was brief and direct. She felt she didn’t know how to tell a compelling, connective story.
#21 From Dysfunction to Discovery
Today, I interview Elaine Williams who said that growing up, she felt an emptiness– that something was wrong with the world. She experienced childhood depression and anxiety, feeling as if no one was really listening to her.
#20 Know Your Energy, Sing Your Song
Today, I interview Marti MacEwan who says that although she was a successful speaker, there was a lack of satisfaction after speaking because there was a lingering fear of those eyes on her and the opinions of her audience.
#19 Vulnerability Equals Strength
Today, I interview Caterina Rando who looks back to her childhood in a noisy, overly lively household and not having the courage to speak up in the face of it.
#18 From False Connections to Wholehearted Storytelling
Today, I interview Tom Ruwitch who talks about his roots and success in the sales industry. He realized that although he “communicated” and “hustled” all day, the quantity was squelching the quality.
