Free Your Voice, Free Your Life with Davin Youngs

This Is Gonna Be Hard... Or Is It?

There is an old, outdated narrative that many of us are given that if we pursue our creativity, our joy, and what we love... it will be hard. It will be difficult. So much so that it is likely not worth pursuing. In this episode, Davin shares about a recent interaction he had with a college student and how he has changed his point of view about what it actually takes to pursue your creativity.

 

Learn more about Davin Youngs at http://davinyoungs.com or on Instagram at @davinyoungs

The Anatomy of Change

This episode marks a bit of a departure in that it doesn't center the voice, but rather the reason folks often pursue voice work: they want change. But what are the components of change and why are we sometimes ready and other times not? Take a listen to find out.

Learn more about Davin at davinyoungsvoice.com and follow Davin on instagram @davinyoungs

 

Who's Allowed to Sing?

Let's talk about imposter syndrome, shall we? So many people are holding themselves back from sharing their voice because they believe they would need to be a "professional" or have more "experience" or have obtained a degree... and it's really all bullshit. These are the voices in your head that are trying to drum up reasons why you should wait and in this episode, Davin is here to dispel the myths. You are often the gatekeeper of your own voice and it's time to open the gate.

Learn more about Davin at davinyoungsvoice.com and follow Davin on instagram @davinyoungs

If you're in or around Chicago, join Davin on January 18 at Orchestra Hall for The RESET, an immersive sound healing experience.

It’s Time to Trust Your Voice

Do you question your voice? Wonder if it is good enough? Wonder if it is worth listening to? Wonder if it will ever be able to sing that note or do that thing? You're not alone, but this is also at the heart of what inhibits your ability to express yourself like you want. Trusting your voice is no small task, but it is at the heart of what it will take to really enjoy transformational change in your singing and creative expression. 

In this episode, Davin shares how trusting your voice is akin to believing your intuition. It's a coming home to self and knowing the wisdom of the body. It is about making choices based on curiosity and optimism rather than inhibition and fear. It is a path of constant expansion, growth and belonging and it is possible for you, right now. 

Listen to learn how.

Davin's virtual group voice coaching program, Free Your Voice, Free Your Life kicks off January 20th. You can learn more at freeyourvoicefreeyourlife.com

Also if you are in or around the greater Chicagoland area, please consider joining Davin for Circle Singing on January 10th and/or his immersive sound experience, The RESET on January 18 at Orchestra Hall, home of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

 

 

Singing for Your Inner Child

What is one thing you share in common with all other singers? You have a core vocal wound, and subsequently a core vocal belief. What does this mean? Well, all singers have some experience (or experiences) from their childhood, regarding their voice, that they perceived as a threat. These experiences can range from seemingly small happenings, like someone telling you to "be quiet" to the truly life altering, like childhood abuse. What comes up around these experiences, or your core wound, is a core belief that you concocted as a means to keep yourself safe.

In this episode of the Free Your Voice, Free Your Life Podcast, Davin will help you understand how to move through and beyond your core wound, core belief and core decision into a life of vocal flourishing. Using the words of the Zen Buddhist teacher, Charlotte Joko Beck from her book Ordinary Wonder, Davin offers insights on why returning to your core wound is the necessary first step to exercise compassion for and ultimately sing for your inner child... one of the most powerful acts you can offer yourself on your voice journey.

If you would like to learn more about this process, check out Davin's virtual voice coaching program which kicks off Jan 20, 2024. Visit freeyourvoicefreeyourlife.com

Also, come check out Davin's immersive sound healing experience, The RESET at Orchestra Hall in Chicago on January 18, 2024.

Finally, follow Davin on Instagram and learn more about 1:1 coaching at davinyoungsvoice.com

 

Soulfull Sound Podcast with Simone Niles | Davin Youngs on The Transformational Power of Singing, Voice & Sound

This is a very special episode of Free Your Voice, Free Your Life as it is a conversation Davin was fortunate enough to have with sound healer, Simone Niles on her podcast called Soulfull Sound. 

A quick reminder that Davin's virtual group voice coaching program, also called Free Your Voice, Free Your Life

kicks off Jan 20 and has a few spots remaining. If you feel long to sing and express yourself with more freedom and ease, or know deep in your being that your voice is the instrument you need to explore more to facilitate change in your life... don't wait to snag your spot in this program. It will be the catalyst for transformation that you have been craving, and you'll be supported by a beautiful community of singers who are pointed down the same path.

Sign up at freeyourvoicefreeyourlife.com

Also, tickets are now available for Davin's signature immersive sound healing experience, The RESET which will take place on January 18th at Orchestra Hall in Chicago. This event is not to be missed, and tickets are selling fast! Make sure to grab your spot so you can come, cozy in and WAKE UP in this iconic space.

Tickets are available at cso.org/thereset

Finally, Chicago Circle Singing is happening again on Jan 10, 2024 in the South Loop of Chicago. This is an incredible community for anyone looking to explore more playful expression with their voice. RSVP HERE.

Ok! Here's what Simone has to say about her interview with Davin...

Do you believe in the transformative power of sound? Have you ever wondered how voice and sound can have a profound effect on your mind, body, and spirit? I had a resonant conversation with Davin Youngs, a musical innovator who harnesses the power of his voice and sound to serve as a catalyst for remarkable change. Davin takes us on a journey, from his earliest experiences of singing in his mother's womb, to his exploration of classical voice and his ultimate discovery of sound as a healing modality.

Davin shares how he found inspiration in Bobby McFerrin's work, leading him down the path of improvisation. We delve into the power of authenticity and how making new and unexpected sounds can lead us to our most authentic selves. We learn about the connection between sound and our bodies, painting a picture of an intimate bond between our physical and spiritual selves.

In the final segment of our conversation, Davin opens up about the impact of voice and sound in healing. He shares insights on how trauma manifests physically through tension, and how it can be released through our voices. We learn about the magic of group work and the divine expression of improv. Davin wraps up the discussion with his views on improvisation and its power to provide a safe space for healing. Tune in to this incredible episode to discover the powerful connection between sound, voice, and healing.

 

Learn more about Davin at davinyoungsvoice.com and follow Davin on instagram at instagram.com/davinyoungs

 

What Do You Want To Sound Like?

You likely know you want your voice to sound different, but do you know what you want to sound like? Have you really thought about your hopes, dreams and desires for your voice? From where do you gather inspiration and how have you named your aspirations? 

In this episode, Davin dives deep into this question with the caveat that understanding how to answer it well is at the heart of understanding how we manifest anything in our lives. At the heart of this voice questions is an opportunity to claim the power you have over your future and finding more freedom in your voice and in your life.

Davin's virtual group voice coaching porgram,  freeyourvoicefreeyourlife.com kicks off January 20, 2024. This program is for anyone who has a deep knowing that pursuing more freedom, ease and authenticity in their voice will catalyze change in the whole of their life.

Limited spots are available and joining now will give you access to reduced price 1:1 coaching with Davin.

To learn more about Davin, visit davinyoungsvoice.com or follow him on Instagram @davinyoungs

Singing Together (plus a special announcement)

In this episode of the Free Your Voice Podcast, Davin offers a follow up on his trips for  The RESET and VOXUS and shares about confronting his own fears and finding delight in the human urge to sing together. He shares a listener email and announces his new virtual group voice coaching program, Free Your Voice, Free Your Life which will kick off January 20, 2024.

If you're interested in joining, please visit freeyourvoicefreeyourlife.com

Limited spots are available and joining earlier will give you access to reduced price 1:1 coaching with Davin.

To learn more about Davin, visit davinyoungsvoice.com or follow him on Instagram @davinyoungs

From Fear to Freedom

In this episode, Davin shares a bit of his journey toward expanding his work with The RESET and VOXUS. He offers a personal narrative about his process of manifesting and encountering fear. He also offers sound advice on what to do when fear and creeps up in the face of the unknown.

He mentions a video by Bobby McFerrin that you can find here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81uJZIF9TCs

To learn more about Davin, visit davinyoungsvoice.com or follow him on Instagram @davinyoungs

Healing and Your Voice

Often times people feel compelled to pursue the voice and singing as an important part of doing "the work" or moving toward healing, but why exacty is that? And, when we talk about healing, what are we actually talking about? This episode unpacks all of the nitty gritty around healing and the voice, particularly highlighting what "healing" means and how understanding healing may give you new insight into the role your voice can play in feeling more authentic, true and whole.

Whether you are comfortable with the word "healing" or have some skepticism around identifying your path in this way, you'll walk away from this episode with deeper insights and inspiration around what it will take to use your voice with more freedom and ease. You might even discover a path to a fuller, more joy filled life.

To learn more about Davin, visit davinyoungsvoice.com or follow him on Instagram @davinyoungs