Discover the transformative power of your voice as a healing instrument in this fascinating conversation with holistic voice coach and sound therapist Charlene Huskinson. We explore how vocalization directly stimulates the vagus nerve, creating a regulated nervous system state where profound healing can occur naturally.

Charlene shares her personal journey from rock band performer to sound healer, revealing how reconnecting with her authentic voice led to freedom from chronic pain. "Your voice is connected to your vagus nerve, which regulates your nervous system," she explains. "The more we're in that state, the more our body can heal, because our body wants to heal. We just need to put it in the right environment."

Most of us carry deep conditioning around suppressing our voices – from being shushed as children to feeling judgment about how we sound. These patterns don't just affect our singing; they impact our ability to express our authentic selves in all areas of life. Through practices like toning (making vowel sounds) and playful vocal exploration, we can begin releasing these blocks while producing oxytocin and other beneficial neurochemicals.

Perhaps most fascinating is how our pre-verbal sounds – the "hmm" of consideration or enthusiastic "oh!" of excitement – can reconnect us with our intuitive knowing. By paying attention to these natural vocalizations, we develop stronger discernment between authentic desires and conditioned responses. Whether you're curious about sound healing or simply want to feel more comfortable using your voice, this episode offers practical starting points and powerful insights into this ancient healing modality.

Ready to explore your own voice as a healing instrument? Start with just five minutes of humming today and notice how your entire body responds. Subscribe now for more conversations that blend ancient wisdom with practical transformation.

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