What does it mean to truly sound like yourself? In this episode of The Circle, we’re joined by baritone and voice instructor Colin Levin—who has performed over 50 operatic roles—to explore how voice connects to breath, gender identity, and the stories we carry about how we should sound. We unpack gender-affirming voice work, vocal embodiment, and the healing journey of uncovering your authentic voice—whether you’re singing, speaking, or simply learning to be heard.
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What does it mean to truly sound like yourself? In this episode of The Circle, we’re joined by baritone and voice instructor Colin Levin—who has performed over 50 operatic roles—to explore how voice connects to breath, gender identity, and the stories we carry about how we should sound. We unpack gender-affirming voice work, vocal embodiment, and the healing journey of uncovering your authentic voice—whether you’re singing, speaking, or simply learning to be heard.
Q&A [Pt. 1/3] — What Is Embodiment and Why Does It Matter in Men’s Work?
The Circle: The Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast
13 minutes
2 months ago
Q&A [Pt. 1/3] — What Is Embodiment and Why Does It Matter in Men’s Work?
This is part one of our three-part Q&A series, where we answer the questions you’ve been sending since we launched The Circle.We start with the big one: what is embodiment, and why does it matter in men’s work?Tim unpacks embodiment as the practice of listening to the body’s wisdom—our inner dashboard of sensations, emotions, and signals. Eric connects the dots to mindfulness and asks how embodiment helps us meet life with more choice and clarity. Together, we explore how ignoring our body’s signals leads to collapse, reactivity, or numbing, while embodiment practices—like yoga, breathwork, and challenging postures—help us build skillful responses instead.Short, sharp, and from lived experience—this is your entry point into understanding embodiment and why it’s foundational for men’s work.Chapter Markers0:00 – Welcome & Series Intro Eric frames the Q&A series and introduces the first question: what is embodiment and why does it matter in men’s work?1:45 – Defining Embodiment Tim explains embodiment as the practice of listening to the body’s wisdom and signals.4:10 – Embodiment vs. Mindfulness Eric asks how embodiment compares to mindfulness and meditation; Tim uses the “car dashboard” analogy.7:00 – Signs of Disembodiment Exploring what happens when we ignore feelings—overeating, drinking, depression, collapse, or reactivity.10:15 – Starting an Embodiment Practice Practical entry points: yoga, posture work, curiosity about sensations. Eric closes with recap and invitation to myembodiment.com.
The Circle: The Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast
What does it mean to truly sound like yourself? In this episode of The Circle, we’re joined by baritone and voice instructor Colin Levin—who has performed over 50 operatic roles—to explore how voice connects to breath, gender identity, and the stories we carry about how we should sound. We unpack gender-affirming voice work, vocal embodiment, and the healing journey of uncovering your authentic voice—whether you’re singing, speaking, or simply learning to be heard.