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.
The Father Wound Part 2 w/ Amir Khalighi: Judgment, the Lone Wolf Trap, and Re-Fathering Yourself
The Circle: The Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast
55 minutes
4 months ago
The Father Wound Part 2 w/ Amir Khalighi: Judgment, the Lone Wolf Trap, and Re-Fathering Yourself
In Part 2 of our conversation with Amir Khalighi, we move from uncovering the father wound to exploring what it takes to heal it. Why are so many men with this wound quick to judge—others, themselves, and especially other men? How does hypervigilance become a way of life? And what does it take to re-father ourselves and trust again?We talk about the lone wolf archetype, how judgment protects what we’re not ready to feel, and why healing doesn’t require reconciling with your father—but it does require showing up for yourself.🎧 If you’ve ever struggled to ask for help, receive love, or trust other men… this conversation is for you.🔗 Learn more about Amir’s upcoming free workshop on Healing the Father Wound: https://embodiedmasculine.com/healing-the-father-wound/Full Episode Time Markers00:00 – Welcome back & episode setup02:05 – How to know if you carry a father wound05:45 – Hypervigilance and nervous system regulation09:50 – The lone wolf archetype and self-isolation14:15 – What we miss without a present father figure18:22 – Re-fathering yourself as an adult man22:03 – The power of safe containers in men’s work27:45 – Why judgment blocks healing33:10 – Amir’s story: somatic reconnection with his father39:20 – Healing the wound without needing reconciliation42:30 – Projecting the father wound onto other men & leaders48:00 – Tim’s story: transformation through trust53:20 – How healing shifts generational lines57:45 – Breaking the sound barrier: a metaphor for inner work1:00:40 – Presence as true power1:03:55 – How to take your rightful place in your lineage1:07:10 – Resources, workshops, and how to beginFollow along and engage with us:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@QueerMensEmbodimentInstagram → https://www.instagram.com/queermensembodimentApple Podcasts → https://apple.co/43INn27Spotify → https://bit.ly/thecirclespotifyMerch Store → https://bit.ly/thecirclemerch1:1 Coaching with Tim Bish → https://timothybish.com/coaching/Send a Voice Note to Tim & Eric→ https://bit.ly/thecirclevoicenotes#MensWork #QueerMen #QueerHealing #TheCirclePodcast #TimBish #EricBomyea #LGBTQMen #Embodiment #FatherWound #InnerChildHealing #ShadowWork #EmotionalHealing #Reparenting #Hypervigilance #MasculinityHealing #embodiedmasculine
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.
