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.
Unlearning Shame: Healing Internalized Homophobia and Reclaiming Worth
The Circle: The Queer Men's Embodiment Podcast
56 minutes
2 weeks ago
Unlearning Shame: Healing Internalized Homophobia and Reclaiming Worth
Many of us grew up absorbing quiet messages about who we’re allowed to be. Even after coming out, those messages can live on — shaping how we love, express, and even how we see ourselves.In this episode, we’re joined by therapist, author, and speaker Chris Tompkins (Raising LGBTQ Allies) for a conversation about internalized homophobia: how early shame becomes part of our identity, and how to begin unlearning it.We explore:The difference between what’s said — and what’s left unsaid — in childhoodHow internalized shame shows up in relationships, sex, and self-imageThe role of the body and nervous system in healing old beliefsWhy “safe play” and conscious exploration are essential in reclaiming joyHow affirming environments can interrupt cycles of silence and neglectThis episode is a reminder that there’s nothing wrong with you — and that healing begins the moment you start to believe that. 🌐 Join The Circle community → www.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.
