In this soulful and lively conversation, Jennifer welcomes singer, composer, and transformational voice coach Julie Blue to explore how singing, breath, and sound can help us move beyond self-judgment, reconnect with our authentic expression, and find the courage to be heard. Through personal stories, an embodied voice-opening experience, and the beautiful power of singing in community, they explore how finding our voice can also be a journey of coming home to ourselves.
What You’ll Hear:
- Beyond being nice: How early messages about being good, pleasing others, and fitting in can shape the way we express ourselves.
- Finding your authentic voice: Why speaking our truth with kindness and respect is an important part of genuine connection.
- The wisdom of the body: How breath, grounding, relaxation, and sound can help us move beyond self-judgment and experience greater freedom in our voices.
- From “I can't” to “I'm learning”: How courage, practice, self-compassion, and a supportive environment can help us move through the fear of being heard.
- The healing power of singing together: How music and shared expression can create belonging, joy, and a sense of possibility.
- Coming home to yourself: Why freeing our voice is about more than singing beautifully — it's about allowing more of who we truly are to emerge.
Resources Mentioned
Optional links, tools, or guides referenced in the episode.
[Free Gift/Download Link] Cracking the Confidence Code Through Your Voice
https://julieblue.com/lms/courses/make-singing-easy/ Making Singing Easy
https://julieblue.com/radiant-heart-song-circle/ Radiant Heart Song Circle
https://singingwater.julieblue.com Singing Water Retreat
Featured Guest: Julie Blue
Composer • Inspirational Singer • Pianist • Transformational Voice Teacher
Julie Blue is an award-winning composer, singer, pianist and transformational voice teacher who inspires people to reconnect with their authentic voice. A graduate of Capilano University’s Jazz Studies program, she has released eight albums, composed music for over 40 film and television productions, and led the 80-voice Singspiration Singers choir for more than 25 years.
Blending music, storytelling, humour and spirituality, Julie inspires courage, joy and self-expression. She is the creator of Radiant Heart Song Circle, Singing Water retreats and Chants for Life. A YWCA Woman of Excellence Award recipient and LEO Award nominee, she continues to create music from her own studio and is preparing to release Radiant Rising, a collection of songs celebrating courage, connection and women’s voices.
Julie Blue's website: www.julieblue.com
Meet the Host: Jennifer Nagel
Jennifer Nagel is a soul-centered counsellor, international facilitator, and best-selling author who has spent over two decades helping people navigate chaos, reconnect with their inner wisdom, and create meaningful, authentic lives. Deeply rooted in the Satir Model and experiential approaches to transformation, Jennifer brings a grounded presence, sharp insight, and a deep trust in the resources of the human spirit.
Jennifer is the author of Magic in the Muck: Finding Grace in Chaos, co-author of Virginia Satir’s Evolving Legacy, and founder and co-author of the collaborative books Therapists Are Human Too and The Healing Journey to Authenticity, created through book-writing retreats she co-facilitated in Mexico.
Connect with the Host:
Website: www.jennifernagelcounselling.com
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