In this lively and heartfelt conversation, Jennifer welcomes global song leader, musician, and voice activation facilitator Sofía Dugas to explore how self-doubt can become an invitation to greater self-awareness, compassion, and inner connection. Through personal stories, playful singing, and spontaneous vocal experiences, they discover how our voices can help us reconnect with our inner knowing, loosen the grip of fear, and find the courage to express ourselves more freely.
✨ What You'll Hear
Befriending self-doubt instead of fighting it.
Discovering what doubt is trying to protect.
A compassionate, musical approach to navigating your inner critic.
Recognizing your Voice of Knowing beneath the noise.
Experiencing the freedom of sound through a playful, guided vocal exploration (no singing experience needed!).
Finding courage through connection — because we were never meant to do it all alone.
💫 A Question to Carry With You
What might become possible if you didn't have to silence your doubts before allowing yourself to move forward?
Resources Mentioned
If this conversation resonates with you, you may also enjoy:
Episode 51: The Soul of Singing: Finding Your Voice and the Courage to Be Heard — with Julie Blue
Episode 52: Finding Your Voice: What Happens When You Stop Holding Yourself Back?
Both explore different dimensions of reconnecting with our authentic voices and bringing more of ourselves into the world.
Featured Guest: Sofia Dugas
Sofía Dugas is a community song leader who facilitates workshops on voice and body-rhythm-play. Her work centers and uplifts historically marginalized voices.
At the heart of everything she does is a deep belief in the healing, restorative power of sounding together.
Sofía has led song circles at corporate conferences, United Nations panels, and Tufts University and is currently booking 2027. Reach out directly for details via email. Thanks to her Cajun and Cuban ancestors, she continues to follow the music, trusting where it will take her next.
Follow Sofía Dugas:
Instagram: iamsofiadugas
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.
Her work spans continents and cultures — she has led programs and trainings in Canada, China, Kenya, Thailand, and Mexico, and currently serves as Director of Trainer Development with the Satir Institute of the Pacific. She is also senior faculty with the Banmen Satir China Management Centre.
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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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifernagelcounselling/
Costa Rica Retreat: Coming Home to Congruence: https://www.congruentpractice.com/costa-rica-retreat
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