164: Hate Your Voice: Why Rewatching Yourself Matters and how It Helps You to Grow

Roula and Rosie tackle a common insecurity among creators: cringing at your own voice or appearance on recordings. Roula kicks things off by noting how many people say “I don’t watch my recording—I don’t like my voice, I don’t like to see myself on video.” Rosie has no patience for that excuse; she believes people sometimes say it to avoid sounding vain, but replaying your own work makes you a better speaker and content creator. Watching herself helped her notice filler words and nervous habits like playing with her hair, ultimately improving her podcasting and TikTok presence. Roula agrees that rewatching lets you amplify what you do well and correct what you don’t. She reminds listeners that the voice we hear in our heads is filtered through our own skull; no two voices in the world are identical, so why hide yours? Rosie loves the idea of seeing yourself as a “fly on the wall”—it’s fascinating to discover how you really come across. They both admit that there’s a fine line: set boundaries so you don’t become obsessed or overly critical. In early stages, reviewing your recordings is essential for finding your authentic on‑camera persona; once your style is established, loosen up and enjoy the ride. Highlights & TimestampsWhy people avoid replaying themselves (00:19–00:27) – Roula observes many creators dislike their voice or appearance and asks Rosie’s opinion.Rosie’s call to “get over it” (00:27–01:28) – Rosie says reviewing your recordings isn’t cocky; it’s crucial for improvement and helps you spot filler words and nervous tics.The uniqueness of your voice (01:39–02:13) – Roula reminds listeners that the voice you hear in your head isn’t what others hear, and no two voices are the same.Seeing yourself as a “fly on the wall” (02:13–02:55) – Rosie describes how rewatching reveals unexpected habits and helps you refine your on‑camera presence.Playing with your voice (03:01–03:33) – Roula experiments with different voices and notices she sounds different when recording solo versus with Rosie; singing along improves her vocal confidence.Finding balance (04:02–05:16) – Rosie warns against becoming obsessive; she doesn’t rewatch every post, valuing her time and aiming to avoid paralysis by analysis.Establishing your style (05:09–05:25) – Roula notes that in the beginning, listening back helps you discover who you are on camera; once you’re comfortable, you can relax.Final encouragement (05:25–06:09) – They urge listeners to embrace their unique voices, use recordings as tools for growth, and be proud of how they sound.Call to ActionHave you ever cringed at your own voice on a recording? Share your experience  with uswatching yourself on video, public speaking improvement, content creation tips, self‑improvement, perfectionism, authenticity, podcasting tips, self‑awareness--------------------☕️ Buy us a coffee!🎙️ Send us a voice message🛍️ Buy some Rosie and Roula merch!--------------------⭐️ Leave us a review▶️ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok🎞️ Subscribe to our YouTube channel--------------------🎧 Check out Roula's podcast🎧 Check out Rosie's podcast