92. Finding Your Voice with Barbara McAfee

In this episode, Jess is  joined by Barbara McAfee—master voice coach, author,  keynote speaker, and singer-songwriter. For more than 30 years, Barbara has helped people reconnect with their authentic voice—not just to become better communicators, but to become more fully themselves.When you hear voice coach, you might think of singing lessons or public speaking. But Barbara McAfee's work goes far deeper than that.Barbara shares how our voices are shaped by the stories we've carried since childhood, why so many of us learned to stay quiet, hide parts of ourselves, or believe we don't have the right to speak, and how reclaiming our voice can become a powerful path toward healing, confidence, and self-expression.In this episode, they discuss: How childhood experiences shape the way we use our voiceBarbara's Five Elements of Vocal Intelligence: Air, Earth, Fire, Water, and MetalWhat your tone may reveal about youThe healing power of singing—and why it belongs to all of us, not just performersSimple ways to begin reconnecting with your own voiceWhether you've ever struggled to speak up, worried about taking up too much space, or felt disconnected from your authentic self, this conversation is a beautiful reminder that finding your voice isn't about becoming louder—it's about becoming more fully you.Connect with Barbara here 👉https://www.barbaramcafee.com/Learn about Jess’s coaching here👉https://www.happinesscoaching.online/happinessprogram And or more on self-love, health, fitness, and healing, follow Jess on Instagram:👉 @happ.i.ness.jess