Daniel Pinals: Voice, Trauma, and the Courage to Be Heard (Part 1)

What does it really mean to “find your voice”?In this episode, Dr. Saul Rosenthal sits down with Daniel Pinals, a singing coach, performer, and licensed mental health counselor, to explore the surprising intersection of voice, trauma, and creativity.Daniel shares her journey from musical theater to clinical work, and how voice lessons often become something more than technical training. For many people, singing opens a door to self-expression, vulnerability, and emotional processing—especially when past experiences have made it feel unsafe to be heard.Together, we explore how the nervous system shapes the voice, why so many people believe “I can’t sing,” and what’s actually happening beneath that statement. The conversation also introduces the OneVoice method, a modern approach to vocal training that emphasizes flexibility, awareness, and authentic expression.This episode moves between the technical and the deeply human—from breath support and resonance to attachment patterns, safety, and the courage to express yourself.In This Episode, We Discuss:How Daniel’s background in performance and psychology came togetherWhy voice lessons often become unexpectedly therapeuticThe connection between trauma, safety, and self-expressionHow different attachment styles can show up in the voiceWhat’s really behind the belief: “I can’t sing”The role of breath, resonance, and physiology in vocal expressionHow creativity shows up as a state of flowWhy many adults lose access to creativity—and how to reconnectAn introduction to the OneVoice method and how it differs from traditional vocal trainingWhy This Conversation MattersThe voice sits at the intersection of biology, psychology, and creativity. When expression doesn’t feel safe, the nervous system adapts—and the voice often reflects that adaptation.Understanding the voice in this broader context opens new possibilities not just for singers, but for anyone interested in mental health, creativity, and mind-body connection.About Our GuestDaniel Pinals is a singing coach, performer, and licensed mental health counselor based in the Boston area. She integrates vocal training with trauma-informed approaches, including EMDR and Internal Family Systems (IFS), helping clients access authentic expression in both creative and therapeutic settings.Learn more about Danielle:https://www.breakitdownvocals.com/https://www.singonevoice.com/aboutonevoiceContact us at [email protected] here or wherever you get your podcasts.Watch the video versions of our podcasts and Subscribe there as well!This podcast is produced by the Northeast Region Biofeedback Society. NRBS is an organization for professionals, students, and everyone interested in neurofeedback, biofeedback, and whole body health.Learn more about Dr. Saul Rosenthal at advancedbehavioral.care.Our theme music is Catch It by Coma-MediaThe Healthy Brain Happy Body logo was designed by Alexandra VanDerlyke. Our heartfelt thanks to her and the rest of the team at Collectively Rooted.#voicework #creativity #trauma #nervoussystem #performanceanxiety #singing #vocalcoaching #self-expression #EMDR #InternalFamilySystems #IFStherapy #mindbodyconnection #attachmentstyles #creativeprocess #flowstate #vocaltraining #OneVoicemethod #expressivearts #therapyandcreativity #Neurofeedback #Biofeedback #Migraine #MentalHealth #mindbodyhealth #BrainHealth #EmotionalPain #PsychologyPodcast #ClinicalPsychology #MindBodyConnection #Neuroscience #Therapists #Counselors #BrainBasedTherapy #NRBS #HealthyBrainHealthyBody