Episode 77: Finding Your Voice After You’ve Been Silenced - and Learning to Fill Your Cup with Steph Bruno-Newton

Have you ever felt like your voice was silenced - like parts of you were slowly muted to keep the peace, stay safe, or fit into who you were told you should be? So many women grow up learning to suppress their feelings, their anger, their creativity and their truth. Over time, that silencing can show up as low self-worth, unhealthy relationships, burnout, or even physical illness. Today’s guest, Steph Bruno-Newton, knows this journey deeply. Steph is the host of the Can I Get a Refill? podcast, a former dancer and singer, a new mum, and a passionate advocate for women reclaiming their voices and creating lives that feel expansive, expressive and nourishing. Her story is one of resilience, courage and creative rebirth. In this episode, Steph shares how years of silencing - shaped by relationships, trauma and societal expectations - led her to disconnect from herself, and how finding her voice became the key to healing, self-trust and finally filling her own cup. As a fellow podcaster, I loved this conversation. There’s something incredibly powerful about women using their voices - not just to be heard, but to help other women feel less alone, more validated, and more empowered to step into the driver’s seat of their own lives. This episode is honest, tender, and deeply inspiring. We also explore Steph’s singing journey, including auditioning for The Voice and appearing on Millionaire Hot Seat. Key Episode Takeaways: Finding your voice after being silenced can change everything - your health, your relationships and your sense of self Creating space for self-expression is one of the most powerful ways to fill your cup Sharing our stories helps other women feel seen, heard and less alone Even the most painful experiences can become portals to growth and purpose Choosing to look for meaning doesn’t dismiss the pain - it transforms it About the Guest: Steph Bruno-Newton is a former Dancer, Singer (on brief motherhood pause), Writer, Podcast Host, Manifestor and most importantly, Mum to an 18month old.  Show Resources: Follow Steph on Instagram - HERE Follow Can I Get a Refill Podcast on Instagram - HERE Check out Steph's website - HERE Follow Emma, the Podcast Host on Instagram - HERE Learn More About Emma's 1:1 Coaching - HERE Book a FREE 30-Minute Discovery Call with Emma - HERE If you loved this episode, please share it on your Instagram stories and tag us @emmalagerlow and @stephbrunonewton so we can thank you and keep the conversation going. Yours in voice, self-expression and full cups, Emma x 🦋