How a Siberian Girl Defied Critics and Found Her True Voice (S03E08)

𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄 Kathryn Lancioni dives deep into stories of resilience and the power of voice with Marina Robbins, a practicing psychologist and vocal coach based in Barcelona, Spain. From facing a life-altering moment of rejection as a teenager in Siberia to forging a life that helps others express themselves authentically, Marina Robbins shares honest reflections on finding confidence and healing through adversity. Tune in for an inspiring journey into the relationship between our voice, our psyche, and the courage to rebuild after life's toughest blows. 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁: Kathryn Lancioni   / kathrynlancioni335   𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: Marina Robbins   / marina-robbins-voice   [00:00] Intro [00:45] Meeting Marina Robbins: Roots, Resilience & The Power of Voice [04:44] From Gut Punch to Growth: Overcoming Rejection and Chronic Health [10:11] Why We Struggle With Our Own Voice: Identity, Shame & Self-Acceptance [16:36] Finding Confidence: Voice, Communication, and The Legacy of Childhood [24:04] Connections, Community, and Authentic Relationships in the Digital Age [29:54] Letting Go to Grow: Evolving Friendships and Self-Love [33:11] Practical Steps: Breathing, Self-Compassion, and Embracing Your Unique Voice [33:51] Closing Remarks & Staying Resilient 𝟱 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗘𝗽𝗶𝘀𝗼𝗱𝗲 𝟭. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝘆𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗲𝗳𝘀 Marina’s journey began with a devastating rejection in her youth, when a music teacher abruptly ended her dream of singing. Despite the pain, she chose to question the authority of that judgment instead of internalizing it. By seeking out supportive mentors and persisting, Marina learned that even early gut punches can be overcome with inner conviction and searching for the right encouragement. 𝟮. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗕𝗼𝗱𝘆, 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 Through her struggles with chronic health issues and vocal challenges, Marina realized that the body often signals unresolved psychological pain. Her path to healing involved psychotherapy and a return to singing, which helped her reconnect with her emotions and intuition. This experience taught that our voices are not just tools for communication—they are deeply tied to our emotional and physical wellbeing. 𝟯. 𝗩𝘂𝗹𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗹𝗳-𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 Marina highlights that people’s discomfort with their own voice often stems from deeper issues of shame or childhood criticism. She explains that our uniqueness is best expressed when we are authentic, and learning to love our own voice is an act of self-acceptance. True connection with others comes not from projecting perfection, but from showing up with vulnerability and honesty. 𝟰. 𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 Both Marina and Kathryn discuss how major life events can clarify who truly supports us and prompt us to "thin the herd" of unhealthy relationships. As we grow and change, it’s natural to outgrow certain connections. Letting go of draining relationships is a form of self-care, allowing space for growth and new, more authentic bonds. 𝟱. 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗺 Marina offers practical advice for anyone who fears public speaking or dislikes their voice: begin with your breath. Deep, diaphragmatic breathing can calm the nervous system and relax the body, creating a more genuine and powerful vocal presence. With time, understanding, and the right techniques, anyone can learn to use their voice confidently and authentically. This episode is a reminder that no matter how hard life hits, it’s always possible to rebuild. As Kathryn and Marina discuss, gut punches can leave us feeling rejected or broken, but they can also spark transformative self-discovery and resilience. By embracing vulnerability and reconnecting with our true selves, we can find new ways to express our value, build stronger connections, and move forward with renewed strength. 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗯𝗶𝗻𝘀: If you’re interested in exploring your own voice, building confidence, or learning more about psychosomatic practices, be sure to connect with Marina Robbins. You can find her on LinkedIn or visit her website to reach out directly and learn more about her services. Whether you’re struggling with public speaking, want to rediscover your authentic self, or simply wish to embrace the uniqueness of your voice, Marina Robbins offers guidance, resources, and support to help you on your journey. • LinkedIn:   / aysha-saeed   • Website: https://www.marinarobbins.com/ Produced by 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝗰𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸: https://digitaltransform.tv/