Heal Your Wounded Voice To Speak with Confidence with Dr Doreen Downing #114

Heal Your Wounded Voice To Speak with Confidence with Dr Doreen Downing #114

Author: Sarah Dawkins - Root Cause Healing and Natural Holistic Health Coach March 27, 2025 Duration: 34:09

Do you struggle with the fear of public speaking, especially in professional settings? Dr. Doreen Downing, a seasoned psychologist, understands. She faced crippling anxiety when speaking in meetings with her peers.


In this insightful interview, Dr. Doreen shares her personal journey and the effective strategies she used to overcome fear of speaking. Learn how to find your voice, build confidence and speak up for yourself in any situation. Whether you're battling social anxiety, meeting jitters or simply seeking to improve communication skills, Dr. Downing's experience provides valuable lessons and practical advice.


00:29 Introduction

01:44 Doreen's fear

13:22 Confronting fear

19:05 Dysregulation symptoms and healing

20:57 How to overcome the fear

26:40 Tip to find your voice and speak up


Dr Doreen's Bio

I’m a psychologist and fearless speaking coach. I work with those who struggle to speak up in public, whether professionally or personally. With my signature Find Your Voice training programs I support people to face and transform fear into a magnetic presence so they can express what matters most anytime, anywhere.


Her book is here https://doreendowning.com/book/


Connect with Dr Doreen

https://doreendowning.com

https://findyourvoicechangeyourlife.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/drdoreenh/

https://www.youtube.com/@drdoreendowning

https://www.facebook.com/groups/freeyourvoicespeakup

https://www.instagram.com/drdoreendowning/


Hosted by integrative health practitioner Sarah Dawkins, Mind Body Medicine for Self Healers is for anyone who senses there's more to their wellbeing than standard diagnoses and treatments. This podcast digs into the often-overlooked connections between our emotional histories, nervous system states, and physical health. Rather than offering another set of tips for managing symptoms, conversations here explore how unresolved trauma can manifest as chronic pain, what true nervous system regulation feels like, and practical ways to engage the body's own wisdom for healing. You'll find a focus on somatic practices and the underlying principles of natural recovery, all aimed at moving past simply coping and towards reclaiming a genuine sense of vitality. It’s a space for those ready to look deeper, questioning the root causes of imbalance and discovering a more integrated path to lasting wellness. Each episode builds on the idea that you are not just a patient to be managed, but an active participant in your own healing journey. Tune in for thoughtful, grounded discussions that bridge the gap between mind and body, offering a compassionate and insightful companion for your personal health exploration.
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