• 76 | 3 Steps to Reclaim Your Voice & Artist Identity as a Singer & Songwriter (Vocal Breakthrough Series Pt. 1)
    Oct 14 2025

    In this first episode of the Vocal Breakthrough Series, we explore how to heal your relationship with your voice, rebuild trust, and reclaim your artist identity — your singer within.

    Whether you’ve been away from singing for years, or you’ve been holding yourself back, this episode guides you through practical steps to release old fears, reconnect with your creative spirit, and begin again with confidence.

    I also share a personal story about cleaning out my office closet, finding echoes of my past musical life, and finally taking the first steps to record my own songs again — letting go of what no longer serves and opening space for new expression.

    ✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

    • How to acknowledge and release old stories and limiting beliefs about your voice
    • Steps to rebuild trust in your singing and creative self
    • How to reclaim your artist identity and step into your unique sound
    • A gentle introduction to vocal improvisation, journaling, and creative expression

    This episode also marks the unveiling of my new 1:1 coaching experience: Vocal Breakthrough — Freedom to Find Your Voice, a one-hour private session designed to help you reconnect with your voice, release fear and self-doubt, and walk away with practical steps to continue your vocal growth.

    Learn more and book your session here: Vocal Breakthrough

    <3 Lainey

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    26 mins
  • 75 | A New Season of Finding Your Voice ~ What it Means to Begin Again
    Oct 7 2025

    We’re allowed to be beginners again ~ to find our voice, even when it’s changed.

    In this episode, I’m sharing what it means to step into a new chapter of finding your voice — both in life and in music. I’ll talk about what I’ve been learning as I begin a new season of growth in my own artistry, and how to return to your creative path with curiosity, grace, and courage.

    If you’ve been feeling disconnected from your voice, or afraid to start something new ~ or start again, for the hundredth time ~ this one’s for you.

    Listen in as we begin a new chapter ~ and get ready for the upcoming Vocal Breakthrough Series, starting next week.

    <3 Lainey

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    18 mins
  • 74 | How to Write a Song as a Singer ~ Without Playing an Instrument
    Sep 30 2025

    You don't need to play an instrument to start writing songs ~ your voice is enough.

    In this episode, I’m breaking down a simple, beginner-friendly approach to songwriting for singers ~ no guitar, piano, or music theory required. If you're someone who loves to sing but feels stuck or unsure about how to make music from your own voice and ideas, this is for you.

    You’ll learn:

    • Why you don’t need to play an instrument to begin songwriting
    • Two easy, intuitive ways to start writing songs today
    • A powerful creative prompt to help you find your voice and express what’s been sitting on your heart
    • How to move past the fear, perfectionism, or “I’m not ready” stories that have kept you quiet

    Whether you're a returning artist or someone dreaming of becoming a singer songwriter for the first time, this episode will help you reconnect to your voice, your creativity, and your desire to write songs that feel like home.

    <3 Lainey

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    22 mins
  • 73 | You're Not Behind: Returning to Your Voice After a Break From Singing
    Sep 23 2025

    Have you stepped away from your voice — again? Are you feeling the weight of guilt, shame, or the belief that you’ve “fallen behind?”

    You’re not alone. And you’re not behind.

    This episode is a compassionate reframe for singers starting over — for the second, third, or tenth time. Whether life got in the way, creativity went quiet, or you just needed space — this conversation is here to remind you that pauses don’t erase your artistry.

    We’ll talk about:

    • Why stopping doesn’t mean you’ve failed
    • The myth of being “behind” in creative work
    • How art moves in seasons, not straight lines
    • Why starting over (again) is an act of courage
    • A gentle invitation to reconnect with your voice — right where you are.

    You’re not starting from scratch — you’re starting from experience. And your voice has always been with you, even in the silence.

    Whether you're picking up your voice after months or years away, this episode is here to offer compassion, perspective, and a small spark to guide you back home to your sound.

    <3 Lainey

    P.S. Write me! What questions do you have? What would you like to hear more of on the show? Drop me a line and say hello. Tell me a piece of your singing story (or tell me all about it!) I want to hear about your vocal journey and where this podcast finds you along the way. Send an email with any or all of these things to: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

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    18 mins
  • 72 | Singing as an Act of Freedom: A Call to Courage
    Sep 16 2025

    If your voice isn’t free, you aren’t free.

    In this episode, we'll explore what it really means to sing with truth — especially in a world that punishes honesty and teaches us to stay quiet.

    We’re told that silence keeps us safe. But the truth?

    Holding your voice back doesn’t protect you — it imprisons you.

    Whether you're a longtime singer or someone who's gone quiet for years, this episode is a call to courage. To reclaim your voice. To sing what's true. To choose freedom over fear.

    We’ll talk about: -Why your voice catches when you try to say or sing something real -The emotional + spiritual blocks behind creative silence -Why truth is the medicine — and your voice is the instrument -The illusion of safety in silence — and the cost of staying quiet -Why singing is a daily act of liberation -A gentle vocal prompt + journaling practice to open your voice again You don’t have to be fearless. You just have to be willing. This is your invitation to courageously use your voice to set yourself free. <3 Lainey Next Steps: Become an Insider & Join the Newsletter: reawakenyourvoice.com/insider Visit the Website: reawakenyourvoice.com Email: hello@reawakenyourvoice.com

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    25 mins
  • 71 | Breaking the Silence: Finding Your Voice Beyond Creative Blocks
    Sep 9 2025

    Feeling creatively blocked or disconnected from your voice?

    You're not alone.

    In this episode, we explore how to move through creative blocks with compassion so you can start singing again with confidence and authenticity. You'll learn gentle, practical ways to reconnect with your voice and start expressing yourself freely ~ without judgment.

    Whether you’ve taken a long break from singing or you're struggling with self-doubt, this is your invitation to begin again.

    Your voice isn’t gone — it’s waiting.

    <3 Lainey

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    22 mins
  • 70 | Sick of Saving Your Music for Last? 4 Tips to Prioritize Your Creativity for Singer Songwriters
    Sep 2 2025

    If you’re anything like me, you just feel better when you’re singing.

    When you make music a part of your life and prioritize your creativity, there is a certain energy, a certain spark that permeates all aspects of your life and enhances your overall well-being.

    But it’s just harder than it used to be to set aside time for making music, singing, songwriting, practicing your craft. So what can you do?

    Here are 4 tips that you can implement now to help you make creativity a priority ~ so you can start singing again and finally give your music the time and dedication it deserves.

    Because in getting back to singing ~ you’re getting back to YOU.

    <3 Lainey

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    16 mins
  • 69 | Trying to Match What You Hear? 3 Tips for Singers to Go From Imitation to Individual Expression
    Aug 26 2025

    Have you been trying to match your voice to what you’re hearing when singing along with other voices? Do you find yourself trying to sound like a certain artist when singing along with their music?

    Imitation is a helpful tool, and yet there is a need for balance between trying to match good vocal production and finding your own unique sound. So how do you find your OWN voice? How do you discover your personal artistry and creative expression along the vocal journey?

    In today’s episode, I’ll share with you 3 ways you can explore your voice, experiment with your sound, and play with imitation so you can ultimately discover what makes your voice unique and what makes your individual expression yours alone.

    So if you’re ready to express yourself through your singing voice with your own creative style, then let’s dive in.

    <3 Lainey

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    21 mins