Becoming Sound is a podcast about voice, sound, creativity, human flourishing, and the practices that help us feel more alive.
Hosted by singer and sound healing artist Davin Youngs, each episode explores the inner and outer work of well-being, including voice and singing, mindfulness, meditation, sound healing, creativity, art, authenticity, community, and connection. Through personal reflections, practical tools, and intimate conversations with artists, teachers, and healers, you’ll find new ways to come home to yourself and bring more truth, courage, and vitality into your life.
These are conversations for people who want to create and live freely.
Episodes
Jun 19, 2023
Jun 19, 2023
34 min
We all want more for our voice and want to be able to do thing with it that we currently cannot. But, what if I told you the path to change with your voice was learning to love what is? What if I told you your voice was perfect, right here right now and you didn't need to change a damn thing about it. Would you believe me?
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You can learn more about Davin's coaching work at davinyoungsvoice.com
Jun 1, 2023
Jun 1, 2023
41 min
What was the earliest dream you remember having for your voice? What were the specifics of it? When did you start to believe it wasn't possible? When did you give it up? In this episode, Davin explores why revisiting your earliest dreams for your voice might just unlock the energy you need to free your whole life.
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You can learn more about Davin's coaching work at davinyoungsvoice.com
May 5, 2023
May 5, 2023
41 min
What if you didn't have to worry about singing in tune? What if worrying about singing in tune might be the reason you're singing out of tune? In this episode Davin shares some context around pitch and intonation and shares why pitch issues are always coordination issues... and why the first step in fixing them might be as simple as not worrying about them at all.
Apr 25, 2023
Apr 25, 2023
25 min
One of the requirements of the Free Your Voice, Free Your Life cohort is something called a "Singer's Date" modeled after Julia Cameron's "Artist's Date" from her book The Artist's Way. In this episode, Davin shares what the singer's date is and why taking yourself on one might just awaken within you The Call of the Singer. This call is simply to honor your inner singer and share your voice with others. Davin breaks this all down throughout the episode.
Make sure to subscribe to The Sound of You and follow Davin on Instagram @davinyoungs
Apr 18, 2023
Apr 18, 2023
42 min
Shoutout to friend and listener Leilani, who provided the inspiration for this episode in the form of a question: "How do I know I'm making progress on my voice journey?"
A rich question this is, because with the voice it can be hard to know that you're actually getting better. However, in this episode Davin provides key technical insights on what it means to make progress and offers guide posts than you can return to time and again on your path. In addition, he explains why you might have to give up certain goals in order to actually achieve them.
Make sure to subscribe to The Sound of You and follow Davin on Instagram @davinyoungs
You can also find out more about Davin Youngs and voice coaching at davinyoungsvoice.com
Apr 11, 2023
Apr 11, 2023
13 min
In this mini episode of the Sound of You, as a source of inspiration, Davin shares a voicemail he received from a former client. She shares how she was singing in the car, singing and a sound came out that was 🤯. Davin expands upon her message and offers a reminder that this is possible for you, too, with your voice. So, what are you waiting for?
Make sure to subscribe to The Sound of You and follow Davin on Instagram @davinyoungs
Also, if you're interested in joining Davin's group voice coaching program "Free Your Voice, Free Your Life" starting April 22, visit davinyoungsvoice.com - There are only two spots left!
Apr 2, 2023
Apr 2, 2023
1 hr 15 min
Carolyn Brown aka Ivy Eld is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville, NC. She recently released her very first EP, a triumph after many years of her inner critic and life circumstances getting in the way. In this episode, she shares about her journey as a singer, the origins of her album, and why grief in the midst of losing her brother was the ultimate catalyst to set her inner artist free and complete her album. She also shares about her journey working with Davin as he, in her words "deconstructed" her voice and the experience of releasing the need to protect her most authentic sound.
You can stream her self-titled album Ivy Eld on all streaming services, and find out more at https://ivyeld.com
You can also follow her on Instagram @ivy.eld
Please make sure to like and subscribe to The Sound of You and connect with Davin at davinyoungsvoice.com
You can also follow Davin on Instagram @davinyoungs
Also, if you're interested in learning more about Davin's group voice coaching program, Free Your Voice, Free Your Life which begins April 22, please visit: https://www.davinyoungsvoice.com/free-your-voice-free-your-life-group-voice-coaching
Mar 21, 2023
Mar 21, 2023
38 min
Recently a client sent Davin a clip from a reality television show that showed a singer whose singing voice sounded very different than their speaking voice, inspiring the discussion around "How to find your authentic voice?" In this episode Davin breaks down what we're really talking about when we're talking an "authentic voice" and he shares specifics about what it means to honor the natural function of your voice in your body as a means of connecting with your authentic sound. He also explores how recognizing that our voice is not the most important thing about our expression may be the ultimate fast track to authenticity.
Make sure to subscribe to The Sound of You and follow Davin on Instagram @davinyoungs
Also, if you're interested in joining Davin's group coaching program "Free Your Voice, Free Your Life" launching this spring, visit davinyoungsvoice.com
Mar 6, 2023
Mar 6, 2023
1 hr 22 min
In this episode Davin welcomes his client, friend a colleague, Stephanie Zeller. Stephanie is a transformational coach and has been pursuing voice work as a part of her own journey of growth and transformation. Stephanie has a remarkable story of flipping the script on a life that was pointing her down a limited path. She shares how she took the necessary and courageous step of leaving her career and relationship to realize a more authentic version of herself. In addition, she draws connections around how those experiences connected her with her voice and how they prepared her to show up more freely on her voice journey.
This is a super rich and humorous conversation around the intersection of healing, transformation and the voice.
Make sure to find Stephanie at thetransformationschool.com, her podcast The Magic of Transformation with Stephanie Zeller, and on Instagram @stephaniezellerspeaks
And as always, find Davin at davinyoungsvoice.com and on Instagram @davinyoungs
Feb 28, 2023
Feb 28, 2023
41 min
"How long is this gonna take?" is a totally reasonable question! But, in this episode, Davin breaks down for you what the presence of this question might actually mean on your voice journey and why expanding your understanding around the timeline of your voice might actually be the most efficient path to finding more change in your voice.
Make sure to subscribe to The Sound of You and follow Davin on Instagram @davinyoungs
Also, if you're interested in joining Davin's group coaching program "Free Your Voice, Free Your Life" launching this spring, visit davinyoungsvoice.com