Unmasking human expression and healing spasmodic dysphonia with Donnie Hill

“Pay attention to the emotions behind the curtain.” - Donnie Hill | This NEW long-form chat is a deep, multi-layered update on Donnie’s personal path towards healing depression, anxiety, and a voice disorder called spasmodic dysphonia (all connected to nervous system dysregulation).

Mentions:
► SmartBody SmartMind™ (SBSM) – registration for the next round opens Fall, 2024:
https://smartbodysmartmind.com/
► Scientuitive Practitioner Track (SPT) – applications are now closed for the upcoming cohort, starting Sep 2024, but as SBSM is a prerequisite, we suggest you start there if interested in this:
https://irenelyon.com/scientuitive-pr...

Previous conversations with Donnie:
► Bringing nervous system education to career, coaching, and client work:
https://irenelyon.com/2022/02/13/brin...
► A chat with Donnie Hill and honoring the pain in the black community:
https://irenelyon.com/2020/06/21/a-ch...

Donnie’s links:
► Restoration and recovery (from workplace abuse or neglect) for leaders and professionals:
https://thelifemaximizer.com/
► Donnie’s LinkedIn:
  / thelifemaximizer  
► Donnie’s Instagram:
  / thelifemaximizer  

Video Chapters:
00:00:00 - Catching Up and Reflecting on the Journey
00:02:37 - Applying Nervous System Concepts in Professional and Everyday Life
00:05:13 - The Shift in Voice
00:06:04 - Searching for a Diagnosis and Finding a Solution
00:07:50 - Diagnosis and Treatment Options for Dysphonia
00:12:16 - Fear of Public Speaking and Sympathetic Activation
00:15:39 - The Unmasking Journey
00:17:57 - The Emotions Behind the Curtain
00:21:03 - Unmasking and Acknowledging Emotional Neglect in a Loving Family
00:23:38 - Working Through the Layers of Unmasking
00:26:46 - Expressing Boundaries and Asserting Needs
00:31:04 - The Complexity of Safety and Relationships
00:36:06 - Effective Communication in Difficult Conversations
00:38:30 - Uncoupling Activation from Emotions
00:41:05 - The Emotional Spectrum of Kindness to Viciousness
00:43:15 - Direct Critical Feedback vs. Compassionate Feedback
00:46:30 - The Importance of Clear Feedback in Childhood
00:48:25 - Recognizing and Healing Childhood Trauma
00:49:55 - Embracing Imperfection and Letting Go of Perfectionism
00:53:43 - Finding a Regulated Balance
00:56:48 - Changing Eating Habits
01:00:48 - Restoration and Recovery in the Workplace
01:03:15 - Naming Workplace Neglect and Abuse
01:06:11 - Necessary Conversations and Creating Recovery Roadmaps
01:08:34 - The Dilemma of Corporate Wellness Programs
01:10:36 - The Challenge of Implementing Health Programs in Schools
01:11:48 - The Importance of Genuine Connection and Impact
01:15:32 - Conclusion and Farewell

#nervoussystemregulation #traumahealingjourney #spasmodicdysphonia

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