Finding Your Voice: The Key to Self-Care

Yachting International Radio
7 days ago
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Finding Your Voice: Why It Matters for Self-Care

Finding your voice is more than speaking out loud — it’s about honoring your truth, setting boundaries, and protecting your wellbeing. When we silence ourselves, whether through conditioning or fear, the consequences ripple through every part of our lives.

Many of us were raised with phrases like “Don’t speak so loud” or “Stay quiet.” While these words may have seemed harmless, they conditioned us to suppress our voice. As adults, this suppression shows up as poor boundaries, toxic relationships, and even physical illness.

“Finding your voice is not just about communication — it is the foundation of self-care.”

The Link Between Health and Finding Your Voice

Within yoga philosophy, the throat chakra is the energetic center of self-expression. When blocked, it manifests as the inability to advocate for ourselves or communicate boundaries. Physically, this is tied to the thyroid gland — a key organ for immunity, hormones, and overall health.

Geraldine has met countless women who’ve faced thyroid issues, often connected to years of silence and self-sacrifice. After COVID-19, she noticed an even greater rise in thyroid removals.

“Sacrificing your voice often means sacrificing your health.”

Finding your voice is not just a spiritual concept — it’s a biological necessity.

Geraldine’s Journey of Finding Her Voice in Bali

Geraldine’s own story highlights just how deeply this connection runs. While teaching yoga in Bali, she went through a crisis when her partner’s business collapsed. Out of loyalty, she stood by him — even at the cost of her own wellbeing.

The result was striking: she literally lost her voice. Teaching became impossible, and her silence reflected the boundaries she wasn’t setting in her personal life.

“I lost my voice because I wasn’t ready to speak up. The divine simply took it away until I was ready to fight for my own life.”

Through that experience, Geraldine learned that finding her voice was the only way forward — not only for her career, but for her health and happiness.

Why Finding Your Voice Is a Generational Challenge

For many women, especially of Geraldine’s generation, silence was expected. They were raised to stand behind the man, to support, to endure. But this sacrifice often came at the cost of their own lives, voices, and health.

Finding your voice means breaking this cycle. It’s not about shouting or dominating — it’s about expressing truth with kindness, compassion, and respect. By doing so, women can create healthier relationships, stronger careers, and more balanced lives.

Practical Tools for Finding Your Voice

Reclaiming your voice takes courage, but it can be nurtured through daily practice. Geraldine highlights several tools:

Voice and Tonality Training — learning to communicate clearly and with presence
Nervous System Regulation — calming techniques to support confidence in expression
Boundary Practice — using respectful language to protect personal and professional space
Chakra and Breathwork — connecting with the throat chakra through meditation and sound
Self-Compassion — speaking kindly to yourself, as you would to others

Finding your voice is a lifelong journey, but it begins with small, intentional steps.

Looking Ahead

In her next episode, Geraldine speaks with Alicia, a Monaco-based communication coach, about mastering public speaking and leadership communication — both on land and at sea. Together, they’ll explore how voice and confidence transform not only personal wellbeing but also professional success.

Until then, Geraldine’s reminder is simple:

“Finding your voice is finding your freedom. Without it, you sacrifice yourself. With it, you transform your life.”

About Geraldine Hardy

Geraldine Hardy is a global wellness advocate, yoga teacher, and self-care coach who has lived and taught across multiple countries. Her work focuses on transformation, resilience, and empowering women to reclaim their health and voice.

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