Claiming Your Space, Claiming Your Voice
AUGUST 21ST 2024
EPISODE 56: Claiming Your Space, Claiming Your Voice
Have you ever found yourself in a situation where you felt small, invisible, or unable to fully express yourself? Where the weight of societal expectations or past traumas seemed to silence your voice and diminish your presence?
In this episode Dr Scott is exploring the transformative power of reclaiming our space and amplifying our authentic selves with Eliza VanCort. Eliza is a multifaceted force – an author, facilitator, speaker, podcaster, and survivor. With a background in both performing arts and political science, she has become a renowned communication strategist and trainer, empowering others to stand tall in an often unnerving world. Her bestselling book, "A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard," is a transformative and intersectional tome that inspires women while enlightening men.
Listen in, as Dr Scott and Eliza delve into the art of effective communication, the role of intuition and connection, and the profound impact of body language and vocal control. Eliza shares her personal journey of overcoming a devastating brain injury that compromised her ability to communicate, and how that experience fueled her passion for helping others find their voice.
Together they explore the power of reclaiming suppressed parts of ourselves, the significance of accountability and repair in relationships, and the transformative nature of acting as a means to understand human behavior. Get ready to embark on a journey of self-discovery, embracing the courage to live life unapologetically, reclaim our souls, and expand our understanding of what it truly means to be human.
Topics We Break Down:
Key personality traits that contribute to effective communication.
The role of body language and vocal control in communication.
Barriers to communication and practical strategies to overcome them.
Explore techniques to reclaim your communication power and space.
Why you should never try to be someone else for the sake of others.
Accountability as a pathway to repairing a fractured relationship.
Learn how to prepare your emotions to be intentional in situations.
LISTEN TO THE EPISODE
Show Notes
Episode Links:
A Woman's Guide to Claiming Space
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Special Guest
Eliza VanCort
I am an author, facilitator, speaker, podcaster and survivor. I am a student of both the performing arts and political science, a Cornell University Fellow, a bestselling author, a viral TED speaker, one of the top acting coaches in New York, and as a thought leader have over 250,000 social media followers. I’m also known as an EQ Expert, an expert communication strategist and trainer who helps others stand tall in the unnerving world we live in. My #1 Bestselling book, “A Woman’s Guide To Claiming Space: Stand Tall. Raise Your Voice. Be Heard”, is a transformative, intersectional tome that inspires women while enlightening men. I have appeared on many interview shows, podcasts, and in the media, including on The Drew Barrymore Show and featured in People Magazine. Success Magazine recently included her in their “Women of Influence'' edition. I am an expert in communication and presentation skills that can only be taught by one of the top acting coaches in New York, and someone who had to overcome a devastating brain injury that severely compromised my ability to communicate. My passion is teaching tangible strategies to help people achieve their goals professionally and in every aspect of their lives.
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Your Host
DR. SCOTT LYONS
Dr. Scott Lyons is a licensed holistic psychologist, educator and author of the book Addicted to Drama: Healing Dependency on Crisis and Chaos in Yourself and Others, with Hachette publishing. Scott is also the host of The Gently Used Human Podcast, a delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used.
As a renowned body-based trauma expert, Doctor of Osteopathy (Spain) and Mind-Body Medicine specialist, Scott helps people to break free from cycles of pain, limited beliefs, and trauma. Scott is an innovator in transformative wellness and trauma therapy, teaching over half a million people internationally over the past twenty years how to relieve stress and restore vitality. Scott has worked with many of the country’s top leaders and CEOs as an executive coach and wellness consultant.
Scott is the creator of The Embody Lab—the largest online learning platform for body-based trauma therapies—and developer of Somatic Stress Release™, a holistic process of restoring biological resilience, taught in over 20 countries. Scott is also the founder and progressive designer of Omala, a wellness brand dedicated to creating sustainably sourced tools for transformation.
About the Podcast
THE GENTLY USED HUMAN
Dr. Scott Lyons and his world renowned guests take us into the delightfully depthful and often hilarious exploration of what it is to be human, to have lived life, and come out gently used. From passion to pain, glory to defeat, comedy to drama to tragedy, we’ve all been through it. This show unpacks the psychology and humor needed to keep you thriving on the roller coaster of being human.
