Finding Your Voice: The Freedom to Speak Your Truth

Care to Change continues its conversation on freedom by exploring one of the most empowering forms of liberation: using your voice. In this episode, April welcomes back therapist and clinical director Brittany Gipson to unpack the courage, clarity, and healing that come from speaking your truth.

They dive into what it means to “find your voice,” why we lose it, and how reclaiming it is central to living an authentic, purpose-filled life. Whether you're just beginning a journey of self-discovery or working through the fear of being truly seen, this episode offers gentle wisdom and practical steps for stepping into emotional and spiritual freedom.

💬 Topics Covered

• What it truly means to “find your voice”
• Why so many of us silence ourselves—and how that begins in childhood
• The link between trauma, culture, and losing your voice
• How gender, faith, and societal roles shape expression
• How to rediscover your truth if you’ve lost sight of it
• The role of safe relationships in practicing vulnerability
• When using your voice leads to difficult conversations—or necessary endings
• How faith empowers us to speak up with both compassion and confidence

🛠️ Practical Takeaways

• Begin with awareness: Pay attention to where, when, and with whom you stay silent or express yourself.
• Explore the root causes: Ask, “Why am I not using my voice here?” Childhood messages and past trauma often shape current silence.
• Challenge false beliefs: Replace old narratives ("My voice doesn't matter") with truth rooted in your value and identity.
• Start with safe people: Practice sharing your thoughts with people who are emotionally safe and receptive.
• Stand firm in your worth: Disagreement doesn’t invalidate your experience—truth brings freedom, even when it’s not received well.

📖 Faith Connection

Brittany reminds us that God created us with purpose and uniqueness—our voices are part of that divine design. Referencing passages like Psalm 139 and 2 Timothy 1:7, she emphasizes that speaking truth in love aligns with our identity in Christ, not against it. Using your voice isn’t rebellion—it’s obedience to the One who made you.

📚 Recommended Resources

• Try Softer by Aundi Kolber – for gentle emotional self-discovery
• Anchored by Cindy Lee – for grounding identity in secure attachment
• Free to Be Me by Stasi Eldredge – for women pursuing authenticity through faith

💡 Reflective Questions

• Where in your life are you staying silent—and why?
• Who taught you it was safer to hide?
• What’s one safe space where you could begin practicing truth-telling?
• Are you willing to release relationships that can't hold space for the real you?

📞 Ready to Take the Next Step?

If this conversation stirred something in you and you're longing to rediscover your voice and reclaim your worth, we’re here for you. At Care to Change, our therapists are trained to walk with you through the process of healing, self-discovery, and empowerment.

📲 Visit caretochange.org to connect with someone who can help.

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