
Finding Your Voice: A Journey Through Spiritual Puberty
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01/07/25 • 51 min
In this powerful episode, Lauri dives deep with Nick Palladino-King, a conscious coach and mentor, exploring the vulnerable journey of finding one's authentic voice. Nick shares his experiences of "spiritual puberty," a process of shedding fear and stepping into deeper self-expression. He opens up about his evolution from an eager, opinionated young teacher to a grounded leader who embraces neutrality and non-judgment, allowing audiences to engage deeply with his message. Together, they uncover how self-doubt, protective patterns, and inner critics (or "soul suckers") can obscure our truth—and how we can courageously navigate through them to let our true selves resonate. This conversation is a reminder of the invisible ripples created when we choose authenticity over performance.
TAKEAWAYS
- “Spiritual puberty” is a transformative stage in self-expression, where the soul’s true voice begins to emerge.
- When we’re our true selves, we create invisible ripples: an impact that can resonate far beyond what we’re aware of at the time.
- The “protector” within often holds back our true selves out of fear of judgment; releasing it allows for more raw and impactful expression.
- Embracing authenticity over performance allows for deeper connections, as people connect with your real self rather than a mask.
- Treat your Soul as CEO and allow your inner critics and protective parts to act as helpers, not decision-makers.
About Nick: Nick Palladino (IG: @nickpalladinoking) is the Co-founder and CEO of Tribe- Fitness, Yoga and Coaching, a San Francisco based wellness company founded on the holistic health philosophy he calls “Complete Health and Wellness.” Tribe is a leading wellness company in the Bay Area focused on inspiring leadership and health in individuals and companies.
Connect with Nick: www.nickpalladino.co
Join me for the next Soulful Speaking Immersion and take this soul-stirring transformative approach to speaking into your body and out into the world.
https://voice-matters.com/soulful-speaking/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
Thank you so much for listening!
Take the free quiz and learn which Soul SuckerTM you need to release to free your voice: https://voice-matters.com/soul-sucker-quiz/
Follow me on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-smith-voice-matters/
In this powerful episode, Lauri dives deep with Nick Palladino-King, a conscious coach and mentor, exploring the vulnerable journey of finding one's authentic voice. Nick shares his experiences of "spiritual puberty," a process of shedding fear and stepping into deeper self-expression. He opens up about his evolution from an eager, opinionated young teacher to a grounded leader who embraces neutrality and non-judgment, allowing audiences to engage deeply with his message. Together, they uncover how self-doubt, protective patterns, and inner critics (or "soul suckers") can obscure our truth—and how we can courageously navigate through them to let our true selves resonate. This conversation is a reminder of the invisible ripples created when we choose authenticity over performance.
TAKEAWAYS
- “Spiritual puberty” is a transformative stage in self-expression, where the soul’s true voice begins to emerge.
- When we’re our true selves, we create invisible ripples: an impact that can resonate far beyond what we’re aware of at the time.
- The “protector” within often holds back our true selves out of fear of judgment; releasing it allows for more raw and impactful expression.
- Embracing authenticity over performance allows for deeper connections, as people connect with your real self rather than a mask.
- Treat your Soul as CEO and allow your inner critics and protective parts to act as helpers, not decision-makers.
About Nick: Nick Palladino (IG: @nickpalladinoking) is the Co-founder and CEO of Tribe- Fitness, Yoga and Coaching, a San Francisco based wellness company founded on the holistic health philosophy he calls “Complete Health and Wellness.” Tribe is a leading wellness company in the Bay Area focused on inspiring leadership and health in individuals and companies.
Connect with Nick: www.nickpalladino.co
Join me for the next Soulful Speaking Immersion and take this soul-stirring transformative approach to speaking into your body and out into the world.
https://voice-matters.com/soulful-speaking/
Take the Speaker Alter Ego quiz to find out which protective mask hides your natural radiance so you can learn how to get present, connect deeply, and share your vision when it matters most!
https://voice-matters.com/speaker-alter-ego-quiz/
Thank you so much for listening!
Take the free quiz and learn which Soul SuckerTM you need to release to free your voice: https://voice-matters.com/soul-sucker-quiz/
Follow me on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-smith-voice-matters/
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Join me for the next Soulful Speaking Immersion and take this soul-stirring transformative approach to speaking into your body and out into the world.
https://voice-matters.com/soulful-speaking/
Thank you so much for listening!
Take the free quiz and learn which Soul SuckerTM you need to release to free your voice: https://voice-matters.com/soul-sucker-quiz/
Follow me on:
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/voice_matters_llc/
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauri-smith-voice-matters/
Soulful Speaking - Finding Your Voice: A Journey Through Spiritual Puberty
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Hello Soulful Speaking podcast listeners and welcome back . I'm so excited about my guest today . My guest is Nick Palladino-King . Nick is a conscious coach and mentor with deep knowledge and understanding of physical , energetic , mental and spiritual well-being . Welcome , nick , thank you for being here today , nick .
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