ADHD for Smart Ass Women with Tracy Otsuka

EP. 313: How Singing Regulates Your Nervous System with Dana Lewis

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Jan 1, 2025

Dana Lewis, a communication and vocal coach and founder of Undeniable Voice, empowers neurodivergent women to embrace their authentic voices through singing. She shares her personal ADHD journey, recounting challenges in school and the impact of harsh criticism on her confidence. Lewis emphasizes how singing can regulate the nervous system, boost emotional clarity, and foster resilience. By connecting voice work with self-acceptance, she offers practical insights for managing ADHD symptoms and encourages embracing one's unique identity.

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Dana's Approach

Dana Lewis uses her expertise in vocal pedagogy, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed coaching to help ADHD women.
She empowers them to reconnect with their authentic voices through her program.

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Early School Struggles

Dana Lewis recounts her challenging experiences with a teacher in fifth grade who publicly ridiculed her learning style.
This left a lasting impact on her confidence and contributed to her feeling ashamed.

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High School Advocacy

In high school, rumors about Dana's learning disability spread, questioning her capability as drama club treasurer.
She bravely addressed the rumors in her speech, advocating for herself and ultimately securing the position.

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Your voice is more than what you say—it’s who you are.

Dana Lewis, a communication and vocal coach, is on a mission to amplify the voices of neurodivergent women. As the founder of Undeniable Voice, she brings two decades of expertise in vocal pedagogy, nervous system awareness, and trauma-informed coaching to help ADHD women reconnect with their authentic voices.

Dana shares her personal ADHD story, from masking as a child to rediscovering her quirks as a source of strength in adulthood. These formative experiences inspired Dana’s journey of self-acceptance, where she discovered how singing and voice work can not only regulate the nervous system but also boost confidence and foster emotional clarity.

Dana recounts pivotal moments in her youth that shaped her journey. In grade school, a teacher’s harsh criticism of her learning style left a lasting mark on her confidence. In high school, rumors about her having a learning disability fueled her determination to mask and overcompensate, striving for perfection to prove her capabilities. These challenges ultimately guided Dana toward finding her voice, building resilience, and igniting her passion for helping others do the same. Her later discovery of singing as a tool to reconnect with suppressed emotions solidified her commitment to empowering others to embrace their voices and identities. She now sees voice work not just as a tool for communication but as a pathway to healing and self-expression.

Through her Bold and Brilliant program, born from this desire to help others reclaim their voices, Dana empowers ADHD women to build resilience, express their truths, and embrace their unique identities with pride.

Resources:

Website: https://www.undeniablevoice.com/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/danalewis-undeniablevoice
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/undeniable_voice/

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