Embrace Your Inner Child and Unleash Your Voice: Overcoming Anthropophobia to Sing Fearlessly

I'm back with another Fearless Singer episode about recognising our shadow artist traits and embracing our inner child to create, sing and show up more freely!

Before we dive into this episode, I want to give you the heads-up that I’ll be discussing anthropophobia, relating to my mental health struggles as a young one.

I understand this can be a sensitive topic for some, but please be assured that l navigate this topic carefully and with understanding.

Now, a question for you - have you ever felt like your inner child was being stifled? That playful, curious part of you that loves to sing and create?

In this episode, I share my journey of discovery and honouring my shadow artist to allow my inner child to come out and play, including starting my solo project.

Honestly, my inner child had been sitting on the sidelines for a while, watching "adult Mel" nurture everyone's talents and projects before embarking on her own.

But I realised that I needed to practice what I preached! You can only serve to your fullest potential if you honour and serve your creativity first.

So, "Little Mel" was born!

It's a nod to all the early R&B singers with the prefix "Little" in front of their name (Little Ann, Little Richard), but it's also about embracing my inner child who sings and creates without that suffocating self-consciousness.

I share how I overcame my fears of vulnerability by:

- recognising my sabotaging behaviours

- quietening my inner critic

- allowing my inner child to play without limitations

- and connecting to my service as a musician.

I also got clear on Little Mel's purpose, which I shared in last week’s episode: reminding us of the importance of self-love and spreading positive energy into the world through our stories and music. And to share this journey with you and inspire you to embrace your creativity fearlessly.

I've got some journal prompts for you to explore:

- When did you last sing at the top of your lungs like nobody was watching?

- When did you last create something just for fun without worrying about what others might think?

- Was there a pivotal time in your life when you lost touch with your playful and creative side? If this one feels unsafe, explore it with a professional.

- How can you invite this playful, curious side into your life daily? Remember, you can start super small.

I intend this episode to encourage you to love yourself and your voice and share your stories and ideas with the world. It's all about that adage, "feel fear and do it anyway."

So, be sure to subscribe and stay tuned for more episodes to empower you to overcome your fears and embrace your creativity.

And please let me know what resonates with you in this episode! I love hearing from you!

Until next time, keep singing and showing up fearlessly! The world needs your unique voice and perspective through song!

Love your Fearless Singer, mate,

Mel ❤️‍🔥🎵 Xx