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Why Speaking Up Feels Scary — And How to Begin Anyway

A free guide to healing the fear of being seen and heard

Have you ever felt your throat close just as you were about to speak your truth? Or swallowed your words to avoid judgment, only to feel the ache of being invisible?

This heartfelt PDF, The Visibility Wound: Why Speaking Up Feels Scary (and How to Begin Anyway), is for anyone who's ever felt the tension between wanting to be seen and fearing what might happen if they are.

In this gentle, trauma-informed guide, you'll discover:

  • Why visibility can feel unsafe — even when you're ready to share

  • The difference between being seen and being heard (and why both matter)

  • Body-based signs of the visibility wound

  • Practical steps to reclaim your voice, regulate your system, and begin again

  • A throat-opening practice, journal prompts, and a message of real hope

Whether you're a therapist, a coach, a survivor, or simply a human who's held their truth too tightly for too long — this is a loving place to start.

Meet Lou Lebentz

Global Trauma Thought Leader | International Speaker | Creator of The Voyage®

Lou Lebentz is a world-renowned trauma educator, keynote speaker, and pioneer in the field of embodied recovery. With over 25 years of experience spanning private practice, clinical treatment, and international platforms, Lou has become a leading voice in redefining how we approach trauma, not just in therapy rooms, but in our culture, our systems, and our souls.

She’s the creator of The Voyage®,  a transformational framework that blends neuroscience, parts work, somatic healing, and soul connection into a deeply human, trauma-informed path for healing. Her work has been featured on global stages, including TEDx, professional summits, and corporate trainings, and she’s known for bridging rigour and realness with a voice that speaks to both the practitioner and the person.

Lou brings her own lived experience of trauma and recovery into everything she teaches - infusing professional depth with personal truth. Her message is clear: trauma doesn’t define us, but how we hold it might.