Your voice is more than a sound—it’s a bridge to something greater, a tool for healing, connection, and awakening. When you truly connect to your body and allow it to lead, your voice becomes a beacon of trust, a source of unwavering confidence, and a pathway to your deepest truths. I am delighted to share this deeply inspiring episode of the Born to Be Free podcast with you. I sit under the banyan tree with my sacred sister, Marlia Coeur—an extraordinary musician, soul writer, and priestess. Her journey is a profound reflection of resilience, transformation, and the magic of reconnecting with our true selves. Marlia speaks with such authenticity about the moments that shaped her path. She shares how the non-recognition from her parents and the heartbreak of being denied her dream of studying at Berkeley University became catalysts for her evolution. Through every obstacle, Marlia discovered that the wisdom of her body and the healing power of her voice were her greatest allies. “It has always been here,” she says. “And for me, that’s a beautiful and powerful constant that keeps on traveling with me and gives me the trust and this unwavering confidence that no matter what, when you are really connected to the body, to the voice, they will guide you.” Her story is an invitation to see our voice as more than sound. It is a sacred tool for healing, a bridge to reclaim our power, and a portal to connect with the divine. Marlia’s journey of vocal activation reminds us that the voice is medicine—raw, potent, and transformative. Blending her Cypriot and Greek heritage with influences from Indian ragas, Middle Eastern melodies, and ancient sound practices, Marlia has crafted a path of deep healing and connection. Her voice carries not only the echoes of her ancestors but the universal rhythms of prayer, song, and the sacred. If her story speaks to your soul, I warmly invite you to join us in Bali this March for The Priestess Initiation Training, an 18-day transformative journey from birth to death. Marlia will join us as a facilitator and priestess, sharing her gifts of vocal activation, sacred music, and embodiment practices. Together, we will immerse ourselves in rituals, rites of passage, and the profound healing power of sound. Listen to this episode to experience the depth of Marlia’s journey. If it stirs something within you, take the next step and join us in Bali. Share this message with someone who might need it, and subscribe for more sacred conversations. KEYNOTES: Guest introduction for Marlia Coeur - a sacred sister, musician, artist, soul writer, and priestess from Greece and Cyprus. Both reflect on their shared journey in Bali and their collaboration during the Priestess Initiation Training and Navaratri Festival. Marlia shares her journey from a non-musical family, overcoming personal and cultural obstacles to find her mission: empowering others to use their voice as a healing tool. Her journey of overcoming challenges, patriarchal restrictions, and personal pain to transform generational trauma into music. Despite facing opposition, Marlia persisted in her musical path, reconnecting with her Cypriot and Greek roots and embracing global influences. Vocal activation as healing Music becomes a way to reclaim feminine power and express oneself authentically. The importance of technical training and self-work for unleashing vocal potential and connecting with one’s authentic sound. Learning instruments and music traditions from different cultures, such as Indian classical music, Middle Eastern melodies, and Cypriot folk songs Sacred Sound as a universal language and its connection to ancient temples and spiritual practices. Priestess Initiation Training (March 2025, Bali): a full 18 days of rituals and rites of passage, a lot of songs, a lot of prayers, and a deep reconnection to the Divine Feminine. Olympian Goddess Retreat (June 2025, Greece): Honoring the summer solstice with ancient practices and hymns. Marlia is developing the ReSound Academy for bio-hiking music healing and vocal activation ABOUT Marlia Cœur Marlia Cœur is much more than a musician. She is healing through her music. She is a vocal activator and facilitator of human potential expressed through the voice. She has journeyed around the world with her music, offering live performances, sacred experiences, high-energy vocal workshops & retreats. With a growing presence, she is a powerful voice in the world of ‘Ceremonial/medicine music’ and the rising global community of people who are committed to residing in harmony with the Earth. Through intentional breathing, true embodiment & vocal encouragement, she guides you to fully connect to your heart, freely sing your soul’s song and vibrate your true power with love. You can find her albums and listen to her Sound Healing Journeys on Spotify, Soundcloud, Bandcamp & YouTube as "Marlia project" Follow Marlia on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i_am_marliacoeur/ Website: https://www.marliacoeur.com/ — Follow Sharada Devi's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sharada_devi_school/ Website: https://www.devischool.info/ — In-Depth Priestess Initiation Training in Bali: https://www.devischool.info/priestess-initiation-training — Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/born-to-be-free/id1732123169 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4w1KLIoHKxifsUo7odfFSV Join the Devi Temple a one of a kind journey to the sanctuary of your magnificent being where you discover that all you have ever wanted is already here.https://www.devischool.info/devi-temple Devi School – VIDEO DISCLAIMER The information contained within this video is for informational purposes only. 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