You know that sneaking suspicion that you would be more productive, successful, happy if your body were healthier? How about that? These bodies are pretty amazing. Sometimes infuriating, but amazing. They are designed to persist, to be our transportation and…
How are you? Really. Are you resting well? Nurturing your body well? Do you feel like you are living, rather than surviving? Breathe. Our current reality, regardless of where in the world you are, is affected by the pandemic and…
So we've booked that speech, recital, or interview. Or, we've just finally scheduled that important talk when suddenly our voice isn't working. It can be anything from slight hoarseness to painful throat that doesn't stop even when you aren't using…
I am in Denver, CO for the National Speakers Association Influence conference. Denver is the Mile High City, literally 5280ft above sea level. Most everyone knows that altitude has physiological effects that impact health. They might even know they should…
I'm back! We will return to a weekly post on Fridays and the occasional post during the week. As always, please let me know if you have a question or concerns about your voice. I will feature some questions here…
Let's face it. There are a lot of people with a lot of opinions about what women's voices should sound like. The voice should be confident but not shrill, empowered but not domineering, feminine but not girly, warm but not…
Last month, I read an article announcing the discovery of a new organ, the Interstitium. I have to admit to only a passing curiosity and lots of bemused commentary about double-checking some medical research. Further review has led to more…
As the days start to become noticeably shorter and the nights noticeably cooler we confront the end of our carefree Summer voice use. For me, Fall heralds the beginning of an intense allergy season followed by the months of cold,…
I am currently at the LoVetri Institute's Somatic Voicework Training in Ohio and was inspired by our amazing Laryngology presenters (Dr. Milstein and Dr. Rubin) to talk a little about vocal health. First of all, what do I mean by…