My Voice, My Way with Dr Luke Aldridge-Waddon Clinical Psychologist

Send us Fan MailHello and welcome to another episode of  My Voice, My Way—the podcast where we explore the lived experiences, science, and support behind voice disorders. As someone with lived experience of a voice condition, I am passionate about opening up honest conversations about the impact they have on our lives—not just physically, but emotionally, too.“Today’s episode is one I’ve wanted to do for a long time. We’re talking about the psychological side of voice disorders—and how our emotional wellbeing and identity can be deeply affected when our voice changes. My guest is Dr. Luke Aldridge-Waddon, a highly specialised clinical psychologist with extensive experience supporting people with voice conditions.“Dr. Aldridge-Waddon is helping reshape how we understand voice disorders — not as purely physical or emotional, but as complex conditions where voice, mind, and identity interact. His work shows that psychological support isn’t just an add-on; it’s essential care.”Here are the links which Luke mentioned during the episode:The Overcoming Series https://overcoming.co.uk/7/Homenformation on NHS Talking Therapies: https://www.england.nhs.uk/mental-health/adults/nhs-talking-therapies/https://dysphonia.org/ For those interested in principles from Acceptance and Commitment therapy, explore books/workbooks of Dr Russ Harris, Dr Steve Hayes, and colleagues.For those interested in principles from Compassion Focused therapy, explore books/workbooks by Dr Kristin Neff, Dr Chris Irons, and colleagues.