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The Agentic Voice
by The Agentic Voice Podcast
In this podcast we involve stakeholders such as laryngologists, allied health professionals, vocal coaches, voice users, patients, and scientists in on-going discussion on how trauma-informed voice care can advance health equity for vulnerable populations. We also aim to increase awareness of the effects of trauma on the voice, and the practices that improve vocal agency.The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
Episodes
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Jules Hurn on Career Change & Social Support
In this episode we chatted with Jules Hurn. We discussed how her past experiences as a performer and music educator have impacted her as a speech-language pathology fellow and the value of social support in trauma-informed care and career development. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain...
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Ruchi Kapila on Neurodivergence and Gender
In this episode we discussed neurodiversity and gender affirming voice care with Ruchi Kapila. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for...
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Bill Wesbrooks on Authentic Storytelling for Singers
In this episode we discussed empowering singers through the use of storytelling with Bill Wesbrooks. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for...
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Gwen Merrick on a Trauma-Informed Care Tool-Kit
In this episode we discussed a trauma-informed care tool kit for voice care professionals with Gwen Merrick. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute...
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Becks von Duering on Gender Affirming Voice Care
In this episode we discussed moral injury and burnout in speech-language pathology and gender affirming voice care with Becks von Duering (they/them/theirs). The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and...
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Harolyn Blackwell on Reinventing Yourself as a Performer
In this episode we discussed coping with the stressors of reinventing yourself as a performer with Harolyn Blackwell. We also discussed how soft skills can help sustain a singing career and taking up space as a singer. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The...
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Christine Murphy Estes on Building a Voice Institute
In this episode we discussed building a new voice institute with Christine Estes, some of her latest research with singers, and the importance of trauma-informed principles such as “safety,” “collaboration and mutuality” and “empowerment, voice and choice.” The Agentic Voice Podcast does not...
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Elizabeth Blades on Singing with Your Whole Self
In this episode we discussed comparative voice pedagogy and the Feldenkrais Method with Elizabeth Blades. To find out more about Feldenkrais, check out Betsy’s short courses with the Voice Study Centre entitled, Singing with Your Whole Self: An Introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness through…
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Olithea Anglin on Singer Agency and Self-Advocacy
In this episode we discussed singer agency and self-advocacy with Olithea Anglin. Olithea is a singer, performer and teaching artist. Find out what she has to say about the joy of being a teaching artist, mentorship, finding her authentic voice as an artist and performer, and self-advocacy. The...
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Erin Schmura on Embodying Trauma and Resilience
Are trauma and resilience both embodied? Find out what Erin Schmura of Helou Laboratory and Schmura Studio has to say. Also tune in for a discussion of her capstone project at the University of Pittsburgh and her journey as a professional voice user and voice care practitioner. To request a free...
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Heather Gross on Shared Stories and Lived Experiences
In episode 20, “Heather Gross on Shared Stories and Lived Experiences,” co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz chat with Heather Gross, MS, CCC-SLP, RYT of Live Vocally about how our voices become silenced and the healing process for unlocking a silenced voice. We also discussed the power of…
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Jonathan O. White on Racial Trauma and Resilience
Is racial trauma really real? Find out what actor and speech-language pathologist Dr. Jonathan O. White of Elevated Speech Therapy and Talks With Jon, has to say about his own experiences with discrimination, posttraumatic growth and resilience. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain...
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Brian Gill on Agency Across Styles and Genres
What is the biggest barrier to singing across genres or styles with ease? Find out in episode 17, “Brian Gill on Agency Across Styles and Genres.” In this episode co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz chat with Dr. Brian Gill, DMA, of Gill Mindful Voice Training about training singers to cross...
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Joshua Glasner on Interprofessional Practice
How can we encourage greater collaboration among voice care practitioners? Find out what Joshua Glasner, MM, PhD, has to say. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is...
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Diana Rose Becker on Mindfulness
What exactly is a laryngoresponder? And does mindfulness improve vocal agency? Find out what Diana Rose Becker, M.S., CCC-SLP and colleagues discovered in their research. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general...
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Judith Wodzak on the Problem with Muscle Tension Dysphonia
What exactly is the problem with muscle tension dysphonia? Listen to our chat with Judith Wodzak, M.A., CCC-SLP of Voices Ablaze to find out! The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational...
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Jeremy de Tolly on Community and Connection
In episode thirteen, “Jeremy de Tolly on Community and Connection,” co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz talk with Jeremy de Tolly about singing with joy, the importance of communities and connection, and regulating ourselves before, after and during performance tasks related to communication...
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Megan Durham on Empowerment, Voice and Choice
In episode 12, “Megan Durham on Empowerment, Voice and Choice,” co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz chat with Megan Durham of Respire Vocal Wellness about empowerment, voice and choice as a key principle of trauma-informed voice care. Megan led somatic practices around the concepts of dignity,...
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Ring Out the Old and Ring in the New with PAVA
In episode eleven, Ring Out the Old and Ring in the New with PAVA, co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz discuss beliefs and practices to leave behind in 2022 on our way to implementing trauma-informed voice care. This episode was created with the Pan-American Vocology Association (PAVA). Check...
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Responding through Policies
In episode ten, Responding through Policies, co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz are joined by special guest Sean Moonsammy, a singer and voice-specializing speech language pathologist in New York City. They spoke about intersectionality, representation and responding to trauma through…
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Agency Through Trustworthiness and Transparency
In episode nine, Agency Through Trustworthiness and Transparency, co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz are joined by special guest Jillian Paige of Meisner in Music in New York City. They talked about gaining expressive freedom through acknowledging the truth of what we are feeling in the…
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Take Up Space
In episode eight, Take Up Space, co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz are joined by special guest, Marcia Lesser, a somatic experiencing practitioner. They discuss the psychological and physiological implications of contraction, or not “taking up space.” They explore the role of social...
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Recognizing and Responding to Dissociation
In episode 7, Recognizing and Responding to Dissociation, co-hosts Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne talk with special guest, Dr. Elisa Monti, about how voice care workers can recognize and respond to dissociation within a trauma-informed approach. Dissociation can occur on its own or be a symptom of...
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Dismantling Power Imbalances
In episode 6, Dismantling Power Imbalances, co-hosts Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne discuss manual therapy as an agentic practice with special guest, Walt Fritz, PT. Though manual therapies can be highly effective, it is important for clinicians to explain what they are doing and why before...
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In Pursuit of Obligation or Freedom
In episode five, In Pursuit of Obligation or Freedom, co-hosts Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz are joined by special guest, Jeremy Aye. They discuss the challenges singers encounter when faced with the competing loyalties of vocal expectation and vocal authenticity. “Should Statements” are…
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Petty Clapback
In episode four, Petty Clapback, co-hosts Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne are joined by special guest, Brian Petty, to discuss transitioning from a performance career to a clinical one. They also discuss discrimination and social support as social determinants of health. The peer support found in...
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Agency in Forgiveness
In episode 3, Agency in Forgiveness, Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne talk about forgiveness with special guest, Dr. Kittie Verdolini Abbott. Forgiveness is a shift in motivation away from retaliation and avoidance towards increased goodwill for the perceived wrongdoer. It plays a vital role in...
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¡Viva Las Vagus! Counteracting Stress with the Relaxation Response
In episode two, ¡Viva Las Vagus! Counteracting Stress with the Relaxation Response, Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz talk about how we can cultivate the relaxation response to improve our vagal tone. This is an agentic practice for those dealing with stressors and trauma. Simple ways to improve…
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Build Your Tribe
In episode one, Build Your Tribe, cohosts Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne discuss two agentic practices for people who have experienced trauma. They are to encourage the expression of gratitude and show signals of care through social support. These protective factors buffer the body against the...
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In this podcast we involve stakeholders such as laryngologists, allied health professionals, vocal coaches, voice users, patients, and scientists in on-going discussion on how trauma-informed voice care can advance health equity for vulnerable populations. We also aim to increase awareness of the effects of trauma on the voice, and the practices that improve vocal agency.The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice.
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