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| #176. Bringing Back the Human Element in Leadership with Dr Jennifer Nash | 11 Aug 2024 | 01:08:24 | |
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Jennifer Nash, a leadership expert and consultant who has guided Fortune 50 organizations such as Google, Ford, Exxon Mobil, JP Morgan, IBM, Boeing, and Verizon to exceptional success. As the founder and CEO of Jennifer Nash Coaching & Consulting, Dr. Nash has dedicated her career to helping leaders connect people and performance, driving remarkable results. In This Episode Find Jennifer Online Ready to reach a global audience with your product or service? We offer multiple opportunities for advertisement sponsorship on A Voice and Beyond. Email info@drmarisaleenaismith.com or visit the sponsor page to learn more. For more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/176. | |||
| #175. From Infamy to Empowerment with Andrea Arlington | 04 Aug 2024 | 01:04:17 | |
In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, we welcome the remarkable Andrea Arlington as our guest. Andrea is a trauma-informed Certified ICF Professional Life Coach, interventionist, minister, former television personality, model, and the author of "Revelations of a Bad Mom." In This Episode Find Andrea Online Ready to reach a global audience with your product or service? We offer multiple opportunities for advertisement sponsorship on A Voice and Beyond. Email info@drmarisaleenaismith.com or visit the sponsor page to learn more. For more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/175. | |||
| #166. The Traditions and Limitations of the Master Apprentice Model with Dr Travis Sherwood | 02 Jun 2024 | 01:16:07 | |
This week on Voice and Beyond, we revisit an enlightening episode with my dear friend and colleague Dr. Travis Sherwood. Travis, who was recently honoured for his article “Powerful Dynamics: Exploring the Evolution of the Master-Apprentice Tradition,” has been recognized with an honorable mention in the 2023 Richard Sjoerdsma Award for Excellence in Writing. Travis holds advanced degrees from the University of Southern California and just recently was tenured and promoted to Associate Professor of Voice at San Diego State University's School of Music and Dance. His active performance career includes recent engagements with the Amarillo Opera, Opera a la Carte, La Jolla Symphony, and various international festivals. In addition to his performance career, Travis frequently leads masterclasses and lectures on artistic literacy, student-centered pedagogy, voice pedagogy, and vocal literature. He recently presented “A Compassionate Shift to a More Student-Centered Pedagogy” at the Cal-Western NATS Conference. In this episode, Travis delves into his research on the master-apprentice model's traditions and limitations. He explains how this model enforces a hierarchy in the teacher-student relationship, often leading students to prioritize their teacher’s insights over their own, hindering their expressive and autonomous voice exploration. Travis advocates for evolving teaching practices to create safer, more supportive learning environments. Join Dr. Travis Sherwood and I for a thought-provoking discussion that challenges traditional teaching methods and encourages reflection on fostering creativity and independence in voice education. Find Dr. Travis Online Ready to reach a global audience with your product or service? We offer multiple opportunities for advertisement sponsorship on A Voice and Beyond. Email info@drmarisaleenaismith.com or visit the sponsor page to learn more. For more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/166. Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Follow me on Instagram. | |||
| #76. My Life, My Music Career and My Legacy with Alfred Jackson | 14 Aug 2022 | 01:00:18 | |
This week’s guest is Alfred Jackson. Find Alfred Online | |||
| #75. The Benefits of Manual Therapies for the Vocal Athlete with Walt Fritz | 07 Aug 2022 | 01:07:54 | |
This week’s guest is Walt Fritz. As a voice teaching community, it is vital to keep an open mind to the various kinds of modalities that can be of assistance for a singer who may need help. This week’s guest is Walt Fritz, a licensed physical therapist who has taught Myofascial Release continuing education since 1995 and set up his training program, Foundations in Myofascial Release Seminars™. In 2020, Walt rebranded his work and launched Manual Therapies Seminars, a new training program that he continues to teach all types of therapists including massage therapists, speech-language pathologists, voice professionals, physical therapists, and occupational therapists internationally. Walt also runs a closed physical therapy practice in New York where he treats select patients, including singers. He believes that singers are vocal athletes, and he realised the benefits of applying manual therapies to singers, a modality that was and still is typically thought to be applicable exclusively for traditional sports athletes. Walt describes his approach as creating a therapeutic relationship with his patients, where he asks them to collaborate in a constant back and forth, seeking to elevate and empower them to be a true partner in the process of evaluation and decision making. This is a truly informative interview with Walt as he also shares how issues regarding postural alignment can be overplayed, the importance of meeting and accepting patients where they are at, how we must allow a person to be heard, and listen to them without judgement and as practitioners, it’s not about the approaches we use, it’s about offering compassion and empathy. There is so much more. You are going to love listening to this episode with Walt Fritz. Instagram: @waltfritzpt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/walt.fritz/ Website: www.WaltFritz.com In this episode | |||
| #74. 5 Steps to Finding Happiness | 31 Jul 2022 | 00:25:04 | |
Is your life needing an injection of happiness and positivity? Maybe it’s time to give your attitude to life a spring clean? Perhaps your thoughts and behaviours need a massive sprucing up. You may be someone who blames life, blames others, your job, the pandemic, anything and everything, but have you ever considered that it could be you that’s the problem? Your lack of happiness could be a result of some negative behaviours and your current circumstance is a manifestation of these. You may not realise that your happiness and success in all parts of your life is your personal responsibility. It’s time to become accountable and stop blaming external situations or other people for your shortcomings or your lack of joy. Not everything in life is in our control, but our actions are and positive action is necessary for a joyful and remarkable life. Today, I am going to share with you five unwanted behaviours that I believe have the potential to stifle your happiness and once these are banished from your life, you will be far better off. My hope is that by the end of this episode, you will be able to catch yourself next time you are about to fall into the trap of one of these five behaviours so you can start to experience the happiness and desire and truly deserve. For more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/74 | |||
| #73. Making Voice Pedagogy Accessible For All with Dr Shannon Coates Part II | 24 Jul 2022 | 00:55:31 | |
This week's guest is Shannon Coates. Online Course: https://drshannoncoates.com/the-vocal-instrument-101-online-course/ | |||
| #72. Making Voice Pedagogy Accessible For All with Dr Shannon Coates Part I | 17 Jul 2022 | 00:50:01 | |
This week’s guest is Shannon Coates. This is part I of my interview with Dr Shannon Coates, who is an acclaimed voice teacher, international presenter and creator of The Vocal Instrument 101 Online Course. This is a candid interview with Shannon as she begins by sharing her earliest memories of how she discovered the joy of singing as part of a musical family and the journey that led her to a highly successful teaching career. Shannon tells us that she began her teaching career, as an independent studio voice teacher where she worked with a broad range of students. Shannon explains that her own professional and teaching experiences, inspired her to create training programs and resources for teachers outside of academia to equip them with the skills and knowledge that are most useful for them. Shannon had discovered that all the classical tuition received did not give her the tools she needed for contemporary singing. The other realisation for Shannon was that the majority of voice pedagogy classes were being taught by classical voice teachers who had never owned or operated an independent voice studio themselves. Furthermore, she believed that independent studio teachers, were unable to access the training they required without sacrificing time away from the studios, and losing income. In this episode Shannon also shares with us the qualities that she believes that a good teacher should possess, the core components of her training programs and how these are relevant and beneficial to the teaching voice community. Remember this is part 1 of a 2 part interview with Dr Shannon Coates and part 2 will be released next week. Online Course: https://drshannoncoates.com/the-vocal-instrument-101-online-course/ 04:00 – Getting to know Dr. Shannon Coates | |||
| #71. 3 Steps to Elevate your Morning and Transform your Day | 10 Jul 2022 | 00:23:45 | |
How often do you start your day feeling tired, and you find that you’re stressed out, burnt out and maxed out even before your work day has commenced? We all want to feel more alive, full of joy and energized, but some of us don’t know how to make this happen. If you’re lacking the mental focus and the energy you need to deliver the best of yourself, you can begin by customising and carving out a morning routine that will help you set the tone for your whole day. In today’s show, I am going to share some ideas on how you can win back your life, upgrade your happiness, and be more present, more productive and have the energy you need, just by making some changes to your mornings. Don’t waste the opportunity to live your best life. It’s time now to realign with your passion and purpose. Make that choice, to create change and I promise you that by setting up a three step morning routine that works for you, it is possible to live the life you dare to dream of. In this episode | |||
| #70. Listen to What Your Body is Trying to Tell You with Serena Sterling | 03 Jul 2022 | 00:57:51 | |
This week’s guest is Serena Sterling. When someone feels as though they are being silenced, this can have tremendous physical, and psychological consequences for that person as they feel ignored or not heard. This week’s guest is Serena Sterling, who is a certified Life Coach and author of the book ‘Pain: A Love Story'. In this episode, Serena shares her story regarding the chronic physical and emotional pain that she endured as a result of feeling ignored at various times in her life. Serena tells us that in her childhood, she began to complain about “imaginary” pain to gain attention from her family, and after months of pretence, this eventually manifested into Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, a condition she still has today. While working as an international journalist, Serena was based in New York's financial district during the September 11 attacks. As a result of the trauma she experienced during those attacks, she was later diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and was told by her doctor that there was no cure. Serena’s life began to spiral as she started snorting cocaine in her kitchen to help her cope and hold down her job. Not wanting to accept this as a lifetime fate, she discovered mind-body healing techniques that transformed her mental, emotional, and physical health. Witnessing what seemed like a miraculous transformation, Serena decided she needed to share this with the world. She later received a master’s and a doctorate in clinical psychology in order to bridge the gap between science and emotional health. Serena is committed to helping others with physical and emotional pain feel better fast with various modalities that have been proven to cure chronic pain. This is a candid interview with Serena as she not only shares some of the darkest moments in her life but also offers advice to those who feel as though they are being silenced as well as how we can all listen better. In this episode Instagram: @drserenasterling For more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/70 | |||
| #69. The Five Stage of Grief and Loss with Donna Cameron | 26 Jun 2022 | 01:05:28 | |
This week’s guest is Donna Cameron. As a result of Covid 19, it’s undeniable that over the past couple of years, almost all of us have been impacted in some way by the pandemic and have experienced a form of grief or loss. This week, we welcome back to the show, Donna Cameron who is a qualified psychologist with over 20 years of experience in private practice and in this episode Donna discusses both these very topics. Donna shares with us how loss has been felt globally and some continue to grieve the loss of their jobs, their businesses or their incomes, while others, including children, have been affected by the loss of social connection with their friends, and family during those times of isolation. Sadly and so tragically many have experienced the loss of a loved one. Irrespective of the loss, everyone’s journey and experiences throughout this time have been different, and for many, they are unsure of how to overcome grief and adversity. Donna helps us understand what grief is, as well as how it impacts us physically and emotionally and she also breaks down the five stages of the grieving process. Donna offers advice on coping mechanisms that will allow us to process grief in a more positive manner and shares with us what to say to someone who is in the midst of the grief, without minimising their emotions. This is such an extremely timely episode as we return to day-to-day life in our new normal. There are there so many brilliant pieces of advice offered by Donna. So whether you or someone you know is grieving or dealing with loss, this is a not to be missed interview with Donna Cameron. In this episode | |||
| #68. How to Break a Habit in 66 Days | 19 Jun 2022 | 00:20:54 | |
Do you have some kind of limiting behaviour or habit that is holding you back and it’s preventing you from moving forward in your life? There’s no denying that we all are, indeed, creatures of habit. Our minds and bodies are dependent on stimulants, actions and patterns that come to define who we are. Usually, these habits are sneaky behaviours that develop subconsciously and quietly creep up on us. So whether it’s trying to quit smoking, cutting out junk food, or having that glass of wine, habits can be hard to control, but even harder to break. Every action comes from an original thought pattern. Therefore, if you really want to break old habits, create new ones, and have a total lifestyle transformation, you will need to change more than just your habits. It will require a shift in mindset and in this episode, we’re going to share how you can work towards creating that shift in 66 days. It’s been scientifically proven that we need to make a commitment for 66 days toward habit installation and in today’s show, we discuss ways to remove that habit and create a new default behaviour. These ideas may seem very simple, but are truly very powerful, and can apply to most kinds of habits. As humans, we have the ability to adapt and take a habit out of our lives, and it’s time to learn how you can rewire your brain, install a new habit and it get into a CAN DO attitude in 66 days. In this episode | |||
| #67. Facing the Music: My Triumphs and Tribulations with Jeannette LoVetri Part II | 12 Jun 2022 | 00:54:56 | |
This week’s guest is Jeannette LoVetri. In today’s episode, I am delighted to share part two of my conversation with our guest, Jeannette LoVetri who is one of the most recognized and highly acclaimed voice teachers from around the world. We learn more about Jeanie and the journey she embarked on as a voice teacher, the sacrifices she had to endure to create change and the reaction she received from the greater voice community when she coined the term Contemporary Commercial Music in 2000. Jeanie tells us that until that time, all music outside of classical music was deemed low art and she explains that she had to be intentional and very strategic to gain the respect of her classical colleagues. During our chat, Jeanie further describes Somatic Voicework™, her trademarked method, which she developed to be applicable in a very practical way, and was the result of her 40 years of studying the voice as well as her own professional experiences. She tells is that it was her vision to create a training program that was inclusive and welcoming and where the learning was conducted in a kind and sharing environment. Jeanie shares so many pearls of wisdom, such as, what qualities she believes are essential for a good singing teacher to possess, the influence of voice science in singing voice pedagogy, her personal self-care regime, her legacy and so much more. Jeanie was so generous with her time and you are going to love getting up close and personal with Jeannette LoVetri.
Link to the free webinars: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-mqqT4rGtH5shlPPzKlFluKmcdfzATZ | |||
| #165. Calm the Chaos: Conquering Busy Brain Syndrome with Dr Romie Mushtaq | 26 May 2024 | 01:00:29 | |
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we introduce you to Dr. Romie Mushtaq, a distinguished neurologist and creator of the brainSHIFT Protocol. She is a leading authority in stress management and leadership wellness, and her recently released book, *The Busy Brain Cure: The Eight-Week Plan to Find Focus, Tame Anxiety, and Sleep Again*, is already making waves. Dr. Romie is also a highly sought-after speaker, and her work has been featured in outlets such as Forbes, NBC, and TEDx. In this episode, Dr. Romie tackles the pressing issue of "Busy Brain" syndrome and the dangerous glorification of stress and burnout, which have far-reaching consequences for all of us. This crisis affects productivity, performance, and mental well-being, and it robs us of countless hours of vital sleep. With the world still grappling with the aftermath of a pandemic, stress levels are at an all-time high. "Busy Brain" syndrome is a crisis with far-reaching effects, and Dr. Romie shares some solutions from her ground-breaking book, The Busy BrainCure. During the episode, I share that I completed the Busy Brain protocol, and not surprisingly, the results came back saying that I had brain strain. Thankfully, Dr. Romie talked me through some of the options available to help me. I love that Dr. Romie’s expertise is not just academic; it's practical, actionable, and urgently needed in today's high-stress work environments. Whatever you do, be sure to go and listen to this insightful and very important conversation with Dr. Romie Mushtaq. Find Dr. Romie Online Ready to reach a global audience with your product or service? We offer multiple opportunities for advertisement sponsorship on A Voice and Beyond. Email info@drmarisaleenaismith.com or visit the sponsor page to learn more. For more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/165. Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Follow me on Instagram. | |||
| #66. Facing the Music: My Triumphs and Tribulations with Jeannette LoVetri Part I | 05 Jun 2022 | 00:57:42 | |
This week’s guest is Jeannette LoVetri. Jeannette LoVetri is one of the most recognized and highly acclaimed voice teachers around the world. This is part one of a two-part interview round with Jeanie. In this episode, we have the honour of learning more about Jeanie and the journey which led her to a remarkable performance and teaching career, but most importantly, what inspired her to create the term Contemporary Commercial Music in 2000. CCM as we know it is now widely used in academia, science and research. Jeanie talks about those who inspired and influenced her learning of all things connected with the singing voice, and how she constructed her pedagogical approaches, which ultimately led her to develop, Somatic Voicework™, Jeanie’s trademarked method which she created in 2002, and is now taught at Baldwin Wallace University every summer. link to the summer Institute: https://bwcommunityarts.bw.edu/teacher-education/lovetri-institute/ Link to the free webinars: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rf-mqqT4rGtH5shlPPzKlFluKmcdfzATZ | |||
| #65. Learn to Say No to Being a People Pleaser | 29 May 2022 | 00:22:30 | |
How many of us are always saying yes, even when we really want to say no? Are you constantly finding yourself in situations where you feel as though you're going against your values, and your own priorities simply to please others? If you are someone who puts aside the very things that you need in your life, for the sake of others, help is on its way. In this episode, we delve into why you have the irrepressible urge to be a people pleaser and how this can be detrimental to your life, your goals, your values as well as your energy levels. If you want more out of life and you are looking to achieve greater things, you must learn to say no now and get comfortable with the discomfort of saying no. Today’s episode discusses ways in which you can make yourself the priority in your life and start focusing on your own needs and desires by setting boundaries, and how you can learn to say no when a boundary violation occurs. We explain the importance of examining your motivations and intentions for saying yes, e.g. it may be that you do things only because you fear rejection or seek approval from others. Remember that putting your own needs first, doesn’t mean that you can no longer be a kind and thoughtful person. You must continue to be kind, but most importantly you must be kind to yourself first. It’s time to learn to say no and stop putting the needs of others before your own future happiness. In this episode | |||
| #64. How to Achieve a Healthy Relationship with Food with Kimberley Bell | 22 May 2022 | 00:59:44 | |
This week's guest is Kimberley Bell.
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| #63. My Secrets for Success and Sustainability in the Voice Industry with Associate Professor Irene Bartlett | 15 May 2022 | 01:18:35 | |
This week's guest is Associate Professor Irene Bartlett!
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| #62. The Time to Stop Living in the Past is Now | 08 May 2022 | 00:24:14 | |
Are you living in the past or do you dwell on events that belong in your past? If this is you, ask yourself how can you live a happy life in the present, when you can’t let go of what’s already happened? Instead of focusing on the here and now, you find that you’re caught up ruminating, stuck in a web of reflection and brooding on your past mistakes. The more you engage in this behaviour, the more disempowering your future will become. In this episode, I share the good news, that your past is merely a part of your learning journey that forms a previous chapter in your life. I explain that your past is not you, and what happened was simply a situation or an event. It is something that is done and dusted, and it’s time now to make peace with your past. I discuss how you can realign your life and take back control of your past by creating healthy habits that guide you towards living your very best life every single day in the here and the now. So the next time a negative thought crosses your mind, you have the tools to steer your mind away from it, stop berating yourself, step out of a victim mentality and learn the process of forgiveness. You are worth the effort! Always have been and always will be! 01:16 – Stop Living in the Past 03:32 – Courage to Forgive 05:13 – Free yourself from the past and move on 06:26 – The effects of negative thinking 09:44 – Allowing negative self-talk to happen 10:36 – Living Life in a Positive and Authentic Way 12:22 – The Victim Mentality 14:05 – Coping with victim mentality mindset 16:01 – Being a Survivor 17:15 – The Power of True Forgiveness 18:28 – Don’t wait for an apology 20:40 – Best gift you give to yourself is forgiveness 21:05 – Taking control of your past 22:00 – Learning from experiences and move on
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| #61. When Pop Meets Brain Science with Meredith Colby | 01 May 2022 | 01:18:18 | |
This week's guest is Meredith Colby.
04:11 – Meredith's earliest singing memories
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| #60. The Detection and Treatment of Voice Disorders with Lori Sonnenberg | 24 Apr 2022 | 01:12:04 | |
This week’s guest is Lori Sonnenberg. Lori Sonnenberg is a Chicago based Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Voice Specialist, and Singing Voice Specialist whose clients include professional performers, educators and speakers. In her voice clinic, Lori works exclusively with voice and breathing disorders and specialises in muscle tension dysphonia related disorders, recovery from voice injuries, professional voice care and support, post-operative voice recovery, and problematic technical voice issues for singers. In this episode, Lori explains what is involved in the initial consultation with a patient, including the diagnostic process and gives us an insight into the treatments she uses to assist her patients to recover from voice disorders and pathologies. Prevention is better than cure and Lori explains how we as voice teachers can detect when there is a potential problem occurring within our own instrument as well as that of our students and when to proactively seek the help of a voice specialist before it’s too late. Lori also discusses the impact of COVID on the singing voice, misconceptions concerning the incidence of vocal pathologies across genres, how we as a voice community can listen better and the importance of supporting and not shaming singers through voice problems. This interview with Lori Sonnenberg is a must-listen. 04:38 – Lori’s early singing days
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| #59. How To Action Without Distraction | 17 Apr 2022 | 00:12:06 | |
How often do you begin an important task and then you suddenly find yourself standing in front of the coffee machine just five minutes later. Ask yourself, do you feel as though you are going nowhere fast. Instead of moving forward, it feels like you're stagnating and could be doing so much more with your life is the amount of time you're spending distracted amongst all the chaos and the drama far greater than the time you're being productive. In today's episode, we are going to figure out why you may be distracted and I will share some simple ideas that you can use to manage your day. In this episode 1:10 - Do you get distracted often? 2:15 - Take time out to release and reset 4:37 - Check in on your progress to stay focused 6:40 - Cultivate a disciplined mindset 9:38 - Take charge and develop purposeful habits | |||
| #58. Stop Worrying About The Future | 10 Apr 2022 | 00:11:34 | |
Do you experience feelings such as self doubt, fear, anger, anxiety, guilt, shame, or perhaps even regret? Try not to get caught up worrying about worse case scenarios, as they may never happen. We're all having to come to terms with the fear of what "could" happen next. Now more than ever, on any given day, we all have a moment where we struggle with our fears. If you are always stressing about the future, you will be held to ransom by this overwhelm. You are never going to give yourself the opportunity to experience the joys of the here and the now. You must shift your focus to the present. I promise you that you aren't going to know yourself. 1:10 - Do you often feel overwhelmed? 2:36 - Find time for you 3:45 - Leverage stress to your advantage 4:58 - Don’t fear the future 7:03 - Allow yourself to let go and embrace the unknown
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| #57. Who Said You Can’t Sing with Linor Oren | 03 Apr 2022 | 01:13:29 | |
This week's guest is Linor Oren. In this episode, our guest is Linor Oren, a singing teacher from Amsterdam, who didn’t sing until she was 21 years old, because of the impact of her father’s words and actions as a child as he relentlessly and unknowingly pushed her way from singing. Linor shares with us how she finally discovered the joy of singing, however, once she launched into her performance career, as a professional opera and musical theatre singer, she suffered terribly from performance anxiety as a consequence of these childhood experiences. Linor tells us how these lived experiences ultimately led her into a teaching career, where she has developed a specific training program called Sing Well. The teaching philosophy behind her program was inspired by a need to help other singers overcome all the obstacles she had been confronted with on her journey of discovering her own voice. Linor also has a popular YouTube channel with millions of views from almost 60,000 subscribers and she talks about one video in particular where she conducted a social experiment with approximately 20 willing participants. She surveyed them to find out how many of them had been told they could not sing and the consequences this had on them ever singing again. The results are surprising and to hear what happens, you must listen to this episode with Linor Oren. 09:55 – Her Father’s impact on her singing ability 14:36 – Her biggest obstacle in having performance anxiety 17:55 – How did she overcome her anxiety 24:33 – The Non-Stop Principle 26:01 – Studying voice formally and moving to Amsterdam 27:29 – Breaking up with the love of her life 30:21 – Developing her voice teaching approach 36:20 – Bright Spots Concept 38:12 – Linor’s teaching philosophy 41:10 – Does mental and emotional status impact a student’s voice? 44:03 – The Negative Self Talk 46:32 – Walking up to random people in the park to ask questions about singing 58:46 – Linor reacting to Freddie Mercury and getting 4 Million views 1:02:04 – Linor’s YouTube career 1:04:44 – Linor’s first solo performance 1:07:59 – Linor’s biggest advice to aspiring singers Linor’s Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LinorOrenvoiceteacher Linor’s Blog: https://singwell.eu/voice-tips/ Linor’s Courses: https://singwell.eu/overview-singing-courses/ | |||
| #164. Crush your Cravings: A Mindful Approach to Healthy Weight Loss with Dr Glenn Livingston | 19 May 2024 | 01:12:49 | |
In this week’s episode of A Voice and Beyond, we delve into the challenging issues associated with food cravings, overeating, and bingeing with renowned psychologist Dr. Glenn Livingston. As the CEO of a multi-million-dollar consulting firm serving Fortune 500 clients in the food industry, Dr. Livingston brings a wealth of experience to the table, having sold a staggering $30,000,000 worth of marketing consulting services throughout his career. Ready to reach a global audience with your product or service? We offer multiple opportunities for advertisement sponsorship on A Voice and Beyond. Email info@drmarisaleenaismith.com or visit the sponsor page to learn more. For more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/164. Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Follow me on Instagram. | |||
| #56. Finding Your Voice with Mandie Kramer from The Wander Mom Diaries | 27 Mar 2022 | 00:36:17 | |
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of being interviewed on the podcast, The Wander Mom Diaries, hosted by Mandie Kramer. The theme of the podcast centres around self-care, overcoming adversities, and empowering women and, my story and messaging certainly dives into all three! During my conversation with Mandie, I allowed myself to become vulnerable as I began to share my personal story of how I had to overcome one major challenge in my life, after another, including being a suicide survivor, the challenges of being a single mum whilst having a hectic schedule as professional in the music industry and how I was silenced by my culture and my community. Eventually I discovered I could stand up and use my voice in life, and It is my intention to release this episode as I truly want to inspire other women, that no matter where they are at, no matter what adversities, they are having to deal with, there is a way to live your best, most authentic life each and every day and please know you are beautiful just as you are. You are stronger than what you think. I hope you find something within this episode that will empower you to follow your dreams and embrace the woman that you are. For all The Wander Moms socials visit https://linktr.ee/wandermomdiaries 01:16 - Introducing this episode with Mandie Kramer 03:22 - Mandie's introduction from our episode on The Wander Moms Podcast 12:44 – My early career background 14:32 – Loosing my first husband 18:00 – Struggling with Mental health and developing bulimia 20:06 – Meeting my second husband 22:38 – What helped her act to step up and leave her environment? 24:16 – My advice for other mothers 29:12 – Opportunities for moms looking for a singing career | |||
| #55. Exploring Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with Dr David Juncos | 20 Mar 2022 | 01:09:30 | |
Today’s guest is Dr David Juncos. Dr David Juncos a clinical psychologist, performance coach, a voice workshop lecturer, and co-author of the book ACT for Musicians, which is due for release in the coming months. David shares that he considers himself to be a "third wave" therapist, with additional training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy otherwise known as (ACT). In this episode, he describes ACT as an evidence-based psychotherapy that aims to promote mindfulness and acceptance and he explains how he has been able to successfully treat performance anxiety in musicians, as well as singers, using this treatment approach. David also answers questions around willingness and avoidance and how they relate to dealing with problems such as anxiety, including performance anxiety, drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, as well as depression. David breaks down the signs and symptoms of all of these issues and identifies the possible impairments that filter into the lives, work and relationships of those who are suffering with these problems. This is such a powerful and informative episode and one of the most important pieces of information that resonated with me, is David reinforcing the idea that we, as teachers, should only do what we have been trained to do and that if we ourselves, are in trouble, we must seek help. There is so much to unpack in this episode, so be sure to listen carefully. In this episode 1:17 - Introducing Dr David Juncos 6:33 - David’s inspiration to study psychology 14:01 - David’s motivation to work with singers 23:05 - How to access ACT psychotherapy 28:37 - Where do we draw the line between therapist and teacher 39:29 - What is depression and how does it differ from anxiety? 43:16 - Dealing and treating with addictions 45:04 - Is one addiction harder to treat than another? 46:33 - CAGE screener technique for identifying alcohol addiction 51:38 - Particular drugs more prevalent amongst musicians | |||
| #54. Celebrating All Voices: Building A Thriving and Collaborative Community Part II | 13 Mar 2022 | 01:06:01 | |
We are so excited to announce it is our first birthday. Yes, it is one year since we launched our very first episode of A Voice and Beyond and to celebrate this exciting milestone, we would like to share some brilliant highlights from our interview rounds, where our internationally acclaimed voice teachers and music artists offer their pearls of wisdom from lessons they have learned throughout their own personal and professional experiences in the music industry, in the teaching studio and beyond. Each guest shares with us their empowering words of advice, as they speak candidly about their own journeys of self-discovery, self-care and self-awareness. It is through these lessons, we can all learn and grow, reconnect with our most authentic selves, and discover our voices in song as well as life, so we too can empower others, including our students. It has been a real joy spending time with all my guests and I am truly grateful for their contribution to the show. We hope that you enjoy part two of our two-part birthday celebrations. 0:01 - Introduction to our Birthday Celebration of Voices 1:44 - Donna Cameron from Episode 4 9:53 - Petra Raspel Borzinski from Episode 46 13:48 - Sarah Marshall from Episode 33 19:41 - Emma Ferris from Episode 23 23:53 - Duncan Rock from Episode 29 27:24 - Elina Winnel from Episode 37 31:11 - Chris Johnson from Episode 15 35:05 - Dr Nidhi Krishnan from Episode 30 37:43 - Grace Ng Ee Wern from Episode 40 40:18 - Peter Edwards from Episode 39 44:50 - Julie-Anne Whitfield from Episode 25 50:09 - Jen Haddix from Episode 49 53:51 - Heidi Moss Erickson from Episode 35 59:48 - Evan Dunn from Episode 52 For more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/54 | |||
| #53. Celebrating All Voices: Building a Thriving Collaborative Community Part I | 06 Mar 2022 | 00:54:44 | |
We are so excited to announce it is our first birthday. Yes, it is one year since we launched our very first episode of A Voice and Beyond and to celebrate this exciting milestone, we would like to share some brilliant highlights from our interview rounds, where our internationally acclaimed voice teachers and music artists offer their pearls of wisdom from lessons they have learned throughout their own personal and professional experiences in the music industry, in the teaching studio and beyond. Each guest shares with us their empowering words of advice, as they speak candidly about their own journeys of self-discovery, self-care and self-awareness. It is through these lessons, we can all learn and grow, reconnect with our most authentic selves, and discover our voices in song as well as life, so we too can empower others, including our students. It has been a real joy spending time with all my guests and I am truly grateful for their contribution to the show. We hope that you enjoy part one of our two-part birthday celebrations. In this episode 1:16 - Introduction to our Birthday Celebration of Voices 1:44 - Dr Elizabeth Blades from Episode 2 5:06 - Dr Jenevora Williams from Episode 5 8:50 - Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher from Episode 6 & 7 12:27 - Ashlie Amber from Episode 9 16:02 - Lisa Popeil from Episode 11 20:01 - Brenda Earle Stokes from Episode 50 25:31 - Chris Johnson from Episode 15 28:05 - Dr Elizabeth Benson from Episode 13 32:00 - Dr Wendy LeBorgne from Episode 17 & 18 35:44 - Nancy Bos from Episode 20 & 21 39:18 - Dann Milton from Episode 32 44:16 - Nadine Manion from Episode 24 46:51 - Heidi Moss Erickson from Episode 35 51:15 - Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin from Episode 47 | |||
| #52. Mindfulness: You Can Unlock the Power of your Mind With Evan Dunn | 27 Feb 2022 | 01:10:04 | |
Today’s guest is Evan Dunn. Many of us identify so strongly with the thoughts that are running through our minds that we begin to believe those thoughts and sometimes it can be difficult to sort through all the doubts and uncertainties that you experience in the process. However, our thoughts do not define us and they are not always the truth. Mindfulness is a practice that helps us to dis-identify with those thoughts and manage our emotions so we can live a far more intentional life. 1:16 - Introduction 10:17 - Evan's early performance career 11:58 - What is Take the Stage Coaching? 15:40 - Mindfulness explained 29:45 - Tools that Evan uses to teach mindfulness 31:28 - A mindfulness role-play example 49:28 - Is Meditation a mindfulness tool? 53:45 - Resources available to learn more about mindfulness 1:01:40 - As voice teachers how can we help our students 1:04:51 - Evan's personal mindfulness discoveries
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| #51. How to Transform Your Life with Intention | 20 Feb 2022 | 00:23:12 | |
Over the past two years, life has thrown us a curve ball and it’s been hard to set goals, as results are uncertain, and the future is unpredictable. As we walk through each day, it can be difficult to think about what is going to happen in 100 steps time because we don't know how the ground is going to change. However, in life we won’t feel joy by accident, we won’t achieve successful outcomes by accident, and we won’t show up at our best by accident, we need to design the future we desire by setting intentions. An intention isn’t necessarily a goal or something that we measure, it’s simply a commitment to ourselves. It’s a promise we make to ourselves that aligns with our values. In this episode, we discuss how we can cultivate a healthy and joyful mindset irrespective of what is happening around us by setting intentions for the life we want to live, and the person we want to become in the here and the now. We encourage you to stop relying on the randomness of the world and the randomness of life to bring you what you desire. Now is the time to become very deliberate in your words and in your actions and begin setting daily intentions to cultivate the future of your dreams.
1:11 - Are you living your life to your full potential? 6:23 - What is an intention? 8:52 - Setting intentions every day 14:03 - Segment intending explained | |||
| #50. My Versatile Career & How I Figured it Out with Brenda Earle Stokes | 13 Feb 2022 | 01:09:50 | |
Today’s guest is Brenda Earle Stokes. Brenda Earle Stokes has built an extensive and sustainable professional career as an accomplished pianist and vocalist skilled across classical, jazz, pop, rock, R&B and Music Theatre styles. Her curiosity and voracious appetite for music has led her to become an internationally acclaimed performer, composer, and educator. Since 2018, Brenda has been busy creating a suite of online courses which is now called "The Versatile Musician". In this episode, Brenda takes us on her extensive music industry journey as she reveals that her sustainable career was built on being resourceful, entrepreneurial, and by simply figuring it out. Brenda believes that versatility is key and the more we learn, the more opportunities we will create not only as performers but also as teachers because the more tools we have in our toolbox, the more students we will attract and retain. Brenda reveals how her performance career experiences inform and guide her student-centric teaching approaches. She explains that in order for our students to acquire the necessary skills that are useful and relevant to them, for whatever it is they want to pursue, we must customise our teaching. Brenda also discusses an existing culture of dumbing down singers in music programs within higher educational institutions, the problems associated with gender bias in the music industry, the importance of being strategic and how to create and seize opportunities for employment. This is such a fun and informative show with Brenda Earle Stokes. 7:56 - Brenda’s early love for music 18:53 - Transitioning into the professional world 22:40 - Life performing on board a cruise ship 31:55 - Brenda’s move to New York City 39:41 - Brenda’s transition to teaching piano and voice 46:30 - Are higher education training programs serving the next generation adequately? 52:12 - Training programs that Brenda has created and how they have evolved
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| #49. How to Heal Yourself with Love with Jen Haddix | 06 Feb 2022 | 01:01:48 | |
Today’s guest is Jen Haddix. 4:28 - Jen’s upbringing and early childhood experiences 17:01 - Jen’s turning point and healing journey 19:12 - Discovering Yoga and finding balance through yoga teacher training 29:52 - Jen’s favourite starting point for Yoga beginners 46:36 - Self-love coaching and how Jen uses her experiences to help others 54:06 - Tips for those who don’t have a self-care regime & how they can get started
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| #48. Discipline: Your Path to Freedom in Every Aspect of Life! | 30 Jan 2022 | 00:23:15 | |
Everybody wants freedom!! Whether we want financial freedom, we want more free time, or we want the freedom to follow our dreams, whatever freedom we desire can only be achieved through discipline. Discipline and freedom may seem as though they live on opposite sides of the spectrum, however, discipline equates to freedom in every aspect of life. If you are seeking financial freedom, you must have financial discipline. If you desire more free time, you must be more disciplined with your time management skills. In this episode, we explain that discipline is not something we are born with, it’s a learned behaviour and just like any other skill, it requires daily practise and repetition. It must become a habit. The message we share is, that if you want to transform your life in a positive way, that transformation will not happen by itself. You need to be committed and consistent to make it happen. We discuss what it takes to become more disciplined and offer four key strategies that will lead you to the path of a more fulfilling life of freedom. A lifelong journey of discipline will lead to a lifelong journey of freedom!
01:10 - Everybody wants freedom 05:28 - Eliminate Temptation 09:01 - Have a Morning Routine 13:49 - Set clear goals and a plan to execute them 17:39 - Create a schedule and follow it 19:24 - Your path to freedom | |||
| #47. The Balancing Act between Academia and an Authentic Soulful Performance with Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin | 23 Jan 2022 | 01:16:46 | |
Today’s guest is Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin. Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin is a world-class performer, voice researcher, author and educator who has travelled and taught students from all over the world, as well as lectured nationally and internationally on numerous topics relating to singing voice pedagogy, and vocal style. In this episode, Trineice speaks candidly about the struggles she endured in higher education where she discovered that there was a disconnect between academic singing and the singing that she grew up within her church community.
1:15 - Introducing Dr Trineice Robinson-Martin 8:09 - The early days of Trineice finding her voice 16:07 - Trineice explains her decision to write her PHD on Gospel Pedagogy 26:45 - The importance of singing with authenticity 31:42 - Finding freedom of expression within herself 41:26 - Uncovering tensions surrounding CCM around the world 49:23 - Our collaboration with Elizabeth Benson 53:44 - Trineice introduces her business Soul Ingredients 1:05:59 - Trienices performance career past and present 1:11:32 - As we travel through 2022, what can we do better? | |||
| #163. A Masterclass in Clarity | 12 May 2024 | 00:26:15 | |
Join us for this week’s episode of A Voice and Beyond, where we embark on a journey of personal growth and self-discovery. We delve into the significance of clarity in defining our true identities and aspirations, recognizing the energy and determination needed for self-improvement. According to research, a lack of clarity can hinder progress and limit our potential for growth and fulfilment, and our conversation highlights the importance of regular self-assessment in overcoming challenges around clarity. By consistently asking ourselves challenging questions about who we are and what we aim to achieve, we can find clarity and purpose in our endeavours. Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Follow me on Instagram. | |||
| #46. Establishing Boundaries Between Teacher and Therapist in the Voice Studio with Petra Raspel Borzinski | 16 Jan 2022 | 01:16:47 | |
Today’s guest is Petra Raspel Borzinski. 9:48 - Dealing with performance anxiety 16:08 - Petra’s inspiration for studying psychology 17:59 - How Petra’s psychology background helps her in the teaching studio 30:02 - Our responsibility as singing teachers 39:35 - The difference between trauma and a difficult time 45:55 - Supporting students who need additional assistance with learning 54:06 - Ensuring we are creating safe spaces for all 57:26 - Petra’s courses and webinars in mental health | |||
| #45. Shift Your Money Mindset from Scarcity to Abundance | 09 Jan 2022 | 00:22:01 | |
Money can be a sensitive topic for many, but as we head into the new year, now is the perfect time to check in on your money mindset. Did you know that the desire to have more money and to eliminate debt, both rated in the top ten list of resolutions people aspire for each and every new year? Unfortunately, despite all good intentions, most people fail due to their limiting beliefs around money. If you find yourself constantly worrying about your financial situation, and you don’t know how to make a shift from being broke to an abundant lifestyle, then today’s episode is for you.
3:40 - Do you have a poverty mindset? 5:49 - Do you know what you're spending money on? 9:07 - Are you a scrooge with money? 15:46 - My experience with lack of money and how I turned it around 17:43 - Improving your money mindset | |||
| #44. Meditation: The Practice of Centring Yourself Everyday | 02 Jan 2022 | 00:06:56 | |
No day is perfect and in life, we need to have the mental energy to deliver our best, stay focused, feel vibrant & energised each and every day. If your ability to deal with the struggle and challenge of a bad day is dictating your ability to be your best self, live your best life & reach your goals, you need a centring practice, so that in the moments that matter, you’re able to anchor down & go for it. In this solo episode, I explain how meditation can help us to centre ourselves amidst the turmoil & the stress, and it can help us flip from angst to ease, from chaos to clarity. Meditation is a discipline that we can gift ourselves every single day. Your mind will thank you for it! | |||
| #43. Don’t Make Your New Year’s Resolution Homeless | 26 Dec 2021 | 00:08:29 | |
It is the time of year, many of us start thinking about our New Year’s resolutions. You may be setting goals around things such as relationships, finances, new projects, quitting a bad habit, leaving a current job or starting up a new hobby or sports. The list is endless. But if you are someone who consistently gives up or throws the towel in on their goals, dreams and aspirations, it could be that you don’t protect your goals and treat them the way you would a family member. In this solo round episode, I share with you strategies that will help to ensure you don’t make your goals homeless. You can transform your New Year’s resolutions into your reality. It’s time now to focus on your desires, set the intention, plan your moves & go for it. You can do it! Make 2022 the best year of your life. | |||
| #42. Reprogram Your Thoughts Into Positive Ones | 19 Dec 2021 | 00:06:54 | |
Life is full of unforeseen situations or scenarios that create an unexpected set back & stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. Unfortunately, most of us don’t get to choose how stressful our lives are & at times we don’t have the opportunity to take it off our wish list. COVID-19 is a perfect example of that. As we near 2022, many of us begin reflecting on the year that was and start to visualise our future in the New Year ahead. If you are someone who consistently gives up or throws the towel in on their goals, dreams and aspirations, it could be that you need to reframe the way you interpret life. In this solo episode, I explain how the language we use, not only influences the way we think and feel, but it also manifests into our futures. The more we can work on reprogramming our thoughts, the closer we can come to making 2022 the best year of our lives. It’s mind over matter! | |||
| #41. Overcome Imposter Syndrome and Discover your Self Worth | 12 Dec 2021 | 00:07:39 | |
As we near 2022, many of us begin reflecting on the year that was and start to visualise our future in the new year ahead. If you are someone who consistently gives up or throws the towel in on their goals, dreams and aspirations, it could be that you don’t believe that your authentic self is valuable enough. You may be suffering from imposter syndrome and living your life to the expectations of others. It’s time now to stop doubting yourself and to receive the gift of owning the day as the real you. In this solo round episode, I help you to transform your new year’s resolutions and make them your reality. Make 2022 the best year of your life. You are worth the effort, always have been & always will be. | |||
| #40. The Benefits of Non Traditional Modalities in Voice Training with Grace Ng Ee Wern | 06 Dec 2021 | 00:49:54 | |
Grace Ng Ee Wern is a Clinical Hypnotherapist, a Jin Shin Jyutsu Physio-Philosophy energy healing practitioner and Level 3 certified Somatic Voicework teacher, who has a studio practice based in Singapore. It is there she has developed a unique and distinct approach to voice teaching and learning, drawing upon multi-disciplinary wellness practices to enhance the mental, emotional and physical well-being of her students. In this episode, Grace explains that her methodology actively incorporates a mind-body connection so that the voice is understood in the context of the holistic wellness of the person. Grace firmly believes that you cannot separate the mind, body and emotions from the voice and vocal issues are a result of disharmonies occurring within the student. She tells us that as teachers we need to honour the student wherever they are at in that moment in time and in order to deal with these voice issues we must resolve any underlying problems. Grace explains the major benefits to applying many non-traditional modalities in the voice studio. She describes the benefits of using hypnotherapy in assisting with and alleviating performance anxiety. | |||
| #39. Let Your Lifestyle be Your Medicine with Peter Edwards | 28 Nov 2021 | 01:03:42 | |
Today's guest is Peter Edwards.
01:08 - Episode Introduction 3:48 - An introduction to Peter and his profession 9:26 - Peters impact on my family through his work 11:26 - The science of iridology 13:30 - Electromagnetic sensitivity 22:42 - Increase in stress due to covid 26:54 - Helping patience shift their mindset and improve their health 29:34 - 7 secrets to staying young & healthy, successful & sexy 31:24 - The reason and logic between starting treatments with a detox 43:15 - Why are people so hesitant to help themselves? 51:46 - How do we learn to heal ourselves?
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| #38. How's Your Relationship Mindset with Self, Others and Your Job? | 21 Nov 2021 | 00:28:52 | |
Every human being has the capacity to live an extraordinary life of joy, success, vitality, and achievement. However, so many people make silly excuses or give absurd reasons as to what they can’t have, don’t have, and about what they deserve. The three biggest decisions we make in life are how we think about ourselves, who we give our love to and what we do for money. In this episode, I would like you to do an audit around your mindset in these three key areas and where you need to make changes. This mindset shift can lead to you achieving that remarkable life. If you haven’t impressed yourself lately, then it’s time to challenge yourself with some big mindset shifts. Now is the time to check in with those beliefs that don’t serve you, and give yourself a mindset shakeup. Value yourself and be willing and prepared to do whatever it takes to make the life you dreamed of a reality.
00:58 - Episode Introduction 03:04 - My Mindset mission for myself 06:25 - Mindset around relationships 11:36 - Mindset around other people 17:29 - Mindset around work 25:30 - Episode Conclusion | |||
| #37. Sleep for Restoration and Rejuvenation with Elina Winnel | 14 Nov 2021 | 01:15:15 | |
Today's guest is Elina Winnel. In this episode, we speak with Elina Winnel from the Sleep Expert, who is a world renowned sleep and insomnia coach, and she shares with us some of the major reasons why we may not be getting that all important deep sleep, and that it is possible to train ourselves for better sleep. Elina does some myth busting, as we usually associate lack of sleep with things such as caffeine intake, eating carbs at night, and room temperature and there are many other myths we believe are causing our sleep issues. However, according to Elina, these are not the real causes for our sleep deprivation problem and there are usually underlying issues such as our stress and anxiety levels that are at the root of the problem. Elina believes that everybody has the ability to sleep well and a common sense approach is more effective to dealing with sleep problems. In order to solve these sleep disorders, it is important to tune in and reconnect with ourselves to resolve any underlying issues that are affecting our state of mind and in turn the quality of our sleep. She also shares with us the new and innovative techniques she has developed to help thousands of people across the globe reclaim their sleep and transform their lives. There is so much more information in this interview with Elina that will help you reignite your relationship with sleep. Learn more on The Sleep Expert website: www.thesleepexpert.com In this episode 01:08 - Episode Introduction 04:51 - Meeting Elina & hearing her personal journey with sleep 10:50 - What is the desired amount of sleep? 18:48 - Are their particular industries that struggle more with sleep deprivation? 22:38 - Myth-busting some of those common causes of lack of sleep 36:44 - Problems associated with lack of sleep 46:14 - Can we train ourselves for better sleep? 50:20 - A self-test for checking where you send your breath 55:42 - Some helpful practices to improve sleep | |||
| #162. The Truth about Singing: Mythbusting with Chris Johnson Part 2 | 05 May 2024 | 01:10:37 | |
This week on A Voice and Beyond, we're thrilled to have Chris Johnson return to the show for the second instalment of his informative interview. In this episode, Chris, an esteemed vocal coach with international recognition, delves into dispelling more of the most widespread myths surrounding singing and singing voice training. With a background in vocal manual therapy and myofascial release Chris has extensive experience as both a singing teacher and vocal, bringing a holistic perspective to his training approach, acknowledging the interconnectedness of mind, body, and voice. For more, go to drmarisaleenaismith.com/159. Like this episode? Please leave a review here - even one sentence helps! Follow me on Instagram. | |||
| #36 - My Life as a Touring Rock Singer | 07 Nov 2021 | 01:08:31 | |
Over the past few years, there has been much adverse press about touring singers suffering vocal fold pathologies; for example, in 2018 the pop icon Pink had to cancel a number of concerts in Australia due to illness. She was confronted with sensationalist media criticism and how can we forget all the negative press and public outcry over Adele’s vocal pathologies. I am embarrassed to say that there has also been many negative claims from the singing voice community regarding these vocal injuries, blaming the singers themselves for voice misuse and lack of training and technique. Aside from this school of thought, there are others in our singing voice community who continue to amplify the misconception that singing popular music styles, or what we call CCM, can be detrimental to a singer’s vocal health and longevity. I have sat on the sidelines, but in this episode, I replay an interview I did recently with Dr Jenevora Williams, where I was a guest on the podcast, The Thinking Voice. I was asked to share my own personal and professional experiences as a lead singer in a touring rock band and how these experiences, many of which were forced upon me, ultimately lead to my demise vocally, financially, physically, emotionally and mentally. I speak candidly about how I was treated as a commodity, the bullying and the shaming I experienced, the unrealistic expectations from managements, the gruelling lifestyle on the road, and sexual harassment. This was a raw, emotional and difficult conversation with Jenevora, but I am grateful to have the opportunity to finally share this part of my life that I had locked away and never spoken about. These experiences had a deep impact on me but strangely enough these experiences have shaped who I am today, who I am as a voice educator and they influence my every day teaching approaches especially when working with emerging artists. This has made me far more empathetic with aspiring and professional vocalists, given me a great understanding of the workings and demands of the music industry. My message here is to managements to stop treating artists as commodities, and for the voice community to stop shaming singers who experience vocal pathologies. It’s time to be accountable and leave our biases at the door. 01:08 - Episode Introduction 04:27 - Jenevora from The Thinking Voice introducing Dr Marisa Lee Naismith 07:41 - My story as a child who discovered a love of music 14:19 - Dealing with the loss of my first husband & my father 17:15 - My fresh start and high profile performance career in Queensland 20:28 - The beginning of my touring nightmare 26:15 - A typical day on the road with a touring rock band 32:23 - The early signs of physical, vocal and emotional fatigue 42:19 - The bullying and unrealistic expectations from management 45:52 - Finally parting with the rock band 53:20 - My return to the industry after my touring nightmare 59:36 - A message to my younger self | |||
| #35. When Science Meets Voice: My Serendipitous Life with Heidi Moss Erickson | 31 Oct 2021 | 01:23:33 | |
Today's guest is Heidi Moss Erickson. In 2007, she suffered a rare facial paralysis and was told by doctors and singing teachers that she would never be able to sing again. Heidi shares with us the tremendous impact of this devastating injury, but also too how it inspired her deeper exploration into the science of singing and it was through her own investigation, perseverance, resilience, and adhering to a daily self-care regime that she was able to rehabilitate herself and prove everyone wrong. This life changing occurrence has allowed Heidi, to let down her barriers, become more vulnerable, accepting of herself and to continue on her journey of self - discovery. In this episode, Heidi also discusses the similarities between music and science, the importance of neuroscience and voice training, how we must learn to accept mistakes when they occur in singing, in the same way that we do in a science experiment, the importance of playfulness in the singing lesson, the difference between the mind and the brain, the positives outcome adhering to a self-care regime and there is much more that you will learn from Heidi in this episode. You are going to love Heidi Moss Erickson. 01:08 - Introduction 15:42 - Directing her science background towards singing 17:05 - Heidi Moss’s facial paralysis injury 22:14 - Coping from a physical, mental & emotional perspective 24:14 - Returning to singing again 33:15 - Heidi’s monster for negative self talk 37:32 - Obstacles during rehab and recovery 47:56 - Is there a difference between the mind & the brain 1:09:09 - Heidi’s view on historical pedagogical text 1:16:55 - Final closing questions for Heidi
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| #34. Living with Stress: In Good Times and in Bad | 24 Oct 2021 | 00:40:41 | |
Stress is a word we throw around rather loosely in our everyday lives. We use it to describe those moments when we’re busy, overwhelmed, dealing with a new situation or just simply dealing with day-to-day life. But, what does it truly mean to be stressed? Check out 'The Stress Solution: The 4 Steps to a Calmer, Happier, Healthier You' by Rangan Chatterjee https://amzn.to/3m5BkYe 00:58 - Introduction to stress 03:36 - What happens to the body 06:42 - Reframing how we think about stress 12:39 - Learning to prioritise our time 18:05 - The benefits of meditation 24:15 - The power of exercise 30:57 - Lack of sleep 36:35 - Conclusion For more go to https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/34 | |||