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Out of the Voicebox, hosted by Sara Charney and Nathaniel Sundholm, is a podcast dedicated to highlighting experts in fields related to laryngeal function. While otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be frequent guests, we will also be featuring allied professions like professional singers, respiratory therapy, interventional pulmonology, exercise physiology, vocal coaches - the sky is the limit! These light-hearted, fast-paced, information-heavy conversations promise to be interesting, educational, and never boring.
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This episode features Anthony B. Law, MD PhD. Now at the Emory Voice Center in Atlanta, GA, Dr. Law has spent decades developing his unique approach to Laryngology. He is a revered expert in applications of machine learning and artificial intelligence. He is also a fierce advocate for healthcare accessibility. This episode offers a glimpse into the technologies that make machine learning so unique and the humans behind it, steering it into a productive and safe future. Tune in to hear how he and his lab is working feverishly to develop and release several technologies to make expert level care available to all medical systems across the spectrum of specialty.
This episode features Laurie Slovarp, PhD CCC-SLP. Hailing from the University of Montana health system, Dr. Slovarp has spent much of her career innovating new treatments for chronic refractory cough. This episode offers a robust, yet concise, review of chronic refractory cough and the role of the speech language pathologist. Dr. Slovarp also explains the clinical utility of using capsaicin for desensitizing a hyperactive cough response.
This episode features David G. Lott, MD. Dr. Lott is a fellowship-trained laryngologist and department chair at Mayo Clinic in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona. In addition to his clinical responsibilities he also directs the Center for Regenerative Medicine where he leads the Head and Neck Regenerative Medicine Laboratory. This translational lab, specifically designed for bench work innovation, has been working on methods of restoring voice, breathing, and swallowing. Dr. Lott has been a steady force in continuing the work of his predecessors and pioneering the functional benefit of laryngeal transplantation and regeneration for restoration of voice and swallow.
This episode features Christina Kang MM, MS, CCC-SLP. Christina is a medical speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders. She has a specific interest in chronic pain and functional laryngeal disorders. With an extensive training in pain rehabilitation and Central Sensitization Syndrome (CSS), as well as her personal experience with chronic pain, she has a unique and valuable perspective on how we can better address the needs of patients with chronic pain and CSS.
This episode features Dr. Anais Rameau, an assistant professor of laryngology at the Sean Parker Institute for the Voice, at Weill Cornell Medicine, where she provides medical and surgical care to patients with voice, swallowing, and upper airway disorders. As a researcher, she focuses on the development of novel technologies to benefit older persons at risk for pneumonia and voice restoration in individuals who have lost their larynx to cancer. Today, she shares her insights on innovation in laryngology and protection of intellectual property.
This episode features Dr. Donna Graville, an associate professor and founding director of the OHSU-Northwest Center for Voice and Swallowing at Oregon Health and Science University. Dr. Graville has mentored many clinical fellows and graduate students during her rich career. This episode features priceless advice and a behind-the-scenes perspective on the clinical fellowship application process. Anyone looking to apply for a fellowship or mentoring students that are applying should listen up and take some notes.
On today's episode, we are joined by Christie DeLuca, a clinical voice specialist at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Adjunct Professor of Voice Disorders at NYU, and owner of her private practice, Speaking Boldly, where she treats individuals with voice disorders and provides voice-focused mentorship to SLPs and SLP-to-bes. Christie has a unique insight into spasmodic dysphonia and shares clinical considerations for management of this disorder.
This episode features Dr. Adam Lloyd, an Assistant Professor and Speech-Language Pathologist in the Department of Otolaryngology at the University of Miami. He recently completed the Doctorate of Speech-Language Pathology at Northwestern University and will be discussing the exciting new frontier of the Clinical Doctorate.
On today's episode, we are joined by Dr. Aaron Ziegler, a certified speech-language pathologist and founder of the Wellness Group for voice, speech, and swallowing, who will help us unravel the mysteries of cannabis consumption and its potential impacts on vocal health. Enjoy, and happy 420!
On today's episode, we’re joined by Amy Chapman, CCC-SLP, a voice therapist and voice coach, who is the founder and owner of VoiceLab of LA. Her boutique, individualized approach is widely recognized in the artistic community. In essence, she spends her time making stars shine, many times with her hands through use of the "vocal massage." Tune in to hear some tricks from the guru herself, including how to stretch out your tongue in places you NEVER knew were tense in the first place.
On today's episode, we are joined by India Carney, an accomplished singer, songwriter, vocal arranger, and actress. This New York City native frequently tours with award-winning pop artist, Katy Perry, and has sung for Grammy-award winning artists, including Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish, Meghan Trainor, H.E.R., Natasha Bedingfield, and Mavis Staples. She has performed at the VMAs, Grammy Awards, BET Awards, The Ellen Degeneres Show, Coachella, and more. Her original music collaborations fuse her pop, folk, classical, R&B, a Cappella, jazz and musical theater influences.
We discussed a variety of topics including vocal pacing during recording studio sessions, vocal hygiene for performance-level singing, and vocal self-advocacy.
1On today's episode, Julie Barkmeier-Kraemer, Ph.D, professor in the Division of Otolaryngology and Clinic Director for the University of Utah's Voice Disorder Center, joined us to speak about the current role of laryngeal function studies (acoustic and aerodynamic measurements) in clinical practice. We also discussed ever-evolving technological advances including more reliable ways to collect voice-related data remotely.
On today's episode, Jenn Starkweather, a certified speech-language pathologist and InHealth Technologies’ east coast clinical specialist, joined us to speak about unconventional breathers. We spoke about everything from differentiating between total laryngectomees and individuals who are trach dependent, to CPR considerations for “neck breathers”, to how these individuals are impacted during the COVID-19 era.
On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the positive impact of respiratory coordination on preventing vocal injury during exercise. We are joined today by Sara Davis, founder of VoxFit, who has a rich history as both a certified fitness instructor and a speech-language pathologist who specializes in voice, upper airway, and swallowing disorders.
On today’s episode, we’ll be discussing the evaluation and management of unilateral vocal fold paralysis. We are joined today by Dr. Will Karle, a fellowship trained laryngologist at Mayo Clinic-AZ, who is here to help answer all of our burning questions.
Out of the Voicebox, hosted by Sara Charney and Nathaniel Sundholm, is a podcast dedicated to highlighting experts in fields related to laryngeal function. While otolaryngologists and speech-language pathologists (SLPs) will be frequent guests, we will also be featuring allied professions like professional singers, respiratory therapists, interventional pulmonologists, exercise physiologists, vocal coaches - the sky is the limit! These light-hearted, fast-paced, information-heavy conversations promise to be interesting, educational, and never boring.
What’s really happening when a metal vocalist growls, screams, or distorts their sound—and how does the larynx handle that intensity? In this episode, we sit down with Amanda Stark PhD, CCC-SLP, who studies heavy metal singing under videostroboscopy, giving us a rare, real-time look at the biomechanics behind extreme vocals. On today's episode, we explore how researchers are beginning to capture and understand the vocal strategies behind metal techniques, what early visual data can (and can’t) tell us, and why this work is reshaping assumptions about vocal health. From the challenges of studying extreme sound production to the potential implications for singers and clinicians, this conversation highlights the cutting-edge of voice science.
What happens when the body’s connective tissue is too flexible — and how does that impact the way we speak, breathe, and swallow? In this episode, we sit down with Stacey Menton MM, MA, CCC-SLP, a speech-language pathologist who not only treats patients with hypermobility Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorder (HSD) , but lives with HSD herself. Join us as we break down the hallmark features of hEDS and HSD, why symptoms often go unrecognized, and how clinicians can better support patients who live with “stretchy” tissues but very real limitations. For clinicians, patients, and curious listeners alike, we hope this episode offers a grounded and empathetic look at one of the most frequently misunderstood connective-tissue disorders.
What happens when you can’t burp? In this episode, we sit down with laryngologist Dr. Michael Lerner, and speech-language pathologist Andrew Keltz MS, CCC-SLP who specialize in voice and upper-airway disorders to unpack retrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction (RCPD)—a condition sometimes called “no-burp syndrome.”Together, they discuss how dysfunction of the cricopharyngeus muscle leads to trapped air, pressure, and discomfort—and how emerging medical and behavioral approaches are helping patients find relief. From Botox injections to the “BERP” (Behavioral Eructation Retraining Protocol), this episode bridges the science and the lived experience behind restoring one of the body’s most overlooked reflexes.Tune in for insights, patient perspectives, and the collaborative teamwork that makes this condition treatable.
In this special World Voice Day episode, we’re joined by Scott Flanagan and Kimberly Kuman for a shared conversation about advocacy, creativity, and living with voice disorders.Scott is a nationally known quilting artist, author, and board member of Dysphonia International who lives with laryngeal dystonia. Kim is the Executive Director of Dysphonia International and a longtime patient advocate. Together, they reflect on how voice disorders shape identity—and how advocacy can become a voice of its own.Tune in as we explore what it means to truly empower your voice, and why awareness and community matter more than ever.
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