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Author: Christine Schneider

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On this podcast, we interview voice and bodywork professionals to provide helpful information for overall health and optimal function of the voice. We interview SLPs, Otolaryngologists, Manual Therapists, Body Oriented Psychotherapists, Health Coaches, Fitness Instructors, Broadway Performers, Opera singers, Singer/Songwriters, Voice Teachers, Composers, Company Managers, Sports Broadcasters, and more. It is our mission to educate the professional voice user and provide knowledgable, creative, and compassionate advice to restore, regain, and create happiness and success in each vocal journey.

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I am beyond excited to bring you a captivating conversation with the incredible Susan, a renowned voice teacher and consultant based in the heart of NYC, extending her expertise worldwide through online platforms.In this episode, Susan shares her wealth of knowledge and experience gained from working with opera singers, musical theatre performers, cabaret artists, and recording talents across the globe. Join us as we delve into the intricacies of voicing and navigating the challenges that come with menstruation, perimenopause, and menopause.Susan, a cherished friend, offers insights, tips, and wisdom gathered from her extensive career in helping voices reach their full potential. From the unique demands of the operatic stage to the nuanced world of recording studios, we explore how the voice evolves and adapts during different phases of life.Check out Susan's Peri thru Post Course at susaneichhornyoung.comBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution. 
In this episode, I have a conversation with my colleague Erika Young. Erika is a movement specialist and postpartum personal trainer with expertise in the pelvic floor, breath mechanics and posture.  Erika’s work has helped many performers resolve muscle tension dysphonia, avoid vocal surgery, improve breath support and optimize the body to improve vocal power and stamina. Erika lives and works in Tennessee, where she cares for many of Nashville’s biggest voices.  Her client list includes Grammy winners, Country Music Hall of Fame artists, Broadway performers, actors, newscasters and other professional voice users.  Erika helps them to prepare for the demands of the road and find more freedom and ease in their voices. She has three teenage children and has personal experience in restoring the core and pelvic floor. Her athletic background includes gymnastics, track, triathlon and long track speedskating.  Her work is also informed by her history of traumatic brain injury, sensory integration and continuing education through the Postural Restoration Institute.  Erika works with the Vanderbilt University Voice Center, the Dayani Center, and in her private practice, Erika Young Coaching. Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
Dive into a profound exploration of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on The Visceral Voice Podcast with your host Christine Schneider. In this episode, Christine sits down with  Eloise Strager, a Licensed Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist in western CT specializing in working with people with hypermobility conditions such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. She is diplomate certified with the Upledger Institute, and also a certified study group leader, teaching assistant, and techniques examiner.Briefly explore a few of the 14 types of EDS, with a spotlight on the most prevalent one - hypermobility. Eloise shares invaluable insights into the common comorbidities, signs, and symptoms associated with EDS, providing a comprehensive understanding of this often misunderstood condition.Discover the importance of building a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with EDS in their unique journeys. Eloise delves into practical strategies, empowering both patients and healthcare professionals alike.Join Christine and Eloise in this enlightening conversation that aims to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire compassion for those navigating life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found in community.Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.#ctcranio #osteofascialintegration #youcanheal #VisceralVoicePodcast #EDSAwareness #HypermobilityHeroes 
In this episode, I have a conversation with Ron Hruska, founder of The Postural Restoration Institute. We discuss the human body as a pressure system, the bodies innate asymmetries, common compensatory patterns, and how it relates to the hypopharynx, larynx, mandible and cranium. Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with Philip Andrew Doucette. We discuss voice rehabilitation and the different roles of  a SLP, SVS and a Vocologist. We then talk about the evolution of the 'Children's Chorus' and the framework around it.Phil Doucette ("doo-SET") is member of the Voice Care Team at Philadelphia Ear Nose and Throat Associates.  He is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist.  His interest in voice has taken him down many paths as a performer, collaborator, teacher, conductor, researcher, and clinician. As a performer and artistic collaborator, he has extensive professional experience in a variety of styles including opera, oratorio, operetta, choral, musical theater, folk, rock, and pop, and jazz, as well as non-western traditions including classical Arabic and Indian (Hindustani and Carnatic) song.Phil is an active choral conductor, serving as the Associate Director of the Wilmington Children's Chorus since 2009.  He is also Associate Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir.He has been a featured presenter on issues relating to testosterone-dominant voice change at regional American Choral Directors Association events and has been a presenting lecturer at several colleges and universities on a variety of issues including voice health and pedagogy as well as care for the high-performance voice user.  He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Voice.Phil holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from West Chester University.   He is a member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing, The Voice Foundation, The American Speech and Hearing Association, the American Guild of Musical Artists, and The American Choral Directors Association.  Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this mini episode I have a conversation with my dear friend, colleague and co-founder/co-creator of Performance Movement Restoration (PMR), Chris Kelly.Performance Movement Restoration (PMR) is a comprehensive movement practice and certification program meticulously crafted for private studio practitioners and professional voice users alike. With a structured progression comprising four distinct levels, PMR offers a series of enlightening seminars with supportive weekly virtual sessions that seamlessly build upon one another. Through this transformative curriculum, PMR empowers participants to unlock the full potential of their movement and vocal abilities, optimizing both performance and overall well-being.For more information check out pmreducation.com and sign up for our newsletter.Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with my dear friend, Matt Cahill about his work as an artist, actor, teacher, alexander practitioner, and producer and how he integrates movement and nature into his work as a teacher and with his company Hogfish.Matt Cahill performs internationally in musical theater, opera, film, and television and is dedicated to teaching the next generation of singer-actors in all genres.Matt has taught, administrated, directed productions, and developed curriculum for the 21st century singing-actor at pre-eminent organizations from grade school through professionals. Currently he teaches at the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program of the Metropolitan Opera, the Circle in the Square Theatre School, and privately in New York and Maine.Matt recently founded Hogfish, a regenerative arts and artist training company. Hogfish is building an artistic sanctuary and body of work dedicated to restoring creative and physical health to individuals, communities, and the earth.Check out their summer program at www.hogfish.org@mattymocahill @hogfishmeBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode I have a conversation with my amazing colleague Melissa Wegner about adjudicating elite vocal competitions. We discuss what is involved in adjudicating, various judging categories, what the judges are looking for, the difference between competitions for the artist vs for the teacher, her experience as the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition, and more.Melissa Wegner is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition. She is responsible for identifying, awarding, and developing the world’s most promising operatic talent. Having joined the artistic staff of the Met in 2011, she hears artists in stage and screening auditions at the Met and is additionally responsible for casting the Met’s New Opera Commissions workshops. To learn more please go to Metopera.org/LYADP and metopera.org/competitionBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with physiotherapist Tierney Gunthorpe. We discuss sleep disorders, sleep apnea, sleep bruxism, how to prepare for a good nights sleep, and more.Tierney Gunthorpe has been a physiotherapist for over 17 years and during this time she always worked in private practice. She obtained her Bachelor of Science In Physical Therapy from Queen's University in 2005 and then her Masters in Clinical Physiotherapy in 2012 from Curtin University, in Perth Australia.Since she become a physio, she doesn't just focus on your area of pain, she identifies and corrects the root cause. She believes in whole client treatment, giving you an all-around treatment approach that has better results than just treating the symptoms.And when she started to have her own sleep issues after she stopped nursing her son during the night, she wanted to find out why she was having a sleeping issues and not just take sleeping pills. She hated the women she was becoming - impatient, cranky, short tempered, tired all the time, inability to do her job well so she knew she had to change.So after taking several courses in sleep, reading and researching sleep, she became a sleep coach after she fixed her sleeping issues as she realized that there is a huge gap between the health care system in sleep.Sleep is the foundation of our health. We break down our bodies during the day and repair them at night time.She cares about her clients and provides an individualized approach to your sleep issues. She takes the time to listen to your story, do a full assessment to completely understand your problem, the root causes, and identify core areas to focus on in order to improve your sleep quality.There is no greater satisfaction than helping someone waking up rested with a clear mind, feeling good to take on another good day.website - https://optimizesleepquality.com/IG handle - https://www.instagram.com/tierney_sleepingcoachBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode I have a conversation with Dr. David Hanscom, author of Back in Control, and Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? - Take Control with a Surgeon's Advice about chronic pain and the physiological state of anxiety and stress.David Hanscom’s orthopedic spine surgery practice focused on patients with failed back surgeries. He quit his practice in Seattle, WA to present his insights into solving chronic pain, which evolved from his own battle with it. His book, Back in Control is associated with an action plan, “The DOC Journey”, which guides patients in solving mental and physical pain. Here is a link to his resources: https://backincontrol.com/resources-2/ His latest book is, Do You Really Need Spine Surgery? – Take Control with a  Surgeon’s Advice is intended for health care providers and patients alike to make an informed decision about undergoing spinal surgery.www.backincontrol.comBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with fitness director/producer Mason Bendewald. Mason is the host and founder of MEGAMACE Fitness and has produced and directed hundreds of top titles, and brands like P90X and DailyBurn.comVisit www.megamace.comBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with Nic Redman from The Voice Coach Podcast about her experience with coaching voice over actors. Check it out and listen for some of her helpful tips.Nic is a voiceover artist, vocal coach and podcaster based in the UK. She provides voice, speech and recording coaching to podcasters, actors, comedians, public speakers, business professionals via 1-2-1 sessions, group workshops and residential retreats. She is the founder of Voice & Accent Hub group on Facebook, a 5000 strong community of fellow voice geeks and writes/hosts The Voice Coach Podcast offering insights into spoken voice training. Nic also co-presents the award winning Voiceover Social podcast, offering insights into the voice over and audio world. As a voice actor, Nic works internationally voicing commercial, corporate and character scripts with a client list including Tesco, NSPCC & the BBC.www.nicredmanvoice.comBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with Randy Detrick, owner and founder of Blueridge Estate Vineyard and Winery.  I met Randy a few years ago, and have always been blown away by his energy and positivity.  This conversation is no exception. Randy discusses his work in the medical industry, his experience as a World Cup ski racer, and owning an operating Blueridge Estate Vineyard and Winery from a place of joy and purpose. Spoil alert, the purpose is not wine.Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with my colleague and good friend, Joey Harrell. Joey talks with us about programing as a power lifter and a professional voice user, and the ability to do both.Are you interested in learning more? Joey and I have a 7 Day Reset releasing this December. Check out www.thevisceralvoice.com to view and purchase. The program includes vocalizations, self-release, breathing, some of our favorite food and beverage recipes, and 7 days of  movement training.Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have another great conversation with Dr Abby about Alternating diaphragms. Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, Dr Abby and I discuss the 7 pillars of Performance and one we both like to add, the 8th pillar of Coordination. We also discuss the 'Queen of the chair,' the Central Nervous System.These 7 Pillars are Strength, Power, Speed, Agility, Stability, Mobility, Flexibility, (and we like to add Coordination).Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
Welcome back to season 8! This Fall I have a series of conversation with Dr Abby Halpin about movement. In this episode we discuss In network vs out of network physical therapy, and things you may not know pertaining to your insurance plan. Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution.
In this episode, I have a conversation with my wonderful colleague, Gwen Walker. We discuss her work as an Alexander teacher, how to create a non-binary voice studio, and her work as a theatrical Intimacy Educator. Gwen and I are part of the faculty at OneBody/OneVoice, an annual voice conference with The Visceral Voice and the Penn State Musical Theater Pedagogy Program. This years conference will be held at Penn State August 5-7, 2022.  There will both in person and virtual options. Early bird rate offered through May 15.For more information and to register please go to https://www.thevisceralvoice.com/onebodyonevoiceBe sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution
In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend and colleague Susan Eichorn Young about surviving and thriving after a major car accident in 2011 that almost took her life. We hope this episode can encourage others who are on a personal healing journey.
In this episode, I continue my conversation with my LifeLight Massage Therapy PLLC associates Heather Roberts and Lauren Sadkin. We discuss the variety of manual modalities that practitioners can learn, and the hope that there is something right for each listener. If you would like to learn more, please contact me at The Visceral Voice.Be sure to check out our courses, and events at www.thevisceralvoice.com! And follow us on Instagram!Are you willing and able to become a Supporter of The Visceral Voice Podcast to help keep this podcast running? Please click here for our Patreon membership or here for a one-time PayPal contribution
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