The Agentic Voice

In this episode we chatted with Jules Hurn. We discussed how her past experiences as a performer and music educator have impacted her as a speech-language pathology fellow and the value of social support in trauma-informed care and career development. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Hering, Elaine Lin (2024). Unlearning Silence: How to Speak Your Mind, Unleash Talent, and Live More Fully.

In this episode we discussed neurodiversity and gender affirming voice care with Ruchi Kapila. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Goldberg, A., Kapila, R. (2023). Barriers to care and cultural responsiveness in trans and gender nonconforming voice modification.  In M. Courey (Ed.), Voice and Communication in Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals. (pp. 27–42). Springer Nature Switzerland AG.    Goodwin, M.E., Kapila, R., Pilchman, R. (2021). Patient reported outcomes & data collection in treatment seeking Transgender and Gender Nonconforming individuals. In M. Courey (Ed.), Voice and Communication in Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals. (pp. 43-64). Springer Nature Switzerland AG.  The Hyndsyte Project  Safo, N., Soderstrom, E. (2024, June 17). Inside the World of Gender Affirming Vocal Care [Audio Podcast Episode]. In Marketplace

In this episode we discussed empowering singers through the use of storytelling with Bill Wesbrooks.   The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Wesbrooks, W. (2014). Dramatic Circumstances: On Acting, Singing, and Living Inside the Stories We Tell. Roman & Littlefield.

In this episode we discussed a trauma-informed care tool kit for voice care professionals with Gwen Merrick. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Gwen Merrick Therapy 2023. Trauma Informed SLP.  Merrick, G., Reynolds, A., Vastine, W. (2023). Navigating trauma at the highest level of care. [Conference Session]. Fall Voice Conference, Washington D.C., United States 

In this episode we discussed moral injury and burnout in speech-language pathology and gender affirming voice care with Becks von Duering (they/them/theirs). The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Evans, M. Y. (Host). (2023, April 15). Pediatric Speech Sister Saturdays (No. 24) [ Video Podcast episode]. Moral Injury in Speech-Language Pathology w/ Rebecca K. von Duering  van Leer, E. (2021) Enhancing Adherence to Voice Therapy via Social Cognitive Strategies. Seminars in Speech Language Pathology Miguel, H., White, N., von Duering, R. K. (Hosts). Queer SLP Podcast

In this episode we discussed coping with the stressors of reinventing yourself as a performer with Harolyn Blackwell.  We also discussed how soft skills can help sustain a singing career and taking up space as a singer. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Blau, E. (1990, November 14). An impish coloratura who takes risks. The New York Times Kozinn, A. (1992, February 14). Harolyn Blackwell marches off calmly to join ‘Le Regiment.’ The New York Times Rothstein, E. (1994, February 27). CLASSICAL VIEW; The undying of a diva: Why here? The New York Times Schwarz, K. R. (1996, October 13). A singer and a niche. The New York Times Smith, S. (2009, March 24). Song tributes to artists who broke down barriers. The New York Time

In this episode we discussed building a new voice institute with Christine Estes, some of her latest research with singers, and the importance of trauma-informed principles such as “safety,” “collaboration and mutuality” and “empowerment, voice and choice.”  The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Rives, H., Clark, C. M., Estes, C. M., & Sulica, L. (2023). Return to Vocal Performance Following Microlaryngoscopy in Singers. Laryngoscope. Murphy Estes C, Chadwick K, Sadoughi B, Andreadis K, Sussman S, Sulica L. (2022) Performers’ perceptions of vocal function during steroid treatment. Laryngoscope Murphy Estes C, Chadwick K, Sadoughi B, Andreadis K, Sussman S, Sulica L. (2021) Prospective evaluation of singing on steroids: Testing the truth of received wisdom. Laryngoscope 

In this episode we discussed comparative voice pedagogy and the Feldenkrais Method with Elizabeth Blades. To find out more about Feldenkrais, check out Betsy’s short courses with the Voice Study Centre entitled, Singing with Your Whole Self: An Introduction to Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement and May the Ease be with You: Taming Tension and Performance Anxiety with Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Nelson, S. H. (2018). Singing with your whole self : a singer’s guide to Feldenkrais awareness through movement (E. L. Blades (Ed.); Second edition.). Rowman & Littlefield. Blades, E. L. (2002). A spectrum of voices : prominent American voice teachers discuss the teaching of singing. Scarecrow Press. NATS Interview A spectrum of voices: Then and now

In this episode we discussed singer agency and self-advocacy with Olithea Anglin. Olithea is a singer, performer and teaching artist. Find out what she has to say about the joy of being a teaching artist, mentorship, finding her authentic voice as an artist and performer, and self-advocacy. The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately.

Are trauma and resilience both embodied? Find out what Erin Schmura of Helou Laboratory and Schmura Studio has to say. Also tune in for a discussion of her capstone project at the University of Pittsburgh and her journey as a professional voice user and voice care practitioner. To request a free copy of the Voice and Trauma info-poster, go to https://www.voiceandtrauma.com/schmura-helou and follow the Google Form request steps.  The Agentic Voice Podcast does not contain medical/health advice. The medical/health information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Guests and speakers reflect a variety of viewpoints that do not necessarily represent the views of The Agentic Voice Podcast. If you have specific concerns or a situation in which you require professional advice, you should consult with an appropriately trained and qualified professional expert and specialist. If you are having a health or mental health emergency, please call 9-1-1 immediately. References Aronson, A. E. (1990). Clinical voice disorders: An interdisciplinary approach (3. ed). Thieme. Becker, D. R., Welch, B., Monti, E., Sullivan, H., & Helou, L. B. (2022). Investigating Past Trauma in Laryngoresponders Versus Non-Laryngoresponders: Piloting New Methods in an Exploratory Study. Journal of Voice. Helou, L. B., Welch, B., Hoch, S., Gartner-Schmidt, J. (In Press). Self-reported stress, trauma, and prevalence of laryngoresponders in the general population. In press Mayne, G., Namazi, M. (2023). Social determinants of health: Implications for voice disorders and their treatment. American Journal of Speech Language Pathology.   Schmura, E., Helou, L. B. (2023) Voice and Trauma [Student Capstone Poster Project]. MA-SLP Concentration in Voice Program at the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, USA. Schmura, E. [Voice and Trauma Research and Connection Group]. (2023, February 17). The Kintsugi Larynx: Advocating Awareness Through Conversation [Video]. Vimeo.  Van der Kolk, B. A. (2015). The body keeps the score: Brain, mind, and body in the healing of trauma. Penguin Books.