This clip discusses Parkinson’s disease and highlights key symptoms such as rigidity, tremor, and slowness of movement, which can affect individuals to varying degrees. The clip also emphasises the impact of Parkinson’s on speech and swallowing.
The Impact of Anxiety on the Voice
Anxiety can affect the voice in surprising and often frustrating ways. For some people, it’s tied to communication or social anxiety. For others, it stems from a more generalised sense of unease. And for singers or professional voice users, anxiety can sometimes feel like the main culprit behind vocal difficulties.
Singers and Vocal Health: Why Rest and Therapy Go Hand in Hand
For singers, the voice is more than an instrument — it’s their livelihood, their identity, and their creative expression. But what happens when the voice starts to falter? Many singers find themselves in vocal crisis, struggling with fatigue, unreliability, or the inability to reach notes they once sang with ease.
Preserving Communication: Voice Therapy Tips for Parkinson’s
In this video, we explore the effects of Parkinson’s disease on speech and voice. Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition characterised by symptoms such as rigidity, tremor, and slowness of movement, which vary from person to person. The video discusses how speech and swallowing are affected and emphasises the importance of speech therapy in managing these symptoms.
00:00 Introduction to Parkinson’s Disease and Its Effects on Speech
00:09 Symptoms and Variability of Parkinson’s Disease
00:46 Impact on Speech and Swallowing
01:00 Therapeutic Approaches and Long-Term Management
02:05 Challenges in Speech Intelligibility
02:38 Techniques for Improving Speech and Volume
03:37 The Importance of Ongoing Therapy and Monitoring
04:01 Case Study: Detecting Complications Early
04:45 Famous Cases and the Importance of Therapy
05:14 Conclusion and Call to Action
When Your New Voice Doesn’t Feel Like “You”: Navigating the Emotional Side of Voice Change
Voice therapy can be an incredibly effective process — whether you’re recovering from a vocal issue, managing a long-standing pattern, or working toward a voice that better reflects your identity. But something unexpected can sometimes happen along the way: progress brings conflict. Clients often come to therapy with clear goals. They want to sound stronger, clearer, more expressive, or more aligned with how they feel inside. And many start to see great results. The voice improves, meets those goals… but then comes a surprising reaction…
When to Start Using Your New Voice in Everyday Life
You’ve been working hard in voice therapy. In sessions, you’re producing the voice you want — whether it’s stronger, clearer, smoother, or more aligned with your gender identity. In fact, it might feel completely effortless now. So, when is the right time to start using that voice in everyday life? For many people, the answer should be as soon as possible — but it’s not always that simple.
Rediscovering Your Voice Post-Illness: A Guide to Vocal Recovery
Have you recently battled a cold, cough, flu, chest infection, or even COVID and emerged victorious, only to find your voice hasn’t quite returned to normal? Many people experience this frustration. You wait patiently, hoping for improvement, but eventually it becomes apparent that your voice hasn’t fully recovered. This is a common reason why people seek the expertise of a voice therapist.
Breaking the Cycle: Finding Your Voice
In this insightful clip, learn about how anxiety can affect your voice and where people commonly hold tension in their bodies.
The Fear of a Failing Voice A Singer’s Anxiety
This video explores the interplay between muscle tension dysphonia and voice-related anxiety. It delves into the cyclical relationship where anxiety can exacerbate voice issues and vice versa.
The Remarkable Complexity of Our Voices
In this clip, explore the intricacies of the voice and larynx, highlighting how they usually function seamlessly and the discomfort that arises when they don’t.