A Voice and Beyond Dr Marisa Lee Naismith

If this episode doesn’t convince you to start taking a preventative approach to your health, I don’t know what will! According to our guest this week on A Voice and Beyond, Dr. Michael Young, our healthcare systems are being dictated and controlled by multi-national corporate structures, such as pharmaceutical companies and insurance firms, and as a result, we, the general public, are facing medical vulnerability. These corporate structures decide the cost as well as how, when, and where we access healthcare.

Dr. Young is a fourth-generation physician certified by the American Board of Urology. Upon completing his training, Dr. Young went into private practice; however, ten years ago, he became very frustrated and disappointed with the medical and healthcare delivery systems and wanted to become more involved with instigating change, inventions, and innovation. Dr. Young now holds three faculty positions at the University of Illinois and has authored a series of fictional books depicting the frightening reality of what is currently occurring in our healthcare systems. He explains that these books are the by-product of his frustrations and experiences as a practicing physician, and his mission through these books is to inspire dialogue between healthcare providers and patients.

To be honest, this was a jaw-dropping conversation with Dr. Young. It was shocking for me to hear that medical care and the cost of medicine are the leading causes of bankruptcy in the US. You would think that prevention would be at the top of the list for the healthcare industry; however, according to Dr. Young, in the medical industry, pharmaceutical companies are essentially drug dealers in suits. The healthcare industry is more interested in selling a disease than trying to sell prevention or a cure. Dr. Michael Young certainly blows the whistle on the healthcare system, and what you will learn may shock you. For the sake of your health, be sure to go and listen to this show.

In this Episode

6:36 - Meet Dr. Michael Young
12:39 - The Flaws in the System
16:57 - Who is 'The corporation?'
29:01 - The 3 Books: Fictionalized Reality
32:02 - The Healthcare in the United States
43:54 - "Has anyone tried to silence you?"
49:00 - Dr. Young's advice for our audience.
Find Dr. Michael Young Online:

Website: https://michaeljyoungmd.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michael.j.young.986
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelyoung9296/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/michaeljyoungmd
Books: https://michaeljyoungmd.com/books 
 
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Have you ever wondered why some voices sound authoritative, nurturing, energized, or motivating? What are the various vocal qualities required for different situations? This week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome back our special guest Dr. Belinda McMahon, a singing and spoken voice teacher and researcher in the field of vocal identity, for part two of her two-part interview.

Belinda operates a highly successful coaching business, VoicepPrint Professionals, where she works with entrepreneurs, executives, and other professionals. In today’s show, she shares some of her secrets on how we can elevate our communication skills for greater influence and impact using specific voice qualities, tones, volumes, pace, pitch, and energy. Belinda believes that through the correct training, we can all learn to use our voices in many different ways to ensure that how we sound is a true representation of who we are, especially if we feel a disconnect between the two. Other topics discussed in this episode include the importance of resonance for sustainability, particularly in those occupations where there is significant and intense voice use and how our voices are connected to our sense of identity.

Belinda describes my unique vocal qualities and what my voice says about me, and to learn more about what Belinda had to say, be sure to listen to this most fascinating interview with Dr. Belinda McMahon. Remember this is part 2 of a 2-part interview with Belinda, and part 1 was last week’s episode #142.

In this Episode

10:21-Speech and tone
20:55-Hearing our own recording
30:08-Identity, Accent, and Vocal Health
38:42-Disconnect between who you are and how they sound.
49:24-Voice qualities and their perception in different contexts.
55:32-Voice tone and its impact on credibility
59:54-Breaking down Tony Robbins' voice


Find Belinda Online:

Website: http://www.voiceprintprofessionals.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoicePrintProfessionals/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceprintprofessionals/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-mcmahon-43430455/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceprintProfessionals


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Have you ever wondered what your voice says about you? Well, this week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome as our special guest Dr. Belinda McMahon, a singing and spoken voice teacher who holds a PhD from Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. This is part one of a two-part interview with Belinda as she discusses her fascinating research investigating vocal identity and how that work has led her to develop a much deeper passion for this field, inspiring her to create her own business, VoicePrint Professionals. In this program, Belinda works with entrepreneurs, executives, and other professionals to help them elevate their communication skills for greater influence and impact.

In today’s show, Belinda explains how the voice is the single most important aspect of communication, over and above facial expressions, body language, and the words we use. She shares with us the voice qualities that are required to enable a speaker to clearly communicate their intentions and ideas, how they can use their voice to increase authority, how we can build trust and rapport, and ensure people listen to you using specific voice qualities, tones, volumes, pace, and energy. Belinda also does a deep dive into topics around how vocal technique influences vocal identity, how her research has changed the way Belinda approaches teaching singers, and how we ensure, as voice teachers, that we don’t impose our biases around what a singer’s vocal identity should be.

This is a most fascinating interview that will certainly have you listening and to be honest, there was so much that was helpful for me in this interview. Whatever you do, be sure to listen to today’s show with Dr. Belinda McMahon, and remember this is part 1 of a 2-part interview with Belinda, and part 2 will follow next week.

In this Episode

7:41-Studying Vocal Identity
16:00 - Influences and influencers formed our vocal Identity
21:37 - Intentional and Unintentional Imitation
26:37 - How do voice teachers avoid imposing their biases on a voice?
39:05 - "My Job"
40:32 - VoicePrint Professionals: Speaking Voice Coaching
47:50 - The autonomic nervous system reacts to the sounds we're hearing
51:05 - Importance of Resonance, Tone, Speed, and Pitch as a speaker


Find Belinda Online:

Website: http://www.voiceprintprofessionals.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VoicePrintProfessionals/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voiceprintprofessionals/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/belinda-mcmahon-43430455/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VoiceprintProfessionals


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Last month, I had the privilege of being interviewed by Rush Dorsett as part of a brilliant 14-day virtual summit. The Awaken Your Voice Summit is an annual event targeted at professional and emerging performing artists and voice users seeking alternative pathways to awaken the power of their voice to communicate (singing/speaking/writing) more clearly and effectively.

The Awaken Your Voice Summit is offering a holistic approach to voice training. This event included live vocal practices, demonstrations, training, and intimate conversations with Grammy award-winning performers, as well as Master teachers. It was an opportunity to create an inspiring and transformational experience for participants to explore their voices in a much deeper and more authentic way.

During my candid interview with Rush, I was asked to share my personal story, my professional journey, and my career experiences, which included the highlights and pitfalls I encountered as an award-winning singer. I was given the opportunity to offer some pearls of wisdom to the listeners about how they, too, can discover their own voices in the most authentic manner.

At the end of the interview, I gave away my free eBook which you also can access via a link in the show notes. I’d like to thank Rush Dorsett for allowing me to share this interview with you.

In this Episode

4:52 - Introduction
10:10 - Overcoming being silenced
16:00 - Identity, resilience, and healing from trauma
28:07 - Resilience, inner strength, and creating safe spaces for growth
46:30 - Daily Regime
48:59 - In Gratitude – My Daily Self Journal
1:03:31 - The eBook and Performance Mastery Coaching Program


Find Rush Online:

Website: https://rushdorsett.com
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/rushdorsett
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064364934765
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rushdorsett/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rush-dorsett-83441365/

And you could add this as a freebie to go with it: https://www.embodiedvoicecoaching.academy/vocal-quiz


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This week on A Voice and Beyond, we welcome Kassandra Reinhardt. Kassandra is a Yin & Vinyasa yoga Instructor, a YouTuber with over 2 million subscribers, a published author, and the face behind Yoga with Kassandra. In this episode, Kassandra begins by discussing her journey into yoga. She was an 18-year-old dancer who suffered from anxiety and body image issues and always felt that she was being highly scrutinized in the ballet world. Kassandra tells us that she fell in love with the practice of yoga because she was able to remove herself from a place of judgment, depletion, and burnout. Yoga has also helped Kassandra manage her stress and anxiety while increasing her flexibility and strength, among many other benefits.

In today’s show, Kassandra demystifies many of the myths, misconceptions, and spiritual philosophies around yoga, and most importantly, she shares with us its many benefits — such as how it can positively impact our mindset, improve our flexibility and mobility, and nourish all the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual parts of us. Kassandra also explains how we can develop mental health discernment by setting daily intentions, the benefits of scheduling time for self-care practices to ensure we are not depleting our energy supplies, and the importance of prioritizing ourselves while helping others.

Ultimately, Kassandra desires to help people feel good in their bodies and broaden their minds through simple yet effective practices and exercises.


Find Kassandra Online:
Website: https://www.yogawithkassandra.com/ —  30-DAY YOGA CHALLENGE
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yogawithkassandra/featured
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KRYoga
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoga_with_kassandra/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassandra-reinhardt-8a6a4bb4/

Kassandra Has Released:
I Radiate Joy: Daily Affirmation Cards
My Yoga Journey: A Guided Journal

Her Books:
Year of Yoga: Rituals for Every Day and Every Season
Yin Yoga: Stretch the Mindful Way

Her App:
Yoga with Kassandra

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This week on A Voice and Beyond, we share part two of my two-part interview with Lyndia Johnson. Her celebrated abilities as a vocal coach and in artist development are both highly respected in the music industry. Lyndia, also known in the Music Industry as “MzLyndia”, has built a relationship with the Recording Academy which has become a long-recognized and well-respected collaboration. She has also served on the Board of Governors for the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences and a vocal consultant and clinician for MusiCares and Grammys. She holds both Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Voice and has been invited to serve as an Associate Professor of Practice in Pop Voice at the University of Southern California back in 2018. Proudly, she was the first African-American Professor of Voice engaged by the Thornton School of Music.

From Pop, K-pop, R&B, and Gospel to Musical Theater, MzLyndia's artists can be heard around the world. In this episode, she delves deeper into her work preparing world-acclaimed music artists not only for the recording studio but also has the privilege of sharing the strategies she uses for assisting and supporting these artists when they face vocal issues amid a major tour. MzLyndia emphasizes the importance of understanding the performance and venue demands of our working students to ensure that what you are teaching, pedagogically, is relevant on stage, in a live situation.

MzLyndia is an avid voice scientist, and she explains how this knowledge guides and informs her contemporary musical instructional style. She tells us that in a live concert, much of the vocal acoustics setup is configured in technology and can be dealt with by an audio engineer with the push of a button. MzLyinda explores the idea that, as singers, we are vocal athletes, and all athletes sustain injuries at some point. Therefore, it is time to stop shaming and improve the support systems for our singers.

There's so much more to unpack in this episode as MzLyndia shares her knowledge, philosophies, and lived experiences. Remember this is part two of a two-part interview, and part 1 is last week’s episode #138.

In this Episode
2:36-Introduction
6:32-Dealing with preconceived ideas and Limitations
18:19-Vocal health and rehabilitation for singers
22:02-Vocal Pathology Factors
32:14-Popular music in higher education
58:06-Embracing imperfections in singing and storytelling
1:02:21-Singing, anxiety, and personal growth


Find MzLyndia Online:
Website: https://www.sterlingvoicecoaching.com/about
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lyndia.johnson.94/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mzlyndia/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/SterlingVoice
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lyndia-johnson-59504028


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