The Heart of a Singer - Vocal Rehab, Vocal Warm-ups, Christian Musician, Breathing Technique, Singing Lessons

Sarah Toth - Voice Teacher, Opera Singer, Worship Leader, Vocal Coach, Mentor to Christian Women
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Welcome to The Heart of a Singer Podcast. I’m Sarah Toth, Heart Coach, mom of 2, trained opera singer, and passionate lover of Jesus. This podcast is a home for Christian women who have trained and worked in singing, opera, and musical theater; but maybe you’ve found yourself in a place of unrest, bottled-up emotions, and even feeling far from God. But through the hurt of your circumstances, you might be feeling an invitation from the Lord - to learn to hear his voice more clearly and to open up yours in a new way. It’s time to move out of your desert season, musically, spiritually, and emotionally so that you can move forward in a healthy way and step out into the next chapter that God has for you. So I invite you to open up your journal, grab your favorite pen, and then join me, as we move from Stuck to Thriving, while unlocking your heart again to beat for His Kingdom Purposes. Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

  1. 6D AGO

    92. Your Voice Isn’t Broken—It’s Just Been Carrying a Lot

    Have you been wondering, Is something wrong with my voice?   Maybe singing feels harder than it used to. Maybe you’ve felt unsure. Fearful of damaging your voice. The fear that you don’t have what it takes to “get it back.”   Friend, what if your voice isn’t broken at all?
What if it’s just been carrying a lot?   Motherhood. Responsibility. Stress. Long seasons of serving your family, and perhaps feeling burnt out. Our voices mirrors, well… us! And sometimes what we call a “vocal problem” is really tension, pressure, or fears that need releasing.   So lets take a step back. Let’s reframe the story. Let’s ask a deeper question: What does God say about your voice? The truth is—you were designed to sing. And he created you with a voice. He loves and WANTS to hear you sing. And the best news is that where He calls you, He also equips you.   Friend, you are not “broken.” Your voice is not broken. You’ve just been carrying a lot.   Let’s lay it down together. 🌟   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES:   80. Feeling Insecure About Singing? God Says, “Let Me Hear Your Voice!”   77. The World Needs Your Voice—Dry Bones Come Alive!   74. The Recipe for Vocal Confidence—Restoring and Rebuilding Trust in Your Voice   61. God is Giving New Vision to Musician Moms!   54. Heart Flow = Singing Flow: Come Unstuck in the Name of Jesus!     //   Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

    16 min

  2. JAN 15

    91. Vocal Fatigue After Kids? Try This Pelvic Floor Alignment Reset

    If your voice feels tired, unsupported, or strained—especially after singing or even just talking for a short time—you’re not alone. Many moms are faithfully doing pelvic floor exercises and still feel disconnected from real vocal support. In this episode, I want to gently shift the focus away from “trying harder” and toward something that often gets overlooked: alignment. When your body is aligned, your pelvic floor and breath can actually work together the way they were designed to. I’ll walk you through a simple, restful floor position using the wall and a few pillows that helps reset your ribcage, diaphragm, and pelvic floor. This isn’t about effort or force—it’s about giving your body the space it needs so you can finally feel pelvic floor engagement. If you’re a tired mama, postpartum singer, or feeling frustrated with vocal fatigue, this gentle practice can bring more ease, support, and confidence back into your voice in just a few minutes a day.   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES   88. Get Your Pelvic Floor Sorted For Better Singing This Christmas   58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing   59. No Time to Practice? 6 Habits to Support Your Singing Voice as a Busy Mom   55. No Motivation to Sing? 3 Babysteps to Vocal Rehab   28. Are You Accidentally Holding Your Breath? Change This One Thing for a More Powerful Singing Voice   71. Say Goodbye to Vocal Strain—Quick Tips for a Stronger Voice   //   CONTACT: hello@sarahetoth.com

    22 min

  3. JAN 5

    90. How to Sing More This Year as a Mom—Even If You Feel Insecure

    As a mom, it’s easy to feel discouraged about your singing—especially if your voice doesn’t feel the way it used to, you don’t have time to practice, or lessons feel out of reach. If you can relate, then I invite you into a perspective shift that will help you sing more this year. Instead of focusing on insecurities or limitations, you’ll be encouraged to see singing as a tool for joy, service, connection, and passing something meaningful on to others.   Through real-life stories from the holiday season—caroling with great-grandma, singing on road trips, meal-time prayers, and spontaneously joining a church choir—this episode offers examples of an imperfectly perfect plan for singing as a mom. You’ll reflect on four guiding questions that can help reshape your relationship with your voice and open the door to more music-making with your family, your community, and unto the Lord. This is an invitation to stop waiting until the circumstances are perfect and start singing right where you are.     Blessings,     Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES:   62. Strengthen Your Family Relationships Through Singing Together   64. How to Start Singing Again (Even If You Don’t Like Your Voice Right Now)   84. The Playlist Habit Every Christian Mom Needs to Boost Mood, Energy, & Connection   89. Why Singing Christmas Carols at Home Matters—and 3 Steps to Keep the Tradition Alive   59. No Time to Practice? 6 Habits to Support Your Singing Voice as a Busy Mom   //   Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

    21 min

  4. JAN 5

    89. Why Singing Christmas Carols at Home Matters—and 3 Steps to Keep the Tradition Alive

    Do your kids know the classic Christmas carols you grew up singing? In this episode, we explore why singing Christmas carols at home matters and how easily this rich tradition can slip away if we’re not intentional. From "Silent Night" to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," these songs carry theology, worship, church history, and family memory. As moms, we can become the gatekeepers of what is sung in our homes—and this conversation invites you to reflect on the value of passing down these Christmas carols. You’ll learn three simple steps to keep the tradition alive: deciding why Christmas carols matter to you, when to sing them at home, and which types of carols you want your children to grow up knowing. Mama, even if you are feeling insecure about your voice right now —your kids won’t remember what's not perfect. They’ll remember the rich heritage of singing together, and hide in their hearts the songs themselves. This Christmas, you’re invited to reclaim singing carols at home and pass on a legacy your family will carry for years to come.     Blessings,     Sarah 🌟     //     RELATED EPISODES   83. How to Teach Your Kids to LOVE Your Favorite Worship Music   84. The Playlist Habit Every Christian Mom Needs to Boost Mood, Energy, & Connection   73. Can Moms Make Music at Home and Stay Present With Their Kids?   77. The World Needs Your Voice—Dry Bones Come Alive!   //   Connect: hello@sarahtoth.com

    20 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    88. Get Your Pelvic Floor Sorted For Better Singing This Christmas

    Let’s talk about the pelvic floor. Yep—we’re going there. We all know pelvic floor health matters, but did you know it’s also *deeply connected* to your singing voice? If you’re a busy mom who wants to sing more this Christmas—but feels like you have zero time to practice—this episode will show you why just five minutes a day of pelvic floor work can give you a surprising boost in breath support, stamina, and vocal strength. We’ll talk about the importance of pelvic floor health, and how simple *habit stacking* can help you fit this into even the busiest mom-life schedule. If you want to sing Christmas carols confidently, worship without strain, and feel more like yourself again, this tiny daily habit may be your easiest win of the season. Let’s dig in!   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES   74. The Recipe for Vocal Confidence—Restoring and Rebuilding Trust in Your Voice   59. No Time to Practice? 6 Habits to Support Your Singing Voice as a Busy Mom   69. Can’t Find Your Singing Voice After Becoming a Mom? 4 Reasons Why It Can Feel Hard   //   Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

    20 min

  6. 12/05/2025

    87. Vocal Break Demo—Understand Your Head Voice & Chest Voice Transitions

    If you struggle with a vocal break—that spot where your voice flips, cracks, or suddenly changes—this episode will bring clarity. We will delve into where the transition between your head voice and chest voice typically happens, and why it feels different depending on whether you’re singing classically or in a contemporary style. You’ll hear helpful demonstrations, learn what’s happening in your middle voice, and understand why certain notes feel like your “ceiling.” This episode is perfect for moms wanting to strengthen their voice, smooth out vocal transitions, and sing with confidence again.   Blessings,   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES   86. Balance Your Vocal Registers - Practical Ideas to Smooth Out Your Range   85. Vocal Registers Simplified: Your Head Voice and Chest Voice Explained for Singing   58. Get Curious About How to Breathe for Better Singing   64. How to Start Singing Again (Even If You Don’t Like Your Voice Right Now)     //   Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

    14 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    86. Balance Your Vocal Registers: Practical Ideas to Smooth Out Your Range

    In this episode, I break down vocal registers in a simple, practical way so you can finally understand why your voice may feel limited, inconsistent, or “stuck.” I’ll help you figure out which register needs strengthening—your head voice or your chest voice. And I give you tools to blend your registers, so that your voice feels stronger, smoother, and more reliable.   Enjoy!   Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES   85. Vocal Registers Simplified: Your Head Voice and Chest Voice Explained for Singing   82. Sing High Notes With Less Strain—Two Vocal Tweaks for Christian Moms   71. Say Goodbye to Vocal Strain—Quick Tips for a Stronger Voice   //   Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

    25 min

  8. 11/21/2025

    85. Vocal Registers Simplified: Your Head Voice and Chest Voice Explained for Singing

    Have you ever wondered why your singing range feels limited? Or why your voice changes or breaks when you try to sing higher or lower? Maybe you’re craving more power in certain parts of your voice. Understanding your vocal registers—your head voice and chest voice—and how they work together is a key to unlocking confidence in your singing. In this episode, I’ll give you simple, approachable language to understand these registers and explain how to identify the parts of your voice that may be holding you back. We’ll also talk about why your long-term goal is to sing in a “mix,” so your voice feels smoother, stronger, and more reliable. If you're a mom longing to reclaim your voice and sing without strain, breaks, or fear — this is your starting place! Blessings, Sarah 🌟   //   RELATED EPISODES   56. Three Solutions to Increase Your Vocal Range   74. The Recipe for Vocal Confidence—Restoring and Rebuilding Trust in Your Voice   //   Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

    22 min
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Welcome to The Heart of a Singer Podcast. I’m Sarah Toth, Heart Coach, mom of 2, trained opera singer, and passionate lover of Jesus. This podcast is a home for Christian women who have trained and worked in singing, opera, and musical theater; but maybe you’ve found yourself in a place of unrest, bottled-up emotions, and even feeling far from God. But through the hurt of your circumstances, you might be feeling an invitation from the Lord - to learn to hear his voice more clearly and to open up yours in a new way. It’s time to move out of your desert season, musically, spiritually, and emotionally so that you can move forward in a healthy way and step out into the next chapter that God has for you. So I invite you to open up your journal, grab your favorite pen, and then join me, as we move from Stuck to Thriving, while unlocking your heart again to beat for His Kingdom Purposes. Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com

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