#169. Insights and Strategies for Maintaining Vocal Health with Lori Sonnenberg

In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, we revisit episode #60 with Lori Sonnenberg, who dives into the complexities of vocal health with our brilliant guest. Lori is a Chicago-based Licensed Speech-Language Pathologist, Clinical Voice Specialist, and Singing Voice Specialist, renowned for her expertise in treating voice disorders. She is also the founder of Sonnenberg Voice, a clinic dedicated to providing comprehensive voice care for speech, breathing, and singing.

Voice issues often stem from vocal fold injuries, overuse, or improper use of the voice mechanism. These issues can severely impact one's ability to perform daily tasks, particularly for professional voice users such as singers, actors, and public speakers. Lori's clinic specializes in treating muscle tension dysphonia, recovery from voice injuries, professional voice care, post-operative voice recovery, and addressing technical voice issues for singers.

In our conversation, Lori offers a detailed overview of what an initial consultation at her clinic entails, including the diagnostic process and treatment strategies. She emphasizes the importance of prevention and shares insights on how voice teachers can identify potential problems in their own voices and those of their students. Lori also underscores the necessity of seeking specialist help promptly to avoid long-term damage. Lori highlights the importance of supporting singers through their vocal challenges rather than shaming them, debunking misconceptions about vocal pathologies across different genres.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in voice health, whether you are a professional voice user or simply someone looking to improve and maintain their vocal quality. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge from Lori Sonnenberg and learn how to better care for your voice.

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In This Episode
0:00 - Sponsored Ad: Lead by Wisdom with Dr Joyce Anastasia
12:10 - Voice therapy and functional voice disorders
18:32 - Muscle tension dysphonia diagnosis and treatment
27:57 - Sponsored Ad: Free Book ‘Defeat your cravings’ by Dr. Glenn Livingston 
34:44 - Vocal folds swelling and its impact on voice quality
55:04 - Injuries in various singing genres
1:08:19 - Vocal issues after Covid-19

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