For the second half of our World Voice Day Special edition, we're talking belief systems and diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja.

Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"

00:00 What motivates a working GP?
04:01 Putting health into context
06:25 Different cultures and body psychotherapy
08:13 The first lifestyle medicine course
11:11 Beliefs and diagnosis for singers
13:08 Beliefs and diet
15:55 There isn't a single balance
17:20 Stop chasing the symptom!
19:00 Jeremy rolls his eyes...
21:00 Singers, doctors and antibiotics
23:13 Sore throats, acid reflux and mucus
26:40 Rolling with resistance
28:30 Looking for the fix
31:19 Taking part in your own health


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ADHD for adults: https://www.healthline.com/health/adhd/adult-adhd#takeaway


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For this World Voice Day Special edition of our This Is A Voice podcast we're delving into the Vagus Nerve and health diagnostics with one of the most influential GPs in the UK (Pulse Magazine), Dr Ayan Panja. Dr Panja is a GP (family doctor), podcaster, presenter on BBC World News and the bestselling author of "The Health Fix"

Voice experts Dr Gillyanne Kayes & Jeremy Fisher share thoughts, stories and advice with Dr Ayan and bust some of the myths about singing, breathing and the vagus nerve.

00:00 A great start!
01:36 The Health Fix and how we diagnose
04:35 What is a symptom?
07:03 Pattern Recognition
10:55 Systems + pattern interrupts
12:47 Lifestyle and the monkey brain
19:21 The vagus nerve and humming
23:13 Dr Ayan's One Minute Recharge
26:33 Singing and changing the way you breathe
29:01 Singing and COPD
34:19 Four stages of pitch matching
36:27 Finding your truth as a singer
37:47 Singing and style envelopes
40:15 Jeremy gets contentious

Get Dr Ayan Panja's book (highly recommended) The Health Fix here https://amzn.to/49xGTUL

Dr Gillyanne Kayes and Jeremy Fisher on misunderstandings, misconceptions and personal insights about breathing and breath management for singing. Untrue statements, pressed phonation, relentless twang, breathy versus leaky tone, everything is up for discussion. Plus five areas where we can control breathing, and details on using two contrasting airstreams at the same time (introducing the "Granny Kiss"...
With research from Ian Howell and Heidi Moss Erickson on back pressure and brain function (used with permission)

00:00:00 Breathe Out To Sing
Personal insights on the misunderstood aspects of breath in vocal training

00:03:31 Misconceptions About Breathing in Singing
Discussing common misunderstandings and clarifying the role of breath in vocal technique

00:07:20 Different names for Breath and Breath Management
Why a one-size-fits-all approach doesn't work

00:09:47 Vocal Fold Dynamics and Airflow
Understanding the relationship between vocal folds, airflow, and sound production

00:13:30 You must never... Jeremy gets annoyed
When people try to explain something but make it worse

00:18:37 The Artistry of Vocal Timbre and Dynamics
The importance of varied vocal timbres and dynamics in expressive singing

00:21:00 Calibration and Personalization in Vocal Technique
Tailoring breath, pressure, and flow techniques to individual singers and styles

00:23:42 A clear definition of "back pressure"
Dr Ian Howell's take on back pressure and flow resistance

00:28:16 Singing as predictive behaviour
Heidi Moss Erickson on singing in the brain

00:32:25 Calibrating your breathing
Ideas and techniques for calibrating breathing as an experienced singer and as a beginner

You can find out about our Teacher Pathway for singing teachers, vocal coaches and choir leaders here
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Heidi Moss Erickson's article "A Copernican Shift: Reframing How We Think About Breathing" is downloadable here
https://www.heidimosserickson.com/writings

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If you want to discover if our singing teacher training programme works for YOU, message us - we can share the process for joining Cohort24. https://www.cognitoforms.com/VocalProcess1/TheAccreditationProgramme

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