In this episode, I speak with Jessica Baldwin. She is the owner of True Colours Creativity and Artist Coaching. Jess is a creativity and productivity coach for singers.

Her journey as an artist ran alongside her expansion from a voice and piano teacher into a creativity and productivity coach with trauma and neurodivergence training.

True Colors Creativity Coaching provides creativity, voice, and executive function coaching to singers and creatives who want to finish projects that let them shine brighter.

00:00:26 - Jessica's Background 00:00:53 - Exploring the Creative Mind 00:01:33 - Jessica's Journey in Music and Coaching 00:09:52 - The Concept of Artistic Journey 00:12:08 - Common Fears Among Vocal Performers 00:14:19 - Achieving Creative Flow and Completing Projects 00:22:09 - Hard Work vs. Perfectionism 00:27:17 - Addressing Complex Trauma in Artists 00:39:10 - Mental Health Stigma in the Performing Arts 00:40:15 - Overcoming Chronic People-Pleasing

Jessica’s website: https://truecolorscreativity.com

Jessica's Instagram.

Creative Kickstart course: https://truecolorscreativity.com/creative-kickstart

Singer’s Guide to Finding Your Authentic Voice: https://truecolorscreativity.com/subscribe-to-the-guide

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In this episode, I speak with Maurice Goodwin, M.S., CCC-SLP. Maurice is a Speech Language Pathologist, Singing Voice Specialist, voice teacher, and active performer living in Houston, TX. Professionally he specializes in the evaluation and treatment of the singing voice and voice disorders at The Texas Voice Center and also adjunct faculty at Lamar University in the graduate Vocology certificate program. He is a regular lecturer and presenter at national and international conferences focused on the health and education of professional voice users. He is passionate about vocal health education and the intersections of identity and voice. 

This episode covers:

00:00:44 - Maurice's Journey into Voice

00:01:20 - The Role of Voice Therapy

00:02:45 - The Importance of Addressing Underlying Vocal Function

00:03:32 - Common Voice Therapy Exercises

00:04:14 - Moving Beyond Tools in Voice Therapy

00:05:05 - Common Vocal Injuries and Compromises

00:06:37 - Building a Voice Care Team

00:08:13 - Recognizing Vocal Strain and Decline

00:09:23 - Encouraging Exploration Over Performance in Voice Sessions

00:11:10 - The Pressure of Performance and Its Impact

00:12:10 - Voice Hygiene Tips

00:13:13 - Understanding Muscle Tension Dysphonia

00:15:11 - Voice Hygiene and Rest

00:16:10 - Daily Voice Use and Its Impact on Singing

00:17:24 - Acceptance and Joy in One's Voice

00:18:30 - Voice Training and Improvement

00:18:46 - Muscle Tension Dysphonia in Singers

00:20:09 - The Mindset of Acceptance and What to Focus on

00:21:27 - Confidence and Acceptance in One's Voice

00:22:07 - The Interconnectedness of Life and Voice

00:23:46 - The Broad Definition of Being a Singer

Maurice's Website: https://www.mauricegoodwin.com/

Instagram: @maurice_goodwin

TikTok: @maurice_goodwin

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This episode discusses voice disorders, their impact on singers and voice users, the stigma around having a vocal injury, and how mindfulness can help with healing.  

Catherine is a singer, adjunct voice instructor, mindfulness teacher and researcher.  She holds a graduate certificate in Applied Mindfulness and she offers online meditation courses specifically designed for singers and people with voice disorders.

Catherine recently completed a study (which was published in The Journal of Voice) to determine whether an 8-week mindfulness course could increase mindfulness and lower stress levels in people with voice disorders. She shares with us the details and outcomes of the study.  She also reveals that mindfulness doesn't have to be complicated and that practices can be customized to how your brain works. 

00:00:03 - Introduction to the Podcast 00:00:14 - Discussing Voice Disorders and Mindfulness 00:00:36 - Introducing Guest Catherine Kay Brown 00:01:08 - Mindfulness in Voice Therapy 00:01:37 - Catherine's Personal Vocal Injury Story 00:04:06 - The Healing Journey and Mindfulness 00:07:55 - Pursuing Mindfulness Teaching and Research 00:09:30 - Stigma Around Vocal Injury 00:10:04 - Advocating for Singers with Voice Disorders 00:12:02 - Comparing Singers to Athletes 00:12:43 - The Multifactorial Nature of Voice Disorders 00:13:05 - Voice Training and Mindfulness Resources 00:14:06 - Defining Mindfulness 00:15:07 - Research on Mindfulness and Voice Disorders 00:17:09 - Emotional Impact of Voice Disorders 00:18:15 - Results of the Mindfulness Study 00:19:10 - Significance of the Study's Findings 00:21:17 - Acceptance and Mindfulness 00:22:43 - Group Dynamics in Mindfulness Practice 00:24:09 - Practical Mindfulness for Singers 00:25:08 - Sharing Personal Stories in Mindfulness Course 00:26:02 - Addressing Stress, Tension, Isolation, and Grief 00:30:03 - Mindfulness Practice and Training 00:33:19 - Mindfulness as a Skill 00:37:21 - Tips for Successful Mindfulness Practice 00:38:03 - Meditation and Mindfulness Misconceptions 00:40:00 - Mindfulness Practice Recommendations 00:42:26 - The Importance of Mindfulness Practice 00:44:19 - Mindfulness Resources and Courses 00:46:09 - Mindfulness Meditations for Sale

Catherine's website: catherinekbrown.com

Instagram:  @ckbvoice

Click here to access Catherine’s body scan meditation specifically for singers. 

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