The Thinking Voice

A fascinating and heart-warming insight into working inclusively in the teaching studio. Join Jenevora and Miriam Allan as they discuss neurodiversities, teaching and learning. Miriam describes ways of working with the student to create a safe place; using play, innovation, imagination and creativity.

Jenevora and Nic talk about the spoken voice, how we can be authentic in our intention - with voiceovers, broadcasts and podcasts. The conversation moved through identity (who we would like to be), judgement (what others may think of us) and primarily about liberation (a big philosophical one that had us both thinking). Nic’s book ‘On the Mic’ is out now.

In this episode of The Thinking Voice Podcast, hosts Robert Sussuma, Stephen King, and Dr. Jenevora Williams dive into the world of voice pedagogy and explore the concept of running courses in groups. The trio starts by discussing Berne’s Group Theory, which is a theoretical framework for understanding human relationships and communication patterns in groups. They delve into the benefits of group...

In this episode, we dive into the world of vocal pedagogy and explore the latest advancements and our thoughts around timeless techniques. In this episode, our three experts in the field – Robert Sussuma, Dr. Jenevora Williams, and Stephen King  engage in a lively discussion on the topic of ‘The Current Advances vs. Age Old Shiz.’ Are we trapped in trying to reinvent the wheel in vocal training, o...

3 Years or 3 sessions? This topic sees our hosts explore what value we might give from short to long term work with a client. Stephen takes us through the Person Centred core conditions and a theory he has been thinking about in regards to voice issues. Jenevora argues in favour of the boundaries with an agreed time limit, Robert is in for the long haul with wanting to start a slow learning moveme...

A very cold Stephen King (wearing 4 layers and a blanket) and Walt Fritz, PT sat down to talk about their upcoming Masterclass in London, and what it means to be an evidence based, shared decision maker in manual therapy on the coldest day of the year. Walt’s two day class can be found here: https://www.vocalhealth.co.uk/foundations-in-manual-therapy/ McParlin, Z., Cerritelli, F., Friston, K. J.,...

This interview between Stephen and Lydia explores healthcare systems, supervision and seeing the person, not the bed number in our shared therapeutic practise.  Lydia Hart is a specialist Speech and Language Therapist, working in the field of Voice and Upper Airway. She works with people experiencing difficulties with their speaking or singing voice, or other throat symptoms. Lydia is known for be...

We’re back! Robert, Stephen and Jenevora got a little sidetracked in the opening episode to season 3… so much so that they forgot to do the thing that they were there to do! Still, a rather entertaining episode around relationships emerged from our three vocal philosophers addressing all sorts of facets to 1-2-1 sessions, group work and rehearsals/performance.

George Webster is a 21-year-old TV presenter, actor and dancer from Leeds. In September 2021 it was announced that he would become the first CBeebies presenter with Down’s Syndrome.  Our very own Martha celebrates World Down's Syndrome day with George, discussing how he is helping to give a voice to people with Down's Syndrome.

How possible is it to actually change?

In this interview, Stephen King interviews Dr Brian Broom, immunologist and psychotherapist about his work seeing patients not as parcels to be passed around, but whole people to be seen. https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-030-41239-5_14 

Does my high larynx matter?

If everything is connected and we are each a biopsychosocial unity, does it always have to be about voice, to be about voice?

Graham D’Souza recounts his incredible work helping voiceless children in Indian slums find their authentic sound. This heart warming and at times gut wrenching interview clearly illustrates how voice work can change lives.

Does there have to be a destination to begin the journey? 

Chris Cullen, mindfulness teacher and psychotherapist, talks to Jenevora about the power of mindfulness for performers, for students in schools and MPs in parliament. 

When does teaching become facilitating? How much are we imparting information and how much are we enabling the student to discover things for themselves? Why would facilitation be a more effective way to learn? All these questions, questions and more questions - will Stephen, Robert and Jenevora ever find an answer?