A Voice and Beyond

In Part 2 of my conversation with Shila Patel , we move beyond understanding inner turmoil and explore the profound impact our relationships, communities, and sense of connection have on our mental and emotional wellbeing. Drawing on more than 25 years as a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Patel shares why loneliness has become one of the defining public health challenges of our time, how stigma conti...

Are you building your online presence on borrowed land? In today's digital world, many creatives, entrepreneurs, coaches, and performers spend years building audiences on social media while overlooking the one asset they truly own: their online identity. Joe has spent decades helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and organizations build their online presence and has been involved in the launch o...

Why do so many people feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and internally conflicted — even when life appears stable on the outside? In this deeply insightful conversation, Dr. Shila Patel draws on more than two decades of psychiatric practice to explore the roots of inner turmoil and how individuals can reclaim peace, responsibility, and emotional clarity. Her global life journey and clinical experien...

Why do so many people reach midlife feeling disconnected from themselves? In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Brian Dixon — known professionally as Dixon — shares his journey from quiet misalignment and emotional drift to reclaiming purpose, courage, and authenticity later in life. Dixon, is an adventurer, author, speaker, and founder of The Someday NOW Project, a human re-engagement m...

Why do many people hold back from opportunities, even when they know what they want? The answer is often simple — fear of rejection. In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Andrea Waltz , speaker, sales expert, and co-author of the bestselling book Go for No! , a powerful mindset methodology that helps people transform their relationship with rejection, failure, and success. With a background...

What does it really mean to care for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia? In this deeply compassionate and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Lisa Skinner , author, host of the podcast Truth, Lies and Alzheimer’s , and a behavioral specialist in dementia and Alzheimer’s care with more than 30 years of experience supporting families through one of life’s most difficult journeys. Lis...

What if aging isn’t just something that happens to us… but something we can influence? In this episode, Chris Burres joins me to explore the science of longevity, mitochondrial health, oxidative stress, and what it really means to live longer and better. Chris is the founder and chief scientist at MyVitalC and has spent decades researching ESS60, a Nobel Prize-winning carbon molecule connected to...

In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond , Dr Trupti Gokani, a board-certified neurologist, Ayurvedic expert, bestselling author, mind–body coach, and the creator of the groundbreaking Three-Brain Reset , breaks down the real science behind stress, burnout, gut health, hormones, and emotional overwhelm. Dr Gokani has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show and in The Huffington Post and is known gl...

Tonya Comer’s story is one of rising—with grace, grit, and purpose. From the projects of Pittsburgh, Tonya climbed into broadcast journalism, corporate America, and ultimately, entrepreneurship. She built an award-winning interior design firm and was named one of the Top 20 African American Interior Designers in the United States. Behind the accolades and ambition was a woman shackled by shame and...

What happens when your voice doesn’t respond the way it used to? In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Mindy Pack dives into one of the most important and often feared of topics for singers: vocal injury and recovery. We explore the early warning signs that many performers ignore, what to do when something feels off, and how to safely rebuild your voice with confidence and care. This episode go...

What does it really take to perform at the highest level, night after night, without burning out your voice? In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, voice specialist Mindy Pack shares insights from working with elite singers and touring artists at the highest level of the music industry. Mindy is a master vocal coach specialising in vocal health, rehabilitation, and performance. She holds a Ce...

In this inspiring episode of A Voice and Beyond , Dr Debra Clary, renowned leadership strategist, researcher, executive coach, Tedx Speaker and author of the upcoming book The Curiosity Curve, reveals why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we have for transformation. With over 40 years of leadership experience working with iconic global brands like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Jack Daniel’s, and...

Are you feeling constantly tired and run down, or finding that your body simply isn’t bouncing back the way it used to? The reason may lie deeper than we often realize, at the level of our cells. In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, I’m once again joined by clinical pharmacist, wellness expert, educator, and founder of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, Dr. Nayan Patel. Since 1999, Dr Patel h...

Hormone health impacts everything—energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, confidence, and how we show up in our lives. Yet for so many people, hormone care feels confusing, overwhelming, or dismissive. In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr Nayan Patel, clinical pharmacist, educator, and founder of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, a nationally respected leader in hormone ther...

What does it actually take to lead with confidence — especially when the pressure is on? In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond , I sit down with leadership and performance coach Suzanne Smith, a specialist in high-performance psychology and self-leadership. Suzanne works with executives, professionals, and high-achieving individuals to build resilience, executive presence, and sustainable...

What if conflict in your relationship wasn’t a sign something is wrong — but an invitation to grow? In Part 2 of this transformative conversation, Terry and Carol Moss share the practical tools that help couples move from emotional reactivity to emotional maturity — and how small mindset shifts can radically change communication, intimacy, and trust. They introduce The Three Keys to Emotionally Th...

What if the biggest relationship breakthrough you’ll ever experience doesn’t start with “finding the right person” but with becoming a whole person? In Part 1 of this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, relationship coaches, authors and founders of the One Flesh Ministry, Terry and Carol Moss, share their powerful personal journeys through divorce, abuse, heartbreak, and emotional rebuildi...

What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the moment you decide to begin? In this milestone 200th solo episode of A Voice and Beyond , I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned about confidence, fear, reinvention, burnout, and finding your true voice, not just as a singer, but as a human being travelling through life and all its challenges. This episode is for creativ...

Fertility isn’t just about reproduction; it’s a powerful indicator of overall health, hormonal balance, and resilience. In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr Marina Straszak-Suri, a highly respected OBGYN and an assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa for over 30 years, providing care to women during all stages of life. Drawing on both modern re...

In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, we welcome Mónica Esgueva, spiritual guide, bestselling author, TEDx speaker, and founder of the Ascension Institute. Mónica’s journey is extraordinary. After successful careers in economics and fashion, she embarked on a decade-long spiritual pilgrimage through India and Nepal, studying closely with Tibetan masters — including the Dalai Lama. Today, she is w...

What if the climate crisis didn’t have to be framed as a doomsday story but instead as a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and global renewal? In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, host Dr Marisa Lee Naismith sits down with Russ Walsh, cybersecurity executive, systems thinker, and founder of The SeaNet, a bold initiative designed to address one of the greatest challenges facing hum...

In this transformative episode of A Voice and Beyond, host Dr Marisa Lee Naismith sits down with visionary entrepreneur and author Melissa Gonzalez, founder of The Lionesque Group and Principal at MG2. Melissa has built a career creating world-class experiences for Fortune 500 brands and startups alike. But after a sudden, life-threatening health crisis, she realised the high cost of hustle cultur...

In this solo round episode of A Voice and Beyond, Marisa Lee explores why so many people struggle to achieve their goals and how support, alignment, and clarity of vision are often the missing pieces. In this episode, you’ll discover: Why lack of support is one of the biggest reasons people abandon their goals How trying to “do it all alone” keeps people stuck and disconnected from their purpose T...

In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond , we’re joined by Dr. Tracy Latz — renowned integrative psychiatrist, metaphysical healer, and author of Bye-Bye Self-Sabotage: Drop Your Baggage, Love Your Life . With over 35 years of experience in both clinical and holistic practices, Dr. Latz shares her unique approach to healing emotional pain, self-sabotaging patterns, and limiting beliefs. Toge...

On this week’s transformative episode of A Voice and Beyond , Marisa sits down with Renee Zukin, author, educator, writing coach, mental health advocate, and the courageous voice behind the book Every Day, I’m Brave , which is part memoir, part manifesto, and entirely a call for radical bravery. Renee’s story blends personal struggle with psychological insight. She lived for decades with crippling...