Able Voice Podcast

Jessica Browning is an American singer songwriter harpist, who has spent the last 5 years living on her sailboat with her husband, baby boy, and three harps traveling the world while sharing her journey of healing and hope through music. Alongside performing across the globe, she is also a motivational speaker, giving talks on how we can use music and embodiment practices to regulate our nervous s...

Jason Schreurs is a music and mental health writer, host of the Scream Therapy podcast and self-proclaimed punk weirdo living in British Columbia. His book, Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health, follows the transformational journeys of himself and fellow musicians revealing the healing power of punk rock. Jason is happiest when screaming into dented microphones and playing guitar l...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from the finale of season 5! In episodes 9 and 10 we spoke with my (Hayley) fellow Caribbean music therapy queen, Shiann Melville⁠ & our podcast friend and all around lovely human, Kim Best . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hea...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 7 and 8 we spoke with the lovely Jennifer Hicks & one of our music therapy business inspirations, Miya Adout . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by lea...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 5 and 6 we spoke with the ever-charismatic ladies of Coffee and TheraTea & the always lovely, Jennifer Buchanan . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 3 and 4 we spoke with the dynamic duo behind Beyond the Classroom ( Adrienne and Cathy ) & our podcast friend/host of ⁠ Care Chronicles, Tricia Caiati . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you!...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 1 and 2 we spoke with Daiva Zemaitis & Santina Hughes . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with...

Kim Best is a music therapist in Rochester, NY. With her private practice, she works with older adults with dementia and their caregivers, patients at the end of life on hospice, and those with mental health challenges. She supervises music therapy students at local universities and presides over the newly forming New York State Association for Music Therapy. Kim enjoys networking, development, an...

Shiann Melville is a US-trained, board-certified music therapist in Tobago and the founder of Harmonies & Healing Music Therapy and Mental Health Services. Shiann has worked extensively with children and adults with disabilities in Tobago, having established her presence in special education schools and centres across Trinidad & Tobago. In our chat with Shiann we learn about her journey fr...

Miya Adout, MA, MTA, is the founder and director of Miya Creative Care, which consists of over 25 Creative Arts Therapists who provide services to long-term care homes, hospices, mental health, and education centres across Ontario. In our chat with the always enlightening Miya Adout, she shared how her business has expanded, balancing new ventures with other commitments, and the cornerstone of col...

In our conversation with the wonderful Jennifer Hicks we delve into how she centres herself with music, sustainable self-care practices and learning to live in the AND. Jennifer's Links Website: https://joyfulnoisesllc.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfulnoisesllc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulnoisesllc/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyfulnoisesllc/ YouTube: htt...

In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Buchanan, who shares her journey of understanding and exploring new grooves in music, her first introduction to Music Therapy in action and writing her book Wellness Inc. after 20 years in the Music Therapy business. Please enjoy this inspiring and exciting discussion. Jennifer's Links: https://www.jenniferbuchanan.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/jbmusicther...

What happens when a BCBA, LCSW, and a couple of certified music therapists get together for a roundtable discussion? Laughter, neuro-spicyness, contraversial conversations, and made up words! In this episode, with the lovely crew at Coffee and TheraTEA, we discuss boy bands, 90s RnB music, and teenage crushes with a splash of interdisciplinary collaboration. Dive on in and embrace the choas! Liste...

In our first ever crossover episode, we speak with friend of the show Tricia Caiati, a board certified music therapist (MT-BC) who is also the Care Chronicles podcast host. Tricia gets into how she transitioned from a full time traveling music therapist into a new hybrid role. We also speak about burnout and the way transitions in your practice can foster a more aligned and values-driven work-life...

Cathy Thompson & Adrienne Pringle form the dynamic duo behind Beyond the Classroom, Sing It Girls, the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast, and so much more. Join us as we take a behind the scenes tour of all they have built and their entrepreneurial journeys to date. Episode Links: Website: https://beyondthestudio.ca/ Email: beyondthestudiomusic@gmail.com Instagram: @beyondthestudiomusic Playlist...

Santina Hughes is the founder, owner, and driving force behind Serenity Creative Agency, a dynamic agency committed to empowering business owners and professionals by offering them the creative necessities and expertise needed for success in today's competitive digital landscape. Episode Links: Website: https://www.serenitycreativeagency.com/ Email: info@serenitycreativeagency.com Instagram: ⁠...

Daiva Zemaitis , MTA, MT supervisor, and Reiki practitioner of Harmonia Healing + Music guides music therapists in elevating their energy and confidence. Through teaching energetic tools and self reflection exercises, Daiva helps music therapists thrive in their professional and personal lives. In this episode we talk about Davia’s music therapy influences, her journey to becoming a music therapis...

This is our final debrief for SEASON 4! In episodes 12 and 13 we spoke with JD about statistics & Dr. Susan Summers, Colleen Kehler, and Kristen DiMarco about Government Regulation . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by l...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 10 and 11 we spoke with Kim Best, Sarah Bell, & the ladies of the Synergy MT team for a two-part REAL TALK. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of important takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 8 and 9 we spoke with Dr. Sandi Curtis & welcome back the ladies of the Creative Dementia Collective . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 6 and 7 we spoke with two members of the Sophie's Place team & Roia Rafieyan, author of " Getting to NO you⁠. " Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season...

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 4 and 5 we chatted with Katie Zaccardi of the Out To Be Podcast & Rachael Finnerty of Music Therapy Academy . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by...

Let's take it back to the start of season 4! In episodes 2 and 3 we chatted with the World Congress of Music Therapy organizers & the ladies of Wellington Music Therapy Services. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by l...

In this episode, we get to spend some quality time with the fabulous Hayley Francis Cann (She/Her). Hayley is passionate about lots of things including accessibility, anti-oppressive practice, and finds her clinical passion in working with older adults, children, and in neurologic rehabilitation. She currently provides music therapy services to Bermuda and additionally, Hayley is a presenter, auth...

In this episode, we get to learn a little more about the lovely Kimberly Dolan (She/her) - Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate serving Kington, ON and area. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist. ...