Tell Me Bout It

After a couple of months away, Tell Me ’Bout It is back. This short episode marks the end of a brief hiatus and a return to sharing stories, ideas, and knowledge. Tune in for a quick life update, a reflection on stepping back, and a preview of what’s coming up in future episodes. Check Us Out On Socials! IG: @cdspeech TikTok: @cdspeech Website: cdspeech.com

In this episode, we sit down with Renée Yoxon, a nonbinary, trans voice teacher based in Montreal, Canada, on a mission to help trans and nonbinary individuals find their voice with comfort, confidence, and gender euphoria. With over a decade of voice-teaching experience, a background in physics, jazz, and songwriting, Renée is rewriting the narrative around voice training. Renée offers more than...

In this episode of Tell Me 'Bout It , I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with Joanne Cazeau , a licensed speech-language pathologist, entrepreneur, and the powerhouse behind Koze Speech Therapy and Beyond Babbles . Joanne has built a thriving private practice while also using her platform to empower families with accessible, practical tools to support early communication and child develop...

In this episode of Tell Me 'Bout It , Christopher Donoso, M.S.,SLP, explores the deeper meaning of rest —beyond just getting a good night’s sleep. Whether you’re a voice user, speech therapist, or someone navigating burnout, this conversation touches on the physical, emotional, and vocal aspects of recovery. We’ll talk about: ✔️ What vocal rest really looks like (and why it’s harder than it sounds...

In this episode of Tell Me 'Bout It , I sit down with Occupational Therapist and Co-Owner of Little Milestones for Small Discoveries, Latrenda Zabaleta. Based in Jersey City, NJ, Latrenda shares how her work in early intervention sparked a passion for deeper community impact—ultimately leading her to co-found her own brick-and-mortar therapy center. We dive into the realities of launching a small...

In this Pride Month episode of Tell Me 'Bout It , I’m getting personal. I open up about what it was like to come out while in graduate school—navigating my identity, my career, and the very field that would one day become my passion. It wasn’t always easy, but discovering who I was helped shape the clinician I am today. We’ll also dive into gender-affirming voice care—what it is, why it matters, a...

In this episode, I dive into why voice therapy shouldn't be a niche practice. Everyone uses their voice daily, from typical vocal users to vocal athletes like teachers, coaches, and business leaders. I explore how crucial our voices are in every aspect of life and share a personal story about discovering the power of my own voice. Plus, we discuss the need for better insurance coverage for voice t...

In Episode 2 of Tell Me 'Bout It , I’m joined by my very first guest—Sasha Divain, an Estill Master Trainer and voice professor based in New York City. Recorded during a quick break at the Bridge to AI conference in Tampa, we dive into the world of Estill Voice Training from Sasha’s perspective. With a strong background in professional voice and a passion for teaching, Sasha brings both technical...

Welcome to the very first episode of Tell Me 'Bout It ! I’m Christopher Donoso—Speech-Language Pathologist, voice therapist, and your guide through all things voice. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing how this podcast came to be, why voice work matters, and what you can expect in future episodes. Whether you're a fellow clinician, a curious creative, or someone on a vocal journey of your own—the...