The Agentic Voice

In episode four, Petty Clapback, co-hosts Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne are joined by special guest, Brian Petty, to discuss transitioning from a performance career to a clinical one. They also discuss discrimination and social support as social determinants of health. The peer support found in affinity groups such as L’Gasp – the LGBTQIA Caucus of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Associat...

In episode 3, Agency in Forgiveness, Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne talk about forgiveness with special guest, Dr. Kittie Verdolini Abbott. Forgiveness is a shift in motivation away from retaliation and avoidance towards increased goodwill for the perceived wrongdoer. It plays a vital role in restoring social relationships, and positively impacts personal wellbeing and society at large. As a protec...

In episode two, ¡Viva Las Vagus! Counteracting Stress with the Relaxation Response, Geneva Mayne and Kristen Ruiz talk about how we can cultivate the relaxation response to improve our vagal tone. This is an agentic practice for those dealing with stressors and trauma. Simple ways to improve vagal tone at home include: mindfulness, exercise, meditation and deep breathing. The Agentic Voice Podcast...

In episode one, Build Your Tribe, cohosts Kristen Ruiz and Geneva Mayne discuss two agentic practices for people who have experienced trauma.  They are to encourage the expression of gratitude and show signals of care through social support . These protective factors buffer the body against the harmful effects of toxic stress. According to Dr. Kristen Neff, PhD , being kind to yourself throug...