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SpeakingBoldly
May 3, 20207 min read
How to tell others about your chronic voice disorder
How do you explain your SD or chronic voice disorder to others? Or do you? This is a topic I have personally struggled with in my journey...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 29, 20202 min read
Flow Phonation!
Alright folks, let's talk about Flow Phonation (also called "Stretch and Flow phonation). BREATH is a crucial component of voice...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 22, 20202 min read
The effects of "overthinking" when it comes to voice production
If you have a chronic voice disorder or work with those who do, you may know exactly what I'm talking about when I say "overthinking"...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 22, 20202 min read
What are "sensory" tricks for spasmodic dysphonia and how can you use these tricks functionally?
If you have spasmodic dysphonia or work with patients who have this disorder you may have heard of "sensory tricks". These are manners of...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 16, 20204 min read
It's World Voice Day! How to Appreciate Your Voice with a Chronic Communication Disorder
It’s World Voice Day! World Voice Day is all about celebrating your voice. The theme this year is “Focus on Your Voice”. I don’t think...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 15, 20203 min read
Spasmodic Dysphonia Treatment
What are Common Treatment Options for Spasmodic Dysphonia? Once diagnosed, it is helpful to discuss treatment options with your treatment...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 13, 20201 min read
Spasmodic Dysphonia? Vocal Tremor? Muscle Tension Dysphonia? How do we tell them apart?
Differentiating Spasmodic Dysphonia from Related Voice Conditions Often times, spasmodic dysphonia can mimic or present similarly to...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 12, 20202 min read
Use a straw to get a smoother voice? How?
Semi-Occluded Vocal Tract Technique: Straw Phonation! We're going back to elementary school days for this one. Blowing bubbles with a...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Let's talk some vocal hygiene
Let’s start with the don’t. Many individuals do things that they think will help their voice but in actuality may contribute to the issue...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 10, 20203 min read
Validating your feelings dealing with a chronic communication disorder
If you have a chronic voice or communication disorder it can come with many challenges. Difficulties in all aspects of your life -...
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SpeakingBoldly
Apr 5, 20204 min read
Spasmodic Dysphonia -Breaking it Down
What is spasmodic dysphonia? Spasmodic dysphonia (also called laryngeal dystonia) is a chronic, neurological voice disorder, motor speech...
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