The Visceral Voice Podcast

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Getting to Know Maurice Goodwin & His Transformative Approach to Voice Sep 28, 2026

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What does it mean when the voice feels tired, effortful, or even painful, but the physical demand may actually be relatively small?
In this episode, Christine sits down with Maurice Goodwin, CCC-SLP, for a conversation about his work, his approach to voice, and some of the questions that shape the way he works with singers and professional voice users.
They explore vocal fatigue, sensory processing, pain, and the possibility that the nervous system can sometimes produce a heightened experience of effort or strain in response to relatively ordinary vocal demands.
How do we tell the difference? And how might understanding that distinction change the way we approach a tired voice?
This episode gives listeners an introduction to Maurice and his work ahead of his upcoming live workshop with The Visceral Voice, Making Sense of the Tired Voice, on Tuesday, October 6 at 12 PM ET via Zoom.

Untitled EpisodeLet’s Talk Myofunctional Therapy with Renata Nehme, COM Sep 14, 2026

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What exactly is myofunctional therapy, and what can the tongue, breathing, swallowing, and oral function tell us about the bigger picture?

In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, Christine Schneider sits down with Renata Nehme, COM, for a conversation exploring the world of orofacial myofunctional therapy.

Renata walks us through what a myofunctional therapist looks at, how she approaches oral function, and why what we see the tongue doing may not always begin with the tongue itself. They discuss tongue thrust, the maxillary bones, breathing, sleep, swallowing, oral rest posture, and the relationships between structure and function.

The conversation also explores where myofunctional therapy may intersect with dentistry, speech and voice, bodywork, and other disciplines, and why collaboration can be so valuable when we’re looking at a system as interconnected as the mouth, airway, and body.

Whether you’re a singer, voice teacher, SLP, dentist, bodyworker, movement professional, or simply curious about myofunctional therapy, this episode offers another lens through which to explore the body behind the voice.

This conversation is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical, dental, or therapeutic care.

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Let’s Talk Myofunctional Therapy with Renata Nehme, COM Sep 14, 2026

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What exactly is myofunctional therapy, and what can the tongue, breathing, swallowing, and oral function tell us about the bigger picture?

In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, Christine Schneider sits down with Renata Nehme, COM, for a conversation exploring the world of orofacial myofunctional therapy.

This conversation is intended for educational purposes and is not a substitute for individualized medical, dental, or therapeutic care.

Beyond the Bite: Understanding Dental Appliances and the Whole Body with Dr. Alice Lam Sep 07, 2026

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In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, Christine Schneider welcomes Dr. Alice Lam back for a conversation exploring the wide range of dental appliances and interventions available today.

From retainers, splints, and orthotics to expanders, aligners, and sleep appliances, Dr. Lam walks us through what these different tools are designed to do, how approaches may differ between practitioners, and some of the considerations that go into determining which options may be appropriate for an individual.

The conversation also moves beyond the teeth to explore relationships between the bite, jaw, palate, airway, cranium, neck, and the rest of the body. Christine and Dr. Lam discuss the value of looking at dental intervention through a broader lens and why communication and collaboration across disciplines can be so important.

This episode is not intended to recommend one appliance or approach over another, but rather to help listeners better understand the options that exist, become more informed consumers, and know what questions they may want to ask when considering dental intervention.

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Beyond the Bite: Understanding Dental Appliances and the Whole Body with Dr. Alice Lam Sep 07, 2026

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In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, Christine Schneider welcomes Dr. Alice Lam back for a conversation exploring the wide range of dental appliances and interventions available today.

Jack Swanson: From Stage to Solution Aug 31, 2026

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In this episode of The Visceral Voice Podcast, Christine sits down with tenor Jack Swanson to talk about his career as a professional singer and the story behind Vocalise™, the enzyme-based vocal wellness product he helped create.
Together, they explore the challenges of maintaining vocal health through the demands of a professional singing career, what led Jack to search for a different approach to vocal wellness, and the science and development behind Vocalise™.
We also dive into what it means to be both a performer and an entrepreneur, how Vocalise™ differs from other products on the market, and what Jack has learned about caring for his own voice along the way.
A wonderful conversation about singing, vocal health, curiosity, and innovation with an artist who understands firsthand the demands placed on the professional voice.

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Jack Swanson: From Stage to Solution Aug 31, 2026

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Together, they explore the challenges of maintaining vocal health through the demands of a professional singing career, what led Jack to search for a different approach to vocal wellness, and the science and development behind Vocalise™.

We also dive into what it means to be both a performer and an entrepreneur, how Vocalise™ differs from other products on the market, and what Jack has learned about caring for his own voice along the way.

A wonderful conversation about singing, vocal health, curiosity, and innovation with an artist who understands firsthand the demands placed on the professional voice.

Exploring Multidisciplinary Care with Dentists, DO's and PTs - with Craig Stasio, PT MSPT Aug 18, 2026

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NEW EPISODE 🎙️
Today on The Visceral Voice Podcast, I’m joined by the brilliant Craig Stasio, PT, MSPT for a conversation exploring his work and the way he looks at the relationships between the body, the cranium, the airway, and the mouth.
Craig has a way of looking at the body that continually makes me think differently, and I am so excited for you to get to know him and his work through this conversation.
And this is just the beginning! On Wednesday, September 2nd at 12 PM ET, Craig will join us as a guest presenter for Reading the Ribcage Through the Palate, where he’ll take us deeper into how he uses the palate as a window into the organization of the ribcage.
This information is absolutely fascinating, and you do not want to miss this class.
🎧 Listen to the new episode today on your favorite podcast platform.
Then join us September 2nd to learn from Craig live!

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Exploring Multidisciplinary Care with Dentists, DO's and PTs - with Craig Stasio, PT MSPT Aug 18, 2026

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A Neurobiological Approach to Voice, Movement, and Emotion: with Mike Zhao May 04, 2026

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What if the challenges you are experiencing in your voice are not just physical?
In this conversation, I sit down with Mike Zhao to explore the deeper relationship between the brain, body, and voice. Mike brings a unique perspective, integrating biomechanics, clinical psychology, and neurobiology to understand how we move, respond, and express.
We talk about how emotional experiences live in the body, how the nervous system shapes movement and voice, and why focusing on technique alone often leaves singers feeling stuck. This conversation opens the door to a more complete understanding of voice work, one that includes not just structure, but state, perception, and lived experience.
If you have ever felt like you are doing everything “right” but something still is not clicking, this episode offers a different lens.
Mike Zhao has been a biomechanics specialist since 2016 and has developed an interdisciplinary clinical model that integrates contemporary psychoanalysis with advanced movement rehabilitation through the common language of neurobiology and systems theory. He is a credentialed clinician of the Postural Restoration Institute and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Columbia University.
This episode is an invitation to expand how you think about the voice, not just as something you produce, but as something that reflects your entire system.

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