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Eloise Stager CST-D: The Rare and Most Common Types of EDS, Focusing on the Most Common- Hypermobility Feb 26, 2024

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Dive into a profound exploration of Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome on The Visceral Voice Podcast with your host Christine Schneider. In this episode, Christine sits down with
Eloise Strager, a Licensed Massage Therapist and CranioSacral Therapist in western CT specializing in working with people with hypermobility conditions such as the Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes. She is diplomate certified with the Upledger Institute, and also a certified study group leader, teaching assistant, and techniques examiner.

Briefly explore a few of the 14 types of EDS, with a spotlight on the most prevalent one - hypermobility. Eloise shares invaluable insights into the common comorbidities, signs, and symptoms associated with EDS, providing a comprehensive understanding of this often misunderstood condition.

Discover the importance of building a multidisciplinary team to support individuals with EDS in their unique journeys. Eloise delves into practical strategies, empowering both patients and healthcare professionals alike.

Join Christine and Eloise in this enlightening conversation that aims to raise awareness, foster understanding, and inspire compassion for those navigating life with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. Tune in to gain a deeper appreciation for the resilience of the human spirit and the strength found in community.
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Ron Hruska: Asymmetry, Pressure and Flow. The brilliance of the voice and body! Oct 09, 2023

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Ron Hruska, founder of The Postural Restoration Institute. We discuss the human body as a pressure system, the bodies innate asymmetries, common compensatory patterns, and how it relates to the hypopharynx, larynx, mandible and cranium.
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Ron Hruska: Asymmetry, Pressure and Flow. The brilliance of the voice and body! Oct 09, 2023

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Alex Greene: Trauma modalities and coping strategies for trauma, anxiety and stress management Sep 11, 2023

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In this episode, i have a conversation with Alex Green of Red Beard Somatic Therapy.
Alex Greene is a somatic coach and licensed bodywork therapist with certifications and training in mutiple somatic approaches including Somatic Experiencing, Internal Family Systems, DARe attachment work, TRE® Tension & Trauma Releasing Exercises, Structural Integration, the Feldenkrais Method and others. Alex is founder and director of Red Beard Somatic Therapy - a group practice specializing in multimodal somatic therapies both online and in Boulder, Colorado and Madison, Wisconsin. Besides his one on one client work, Alex is a passionate educator as a Certification Trainer for TRE® as well as the host of the Red Beard Embodiment Podcast.
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Alex Greene: Trauma modalities and coping strategies for trauma, anxiety and stress management Sep 11, 2023

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Two Conversations: Voice Rehabilitation and the Evolution of the "Children's Chorus" framework Aug 14, 2023

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In this episode, I have a conversation with Philip Andrew Doucette. We discuss voice rehabilitation and the different roles of a SLP, SVS and a Vocologist. We then talk about the evolution of the 'Children's Chorus' and the framework around it.
Phil Doucette ("doo-SET") is member of the Voice Care Team at Philadelphia Ear Nose and Throat Associates. He is a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and Singing Voice Specialist.
His interest in voice has taken him down many paths as a performer, collaborator, teacher, conductor, researcher, and clinician. As a performer and artistic collaborator, he has extensive professional experience in a variety of styles including opera, oratorio, operetta, choral, musical theater, folk, rock, and pop, and jazz, as well as non-western traditions including classical Arabic and Indian (Hindustani and Carnatic) song.
Phil is an active choral conductor, serving as the Associate Director of the Wilmington Children's Chorus since 2009. He is also Associate Conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir.
He has been a featured presenter on issues relating to testosterone-dominant voice change at regional American Choral Directors Association events and has been a presenting lecturer at several colleges and universities on a variety of issues including voice health and pedagogy as well as care for the high-performance voice user. He also serves on the editorial board of the Journal of Voice.
Phil holds a Master of Music in Voice Performance and Pedagogy from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology from West Chester University. He is a member of The National Association of Teachers of Singing, The Voice Foundation, The American Speech and Hearing Association, the American Guild of Musical Artists, and The American Choral Directors Association.
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Two Conversations: Voice Rehabilitation and the Evolution of the "Children's Chorus" framework Aug 14, 2023

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Matt Cahill: Integrating movement and nature with voice training Jun 26, 2023

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In this episode, I have a conversation with my dear friend, Matt Cahill about his work as an artist, actor, teacher, alexander practitioner, and producer and how he integrates movement and nature into his work as a teacher and with his company Hogfish.
Matt Cahill performs internationally in musical theater, opera, film, and television and is dedicated to teaching the next generation of singer-actors in all genres.
Matt has taught, administrated, directed productions, and developed curriculum for the 21st century singing-actor at pre-eminent organizations from grade school through professionals. Currently he teaches at the Lindemann Young Artist Development Program of the Metropolitan Opera, the Circle in the Square Theatre School, and privately in New York and Maine.
Matt recently founded Hogfish, a regenerative arts and artist training company. Hogfish is building an artistic sanctuary and body of work dedicated to restoring creative and physical health to individuals, communities, and the earth.
Check out their summer program at www.hogfish.org
@mattymocahill @hogfishme
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Matt Cahill: Integrating movement and nature with voice training Jun 26, 2023

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Adjudicating Elite Vocal Competititions: with Melissa Wegner Jun 05, 2023

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In this episode I have a conversation with my amazing colleague Melissa Wegner about adjudicating elite vocal competitions. We discuss what is involved in adjudicating, various judging categories, what the judges are looking for, the difference between competitions for the artist vs for the teacher, her experience as the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera's Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition, and more.
Melissa Wegner is the Executive Director of the Metropolitan Opera’s Lindemann Young Artist Development Program and the Laffont Competition. She is responsible for identifying, awarding, and developing the world’s most promising operatic talent. Having joined the artistic staff of the Met in 2011, she hears artists in stage and screening auditions at the Met and is additionally responsible for casting the Met’s New Opera Commissions workshops.
To learn more please go to Metopera.org/LYADP and metopera.org/competition
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