The Voice Coach Podcast

This is a question I get asked a lot: what is better for my vocal health, steaming or nebulising? You'll learn the difference between them, how they affect the vocal tract and the voice, and how to do them properly. I also share my nebulising and steaming routines, which moment of the day is better for each of them, and more.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
The differences between steaming and nebulising
What hot steam and cold droplets do to your voice and your vocal tract
Which one of the two is the best option to hydrate your vocal cords
The risks of nebulising and steaming
Nic's nebulising and steaming routine

Whether you want to relax after a long day of work, or to start your day and eliminate the croaky morning voice, you’ll find benefits in steaming or nebulising. So which one will you choose?
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Are you one of those who "can't find the time" to do a proper voice warm up? If so, listen to today's episode, because I'll teach you how your vocal warm up can actually help you save time and how to blend it with your morning routines and holistic practices.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
Warming up your voice can help you spend less time editing
How vocal warm ups can help you expand your vocal potential
The benefits of blending vocal warm ups with any holistic practices

Warming up your voice is about reminding your vocal cords about their true potential. It is the time to show your voice the pitches, the highs and lows it can reach, the tonal changes, the depth, the range, and the emotions it can express.
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This week, I'm sharing five of the most common mistakes I see people making in their speaking voice warm ups. I'll explain why you shouldn't extend your warm ups for too long, improvise and go without a plan or focus exclusively on your vocal folds. I’ll also share my thoughts on singing to warm your voice, starting your routine with tongue twisters, and much more.
What You'll Learn In This Episode:
What happens to your voice when you stretch your vocal warm up too much
The issue with starting your warm ups with a tongue twister
How planning your warm ups can help you get the best out of them
The truth about singing to warm up your voice
Paying attention to the whole body when warming up your voice

Warming up your voice is crucial for your long-term vocal maintenance and care. It benefits your voice, your body as a whole and even your soul. That is one more reason to make it an enjoyable part of your routine and not a long and unpleasant session of total discomfort.
Resources mentioned:
Join the waitlist for my upcoming book - https://nicolaredman.com/book-waitlist/
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In today's episode, I'll answer why your voice gets to a higher pitch whenever you are nervous or emotional, and how to gain more control over it in these situations. I'll also share three things you can do to counteract the effect of those emotions in your voice, which will help you in the moment of speaking itself.
What You Will Learn In This Episode:
Why your voice changes when the nerves kick in
How tension affects your voice pitch
How warmups and body stretches can help you control your voice pitch
The importance of staying grounded while speaking

So warmups, stretching and increasing your grounding and stability are great ways of helping yourself to reduce the moments when you feel trapped in a higher pitch, or when your expressive range is reduced.
Resources:
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Episode 012 How To Do A Spine Roll and Prepare the Body for Voice Work: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/012-how-to-do-a-spine-roll-and-prepare-the-body-for-voice-work/id1551530536?i=1000512028187
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In this episode, I'll share my top tips to prevent reflux during the holiday season. You'll also learn how reflux affects your voicing, how to adjust your routine to avoid experiencing it throughout the year, and more.
What Is Covered:
What is Laryngopharyngeal reflux and how can it affect your voice
How to avoid experiencing reflux during the holidays
The benefits of having your meals as early as you can
How to use gravity in your favour to prevent reflux
The benefits of hydration, proper rest and healthy eating habits

To avoid experiencing the voice-crippling effects of reflux, you need to adopt a holistic approach to taking care of your health. Every bit counts, from proper rest to hydration, a balanced and healthy diet, and lowering stress.
Resources:
Join Vocally Free for 2023: https://nicolaredman.com/voice-masterclasses-2023/
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074 The Vocal Empowerment Series - Nic’s Chat to Tor Spence of VoiceFitUK

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