Ep 5: Supporting Vocal Recovery: Understanding Trauma's Impact on the Voice

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Singing For Our Minds

Together Productions

8 episodes

1 week ago

Singing For Our Minds is a podcast about the power of group singing to uplift, heal, and connect. Hosted by Jeremy Haneman, Aga Serugo-Lugo, and Nicola Wydenbach, each episode dives into themes like mental wellbeing, communication, imposter syndrome and much more. With expert guests, practical tips, and inspiring stories, it’s a must-listen for group singing leaders, vocalists, musicians, and anyone passionate about creating inclusive singing spaces that foster real change. Produced by Together Productions.

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Ep 5: Supporting Vocal Recovery: Understanding Trauma's Impact on the Voice

Singing For Our Minds

31 minutes 53 seconds

6 months ago

Ep 5: Supporting Vocal Recovery: Understanding Trauma's Impact on the Voice

In this episode, hosted by Nicola Wydenbach, guests Darren Abrahams and Nadine Benjamin discuss the complex ways trauma can affect the voice and how singing leaders can support vocal recovery and resilience. Abrahams, a trauma therapist and coach, emphasises the importance of a regulated nervous system in leading groups, while Benjamin, an acclaimed soprano, shares her personal journey from trauma to healing. They offer insights and strategies for recognising and addressing trauma-related behaviours in singers, highlighting the crucial role of community and self-care for leaders in creating a safe and therapeutic musical environment.

00:00 Introduction to Vocal Trauma

00:14 Meet Our Experts: Darren Abrahams and Nadine Benjamin

02:42 Defining Trauma: A Deep Dive

04:27 Personal Stories of Trauma and Singing

07:26 Clinical Insights on Trauma and the Voice

09:39 Recognising Trauma Responses in Singers

15:42 Strategies for Singing Leaders

17:50 The Importance of Self-Care for Leaders

25:22 Understanding the Vagus Nerve

28:44 Practical Resources and Exercises

33:15 Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Presenters: Nicola Wydenbach

Producer: Julia Valentini

Editor: Nouria Bah

Music: Will Gardner