Valerie Morehouse, a vocal coach, discusses the power of voices and how they are important for self-expression and connection. She emphasizes that our voices are unique and can contribute to personal and professional success. Valerie also highlights the importance of taking care of our voices as teachers, and offers tips on how to do so. She explains the anatomy of the vocal cords and the impact of emotions on the voice. Highlights 🎤 Our voices are crucial for self-expression and connection. 🧠 Emotions can affect our voices and our ability to use them effectively. 💪 Vocal cords are muscles that need to be protected and strengthened. 🎶 Singers and speakers should come from their "mask" and avoid using muscles in the neck. 📚 Valerie's book explores the struggles artists face and how they overcome them. 💼 Voices are essential for success in various professions, not just singing. 🗣 Taking care of our voices is crucial for teachers who rely on them all day. PDReimagined.com For more on our guest Valerie Morehouse, go to www.valeriemorehouse.com Link to"A Better Voice" (book): https://www.amazon.com/BETTER-VOICE-STRAIGHT-ENTERTAINMENT-FRONTLINES/dp/1739289978 Study on voices: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0223948