What happens when your voice doesn’t respond the way it used to?

In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, Mindy Pack dives into one of the most important and often feared of topics for singers: vocal injury and recovery.

We explore the early warning signs that many performers ignore, what to do when something feels off, and how to safely rebuild your voice with confidence and care.

This episode goes beyond technique. It addresses the physical, emotional, and psychological impact of vocal injury and how to move forward with greater awareness and resilience.

In this episode we explore the following:

✔ Early warning signs of vocal injury
✔ Why singers ignore symptoms — and the risks
✔ What to do when your voice feels “off”
✔ The truth about vocal rest
✔ The emotional impact of vocal injury
✔ How to rebuild trust in your voice
✔ Safe return to singing and performance
✔ Daily habits for vocal longevity

If your voice is your instrument, this conversation is essential listening.

Find Mindy Here:

• mindypack.com
• instagram.com/mindypack
• instagram.com/voicestraw
• spotify.com/embed/playlist/4SIzKmgkVISEgOx6pnW84j
• linkedin.com/in/mindy-pack
• facebook.com/MindyPackStudio

Voice Straw:

• voicestraw.com
• Discount code: VOICEANDBEYOND (at checkout)

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Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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What does it really take to perform at the highest level, night after night, without burning out your voice?

In Part 1 of this powerful two-part series, voice specialist Mindy Pack shares insights from working with elite singers and touring artists at the highest level of the music industry.

Mindy is a master vocal coach specialising in vocal health, rehabilitation, and performance. She holds a Certificate in Clinical Vocology from the National Centre for Voice and Speech, is certified in laryngeal manipulation, and is also a licensed massage therapist integrating voice science, body awareness, and performance strategy, offering a holistic approach to vocal health and longevity.

Mindy has worked with some of the world’s leading artists, including Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Noah Kahan, Chappell Roan, The Lumineers, and Sabrina Carpenter, just to name a few, helping them sustain their voices at the highest level of performance.

In today’s episode we explore:

✔ How Mindy began working with high-profile singers
✔ What elite performers struggle with behind the scenes
✔ The true demands of touring life
✔ How singers maintain stamina and endurance
✔ Why voice care must extend beyond technique
✔ The role of the body in vocal performance

Mindy teaches us that singing at a high level is not just about talent — it’s about sustainability, awareness, and preparation. Part 2 will be released next week.

Find Mindy Here:

• mindypack.com
• instagram.com/mindypack
• instagram.com/voicestraw
• spotify.com/embed/playlist/4SIzKmgkVISEgOx6pnW84j
• linkedin.com/in/mindy-pack
• facebook.com/MindyPackStudio

Voice Straw:

• voicestraw.com
• Discount code: VOICEANDBEYOND (at checkout)

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Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
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In this inspiring episode of A Voice and Beyond, Dr Debra Clary, renowned leadership strategist, researcher, executive coach, Tedx Speaker and author of the upcoming book The Curiosity Curve, reveals why curiosity is one of the most powerful tools we have for transformation.

With over 40 years of leadership experience working with iconic global brands like Coca-Cola, Frito-Lay, Jack Daniel’s, and Humana, Dr Clary brings rare insight into how curiosity fuels innovation, dissolves fear-based culture, repairs and strengthens relationships, combats burnout, and helps leaders navigate an increasingly complex world.

Together, we dive into:

✔ The Curiosity Curve — Dr Clary’s revolutionary model and assessment
✔ Why curiosity is a strategic imperative in today’s world
✔ How curiosity rewires the brain and increases creativity
✔ The surprising ways curiosity reduces burnout and emotional exhaustion
✔ Why fear, not failure, is the biggest barrier to curiosity
✔ How curiosity can transform relationships, conflict, and communication
✔ How leaders can build curious, innovative, connected cultures
✔ Curiosity in the age of AI and why it’s our most human advantage

Dr Clary’s story is rich with wisdom, heart, and hard-won insight. Whether you’re a leader, a creator, a teacher, or someone longing for a deeper sense of purpose and connection, this conversation will inspire you to see your life through a more expansive lens.

Find Debra Here:

• debraclary.com/
• linkedin.com/in/drdebraclary/
• facebook.com/drdebraclary/
• youtube.com/@debraclary/videos
• instagram.com/drdebraclary/
• instagram.com/the_curiosity_curve/

Book:

• The Curiosity Curve - amazon.com/Curiosity-Curve-Leaders-Transformation-Questions/dp/1639081380

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Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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Are you feeling constantly tired and run down, or finding that your body simply isn’t bouncing back the way it used to?

The reason may lie deeper than we often realize, at the level of our cells.

In Part 2 of this two-part conversation, I’m once again joined by clinical pharmacist, wellness expert, educator, and founder of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, Dr. Nayan Patel. Since 1999, Dr Patel has worked closely with physicians to custom-develop medication and hormone protocols for patients ranging from everyday individuals to CEOs, celebrities, and medical professionals.

Dr Patel is also the author of The Glutathione Revolution and a frequent guest on leading health and longevity podcasts, where he shares groundbreaking insights into cellular health and antioxidant support.

In this episode, we explore the powerful role of glutathione, a molecule often referred to as the “master antioxidant". Despite its crucial role in human health and longevity, many people, myself included until recently, have never heard of it. Yet glutathione may be one of the most important molecules in the body.

Dr Patel explains how supporting glutathione levels can help improve energy, strengthen resilience, support detoxification, and protect our cells from the damaging effects of oxidative stress. What I particularly appreciated about this conversation is how Dr Patel translates complex science into practical, empowering knowledge that anyone can understand and apply.

Listen now if you’re interested in understanding how your body functions at a deeper level and how to support your long-term health and vitality. This conversation offers valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

Find Dr. Patel Here:

• aurowellness.com
• instagram.com/Aurowellness
• facebook.com/aurowellness
• tiktok.com/@auro.wellness
• youtube.com/@aurowellness

Book:

• The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant - www.amazon.com/Glutathione-Revolution-Disease-Increase-Antioxidant/dp/03068739

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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Hormone health impacts everything—energy, mood, sleep, metabolism, confidence, and how we show up in our lives. Yet for so many people, hormone care feels confusing, overwhelming, or dismissive.

In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr Nayan Patel, clinical pharmacist, educator, and founder of Central Drugs Compounding Pharmacy, a nationally respected leader in hormone therapy and personalised pharmaceutical care.

With over two decades of experience working alongside functional and integrative physicians, Dr. Patel brings clarity to what’s often misunderstood. We unpack why “normal” lab ranges don’t always equal optimal health, how personalised hormone therapy truly works, and what patients can do to advocate for care that actually reflects how they feel.

In this episode, we also talk about:

• Why hormone health is often misunderstood
• Early signs your hormones may be out of balance
• Hormone changes in perimenopause, menopause, and men over 40
• Safety, regulation, and quality in compounded hormone therapy

If you’ve ever been told “your labs are fine” while feeling anything but, this conversation will empower you with insight, language, and next steps.

Find Dr. Patel Here:

• aurowellness.com
• instagram.com/Aurowellness
• facebook.com/aurowellness
• tiktok.com/@auro.wellness
• youtube.com/@aurowellness

Book:

• The Glutathione Revolution: Fight Disease, Slow Aging, and Increase Energy with the Master Antioxidant - www.amazon.com/Glutathione-Revolution-Disease-Increase-Antioxidant/dp/0306873974

Products:

• aurowellness.com

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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What does it actually take to lead with confidence — especially when the pressure is on?

In this powerful episode of A Voice and Beyond, I sit down with leadership and performance coach Suzanne Smith, a specialist in high-performance psychology and self-leadership. Suzanne works with executives, professionals, and high-achieving individuals to build resilience, executive presence, and sustainable confidence from the inside out.

Her approach combines performance psychology, behavioural strategy, and practical leadership tools, helping individuals move from self-doubt and hesitation to clarity and decisive action.

In this conversation, we unpack:

✔ Why confidence is a result of action — not a prerequisite
✔ The psychology behind high performance under pressure
✔ How to lead yourself before leading others
✔ Practical strategies to build resilience and emotional regulation
✔ What separates consistent high performers from those who stay stuck

Suzanne shares tangible frameworks that you can apply immediately, whether you’re leading a team, building a creative career, navigating career transitions, or simply ready to step into your next level.

This isn’t leadership theory; it’s leadership in action.

If you’ve been waiting to feel “ready” before stepping up, this episode will challenge that mindset and give you the tools to move forward anyway.

🎧 Press play. Then choose one courageous action today.

Find Suzanne Here:

• Website: https://www.meetsuzanne.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannesmithtx
• Instagram: @suzannensmithmba
• X (Twitter): @snstexas

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• Website: https://socialimpactarchitects.com
• Social TrendSpotter Newsletter: https://socialtrendspotter.substack.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/social-impact-architects
• Instagram:  @socialtrendspot
• X (Twitter): @socialtrendspot
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SocialImpactArchitects

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
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What if conflict in your relationship wasn’t a sign something is wrong — but an invitation to grow?

In Part 2 of this transformative conversation, Terry and Carol Moss share the practical tools that help couples move from emotional reactivity to emotional maturity — and how small mindset shifts can radically change communication, intimacy, and trust.

They introduce The Three Keys to Emotionally Thriving Relationships and explain why emotional health, not chemistry, is what sustains love long-term.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in cycles of miscommunication, emotional distance, or repeated arguments, this episode will help you understand that thriving relationships are not built on perfection — they are built on emotional safety, humility, and a willingness to grow.

You don’t need a different partner.
You may need a different level of emotional awareness.

This episode will leave you with hope, clarity, and practical next steps to strengthen your most important relationships.

Find Terry & Carol Here:

• Website: https://onefleshministries.org
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/onefleshministries/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneFleshMinistries

Books:

• Whole You Before Two: How Emotional Wholeness Transforms Every Relationship
  https://www.amazon.com.au/Whole-You-Before-Two-Relationship-ebook/dp/B0FN6N23HD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=151Z...
• In The Beginning It Was Not So: Seven Marriage Lessons Learned In The Garden
  https://www.amazon.com.au/Beginning-Was-Not-So-Marriage-eb

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• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
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What if the biggest relationship breakthrough you’ll ever experience doesn’t start with “finding the right person” but with becoming a whole person?

In Part 1 of this deeply honest and hope-filled conversation, relationship coaches, authors and founders of the One Flesh Ministry, Terry and Carol Moss, share their powerful personal journeys through divorce, abuse, heartbreak, and emotional rebuilding and how those experiences led them to discover a life-changing truth:

Healthy relationships begin with emotional wholeness.

Drawing from their book Whole You Before Two, Terry and Carol explain why so many people bring hidden wounds into relationships, how emotional immaturity shows up in everyday conflict, and why doing your own inner work is the most loving thing you can do, for yourself and for the people in your life.

This episode is for anyone who has ever thought:
“Why do I keep repeating the same relationship patterns?”
“Why does love feel harder than it should?”
“Is it possible to start again — healthier this time?”

It is. And it starts with you.

Find Terry & Carol Here:

• Website: https://onefleshministries.org
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/onefleshministries/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OneFleshMinistries

Books:

• Whole You Before Two: How Emotional Wholeness Transforms Every Relationship
  https://www.amazon.com.au/Whole-You-Before-Two-Relationship-ebook/dp/B0FN6N23HD/ref=sr_1_1?crid=151Z...
• In The Beginning It Was Not So: Seven Marriage Lessons Learned In The Garden
  

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• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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What if the only thing standing between you and the life you want is the moment you decide to begin?

In this milestone 200th solo episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m sharing the biggest lessons I’ve learned about confidence, fear, reinvention, burnout, and finding your true voice, not just as a singer, but as a human being travelling through life and all its challenges.

This episode is for creatives, performers, entrepreneurs, and anyone who knows they’re meant for more but feels stuck, scared, or not “ready yet”.

You’ll learn:
✔ Why confidence comes after action
✔ How to move forward when fear is loud
✔ What 200 conversations taught me about courage
✔ The mindset shift that changes everything

This episode is dedicated to the listeners, just like you, who’ve walked beside me, the brilliant line-up of guests who’ve trusted me with their most personal stories and shared their wisdom, knowledge and life lessons; and the teams who’ve supported the show behind the scenes.

So, if there’s something in your life you’ve been putting off because you don’t feel “ready”… this episode is for you.

I am here cheering for you and celebrating with you.

Find Marisa online:

• Website: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarisaleenaismith/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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Fertility isn’t just about reproduction; it’s a powerful indicator of overall health, hormonal balance, and resilience.

In this episode of A Voice and Beyond, I’m joined by Dr Marina Straszak-Suri, a highly respected OBGYN and an assistant professor at the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa for over 30 years, providing care to women during all stages of life. Drawing on both modern reproductive medicine and holistic, evidence-based lifestyle strategies, Dr Marina offers clarity and empowerment in an area where many feel overwhelmed or unheard.

In this deeply informative and reassuring conversation, we explore how to:

• Decode your cycle and understand your body’s signals
• Improve egg and sperm quality through proven lifestyle shifts
• Navigate stress, sleep, nutrition, and environmental toxins
• Explore natural supplements that actually make a difference
• Restore your sense of agency and hope, no matter your age or diagnosis

Whether you’re planning for pregnancy, preserving your options, or simply wanting to understand your body on a deeper level, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and practical insight.

Find Marina Here:

• Website: https://drmarinaobgyn.com/
• linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-straszak-suri-md-frcsc-9b32351a/?originalSubdomain=ca
• FB: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064823585003
• Insta: https://www.instagram.com/dr.marina.obgyn?igsh=MTJ4ZHJjbXp0OWU1

Resources:

• Free report – "Seven Tips to Optimize Your Chance of a Healthy Pregnancy" at https://drmarinaobgyn.com/freereport

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• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marisa.lee.12
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@avoiceandbeyond3519/videos

Resources:

• MLN Coaching Program: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/mentoring/
• Schedule a Free Clarity Call: https://calendly.com/info-56015/discovery 
• Gratitude Journal: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/in-gratitude-my-daily-self-journal/
• Download your eBook: Thriving in a Creative Industry: https://drmarisaleenaismith.com/product/ebook-thriving-in-a-creative-industry-dr-marisa-lee-naismith/

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