In this episode, I have a conversation with one of my best friends, Natalie Jensen, about the loss of her husband, Jared. Natalie opens up about 
- situations that can complicate traumatic and mourning experiences
- the loss of not only Jared, but also her life as it was with Jared
- her gratitude for the multitude of support she had through this loss
-  the experience of going through a trial process and how that can affect a healing process
- how her therapist Keith, walked beside her and prepared her for what she would experience during the trial (I chose to cut this section - but we lost Keith June 18, 2012 - which was an incredible loss to both of us)
- how performing is part of her DNA and how it was to go to her first audition after suffering such a tragic event
- the difference between a Grieving Process and a Mourning Process, and the importance of both. 
- how Jareds death was a catalyst for her work with survivors and those suffering from Big T trauma in her working toward clinical social work licensure


Disclaimer - Natalie and I are discussing homicide in this interview. Please listen at your own discretion.

This episode is in Loving Memory of
Officer Jared S Jensen
2/5/76 - 2/22/06

'You are seen in the falling of the leaves, the perfection of each snow flake, the rising of the sun, the flight of each butterfly, the appearance of each crow. You are etched in our hearts, where you will forever live on.'


resources-

https://www.centerforloss.com/

griefshare.org

https://grief.com/

aftertalk.org

https://www.compassionatefriends.org/

http://www.pomc.com/

https://toko-pa.com/2019/07/24/grief-is-healing-in-motion/

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In this episode, I have a conversation with my friend Salli Garrigan about her experience as a survivor of the Columbine shooting. We discuss the role that music and singing had in her life through her healing process and how this tragic event helped shape her voice as a performer, and an advocate.

The Rebels Project - Mass Shooting and trauma support
https://www.therebelsproject.org/

Moms Demand Action
https://momsdemandaction.org/

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In this episode, I have a conversation with the great Sheri Sanders, from Rock the Audition: A Masterclass in Auditioning for Rock Musicals. We discuss how she became the Worlds preeminent 'rock' repertoire coach and audition cut arranger, challenges she feels singers face when singing rock music, what she feels singers should know about singing pop/rock music, finding what makes you unique, and more!

https://www.instagram.com/sherisandersrocks/

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In this episode, I interview NYC voice teacher Mike Ruckles. Mike debunks common daily pre-show consumption superstitions, and sets us straight with what is a vocal myth vs the truth. New research is coming out everyday, and both Mike and I try to stay as up to date as possible. We understand that, as with anything, information can change based on new findings.

Kerrie Obert’s video on tongue retraction
https://vimeo.com/346033186?fbclid=IwAR2FHk9Pm3Emv9xPhaSCupn348OtclgRlzbAFzdHpnt0z0O5qGeOnsYwrUc

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In this episode, I talk with my friend Abby Mueller about pillars of health, and what it is like behind the scenes of a Broadway show.

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In this episode, I talk with NYC voice teacher Andrew Byrne. Andrew talks to us about his brain based voice training approach, and how he brings his knowledge and study of Neuroscience into his voice studio.

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In this episode, I talk with voice teacher Jared Trudeau about the similarities and differences of the male and female voice, healthy belting technique, falsetto, and more!

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