Freeing the Natural Voice Part 2 (w/Katie)

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In this episode, I’m back with hypnotherapist Katie Crooks for part two of our discussion. This time, she takes us deep into the world of vocal work — way beyond just mechanics and pronunciation. We’re talking voice, resonance, vibration, identity, culture, and self-expression. It’s a doozy. Whether you’re an actor, a speaker, or just curious about finding your most authentic voice, this conversation is packed with tools, insights, and plenty of inspiration.

Connect with Katie 🌐:

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theartistshypnotherapist/

Website - https://www.katiecrooks.com/

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RESOURCES

Freeing the Natural Voice by Kristin Linklater - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/2355824|

Katie’s Podcast about Hypnosis - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/wsh443-katie-crooks-on-voice-hypnosis-flow/id893380945?i=1000698056659

Teaching accents via history by Tom Burke - https://www.tomburkevoice.com/

The Science of Brainwaves - https://nhahealth.com/brainwaves-the-language/

And hey, thanks for listening! 🎧💖

TIMECODES

0:00 Voice Work Isn’t Just for Actors

07:15 The ‘Soul Voice’

10:02 Resonance, Placement & Vibration

18:05 What You Want vs. What You Actually Need

26:00 Cultural Expectations vs. Pronunciation Rules

31:22 ‘Correct’ Resonance is Subjective

36:51 The Role of Brainwaves

44:48 Hypnosis Myths

50:00 Freeing Yourself to Speak Naturally

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