About this episode
Chris and Xand discuss the complexities of the voice with speech and language therapist Lydia Hart.
Chris and Xand continue their conversation about the complexities of the voice with speech and language therapist, Lydia Hart. They ask why so many of us cringe at the sound of our own voice and whether it’s really possible to change it. They explore how adjusting the way we speak can shape how others respond to us, hear from Lydia about the most common issues she sees in the clinic and find out why voice work often turns out to be about far more than just sound. If you’d like to share your thoughts on this or any other topic covered on the podcast, you email us at whatsupdocs@bbc.co.uk or Whatsapp on 08000 665 123. Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken Guest: Lydia Hart Producer: Maia Miller-Lewis Executive Producer: Rami Tzabar Editor: Jo Rowntree Researcher: Grace Revill Tech Lead: Reuben Huxtable Social Media: Leon Gower Digital Lead: Richard Berry Composer: Phoebe McFarlane Sound Design: Ruth Rainey At the BBC: Assistant Commissioner: Greg Smith Commissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts A Loftus Media production for BBC Radio 4.
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris van Tulleken, Xand van Tulleken
Guest: Lydia Hart
Topics covered
- voice
- speech therapy
- self-perception
- communication
- voice issues
Keywords
- voice
- speech therapy
- self-perception
- communication
- voice issues
- Lydia Hart
- BBC Radio 4
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BBC Radio 4, Loftus Media
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