
Ryan Judd is a board-certified music therapist, guitarist, composer, and mindfulness educator with more than 25 years of experience helping neurodivergent children and adults, as well as the families who support them. He is the founder of The Rhythm Tree, a music therapy practice and online resource devoted to the therapeutic use of music. As a composer and recording artist, Ryan creates calming instrumental music for stress relief, sleep, meditation, and anxiety reduction, and his recordings have been streamed more than 420 million times. His work brings together music therapy, mindfulness, and practical tools that support calm, connection, and emotional regulation.He is also the co-founder of Cool Koala, a guided bedtime meditation app and Alexa skill for children with ADHD and anxiety, and he is currently developing Mindful Roots, a resource for parents of children with ADHD.We are keen for to hear about all of these incredible resources and the learnings that came along with them, let’s get into it!Episode Links:The Rhythm Tree Website: www.TheRhythmTree.comCool Koala Website: www.CoolKoala.coRyan Judd Music: www.RyanJuddMusic.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/RyanJuddMusicYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RyanJuddMusicInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanjuddmusicTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanjuddmusic-- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (@Chris Mouchette).Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Show produced by Olivia Maveal (@summitmusictherapy) and hosted by Hayley (@mtahayley) & Kim (@mta.kimberly).Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
Jun 11
52 min

Caitlin MacLean is the founder of Happy Place Therapy, a Child & Youth Counselling and Psychotherapy practice in East Toronto & Scarborough. Alongside her team, Caitlin offers an innovative and accessible mobile therapy model, delivering sessions through a therapy van that quite literally meets clients where they are at! This unique approach is the first of its kind in Canada. Designed with kids in mind, the therapy van is a cozy, well-equipped space filled with engaging tools for play-based and creative therapy.Caitlin believes that a strong therapeutic relationship is at the core of growth and healing. Episode Links:Caitlin's Website: https://www.happyplacetherapy.ca/ Caitlin's Instagram: @happyplace.therapyCaitlin's Email: [email protected] Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (@Chris Mouchette).Show produced by Olivia Maveal (@summitmusictherapy) and hosted by Hayley (@mtahayley) & Kim (@mta.kimberly).Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
May 24
50 min

Nicola Oddy has been a certified music therapist in Canada for over 40 years (since 1985!). She is a registered psychotherapist, supervisor, and professor at both Concordia University and Carleton University. Nicola has served our music therapy community as president of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists, journal reviewer, proceedings editor, committee member, conference coordinator, among many other contributions.Nicola's main area of interest is the use of voice in music therapy and the role of place in our perceptions of self, the world around us, and our community. Her PhD research focuses on the use of improvisational singing in Environmental Vocal Exploration. Nicola is part of the “Team behind the dream” for the upcoming Inspiration Symposium, taking place in Perth Ontario from October 2-4. This is an event organized by a community of music therapists who hope to create an experience that brings us to the heart of our practice. Presentations will be at least 50% experiential and leave participants with hands-on practical applications and ideas to inspire their practice.Episode Links:Nicola's Website: https://nicolaoddy.com/The Inspiration Symposium Website: https://www.mtinspirationsymposium2026.ca/The Singing Field Documentary: https://vimeo.com/488280046?fl=pl&fe=shBeyond the Notes Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQRsOZPxCUY-- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (@Chris Mouchette).Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Show produced by Olivia Maveal (@summitmusictherapy) and hosted by Hayley (@mtahayley) & Kim (@mta.kimberly).Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
May 10
50 min

Jodi Mclaren is a money coach, CFO, and board-certified music therapist. She offers shame-free money management support for solo-entrepreneurs and wears her therapist hat to help her clients navigate financial stress and money-related trauma that can arise along the way. Jodi is the owner of WNC Asheville Music Therapy, a private practice based in North Carolina. She has experience across a wide range of settings, including inpatient mental health and addiction recovery.For Jodi, Music Therapy is about building relationships and giving people resources to connect with themselves and each other. She has a passion for helping individuals and groups heal and thrive physically, mentally, and emotionally through music. Episode Links:Jodi's Website - https://www.jodimclaren.com/Jodi's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jodimclaren/(Resource Review) Wellness Incorporated - https://www.amazon.com/Wellness-Incorporated-Health-Entrepreneurs-Handbook/dp/0973944633/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0-- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (@Chris Mouchette).Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Show produced by Olivia Maveal (@summitmusictherapy) and hosted by Hayley (@mtahayley) & Kim (@mta.kimberly).Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
May 3
1 hr

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 6! In episodes 14 and 15 we spoke with Sarah Mapplebeck & Rachael Finnerty. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear Olivia & Kaylin's thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 6 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :) --Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850--The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing [email protected] or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
Dec 15, 2025
28 min

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 6! In episodes 12 and 13 we spoke with Kylie Klym & Justis Krar. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear Olivia & Kaylin's thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 6 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :) --Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850--The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing [email protected] or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
Nov 24, 2025
24 min

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 6! In episodes 9 and 10 we spoke with Dr. Mike Zanders & Paul Lauzon. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear Olivia & Kaylin's thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 6 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :) --Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850--The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing [email protected] or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
Nov 9, 2025
24 min

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 6! In episodes 7 and 8 we spoke with Marie Fay & Yasmin Kawar . Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear Olivia & Kaylin's thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 6 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :) --Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850--The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing [email protected] or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
Oct 26, 2025
38 min

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 6! In episodes 5 and 6 we spoke with our debrief hosts & Dannielle Caldwell. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear Olivia & Kaylin's thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 6 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :) --Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850--The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing [email protected] or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
Oct 12, 2025
35 min

Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 6! In episodes 3 and 4 we spoke with Liz Mitchell & Rhea Gibbons. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points. You get to hear Olivia & Kaylin's thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 6 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :) --Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@ablevoicepodcast or @synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. We release new episodes every other Sunday between the end of January and end of August.AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850--The Able Voice Podcast (@ablevoicepodcast) is hosted by certified music therapists Hayley Francis Cann (@mtahayley) and Kimberly Dolan (@mta.kimberly). Get in touch with Hayley and/or Kim by emailing [email protected] or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
Sep 28, 2025
26 min
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