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.

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Presenters: Drs Chris and Xand van Tulleken

Guest: Lydia HartProducer: Maia Miller-LewisExecutive Producer: Rami TzabarEditor: Jo RowntreeResearcher: Grace RevillTech Lead: Reuben HuxtableSocial Media: Leon GowerDigital Lead: Richard BerryComposer: Phoebe McFarlaneSound Design: Ruth Rainey

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Assistant Commissioner: Greg SmithCommissioning Editor: Rhian Roberts

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