My Voice, My Way
Podcast Description
A podcast about Speech disorders. Hi, I'm Margaret Stoddart. I suffer with a voice condition called Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia. I have suffered with this condition for around 6 years and have had various forms of treatment including, Speech and Language, Laryngeal Massage and now Botox. The purpose of starting these podcasts is to raise awareness of these conditions as I believe there is not enough known in the UK, despite 10% of the population suffering from related conditions. I am an Area Contact Leader for Dysphonia International. If you would like to share your experiences please do get in touch and I will arrange to 'chat' with you. Together we can raise awareness!
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Focuses on speech disorders such as Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia, with episodes featuring personal narratives about treatments and daily challenges. Examples include discussions about the impact of these conditions on personal lives, treatment updates, and interviews with friends and family.

A podcast about Speech disorders. Hi, I’m Margaret Stoddart. I suffer with a voice condition called Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia. I have suffered with this condition for around 6 years and have had various forms of treatment including, Speech and Language, Laryngeal Massage and now Botox. The purpose of starting these podcasts is to raise awareness of these conditions as I believe there is not enough known in the UK, despite 10% of the population suffering from related conditions. I am an Area Contact Leader for Dysphonia International. If you would like to share your experiences please do get in touch and I will arrange to ‘chat’ with you. Together we can raise awareness!
In today's episode I am talking to Helen who suffers with Vocal Cord Paralysis. Helen has suffered for 3 years and her voice disorder has meant that she can no longer perform as a professional singer. Helen has had various treatments including Speech and Language and Vocal Manual Therapy. Helen talks about her plans for the future with a vocal disorder.

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