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Trans Voice

Learning to love your voice and need some support?

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Disability

Lessons I've learned after 10+ years with chronic pain.

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Are you breathing too deeply?? nonbinary voice voice feminization voice masculinization Apr 10, 2024

Hello, lovely readers! Today, I come bearing insights that might just transform the way you approach your voice training sessions. I’m Renée, your guide through the intricate world of gender-affirming voice training, and I need to share something very important! Have you...

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My Top Surgery Results After One Year life top surgery Apr 08, 2024

Can you believe it’s been a year since I had top surgery??

One year ago, I had a double mastectomy without nipple grafts at GRS Montreal with Dr. Chen Lee, and it went super smoothly. I was very lucky!

Now it’s been a year, and I’m finally allowed to go shirtless in the sun!!...

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How to SHOUT in a 🌸feminine🌸 way mindful voice feminization voice feminization Mar 29, 2024

Hello!  Today, we're looking at something a bit louder than our usual chat – quite literally! We're tackling the art of shouting... but make it feminine. Picture this: You're at a concert, or maybe you're trying to catch your friend's attention across a busy street. How do you shout...

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Why Bother Trans Voice Training? general trans advice Mar 27, 2024

Why do we work on changing our voice? Why not just accept our “actual” voice?

I got a comment on YouTube the other day that I’m certain meant to troll my account, but I want to answer this person’s question in good faith.

They said:

“Why aren’t we teaching...

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Let’s Do a Spring Ritual Together 🌷 general trans advice Mar 25, 2024

The curtain has finally closed on winter, and with March 19th marking the first day of spring, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment. Winter offers us a chance to retreat and recharge, but spring heralds a time for renewal and growth. It's a season that invites us to unfurl and embrace the...

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What is Voice Outside the Binary? mix & match: designing your nonbinary voice nonbinary voice Mar 20, 2024

Hey there, lovelies! It’s your friendly neighborhood gender-affirming voice coach, Renée, and today we’re diving deep into the vibrant world of nonbinary voice training. Picture this: voices as diverse and beautiful as the stars in the night sky, each one unique, each one...

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