Able Voice Podcast
By Synergy Music Therapy & Wellness Services
"The Fruit of Contemplation" with Paul Lauzon
Paul Lauzon is a Québec born poet, songwriter, performer and practicing music therapist for over 39 years. His work has focused on exploring the many interconnections of sound and sense and of music and words. As a clinical music therapist, he has worked with individuals in all stages of life from pre-natal to palliative care. His peer-reviewed articles have appeared in several international music therapy journals.
His new book 'When Music Happens' is a personal, philosophical, and scholarly look into the poetry of music.
Paul's Links:
Book - https://www.chapelstreeteditions.com/book-catagories/non-fiction/page-2/
Website - https://paullauzon.ca/
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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"For the love of thinking" with Dr. Mike Zanders
Dr. Micheal Zanders is a professor of music therapy at Temple University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. As a music therapist for over 25 years his focus is on theory and philosophy in music therapy. Mike has presented internationally at conferences and workshops, conducted research and has published about working with displaced youth (including foster care, refugees, trafficked, homeless individuals). His new book, "Philosophy and Theory in Music Therapy: Navigating the Labyrinth" explores the foundational philosophies and theories that shape music therapy.
Let’s get old school and learn to love thinking together!
Mike's Links:
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio 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 Option of Music and Counselling" with Yasmin Kawar
Yasmin Kawar, MTA, RCT, is a Jordanian-Canadian music therapist and counselling therapist. Yasmin specializes in working with clients in addiction recovery, as well as persons impacted by addiction, trauma & abuse, ADHD, anxiety/depression, and the criminal justice system. Yasmin works to meet clients where they are in their life journey to collaboratively explore challenges, develop personal insights & resources, and creatively mobilize chaos into positive empowered change. Yasmin serves as President for the executive board of the Atlantic Association for Music Therapy, and Secretary on the board of the Creative Arts in Counselling Chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.
This conversation was a celebration of cross-training, client-centred approach, and connection within the landscape of music therapy.
Yasmin's Links:
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
"Brain health is important too" with Marie Fay
Marie Fay is a Masters level Occupational Therapist with 20 years of clinical experience supporting individuals with dementia. She is the clinical director of the Dementia Bermuda charity and the owner and manager of NorthStar, which offers support to Bermudians navigating dementia.
Her work aims to optimise the daily function, safety and quality of life of those living with a diagnosis of Dementia as well as their family members and caregivers. Marie has made it her goal to assist her clients with successfully aging at home with the support of their family caregivers to reduce the overall cost and burden of care for this vulnerable population.
Marie's Links:
FB: NorthStar Dementia/Dementia Bermuda
Instagram: northstarbda/dementiabermuda
LinkedIn: Marie Fay/Dementia Bermuda
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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"Choose you, Trust you" with Dannielle Caldwell
Dannielle Caldwell is a board-certified music therapist and passionate advocate for the field of music therapy. She is the founder of Music Therapy Now, the umbrella home of Music Therapy Ed Now and the Music Till Proven Therapy Podcast. Through the power of these incredible social media platforms, Dannielle is able to offer music therapy services, retreats, and resources for music therapists around the world.Her advocacy extends beyond the field itself, focusing on empowering students and new professionals to practice self-advocacy and always prioritize their own well-being. Not only do her platforms promote this, she is also a mirrorball of light and resilience as she molds her own path within the field. Let’s jump right into this inspiring chat with Dannielle.
Dannielle's Links:
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
https://screamtherapyhq.com/podcasthttps://screamtherapyhq.com/book
"We all have a platform" with Olivia Maveal and Kaylin Galewitz
Olivia and Kaylin are two incredible certified music therapists and human beings. They are valued members of the Synergy Music Therapy team in addition to excelling in their own practices and passion projects. Join us in this episode as we talk about all things advocacy and using social media to connect us all.
Referenced Episodes:
- Music and Math (AVP Season 4, Episode 5)
- Explaining Music Therapy (AVP Season 2, Episode 4)
Olivia's Links:
Kaylin's Links:
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
https://screamtherapyhq.com/podcasthttps://screamtherapyhq.com/book
"I can do hard things" with Rhea Gibbons
Rhea Gibbons is an Art Therapist working in Bermuda for the last 3 years with a variety of collectives from children & teenagers, addiction, mental health, persons experiencing homelessness and the elderly.
Rhea believes in the power of flexibility of art therapy to meet diverse needs, bring people together and allow them to express themselves, connect to their humanness, and to be witnessed and appreciated as an integral part of a greater community.
We are so excited to chat with Rhea, so without further ado, let’s jump into the conversation!
Episode Links:
- Instagram: @realisingtheinbetween
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
https://screamtherapyhq.com/podcasthttps://screamtherapyhq.com/book
"Ethics & Messy Humanity" with Dr. Liz Mitchell
Elizabeth Mitchell is a certified Music Therapist who holds her PhD in Music Education from Western University. She is currently an Assistant Professor at Wilfrid Laurier University, coordinating the Bachelor of Music Therapy program, teaching courses, conducting research, and supervising master’s students in their research. Elizabeth previously served as the Ethics Chair for the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
Dr. Liz Mitchell's research is grounded in her lived experiences working as a music therapist and psychotherapist, largely in mental health treatment settings.
Episode Links:
- 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 audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
https://screamtherapyhq.com/podcasthttps://screamtherapyhq.com/book
"Waves of Healing, Harps & Home" with Jessica Browning
Jessica Browning is an American singer songwriter harpist, who has spent the last 5 years living on her sailboat with her husband, baby boy, and three harps traveling the world while sharing her journey of healing and hope through music. Alongside performing across the globe, she is also a motivational speaker, giving talks on how we can use music and embodiment practices to regulate our nervous systems and come back into our bodies. As she prepared for her speaking tour at various universities in the United States, she decided to go back to graduate school and study music therapy, with special interest in the journey toward healing from trauma.
Take a deep breath with us as we dive into this conversation.
Jessica's Links:
- Website
- Penn State University Article
- " Whale" Official Music Video
- Article about "Her Odyssey"
- Talking Harps youtube conversation about "Healing Through Music"
- Article about family's ocean journey
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
https://screamtherapyhq.com/podcasthttps://screamtherapyhq.com/book
"What punk rock taught me about mental health" with Jason Schreurs
Jason Schreurs is a music and mental health writer, host of the Scream Therapy podcast and self-proclaimed punk weirdo living in British Columbia.His book, Scream Therapy: A Punk Journey through Mental Health, follows the transformational journeys of himself and fellow musicians revealing the healing power of punk rock. Jason is happiest when screaming into dented microphones and playing guitar like it’s a percussion instrument.
Although less of a screaming match, and more of a thoughtful discussion, we are excited to share a glimpse of Jason’s story with you.
Jason's Links:
https://screamtherapyhq.com/podcast https://screamtherapyhq.com/book-- 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 audio edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
(Debrief) Season 5, Episodes 9-10
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from the finale of season 5! In episodes 9 and 10 we spoke with my (Hayley) fellow Caribbean music therapy queen, Shiann Melville & our podcast friend and all around lovely human, Kim Best. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 5, Episodes 7-8
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 7 and 8 we spoke with the lovely Jennifer Hicks & one of our music therapy business inspirations, Miya Adout. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 5, Episodes 5-6
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 5 and 6 we spoke with the ever-charismatic ladies of Coffee and TheraTea & the always lovely, Jennifer Buchanan. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 5, Episodes 3-4
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 3 and 4 we spoke with the dynamic duo behind Beyond the Classroom (Adrienne and Cathy) & our podcast friend/host of Care Chronicles, Tricia Caiati. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 5, Episodes 1-2
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 5! In episodes 1 and 2 we spoke with Daiva Zemaitis & Santina Hughes. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 5 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Reflections on Humanness" with Kim Best
Kim Best is a music therapist in Rochester, NY. With her private practice, she works with older adults with dementia and their caregivers, patients at the end of life on hospice, and those with mental health challenges. She supervises music therapy students at local universities and presides over the newly forming New York State Association for Music Therapy. Kim enjoys networking, development, and supporting new professionals. She loves having honest conversations, writing creatively, and jumping into new craft projects.
Find Kim’s resources here:
- Instagram: @kimberlyjanebest
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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
"You know the things, do the things" with Shiann Melville
Shiann Melville is a US-trained, board-certified music therapist in Tobago and the founder of Harmonies & Healing Music Therapy and Mental Health Services. Shiann has worked extensively with children and adults with disabilities in Tobago, having established her presence in special education schools and centres across Trinidad & Tobago.
In our chat with Shiann we learn about her journey from studying music therapy to beginning her own practice as the only music therapist on the island of Tobago.
Shiann's Links:
- @harmoniesandhealing across all socials
- LinkedIN: http://linkedin.com/in/shiann-melville-m-s-mt-bc-a507a0150
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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
"Collaboration is how we connect" with Miya Adout
Miya Adout, MA, MTA, is the founder and director of Miya Creative Care, which consists of over 25 Creative Arts Therapists who provide services to long-term care homes, hospices, mental health, and education centres across Ontario.
In our chat with the always enlightening Miya Adout, she shared how her business has expanded, balancing new ventures with other commitments, and the cornerstone of collaboration in her work.
Miya's Links:
www.miyacreativecare.com
@miyacreativecare on all socials
-- 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
"Living in the AND" with Jennifer Hicks
In our conversation with the wonderful Jennifer Hicks we delve into how she centres herself with music, sustainable self-care practices and learning to live in the AND.
Jennifer's Links
- Website: https://joyfulnoisesllc.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfulnoisesllc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joyfulnoisesllc/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyfulnoisesllc/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@joyfulnoisesllc
Show Notes:
"Patricia Allen (1992) introduced the term clinification in the art therapy literature to describe the transition that happens when we focus more on our clinical creative arts skills and neglect our own relationship with those creative arts. Iliya (2014) and Kunimura (2016) beautifully describe this as the “shift from being a creative arts therapist to a therapist who uses creative arts with clients.” This can happen when we only make or listen to music at or for work. And, this can lead to burnout. It can not only negatively impact our own relationship with music but can also negatively impact the ways that we are able to engage and communicate with the clients in the music (Iliya, 2014)."
Allen, P. B. (1992). Artist-in-residence: An alternative to “clinification” for art therapists. Art Therapy, 9(1), 22-29.
Iliya, Y. (2014). The purpose and importance of personal creativity for creative arts therapists: A brief literature review. Journal of Applied Arts and Health, 5(1), 109-115.
Kunimura, A. (2016). Resilience over burnout: A self-care guide for music therapists [eBook edition]. Ami Kunimura. https://www.selfcareinstitute.com/ebook-music-therapists/
-- 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
"Is that too much?" with Jennifer Buchanan
In this episode, we chat with Jennifer Buchanan, who shares her journey of understanding and exploring new grooves in music, her first introduction to Music Therapy in action and writing her book Wellness Inc. after 20 years in the Music Therapy business. Please enjoy this inspiring and exciting discussion.
Jennifer's Links:
- https://www.jenniferbuchanan.ca/
- https://www.facebook.com/jbmusictherapy
- https://twitter.com/jbmusictherapy
- https://www.instagram.com/jbmusictherapy
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/jb-music-therapy/
JB INC.
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferbuchananinc
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jenniferbuchananinc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jenniferbuchananinc
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/musictherapy -- 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
"Spilling All The Tea" with Coffee & TheraTEA
What happens when a BCBA, LCSW, and a couple of certified music therapists get together for a roundtable discussion? Laughter, neuro-spicyness, contraversial conversations, and made up words!
In this episode, with the lovely crew at Coffee and TheraTEA, we discuss boy bands, 90s RnB music, and teenage crushes with a splash of interdisciplinary collaboration. Dive on in and embrace the choas! Listen to the Coffee & TheraTEA podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ecAFUjhFkWOpPIuqnITaD -- 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
"Care Chronicles x AVP" with Tricia Caiati
Episode Links:
Website: care-chronicles.com/
Email: hello@care-chronicles.com
Instagram: @care_chronicles
Playlist songs: "Brooklyn" by Malinda, "Born for this" by Mayestra, "Butterfly Woman" by Chic Gamine, "Good Day" by Forrest Frank
Previous AVP Episode with Tricia: (S3, Ep 6) "I did not plan to get here, but here I am"
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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"Beyond the Business" with Adrienne Pringle and Cathy Thompson
Cathy Thompson & Adrienne Pringle form the dynamic duo behind Beyond the Classroom, Sing It Girls, the Canadian Music Therapy Podcast, and so much more. Join us as we take a behind the scenes tour of all they have built and their entrepreneurial journeys to date.
Episode Links:
- Website: https://beyondthestudio.ca/
- Email: beyondthestudiomusic@gmail.com
- Instagram: @beyondthestudiomusic
- Playlist songs: "Over the Rainbow" - Eva Cassidy
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Brand Habits" with Santina Hughes
Santina Hughes is the founder, owner, and driving force behind Serenity Creative Agency, a dynamic agency committed to empowering business owners and professionals by offering them the creative necessities and expertise needed for success in today's competitive digital landscape.
Episode Links:
- Website: https://www.serenitycreativeagency.com/
- Email: info@serenitycreativeagency.com
- Instagram: @serenitycreativeagency
- Playlist song: "So Will I" by Ben Platt
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"I see everything as one" with Daiva Zemaitis
Daiva Zemaitis, MTA, MT supervisor, and Reiki practitioner of Harmonia Healing + Music guides music therapists in elevating their energy and confidence. Through teaching energetic tools and self reflection exercises, Daiva helps music therapists thrive in their professional and personal lives. In this episode we talk about Davia’s music therapy influences, her journey to becoming a music therapist, and how she began to use Reiki as a tool within her practice.
Episode Links:
- Website: https://www.harmoniahm.com/
- Email: connect@harmoniahm.com
- Instagram: @harmonia_healing_music
- Previous AVP Episode: "Music Therapy, Reiki, & Social Justice" (Season 1, Ep. 7)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 4, Episodes 12-13
This is our final debrief for SEASON 4! In episodes 12 and 13 we spoke with JD about statistics & Dr. Susan Summers, Colleen Kehler, and Kristen DiMarco about Government Regulation. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 4, Episodes 10-11
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 10 and 11 we spoke with Kim Best, Sarah Bell, & the ladies of the Synergy MT team for a two-part REAL TALK. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of important takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 4, Episodes 8-9
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 8 and 9 we spoke with Dr. Sandi Curtis & welcome back the ladies of the Creative Dementia Collective. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 4, Episodes 6-7
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 6 and 7 we spoke with two members of the Sophie's Place team & Roia Rafieyan, author of "Getting to NO you." Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 4, Episodes 4-5
Let's recap a few of our favourite moments from season 4! In episodes 4 and 5 we chatted with Katie Zaccardi of the Out To Be Podcast & Rachael Finnerty of Music Therapy Academy. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) Season 4, Episodes 2-3
Let's take it back to the start of season 4! In episodes 2 and 3 we chatted with the World Congress of Music Therapy organizers & the ladies of Wellington Music Therapy Services. Both incredible conversations in their own right with lots of fun takeaways and thought-points.
You get to hear our thoughts in this minisode, but we want to hear from you! Let us know your Season 4 takeaways by leaving a review on our podcast channel OR connecting with us on social media. :)
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Human Being vs. Human Doing" with Hayley Francis Cann
In this episode, we get to spend some quality time with the fabulous Hayley Francis Cann (She/Her). Hayley is passionate about lots of things including accessibility, anti-oppressive practice, and finds her clinical passion in working with older adults, children, and in neurologic rehabilitation. She currently provides music therapy services to Bermuda and additionally, Hayley is a presenter, author, and current president of the Canadian Association of Music Therapists.
Hayley has authored and released two Children’s books: one about music therapy, called "Mandy's Mom, The Music Therapist" in hopes of creating a more accessible advocacy tool for the music therapy community & another, titled “Mandy’s Musical Mask,” an e-book detailing this new normal we are all experiencing and learning to tap into creativity along the way.
In everything she does, Hayley aims to provide an authentic experience that is respectful toward all people no matter their age, diagnosis, background, race, religion, or additional social locators.
Episode Links:
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"A Little Pizza Kim" with Kimberly Dolan
In this episode, we get to learn a little more about the lovely Kimberly Dolan (She/her) - Certified Music Therapist, Neurologic Music Therapist, and Holistic Wellness Advocate serving Kington, ON and area. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology and Masters of Music Therapy (MMT) from Wilfrid Laurier University and is currently working towards becoming a Registered Psychotherapist.
Kimberly’s main instrument is voice with additional training on guitar and piano. She is passionate about her work within mental health and has clinical experience working within forensic settings, with individuals experiencing depression and anxiety, youth and adults at risk, individuals with developmental delays, seniors with dementia and Alzheimers, individuals who are deaf/blind, ASD, ADHD, and more.
Kimberly believes deeply that everyone deserves to live a fulfilled and healthy life. She is passionate about creating inclusive and supportive spaces in which you can process, explore, express, and thrive!
Episode Links:
- Pursuit 365: https://pursuit365.com/product/shop-the-book-pursuit-365/
- Kimberly's Music: https://linktr.ee/kimberlydolanmusic
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Government Regulation" with Colleen Kehler, Kristen DiMarco, & Dr. Susan Summers
In this episode we were joined by 3 incredible music therapists with varied experiences in the realm of government regulations across Canada.
Kristen DiMarco, MTA, RP is a certified Music Therapist & Registered Psychotherapist experienced in providing compassionate music-centred psychotherapy in community, hospital, and long term care settings. She is currently the Government Regulation Chair on the board of the Music Therapy Association of Ontario.
Dr. Susan Summers, NMT, AVPT, MTA (MMT, PhD, B.Ed, BPE) is a singer and musician who has over twenty years experience in using her musical gifts and passion in service of others through music therapy and vocal psychotherapy. Susan is a professor at Capilano University and also runs a small private practice in BC. She completed her doctoral degree in leadership and change, and is excited to have published her dissertation called "Portraits of vocal psychotherapists: Singing as a healing influence for change and transformation".
Colleen Kehler, MTA is a music therapist in Calgary Alberta working at Alberta Children’s Hospital. She is currently one of the music therapists on the board of the Counselling Therapy Association of Alberta. Colleen is passionate about increasing safety for the public and decreasing barriers to accessing music therapy and other counselling professionals in the community.
Episode Links:
- MTAO Website: https://musictherapyontario.com/
- MTAA Website: https://www.mtaa.ca/
- MTABC Website: https://www.mtabc.com/
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Music & Math" with JD Hogue
JD Hogue (he/him) offers a rare combination of skills as he combines music therapy and statistics. He is a statistician and board-certified music therapist with over 10 years’ experience combining data analysis, research, and program evaluation. In this episode we talk about the ways statistics and program evaluation can support and compliment music therapy work.
Episode Links:
- Website: www.jdhogue.weebly.com
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpIj3-9Ola19g3nq8qE4qfw
- Tik Tok channel: https://www.tiktok.com/@hoguemtsc
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hoguemtsc/
- Email: hoguemt@gmail.com
- Jason Mraz "Have it all": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxplIAxxXCc
- Video on How to Build Excel to Collect Data: https://youtu.be/ucDP9FtnBE8
- Music Therapy with Military and the Veteran Populations Interview: https://youtu.be/L0ht4EcSeSM
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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
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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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"REAL TALK pt. 2" with the Synergy Music Therapy team
Synergy Music Therapy is the sister practice to the Able Voice Podcast founded by Hayley Francis Cann and Kimberly Dolan. In this episode we are joined by some of our clinical team members including Jessica Nielsen, Rebekah Armstrong, Olivia Maveal, and Nicole Cordeau. We had such a wonderful time chatting with Sarah and Kim during the first "REAL TALK" conversation that we were inspired to have more. This was another fantastic chat from the perspective of certified music therapists in various points in their career. Our main takeaways from these two episodes are that more spaces to have these types of conversations are needed. SO, this will not be the last of these REAL TALK chats. This series will return in a future season of AVP. For now, enjoy this REAL TALK chat with the Synergy Music Therapy team.
Episode Links:
- "If I were a fish" by Corook
- "Notion" by Tash Sultana
- "Crystal Silence" by Chick Corea
- "Nobody Else" by Praana & Julia Church
- "Bruises" by Renee Rapp
- "Before you go" by Lewis Capaldi
- "Flowers" by Miley Cyrus
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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
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"REAL TALK" with Sarah Bell and Kim Best
In this episode, we have an open and honest conversation about our work as music therapists - the ebs, the flows, the ups, the downs, the lessons learned and what we wish we knew sooner.
Kim Best is a board-certified music therapist based in Rochester, New York. Kim has clinical experience providing Music Therapy with adults with Dementia, children with Autism and various intellectual/developmental disabilities, adults with Mental Health challenges, Adults with cancer, and those at the end of life for the last 10 years. She is the founder of Kim Best Music Therapy, co-host of Seasons of Resilience podcast, and the host of Not Your Average Music Therapist podcast.
Sarah Bell is a certified music therapist based in Bridgetown, Nova Scotia. Sarah has clinical experience working in psychiatric care and community mental health programs serving adults and young adults with anxiety and depression , children and young adults with neurodiversity, university students with anxiety and depression, amateur musicians with burnout, trauma informed support groups for women, newcomer/refugee communities , Indigenous communities, and transient communities. Sarah is the founder of Bell Counseling Services with a passion for Supervising and EDI work.
We thoroughly enjoyed this chat with Sarah and Kim, so much that more honest conversations like this are coming soon. For now, we hope you enjoy this first REAL TALK.
Episode Links:
- Kim's Links: https://kimbest.com/links
- Kim's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kimberlyjanebest/?hl=en
- Kim's Podcast: https://kimbest.com/podcast
- Sarah's Website: https://www.bellcounsellingservices.com/
- Sarah's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bell_counselling_services/?hl=en
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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
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Remember When?" with the Creative Dementia Collective
What do three millennial women of varying professions have in common? A shared philosophy and passion for enhancing dementia care and supporting those they work with!
In this episode of the Able Voice Podcast we are joined by Kaylee (MT-BC), Jaell (Art Therapist + Mental Health Counselor), and Erin (Positive Approach to Care® Certified Independent Trainer), of the Creative Dementia Collective. They share of their individual journeys, the carepartner relationship, and their new legacy workbooks.
As a multi-modality trio, these millennials have an extensive toolkit to best support those they work with and they use this to their advantage knowing that “Different things work for different people at different times”.
Episode Links:
- Website: https://creativedementiacollective.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/creativedementiacollective/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CreativeDementiaCollective
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"More Value than Blame" with Dr. Sandi Curtis
Dr. Sandi Curtis, MTA, MT-BC is the founder and Distinguished Professor Emerita for the music therapy program at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada. She is the author of “Music for Women Survivors of Violence” (Barcelona Publishers, 2019) and co-investigator in a $2.5 million Social Sciences and Humanities research grant, iMPACTS: Addressing Sexual Violence on Campus. Dr. Sandi Curtis is an internationally trained music therapist, with extensive experience in clinical practice, education, and research. She has worked with palliative care patients, disabled adults, and survivors of male violence.
As part of social action work to eliminate male violence and assist survivors, Dr. Curtis produced a film titled "Beyond #MeToo" linked in the description below this episode. We're privileged to welcome Dr. Sandi Curtis to the Able Voice Podcast to talk about her work with Women Survivors of Violence.
Episode Links:
- Beyond Me Too: https://sandicurtis.com/beyond-me-too/
- Dr. Sandi Curtis' Website: www.sandicurtis.com
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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
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Getting to NO you" with Roia Rafieyan
Roia Rafieyan recently retired from long-term employment as a music therapist in a residential care facility in the United States. Most of the last 33 years were spent in the company of institutionalized nonspeaking Autistic people with whom she collaboratively and continuously worked to evolve into a more respectful music therapist.
Roia spent most of her time as a music therapist working in a state facility for people labelled with various intellectual and developmental disabilities. The Voices article authored by Roia titled, "Getting to 'no' you: When nonspeaking autistic people refuse music therapy," notes that nonspeaking people are often placed in music therapy, not necessarily because they want to be there. She believes it's incumbent upon us, as music therapists, to learn how nonspeaking people communicate "no," so we can begin to honor efforts at self-determination/self-advocacy.
Roia’s current interests are arts-based research, collage, and reading. Her enduring interests are relationally-based music therapy approaches, reflexive practice and clinical supervision.
Episode Links:
- Rafieyan, R. (2022). Getting to “No” You: When Nonspeaking Autistic People Refuse Music Therapy. Voices: A World Forum for Music Therapy, 22(3). https://doi.org/10.15845/voices.v22i3.3373
- Roia's Blog: https://mindfulmusictherapist.blogspot.com
- Roia's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roia-rafieyan-ma-mt-bc-b4655735/
- Music Therapy Clinician: https://njmusictherapy.org/music-therapy-clinician/
- Maya K. Marom, “Patient Declined”: Contemplating the Psychodynamics of Hospice Music Therapy, Music Therapy Perspectives, Volume 26, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 13-22, https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/26.1.13
- Katelyn Beebe, MMT, MT-BC, Perceptions of Self-Determination in Music Therapy for Individuals Diagnosed with Intellectual Disabilities: A Survey of Music Therapists, Music Therapy Perspectives, Volume 40, Issue 1, Spring 2022, Pages 94–103, https://doi.org/10.1093/mtp/miac004
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Building Relationships at Sophie's Place" with Maleea Roy and Jesse Morgan
Sophie’s Place is a nonprofit organization made possible by the Forever Young Foundation. Their mission is to bring music therapy clinics to pediatric hospitals throughout the nation. Sophie’s Place is named for Sophie Barton, a young singer-songwriter who loved to volunteer at Primary Children’s hospital before she passed away due to heart complications. Steve and Barb Young, founders of the Forever Young Foundation, strive to honor Sophie’s memory through bringing music and healing to young hospital patients all over the US. They are passionate about the real medicinal benefits of music therapy.
There are currently 6 Sophie’s Place locations across the US with more to come! We are pleased to welcome two therapist’s from the Sophie’s Place team to the podcast: Maleea Roy and Jesse Morgan.
Episode Links:
- Sophie's Place Website: http://foreveryoung.org/charities/sophie/
- Sophie's Place Blog: https://sophiesplace3.wixsite.com/sophiesplace
- Jesse's research project: https://sophiesplace3.wixsite.com/sophiesplace/post/a-piano-in-the-lobby-can-live-music-make-a-difference-in-the-lives-of-hospital-patients-families
- Jesse's research poster: https://www.dropbox.com/s/hi5vcidwce1c8el/Enhancing%20the%20Patient%20Experience-%20Does%20Music%20Matter_%20%281%29.m4a?dl=0
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Advocating through Education" with Rachael Finnerty
In this episode, Rachael Finnerty joins us to talk about the Music Therapy Academy and advocating through education.
Rachael has been recognized as a music therapist since 2001, has served as the president of the Music Therapy Association of Ontario from 2010-2014 and was the recipient of the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award, for Healthcare in 2015. Rachael graduated from Anglia Ruskin University (Cambridge, England) in 2001, with a Master Music Therapy and she began her graduate studies in Psychology, Neuroscience and behaviour in September 2019 with a research focus on the use of music therapy for proactive wellness. Rachael has experience working in both a hospital setting and private practice where she established over 30 music therapy programs in Ontario (across Durham Region, York Region, Niagara, Hamilton and Kitchener) and opened a music therapy studio (in Hamilton ON). Rachael brought 2 music therapy courses to McMaster University in 2010 and currently educates over 3000 students each academic year about music therapy.
Her focus began to shift from clinical work to education, mentorship and supervision. To provide further education to the community and healthcare professionals Rachael founded the Music Therapy Academy. We had a beautiful chat with Rachael about this journey, the story behind the academy, and all the great work she is currently doing.
Episode Links:
- Music Therapy Academy Website: https://www.musictherapyacademy.com/
- PhD research projects: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q6CoNOWY15c
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"The Money Making Musician" with Katie Zaccardi
In this episode, Katie Zaccardi joins us to talk about being a financially stable musician, tips and tricks to managing finances, and reducing shame around the money conversation.
Katie is a coach and educator for musicians, music teachers, and music coaches, helping them grow their business & bank accounts while ditching overwhelm, self-doubt, and burnout for good. After dedicating 10+ years of her life to the music industry as a student, indie artist, and music industry professional, and creating a life of freedom, abundance, & music for herself, she founded "Out to Be" to give music entrepreneurs the tools, support, & motivation to do the same.
Episode Links:
- www.katiezaccardi.com
- @katiezaccardi (Instagram)
- The Out to Be Podcast
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AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Justis Krar (@immvproductions)
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Nothing about us without us" with Mary Meads and Trina Chakrabarti
We are excited to welcome Mary Meads and Trina Chakrabarti of Wellington Music Therapy Services to the podcast today! "Nothing about us without us" (Latin: Nihil de nobis, sine nobis) is a slogan used to communicate the idea that no policy should be decided by any representative without the full and direct participation of members of the group(s) affected by that policy. Mary and Trina discuss their passion for accessible advocacy and implementing the thread of equity within the workplace.
Episode Links:
- Follow Wellington Music Therapy on Instagram (@wellingtonmusictherapyservices)
- Follow Wellington Music Therapy on Facebook (@wellingtonmusictherapyservices)
- WMTS Website: www.wellingtonmusictherapyservices.com
- Email Mary - wellingtonmusictherapyservices@gmail.com
- Email Trina - trina.wmts@gmail.com
Sources for the reference to "Nothing about us without us":
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nothing_about_us_without_us#:~:text=The%20saying%20has%20its%20origins,the%20monarch%20to%20the%20parliament.
- https://www.jstor.org/stable/10.1525/j.ctt1pnqn9
Sources for the reference to "Therapy is Political":
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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
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"World Congress of Music Therapy 2023" with Pam Lansbergen and Alan Lee
We are excited to welcome Pam Lansbergen and Alan Lee of the World Congress of Music Therapy planning committee to the podcast today! The upcoming congress is to be held in beautiful Vancouver, BC this July 2023. We’re grateful to Pam and Alan for stopping by the Able Voice Podcast to share a little bit more about what we can expect from the congress this year!
Learn more or Register for WCMT: https://www.wcmt2023.org/ (Note: Early bird registration ends February 28th, 2023)
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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
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Hello Season 4!" with Hayley & Kim
Welcome to Season 4 of the Able Voice Podcast! If you are new here... we're glad to have you join us for this journey of creating an archive of music therapy and creative professional stories. Through conversations with music therapists & allied professionals in Canada and around the world, we listen to unique stories and learn more about interesting projects and various passions for music therapy. Our initiative is to celebrate our unique journeys as music therapists and provide tangible resources and professional development opportunities for MTAs through this medium.
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
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Lighting the spark and putting out fires: The ins and outs of entrepreneurship" with Miya Adout
Miya Adout is a graduate of Concordia University where she received a Master of Arts in Creative Arts Therapies after having completed a BA in Cultural Studies. Miya works with individuals of all ages and abilities and specializes in dementia care. Miya opened her private practice, Miya Music Therapy, in 2015 with the purpose of empowering and enriching lives through music. Their team of certified music therapists provide services to individuals and care-facilities throughout Ontario and beyond via both in-person and virtual sessions. Aside from her clinical work, Miya is also passionate about sharing the impact of music therapy through keynote presentations and workshops. Miya also provides business coaching to healthcare entrepreneurs, and is the creator of Connect 2 Music Therapy: An Online Global Magazine for Music Therapists. When she's not working on expanding her practice, Miya enjoys playing with her toddler, spending time in nature, and practicing photography.
We are grateful to have Miya on the podcast to share her entrepreneurial journey, tips and insights for others considering this path, and the great work she is doing with advocating for and supporting the jewish community. We hope that this conversation sparks reflection and we encourage you to get in touch with us to continue to conversation. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody!
AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Kimberly Dolan
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
Miya's Links:
- https://www.miyamusictherapy.com/
- https://www.facebook.com/miyamusictherapy
- https://www.instagram.com/miyamusictherapy/
- https://www.miyamusictherapy.com/copy-of-presentations
- https://www.holocaustremembrance.com/
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"Music Therapy IS a Viable Option" with Esther Thane
Esther Thane has specialized since 1996 in the field of Autism and special needs. After over a decade on faculty at Capilano University, teaching in the Bachelor of Music Therapy Program, Esther continues to enjoy presenting at conferences, writing book reviews for published journals, & holding workshops for universities, local agencies and internationally. In 2014, Esther completed Dr. Diane Austin's (Music Psychotherapy Center, NY) first international distance training program in Advanced Vocal Psychotherapy. Her publication in the book: Voicework in Music Therapy (Jessica Kingsley Publishers), focuses on her innovative method of Vocal-Led Relaxation for Children with Autism.
Esther also created Meet In The Music© (MITM) music therapy curriculum for children with autism, which is utilized by music therapists throughout the United States, Canada and Australia. Esther is Executive Director of ET Music Therapy in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, where the team serve over 120 families with both in person and telehealth: in two studio locations, & in schools, implementing the MITM curriculum. In 2017, Esther received the Iconic Women Creating a Better World For All Award, presented by the Women Economic Forum in New Delhi, India. Recently, Esther received CAMT’s (Canadian Association For Music Therapy) PEER RECOGNITION AWARD for innovation and advocacy.
We were so honoured to have Esther on the podcast to chat about her professional journey, her hopes for the field, and the MundoPato platform with the MITM curriculum for music therapists built in. We invite you to share your thoughts and the reflective questions that come up for you. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody!
AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Hayley Francis Cann
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
Esther's Links:
- http://www.etmusictherapy.com
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/27016411/admin/
- https://www.facebook.com/etmusictherapy
- https://www.instagram.com/etmusictherapy/
- https://twitter.com/etmusictherapy
- https://www.etmusictherapy.com/rooted-in-music/rooted-in-music (Upon checkout, enter in the discount code: RELAXATIONFORYOU02)
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
(Debrief) "A Whole New World"
Maya Chriqui (MTA) is a seasoned music therapist and the owner of Music at Heart providing music therapy services to the St. Catherines, Ontario area. She has a great deal of experience working in various settings with allied health professionals and travelling for work across Canada and to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
Maya shares with us a snippet of her expansive journey and we know that her story will continue to be written and continue to add incredible value to this community. We invite you to share your thoughts and the reflective questions that come up for you. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody!
AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Kimberly Dolan
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
Maya's Links:
Instagram: @musicatheart.ca
Email: maya@musicatheart.ca
LinkedIn: @musicatheart
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.
"A Whole New World" with Maya Chriqui
Maya Chriqui (MTA) is a seasoned music therapist and the owner of Music at Heart providing music therapy services to the St. Catherines, Ontario area. She has a great deal of experience working in various settings with allied health professionals and travelling for work across Canada and to Trinidad and Tobago in the Caribbean.
Maya shares with us a snippet of her expansive journey and we know that her story will continue to be written and continue to add incredible value to this community. We invite you to share your thoughts and the reflective questions that come up for you. Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect with us (@synergymusictherapy) to share your experiences and takeaways. Your voice is more than a melody!
AVP Theme Music by: Christopher Mouchette. Follow him on Soundcloud (Chris Mouchette).
Episode edited by: Hayley Francis Cann
Rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/able-voice-podcast/id1505215850
Maya's Links:
Instagram: @musicatheart.ca
Email: maya@musicatheart.ca
LinkedIn: @musicatheart
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The Able Voice Podcast 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 contactsynergymt@gmail.com or visit www.synergymusictherapy.com.