How does our ancestors’ experience of their voice affect ours? with Ana Lorena Sánchez

Speaking Of... Conversations on Voice, Speech, and Identity with Ryan O'Shea

On this episode of Speaking Of… I’m speaking with singer and actor Ana Lorena Sánchez about how she got into acting and her relationship with her voice.

Ana wanted to know: How does our ancestors’ experience of their voice affect ours?

We then dive into a fascinating conversation about generational trauma and why women are often silenced. We talk about why so many people are disconnected from the power of their voice – which resides in the gut and diaphragm – and the workarounds many people develop to overcome this disconnection.

Ana and I also walk through some practical breathing exercises that can make you feel more grounded and connected to your feelings when speaking in public or performing. We wrap up by touching on the practice of structuring your voice and talk about the intimate connection between your body and your speech.

And, if you’re in LA in June, come join me for a weekend intensive workshop on the principles of Fitzmaurice Voicework. You can learn more about the workshop and register here!
You can find complete show notes and links to everything we mentioned in the episode at https://www.voiceandspeechwithryan.com/podcast