

WSH443 - Katie Crooks on Voice, Hypnosis & Flow
Mar 6, 2025
Katie Crooks, a vocal coach and hypnotherapist, shares her journey of merging vocal performance with emotional release. She discusses how releasing suppressed emotions can enhance vocal quality and offers practical tips for maintaining vocal health. Katie highlights the importance of posture and presence in hypnotic practice, emphasizing authenticity in voice expression. Listeners learn about playful exercises to improve communication and discover their unique voice, encouraging a flow state in both performance and therapy.
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Allow Voice Flow Through Relaxation
- Let go of trying and instead allow your voice to flow naturally from a relaxed state.
- Being present and relaxed helps your voice open and resonate effectively during hypnosis sessions.
Emotional Release Unlocks Voice
- A student couldn't find her middle singing voice until she allowed a suppressed sob to release after a sad episode.
- This emotional release freed her voice, making it fluid and powerful for the remainder of the lesson.
Voice Box Position Signals Authority
- A high larynx and tense voice often indicate a person trying to be pleasing or polite rather than authoritative.
- Lowering the voice box signals safety and authority, relaxing the system and enabling a more powerful voice.