Monkey Bars 32. Stopping Suppression w/ Eric Arceneaux
Mar 24, 2024
Eric Arceneaux, a renowned vocal coach, discusses embracing authenticity, emotional expression, and breaking free from societal scripts to heal and find joy. The podcast explores the power of breath-induced movements and the importance of flexibility in mastering oneself.
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Extra Baggage
- Clients come to Eric Arceneaux with "extra baggage" beyond vocal technique.
- He observes posture, breath cycle, and psychosomatic issues, recognizing the voice as an expression of life force energy.
The Medicinal Qualities of Anger
- Society praises suppression of feelings, leading to psychosomatic issues like voice loss.
- Embrace feeling intense emotions, especially anger, for healing and vocal liberation.
Jaw and Emotional Suppression
- Eric Arceneaux lost his voice due to a tight jaw, realizing he was "too edited."
- Quitting a stressful job explosively freed his jaw and voice, demonstrating the physical manifestation of emotional suppression.