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My Voice, My Way

My Voice, My Way

Written by: Margaret Stoddart
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Welcome to “My Voice, My Way” – the podcast that gives a voice to those living with voice disorders.


I’m your host, Margaret Stoddart. I live with a complex voice condition – a combination of Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Spasmodic Dysphonia – and I’m also proud to serve as an Area Contact Leader for Dysphonia International, supporting others across the UK who are living with these often misunderstood conditions.


I created this podcast to raise awareness and start honest conversations about what it really means to live with a voice disorder.


Each episode, I speak with people who understand voice disorders from the inside – fellow sufferers, voice users, and expert clinicians, including ENT specialists, speech and language therapists, and clinical psychologists. Together, we explore the challenges, the treatments, the emotional impact – and the resilience it takes to reclaim our voices.


Whether you’re living with a voice disorder yourself, supporting someone who is, or working in voice care – you’re in the right place. This is a space for shared stories, practical insights, and above all – connection.


This is My Voice, My Way. Let’s get started.


Contact email: mstoddart7@outlook.com

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Episodes
  • My Voice, My Way with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey

    My Voice, My Way with Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey
    Jan 28 2026

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    Today I’m joined by Clarissa Castillo-Ramsey, who lives with Adductor Spasmodic Dysphonia and was diagnosed in mid-2023. Clarissa is an organisational psychologist by education, a transformational life coach, an abstract artist, and the host of her own podcast, Painting Your Path, now heading into its fifth season.

    Creativity and self-care have played a huge role in how she’s navigated life with a voice disorder, and despite the challenges, she continues to use her voice professionally and purposefully. Clarissa is passionate about creating life on her own terms, and I’m really looking forward to sharing her story with you today.
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    22 mins
  • My Voice, My Way with Jaylan Salah

    My Voice, My Way with Jaylan Salah
    Dec 16 2025

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    Jaylan Salah is a poet, a self-described wild woman, and an incredible film critic for InSession Film and Geek Vibes Nation. She also hosts her own podcast, which you can find on YouTube called The JayDays — and if you caught the interview she did with me recently, you’ll know she has the biggest heart.


    We’re both big Austin Butler fans, which is honestly where all of this started… but today, we’re going a little deeper. We’re talking about film, performance, creativity — and how our voices shape the way we communicate, connect, and express ourselves.


    Jaylan kindly helped me raise awareness for voice disorders in the UK on her platform, and I’m grateful to have her here continuing that conversation on mine. So settle in — this one is warm, insightful, and full of love for stories, cinema, and the power of voice.

    Jaylan's YouTube channel is called The JayDays
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    27 mins
  • My Voice, My Way with Tor Spence Specialist Speech and Language Therapist

    My Voice, My Way with Tor Spence Specialist Speech and Language Therapist
    Nov 5 2025

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    In this episode, I’m joined by Specialist Speech and Language Therapist Tor Spence, Clinical Director at VoiceFit, to explore two often-overlooked areas: children’s voice disorders and occupational voice users. We discuss why young voices matter, how vocal challenges can affect learning, confidence, and social life, and what parents and teachers can do to help. Tor also sheds light on the hidden risks faced by professionals who rely on their voices daily, the importance of prevention and therapy, and why greater awareness and support are vital across both groups.

    Links:

    British Voice Association: ⁠https://britishvoiceassociation.org.uk⁠Vocal Health Education: ⁠https://vocalhealth.co.uk⁠

    VoiceFit:

    Web: ⁠www.voicefit.co.uk⁠

    Email: ⁠torspence@voicefit.co.uk⁠

    Appointment bookings: ⁠https://voicefit.selectandbook.com⁠
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    55 mins
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