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. :) -- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave us a review and connect...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

In our first ever crossover episode, we speak with friend of the show Tricia Caiati, a board certified music therapist (MT-BC) who is also the Care Chronicles podcast host. Tricia gets into how she transitioned from a full time traveling music therapist into a new hybrid role. We also speak about burnout and the way transitions in your practice can foster a more aligned and values-driven work-life. Visit the Care Chronicles podcast for the second part of our conversation. Episode Links: ...

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: [email protected] Instagram: @beyondthestudiomusic Playlist songs: "Over the Rainbow" - Eva Cassidy -- Subscribe to the Able Voice Podcast, leave...

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: [email protected] Instagram: ⁠@serenitycreativeagency Playlist song: "So Will I" by Ben Platt -- Subscribe to the Able...

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:...

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. :) -- Subscribe...

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. :)...

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. :) -- Subscribe to the...

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. :) -- Subscribe...

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. :) -- Subscribe to...

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. :) -- Subscribe to...

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...

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...

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...

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  ...

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...

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...

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...