Get A Better Broadcast, Podcast and Voice-Over Voice
1,002 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago - ★★★★ - 4 ratingsYear THREE of short daily episodes to improve the quality of your speaking voice.
Through these around-5-minute episodes, you can build your confidence and competence with advice on breathing and reading, inflection and projection, the roles played by better scripting and better sitting, mic techniques and voice care tips... with exercises and anecdotes from a career spent in TV and radio studios. If you're wondering about how to start a podcast, or have had one for a while - download every episode!
And as themes develop over the weeks (that is, they are not random topics day-by-day), this is a free, course to help you GET A BETTER BROADCAST, PODCAST AND VOICE OVER VOICE.
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Contacts: https://linktr.ee/Peter_Stewart
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Peter has been around voice and audio all his working life and has trained hundreds of broadcasters in all styles of radio from pop music stations such as Capital FM and BBC Radio 1, the classical music station BBC Radio 3 and regional BBC stations. He’s trained news presenters on regional TV, the BBC News Channel and on flagship programmes such as the BBC’s Panorama.
He has written a number of books on audio and video presentation and production (see contacts clink above) and presented hundreds of radio shows (you may have heard him on BBC Radio 2, BBC Radio 4, Virgin Radio or Kiss, as well as BBC regional radio) with various formats. He has read tens of thousands of news bulletins and hosted 3,000+ podcast episodes.
The podcast title refers to those who may wish to change their speaking voice in some way. It is not a suggestion that anyone should, or be pressured into needing to. We love accents and dialects, and are well aware that how we speak changes over time. The key is: is your voice successfully communicating your message, so it is being understood (and potentially being acted upon) by your target audience?
This podcast is London-based and examples are spoken in the RP (Received Pronunciation) / standard-English / BBC English pronunciation, although invariably applicable to other languages, accents and dialects.
The 'Peter Stewart' show is perhaps of great interest to those in broadcast voice overs, the broadcast voice, how to start a voice podcast, broadcasting voice training, your speaking voice, breathing technique, and conversational speaking. You may also find it useful if you are searching for information on voice coaching, voice training, voice overs, podcasting, broadcasting, presenting, being a voice over actor and newsreading, audio branding, public speaking, the recorded voice, vocal tips, performance, vocal health education, vocal technique and voice over training.
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Episodes
0900 – Confidence And Self-Esteem
June 18, 2023 23:01 - 9 minutes - 5.83 MB2023.06.19 – 0900 – Confidence And Self-Esteem · Lack of confidence – most of us have a fear of failure, but we can only survive and thrive by putting ourselves in a situation in which we are tested, and you can’t easily replicate being on air without actually being on air. You’re also more likely to experience performance anxiety if by nature you’re a ‘worrier’ and tend to get anxious or upset in everyday situations · Lack of self-esteem – that we subconsciously seek immedia...
0899 – Underlying Reasons For Mic Fright
June 17, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.4 MB2023.06.18 – 0899 – Underlying Reasons For Mic Fright What the underlying reasons could be So, just why are some broadcaster-performers exhilarated and energized in front of the mic, while others feel a crushing sense of fear and dread, and sometimes see studio work as something that must be endured rather than enjoyed? These can be summed up by:[1] · Lack of experience – you simply need more ‘on-air miles’ especially if you’re working with new people, especially ‘difficult’ o...
0898 – Causes Of Mic Fright
June 16, 2023 23:01 - 5 minutes - 3.5 MB2023.06.17 – 0898 – Causes Of Mic Fright So, what’s going on? Extreme nervousness is one of the most unpleasant experiences to go through: physical and mental suffering that, if you are a broadcaster, may be in public and recorded and be played back - not just in one’s mind but also on social media for years to come. glossophobia /ˌɡlɒs.əˈfəʊ.bi.ə/ noun The fear of public speaking (speaking to a group of people) Deriv: Greek glosso- (tongue, language) + -phobia (fear). ...
0897 – Studio Excitement
June 15, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MB2023.06.16 – 0897 – Studio Excitement Excitement Yes, finally, nervousness might be excitement in disguise[1]. Physiologically, they certainly have some of the same symptoms: knees shaking, heart racing, hands sweating, gut misbehaving… Nervousness is often seen as a negative experience to do with fear and potential survival, shying away from risks and limiting success. Excitement is a positive experience, in which we can take advantage of potential possibilities and opportunities by sh...
0896 – Studio Sensitivity
June 14, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.87 MB2023.06.15 – 0896 – Studio Sensitivity Sensitivity to snarkiness Like a physical issue any underlying emotion can also be ‘heard’ in your voice: angry or anxious, stressed or depressed, walking on eggshells or on cloud nine, your voice won’t be natural unless you are ‘centred’. All of these situations manipulate your mindset: how do I feel, how do others see me, am I letting them see the ‘real me’? and will affect your hormones, your physical tension and your body language. Your e...
0895 – Studio Workaholism
June 13, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 1.02 MB2023.06.14 – 0895 – Studio Workaholism Workaholic-ism Stress may come from being too focused on your mic work, at the expense of your family and friends, hobbies and health. If you have too much on your plate or are continually hunting around for scraps, then anxiety may be caused by being too laser-focused on working hard: being a workaholic. A versatile voice belongs to someone who is experienced in the world, not world-weary, who brings life experiences to the recording, not exha...
0894 – Studio Perfectionism
June 12, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.52 MB2023.06.13 – 0894 – Studio Perfectionism Perfectionism You may get stressed in the studio because everything has to be ‘just so’: asking for take-after-take because the next one will “be the best one”; continually cogitating about the cadence of every sentence; editing and re-editing so much that your saved files have names like ‘final’, ‘final version 2’, ‘final version 3’, ‘final final edit’ and ‘final edit, this one’. Those with perfectionism set themselves unreasonable goals. C...
0893 – Studio Imposter Syndrome
June 11, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.5 MB2023.06.12 – 0893 – Studio Imposter Syndrome Imposter syndrome Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by self-doubt and nervousness before turning on your mic or camera? You feel as though you’re “not good enough” and that you “may be found out”, “exposed as a fraud” and “don’t deserve success”. That’s even though you know you’ve had ten tons of training and continuous career accolades. This may be imposter syndrome, a misplaced feeling of inadequacy that affects many successful people,...
0892 – Studio ‘Voice Confrontation’
June 10, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.16 MB2023.06.11 – 0892 – Studio ‘Voice Confrontation’ Voice confrontation (or “I Don’t Like My Voice!”) You may be visibly uncomfortable hearing your voice live, in your headphones, or when your recorded-voice is played back. You may become stressed at what you think others may think about your pitch, accent or diction. As we have seen before, this is down to a mix of physiology and psychology. First, the sound of your voice that you normally hear ‘live’ is a mix: partly out of your mou...
0891 – Studio Embarrassment
June 09, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.03 MB2023.06.10 – 0891 – Studio Embarrassment Embarrassment As a voice-over, you have perfected a cast of characters while alone in your home studio and then you get your big break: a director wants you for a big-budget part! You sit in the big-city studio, the microphone facing the control room and through the glass you see directors and producers, engineers and executives, script-writers and sales managers, assistants and interns… they’re talking but you can’t hear them… and you feel l...
0890 – Studio Disillusionment
June 08, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 2.83 MB2023.06.09 – 0890 – Studio Disillusionment Disillusionment On occasion, you may simply not feel up to presenting a podcast. Your voice may be fine but you’re not ‘feeling it’, not in ‘the zone’ and don’t know why. This may be boredom or negativity about the podcast topic, maybe disillusionment or resentment about its ‘return on investment’, the amount of work balanced with the number of downloads, feedback, reviews or sponsorship and it gets harder and harder to keep up the momentum. ...
0889 – Studio Claustrophobia
June 07, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MB2023.06.08 – 0889 – Studio Claustrophobia Claustrophobia Sitting alone in a home studio booth with several screens, a mic and a mixer, but no air conditioning, recording a voice-over session for an hour, or an audiobook for even longer, may be enough to make anyone feel odd. If you feel a need to break out and run away, it may not be down to nerves, but claustrophobia or loneliness. You may feel these emotions, and others may hear them in your voice which may become dull and drai...
0888 – Studio Depression
June 06, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 2.82 MB2023.06.07 – 0888 – Studio Depression If it’s not nerves, stress or anxiety, it may be something else Let’s not just stick with ‘feeling nervous’, there are other feelings and emotions which may arise in and around a studio and affect your voice, sometimes these are temporary feelings, and sometimes they can last a long time. Here we look at other things that go on in your head, and how they affect what comes out of your mouth. I am not a health professional and I would always urg...
0887 – Studio Anxiety
June 05, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 1.14 MB2023.06.06 – 0887 – Studio Anxiety Anxiety is persistent and may not be linked to a specific situation. The intensity may ebb and flow, but it never completely goes away, and with ongoing feelings of unease or dread, anxiety can prevent you from doing something you enjoy and make it difficult to focus and go about your day. Persistent anxiety has links to physical illness including gastrointestinal conditions and heart disease.[1] Again, all of these thoughts feelings and emotions may b...
0886 – Studio Stress
June 04, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.91 MB2023.06.05 – 0886 – Studio Stress Stress may be seen as ‘extreme nervousness’. It too is triggered by a ‘presenting situation’ and is usually short-term. If controlled appropriately, a rush of chemicals in your blood can lead to a heightened state of awareness, and a more powerful performance: a stressful person may be loud and energetic, seemingly thriving on the pressure (‘nervous energy’ or ‘nervous tension’), with symptoms similar to nervousness: a raised heartbeat and faster breathing....
0885 – Studio Nervousness
June 03, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.18 MB2023.06.04 – 0885 – Studio Nervousness Nerves, stress and anxiety Nervousness, stress and anxiety are part of the same bodily reaction of fight-flight-freeze which we’ll look at in a bit more detail later, and because they have similar symptoms it can be hard to tell them apart. Here is a rough, non-expert guide. Nervousness may be triggered by a specific situation but it doesn't usually prevent you from getting on and doing that thing. Think of a great opportunity to present you...
0884 – Mic Fright
June 02, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.45 MB2023.06.03 – 0884 – Mic Fright "The actor's nightmare", “…what it must be like to give birth" Laurence Olivier, on stage fright INTRODUCTION Do you want to express yourself, but it feels like a boa constrictor gets hold of your throat?[1] In this section, we look at powerful mind shifts that can help you get a better broadcast, podcast and voice-over voice. Yes, because the mind does affect the voice. Indeed, you are your voice: what you say is shaped by your culture and expe...
0883 – Self Massage
June 01, 2023 23:01 - 5 minutes - 3.31 MB2023.06.02 – 0883 – Self Massage Self-massage · Put your first and forefinger together on each hand. Gently at first and then with stronger pressure stroke by stroke, draw your double-fingers in a diagonal line down the side of your neck from just behind your ear across to where your throat starts, just short of your ‘Adam’s apple’. This massages the large sterno-cleidomastoid muscles which support, turn and nod the head. · Now place one palm on top of the back of your ...
0882 – Vocalisations of Different Voice Sounds
May 31, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB2023.06.01 – 0882 – Vocalisations of Different Voice Sounds These are sometimes described different, with different words and terms[1]. Ok let’s go for this: · Aphonic – a whisper · Biphonic – two pitches at the same time · Breathy – air in the voiced is heard · Creaky – the sound of friction between surfaces · Flutter or bleat – like the bleating of a lamb · Glottalized – another term for vocal fry, the low clicking sound · Pr...
0881 – Surgery And The Voice
May 30, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 3.08 MB2023.05.31 – 0881 – Surgery And The Voice Surgery If you are given anaesthetic, it’s likely you will be intubated, that is have a tube put down your throat and past your vocal folds, to help you breathe. This process can cause: · Dislocation of your vocal folds - or more specifically the cartilage that attaches to them · Injury to your vocal folds – the hard tube is inserted somewhat blindly and can rub or scrape on its way down · Inflammation – where cartila...
0880 – Vomiting And The Voice
May 29, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.11 MB2023.05.30 – 0880 – Vomiting And The Voice Vomiting We’ve mentioned this a few times in terms of acid reflux and alcohol consumption. Let’s take a second to look at it a little more closely. (Ugh!) Vomiting is extremely damaging to the voice and it’s not surprising, as the stomach contents flows ‘the wrong way’ into the pharynx and larynx and potentially into and out of your mouth (‘reflux’ means ‘regurgitation’ or ‘backwards flow’). With Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (or GERD) the sto...
0879 – HPV And The Voice
May 28, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.55 MB2023.05.29 – 0879 – HPV And The Voice HPV The Human Papilloma Virus can be sexually transmitted but can also be shared in other ways not fully understood. It causes many different diseases, often in the cervix and also in the throat sometimes leading to head and neck cancer and sometimes ‘recurrent respiratory papillomatosis’ which causes warty growths in the throat, most commonly on the vocal folds themselves, resulting in: Hoarseness Vocal fatigue Loss of vocal range Difficulty br...
0878 – Alcohol And The Voice
May 27, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 3.02 MB2023.05.28 – 0878 – Alcohol And The Voice Alcohol It’s unlikely you’ll be having a drink just before a broadcast show, podcast recording or studio session, but what might be the damage to your voice if you’ve had one (or several!) the night before, or for serval nights before? Alcohol can: · Contribute to dehydration of your whole body – and drier vocal folds don’t vibrate properly, contracting your range and making you sound strained. I mean, you know this already right, becau...
0877 – Steroids And The Voice
May 26, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 1.07 MB2023.05.27 – 0877 – Steroids And The Voice Steroids These might be used to reduce swelling in the body, in our case, the vocal folds, perhaps caused through misuse, which may then return to a more natural size and vibrate more efficiently and so make you sound like your real self. They should of course only be taken under professional medical supervision for a one-off reason. Habitual use can result in a worsening or permanent vocal injury, (as well as other issues such as mood changes...
0876 – Vaping And The Voice
May 25, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MB2023.05.26 – 0876 – Vaping And The Voice Vaping This trend is too young for there to be hard and fast stats on how it may affect the larynx and voice, and that’s probably good enough reason in itself to be wary of taking up the habit. Personally, I’d not want a cocktail of vegetable glycerine, poly-ethylene glycol, nicotine, and flavourings, pyrazine additives, aldehydes (formaldehyde and acet-aldehyde), and trace metals (nickel, chromium, cadmium and tin), in my lungs… And of c...
0875 – Cocaine And The Voice
May 24, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 1.11 MB2023.05.25 – 0875 – Cocaine And The Voice Cocaine While smoked cocaine will have a similar effect to smoking marijuana, snorted cocaine will damage your nose and nasal septum (‘nasal deformity’) and so affect the nasal resonance of your voice. As well as that think of this (it’s a bit gross). You know when you have a cold and sniff and then are able to swallow the phlegm? Something similar happens with cocaine that’s not been absorbed in the nose: it drips down the back of the throat and d...
0874 – Marijuana And The Voice
May 23, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.17 MB2023.05.24 – 0874 – Marijuana And The Voice While soft and hard drugs use is quite common in society, it’s even more prevalent in the entertainment business. It could be because of the amount of money some of the stars earn, the relaxing effects of some of the drugs or the social aspects. So how do both these drugs affect your voice? Marijuana When it is inhaled the vapours of marijuana inevitably affect your mouth, throat and lungs. This commonly results in laryngitis: a tired, rough, r...
0873 – More Cures For Summer Allergies
May 22, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.01 MB2023.05.23 – 0873 – More Cures For Summer Allergies · Antihistamine or steroid nasal spray or antihistamine pills – although they can have a drying effect · Something to suck on – lozenges and pastilles can promote the production of saliva which, when swallowed will help calm the urge to cough on a scratchy throat. Sweets with natural sweeteners and no artificial nonsense are obviously better than those crammed with chemicals and engorged with E-numbers. Beware natural fla...
0872 – Cures For Summer Allergies
May 21, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.42 MB2023.05.22 – 0872 – Cures For Summer Allergies Trouble is, you have to balance drying out the mucous and not over drying the folds[1]: · Hydration - the mucous will be less thick, and the drying from antihistamine meds, less pronounced, if you drink more! · Steaming – a plain-water steamer (no unnecessary synthetic oils or perfumes which can be an added irritant) can do wonders to hydrate the folds directly. · Nebulising – a nebulizer turns saline water into a fi...
0871 – Your Pitch and Post Nasal Drips
May 20, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB2023.05.21 – 0871 – Your Pitch and Post Nasal Drips We already know about the ‘post-nasal drip’, a lovely term that refers to the secretions from your nose and sinuses which can drip into the back of your mouth and down your throat (think what you do when you have a cold…). With seasonal allergies such drip-drip sinus drainage (especially at night) leads to the vocal folds swelling, which can cause · A lower pitch - and so a change in your range · Less resonance – because...
0870 – Pollens and Blossoms: Summer Allergies and Your Voice
May 19, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MB2023.05.20 – 0870 – Pollens and Blossoms: Summer Allergies and Your Voice We all love the lazy, hazy crazy days of summer, right? Well not if you have a seasonal allergy, and by ‘seasonal’ I mean anything from early spring to late summer, with various pollens having an effect on breathing and sneezing, and therefore your voice as well. Allergies (pollen, as well as dog and cat hair, dust, synthetic chemical smells…) are really your reaction to your body almost working too well! These fo...
0869 – Your Voice in Winter - 4
May 18, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 2.7 MB2023.05.19 – 0869 – Your Voice in Winter - 4 8. Let Your Mic Do The Work If you’re on stage in a show, MCing an event, turning on Christmas lights, remember the difference between volume and energy (loads on this from episode 323). You have a mic for a reason, to make yourself louder, so there’s no need to shout into it and hurt your voice. If you do, you start a spiral effect: the sound team will simply turn down the level on your channel so your voice doesn’t distort over the loud...
0868 – Your Voice in Winter - 3
May 17, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.23 MB2023.05.18 – 0868 – Your Voice in Winter - 3 6. Prep and Pacing Packed public transportation as people rush to prep, humans hurrying from one side of the city/county/planet to the other for the holidays, re-cycled aeroplane air, closed windows on buses and trains, big parties in small rooms, plus throw in mixed age groups, holiday hugs and mistletoe kisses and plates of food being passed around … frankly it’s a surprise we are all still here! It could all be an assault on your gen...
0867 – Your Voice in Winter - 2
May 16, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 2.75 MB2023.05.17 – 0867 – Your Voice in Winter - 2 4. Be Careful of Rich Food and Reflux Party and holiday food can be rich and creamy (think chocolates, fried or spicy finger food, plus carbonated soft or alcoholic drinks) which can lead to potential gastric or reflux issues (that we’ve looked at elsewhere, episode 755), so be careful how much you eat and when. And not too much and not too late! Have a range of food sure, but balance the chocolate orange with an actual one, you get the ...
0866 – Your Voice in Winter - 1
May 15, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.09 MB2023.05.16 – 0866 – Your Voice in Winter - 1 Winter can be a challenging time for your voice. To quote the song, “the weather outside is frightful” with cold air, there’s warm dry heated air inside, and if the season coincides with Christmas and New Year (depending on your hemisphere[1]) there’s bugs picked up from socialising and travelling, holiday performances such as concerts and carols. So here are some health tips to follow for the winter months – over and above the usual ones that w...
0865 – Coping With Covid
May 14, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.31 MB2023.05.15 – 0865 – Coping With Covid Coping with long covid A small percentage of people who have had Covid-19 continue to have symptoms after 12 weeks, but because of the huge number of people who have had the disease, that’s a large actual number of people. This is known by health professionals in the UK and many other countries as ‘post covid syndrome’ or (by the WHO) ‘post covid condition’ (although some doctors still doubt the existence of this altogether). There is no specific t...
0864 – Don’t Forget Your Ears
May 13, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 2.59 MB2023.05.14 – 0864 – Don’t Forget Your Ears Ears You need to know what you sound like so you can adjust your voice or your mic, and make some sometimes subtle changes in pitch or timbre. You may be asked to imitate a certain style of voice or personality, so attuned ears will help you hear, interpret and reproduce the subtleties. And of course, you need to clearly hear instructions from a director or producer, either through a talkback speaker or an earpiece. It is possible to act withou...
0863 – Eye Exercises
May 12, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 1.18 MB2023.05.13 – 0863 – Eye Exercises And a few exercises: Pencil Push-Ups Hold a pencil at arm’s length and focus on the tip. Move it closer and continue to focus. Repeat, moving it back and forth forcing your eyes to work-out. The Figure of Eight Pick an imaginary point on the floor or across the room, about 10 feet away. Focus on it and with your pupils moving, draw a figure of eight in the space there, for about 30 seconds before switching direction. 20/20 For every 20 minutes of nea...
0862 – Don’t Forget Your Eyes
May 11, 2023 23:01 - 5 minutes - 3.47 MB2023.05.12 – 0862 – Don’t Forget Your Eyes Your eyes and ears Most voice trainers overlook these critical body parts and the role they play in helping you get a better voice, but let’s spend a few moments doing just that here and now with a few considerations. Eyes Without stating the obvious, and with acknowledgement to the awesome voice actors who are blind and read their scripts with braille[1], eyes help you do your job. Not just clearly reading the words that you have to say, but al...
0861 – Feeling Attractive vs. Sounding Unobstructed
May 10, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.94 MB2023.05.11 – 0861 – Feeling Attractive vs. Sounding Unobstructed Even though Connie was a radio presenter, she always came in immaculately dressed. Fitted suits, or tight jeans or blouses that left little to the imagination. The problem was that Connie couldn’t get to the end of even a moderately long sentence without having to take another breath. The problem seemed obvious: the clothes were making breath intake, support and control all difficult. But Connie knew that how she dresse...
0860 – Tight Clothes, Tight Voice
May 09, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.28 MB2023.05.10 – 0860 – Tight Clothes, Tight Voice What else will affect your vocal performance? Clothes What won’t help, anything that causes constriction or discomfort Tight dresses, trousers, blouses and shirts. Belts done up a notch or two more than absolutely necessary Tight shoes worn more for style than comfort. That could be footwear that pinches your toes or heel, the height or slope of a heel, or simply wearing a style that you are not used to (for example, the heeled shoes th...
0859 – Myth 5: Dark-coloured Pee Means You Are Dehydrated
May 08, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.77 MB2023.05.09 – 0859 – Myth 5: Dark-coloured Pee Means You Are Dehydrated Myth #5: Dark-coloured pee means you're dehydrated Pee is dark because of the concentration of various elements in it, but that doesn’t of itself mean you need more water. It’s actually more accurate to look at the concentration of sodium in your blood, but as that’s not usually practical, some experts[1] say drinking enough water to keep your urine a light, straw-yellow colour is a simple and effective monitoring syst...
0858 – Myth 4: Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight
May 07, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 1.04 MB2023.05.08 – 0858 – Myth 4: Drinking Water Can Help You Lose Weight Myth #4: Drinking water can help you lose weight OK, maybe if you drink a few glasses before a meal, you’ll eat less[1] but that’s not the case for everyone[2], although obviously if water is replacing a sugar-rich fizzy drink then sure, you’ll be taking in fewer calories. [1] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25893719/ [2] https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17228036/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...
0857 – Myth 3: We Need ‘Sports Drinks’
May 06, 2023 23:01 - 1 minute - 978 KB2023.05.07 – 0857 – Myth 3: We Need ‘Sports Drinks’ Myth #3: We need sports drinks to replace salt and other electrolytes There’s usually no need to reach for the expensive coloured water after a work-out as you can usually replace lost salt by consuming more basic and cheaper, although not as trendy, food and drink. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
0856 – Myth 2: Caffeine Makes You Dehydrated
May 05, 2023 23:01 - 2 minutes - 1.43 MB2023.05.06 – 0856 – Myth 2: Caffeine Makes You Dehydrated Myth #2: Caffeine makes you dehydrated The effect is almost miniscule and the 1928 research the claim is based on[1] doesn’t hold up to todays’ more rigorous research. NPR says “Essentially, with the exception of higher alcohol-content beverages like hard liquor, all liquids count towards hydration. As does food. The experts we spoke to say about 20% of your fluid intake comes from the food you eat, from fruits and vegetables to pa...
0855 – Myth 1: You Need To Drink at Least Eight Glasses of Water a Day
May 04, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.05 MB2023.05.05 – 0855 – Myth 1: You Need To Drink at Least Eight Glasses of Water a Day H2O No-Nos – Busting 5 Myths About Water and Hydration[1] Myth 1: You need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day Nope: After all, how big are the glasses, how big are you? Have you done any exercise or need more water, or eaten a ton of watermelon and need less? How hot are you? Like the porridge in Goldilocks that had to be not too hot and not too cold, we each need enough to avoid dehydration...
0854 – The Food And Drink Good List
May 03, 2023 23:01 - 4 minutes - 2.81 MB2023.05.04 – 0854 – The Food And Drink Good List The ‘good’ list Have these in moderation; you don’t want to feel full and bloated during a four-hour radio show. Neither do you want to feel nauseous, or feel the need for a toilet break, or suffer from either form of gas in a small studio. Eat enough of the right foods to keep your energy levels up – preferring fresh over anything processed. Fruit – in general fruits are good as they contain lots of water – especially ones such as mang...
0853 – The Food And Drink Naughty List
May 02, 2023 23:01 - 5 minutes - 3.8 MB2023.05.03 – 0853 – The Food And Drink Naughty List The ‘bad’ list Dairy - Milk, yoghurt, cheese can all be difficult for the body to break down and so cause acid reflux which can ‘burn’ your vocal folds. It can also thicken mucus, causing you to clear your throat more often and reducing the manoeuvrability of your tongue. Processed sugar - Boiled and chewy sweets and juice drinks can be heavily processed causing phlegm in some people. And after an initial sugar rush, comes the sugar c...
0852 – The Food And Drink That Can Damage Your Voice
May 01, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.08 MB2023.05.02 – 0852 – The Food And Drink That Can Damage Your Voice EATING AND DRINKING It’s not so much what you should eat as what you should not, because, apart from foods which add to your water intake, there are few which actively help your voice. Most foods either hurt it, or make little or no difference either way. If these ‘bad’ items affect you at all, it will be likely be to a different extent to other people – we are all different. It may need a diary and detective work to f...
0851 – Your ‘Goldilocks’ Vocal Folds
April 30, 2023 23:01 - 3 minutes - 2.36 MB2023.05.01 – 0851 – Your ‘Goldilocks’ Vocal Folds ‘Breathy (or ‘aspirated’) onset’ – when they don’t close enough This happens when there is a lack of firm closure of the vocal folds, so excessive air escapes through them as you create sound and the resulting voice is ‘breathy’. ‘Glottal’ onset – the folds are brought together before air pressure is increased, and are ‘blown apart’ to start phonation The vocal folds are over compressed and brought together with force to initiate...