I’m thrilled to share that my latest piece on tracheal shaves caught the eye of Renée Yoxon! They invited me onto their channel for a deep-dive conversation into the potential risks and outcomes of a trachael shave (chondrolaryngoplasty). It was a fantastic opportunity to break down the science behind the surgery with such a respected voice in the community. If you haven't got a chance to read it yet, you can do so here or you can just watch the video below!

Deepening your voice can at times feel like you’re trying to hold a kickboard underwater just like when you were a kid. It’s wobbly, it feels off and then you lose your focus for a moment and BAM, it’s shot up almost as if from nowhere. I feel you. If you are looking for FTM Voice Masculinization Exercises or deepening masculinization techniques , let’s do something about it. 1) Thickening the Vocal Folds (The Source) Simply put, how thin or thick your vocal folds are influ

Over the years I’ve worked with many individuals who have had a Chondrolaryngoplasty, this procedure aims to reduce the size of your Adams apply by removing some of the thyroid cartilage, pretty straight forward eh? Well, the results prove this is more complicated than you’d expect in terms of how your voice responds. Now, even though this isn’t true for everyone and results may vary just like they would with any procedure, I have noticed that in many individuals, their abili

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