There are a lot of reasons to feel angry and frightened by the state of the world. A lot of us are struggling with the frustration of not knowing what to do or where to start. Raising your voice - in anger, in resistance, or in defense of those you hold dear - is one way to make a difference. But if you’re not prepared for them, the raw emotions we’re all wrestling with can get bound up in your body, causing tension and pain that can get in the way of your expression. I have some techniques for channeling those strong feelings that can help you speak up for what you believe in, and put that passion into action.

Michèle Voillequé is a singer and a voice teacher living in Berkeley, California.

University of Maryland announces Kermit the Frog as commencement speaker: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/28/kermit-the-frog-university-of-maryland-commencement

More on how Sen. Cory Booker spoke before the Senate for a record-breaking 25 hours without losing his voice: https://www.mvmusik.com/hydrate-hydrate-hydrate/

My Top 5 Tips for Speakers: https://www.mvmusik.com/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-29/

Yes, you can sound better! Opt-in for a free video training on my website: https://mvmusik.com

A transcript of this episode is available at mvmusik.com/blog/cant-wait-to-hear-you-episode-48. You can subscribe to Can’t Wait to Hear You wherever you get podcasts. If you have a question about your voice or how you’re using it, please email [email protected]. To learn more about Michèle or to subscribe to her newsletter, visit mvmusik.com.

Our music is thanks to Katya and Ada.

The show is edited by K.O. Myers at Particulate Media.