{"podcast":{"title":"On The Voice","slug":"on-the-voice-7506005","podcast_index_feed_id":7506005,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109555078/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://onthevoice.com","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/44415534/44415534-1757814513942-bc2831379e14.jpg","author":"Mackenzie Bykowski and Jenna Battipaglia","episode_count":20,"summary":"On The Voice is a podcast for professional voice users navigating vocal injury and recovery. One of us is a voice teacher. One of us is a speech-language pathologist. We’ve both lived through injury, rehabilitation, and reinvention. Each episode brings you raw stories from performers who’ve been there, insight from the doctors and clinicians who treat it, and tools from voice professionals that are changing the way we perceive it. Whether you’re in the thick of recovery, supporting a student, or simply curious about the real life behind the curtain — you’re not alone!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-01T16:19:34.015866+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005"},"episode":{"title":"Ellen Lettrich","slug":"ellen-lettrich","published_at":"2025-10-15T04:12:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005/ellen-lettrich","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenzie-bykowski/episodes/Ellen-Lettrich-e39i4t2","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109555078/podcast/play/109695330/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-15%2F409292277-44100-2-07ff74017fe37.m4a","summary":"Ellen Lettrich , M.S, CCC-SLP, is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, vocal coach, and theatre educator with over three decades of experience across Broadway and educational theatre. She served as Production Vocal Coach for Matilda and Hand to God and has supported performers from Wicked , The Book of Mormon , The Color Purple , Cinderella , The Crucible , and West Side Story , among many others. As the Founder and former Director of MTCA (Musical Theater College Auditions) , Ellen has guided hundreds of young performers through the college audition process and now continues her work from Richmond, VA, while leading The Fund for College Auditions , a nonprofit providing access and support for aspiring theatre students nationwide. In this episode, Ellen joins hosts Mackenzie Bykowski and Jenna Battipaglia, M.S, CCC-SLP, to share her journey through vocal paresis and two pseudocysts - and how those experiences have shaped her empathy, teaching, and philosophy on vocal health. From vocal rest and recovery to advocacy for access in the arts, Ellen’s story is an inspiring look at resilience, curiosity, and care for the human voice. Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general educational and entertainment purposes only and does not constitute professional medical, legal, financial, or other advice. Views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of the hosts. Individual experiences and results may vary - always consult a qualified professional for guidance specific to your situation.","meta_description":"Ellen Lettrich , M.S, CCC-SLP, is a nationally certified speech-language pathologist, vocal coach, and theatre educator with over three decades of experie…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3062,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-voice-7506005/episodes/ellen-lettrich/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005/ellen-lettrich.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}