{"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":"Nicole Zuraitis","slug":"nicole-zuraitis","published_at":"2025-09-17T13:53:38+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005/nicole-zuraitis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/on-the-voice-7506005","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mackenzie-bykowski/episodes/Nicole-Zuraitis-e38bk3o","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/109555078/podcast/play/108432952/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-17%2F407651652-44100-2-1258094e11cab.m4a","summary":"Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY-winning and 4X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, and arranger, celebrated for her “heart as big as her remarkable voice” (Jazz Police). She’s a New York–based bandleader redefining vocal jazz and what she calls the “modern songbook.” Find her music on all streaming platforms, at www.nicolezmusic.com, and on Instagram at @nicolezmusic. In this episode of On The Voice , Nicole talks with hosts Mackenzie Bykowski and Jenna Battipaglia, MS, CCC-SLP about life on the road as a full-time touring artist, balancing an intense performance schedule with vocal health, and her own journey through vocal challenges—including lessons learned about speaking voice habits, recovery, and resilience. Her candid insights offer encouragement and community to any professional voice user navigating a vocal injury or supporting someone who is. 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":"Nicole Zuraitis is a 2X GRAMMY-winning and 4X GRAMMY-nominated jazz singer-songwriter, pianist, and arranger, celebrated for her “heart as big as her rema…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2709,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/on-the-voice-7506005/episodes/nicole-zuraitis/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/nicole-zuraitis.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}