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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 1d

It's really great to see some inclusive, queer-focused resources for menopausal people here, the queer experience is often overlooked in menopause-focused support.

www.queermenopause.com/resources

#menopauseawarenessmonth #menopause #voice #queer #lgbtq #hormones

Menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people — Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause

Inclusive menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people and those not served by mainstream information

www.queermenopause.com

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 2d

As #menopauseawarenessmonth continues, here's an article I wrote for Menopause Matters Magazine about the menopause and the voice. For teachers, public speakers, singers, & anyone who uses their voice for their work/hobbies.

www.kathleencronie.com/menopause-an...

#menopause #voice #singing #choir

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 5d

In #MenopauseAwarenessMonth I'm focusing on hormones and the voice. To manage menopausal change, it's useful to already be paying attention to monthly change. So here's a blog on our voice's cycle - www.kathleencronie.com/post/menstru...

#singing #voice #menopause #periods #menstruation #choir

Menstruation and the singing voice

What happens to our voice during our monthly cycle, and how can we keep singing smoothly through hormonal changes?Have you ever noticed that your voice sounds different around ‘that time of the month’...

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 5d

I'm really hoping with the increase in information about this topic, along with folks being more open about discussing menopause now, this will be something we hear more about and support people to sing through successfully

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 6d

The table shows results for 307 singers involved in a doctoral study, so there's variety, but it shows the upper and lower ranges of the singers involved at pre, peri and post menopause which gives you an indication of average vocal range, if not type. Full methods/results: acda.org/wp-content/u...

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 6d

In #MenopauseAwarenessMonth I'm revisiting some of the research articles we have on #menopause and the voice. Some interesting results below in this article on HRT and vocal range.

#voice #singing #choir

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 15

Interesting to see these range changes during menopause. The study found singers experienced a drop in average high pitch range during perimenopause, but that this returned to its original range post-menopause for singers on HRT, and dropped lower for those not on HRT.

#menopause #voice #singing

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 7d

October is Menopause Awareness Month - here are some of the events and opportunities I'm running for singers, speakers, teachers and other voice users on Menopausal Voice Change. More info and contact via www.kathleencronie.com

#menopause #voice #singing #menopauseawarenessmonth #menopausal #choir

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 12d

Heard myself saying this today and you know what, I stand by it.

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 12d

Today's toolkit for teaching 😁

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 13d

"If you’re a teacher or in any one of these professions that uses the voice a lot, it can actually mean a difference between taking days off of work and being productive or not”

Great to finally see more research into this. For support and resources: www.kathleencronie.com/menopause-si...

Amy Diehl, Ph.D. @amydiehl.bsky.social · 25d

During menopause, estrogen levels decrease, which changes vocal fold tissue. Women’s voices get deeper, hoarser and can be harder to project. Teachers and voice over actors are especially impacted. Actors become less desirable for voice over work.
news.northeastern.edu/2025/09/10/m...

New research shines light on how the human voice changes during menopause

The effect menopause has on women’s voices is not as well studied but could have a major impact on “voice super users, new research shows.

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 13d

theconversation.com/neuroscience...

Neuroscience finds musicians feel pain differently from the rest of us

Can musical training rewire the brain to resist pain?

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · 15d

I was delighted to lead a workshop on hormonal change and the singing voice at the weekend including a mix of information and practical exercises. To book a 1 to 1 session or for me to come and work with your group get in touch at www.kathleencronie.com
#voice #choir #singing #menopause #hormones

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Prof. Emily Nordmann @emilynordmann.bsky.social · Sep 2

Did I get obsessed with the Munro #TidyTuesday and go on a @walkhighlands.co.uk deep dive (gratefully with their consent)?

Yes.

Did I have to migrate my website from Hugo to Quarto to make interactive plots work?

Yes.

Was it worth it?

Yes.

Code & more at www.emilynordmann.com/post/2025-08...

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Aug 15

Are you experiencing menopausal voice change? Does your voice feel more tired, dry or have you lost vocal power? Support is available! Find out more by signing up for the Singing Through Menopause newsletter : www.kathleencronie.com/menopausenew... You can also catch up and read previous editions!

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Aug 5

#menopause #voice #singing #publicspeaking

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Aug 5

Still time to sign up for the summer edition of the Singing Through Menopause newsletter! forms.gle/CrSJ28eM417f...

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Aug 5

Still time to sign up for the summer edition of the Singing Through Menopause newsletter! forms.gle/CrSJ28eM417f...

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Aug 4

Currently preparing the Singing Through Menopause Summer Newsletter with updates on:
- Menopausal voice interviews project
- Menopause Awareness Month voice workshops
- Resources & ways to book menopausal voice workplace sessions

To sign up to receive a copy, click here: forms.gle/NhsicZqAAm3X...

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Jun 13

Great to see so many LGBTQ+ menopause resources being collected here. 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈

www.queermenopause.com/resources

#menopause #LGBTQ+ #Queer

Menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people — Queer / LGBTQIA+ Menopause

Inclusive menopause resources for LGBTQIA+ people and those not served by mainstream information

www.queermenopause.com

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Jun 5

GROUP SINGING LESSONS!
Fancy learning to sing with a group of friends? Why not book a group singing lesson? Suitable for up to 5 people, group singing lessons are a fun and social way to build confidence and improve your voice. Find out more: www.kathleencronie.com/group-singin...

#singing #voice

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 16

More interesting stuff in today's paper - considering sociocultural impacts on experiences of menopause. The knowledge that self-esteem, stress, anxiety, and thoughts/beliefs about menopause correlate with the rate of reporting symptoms as problematic or not is a really important point.

#menopause

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 15

More resources and support for menopausal singers here: www.kathleencronie.com/singing-thro...

SINGING THROUGH MENOPAUSE | mysite

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 15

Full paper here: acda.org/wp-content/u...

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 15

Interesting to see these range changes during menopause. The study found singers experienced a drop in average high pitch range during perimenopause, but that this returned to its original range post-menopause for singers on HRT, and dropped lower for those not on HRT.

#menopause #voice #singing

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 2

I'm supporting the Good Law Project's fund for defending trans people's rights by donating fees from one-off/gift lessons in my studio this month. To find out more, book a lesson, or buy one as a gift for someone else, head to:

www.kathleencronie.com/good-law-pro...

@goodlawproject.bsky.social

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Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · May 7

This weekend's science festival is fast approaching - just a few days left to take part!

#menopause #voice #singing #perimenopause

Dr Kathleen Cronie @kathleencronie.bsky.social · Apr 28

What's in the Mystery Menopausal Voice Box? TAKE PART!

As part of a science festival activity, I've created mystery question boxes where you can answer then read ALL the responses to hear more about menopausal voice.

Take part here - forms.gle/HL3XYpgZTsCq...

#voice #menopause #singing #choir

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