The Heart of a Singer - Vocal Rehab, Vocal Warm-ups, Christian Musician, Breathing Technique, Singing Lessons
Welcome to The Heart of a Singer Podcast. I’m Sarah Toth, Heart Coach, mom of 2, trained opera singer, and passionate lover of Jesus. This podcast is a home for Christian women who have trained and worked in singing, opera, and musical theater; but maybe you’ve found yourself in a place of unrest, bottled-up emotions, and even feeling far from God. But through the hurt of your circumstances, you might be feeling an invitation from the Lord - to learn to hear his voice more clearly and to open up yours in a new way. It’s time to move out of your desert season, musically, spiritually, and emotionally so that you can move forward in a healthy way and step out into the next chapter that God has for you. So I invite you to open up your journal, grab your favorite pen, and then join me, as we move from Stuck to Thriving, while unlocking your heart again to beat for His Kingdom Purposes. Contact: hello@sarahtoth.com
Episodes
As a mom, it’s easy to feel discouraged about your singing—especially if your voice doesn’t feel the way it used to, you don’t have time to practice, or lessons feel out of reach. If you can relate, then I invite you into a perspective shift that will help you sing more this year. Instead of focusing on insecurities or limitations, you’ll be encouraged to see singing as a tool for joy, service, connection, and passing something mea...
Do your kids know the classic Christmas carols you grew up singing? In this episode, we explore why singing Christmas carols at home matters and how easily this rich tradition can slip away if we’re not intentional. From "Silent Night" to "Hark the Herald Angels Sing," these songs carry theology, worship, church history, and family memory. As moms, we can become the gatekeepers of what is sung in our homes—and this conversation inv...
Let’s talk about the pelvic floor. Yep—we’re going there. We all know pelvic floor health matters, but did you know it’s also *deeply connected* to your singing voice? If you’re a busy mom who wants to sing more this Christmas—but feels like you have zero time to practice—this episode will show you why just five minutes a day of pelvic floor work can give you a surprising boost in breath support, stamina, and vocal strength.
We’ll ...
If you struggle with a vocal break—that spot where your voice flips, cracks, or suddenly changes—this episode will bring clarity. We will delve into where the transition between your head voice and chest voice typically happens, and why it feels different depending on whether you’re singing classically or in a contemporary style.
You’ll hear helpful demonstrations, learn what’s happening in your middle voice, and understand why cer...
In this episode, I break down vocal registers in a simple, practical way so you can finally understand why your voice may feel limited, inconsistent, or “stuck.” I’ll help you figure out which register needs strengthening—your head voice or your chest voice. And I give you tools to blend your registers, so that your voice feels stronger, smoother, and more reliable.
Enjoy!
Sarah 🌟
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RELATED EPISODES
Have you ever wondered why your singing range feels limited? Or why your voice changes or breaks when you try to sing higher or lower? Maybe you’re craving more power in certain parts of your voice.
Understanding your vocal registers—your head voice and chest voice—and how they work together is a key to unlocking confidence in your singing.
In this episode, I’ll give you simple, approachable language to understand these registers a...
If you're a mom, I’m guessing you wouldn’t say “no” to more energy. What about a better mood, deeper connection with your kids, and a heart that feels centered on God? You may not realise it, but all of these things I just listed are benefits of…. yes, singing!
And one of the easiest ways to get yourself singing again—without pressure, guilt, or overthinking—is by building a simple playlist you can turn on and sing with at any mo...
Do you ever wish you could sing along to your favorite worship songs at home — but your kids keep begging to turn on "their" music instead?
In this episode, I’m sharing what I did in my own home to change that dynamic. Now when I put on a worship playlist, my daughter lights up and says with genuine excitement, “Mom! I LOVE this song!”
I’ll show you how to cultivate that same love for worship music in your young kids — so you can s...
Hey mama, are you straining to reach those high notes—especially in worship songs? This can be a common vocal challenge! In this episode, we’ll talk about the two game-changers for singing higher with freedom: releasing your jaw and spitting out your consonants. These tiny tweaks will make your upper range feel easier, clearer, and more resonant.
We’ll unpack how jaw tension creeps in when you sing, why some parts of words we sing ...
Is jaw tension holding back your singing voice?
If your voice has been feeling tight, tired, or restricted, you’re not alone. As singers (and especially as moms), we often hold more tension than we realize—and it can keep our voices from sounding free and resonant.
In this episode we’ll cover:
- Common causes of jaw tension
- How it can affect your singing
- Easy exercises to release jaw tension
Timestamps: (3:14) My story wi...
Are you a mom who wants to sing but feels too tired, too unsure, or too out of practice to start again? Maybe you’ve lost confidence in your voice — or you’ve convinced yourself that singing outloud is for someone else, someone more “qualified.”
But what if I told you that God has already given you permission to sing?
Not just permission — a command.
In Psalm 96, we’re told:
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Feeling tired, vocally tight, or unmotivated to sing lately—especially as a mom? This week’s episode is part two of our warm-up series! Last week we prepared the body, and today we’re focusing on the vocal warm-up — a simple, energizing routine to help you find freedom and ease in your singing again.
You can do this right from home — during nap time, with your kids, or in the car. No special equipment needed, just your voice and a...
Before you even warm up your voice, you need to warm up your body. In this episode, I’ll guide you through a quick physical warm-up for singers that helps release tension, open up your breath, and get your voice ready to go. These are simple, energizing stretches you can before singing, to start your day, or even when you need an energy boost.
Here’s what we’ll do together:
- Big sighs with arm drops – release stress and reset y...
Dear Mama, I see you—tired, depleted, struggling to find your voice. I know what it feels like to be completely dry, lifeless, just going through the motions without joy.
But God wants to breathe new life into you again!
It’s time to come out of your dry season. It’s time to lay down the hurts, burdens, and shame you’ve been carrying. It’s time to let God restore and revive you.
Dry bones, come awake! Come awake in Jesus’ Name!
It’...
Hey singer friend—if you’ve been longing to sing with more freedom but feel stuck, this episode is for you. Maybe you think you need more lessons, more practice, or more technique, but I want to let you in on a truth I’ve seen again and again with moms: your biggest breakthrough today starts by releasing your tummy.
I know—this is one of the most vulnerable areas of our bodies as women. It’s where we carry new life, scars, stretch ...
Ever wish you could pray more throughout the day, but get caught up in the endless rhythm of meals, housework, and caring for your kids? You’re not alone. I’ve struggled with that too—and I found such a surprising solution in a simple prayer song.
In this episode, I’ll teach you a short song that helps you thank the Lord right in the middle of daily life. It’s easy to sing while you’re driving, doing laundry, or just being with yo...
Have you lost confidence in your singing voice? Maybe when you open your mouth, you don’t know what’s going to come out—or you’re afraid you won’t like the sound you hear. For many Christian moms, especially after stepping away from singing during pregnancy or postpartum, this is a real struggle.
In this episode, I share what I call the recipe for vocal confidence. True confidence comes from learning to trust your instrument again....
Have you ever wished you could sing at home but felt like you had zero capacity—with kids hanging off you, asking for snacks, and food messes to clean up again and again? Maybe you used to have time to sit at the piano and sing, but now that kind of personal time feels like an unattainable luxury.
At the same time, you’d love for your kids to grow up around music and learn to sing. But whenever you put on your favorite music to sin...
Want some tips on staying hydrated for singing, and while also supporting your energy and health as a mom? Then this episode is for you. I’m pulling back the curtain on my daily drink lineup and sharing how I keep my vocal folds happy, my energy steady, and my body supported.
I talk about the three staples I rely on every day—water (and why I remineralize it), adrenal cocktails for electrolyte support, and my ongoing conversation w...
If you’ve been away from singing for a while—especially after becoming a mom—you might feel like you can’t trust your voice anymore. Maybe it is breathy and weak, maybe it feels tight and stuck, or maybe you keep losing your voice altogether.
In this episode, I’m sharing three of the most common vocal challenges I see in moms—and a quick, doable “today fix” for each one.
You’ll learn:
- How to stop breathiness and get a clear, s...
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