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I felt stupid for decades (my ex-husband told me every day for two years, "You're so stupid and ignorant. People are only nice to you because they feel sorry for you." Unfortunately, I believed him. I worked with a life coach about nine years ago and my entire life has changed. I now know I'm brilliant.

I'm South African and have been wondering for years why American woman sound like ducks. It is the most irritating sound.

Such a great conversation, Stephanie. I appreciate your thoughtful questions.

great job Stephanie. your interviews are inspiring.

Nice!

Beautiful voice, my friend. I love this, "I'm Not Stupid". I felt throughout my life that I was not smart... I bet there are so many of us out there that have felt and are healing. Great talk/song

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This woman's vocal fry is irritating.

First, at the beginning the sound track is not in phase...but we stuck with it and enjoyed learning more about Amy. Amy's approaches and style sound logical. From viewer's perspective we felt that it is very possible for a person to find a suitable date/companion/marriage partner! Self-assessment is a critical step that Amy utilizes. Ooops where can we find out "gift" or where do we put in our word to get it??? H&M

I have a perspective on vocal fry that’s a little unique, I do this a lot unfortunately (and I hate it!) but I only started doing it since developing chronic fatigue syndrome / myalgic encephalomyelitis. My brain and body get absolutely exhausted to the point where it’s sometimes very difficult for me to make myself food, go to the bathroom, and speak. I’ve had this condition for several years now and it’s completely debilitating, I used to be highly functioning and successful but now I’m on disability. I often feel like I don’t have enough energy to end my sentences strongly, or even to speak normally. I hate that I vocal fry but I find it very hard to control with my new medical condition. Please don’t always autocorrect judge people or assume something about their character based on how they talk/sound, you never know what a person may be going through!!!

I remember a time when this was just not part of our culture. People, both male and female, spoke in their natural manner. Then during the 80s came the West Coast Valley Girl talk. It was made fun of and yet popularized in a Frank Zappa song titled “Valley Girl”. It also became popular in many movies for teens at that time, and into the 90s. As many of the locales of those movies were made to have taken place on the West Coast, primarily in Southern California. One movie in particular comes to mind, “Fast Time at Ridgemont High”. That movie was very popular with teens at the time. The OMG, as it is today, was originally, “Oh my God” or the word “like” being used at the beginning of every sentence. Another common vocal characteristic that can be traced back to that era was the tendency for someone to speak every sentence as if it were an uncertainty or a question. It was this particularly annoying lilt or rise toward the end of the sentence. It was as if trying to elicit validation from your best bff's in high school. It is annoying, and it appears immature sounding, and unfortunately it is most often found amongst young women.

Yes, vocal fry is annoying and makes speakers (male and female) sound unintelligent. But why do (probably) a majority of women sound like they're 13 years old? Even the educated - spokespersons, doctars, lawyers - sound like they play on one the Disney Channel.

Vocal fry originated in late 70s/early 80s as part of "valley girl" linguistics that was popularized further by Hollywood as the linguistics of snobbish bimbos - which stuck because it was based on reality. To this day, it conveys an arrogant but vapid airheadedness that is used to express a superficial and judgmental attitude. This is why it will close doors on you. Men generally don't use VF, as inherently built-in lower range and resonance is often misinterpreted as vocal fry. But it can be used intentionally if a vocal range or resonance does not go low enough, which is embarrassing for many men who are seeking or have obtained positions of notoriety. For men, high voices don't pay in any desirable aspect of life.

Love this video! #Empowered!

I call it Croaking

But upspeak is fine?! No. They're both asinine.

Thank you for actually giving advice on how to fix vocal fry. I've seen so many videos on what it is, but not how to fix it. I find myself occasionally letting my voice fry at the end of sentences. I'm an educated working woman and I never do it on purpose. It just comes out sometimes and now I know why - I'm not giving enough breath to the end of my sentences. I will try this going forward - thank you!

Lol this is so cringe

Black women usually don't have to worry about this unless they hang out too much with Valley White Girls.

tbh its kinda hot sometimes lmao

I have never heard anyone speak like this nor ever heard of the phrase “vocal fry”

Vocal fry almost always occurs at the end of the sentence . Often the sentence starts high and ends low with the fry at the end . I just think what are you doing that for . It sounds rediculous

Thank you for bringing how SICK and immature voice fry and nasal talk are .. I cant even listen to women any more. I miss the clear natural soft sound of feminine voice. Clear voice is much more professional. We need to BURP talk back until they stop frying us.. Thanks again Stephanie.

Impressive! Can't wait to meet you again and have you share your gifts with my CT eWomenNetwork Chapter! WOW!

Wow Wow Wow!! I love this. Stephanie you hit it on the head for so many people in so many walks of life!! You have identified the reason to seek you out to be GREAT!!