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Madison Smith
body + movement + voice


Why Women Need a Different Kind of Support
When it comes to training bodies, I think it’s imperative that women get specialized support—but not for the reasons you might expect.
When I first started diving into movement and function, I was coming from the perspective that women’s bodies just need a different kind of support. However, from a purely biological standpoint, men’s and women’s bodies aren’t that different. So why am I saying women need something different?

Madison Smith
Oct 64 min read


The Power of Breathing
A good breath can help build core strength, calm your nervous system, and help facilitate healing. When you’re navigating postpartum, injury or illness, breathing is something you can DO when everything else feels off limits. However, since breathing is so innate to our biology, most people overlook just how powerful good breathing can be! The simple fact is that most people don’t breathe very well. I mean, they are alive and that's great, but they're not actually gettin

Madison Smith
Sep 234 min read


Do I need hormones in perimenopause?
Figuring out if and which symptoms are related to perimenopause and which ones are related to things like stress is really about being able to listen to YOUR body

Madison Smith
Sep 103 min read


When can I go back to singing after having a child?
When can I go back to singing after have a child? There’s a lot more happening in the postpartum period than simply scheduling childcare.

Madison Smith
Apr 17 min read


Dreaming into the New Year
Lesson from 2024: Creating something really beautiful despite less than perfect conditions.

Madison Smith
Jan 92 min read


Learning to listen: How one simple tool elevated my singing
As you might be aware, I gave a recital a few weeks ago. This was my first time on stage in almost 10 years and, as you can imagine, it was ALL the feels, but I’m finally able to focus on some of the takeaways from this experience.
For so many years I really disliked listening to my singing. It felt like every time I went to listen all I heard was what I did wrong. A note that wasn’t 100%, a phrase that didn’t land, a rushed breath, a missed opportunity.

Madison Smith
Jul 15, 20244 min read
Singers sing too much
Controversial opinion: Singers sing too much. “But that’s my job!” Yes, but you don’t only sing when you’re getting paid, do you? You...

Madison Smith
Feb 16, 20244 min read


Does losing weight make you a better singer?
As we enter into the new year, there is a lot of energy around starting new fitness programs and losing weight and dieting and exercise…...

Madison Smith
Jan 2, 20244 min read


How will having a child affect my voice?
Lets start with "Will having a child affect my voice?" Absolutely! But not how you’re thinking… Most singers get really hung up on the...

Madison Smith
Dec 27, 20233 min read


Welcome to Motherhood Transformation
This is a space to explore the physical, neurological, psychological and emotional changes that arise throughout a singers lifetime...

Madison Smith
Oct 26, 20232 min read
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