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
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:
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:
If you’re constantly in your head when you sing—analyzing every note, second-guessing your sound, or worrying about what others might think—you’re not alone. Especially as a mom, after time away from singing or big changes in your body, it’s easy to slip into fear and overthinking.
In this episode, I explain what’s *actually* happening in your body when you overthink while singing, and how it can cause your breath, and subsequently...
Are you struggling to reconnect with your singing voice after becoming a mom? You're not alone—and there are good reasons it can feel so hard. In this episode, we’re sitting down mom-to-mom to unpack *why* using your voice might feel out of reach right now—and how naming those reasons can help you move forward.
Singing is so highly personal because our voice is inside of us. And when we become a mom, all of the shifting roles and p...
Are you struggling to find a way to use your singing voice day-to-day as a busy mom of littles? In this episode, I share a story of how I unexpectedly got a chance to sing fun things, and get a little confidence boost—all while on vacation. How did this happen? You guessed it - it was KARAOKE for the win! I’ll unpack the specific reasons why karaoke might just be the thing you need if your life right now to reclaim your singing voi...
Are you feeling nervous and self-conscious when you use your singing voice these days? When you’ve been away from singing for a while, it’s easy to get in your head—overthinking every note, sound, and wondering what people might be thinking about you.
In this episode, I want to show you how to flip that narrative. We’re talking about what you’re letting your brain be occupied with while you sing—essentially, your subtext. Changing ...
If singing feels out of reach, this gentle vocal warm-up is the perfect way to ease back in—without making a sound. In this short and practical episode, I’ll walk you through Apple Bites—a simple stretch that targets the soft palate, helping your voice feel brighter, more resonant, and ready to go. No piano, no vocalizing—just a few seconds to reset your voice. Perfect for early mornings, car rides, or nap time—this is your go-to...
Feel stuck starting to sing again? No time or motivation to warm up your voice? Let’s warm up together with simple lip trills to gently get ready to sing.
This short vocal warm-up will help:
Perfect for busy days, car rides, or to do along with your kids—press play and let’s sing!
Blessings,
Sarah 🌟
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Have you stopped singing for a while—and now you're not sure how to begin again? Maybe you’ve been through a big life change which has left you with no desire to sing. If opening your mouth feels vulnerable or discouraging, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I share the honest first step to getting your voice back: giving yourself permission to sound “bad” at first. I walk you through the two stages of returning to you...
Want to increase your vocal range, clarify your tone, and unlock more confidence in your singing voice—even on high notes?
In this practical episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite diction tricks from years of classical and operatic training. This will help you improve your vocal resonance, find more volume in your singing voice, and make your high notes feel easier - just by adjust when you sing consonants in a word.
You’ll disc...
Do you feel like your singing voice doesn’t have a place in this season of motherhood? You may even feel self-conscious and stuck when it comes to getting started again. The good news is that there is meaningful connection and music making waiting for you. But you'll have to let go of perfection, and embrace connection instead.
In this episode, I share six benefits that I see naturally flow from prioritising singing together in you...
I truly believe God is breathing life into moms again. You might have felt stagnant, stuck, and disappointed as a musician after you became a mom. You might have even been scared to ask God for what he has for you next, feeling like you have no time or capacity. You might even feel like your dry, desert season might never end. But I believe God wants to show you his vision for what to put your hand to next. I believe his next seaso...
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