My Stuttering Life

Today's featured guest is Kota Teratani. Kota is a developer from Kobe, Japan. After developing an adult-onset speech disorder at his first job, he spent years navigating conflicting diagnoses and medical treatments. In mid-2024, he taught himself to code using AI and built Vocal Proxy — an app that helps people with speech difficulties communicate with confidence. He thinks it's not about escaping communication, but about having options. I truly believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Kota for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Email: [email protected] Website: https://en.vocalproxy.com/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Bryan Matthews. Bryan states, "I started stuttering when I was around 10 years old. I'm currently the Director of Training for the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, welders and Service Technicians Local union 625 in Charleston West Virginia. I'm the co-leader of the Huntington/Marshall University Adult Chapter for the National Stuttering Association. I have completed multiple Spartan Obstacle course races and have completed three Spartan Trifectas. I just recently published the "Stuttering Journal", a semi-guided journal for people who stutter". I truly believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Bryan for sharing his story and his new book with me today. LINKS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bryan.matthews.98434997 Email: [email protected] Link To The Stuttering Journal: https://a.co/d/5AudHU9 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Andrea Navarra. Andrea Navarra is a 35-year-old Italian living in Malta. He holds a BSc in Nursing from Rome and an MSc in Green Economy from Bournemouth University, where he specialized in carbon management, renewable energy, and environmental law. He began his professional journey in healthcare as a nurse (2014–2021) before transitioning into environmental sustainability and occupational health and safety. He currently works as an EHS Manager. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys cycling, trekking, photography, scuba diving, and indulging in good music, movies, and great food. Andrea first remembers stuttering around age 7 or 8, when his mother took him for a speech assessment and he began speech therapy. Around age 9 or 10, he also tried autogenic training, a relaxation technique. At 18, he joined a therapy group led by someone who promoted his method on Italian TV, spending a couple of weeks in Rome practicing an approach based on acting speech models. While he isn't sure he fully adopted that method, the experience gave him confidence and strength. Even though he still stuttered, it didn't bother him much until he was 28. Around that time, stuttering became a significant challenge again. Andrea isn't sure of the exact reason, though many suggest adult responsibilities can cause stuttering to return or feel more troublesome. He tried adapting the Italian technique to other languages without success. Later, while in the Netherlands, he underwent another therapy that combined speech therapy with psychological training focused on stuttering, but he didn't find it helpful. Since then, Andrea has continued learning by listening to podcasts, reading, and engaging with the stuttering community. He's discovered there are many different techniques and approaches, and while he may explore another path in the future, for now he is still finding his way in managing his stutter. I truly believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Andrea for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-navarra/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Travis Warrington. Travis states, "I've stuttered since I was 5 years old. I was in speech therapy on and off during grade school to college. I have struggled with my self-esteem due my stuttering, but I have recently found an outlet and a global support system from having a YouTube channel". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Travis for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Email: [email protected] Website: https://impetusimpact.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traviswarrington/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLbiGmpjS1GDzdi1RM6IIVg NPR: https://www.wbur.org/onpoint/2025/05/30/youtube-anniversary-videos-internet Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

In this episode, I dive into embracing our worth and cherishing life's beautiful moments. I'll share how practicing self-compassion, celebrating small victories, and surrounding ourselves with positivity can help us recognize our true value—stutter and all. Together, let's journey toward self-acceptance and joy, because we are worthy of every beautiful thing life offers! LINKS: Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Larry Stein. Larry Stein struggled with stuttering for 50 years, compromising his career and suffering debilitating depressions. In an effort to save the business of his dreams, he launched a drive to improve his speech that far exceeded his expectations. Over the next two years, he relearned to speak, retrained his brain and worked through speaking situations that once paralyzed him. Today, he runs his dream business, is a professional speaker, an author, and mentors' people who stutter on nearly every continent of the world at no charge. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Larry Stein for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Website: https://SteinOnStuttering.com Email: [email protected] YouTube: steinonstuttering3008 Instagram: SteinOnStuttering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larrystein-steinonstuttering/ FB: SteinOnStuttering Book: Free To Speak -- #1 Amazon Bestseller in Self-Help Amazon Link: http://bit.ly/3tSH7qt Professional Speaker and Mentor for PWS "There Is Always a Way Forward." From Severe Stutterer to Professional Speaker https://linktr.ee/steinonstuttering Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Doyle. Doyle, the warm voice behind Spirit Talk Show, invites grown-ups to unwind with bedtime stories that blend magic and mindfulness. An Irish-American adventurer and dad of two, Doyle's path from camp counselor to beloved teacher and tech whiz is one of passion and persistence. With a B.A. in Child Development, a Master's in Educational Technology, and three teaching credentials, he educates and inspires in classrooms and beyond. Outside of teaching and podcasting, you'll find Doyle singing his heart out with a gay chorus or mapping out his next adventure. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Doyle for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Websites: Host Spirit Talk Show https://www.spirittalkshow.info/ Our Show on Apple Podcasts Our Show on Spotify The Stuttering Foundation "I Stutter Card" – Download, Print, & Place ID card in your vehicle visor – https://www.stutteringhelp.org/IDCard My guest appearance on the Spirit Talk Show: 1. Part 1 Embracing The Pause: A Conversation With Pedro Pena-https://open.spotify.com/episode/6c17DF1AqUNGLUI6qnvhdX?si=OxZBwpCNQpCL40IUeUh72w 2. Part 2 Finding Power In Our Voices With Pedro Pena- https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Owsf9LbgmO2kctOUO11TC?si=vRuPsVQfTaKOgADh70wspw Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com (Note: this was recorded fall 2024)

Today's featured guest is J. Scott Yaruss. J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, is a Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University and the President of Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc., a specialty publishing company dedicated to helping speech-language pathologists help people who stutter. A practicing clinician for more than 30 years, Yaruss is a board-certified specialist in stuttering therapy and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His research, which is funded by both the NIH and the NSF, focuses on diminishing the adverse impact that many people who stutter face in their lives. He has published more than 135 peer-reviewed articles about stuttering and more than 250 other articles, books, and chapters about stuttering. He has also given more than 800 professional development workshops for organizations around the world. Social Media: IG/FB: StutteringTherapyResources YouTube: StutteringTherapyRes Websites: www.StutteringTherapyResources.com (publishing website) www.Yaruss.com (professional SLP website) Email: [email protected] I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Dr. J. Scott Yaruss for offering his insight as a speech therapist who works closely with the stuttering community. Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured returning guest is Andrew Simpson. It's always a great honor to have a returning guest and I'm thrilled to welcome back Andrew, whose journey continues to inspire. At just 25, Andrew is thriving on the accounting team at Colliers International in Columbus, Ohio. A proud graduate of Capital University and former student-athlete on the Men's Golf team, Andrew shares how discipline, resilience, and passion have shaped his personal and professional growth. I truly believe there is healing in sharing our journeys, and I want to thank Andrew for opening up and sharing his with me today. LINKS: Email: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsimpson22 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Anthony Figueroa. Anthony is a United States Air Force Nondestructive Technician. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Anthony for sharing his story with me today. LINK: Contact Email: [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Will Hocker. Along with being a life-long person who stutters, Will is a speech therapist practicing in the school setting. Before that, Will worked as a camera operator, writer, line-cook, and sous chef but always knew that he would eventually become a speech therapist. Will has a history of covert stuttering and is on a life-long mission to be more open and willing to stutter and wants to help others find the strength to own and embrace their stuttering as well. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his wife and daughter where in his spare time he likes to cook, bake, and play the drums. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Will for sharing his story with me today. LINK: Contact Email: [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Ryan Chrisenberry. Ryan is a creative with a passion for comedy, writing, performing, and design. He states, "I've stuttered since I was 5 or 6, but it first started with me saying 'mmmmm…' a lot, and then eventually evolved into the stutter that I have today. Everyone told me up throughout high school, and even some in college, that I would grow out of it, and at 33, almost 34, it hasn't happened yet!". Currently living in Houston, Texas, he explores various creative outlets as a form of expression and in hopes of connecting with his community through a shared love for art and comedy. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Ryan for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryanis.online/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ryanis.online?lang=en Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's episode is very close to my heart. In honor of our son, Ethan, I've put together a tribute filled with laughter, love, and memories that capture the amazing person he was. Ethan was just 20 years old when he was taken from us far too soon by a drunk driver. He was a bright light in our life—a passionate gamer, talented basketball player, swimmer, vintage truck enthusiast, and a person whose laugh could fill a room. To everyone who recorded a message for this special episode, thank you. Your voices, your memories, and your love have helped create a beautiful celebration of Ethan's life, and I am deeply grateful. This episode is filled with the joy and warmth he brought into all our lives. Join me in remembering Ethan and in celebrating his incredible spirit. May his laughter echo forever in our hearts. Contributors: Connar Debra Sheri Zach Carolyn Zita Christian Aracely Andre Kevon Diana Margie Roni Marcus #RememberingEthan #CelebrationOfLife #PodcastTribute #ForeverInOurHearts There will also a YouTube version both audio only and video with photos of Ethan published tomorrow, 11/14/2024. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Luke Critchley. Luke is from the UK and stated that stuttering had been a part of his life for over 30 years. "That was up until COVID and I started to work with John Harrison over Skype. Over 3 years and countless public speaking groups, I have improved to the point it's no longer a big issue in my life". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Luke for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Email: [email protected] Free Book: Redefining Stuttering by John Harrison - https://web.mnsu.edu/comdis/kuster/Infostuttering/Harrison/redefining.html Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Mark Jones. Mark Jones was a talented and ferocious dual-code rugby player who was tormented by a debilitating stammer. During a professional career that spanned 22 years he was capped 15 times for Wales, 11 times for Wales RL and once by Great Britain RL. One of the acknowledged 'bad-boys' of the sport, he was sent off six times and banned for over 33 weeks for violent conduct. His on-field brutality was a direct consequence of the off-field frustration and self-loathing caused by his stammer. Mark now acknowledges that he was internalizing an explosive hate that only playing rugby could release. Mark received counselling and constructive help rather than condemnation for his unacceptable behavior and along with a program of speech therapy provided by his friends and mentors, all this has helped him turn his life around. "I have learnt to control my stammer and have stopped my stammer controlling me. Anyone who has suffered from a stammer will know of the humiliation and low self-esteem it creates. Thankfully, I have now found a way to live my life free from its grip and I hope that my honesty and insight will help others experiencing the same torment." I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Mark for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Email: Mark Jones c/o - [email protected] Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fighting-Speak-Rugby-Rage-Redemption/dp/1904609015 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Ignacio Dela Cruz. Ignacio is a Native of Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands, and is a current Speech-Language Pathologist. Prior to his role as an SLP, Ignacio taught special education and preschool and represented his home at different conferences. Ignacio has degrees from the University of Guam and San Jose State University. Ignacio is pursuing a doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology at Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Ignacio for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kinodlc670/ Email [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Kenny M'Pindou. Kenny shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles and pursuing his dreams despite facing challenges. Originally from DR Congo but born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, he developed a speech impediment at a young age. He can't remember when he first noticed a difference in his speech or when it started to affect him, but to this day, he still stutters. As he always told himself, he is a work in progress. While his speech may never be fluent, he hopes to one day be able to control it. As a bobsled athlete with aspirations of competing at the 2026 Olympic Games, he found inspiration and guidance from his coach, Neville Wright, a three-time Olympian. At the same time, he hopes to be an inspiration to those with speech impediments, encouraging them to continue to defy the odds and show that we, too, are capable of many great things despite what waves life may throw at us. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Kenny for sharing his story with me today. CLICK ON LINKS: LinkedIn Squarespace Instagram Email: [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Sam Bagshaw. Sam Bagshaw is a 27-year-old residing in the UK who has grappled with a stammer since childhood. Over the past few years, Sam has found a newfound confidence in speaking and has taken to TikTok to raise awareness about the challenges of living with a stammer. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Sam for sharing his story with me today. CLICK ON LINKS: TikTok Instagram Facebook Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Jia Bin. Jia Bin, M.A., is a doctoral student at Michigan State University. Jia earned her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at Chongqing Normal University in China, master's degree in Secondary Education at Oakland University, and master's degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University. Jia has been a language teacher (English & Mandarin Chinese) who has taught in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Jia's own journey of being a person who stutters, and an inter-cultural communicator motivates her to pursue a doctorate in CSD to help the people who stutter and bring people from various cultural backgrounds together. Jia is currently a research assistant at Spartan Stuttering Lab. Jia is also a content creator and leader for the Chinese-speaking stuttering community and is active in the global stuttering community. I truly believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Jia for sharing her story with me today. CLICK ON LINKS: Email: [email protected] Article: Building Voice AI That Works for Everyone Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Sean Bw Parker. Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a British artist, musician and writer specializing in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He has published several books and albums, won several awards – including Koestler Arts platinum for play The Wolfstadt-Wire (2020) and Compelling Speech - The Stammering Enigma (2023) - and gave a TED talk in 2013. He holds Masters and BA degrees in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts in Surrey and worked for ten years in Istanbul as a musician and teacher, until 2014. He has given talks at Istanbul University, Kadir-Has University, University of Bristol, Bristol BIMM and Brighton Science Festival amongst other venues, and has been published in Time Out Istanbul, Louder Than War, The Monument Fellowship, The Epoch Times, TS Eliot Foundation, CIEO, New Thinking, STAMMA, Cosmopolitan and in two Westminster Commission reports. He has appeared on Talk Radio Live, NTV Turkey, Rise TV, BBC Radio Wales, in documentaries by Richard Vobes, Dogs On The Run films, Sky Arts, and on a number of podcasts. He has interviewed Ed Harcourt, Kristin Hersh, Julie Burchill, Danny Macnamara, Garry Bushell and Ian Broudie among other musicians and writers, was a music columnist for Turkish magazine the Multicultural Guide and ran the Seafish music and arts venue on the Sussex coast in 2016. He was born in Exeter in 1975. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Sean for sharing his story with me today. CLICK ON LINKS: YouTube: Website: Email: LinkedIn: Twitter (X): Spotify Music: Audible Book: Amazon Book: Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

In today's episode, we're delighted to welcome back a returning guest, Tom Lovett. Tom is the author of the insightful book, "Words Unspoken: The Science, Experience, and Treatment of Stuttering." In this fascinating discussion, Tom opens up about his journey in writing this book, offering a blend of scientific exploration and personal experiences related to stuttering. Join us as we delve into the complexities of stuttering, the emotional impact it can have, and the various treatment approaches available. Tom's unique perspective sheds light on a topic often shrouded in misunderstanding, offering valuable insights for both those affected by stuttering and those seeking to understand it better. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of stuttering and the power of words left unspoken. LINKS Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomlovettpod Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Unspoken-Experience-Treatment-Stuttering-ebook/dp/B0C2FCRN1Q Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/AlsoTomLovett Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomlovettpodcast/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com This interview originally was recorded 10/2023

Today's featured guest is Gabriela Hammoud. Gabriela Hammoud is 16 years old, and she lives in New Zealand. She has had a stutter since she was 4 years old. As she has a stutter, she wanted to help make a difference for those who stutter. She started a business at her high school through an organization called the Young Enterprise Scheme. Her business is called Stutterfly, selling products that promote stuttering awareness in support of those who stutter. To give them a voice. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Gabriela for sharing her story with me today. LINKS Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterfly.nz/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Kelly Garcia-Ramos (pronouns They/Them). Kelly is a rising fourth year student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Neuroscience and Chinese. Kelly has stuttered ever since they could remember, and going through having a stutter has been one of their most difficult challenges up until recently. They started a support group at UPenn called Speech Fluency @ Penn (though this will be changed to Stuttering Advocacy @ Penn) to raise awareness about this special kind of neurodiversity for students. They have recently been featured on Penn Today, a school-wide publication, for their advocacy and have plans to expand their advocacy into their research and daily life. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Kelly for sharing their story with me today. LINKS Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Danny Miguel. Danny is 34 years old and lives in Connecticut. He states, "I started stuttering surprisingly at 18 which is kind of odd since most stutterers develop stuttering during their adolescent years. I became a situational stutterer, often long pauses and struggled with it for 15 years until I found a program and book late last year. After 2-3 months of diligently immersing myself in the author's methods, I overcame my stutter which brings me here to discuss a little bit more about the book and program". When asked if speech therapy helped during that time period, he stated, "I only attended speech therapy in 2019 (February-August) Never found it to be helpful, but the book and program helped me a lot in just a month or two. I started earlier this year with the book and found success after 2-3 months where I could no longer be a detectable stutterer. Hear this journey of a PWS (Person Who Stutters) become a PWSS (Person Who Stopped Stuttering) through the use of a book and program that's changing lives throughout the world". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Danny for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Book: https://www.amazon.com/HOW-STOP-STUTTERING-LOVE-SPEAKING-ebook/dp/B09FM612RD?ref_=ast_author_mpb Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Josef Rodriguez. Josef is a writer and filmmaker currently living in New York City. He works as a Contributing Writer to We Are Mitú, a Latino-centric, online news and entertainment outlet. Over the last decade, Josef has contributed to outlets like Latina, Desde Hollywood, and Geek Exchange. Josef is also a filmmaker, focusing most of his efforts on documentaries. He is in the process of finishing his first documentary feature, which he directed in 2021. As both a filmmaker and a reporter, Josef's favorite aspect of his job is the opportunity to interview people from all walks of life. Because of that, he plans to launch an outlet of his own devoted entirely to interviews later this year. Besides that, he loves his cats, collecting cassette tapes, and riding the Staten Island Ferry. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Josef for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Website: https://wearemitu.com/ Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/josef.mov Documentary: My short documentary, "A Vendor Named Nadir," which played at a handful of festivals and won an award at The Lift-Off Festival in New York: https://vimeo.com/505013283 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Dr. Mobbassar Hassan Sk. Dr. Hassan is a Materials and Physical Scientist by training and profession. He graduated with a PhD in Materials Science from Auburn University, United States. He is presently working in the Department of Chemistry, at the University of Cambridge as a research associate. Dr. Hassan is a scientist with life-long stammering, he uses a speech synthesizer to deliver his lectures and conference talks to finish them on time. He shared his techniques of facilitating his conference talks in a recent publication in Nature, and on the website of the British Stammering association, STAMMA. He recently attended a STARFISH stammering recovery speech course supported by his department and his project sponsor bp-ICAM, and now he thinks himself as a recovering stammerer with the techniques he learned in that course and would like to share that sample techniques with everyone. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Dr. Hassan for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Website: https://www.ch.cam.ac.uk/person/ms2567 Research Gate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Mobbassar-Sk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mobbassar-hassan-sk-phd-84472359/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Liv Durning. Liv is a 25-year-old registered nurse and university lecturer at the University of Nottingham in the UK, where she teaches nursing students clinical skills. She has had a stammer her whole life and after 20 years of experience with a stammer, she has decided to use that experience to help raise awareness for stammers and other speech disorders and reduce stigma. In speaking with Liv, our careers were so similar that she chose that as the title of this interview. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Liv for sharing her story with me today. LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liv_with_a_stammer/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Xiaofan Lei. Xiaofan Lei is a PhD candidate in speech pathology at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Lei is a person who stutters, and her research focus is on stuttering in daily life. Lei is originally from China, but she has been studying in the U.S. for close to 10 years now. She has lived in Mississippi, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. She is now in California, where she lives with her husband and her dog Salsa. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Xiaofan Lei for sharing her story with me today. LINKS LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xiaofan-lei-023092215/ Website: https://sites.google.com/umn.edu/xiaofan/home Email: [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Pixie-Ray Price. Pixie experienced a reoccurrence of a childhood stammer brought on through lockdown and the trauma of losing her mum to suicide. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Pixie for sharing her story with me today. LINKS Tiktok (main account): https://www.tiktok.com/@pixie_smiles?_t=8Z23TlcsJYJ&_r=1 Tiktok (second account): https://www.tiktok.com/@pixie_smilesnew?_t=8Z23iJ25Oe6&_r=1 Instagram: https://instagram.com/pixieraesmiles Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Hayden Downs. Hayden is a 20-year-old person who stutters from Nashville, TN. He is currently a junior at Baylor University and is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorder. He plans to pursue a master's degree as well as a clinical doctorate in Speech-Language Pathology. Hayden is passionate about serving others, serves as a summer camp counselor, and plans to write a memoir. Some of his passions include snow skiing, Formula 1 racing, and reading. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Hayden for sharing his story with me today. LINKS LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/hayden-downs-2201491aa Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/hayden_downs1 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Joe Dilling. Having left the Army at the start of this year, Joe Dilling is now a Personal Trainer where he works in person and online. Joe has had a stammer since a young age but hasn't let it stop him from getting to where he wants to be in life. Now, Joe uses his experience in the Army, Personal Training Experience and Social Media presence to help people improve their confidence through exercise. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Joe for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Facebook- The Stammer PT | Brecon | Facebook Instagram- Joe Dilling | The Stammer PT (@thestammerpt) • Instagram photos and videos Email List- https://mailchi.mp/5107c0c851c4/joedillingpt CWJ Program- https://mailchi.mp/1c07fbae04c4/coachedwithjoe Stammer PT Program- https://joedillingpt.com/stammerpt Email- [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Josh Simpson. Josh is happily married to his wife of one year (celebrated their first anniversary last month) in their home in southern Utah. He was born and raised in New England, where his family still lives. Josh works full time, but still makes time for his hobbies and date nights with his wife. Josh states, "…I am happy to be here and talk about my experiences with all of you". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Josh for sharing his story with me today. LINKS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FitLegoGuy Twitter: https://twitter.com/FitLegoGuy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fitlegoguy/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Malachi Kanfer. Malachi Kanfer has served as the Cantor at Sutton Place Synagogue in Midtown, Manhattan since 2020. Previously, Malachi served as the Cantor and Youth Education Director of Congregation B'nai Jacob in New Haven, Connecticut, from 2013-2020, and as the High Holidays Cantor at Congregation Agudas Achim in Columbus, Ohio from 2010 - 2013. Malachi graduated from the H.L. Miller Cantorial School of the Jewish Theological Seminary, where he received numerous awards, including the Cantor's Assembly Alumni Award, the Rose S. Rovine Prize in Liturgical Music, and the A.J. Weisgal Award. Malachi is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he performed many operatic roles in both Oberlin and in Italy. Malachi lives in New York City with his beloved dogs, James and Abby. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Malachi for sharing his story with me today. LINKS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv1qSTGORAYv9NGQ-m-QGBA Website: https://cantormalachi.com Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/malachikanfer Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Owain Davies. Owain (pronounced Owen) is a 22-year-old amateur content creator under the name, The Broken Record. With an interest in all pop culture, he just aims to rid the world of gatekeeping and toxicity. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Owain for sharing his story with me today. LINKS TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebrokenrecord?_t=8X7SE0Z8D1Z&_r=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/TrueBrokenRec?t=-Ee-an8ttgM64vXYuVUAAA&s=09 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Christopher Anderson. Christopher is a person who stutters who self-published a memoir this year title, "Every Waking Moment: The Journey to Take Back My Life from the Trauma and Stigma of Stuttering." He is a longtime member of stuttering self-help organizations, such as the National Stuttering Association, and regularly shares his experience with speech-language pathologists. Christopher has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Intelligence studies and is an award-winning subject matter expert on national security for the US Government in Washington, DC, where he lives with his family. He enjoys endurance sports—is a three-time Ironman triathlon finisher—Atlanta Braves baseball and prefers an ice-cold root beer with his pizza. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Christopher for sharing his story with me today. LINKS YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHaBraFkhHAYOiylK0BkNaA Blog: www.everywakingmoment.blog Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewmoment/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Justconfront Book: https://www.amazon.com/Every-Waking-Moment-Journey-Stuttering/dp/B0BHC35Q13/ref=sr_1_1?crid=148KYYPOCC35O&keywords=Every+Waking+Moment+by+Christopher+Anderson&qid=1667064753&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjY2IiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=every+waking+moment+by+christopher+anderson%2Cstripbooks%2C78&sr=1-1 Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com

Today's featured guest is Matt Herdman. Matt is a returning guest with a special project that he would like to share with the world…." Werewolf". This game involves leveraging social equity to further yourself in this social strategy game. Matt is a longtime fan of reality television shows such as 'Big Brother' and 'Survivor' which mirror this game as it shares some of the same competition elements. I have always stated in my podcast and YouTube videos that PWS are courageous, resilient, resourceful AND creative. I want to thank Matt for joining me today and sharing this project with me. I highly encourage everyone to check out the links below for all information regarding 'Werewolf'. LINKS YouTube: This is the trailer // releasing Monday (October 31st) - https://youtu.be/gUaS8rh0i0Q Website: http://matthewherdman.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matt.herdman/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Jim Love. Jim Love is a keynote and motivational speaker based in Milwaukee, WI and has been speaking professionally for nearly a decade. He speaks about authentic leadership, mental health, gratitude and finding your voice. Jim has been a person who stutters his whole life and is now empowered by this obstacle. Additionally, he is a podcast host, writer and is active on social media. He can't wait to join Pedro's podcast today! I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Jim for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Email: [email protected] Website: www.goauthenticyou.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-love-55b11241/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimmlove23/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/jim_m_love?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/hustling-sideways/id1556045393 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4STvm2vf9r8wl2JccnJDRm Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For Correspondence/Bookings: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Jamie Wilson. Jamie is originally from Northern Ireland where he studied Physiotherapy in Edinburgh before working briefly in South Africa and then moving to London in 2011. Jamie states, "Despite enjoying the challenge of Sports Physio, a career change saw me join the Royal Air Force in Jan 2021 in a Training role. In my spare time I enjoy hill walking, rugby and walking my springer spaniels – Jim and Winnie." I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I would like to Thank Jamie for sharing his story with us. LINKS Website: https://www.belfaststammersupport.com/about-us Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Puneet Singh Singhal. Puneet Singhal is a person with a stammer and the Founder of "SSStart", an organization working towards normalizing speech disabilities. Also, to initiate difficult and unconventional conversations around disability rights, accessibility, gender, sexuality, and climate change. Puneet uses comedy as a tool to show the mirror to society about how people with disabilities are treated and looked as an object of pity. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Puneet for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Twitter: ssstart- https://twitter.com/123ssstart?t=-3seyfbUG-RuvUBUqZo8Jw&s=09 Twitter (Personal): https://twitter.com/puneetsinghal22?t=3xN48x9VE2cmbeNbozClMA&s=09 Instagram: ssstart - https://www.instagram.com/123ssstart Instagram (Personal): https://www.instagram.com/futureace10 LinkedIn: ssstart - https://www.linkedin.com/company/s-s-start LinkedIn (Personal): https://www.linkedin.com/in/puneet-singhal Website: https://www.ssstart.org/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Ryan Cowley. Ryan is a hockey writer, author, and a public speaker who has been living in Toronto since 2009. Ryan has written for such publications as the CBC and The Globe & Mail and is currently the co-editor of HockeyRoyalty.com. Ryan has also spoken for the Canadian Stuttering Association and Australian Speak Easy Association and is in the process of writing his second book -- a collection of his interviews from 2013 to 2017. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Ryan for sharing his story with me today. Lastly, I encourage everyone to go to Amazon and get his amazing and inspirational book!! LINKS Website: https://hockeyroyalty.com/ Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/All-Right-Words-Sportswriter-Stutters/dp/B09CRLX3TB/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=sportswriter+who+stutters&qid=1642004067&sr=8-1 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3uoMsZMbjQ&t=1243s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Krz-LSEcTGQ&t=419s LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-a-cowley Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ryanwritesgood Email: [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com Voice Over Actor/Brent Hagel: https://www.trailervoiceartists.com/ For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guests are Ann Marie King & Ava Murphy. Ann Marie King and Ava Murphy are the authors of Different Like Delia. They wrote the book to raise awareness about what a stutterer experiences in everyday life. The book tells the story of Delia, an eight-year-old girl with a stutter. Delia is a smart-witted fashionista from San Francisco. She seems to have it all, but her stutter sometimes holds her back. She turns her struggle into her superpower by embracing what makes her different. Ann Marie and Ava are proud, native San Franciscans with a mission to normalize stuttering around the world. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank them both for sharing their story with me today. This book is truly inspiring and I encourage everyone to get this book!!! LINKS Website: https://differentlikedelia.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/differentlikedelia Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Fernando Angulo. Fernando is from California however he currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona. He recently graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Grand Canyon University. He states that he is a lifelong stutterer however only until recently has it made an impact in his life. His mission in life is helping people reach their true potential and it begins with health and wellness. Fernando states that everyone deserves to tell their story and even an ounce of it can impact someone's life for the better. Lastly, Fernando states, "All voices deserve to be heard." I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Fernando for sharing his story with me today. LINK Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fernyballer/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Tyler Kastelberg. Tyler states, "I was raised in Richmond, VA and have had a stutter for as long as I can remember. I studied engineering at Virginia Tech before joining corporate America in corporate finance and then investment banking. I didn't see an avenue where I could get ahead as an employee with a stutter, which is part of the reason why I decided to become an entrepreneur and started Bullpen. I met my wife 5 years ago after moving to San Francisco. We got married 3 years ago, and we welcomed our son Harrison earlier this year." I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Tyler for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-kastelberg/ Website: Founder & CEO Bullpen https://bullpenre.com/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Cesar "Tito" Aranguena. Tito was born in Venezuela but now lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is bilingual (Spanish & English) and graduated with a bachelor's degree in Sociology. He is currently 29 years old and is a content creator on YouTube with his channel "Tito Hustles" where he teaches people how to "hustle". He has been self-employed for the last three years with his business - Tito Kicks LLC. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Tito for sharing his story with me today. LINKS YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/c/RealTito Email: [email protected] Instagram: www.instagram.com/tito.hustles Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Maged Darwish. Maged states, "I am 35 years old with a lifetime stutter. Stuttering developed the blessing of empathy in my personality. I have been analyzing my stuttering patterns for years in order to have a better understanding about myself and I decided to exert more effort and time to spread awareness about stuttering and share my experience that may help people with stutter move forward." I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Maged for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maged-darwish-mba-aa519497 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majid.darwish Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Andrea Callegaro. Andrea Callegaro is an Italian and English language teacher, and podcaster from Padua, Italy. As a child and adolescent, he experienced speech therapy in an attempt to improve his stuttering; however, he recently started actively exploring the different frameworks, strategies, and practices within the stuttering ecosystem. Andrea's passion for languages has led him to work in Spain, France, and Sudan, and he hopes to experience more countries in the future. Due to his personal experiences, he is now looking to pursue a career change that focuses on the studies of 'disabilities' and the importance of inclusivity. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Andrea for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/oggi-parliamo-italiano-con-andrea/id1492802130 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreacallegaro/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/italianoconandrea Check out this AWESOME blog regarding employment: How do you quantify excellence in verbal communication? That was a question Cheryl asked Scottish employers. It's time for #EqualityInOpportunity: https://www.scottishstammeringnetwork.org/our-network/excellent-communication-skills/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Greg Pakes. Greg is 37 years old and is a lifelong stutterer. He is an entrepreneur who started a software company when he was 18 years old which employs over 140 people. He recently sold the company. Greg has a 3-year-old daughter who has just started stuttering. This has brought up a whole lot of suppressed feelings and he is at the beginning of that journey. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Greg for sharing his story with me today. LINK Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregpakes Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Tom Lovett. Tom Lovett is writing a book about stuttering that combines the latest research into the neuroscience and experience of stuttering. He draws upon this research - as well his own experience as a lifelong stutterer - to share insights into stuttering, as well as a research-backed plan to improve fluency and quality of life. The book is tentatively scheduled for release in summer 2022, though individual chapters have been published to Reddit. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Tom for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Reddit: reddit.com/user/AlsoTomLovett Twitch: twitch.tv/funk_and_coffee Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Bevin Murphy. Bevin states, "I'm 23 years old and have had a stutter since I was five years old. I am a recent humanities graduate with a major in English, Media, and Culture. I am a new (and hopeful) voice in the stuttering community who wants to spread awareness about stuttering and learn more about myself along the way. My stutter has given me the gift of compassion and understanding for those who are struggling, and because of that I am a strong advocate for mental health awareness. I am a poet and I love to explore my inner thoughts through the art of creative writing". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Bevin for sharing her story with me today. LINKS Blog - https://mystutterandi.blogspot.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mystutterandi/ Email - for business [email protected] Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Liam Snell. Liam states, "I am 23 years old, and I currently work as a private investigator. Stuttering has also been a part of my life as I struggled with it throughout my early school days through high school. Despite battling stuttering daily, I continue to pursue my goals and ambitions head-on. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University, and I am currently in my second year of graduate school studying for my MBA. I aspire to land a career in law enforcement either on the federal, state, or municipal level. In my free time, I enjoy running and lifting weights. I encourage every PWS to pursue their goals despite their stutter". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Liam for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liam_snell/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/liam.snell.5/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my affiliate link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast Website: https://mystutteringlife.com For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572