My Stuttering Life

Today's featured guest is Shian Williams. Shian (pronounced 'Cheyenne') is dedicated to being an advocate for self-expression. She is a poet, dancer, YouTuber, and a speech-language pathologist. She has spent her entire life finding her voice after never believing she had something to say as a person who stutters. In the past two years, God has really activated her to live boldly and authentically. Shian currently has a virtual private practice in Atlanta that specializes in stuttering treatment. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Shian for sharing her story with me today. LINKS Email: [email protected] Website: ultimatestutteringtherapy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ultimatestutteringtherapy YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC344OTuIrJVdyWMCvN9wKGw 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 Michael Campbell. Michael states, "Growing up in a small town with a stutter was pretty rough, so much that I was embarrassed of my stutter for most of my life. Then I had a son, and he began to stutter and after that, I couldn't be embarrassed anymore. I had to show him that he can do anything he wants to do in spite of his stutter. So, I created Smile I Stutter In hopes to help my son and others like us with a speech impediment. It is my goal to change the way future generations think about those with a speech impediment". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Michael for sharing his story with me today. LINKS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invites/contact/?i=402xsr8lkbrm&utm_content=lurpuku Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Smile-I-Stutter-110336380735484/ 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 Cassie Johnson. Cassie Johnson is a senior accounting major in college. After starting speech therapy in college, she created a YouTube channel, AmbitiousCass, to show others like her that you can achieve your goals while having a stutter. She also raises awareness about living with a stutter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and programming. She believes in continual learning and strives to learn something new every day. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Cassie for sharing her story with me today. LINKS: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambitious.Cass YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOFIRaV82JumnmpkpgY51rQ 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 Callum Schofield. Callum is an aspiring stand-up comedian who has used laughing at his own stutter to progress in comedy. He has performed at various comedy nights and charity fundraiser events. In addition to this, Callum has set up a virtual, online comedy club purely for people who stutter called The C-Comedy Club. This is the second time I've interviewed Callum Schofield and I'm very proud of his accomplishments both in podcasting and comedy. I encourage everyone to register at Eventbrite for his comedy club event on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021. LINKS Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/165641719843 Email: [email protected] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/734870450496754/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/comedy_callums/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/comedy_callums YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafoyMIOoFOwb45f8_RxUiQ 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

This is my 100th episode and I'm so blessed to have this platform to share with the world how AWESOME, CREATIVE, RESILIENT, COURAGEOUS & RESOURCEFUL PWS (People Who Stutter) are!!! Thank you to Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting, David Hooper from Big Podcast and Larry Roberts from Readily Random Podcast for those amazing intros! This episode is all about showing up and being present in every aspect of your life. For More Information on Dave Jackson, David Hooper & Larry Roberts: LINKS: Dave Jackson 2018 Hall of Fame Inductee Podcast Consultant, Speaker, Author https://schoolofpodcasting.com/ Follow me on Apple or Android text " sop " to 31996 David Hooper - Big Podcast / Voxphonic https://podcast.bigpodcast.com/ Larry Roberts Readily Random Media, LLC Web: www.readilyrandom.com 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 For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Pete Bradley. Pete is a full-time fire fighter, husband to Lisa and father to his beautiful 9-month-old son Finn. Pete lives in a wee village Carryduff just outside Belfast. He is a keen sportsman playing rugby and Gaelic football. His stammer has equipped him with a passion for challenging himself. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to Thank Pete for sharing his journey with us. LINKS Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/belfastsupport 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast 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 Priya Isaacs. Priya is 15 years old and is currently in Year 10. She has had a stutter since age 3. Throughout her journey she has learned so much about stuttering and how it affects a person. Her aim now is to educate and spread awareness, but also to help people who stutter connect. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to Thank Priya for sharing her journey with us. LINKS Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast 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 Shreyas Pandey. Shreyas Pandey is working as a Network Automation Engineer in Hughes Network Systems in Maryland, leading development and engineering in launching satellites to space. He was born and raised across eastern part of Uttar Pradesh in India. He received his bachelor's degree in electronics and telecommunications from Mumbai, India and a master's degree in telecommunications management from university of Maryland, College Park, USA. He is passionate and eager to learn about all aspects related to technology, business, non-profit as well as sports specially Cricket, tennis and basketball. He has lived in one of the most conservative and backward regions of India and really interested in contributing and uplifting people around those areas. Amidst all these, stuttering is a big part of his life and he wants to be an example to other people that such obstacles can be overcome in life and nothing is impossible if actions are taken to improve. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I want to Thank Shreyas for sharing his journey with us. LINKS Gmail: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shreyas-pandey/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pandey_shreyas 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today we are talking about Practicing Courage. By stepping out of your comfort zone and performing one small act of courage every day, that will add up over time and help build momentum for the next challenge. I know that you can do it, and I want you to share with me your win or your challenge. Leave me a voicemail on my website or email me and let's talk about it. Links: Email: [email protected] Website: www.mystutteringlife.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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

This episode is special because it's for a brave young man, Bradley, who reached out to me via YouTube. That's right, I also have a YouTube channel (see link below) where you can see me with other MSL content. Listen to this episode and head on over to my YouTube channel and show Bradley some love! LINKS My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsdvEcWGb_XeSzAE4mDLcw Official Site: www.MyBeautifulStutter.com Rent on Vimeo: https://bit.ly/watchMBS Watch on Discovery Plus: discoveryplus.com/?xp=mybeautifulstutter Instagram: instagram.com/mybeautifulstutter Facebook: facebook.com/beautifulstutter Twitter: twitter.com/loveyourstutter For More Information on Ryan Gielen: 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Ryan Gielen. Ryan is the producer and director of the new documentary My Beautiful Stutter from executive producers Paul Rudd & Mariska Hargitay, streaming exclusively on Discovery Plus Channel in the United States, and available now on Vimeo On Demand throughout the rest of the world. My Beautiful Stutter is a documentary film about the arts-based program at Camp SAY (The Stuttering Association for the Young) for children who stutter. Ryan is also the executive producer of the short film sometimes, i think about dying, which was honored as an official Sundance Short, and short-listed for the 2020 Academy Awards. Ryan & his company Believe Limited have won the SABRE AWARD, the Shorty Social Good Award, and two WEBBYs, and was recently nominated for a Norman Lear Imagen Award for positive representations of Latinos in entertainment. I would like to thank Ryan for this truly profound and amazing documentary that talks about the struggles of daily life for children who stutter, and the memorable bonds made at this camp. I encourage everyone to watch with your family and see these amazing and courageous children as they continue in their journey. I would also personally like to thank Taro Alexander, George Springer, Mariska Hargitay, Peter Hermann, Patrick James Lynch, Michael Alden, Steven Sander & Paul Rudd for bringing this important subject matter into the spotlight and raising awareness that people who stutter are CHAMPIONS! LINKS Official Site: www.MyBeautifulStutter.com Rent on Vimeo: https://bit.ly/watchMBS Watch on Discovery Plus: discoveryplus.com/?xp=mybeautifulstutter Instagram: instagram.com/mybeautifulstutter Facebook: facebook.com/beautifulstutter Twitter: twitter.com/loveyourstutter Say: https://say.org For More Information on Ryan Gielen: 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Maria Humphreys. Maria is the Founder of the Strong Body Strong Soul platform; she describes herself as a Spiritual Activist. This means she uses her energy, the power of her voice to help people shift into a more conscious state of being. Her podcast STRONG BODY STRONG SOUL has over 80K downloads to date She is a featured teacher on the INSIGHTTIMER Meditation App and offers meditations weekly in her Meditation with Maria Private Group on FACEBOOK. She firmly believes that technology is a gift that can be used to raise the level of positive energy in this world and help us connect with likeminded souls. She is not afraid to push buttons, both figuratively and literally. She believes perfection is overrated and is often a very misunderstood concept. Through her workshops and personal coaching sessions, she helps people reignite the power of their own energy signature to improve their lives in profound ways. Thank you, Maria, for sharing your meditation practices with us and I am very thankful that I found mindful meditation to help me in all facets of my life. (Note: There will be a video version of this podcast on YouTube soon so please do not attempt these meditation practices while driving!) For More Information on Maria Humphreys: Email: [email protected] Podcast: https://www.podpage.com/strong-body-strong-soul-origin-show/ Website: www.strongbodystrongsoul.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNxXcWQg5zf6na0EvnjhIVw Link Tree: https://linktr.ee/strongbodystrongsoul LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/strongbodystrongsoul Clubhouse: @mariaspeaks InsightTimer: https://insighttimer.com/mariahumphreys/guided-meditations/introduction-to-chakra-dyana-meditation 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Derek Sutor. Derek Sutor is a 38-year-old High School Special Education Teacher and Baseball Coach. From memorable stuttering moments in high school, to flunking out of college due to depression and anxiety to being honored as a High School Teacher of the Year, Derek has experienced the highs and the lows of living life with a stutter. He uses his life experiences to show people that you are not defined by your situation, but rather how you respond to it. Derek encourages everyone to find a healthy outlet, as he uses health and fitness as a way to keep balance in his life. In his free time, Derek enjoys spending time with his wife and two children. Thank you, Derek, for sharing your story because I believe there is healing in sharing. For More Information on Derek Sutor: Email: [email protected] Instragram: https://instagram.com/coachsutor Facebook: https://facebook.com/dereksutor 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Emmanuel Asenso Jr. Emmanuel Asenso Jr is a 3rd year, Ghanaian American, medical student at Rowan SOM. He was born and raised in Northern Virginia, received his bachelor's in Human Nutrition, Foods and Exercise from Virginia Tech and his Master's in Public Health from The George Washington University before starting medical school. He is passionate about using medicine, nutrition and public health as a platform and resource to empower patients and communities to improve their health outcomes and address racial health disparities, especially those in the black community. He is also deeply passionate about supporting and networking with people who stutter as well as aspiring physicians. Thank you, Emmanuel, for sharing your story because I believe there is healing in sharing. For More Information on Emmanuel Asenso Jr.: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://instagram.com/dr_jay125 Twitter: https://twitter.com/dr_Jay125 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/Emmanuel-asenso-jr-mph-80637791 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Christopher Constantino. Christopher Constantino lives in Tallahassee with his wife, Megan, and son, Augustine. He is a speech-language pathologist and assistant professor at Florida State University. He teaches stuttering and counseling. He researches ways to improve the embodied and social experiences of stuttering. He co-edited the book Stammering Pride & Prejudice. Chris is a co-host on the StutterTalk podcast. Thank you Christopher for sharing your story because I believe there is healing in sharing. For More Information on Christopher Constantino: Email: [email protected] Podcast: Cohost on the StutterTalk podcast, https://stuttertalk.com/ Book: My book, Stammering Pride and Prejudice, is available as a paperback from Stuttering Therapy Resources for customers in the USA at this link: https://www.stutteringtherapyresources.com/products/stammering-pride-prejudice My book, Stammering Pride and Prejudice, is available as a paperback from J&R Press for customers outside the USA at this link: https://www.jr-press.co.uk/stammering-pride-prejudice.html My book, Stammering Pride and Prejudice, is available as an e-book from Amazon at this link: https://www.amazon.com/Stammering-Pride-Prejudice-Difference-Defect-ebook/dp/B08KTMDQNK Research: http://isad.isastutter.org/isad-2016/papers-presented-by-2016/stories-and-experiences-with-stuttering-by-pws/stuttering-gain-christopher-constantino/ Thank you to Brian Little from the Your Favorite Blockhead podcast for that amazing voiceover intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out his FANTASTIC podcast! For more information on the Your Favorite Blockhead podcast (links below): Store: https://www.storefrontier.com/yourfavoriteblockhead?fbclid=IwAR2wHNg62Y_Wt0fMMYqcn7CK33PDUWV70htCe0AzxvKwm7SKUq3Ohbx1NXE https://ko-fi.com/yourfavoriteblockhead?fbclid=IwAR3rurtjyA9buQLwR4NQbdCeytj5nlO7RJTCt4DivuJpQFALcFcgb4MRdPM Blog: https://yourfavoriteblockhead.com/blog/?fbclid=IwAR1HTdiv7wwsmnxpDmo3eim77phBA2tGcWN9ZqSlaPzO8eBgAzY6nMqGJFc Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/your-favorite-blockhead/id1409238419?fbclid=IwAR372w19TXNR6wEdeMgUhomjOXbHeYCFSoD5xlz8fuEfZqluxQLM3LcY8es Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mpXWIMkv56kcW9d69XxhO?si=myG8JgbpQhGXARfRqgnJkg&fbclid=IwAR1QJKh6lPA-2X9LxGzZJNMErlGt_vMdQbJB05aCmMn2MWuCo6XfgkSsU1Y&nd=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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast MSL Website: https://mystutteringlife.com Find Me On Clubhouse: @mslpodcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Daniel Francis. Daniel Francis is a Communication and Public Speaking Coach for people who stutter. Daniel helps people who stutter, overcome their stuttering blocks and anxiety by learning the fundamentals of public speaking. Daniel struggled with his communication his entire life, and he is dedicated to help others unlock their communication potential. Daniel has publicly spoken on stage in front of 1000s, ran 100s of public speaking events, has sold 3000 sales door to door (Knocked on 100,000 residential doors), and was a sales director of a 4 Million dollar business by the day of 25 years old. He also lives in Grimsby, Ontario with his amazing girlfriend soon to be wife one day and is on a mission to truly impact the communication and speech industry in a positive way. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Daniel for sharing his story with us. Lastly, claim your free ticket and attend the 30 Day Speaker Summit on February 1 – 3, 2021 (2 days left – click on my affiliate link): https://bit.ly/3i8cTWn For More Information on Daniel Francis: Website: www.Masteryourstutter.com & officialdanielfrancis.com Daniel's Free Guide "5 Steps to Overcome Stuttering and Speak with Confidence: www.Overcomestuttering.org Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OvercomeStuttering Email address: [email protected] YouTube Channel link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGNvup6QHE6KyQzwpZS9TeQ (Videos coming soon) Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/officialdanielfrancis/ LinkedIn link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielfrancis18/ Thank you to Ben & John from the Greatest Thing You've Never Heard podcast for that amazing voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out their AWESOME podcast! For more information on the Greatest Thing You've Never Heard podcast (links below): Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMjFkOTc3MC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6sc3kzvOHrV0Z7rWKxUpvU Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-greatest-thing-youve-never-heard/id1505551109 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCx8KQWjadSsSjISKRs8TGaw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatestthingpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Greatest-Thing-Youve-Never-Heard-107841097532407 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Rob Greenlee. Rob Greenlee is the VP of Content and Partnerships, Libsyn (LSYN), Current Board of Governors Member and former Chairperson of The Podcast Academy and was inducted into the Academy of Podcasters Hall of Fame in 2017. Formerly served as VP, Podcaster Relations at Voxnext's Spreaker. He started on radio in 1999 and then podcasting in 2004 with the first nationally syndicated radio show "WebTalk World Radio Show" to begin podcasting. He also worked as Voxnest's Head of Partnerships and Spreaker's Head of Content. Greenlee's other prior positions have included as EVP/CTO at PodcastOne.com, Business / Content Manager of Podcasts at Microsoft Zune and Xbox Live Marketplace. He currently co-hosts the "New Media Show", a weekly audio and video podcast that streams LIVE on NewMediaShow.com/live, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Twitch every Saturday morning at 9am PST/Noon EST, and Wednesday afternoon at Noon PST/3 pm EST. Rob shares with us his early life struggles with stuttering. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Rob for sharing his story with us. For more information on Rob Greenlee: Twitter: https://twitter.com/robgreenlee LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robgreenlee/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robgreenlee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robwgreenlee/ Website: http://robgreenlee.com Rob's Show: https://newmediashow.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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today we are talking about the new social media app – Clubhouse. I've only been on it for a week, but I have already gained so much knowledge from some amazing speakers that I can apply it to assist me in my journey as a PWS. I knew nothing of this app until a few weeks ago and it is still in beta, but I believe that this app is going to be so beneficial for those who want to learn and grow. I have added the link to the article below describing the app and I encourage everyone to check it out. There are some unique aspects to this app in that it is only for Apple right now; there will be an Android version later and it is by invitation only. (I would like to thank John V. for inviting me to this app) I would love to see more PWS on this app because we have a voice and what we say has value. Find me on Clubhouse app: @mslpodcast For more information on Clubhouse App: Article: What is Clubhouse? The Exclusive Social Media App Backed by Your Favourite Celebrity. https://manofmany.com/tech/what-is-the-clubhouse-app Affirmation App: Think Up – Positive Affirmations, Daily Motivation (available on Apple iTunes & Google Play) (Full disclosure: I am not sponsored by these apps) Email me - [email protected] your clubhouse room suggestions so we can create it ASAP and start connecting! 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña III, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today we are talking about employment in 2021. It's a whole new year and in this new normal, everything employment related is online. As a PWS, we are adapting and facing this new challenge head on. I talk about my job history and give some tips to help you along your way. 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña III, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Rob Bloom. Rob Bloom is a Creative Director at Universal Orlando Resort. He is also a person who has stuttered since the age of 3. Before creating for Universal, Rob helped craft advertising campaigns for brands like The Home Depot, Dunkin', Virgin Islands, the U.S. Marines, and many others. In addition, Rob is an award-winning comedy writer and screenwriter, having written for NPR, The Onion, and the Cartoon Network. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Rob for sharing his story with us. For more information on Rob Bloom: Twitter: https://twitter.com/robbloomcw Instagram: https://instagram.com/robbloomcw Article: https://www.kveller.com/as-someone-with-a-stutter-joe-bidens-victory-means-so-much-to-me/ 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña III, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Nakia Grayson. Nakia Grayson is a legal, privacy, and technology enthusiast with a passion for helping to educate and expose girls and women to STEM career fields. She works in the Federal Government as an IT Security Specialist. She is also a person who stutters who constantly reminds herself that no obstacle in life is too big to prevent you from reaching your goals, and each one makes you stronger. In her leisure time, she enjoys volunteering with various youth organizations, traveling, deejaying, and spending time with family and friends. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Nakia for sharing her story with us. For more information on Nakia Grayson: Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nakia-grayson-b356b28 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña III, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Tim Mackesey. Tim Mackesey had a severe stuttering problem into his mid 20's. He has been an SLP since 1992. He is a Board-Certified Specialist in Fluency Disorders with a private practice in Atlanta, Georgia. Tim has taught the graduate level fluency disorders program at Georgia State University. He provides a unique and leading holistic therapy model that incorporates CBT and best practices in traditional speech therapy. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Tim for sharing his story with us. For more information on Tim Mackesey: Website: www.stuttering-specialist.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgi95LpHfnbQoGZYoBqe4tg Podcast: Stuttering Solutions Atlanta - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xZGIzYWI3NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Non-Profit: www.raiseyourvoiceinc.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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña III, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Ari Lev Waldman. Ari was born in Peekskill, NY and is a 43-year-old Jewish male who stutters. He has been married since June 2012 and has no children. He lives in Brooklyn, NY and as a profession, he is an associate real estate broker specializing in office leasing in Manhattan for Lee and Associates. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Ari for sharing his story with us. For more information on Ari Lev Waldman: 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Christopher Massella. Christopher lives in Blue Bell, PA, outside of Philadelphia, PA. After years of frustration and shame, he sought speech therapy at 31 years of age. At the end of that therapy, he committed to becoming a speech therapist. Since 2008, he has been an SLP. He is certified by ASHA, licensed in PA, and currently works with middle school and high school students in a local school district. After years of hiding the reason he made the career switch, he began posting videos and talking about his journey on social media. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Christopher for sharing his story with us. For more information on Christopher Massella: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzQCQQ-m0nXwG_h9bYFyYJg 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Rick Scuotto. In 2018, Rick combined the passion of design and a lifelong stutter together and created #StutteringDesigner. Since then he started to create videos for his YouTube channel and other social media platforms, participated in events like "Learn One Thing hosted by Free From Stutter" or gave Stuttering Awareness Presentations at different events. Rick's goal is to provide people with a little insight into what many stutterers might struggle with every day in their life. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Rick for sharing his story with us. This was a great conversation and I love that we can laugh about it now because humor has helped me to cope with my stutter. For more information on Rick Scuotto: Website: https://www.scugp.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sgpmediaservice/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sgpmediaservice/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0_nGLGzXxhdbhypTMnO0tw?view_as=subscriber 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Happy 2nd Anniversary to the My Stuttering Life podcast! This has been an amazing season with amazing guests. I would like to thank all my guests for sharing their stories of adversity and triumphs, you are a true inspiration for all. Season 3 will be filled with more amazing guests and some on-location live shows. Thank you again and let's get started with Season 3. 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 wish to see my other MSL content – click this link: https://bigpod.net/msl Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

This episode, Stuttering Is My Superpower, is a powerful episode for me because after decades of feeling shame and guilt because of my stutter, I'm realizing now that it is actually my superpower. 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 want to respond to my Call To Action or just send me a voice message; record a voice memo on your phone and send it to: [email protected] Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

I have always wondered if sleep has a direct correlation to my stutter. Recently I have been hearing about the benefits of sleep and the deficits from a lack of sleep. I decided to conduct my own personal experiment to see if sleep had an impact on my stuttering. 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 want to respond to my Call To Action or just send me a voice message; record a voice memo on your phone and send it to: [email protected] Voice Messages may be added to future podcast episodes. Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Juan Pablo Garcia. Juan Pablo is from Paraguay and is 22 years old. He is studying to become a computer scientist while also working a full-time job as a software developer. Juan Pablo states, "I've stuttered for as long as I can remember, and I've had some days where I thought I could not even have a job because of my inability to properly communicate. I am currently training every day with a community of stutterers in order to lift ourselves up and practice and improve our speech. I've already made a ton of progress in my career and my speech, and I intend to make a lot more progress." I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Juan Pablo for sharing his story with us. For more information on Juan Pablo Garcia: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juanpigarcia19/?hl=es-la LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juan-pablo-garcia-032648178/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1TGTLsGmcOK3pZh5s-FV6g 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Saif Mihyar. Saif is a 22-year-old Business Administration student who currently lives in Jordan. Saif has a strong passion towards sports and a desire to help individuals who face hardship that may come along with speech disfluency. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Saif for sharing his story with us. For more information on Saif Mihyar: Email - [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithastutter/ 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is John McIntosh. John is 60 years old and is from Glasgow, Scotland, and has stammered for as long as he can remember. After graduating with an honors degree in English Literature, John worked in social care for many years, mainly because he could not envisage entering a profession that made big demands on his speech. At the age of 35, he was married with two young daughters and decided to become a high school English teacher which he did until last August, when he retired. In 2004, when he was 45, he completed the McGuire Program Course, and was active in that program for many years. He currently is on the management committee of the Scottish Stammering Network, the main support group for PWS in Scotland, and helped establish the podcast "And Oh And On That Note"; which aims to get stammering voices out there in the public domain. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank John for sharing his story with us. For more information on John McIntosh: Email - [email protected] Podcast: http://ohandonthatnote.buzzsprout.com/ Scottish Stammering Network: The main support group for PWS in Scotland, at stammeringscotland.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xveNpAU9gaM#action=share Twitter: https://twitter.com/ohandonthatnote 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Xavier Thibodeaux. Xavier is from Houston, Texas, and is a graduate from the University of Houston with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and Human Performance with a specialization in human nutrition and dietetics. His dream is to work for NASA as a researcher studying different and new ways to send food into space, prolonging food out there, and ways to grow food on exoplanets. Xavier states that "Everything will get better if you work your hardest for what you want!". 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast If you would like to send me a voice message – record a voice memo on your phone and send it to [email protected] For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Stuttering and Finishing Your Sentences is a topic with extremely high opinions, and I would like to start the conversation. When I ask PWS (people who stutter) if they allow others to finish their sentences, the responses are split right down the middle, 50/50. For some it brings strong emotions and for others, it's a non-issue. We are all different in our speech journey, but our common denominator is that we are not alone, and this platform allows us to discuss those issues that directly pertain to 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast If you would like to send me a voice message and let me know if you have developed a thick skin or are in the process of, leave your message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Courtland Crain. Courtland is 22 years old and an upcoming first-year Speech-Language Pathology Master's student at the University of South Florida in Tampa. He's been a person who stutters his whole life, and just recently found confidence and acceptance when he started college. His goal is to be a role model and inspiration for those who stutter, teaching the idea of acceptance, confidence, and management of stuttering. The past few years Courtland has worked as a camp counselor at Camp SAY, which is a summer camp for young people who stutter, and is involved with several stuttering-related projects locally at his school and within the National Stuttering Association. For more information on Courtland Crain: YouTube: http://youtube.com/courtlandcrain Instagram: @courtlandcrain ( www.instagram.com/courtlandcrain/ ) Email: [email protected] Camp Say: https://www.campsay.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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast If you would like to send me a voice message and let me know if you have developed a thick skin or are in the process of, leave your message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Over the years I learned many tools and techniques to help me manage my stutter. I know the reality that there is no cure for stuttering but these four things that I do on a daily basis has truly helped me in my journey. I would like to thank Gloria, The Guru Warrior and Amelia for your feedback. I am proud to be a part of this community. The Podcast & YouTube Channel Mentioned in The Episode: Grownup Eruptions - https://anchor.fm/grownup-eruptions The Guru Warrior - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-theguruwarrior-53539686/ Strong Body Strong Mind - https://anchor.fm/maria-humphreys 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Mike Wilson. Mike Wilson is originally from Atlanta, GA. He is married with four kids between the ages of 3 and 10, and currently lives in Syracuse, NY. He is a dentist and is the founder and owner of 5 dental practices in Upstate NY. His hobbies include playing basketball, reading history, and listening to podcasts. In this podcast episode, Mike discusses the importance of eye contact. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Mike for sharing his story with me. For more information on Mike Wilson: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRbeL6xPIk7rIawZhrQMpzw 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's episode is about the importance of having a thick skin and moving forward. For decades I let the opinions of others be my reality and I allowed that negativity into my life which caused me great pain and anguish. Over the years, I learned to develop a thick skin so that any negative comments would bounce off me and that allowed me to keep moving forward with my life. Life is a celebration and living my best life is now my goal. 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 send me a voice message and let me know if you have developed a thick skin or are in the process of, leave your message here: https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

I am so thankful to belong to a community of creators that are showing the world that if you have a stutter, know that you are not alone and that you have a community to support, inform and inspire you. In this podcast, I am highlighting four books that have taught me a great deal about stuttering and inspired me as a person who stutters. These are the four books I recommend if you are a PWS: Rama Siva, "Dreaming of Stuttering Freedom" - https://www.amazon.com/Dreaming-Stuttering-Freedom-Mind-Book-ebook/dp/B07GNWVN32/ref=sr_1_13?dchild=1&keywords=rama+siva&qid=1587838797&sr=8-13 Daniele Rossi, "Stuttering Is Cool – A Guide To Stuttering In A Fast-Talking World" - https://www.etsy.com/listing/170422543/stuttering-is-cool-a-guide-to-stuttering James Hayden, "Dear World, I Stutter" - https://www.amazon.com/Dear-World-Stutter-Letters-Stutters-ebook/dp/B078WLJNQT/ref=sr_1_4?dchild=1&keywords=james+hayden&qid=1587838959&sr=8-4 Sherrikka Myers & Rodrick Ingraham, "Herbie's New Home" – https://every1voicematters.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.britonbeats.com/ 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 Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Will McClurg. Will is 36 years old and a medical sonographer specializing in pediatrics. Currently, Will is involved in medical sales and clinical training. Will has been stuttering since the age of 5 and states that it was terribly hard growing up. He's had many doubts along the way about how his disability could hinder his success but continues to exceed his past expectations. Will is currently trying to find a way to help youth that stutter and feels that the biggest thing he needed growing up was for someone else to understand when no one really seemed to know how to help. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Will for sharing his story with us. For more information on Will McClurg: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/williamedmund 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 This telephone interview was recorded on Skype. Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Sherrikka Myers. Every 1 Voice Matters is a nonprofit designed to help kids break down communicative and social barriers such as stuttering, self-esteem, self-confidence and bullying to improve their quality of life. Founder, Sherrikka Myers, grew up stuttering in a single-family household with limited resources. She used the only resource available to her to control her stuttering, which was a book. Reading out loud, instead of quietly to herself, is what helped her overcome stuttering and changed the trajectory of her life. After finding out her first grandchild Herbie stuttered, too, she decided to go back to school and start her nonprofit organization to help other kids in her community and around the world. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Sherrikka Myers for sharing her story with us. For more information on Sherrikka Myers: Email - [email protected] Website: Every 1 Voice Matters – Lil Herbie https://every1voicematters.org YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB3q3rtzBh6pu1v50F8sGeg/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil_herbie_series/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Lil-Herbie-Series-285324745513185/?_rdc=1&_rdr 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.britonbeats.com/ 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 This telephone interview was recorded on Skype. Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Benjamin Schussheim. Benji Schussheim is a senior at Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut. He enjoys jazz saxophone, piano, coding, and stuttering advocacy. Benji began to stutter severely at 10 years of age and has been in speech therapy for six years at the American Institute for Stuttering with Dr. Heather Grossman. Over his junior year in high school, Benji began to giving presentations on stuttering to classes and local organization on stuttering. Since then, Benji has been a keynote speaker at the American Institute for Stuttering Gala and published an article on Joe Biden and stuttering in NBC news. He will be attending Duke University this fall. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Benji for sharing his story with us. For more information on Benjamin Schussheim: Email - [email protected] Article – https://www.nbcnews.com/think/opinion/democratic-debate-joe-biden-should-speak-stutterers-me-him-ncna1115651 Twitter - https://twitter.com/BSchussheim Website: American Institute for Stuttering - https://stutteringtreatment.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.britonbeats.com/ 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. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

This interview was recorded before Covid-19. Today's featured guest is Hakim Erwin. Mr. Erwin was born and raised in West Philadelphia, PA and graduated from Edward Bok High School in 1991. An avid hip hop music lover in his teenage years through his mid-20s, he enjoyed a brief career in the music industry where he served as an audio engineer and an intern & assistant A&R representative with Ruffhouse Columbia Records in Philadelphia. In 2003, he was called into Ministry and became a licensed and ordained minister. He graduated in 2011 after studying Theology for six years at the Jameson School of Ministry. Presently, he is the creator and host of the #Just Jump Podcast as well as the owner of GFF Life, LLC (Greater Faith & Favor Life, LLC) providing life, leadership, and public speaking training/coaching services primarily for faith-based individuals. Mr. Erwin also recently completed his first book, The Blue Folder: The Art of Spiritual War, due for release in late 2020. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Hakim Erwin for sharing his story with us. For more information on Hakim Erwin: Email - [email protected] Website – http://www.gfflife.com Podcasts - https://gfflife.com/podcasts 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.britonbeats.com/ 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. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a rating & review on Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/my-stuttering-life/id1434435654?mt=2&app=podcast For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Sandeep Krishnakumar. Sandeep is a first year PhD student studying Human Factors and Ergonomics at Penn State University. His research is in the realm of engineering design, and he is particularly interested in design methods, human-centered design, and user experience. When he is not busy with schoolwork or research, Sandeep loves to experiment with new recipes in the kitchen, go out for a run, be in the outdoors, or play a game of scrabble. He is also passionate about raising awareness about stuttering and hopes to one day be involved in organizing events and camps for children who stutter. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Sandeep for sharing his story with us. For more information on Sandeep Krishnakumar: Email - [email protected] Twitter – https://www.twitter.com/sandeepkrishk 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.britonbeats.com/ Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Izabella Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena Leave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/my-stuttering-life-720416 For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Michaela Misskee Maia. Michaela is German-Brazilian and is currently working as a Marketing Manager at a Software Company in Florida, where she lives with her husband. Growing up, Michaela and her family lived in places like Mexico City, Sao Paulo, Hong Kong and Frankfurt. Even though she has been to speech therapists around the world, she would never see any real improvement in her speech. However, after having learned the Del Ferro Method to overcome stuttering, she finally started seeing results and has decided to open up about her journey of speech on Social Media and her YouTube Channel "Speaking Michaela". She hopes that by sharing her positive experience with the Del Ferro technique, people see that it's not impossible to overcome stuttering. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Michaela for sharing her story with us. For more information on Michaela Misskee Maia: Website - Del Ferro Institute: https://stuttering-delferro.com/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmKh0odIj-NhyS17ONDqB8g Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/speakingmichaela/ 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.britonbeats.com/ Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Izabella Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's world is changing due to the Covid-19 virus. What we enjoyed in the past has now gone away; restaurants are closed, concerts cancelled, conferences cancelled, festivals cancelled, grocery store shelves are almost bare, and we must maintain social distancing to combat this virus and lower the infection rates. If you are a PWS (person who stutters), the occasional excursions for take-out have now become the only way to obtain take-out food. The occasional cell phone and laptop use is now the only way we communicate since businesses are closed and we conduct meetings via Skype or Zoom. Our living rooms, kitchens, bedrooms and closets have become our new office space. As a person who stutters, I am now pushed out of my comfort zone more than ever and I'm adapting to this new normal. Thank you Thomas Kenyon from Keeping It Reel podcast for that AMAZING voice over intro. For more information on Thomas Kenyon: Website: https://keepingitreel.pro Instagram: https://instagram.com/thereelsweett Facebook: https://facebook.com/thereelsweett Twitter: https://twitter.com/thereelsweett YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEmDc1iPCsE10ZwNCKTYsFQ?view_as=subscriber Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your amazing outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonbeats.com/ 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 leave me a review à My Stuttering Life on @Podchaser https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/my-stuttering-life-720416 If you would like to leave me a voice message about this podcast episode: https://speakpipe.com/mystutteringlife For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Jack Dinsley. Jack states that he's had a stammer ever since he can remember. Over the years, Jack has turned the negativity of having a stammer into something positive. He's been involved with the performing arts since a young age, and that has turned into journalism over the years. Jack is now in his third and final year at UCLan and has worked for the BBC Newsround recently. He launched his own stammering awareness campaign this year where he has spoken to 550+ students already! I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Jack Dinsley for sharing his story with us. For more information on Jack Dinsley: Twitter - https://twitter.com/jackdinsley Website - https://muckrack.com/jack-dinsley/articles Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jackdinsley/ Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your voice over intro and your amazing outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonbeats.com/ 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 Thank you Kevin McFarlane from the Art of Emergency Nursing podcast for that AMAZING voice over intro: https://artofemergencynursing.libsyn.com/ I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena If you would like to send me a message via Speak Pipe, I'll use it in a podcast episode. Click the link here: https://speakpipe.com/mystutteringlife For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

This episode was recorded in Orlando, Florida, at the Podfest Expo 2020 (podfestexpo.com). I was honored to have spoken at the Pecha Kucha portion of the expo and my title was "The Stuttering Podcaster". I spent months and months preparing for this 5-minute presentation where I discussed the origin of my podcast and the main component of it which is to raise awareness about Stuttering. I also had the privilege and honor to speak with Evan Sherman, SLP, and continue our conversation in part two of this episode. Thank you, Evan Sherman, for sharing your thoughts with me on this podcast regarding global awareness and your #1 tip for PWS. Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your voice over intro and your amazing outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonbeats.com/ 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 For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Matt Herdman. Matt Herdman, a creator who lives in Oklahoma, is striving to make positive impacts on the world. He recently had the opportunity to be a speaker at Oklahoma's first ever Next Gen Talks where he gave his speech, "What Stuttering Taught Me About Anxiety". He graduated with a bachelor's in music with a focus in Musical Theatre and currently works in marketing in Oklahoma City. In his free time, he enjoys writing, videography, graphic design, reading and any other way he can express the creative energy inside of himself. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Matt for sharing his story with us. (Side note: Due to my neighbor mowing his lawn, the audio has a low hum, but I believe that the message in this interview is greater than that hum) For more information on Matt Herdman: Website - matthewherdman.com My Speech - https://link.matthewherdman.com/PedroSpeech Email - [email protected] TikTok - https://link.matthewherdman.com/PedroTikTok Youtube - https://link.matthewherdman.com/PedroYouTube LinkedIn - https://link.matthewherdman.com/PedroLinkedIn Pinterest - https://link.matthewherdman.com/PedroPinterest Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Lee Uehara from the House of Life NYC Show podcast for that AMAZING voice over intro: WLEE Media, LLC (212) 655-9840 Audio. Photo. Video. PODCASTS - Asian American Podcasters - The House of Life NYC Show - The PractiMama Parenting Show - Kids Can Podcast, too! ==> Click to hear one about sports! I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Jurjen de Jong. Jurjen is 26 years old and has stuttered since the age of 7. He became involved in the world of people who stutter since attending a youth exchange that he joined last year in Italy. This inspired him to start the platform Stamily, where people who stutter can share their stories, raise awareness and form a community. Since last summer this platform is growing rapidly. Jurjen studied mathematics, physics, astronomy, and space studies in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Sweden, and now work as a data scientist and freelance science journalist. His hobbies include traveling and sports and loves to learn about cultures, science, history, and languages. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I would like to Thank Jurjen de Jong for sharing his story with us. For more information on Jurjen de Jong & Stamily: URLs: Stamily - www.stamily.org - https://www.facebook.com/Stamily-103160291064269 - https://www.instagram.com/stamilyyouth/ Personal - https://www.instagram.com/jurjong/ - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jurjendejong93/ - https://www.facebook.com/JurjendeJong Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Dylan C. from the Knight Reader podcast: https://www.facebook.com/KnightReaderCast/ for that FANTASTIC PODCAST INTRODUCTION !!!! You can find more information about this fantastic podcast at https://linktr.ee/knightreaderpodcast. I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in Squad Cast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Cynthia Zmroczek. Cynthia Zmroczek received her Masters of Science degree from West Virginia University and has been a speech language pathologist with the Department of Defense for the past 11 ½ years providing comprehensive services to active duty service members, retirees, and their families who have been injured as a result of a traumatic brain injury. Her primary area of expertise is working with people who have difficulty with memory, organization, and time management. Her interests include hiking, travel, seeing/supporting the arts, spending time with friends and family and ballroom dancing. As a Persian Gulf War Veteran, I would like to personally Thank Cynthia Zmroczek for her support and service in helping our Nation's Heroes in their recovery journey. For more information on Cynthia Zmroczek: Website URL address; http://www.memoryconsultationservices.com/ Email address: [email protected] LinkedIn link; you can find me by searching for my name or Memory Consultation Services Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ HUGE Thank you to David Hooper from Big Podcast: https://www.bigpodcast.com/ for that OUTSTANDING PODCAST INTRODUCTION !!!! Thank you, Mike Russell, for that AMAZING outro: https://musicradiocreative.com I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews. Great audio and it saves locally on both ends! If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my link: https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572