My Stuttering Life

Today's episode features some amazing, courageous and phenomenal contributors to the Stuttering Community. My call to action was to create an episode of #1 Tips for PWS and these tips will no doubt help those who are struggling with their stutter. I am honored to showcase these amazing contributors on this podcast episode. I have attached their links down below if you wish to reach out. If you have a #1 Tip, please click the SpeakPipe link and leave your voice message that I will add to a future episode. Thank you to the following contributors: LeRon Barton - https://www.instagram.com/leronlbarton/ Aaron Toubian - https://www.instagram.com/aaron_toubian/ Jaleesa Bygrave - https://www.instagram.com/speechchallengescounselling/ James Hayden - [email protected], https://stutteredblog.com/, https://www.amazon.com/Dear-World-Stutter-Letters-Stutters-ebook/dp/B078WLJNQT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=11B753A8OL1EY&keywords=dear+world+i+stutter&qid=1578697021&s=books&sprefix=dear+world+i+stu%2Cstripbooks%2C233&sr=1-1 , https://themighty.com/author/james-hayden/ Chase Gillis - https://www.instagram.com/cgstutter/ , https://l.instagram.com/?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fcgstutter&e=ATM4M-2Zo3WoOSb5b2gCz4lxuC2ymalxyjhPiJo-dZEKkX1rx7wnOwBgRpy93JRzi2NFXa2cz4IpKR0l_vl4ZiowMRiiwHaL Daniele Rossi - https://www.instagram.com/danielerossi/ , http://danielerossi.ca/ Angella Marston - https://www.instagram.com/angella_marston/ , https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kv_0eAaCa0E&feature=youtu.be Rama Siva - http://thestutteringmind.com/ Daniel Lopriore - http://thestutteringmind.com/ , https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2xZWzqyHz8kSKYSs4FEMcA Callum Schofield - https://www.instagram.com/callum_schof/ , https://proudrecoveringstammerer.wordpress.com/ Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you, Mike Russell, for that AMAZING outro: https://musicradiocreative.com If you wish you send me your #1 Tip, click on this link and record your voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Jason Nunez. Mr. Nunez is 39 years old, Catholic, Husband and father of two. He was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and now lives in San Antonio, Texas. Jason and his family are active parishioners at The Church of The Holy Spirit. He has stuttered for as long as he can remember. He went through speech therapy all through his elementary school years and was discharged from therapy after his 7th grade year. His journey through his stuttering life has taught him many things, most of all, determination and patience. He is the creator and host of The John 3:30 Podcast. I believe that there is healing in sharing and I want to thank Jason Nunez for sharing his story with us. Website URL address: http://thejohn330podcast.libsyn.com Email address: [email protected] Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/thejohn330podcast/ Stay up to date with The John 3:30 Podcast by giving our Facebook Page a "Like" https://www.facebook.com/TheJohn330Podcast Subscribe and listen to The John 330 Podcast on iTunes or Spotify Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/JasonsKidneyJourney (Update: Jason has received a new kidney and his is now in recovery) Congratulations!!!!!! Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Maria from the Strong Body Strong Soul podcast: https://www.instagram.com/strongbodystrongsoul/ for that FANTASTIC PODCAST INTRODUCTION !!!! You can find more information about Maria and her INSPIRATIONAL podcast here: https://linktr.ee/strongbodystrongsoul 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 Gal Zussman. Mr. Zussman is from Israel and is currently a 12th grader in high school and he states that his stutter came back after two years of fluency. He shares his speech journey with us and his future goals in the fitness industry. Mr. Zussman is an amateur bodybuilder and won the Mr. Israel competition with a 1st place finish. If you would like more information on Gal Zussman, here is his contact information: Email: [email protected] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gal.zussman/ Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you, Mike Russell, for that AMAZING outro: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you again to Mike Russell from https://musicradiocreative.com for that AWESOME PODCAST INTRODUCTION !!!! I use Squad Cast 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

Over the years I have learned a few things about my stuttering and one of the big takeaways is disclosure. I find that it is so much easier to disclose my stuttering so that the other individual knows what it is, what to expect, and how to appropriately respond and/or interact during our conversation. Disclosure is my #1 Tip for people who stutter and I would like to know what is your #1 Tip for people who stutter. This would be a such a great benefit to all PWS around the globe so that they can learn from us the many tips and techniques that help us in our speech journey. You can send me your voice message to my Speak Pipe website: https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife . I will use your #1 tip in my next episode. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you, Izabella Russell, for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Sally McKee from College Station, Texas, for your #1 Tip for PWS. Thank you to my friend in the UK, Mike Burton, from the Genuine Chit-Chat podcast for that AWESOME PODCAST INTRODUCTION – YOU ROCK !!!!. https://twitter.com/GenuineChitChat The Genuine Chit-Chat Podcast has a different guest and topic every episode and no subject is off limits. You can find this AWESOME podcast at: https://genuinechitchat.podbean.com For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Peña, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Vicky Gilbert. Vicky has worn many hats over the years from musician, to student, to retail worker, to managing a popular food chain and is currently working towards attain her dreams of becoming an author, one page at a time. Vicky lives with her spouse and four cats in a small town in Missouri and when she's not working or writing, she creates YouTube videos in her free time. I believe there is healing in sharing and Vicky is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Vicky Gilbert, here is the contact information: Email: [email protected] YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC5IzD8UjvVYJ4haC9HG_GqA Twitter: www.twitter.com/vajbff Instagram: www.instagram.com/viktheog Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Chyrso (@ChrysoMusic) for the voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out her AWESOME music: https://t.co/POpYArAiWT If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Andrew Simpson. Andrew is a second year student at the University of Cincinnati. He is an avid golfer and sports fan in general. Andrew loves to help others and prides himself in being the best friend/brother/son that he can be every day. One day, Andrew hopes to work in the golf industry or in the business world. I believe there is healing in sharing and Andrew is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Andrew Simpson, here is the contact information: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsimpson22/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewsimpson4 Instagram: https://instagram.com/andrew_simpson18 Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Curtis Halstion (@Mister_Kn0shO) for the voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out his AWESOME podcast: KnOshO's Theater Podcast: https://radiopublic.com/knoshos-theater-6pnQPm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YourBrothersBasem3nt Twitter: https://twitter.com/kryptoknight17 If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Adam Wright. Adam recently turned 40 years old and is married with two kids. This YouTube Vlogger has been stammering for as long as he can remember. I believe there is healing in sharing and Adam is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Adam Wright, here is the contact information: 40 Minute Documentary : https://youtu.be/VL6jG3TMqPE Follow up 'Its OK to stammer' video : https://youtu.be/3OunzL6T7ts My own YouTube Vlogs : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqTZS2ACczarCBgNblS7qJw?view_as=subscriber Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Bhavneet for the voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out her AWESOME podcast: Drive With Us Email: [email protected] Website: https://drivewithuspodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/Drivewithuspod If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Callum Schofield. Callum is from South Wales and has had a stammer for as long as he can remember. At present, he is trying to learn from his experiences to help others as a motivational speaker by sharing his story and life advice to people of all ages. I believe there is healing in sharing and Callum is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Callum Schofield, here is the contact information: Website: proudrecoveringstammerer.wordpress.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/callum_schof Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/callum_schof Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Jocelin for the voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out her AWESOME podcast: Good Girls Go To Heaven Podcast: https://anchor.fm/good-girls-go-to-heaven Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisspookyshow If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 1585, La Porte, Texas USA 77572

Today's featured guest is Jared Glickfield. Jared is a teenager from Bethesda, Maryland, just outside of Washington D.C. He's a high school senior who plans to study computer science in college. Active in his community, Jared leads programming for a local youth group and is a member of his high school rock climbing team, co-chair of the robotics club at school and does some tech support on the side. He started his podcast, Stuttering Since '02, to tell his story and encourage and support other kids and teenagers who stutter. I believe there is healing in sharing and Jared is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Jared Glickfield, here is the contact information: Email: [email protected] Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stuttering-since-02/id1476107555 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/StutteringSince02 Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Vivian Noir for the voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out her AWESOME podcast: Podcast Website: https://thisspookyshow.wixsite.com/thisspookyshow Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisspookyshow IG: https://instagram.com/thisspookyshow FB: https://facebook.com/thisspookyshow If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

Today's featured guest is Angella Marston. Ms. Marston is a 23 year old who resides in Jamaica and works as a secretary for a law firm. In her spare time, she spends a lot of time creating videos, motivational quotes about stuttering and also shares her Jamaican culture via YouTube. In the future, she is looking forward to starting a Stammer Foundation in her country. Ms. Marston also wants to build a stammering school where students can come and practice their class presentations, get motivation and meet others like themselves. She strives to inspire people through her stuttering. I believe there is healing in sharing and Ms. Marston is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Angella Marston, here is the contact information: YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLScJzEjrbOOqKo1PDueE9A Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Angella_marston Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/marston.angella Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://music Thank you to Clint Glaze for the voice over intro. I highly encourage everyone to check out his website: https://clintglazemusic.com If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

Today's featured guest is Daniel Lopriore. Mr. Lopriore is a 28 year old music producer from Perth, Australia. He started producing music at the age of 22. He wanted to take producing full time and few out to Los Angeles to attend the music school Icon Collective. Daniel has been stuttering his whole life and just recently started YouTubing, sharing stories about his life growing up with a stutter. He hopes these stories can help young kids who stutter understand that you can still have a normal life, and achieve your dream. I believe there is healing in sharing and Mr. Lopriore is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you want more information on Daniel Lopriore, here is the contact information: Instagram: https://instagram.com/daniel_loppyy?igshid=ihh81rl173g5 YouTube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UC2xZWzqyHz8kSKYSs4FEMcA Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you Izabella Russell for that AMAZING outro music: https://musicradiocreative.com Thank you to Dr. London Smith for the voice over intro. Dr. London Smith has a podcast Jock Doc Podcast and I encourage everyone to check it out: https://jockdocpodcast.com You can connect with Dr. London Smith through his twitter: https://twitter.com/jockdocpodcast If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLifeI may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

Today's guest is Aaron Toubian and I had the pleasure of speaking with him and discussing the origin of his stutter, school life, dating and the genesis of his new practice as a Stuttering Coach. For more information on Aaron Toubian: Instagram is: https://www.instagram.com/aaron_toubian/ Website: www.thestutteringcoach.com Email: [email protected] YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/AZuJcZB78C8 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-toubian-931b58195/ I believe that there is healing in sharing and Mr. Toubian is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Roy Johnson for the voice over introduction. Thank you Izabella Russell for the outro: https://musicradiocreative.com/ Thank you to Juan Pablo for that listener feedback. I truly appreciate each and every one of my podcast listeners because you have a voice and I want share that with the world. Juan Pablo, you are courageous and #Awesome. Keep moving forward and always know that you are not alone. If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe via Cell Phone or computer. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. If you would like to see a video version of me, check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsdvEcWGb_XeSzAE4mDLcw For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

There comes a time when an interview doesn't feel like an interview and feels more like friends chatting in a coffee house. My guest, Lanny Morris, brought back some fond memories of when I used to live in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. Morris is a 47 year old association executive in the world of not-for-profit, non-government entities and states that his stutter is his friend. Mr. Morris is happily married with two children and enjoys life on the Treasure Coast of Florida. Mr. Morris told me that he found out about my podcast when he attended Podcast Movement 2019 last March in Orlando, Florida. I believe that there is healing in sharing and Mr. Morris is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you would like to reach out to Mr. Lanny Morris, you can email him at: [email protected] Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Chris Jackson from the Stop Holding Back Foundation for the intro jingle. For more information on the 'Stop Holding Back Foundation' check out these links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StopHoldingBackNow/ Website: https://www.stopholdingback.org/ YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGwzU2NNNtJjkJ3QJQ8nswQ If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. If you would like to see a video version of me, check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsdvEcWGb_XeSzAE4mDLcw For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

James Hayden returns as my special guest to discuss his Tedx Talk experience and his book "Dear World, I Stutter". This book can help many people who stutter in their journey and I will be purchasing my book today! I believe there is healing in sharing and Mr. Hayden is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you wish to contact James Hayden, here is the contact information: Email: [email protected] Book: "Dear World, I Stutter" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dear+world+i+stutter&crid=LQDV6MY7S1PZ&sprefix=dear+worl%2Caps%2C358&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9 Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Veronica Pierce for the intro jingle. For more information, here is her personal website www.piercevoice.org and the podcast she acts on is Star Wars: Crusade of the Rebellion and here is the site for that http://lionsmouthent.net/cotr/ If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

Today's featured guest is James Hayden. Mr. Hayden lives in the New Orleans area and works for Ochsner Health System as an HLA Technologist. Outside of work, James is a writer and serves as the chapter leader for the New Orleans chapter of the National Stuttering Association. James is also the author of "Dear World, I Stutter" and his work has been published by various platforms such as The Mighty, Yahoo, MSN and the British Stammering Association. James is also a New Orleans Saints fan and a Survivor Superfan. We will continue this conversation next week where James Hayden talks about his Tedx talk and dives deeper into his book, "Dear World, I Stutter". I believe there is healing in sharing and Mr. Hayden is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you wish to contact James Hayden, here is the contact information: Email: [email protected] Book: "Dear World, I Stutter" https://www.amazon.com/s?k=dear+world+i+stutter&crid=LQDV6MY7S1PZ&sprefix=dear+worl%2Caps%2C358&ref=nb_sb_ss_i_1_9 The Mighty Contributor: https://themighty.com/u/james-hayden/ Blog: https://stutteredblog.wordpress.com/ Website: https://www.stutteringhelp.org/search/node/james%20hayden Twitter: https://twitter.com/jameshayden48 Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Dawn Sherine for the intro jingle. Dawn Sherine has a podcast on Anchor called "Dancing With Bipolar" and I encourage everyone to check it out: https://anchor.fm/dawn-sherine/episodes/Cross-over-label-maker-e5jjvi You can connect with Dawn Sherine through her website: Dancingwithbipolarpodcast.com and her email address: [email protected] If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

Today's featured guest is Jaleesa Bygrave. Ms. Bygrave is a social worker from Toronto, Ontario, who has worked in the profession since 2011. She has a breadth of experience supporting individuals, children, and families with complex needs. She works as a prison social worker on a full-time basis and is starting a social work private practice part-time for persons with various speech impediments. This stems from her own personal experience living with a stutter and she shares her story with us. I believe there is healing in sharing and Ms. Bygrave is an inspiration to all. I am very appreciative of all the guests that have shared their story of adversity and triumphs on the MSL podcast. If you wish to contact Jaleesa Bygrave, here is the contact information: Website: speechchallengescounselling.com Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/speechchallengescounselling/ Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Aryn Johnson for the intro jingle. Aryn Johnson has a podcast on Anchor and I encourage everyone to check out this AWESOME podcast: Spooky Crimes https://anchor.fm/spookycrimes If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

Today's featured guest is Mike Wallace. Mr. Wallace is a 28 year old software engineer who also enjoys creating video games with others and playing them competitively (both of which can rely heavily on spoken communication). Mr. Wallace also enjoys photography and creative writing, both of which he finds as a useful outlet for expressing himself out of speech. Mr. Wallace is also a lifelong stutterer and he shares his story with us. I believe there is healing in sharing and Mr. Wallace is an inspiration to all. If you would like to reach out to Mike Wallace, his twitter handle is: https://twitter.com/KimChi_Pls Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Joni Glaze for the intro jingle. If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use SpeakPipe. https://www.speakpipe.com/MyStutteringLife I may use your message on an upcoming podcast episode. For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena, PO Box 684, Baytown, Texas USA 77522

If you are a person who stutters then I know this has happened to you. Have you ever walked into a store and wanted to ask for help but did not due to your stutter? Listen to my story.... If this has happened to you, send me a voice message and let me know how you dealt with it. We are all different in our stuttering journey but we have a common bond that we are not alone. Let's help one another and share our stories so that we can use this as a teaching moment moving forward. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Izabella from Music Creative Radio for that intro jingle. https://musicradiocreative.com/ If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use the voice recorder app on your cell phone and send me the voice message file. You can email it to: [email protected] For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena PO Box 684 Baytown, Texas 77522

If you are a person who stutters then I know this has happened to you. When you are dialing a number and get ready to speak but nothing comes out and the other caller makes a rude remark (in my case) and hangs up on you it can be very devastating. The after effects usually, in my case, resulted in falling back into my dark place for a while until I recovered. I have learned that you have to keep moving forward and keep making those phone calls. I learned to embrace my stutter and not fight it. I learned that I will make mistakes but I will learn from them and keep moving forward. If this has happened to you, send me a voice message and let me know how you dealt with it. We are all different in our stuttering journey but we have a common bond that we are not alone. Let's help one another and share our stories so that we can use this as a teaching moment moving forward. Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro/outro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Thank you to Mike Jeffrey from Music Creative Radio for that intro jingle. https://musicradiocreative.com/ You can send me the voice message file and email it to: [email protected] For correspondence/inquiries/merchandise: Pedro Pena PO Box 684 Baytown, Texas 77522

What a year this has been for me. A huge thank you to my son, Ethan, who recorded his first jingle. I would also like to thank my guests for their inspirational stories and my supporters for your amazing emails of encouragement. I look forward to Season 2 of MSL podcast filled with more inspirational guests and episodes to let other PWS know that you are not alone and that we are in this together. I believe that there is healing in sharing so let's kick off Season 2 with a BANG. Thank you to the Guru Warrior, David Hooper, Nicki Price, Michelenino, Maria Humphreys, Roy, Joni, Clint and Thomas Kenyon for your great voice messages. I will be adding more as they come in and I'm so blessed to have this platform to share my life experiences as a PWS. For more information on these great podcasts, here are the links: https://anchor.fm/TheGuruWarrior --> Jeanine - The Guru Warrior Podcast https://anchor.fm/BrothertoBrother --> Nicki Price - Brother to Brother 80s 90s Movie Podcast https://anchor.fm/maria-humphreys --> Maria Humphreys - Strong Body Strong Soul Podcast https://clintglazemusic.com --> Clint Glaze https://thomasmkenyon.com/category/in-the-film-world/ --> Thomas Kenyon - In The Film World https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmZlZWRidXJuZXIuY29tL011c2ljQnVzaW5lc3M - David Hooper - Build a Big Podcast https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cDovL2ZlZWQucmVkcG9kY2FzdC5jb20vcmVkcG9kY2FzdA - David Hooper - Red / The Marketing Podcast for Experts If you would like to send me a voice message, you can use the Anchor app or use the recorder app on your cell phone and mail that file to: [email protected] Thank you for allowing me share my journey !

When you put your positive thoughts and energy out in the universe, you can create your own reality. During my years of personal development, I read many great books by Mel Robbins, Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Les Brown and many others that helped me realize that I have the power to change my life for the better. CALL TO ACTION: I want for you to let me know via email or Anchor voice message if this has changed your life. I want to know if you have had a daily win. With your approval, I will add it to my next podcast. You can reach me at: [email protected]

It is true that we learn something new everyday and today is no different. I came across a great tool to use if you are ever pulled over by the police, asked a question or to just educate people what what stuttering is. This helpful tool looks like a business card but on the front of this card states, "I am a person who stutters". The card explains what Stuttering is so that we can erase the stigma that is associated with this condition. I wish this was around when I was pulled over by the police (twice for speeding) and it would have made the experience a little more bearable. Instead, I was spuddering, spitting, and trying to say my name. If I had this card, I would have been able to give it to the officer and hopefully it would explain my lack of answering his questions. I am all about education and I try to educate as many people as I can about stuttering so that with understanding comes compassion and empathy. For more information on how to obtain your card for free, visit: www.StutteringHelp.org You can also contact them at (800) 992-9392 For those who want to see the video version of this podcast, I will be recording it this weekend so log onto YouTube to see my video on "My Stuttering Life". I believe that there is healing in sharing.

Today's featured guest is Matice Ahnjamine. Matice is a published author of first her book titled: The Product of My Selfishness: The Stutter and the Story. As someone who stutters, Matice wanted to encourage and educate stutterers and non-stutterers alike about the challenges people who stutter face. Keeping with that same mission, she started a YouTube channel in July 2017 that focuses on how she and others can live their best life with a stutter. Through YouTube, she has a platform that spans six of the seven continents. (She is determined to find someone who stutters in Antarctica!) No matter what she is doing or where she is going, Matice lives by two mottos: "Progress, not perfection," and "Onward and upward." Always, in all ways. Matice is an inspiration to everyone and for more information, you can visit her on: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRJ4zhgJvtgqLGkJiinYUqQ Instagram: https://instagram.com/matice.ahnjamine?igshid=1awit2tt3cv4k

Today's podcast has a special guest, Jason Curtis. Mr. Curtis has been involved with horses and horse shows for the majority of his life. For many years he had operated Oakridge Farms, a breeding & boarding operation in Florida, but decided to pursue his dream of becoming a full-time horse show announcer. He started announcing at a local horse show when he was asked to fill in for the regular announcer. The rest as they say is history, today he announces shows nationwide. In addition to announcing, Jason is producing his equine podcast series "Welcome to the Barn" available on all major podcast directories including iTunes and Google Play. He has been featured in World Dressage News, has announced the equestrian portion of the Modern Pentathlon and in January of 2015 he announced the first ever USEF recognized Western Dressage show. He is a regular announcer at many hunter and jumper shows in Florida and dressage shows up and down the East coast of the United States. Mr. Curtis is also a person who stuttered as a young man, but has learned ways to mostly control his stutter. I would like thank Mr. Curtis for his bravery in sharing his story for the first time on this podcast as a person who stutters; there's healing in sharing. For more information on Jason Curtis, you can visit his website: https://seeyouatx.com I would like to answer thank my listeners: Woody Robert Gallagher, Ann Kulichik, Andre Magno & George Molina for their great question submissions for this interview.

Today's podcast has a special guest, Vince Vawter. Mr. Vawter retired after a 40-year career in newspapers, most recently as the president and publisher of the Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press. Mr. Vawter is a published author of two books and his debut novel, PAPERBOY, received a Newbery Honor award in 2014. The story is based on his real-life experience growing up in the 1950s as a person who stutters. We discuss the origins of his stutter, his family history, speech therapy, and his advice for parents and teachers. Mr. Vawter speaks at local schools and is an inspiration to stutterers and non-stutterers. For more information on Vince Vawter, you can visit his website www.vincevawter.com to learn more and get your copy of Paperboy & Copyboy.

Over my 43+ years of stuttering, I've learned many techniques to help with my fluency. One of those techniques is talking in front of the mirror. In this technique, I am cognizant of my facial expressions and through practice, I can improve my overall delivery. I have practiced in front of the mirror from 30 mins to over an hour for days because you've heard the old saying, "Practice makes perfect". If you have used this technique, please let me know by clicking the link at the bottom of the page and sending me a voice message. If you have a voice recorder app on your mobile device, you can also record a voice message and email that voice message to: [email protected] If you send me a voice message, I will put it in my next podcast episode. You are not in this alone, we are all in this together and if we can learn from one another then that is a blessing.

This episode is not about sports but more about job interviews. If you are a PWS (person who stutters) or even a non-stutterer, we've all had those job interviews that were less than favorable. In my experience, every job interview that I have crashed & burned, I learned from and applied that knowledge to the next interview. My motto is that I'm going to fail myself to success. Check out this episode on the little secret that they don't tell you about regarding job interviews.

Are you aware of the people around you? I'm talking those individuals in your inner circle who are negative and drain your energy on a daily basis. Plus, those people around you who don't want for you to succeed and they keep you at their level because it's where their comfort level is. I call these two groups: Vampires & Crabs In a Bucket. If you surround yourself with positive people and let go of those Vampires and Crabs In A Bucket, you will see a definete change in your outlook. As a stutterer, those Vampires drained my energy and I was living a life of constant exhaustion. Those Crabs In A Bucket always told me to stay where I was and not to "achieve anything". After I let those negative people go, my life changed for the better. I only surround myself with positive people who are going to lift me up and push me out of my comfort zone. My only regret is I wish I had done this in my 20s, but, everything happens for a reason.

Today's podcast has a special guest, Rama Siva, who lives in the UK and has worked at the Prime Minister's Office in London, serving Tony Blair and Gordon Brown. We discuss the origins of his stutter, his family history, speech therapy, energy vampires, and his advice for parents and teachers. Mr. Siva is an inspiration to stutterers and non-stutterers stating that the key to success is believing in yourself and having confidence. For more information on Rama Siva, you can reach him on all social media platforms with Stuttering Mind.

We are all dealing with our own personal struggles on a daily basis. You know my daily struggle is fluency and my special guest, Thomas Kenyon, explains his daily struggle with his thought processes. We discuss his speech therapy in school, his coping strategies, and his successful podcast on Apple Itunes. This podcast has many long pauses which will illustrate the struggle that my guest experiences on a daily basis. For more information on Thomas Kenyon, his website is www.thomaskenyon.com

Today's podcast has a special guest, Hugo Torres, who is a freelance writer and a podcaster practicing in Civic Virtue. We discuss our challenges in language and communication plus we dive into other topics such as the military, education and stereotypes. For more information on Hugo Torres, you can find him on Twitter (@Hugoposts), Instagram (@HugoTorres), his blog (hugotorres.com/blog), and his podcast (anchor.fm/hugotorres).

My featured guest is Carolyn Doucette who gives us the parent's perspective on stuttering. In this podcast interview, she discusses her thoughts on her son's stutter, family history, speech therapy and advice for parents and teachers. This was truly an informative and inspirational interview that will illustrate the support that is needed for anyone who stutters. Thank you Carolyn for sharing your story with us and we will definitely continue the conversation.

Today's podcast has a special guest, LeRon Barton, who is a writer, author, and Tedx speaker who is also a person who stutters. We discuss the origins of his stutter, his family history, speech therapy, and his advice for parents and teachers. Mr. Barton's positivity, courage and tenacity is a true inspiration to people who stutter and non stutterers. For more information on LeRon Barton, his website is www.leronbarton.com , twitter.com/MainlineLeRon, www.instagram.com/leronlbarton and https://www.facebook.com/leronlbarton

Today's podcast has a special guest, Joni Glaze, who is an entrepreneur and a fellow network marketer. As a person who stutters, I would not have imagined that I would be in network marketing given the stories from people in the industry talking about getting in front of people and giving presentations. Listen to how network marketing and personal development opened my eyes to amazing possibilities that I thought would never happen to me. I would like to thank Joni Glaze for her time and we will be speaking again because there is so much to discuss regarding her entrepreneurial spirit.

Today's podcast has a special guest, Evan Sherman, who is a person who stutters and is also a licensed Speech Language Pathologist. We discuss the origins of his stutter, family history, speech therapy, advice for parents/teacher and his successful practice as a SLP. For more information on Evan Sherman, visit his website: www.progressionspeechtherapy.com. I would like to thank Mr. Evan Sherman for his time and we will be speaking again as I have many more questions.

As a person who stutters, I've experienced shame, guilt and constantly apologizing for my stutter. This is my journey and I want to share it with you because if you are a PWS, you are not alone. You've experienced this and maybe have no one to talk to about your experiences. Well, let's help one another and navigate through this life with tenacity and positivity.

As a person who stutters, the two tools that have been instrumental in my speech journey have been hypnosis and diaphragmatic breathing. You know that when you have a block, your entire body is tensed and it may be that way for a quite a while. Hypnosis taught me how to breathe into relaxation so that I can use this technique in my daily regimen. Also, diaphragmatic breathing has taught to me while in my 20s and it has proven effective in beginning my sentences on the exhale with 100% fluency. Disclaimer: I know everyone is different when it comes to their own speech therapy journey but for me, these two tools have proven very valuable on a daily basis.

When comparing yourself to others, the outcome is most always unfavorable. When I was younger I compared myself to others because I did not like who I was because of my stutter. Now that I'm a little older, somewhat wiser, I am happy with who I am. It took me a long time to embrace my stutter but once I did, my whole life became a little brighter.

Have you ever been told that you were faking something to get attention?

There is no magic pill to cure stuttering (sorry for that cold hard fact). However, there are speech therapies, devices, and drugs that may help with fluency. I have had amazing speech therapists help me along my journey along with hypnosis to assist me with fluency. There is a video on YouTube from Steve Harvey that had a guest who has a stutter and was asking for advice. Steve Harvey stated that stuttering is curable and that he could cure her stutter in 1 hour. This statement was unfortunate. If there was a cure for stuttering, I would be the first one in line with my credit card in hand. I credit my fluency to my speech therapists and hypnosis so what you are hearing now is 20 years of hard work. If you stutter, you are not alone and there is a community out there for support and guidance. You find the technique that works for you. If you would like to see this video, here is the link: https://youtu.be/zZ4XNEDSKWY

Mel Robbins wrote an amazing book titled, "The 5 Second Rule", and it completely changed my life. Those difficult things we have to do in life can no longer control our actions. Just countdown 5-4-3-2-1-GO.

How do you handle emergency situations as a person who stutters? Are you able to call 9-1-1? Are you able to effectively direct emergency personnel to the situation? Thinking of this paralyzes me with such great fear and contemplating can I do this when the time comes. If you are a PWS (person who stutters), have you encountered an emergency situation and what was the outcome.

Joining the US Air Force was a goal of mine and my stutter was not going to get in the way! On this Veterans Day, I want to thank all the Veterans for everything they do to keep us safe! Happy Veterans Day! God Bless the USA and God Bless Our Military!

Voice activated technology is emerging and people who stutter are finding it difficult to adapt to this technology. I can the appreciate the ease of this technology but for me, I'll stick with typing everything out.

We've all had those minor bumps in the road that make your journey a little harder to reach. This is how I deal with setbacks as a person who stutters.

It's important to surround yourself with positive people who are going to lift you up and be there for you during the good times and bad.

We all have that negative voice inside of us telling us what we cannot do in this life. Find out how I silenced my negative voice.

Today's podcast has a special guest, Nic, who is a high school and also a person who stutters. We discuss the origins of his stutter, family history, speech therapy, high school life, advice for parents/teachers and his AWESOME YouTube Channel "Friday Nights with Nic". This young man is an inspiration to all living his best positive life. I encourage everyone to check out his YouTube Channel "Friday Nights with Nic" and subscribe. This young man has a bright future and I can't wait to speak with again.

Vince Lombardi said, "Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing". We all want to win in life and in business. When I have a win, I feel invincible. In my daily battles as a stutterer, I have many epic failures but when I have a win, I CELEBRATE it. Leave me a comment on one of your daily wins.

If you are a PWS (person who stutters) then you know how difficult it is to say your name. If you are asked your name and you have a block, it doesn't help when the other person asks you, "Did you forget your name?" Listen for my response to that question in this episode.