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My Stuttering Life
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My Stuttering Life

This is my life with all its challenges and triumphs as a person who has a stutter. I believe in the power of positivity and I use it in my daily struggles with stuttering. I truly believe that it is OK to stutter and that I can accomplish any goal in my life with a positive mindset. As a father, a USAF Gulf War Veteran, and as an entrepreneur, I use many tools in my tool belt to become successful in all my endeavors. My goal is to share my journey so that others can see it is possible to be confident, determined, and live a life of positivity. If you are a person who stutters, you are not alone!

Recent Episodes

Fighting Back With Technology: Let's Build A Voice Together
March 29, 2026

Fighting Back With Technology: Let's Build A Voice Together

Today’s featured guest is Kota Teratani . Kota is a developer from Kobe, Japan. After developing an adult-onset speech disorder at his first job, he spent years navigating conflicting diagnoses and medical treatments. In mid-...
The Power of Sharing Our Stuttering Stories
Feb. 1, 2026

The Power of Sharing Our Stuttering Stories

Today’s featured guest is Bryan Matthews . Bryan states, “I started stuttering when I was around 10 years old. I'm currently the Director of Training for the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, welders and Service Te...
At 35, Still Finding My Feet with Stuttering—A Positive Journey
Dec. 21, 2025

At 35, Still Finding My Feet with Stuttering—A Positive Journey

Today’s featured guest is Andrea Navarra . Andrea Navarra is a 35-year-old Italian living in Malta. He holds a BSc in Nursing from Rome and an MSc in Green Economy from Bournemouth University, where he specialized in carbon m...
How I Learned To Speak Up – Even With A Stutter
Aug. 24, 2025

How I Learned To Speak Up – Even With A Stutter

Today’s featured guest is Travis Warrington . Travis states, “I've stuttered since I was 5 years old. I was in speech therapy on and off during grade school to college. I have struggled with my self-esteem due my stuttering, ...
Embracing Your Worth: A Journey to Beautiful Moments
June 21, 2025

Embracing Your Worth: A Journey to Beautiful Moments

In this episode, I dive into embracing our worth and cherishing life's beautiful moments. I'll share how practicing self-compassion, celebrating small victories, and surrounding ourselves with positivity can help us recognize...
Free To Speak:  My Journey From Stuttering To Public Speaking
June 15, 2025

Free To Speak: My Journey From Stuttering To Public Speaking

Today’s featured guest is Larry Stein. Larry Stein struggled with stuttering for 50 years, compromising his career and suffering debilitating depressions. In an effort to save the business of his dreams, he launched a drive t...

Recent Blog Posts

Strength In Every Step - A Poem For Two Voices
Nov. 9, 2024

Strength In Every Step - A Poem For Two Voices

This was a poem written for me by one of my podcast guests, Doyle.  The both of us read this out loud on his podcast "Spirit Talk Show - Bedtime Stories For Grownups" and this is one of the most meaningful and heartfelt gestures anyone has ever…

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Finding Light in the Darkness: My Journey Through Grief and Resilience
Jan. 16, 2024

Finding Light in the Darkness: My Journey Through Grief and Resilience

Last November, my world was shattered by a tragedy that I never imagined could touch my life. The death of my 20-year-old son, Ethan, taken from me by a drunk driver, left me reeling with a pain so profound it felt as though my very soul had been to…

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Shock, Pain, Disbelief & Denial
Jan. 16, 2024

Shock, Pain, Disbelief & Denial

On November 13, 2023 at 9:55pm, our lives changed forever.  Our 20 year old son, Ethan, was killed by a drunk driver (driving with no headlights) on his way home from the gym a mile from our home.  The experience of losing a son to a …

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