Episodes
141
May 13, 2024
Fighting To Speak: Rugby, Rage & Redemption
Today’s featured guest is Mark Jones. Mark Jones was a talented and ferocious dual-code rugby player who was tormented by a debilitating stammer. During a professional career that spanned 22 years he was capped 15 times for Wales, 11 times for...
140
May 6, 2024
Speechie From Saipan Who Stutters
Today’s featured guest is Ignacio Dela Cruz. Ignacio is a Native of Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands, and is a current Speech-Language Pathologist. Prior to his role as an SLP, Ignacio taught special education and preschool and...
139
May 3, 2024
Echoes of Resilience: Embracing Every Word
Today’s featured guest is Kenny M’Pindou. Kenny shares his personal journey of overcoming obstacles and pursuing his dreams despite facing challenges. Originally from DR Congo but born in Montreal, Quebec, and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, he...
138
April 20, 2024
My Stammering Experiences
Today’s featured guest is Sam Bagshaw. Sam Bagshaw is a 27-year-old residing in the UK who has grappled with a stammer since childhood. Over the past few years, Sam has found a newfound confidence in speaking and has taken to TikTok to raise...
137
April 19, 2024
Embracing My Voice: A Journey Beyond Stuttering
Today’s featured guest is Jia Bin. Jia Bin, M.A., is a doctoral student at Michigan State University. Jia earned her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at Chongqing Normal University in China, master’s degree in Secondary...
136
April 7, 2024
Compelling Speech and Society - When Does 'Disorder' Become 'Disability'?
Today’s featured guest is Sean Bw Parker. Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a British artist, musician and writer specializing in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He has published several books and albums, won several awards – including...
135
March 24, 2024
Knowledge and Hope: Tom Lovett's New Book On Stuttering
In today's episode, we're delighted to welcome back a returning guest, Tom Lovett. Tom is the author of the insightful book, "Words Unspoken: The Science, Experience, and Treatment of Stuttering." In this fascinating discussion, Tom opens up...
134
Oct. 3, 2023
Yes I Stutter, I'm Unique, I'm Me
Today’s featured guest is Gabriela Hammoud. Gabriela Hammoud is 16 years old, and she lives in New Zealand. She has had a stutter since she was 4 years old. As she has a stutter, she wanted to help make a difference for those who stutter....