These are the 4 things that I do to help with my stutter: (1) Diaphragmatic Breathing (2) Meditation (3) Read Out Loud Every Day (4) Practice In Front Of The Mirror. With anything in life, if you want to get good at something you need to practice, this is no…
To celebrate National Stuttering Awareness Week, let's talk about stuttering and raise awareness. If you are a PWS, you are brave, creative and resourceful. The Social Media Content Creators I spoke about in this video are as follows: Jacquelin Joyce - https://www.youtube.com/user/JacquelynJoyce Rama Siva - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=UUY7tNuEk9QEDmyTAq2RMuww Callum Schofield - https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-schofield-stories-callum-schofield-N3jIO-iHAnt/…
In these unsettling times, more and more people are going to lash out and if you are a PWS, it's important to stay calm, take a breath, and then proceed with your word. If you are blocking and the other person is being rude to you because you are taking…
So excited to be speaking at Podfest Expo 2020 in Orlando, Florida next week. For more information, click the link: https://podfestexpo.com The title of my presentation (Pecha Kucha) is called "The Stuttering Podcaster" and I am honored to be speaking at this event and raising awareness for Stuttering. Thank you…
(for the full podcast interview, click on: https://bigpod.net/msl) 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.…
Life has just easier when I disclose my stutter. Gone are the days of shame and guilt where people would ask me if I've forgotten my name or did I forget my food order. Disclosing my stutter to everyone I come into contact with not only educates them but also…
I had the privilege and honor to participate in a live online event hosted by Andrey Desinenko from the "Free from Stutter" YouTube Channel. I was first interviewed and discussed how having a positive mindset is a game changer if you are a PWS. Additionally, I participated in a panel…
Have you ever manifested? That's why you turn your positive energy and thoughts into reality. I never knew the power of manifestation until I did it. Have you ever manifested? Let me know in the comment section. Let's have a great conversation! Subscribe for more weekly content. https://goo.gl/Cddg4w Correspondence: My…
This is the card that I wish I had before I was pulled over by the local police for speeding. I believe that had I given it to the policeman, my speech would not have turned out so bad. I believe in education and when you know better you do…
Stuttering & Vampire Crabs Do you have people around you who are constantly negative? Always complaining? Those people are called Vampires because they drain your positive energy and replace it with their negative energy. Also, do you have people in your life who don't want for you to be successful?…
Stuttering & Courage In our daily struggles with fluency, just know that with every step that you take, with every phone that you pick up, and with every conversation you engage in.....you are courageous! You may not know it but with every interaction, you are building momentum! I believe in…
Stuttering & SGA. 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…
Stuttering & Comparing Yourself To Others. As a PWS, I would always compare myself to other people who could easily order at a restaurant, make that important telephone call or present in front of an audience with ease. What I learned is that exerting all that time and energy that…
Stuttering & Names If you are a PWS (person who stutters), have you used another name because you could not say your name when ordering at a restaurant, coffee house, pizza place, etc.. I know that I am not alone and there are days that I cannot say my name…
Stuttering & the Magic Pill 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…
Stuttering & the 5 Second Rule. This book completely changed my life in such profound ways that I had to make this video so that everyone knows the power of this book. Whatever you are facing in life, this book is for you. The tools in this book gave me…
Each week I will choose a podcast that has inspired me and has a direct correlation in my life as a person who stutters. This week's podcast is by The Tedd Huff show. Check out the podcast titled, "Marquez Mosher Gives You A Glimpse Into Finding Vision Through Perspective" -…
Each week I will choose a podcast that has inspired me and has a direct correlation in my life as a person who stutters. This week's podcast is by Sarah Prout - Quit Hiding Your Magic (Episode #54). I totally agree with Sarah that we each have a unique gift…
Stuttering & Emergency Situations. As a PWS (person who stutters), how do you handle emergency situations? If there are more bystanders, do you delegate someone else to make the 9-1-1 call? Subscribe for more weekly content. https://goo.gl/Cddg4w Correspondence: My Stuttering Life Pedro Pena PO Box 1585 La Porte, TX USA…
Stuttering & Alcohol. When I drink, I have been told that I do not stutter. I have been asked why don't I drink more often and my reply is that I have to work and I need to stay sober for that! With regards to cannabis use for stuttering, I…
Each week I will choose a podcast that has inspired me and has a direct correlation in my life as a person who stutters. This week's podcast is by Dr. Eric Madrid - Heal Thyself Radio, Using A Holistic Approach. Check out his latest podcast on Anchor titled: Natural Approaches…
Each week I will choose a podcast that has inspired me and has a direct correlation in my life as a person who stutters. This week's podcast is by Andy Proctor - More Happy Life. Check out his latest podcast on Anchor titled: Jumpstart Positive Emotions With Your Body (Episode…
Stuttering & Technology. There is no argument that advances in communication technology has enabled us to live an easier life. As a stutterer, I completely agree although I know that it is not the end-all or be all of the communication. I know that at some point I will need…
Stuttering & Negative Self Talk. As a stutterer, I've had a negative voice in my head for such a long time until I learned to stop it. Subscribe for more weekly content. https://goo.gl/Cddg4w Correspondence: My Stuttering Life Pedro Pena PO Box 1585 La Porte, TX USA 77572 Check out my…
