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…
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 Aubrey Marcus. This podcast (Episode #98 - No More Excuses - 40 Mins of Fire with Gary Vee) is all about…
Stuttering & Your Job. There are many misperceptions regarding people who stutter and employment. The misperception that we are shy, guarded, anxious, etc. is just not true. People who stutter bring valuable skills to the marketplace and employers should hire people who stutter based on their KSA's (knowledge, skills &…
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 Lewis Howes. His podcast is titled "How To Overcome Obstacles - Episode 640" and he discusses five obstacles in his life.…
Stuttering & Difficult Situations. I have had 5 difficult situations that I have been in as a person who stutters. These five difficult situations are Presentations, Introductions, Restaurants, Elevator and the job telephone interview. As a stutterer, all these difficult situations have happened in my life and I have learned…
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 Positiviteeny. Positiviteeny's podcast is all about messages of hope, love, and inspiration. Check out their latest podcast titled: Happy Songs -…
Each week I will choose a podcast that has inspired me and has a direct correlation in my life as a stutterer. This week's podcast is by Gordon Light - Strength of Body & Mind. Gordon Light states that there is a mind-body connection and when you change your mindset,…
Stuttering & Empathy. My stutter has taught me a great many things but the most important thing it has taught me is empathy. I am able to put myself in the other person's shoes so that I can have a deeper connection. This is an important aspect of emotional intelligence…
Stuttering & Advice for Teachers. As we start another school year and the excitement fills the hallways, children who stutter feel different emotions such as anxiety, fear and tension. My advice for children who stutter is to speak with your teacher in private and discuss that you have a speech…
Stuttering & Making Peace With Your Past. In my two years of personal development, I learned that making peace with your past will allow you to proceed with your future. I have many regrets of shutting people out of my life who did not understand what I was going through…
Stuttering & the Power of Words. If you are told your entire life that you will never amount to anything, you're stupid, you're slow, etc.. you are going to take those instructions and apply them to your life. The people who are saying these negative and damaging words have no…
Stuttering & the Disease To Please. As a stutterer, I always was isolated from everyone else because no one wanted to be around that kid who stuttered, sputtered, hissed and spit. I found a way to be around the "cool" kids by people-pleasing. Whatever they needed I was there to…
Stuttering & My Name. It is very frustrating when you have a block in saying your name and the other person responds, "Did you forget your name?" In my 20+ years of speech therapy, I approach this with a statement, "I have a speech impediment". The other individual often apologizes…
Stuttering & the Military. I always questioned whether or not my stutter would keep me from serving my country. I set my goal after high school to join the US Air Force and to NOT let my stutter dictate my life course. Through passing the ASVAB entrance exam and completing…
Stuttering & The Fear Of Failure. I have always kept to my comfort zone because I knew that I could never fail in that safe place. What I didn't know is that with each failure, there is an opportunity to learn from it and apply it so that you have…
Stuttering & Personal Development. I spent two years learning about myself through personal development. I immersed myself in training, workshops, and events to open my mind to the possibility that I can do anything I set my mind to. There are many amazing individuals out there right now who are…
Stuttering & Skydiving. Why do you think these two words are similar? As a PWS (Person Who Stutters), I never stepped out of my comfort zone because I felt safe in my little bubble of silence. I would never imagine stepping out of my comfort zone and doing something that…
Stuttering & Bad Days. We've all had those bad days as PWS but if we shift our mindset, we can turn those bad days into good days. In my stuttering life, I've had many bad days that would literally shut me down for days and weeks. What I have learned…
Stuttering and Advice for Parents. For all those parents out there with children who stutter, please do not tell us to "Slow Down", "Sing It", or "Yell It". It is important to just be there for your child and listen. As a PWS, all we want is to have someone…
Stuttering & Asking Me To Repeat Myself. This is a very frustrating and traumatic experience for me because there is a lot of preparation involved when speaking with anyone. If I am asked to repeat myself, I revert back to my past behavior and exhibit severe blocks, facial tics, etc.…
Stuttering & Finishing My Sentences. When I was younger, it would frustrate me when other people would finish my sentence for me because I was unable to finish my thought due to a severe block. Now that I am older, I don't give a crap about anyone helping me finish…
Stuttering In foreign languages has been a topic most discussed in my circles and I wanted to make a video to cover it for everybody. I DO stutter in all languages. I still use scanning with all of the languages that I speak so I hope that answers your question.…
Stuttering and Scanning go hand in hand with me in my journey through this rough life. Scanning is a technique used when there is a difficult word that you cannot say so you choose an easier word in its place. During a conversation, if there is a word that I…
