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Stammering Is A Superpower, Not A Barrier

My Stuttering Life

Release Date: 01/05/2023

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My Stuttering Life

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 our true value—stutter and all. Together, let’s journey toward self-acceptance and joy, because we are worthy of every beautiful thing life offers! LINKS: Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link:  Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music.  Thank...

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Today’s featured guest is J. Scott Yaruss.  J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, is a Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University and the President of Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc., a specialty publishing company dedicated to helping speech-language pathologists help people who stutter. A practicing clinician for more than 30 years, Yaruss is a board-certified specialist in stuttering therapy and a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. His research, which is funded by both the NIH and the NSF, focuses on diminishing the adverse impact that...

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Today’s featured returning guest is Andrew Simpson.  It’s always a great honor to have a returning guest and I’m thrilled to welcome back Andrew, whose journey continues to inspire. At just 25, Andrew is thriving on the accounting team at Colliers International in Columbus, Ohio. A proud graduate of Capital University and former student-athlete on the Men’s Golf team, Andrew shares how discipline, resilience, and passion have shaped his personal and professional growth. I truly believe there is healing in sharing our journeys, and I want to thank Andrew for opening up and sharing...

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Today’s featured guest is Anthony Figueroa. Anthony is a United States Air Force Nondestructive Technician.  I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Anthony for sharing his story with me today.  LINK: Contact Email: Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link:  Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music.  Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro.  If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee:...

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Today’s featured guest is Will Hocker. Along with being a life-long person who stutters, Will is a speech therapist practicing in the school setting. Before that, Will worked as a camera operator, writer, line-cook, and sous chef but always knew that he would eventually become a speech therapist. Will has a history of covert stuttering and is on a life-long mission to be more open and willing to stutter and wants to help others find the strength to own and embrace their stuttering as well. He lives in Saint Paul, Minnesota with his wife and daughter where in his spare time he likes to cook,...

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Today’s featured guest is Ryan Chrisenberry. Ryan is a creative with a passion for comedy, writing, performing, and design. He states, “I’ve stuttered since I was 5 or 6, but it first started with me saying ‘mmmmm…’ a lot, and then eventually evolved into the stutter that I have today.  Everyone told me up throughout high school, and even some in college, that I would grow out of it, and at 33, almost 34, it hasn’t happened yet!”.  Currently living in Houston, Texas, he explores various creative outlets as a form of expression and in hopes of connecting with his...

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Today’s episode is very close to my heart. In honor of our son, Ethan, I’ve put together a tribute filled with laughter, love, and memories that capture the amazing person he was. Ethan was just 20 years old when he was taken from us far too soon by a drunk driver. He was a bright light in our life—a passionate gamer, talented basketball player, swimmer, vintage truck enthusiast, and a person whose laugh could fill a room. To everyone who recorded a message for this special episode, thank you. Your voices, your memories, and your love have helped create a beautiful celebration of...

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Today’s featured guest is Luke Critchley. Luke is from the UK and stated that stuttering had been a part of his life for over 30 years.  “That was up until COVID and I started to work with John Harrison over Skype.  Over 3 years and countless public speaking groups, I have improved to the point it’s no longer a big issue in my life”. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Luke for sharing his story with me today. LINKS: Email: [email protected] Free Book: Redefining Stuttering by John Harrison - Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and...

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Today’s featured guest is Joe Dilling.  Having left the Army at the start of this year, Joe Dilling is now a Personal Trainer where he works in person and online. Joe has had a stammer since a young age but hasn't let it stop him from getting to where he wants to be in life. Now, Joe uses his experience in the Army, Personal Training Experience and Social Media presence to help people improve their confidence through exercise. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Joe for sharing his story with me today.

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InstagramJoe Dilling | The Stammer PT  (@thestammerpt) • Instagram photos and videos

 Email Listhttps://mailchi.mp/5107c0c851c4/joedillingpt

CWJ Programhttps://mailchi.mp/1c07fbae04c4/coachedwithjoe

Stammer PT Programhttps://joedillingpt.com/stammerpt

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Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link:  https://www.britonmedia.com/editing

Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music.  https://www.epidemicsound.com/

Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro.  https://musicradiocreative.com

I use SquadCast for all my remote interviews.  If you are interested in SquadCast, check out my affiliate link:  https://squadcast.fm/?ref=pedropena

If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast   

Website:  https://mystutteringlife.com