Episode #192: Everything will be alright. Really! I chat with Stutter Social host, Chad Mannisi, who shares his tips on living a full, rich life in spite of stuttering. Chad purposely chose to present about stuttering in school to raise awareness and answer questions students might have been afraid to ask; he keeps in mind that no one is truly judging him; he also noticed that when fluenters don’t seem to dwell too much when they stumble on their words so why should he.
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I chat with Stutter Social host, Annie Bradberry, about the methods she uses to prevent her speech from getting in the way of her life, work, and play. You won’t want to miss this episode as Annie’s stuttering survival tips can turn anyone from a shy, covert stutterer to a confident speaker regardless of fluency.
Leave a CommentEpisode #190: There’s no special secret to beating stuttering. Achieving this nirvana is unconditional self-acceptance, non-avoidance, non-judgement, and living in the moment. I interview Stutter Social host, Hanan Hurwitz, in this second part of my series all about stuttering survival tips.
Leave a CommentThere I was on stage in front of an audience of about 70 people introducing and explaining the next scene my fellow improvisers were about to perform. Stuttering was on my mind but I was determined to try two pieces of advice instructors, Ashley Comeau and PK, had given me about using stuttering to my advantage when on stage and not doubting myself. I’ve been taking improv classes at The Second City Training Centre throughout 2015. They were a lot of fun. I learned new skills in thinking on my feet and every class was a trip out of my comfort zone. On this episode, I share what I learned about fear, confidence, and not doubting yourself.
Leave a CommentYou’re 10 years old, you stutter, and the first day of school is approaching. You’re thinking about the negative reactions the other kids in your new class will have towards your stuttering. You’re afraid of being teased, bullied, and not making any friends. So what do you do? You create a poster!
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Episode #185: Looks like stuttering is a lot more complex than we think! And that makes researching the cause, treatment, and cure an astronomical challenge. On this episode, I chat with my friend, Dr. Greg Snyder, who is a professor and stuttering researcher at Ole Miss, about the complexity of stuttering and stuttering research. What if scientists looked at stuttering as an umbrella pathology instead of a singular one? Could this approach be the key to finally unraveling the mysteries of our speech?
Leave a CommentEpisode 184: Let’s meet the Broca Brothers! Hailing from the Netherlands, Hille and Stuart have been producing fantastically useful videos on how to keep in control of stuttering as well as dealing with all the emotional stuff that comes with living with stuttering.
Leave a CommentOn this episode, I chat with my friend, David Resnick, about his recent TEDx Talk and how something called empathic resonance helps us feel less alone. I also ask him to share his tips on giving a TED Talk or public speaking in general.
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