67 episodes
Proud Stutter Maya Chupkov
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- Society & Culture
A podcast about changing how we understand and talk about stuttering, one conversation at a time.
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TV Personality John Stossel Opens Up About His Stutter
John Stossel, renowned TV personality and reporter, shares the challenges he faced in his broadcast journalism career and what led him to seek help with his fluency.
03:09 John Stossel's Broadcast Journalism Career Journey & Facing His Stutter
06:07 His Time At Hollins Communication Reconstruction Center
09:47 Stuttering in Pop Culture
12:48 John's Reflections and Advice
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Stuttering In Tech: What It's Like To Be A Female Software Engineer With A Stutter
Swathi grew up in India speaking multiple languages. She talks with Maya about how her stuttering influenced interactions, often prompting language shifts. Transitioning into her career as a software engineer, Swathi finds solace in a supportive workplace environment, sharing her experiences through writing to advocate for inclusivity.
In this episode
Swathy's blog post
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Life With A Covert Stutter With Actor & Bestselling Author Jayne Amelia Larson
Jayne Amelia Larson is an actor, voiceover artist, bestselling author and podcaster. Jayne shares with Maya her journey of covert stuttering and her struggle with being open about her stutter over the course of her career.
They also talk about Jayne's family dynamics, acting in Judging Amy, and her difficult experience with recording the audio version of her bestselling book, 'Driving the Saudis.'
Episode breakdown
00:50 Jayne's Journey with Stuttering and Covert Stuttering
02:12 The Challenges of Stuttering in Professional Voice Over Work
04:35 Family Dynamics and the Impact on Stuttering
20:26 The Complex Relationship Between Trauma and Stuttering
23:57 Exploring Acting as a Tool for Managing Stuttering
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About the host
Find Maya on IG: @Mayachupkov
Twitter: @Proudstutter
YouTube: @Proudstutter
LinkedIn: Maya-Chupkov
Facebook: @Proudstutter
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My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 2]
This episode is Part 2 of Proud Stutter's official launch party and reading in Los Angeles to celebrate its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE.
Episode breakdown06:05 The Power of Stuttering Communities
08:16 Discussion on the Creation of the Comic Book
08:51 Visual Representation in Stuttering
10:25 Making the Comic Book
13:26 Stuttering and Personal Growth
16:04 The Role of Speech Therapy in Stuttering
19:12 The Concept of Speech Diversity
27:47 The Evolution of Personal Attitudes Towards Stuttering
30:47 Proud Stutter's Documentary
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My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 1]
Proud Stutter celebrated the official launch of its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE, on February 12, 2024. Proud Stutter hit the road and went to Pasadena, California to bring the Los Angeles stuttering community together to talk about the comic book and stuttering stories. We were also joined by some special guest speakers from the Los Angeles stuttering community.
Episode breakdown02:32 Event reflections with Julian
12:23 Part 1 of the event with guest speakers from the LA stuttering community
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A College Freshman Who Stutters Talks About Finding Self Worth
Lorenzo Becerra is a college freshman who stutters. He is studying to be a speech pathologist. When he thinks about his future, he envisions a happy life. But, he didn’t always see his stutter as something to be proud of.
“I put some of my self worth in speaking. And since I couldn't speak that well, my self worth was down.”
How do you find self-worth with a stutter?
Episode breakdown02:39 Lorenzo and Maya’s Stuttering Experiences
04:12 The Power Behind Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
07:19 The Importance of Having A Support System
10:16 The Power of Visualization
11:40 Shifting Views on Stuttering
22:05 The Struggle of Fitting In
26:44 Empowerment and Role Models
29:50 The Power of the Stuttering Community
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