139 episodes
My Stuttering Life Pedro Pena
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5.0 • 52 Ratings
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This is my life with all its trials and tribulations as a person who stutters. I believe in the power of positivity and I use it in my daily struggles with stuttering. I truly believe that it is OK to stutter and that I can accomplish any goal in my life with a positive mindset. As a husband, a father, a USAF Gulf War Veteran, and as an entrepreneur, I use many tools in my tool belt to become successful in all my endeavors. My goal is to share my journey so that others can see it is possible to be confident, determined, and live a life of positivity. If you are a PWS, you are not alone!
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My Stammering Experiences
Today’s featured guest is Sam Bagshaw. Sam Bagshaw is a 27-year-old residing in the UK who has grappled with a stammer since childhood. Over the past few years, Sam has found a newfound confidence in speaking and has taken to TikTok to raise awareness about the challenges of living with a stammer. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Sam for sharing his story with me today.
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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
If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast
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Embracing My Voice: A Journey Beyond Stuttering
Today’s featured guest is Jia Bin. Jia Bin, M.A., is a doctoral student at Michigan State University. Jia earned her undergraduate degree in English Language and Literature at Chongqing Normal University in China, master’s degree in Secondary Education at Oakland University, and master’s degree in Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University. Jia has been a language teacher (English & Mandarin Chinese) who has taught in China, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Jia's own journey of being a person who stutters, and an inter-cultural communicator motivates her to pursue a doctorate in CSD to help the people who stutter and bring people from various cultural backgrounds together. Jia is currently a research assistant at Spartan Stuttering Lab. Jia is also a content creator and leader for the Chinese-speaking stuttering community and is active in the global stuttering community.
I truly believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Jia for sharing her story with me today.
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Email: binjia@msu.edu
Article: Building Voice AI That Works for Everyone 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
If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast
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Compelling Speech and Society - When Does 'Disorder' Become 'Disability'?
Today’s featured guest is Sean Bw Parker. Sean Bw Parker (MA) is a British artist, musician and writer specializing in art, cultural theory and justice reform. He has published several books and albums, won several awards – including Koestler Arts platinum for play The Wolfstadt-Wire (2020) and Compelling Speech - The Stammering Enigma (2023) - and gave a TED talk in 2013. He holds Masters and BA degrees in Fine Art from the University for the Creative Arts in Surrey and worked for ten years in Istanbul as a musician and teacher, until 2014. He has given talks at Istanbul University, Kadir-Has University, University of Bristol, Bristol BIMM and Brighton Science Festival amongst other venues, and has been published in Time Out Istanbul, Louder Than War, The Monument Fellowship, The Epoch Times, TS Eliot Foundation, CIEO, New Thinking, STAMMA, Cosmopolitan and in two Westminster Commission reports. He has appeared on Talk Radio Live, NTV Turkey, Rise TV, BBC Radio Wales, in documentaries by Richard Vobes, Dogs On The Run films, Sky Arts, and on a number of podcasts. He has interviewed Ed Harcourt, Kristin Hersh, Julie Burchill, Danny Macnamara, Garry Bushell and Ian Broudie among other musicians and writers, was a music columnist for Turkish magazine the Multicultural Guide and ran the Seafish music and arts venue on the Sussex coast in 2016. He was born in Exeter in 1975. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Sean for sharing his story with me today.
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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
If you would like to support this podcast, then I would love a cup of coffee: buymeacoff.ee/mslpodcast
Website: https://mystutteringlife.com -
Knowledge and Hope: Tom Lovett's New Book On Stuttering
In today's episode, we're delighted to welcome back a returning guest, Tom Lovett. Tom is the author of the insightful book, "Words Unspoken: The Science, Experience, and Treatment of Stuttering." In this fascinating discussion, Tom opens up about his journey in writing this book, offering a blend of scientific exploration and personal experiences related to stuttering. Join us as we delve into the complexities of stuttering, the emotional impact it can have, and the various treatment approaches available. Tom's unique perspective sheds light on a topic often shrouded in misunderstanding, offering valuable insights for both those affected by stuttering and those seeking to understand it better. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of stuttering and the power of words left unspoken.
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomlovettpod
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Words-Unspoken-Experience-Treatment-Stuttering-ebook/dp/B0C2FCRN1Q
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/AlsoTomLovett
Email: hi@tomlovett.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tomlovettpodcast/
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
This interview originally was recorded 10/2023 -
Yes I Stutter, I'm Unique, I'm Me
Today’s featured guest is Gabriela Hammoud. Gabriela Hammoud is 16 years old, and she lives in New Zealand. She has had a stutter since she was 4 years old. As she has a stutter, she wanted to help make a difference for those who stutter. She started a business at her high school through an organization called the Young Enterprise Scheme. Her business is called Stutterfly, selling products that promote stuttering awareness in support of those who stutter. To give them a voice. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Gabriela for sharing her story with me today.
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Email: stutterfly.nz@gmail.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterfly.nz/
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
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Our Speech is a Kind Act of Rebellion- Finding and Fostering a Community for PWS
Today’s featured guest is Kelly Garcia-Ramos (pronouns They/Them). Kelly is a rising fourth year student at the University of Pennsylvania studying Neuroscience and Chinese. Kelly has stuttered ever since they could remember, and going through having a stutter has been one of their most difficult challenges up until recently. They started a support group at UPenn called Speech Fluency @ Penn (though this will be changed to Stuttering Advocacy @ Penn) to raise awareness about this special kind of neurodiversity for students. They have recently been featured on Penn Today, a school-wide publication, for their advocacy and have plans to expand their advocacy into their research and daily life. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Kelly for sharing their story with me today.
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Email: kellygar@sas.upenn.edu
LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
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
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Customer Reviews
Always insightful and entertaining
Every new guest on Pedro’s show gets pretty much the same interview questions, but the diversity of responses and discussions keeps me coming back for more. Or maybe it’s Pedro’s jokes and fun personality! As an Ally, it has been so valuable for me to hear the many different stories, voices, stutters, and opinions about growing up and living life with this thing we call stuttering. It helps inform my work with kids and teens who stutter and their families. Five stars and I’ll never miss an episode. Thank you Pedro!
You’ll leave inspired
The stories of Pedro’s guests are inspiring. It’s hard not to think about what courage it takes people to talk about something that can cause such insecurity. Simply a great show!
Inspiring and hilarious
I thought the stutter would be obnoxious, but Pedro turns it into a super power that is highly engaging