Today’s featured guest is Christopher Anderson . Christopher is a person who stutters who self-published a memoir this year title, "Every Waking Moment: The Journey to Take Back My Life from the Trauma and Stigma of Stuttering." He is a longtime member of stuttering self-help organizations, such as the National Stuttering Association, and regularly shares his experience with speech-language pathologists. Christopher has undergraduate and graduate degrees in Intelligence studies and is an award-w...
Nov 13, 2022•2 hr•Season 5Ep. 121
Today’s featured guest is Matt Herdman . Matt is a returning guest with a special project that he would like to share with the world….” Werewolf”. This game involves leveraging social equity to further yourself in this social strategy game. Matt is a longtime fan of reality television shows such as ‘Big Brother’ and ‘Survivor’ which mirror this game as it shares some of the same competition elements. I have always stated in my podcast and YouTube videos that PWS are courageous, resilient, resour...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min•Season 5Ep. 120
Today’s featured guest is Jim Love . Jim Love is a keynote and motivational speaker based in Milwaukee, WI and has been speaking professionally for nearly a decade. He speaks about authentic leadership, mental health, gratitude and finding your voice. Jim has been a person who stutters his whole life and is now empowered by this obstacle. Additionally, he is a podcast host, writer and is active on social media. He can’t wait to join Pedro’s podcast today! I believe that there is healing in shari...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 119
Today’s featured guest is Jamie Wilson . Jamie is originally from Northern Ireland where he studied Physiotherapy in Edinburgh before working briefly in South Africa and then moving to London in 2011. Jamie states, “Despite enjoying the challenge of Sports Physio, a career change saw me join the Royal Air Force in Jan 2021 in a Training role. In my spare time I enjoy hill walking, rugby and walking my springer spaniels – Jim and Winnie.” I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I would li...
Aug 30, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 118
Today’s featured guest is Mashael AlBanyan . Mashael (Michelle) states that she is dedicating this podcast interview to her husband. Michelle is from Saudi Arabia and graduated from college with a degree in computer science. She is a 27-year-old writer, public speaker, and business analyst who has a story to share with the world through her Stutter101 platform. Her Motto in life is: S: Successful T: Talented U: Underrated T: Trustful T: Thankful E: Eager R: Radiant I believe that there is healin...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 4Ep. 117
Today’s featured guest is Puneet Singh Singhal . Puneet Singhal is a person with a stammer and the Founder of "SSStart", an organization working towards normalizing speech disabilities. Also, to initiate difficult and unconventional conversations around disability rights, accessibility, gender, sexuality, and climate change. Puneet uses comedy as a tool to show the mirror to society about how people with disabilities are treated and looked as an object of pity. I believe that there is healing in...
Feb 21, 2022•2 hr 16 min•Season 4Ep. 116
Today’s featured guest is Ryan Cowley . Ryan is a hockey writer, author, and a public speaker who has been living in Toronto since 2009. Ryan has written for such publications as the CBC and The Globe & Mail and is currently the co-editor of HockeyRoyalty.com. Ryan has also spoken for the Canadian Stuttering Association and Australian Speak Easy Association and is in the process of writing his second book -- a collection of his interviews from 2013 to 2017. I believe that there is healing in...
Feb 07, 2022•3 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 115
Today’s featured guests are Ann Marie King & Ava Murphy. Ann Marie King and Ava Murphy are the authors of Different Like Delia . They wrote the book to raise awareness about what a stutterer experiences in everyday life. The book tells the story of Delia, an eight-year-old girl with a stutter. Delia is a smart-witted fashionista from San Francisco. She seems to have it all, but her stutter sometimes holds her back. She turns her struggle into her superpower by embracing what makes her differ...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 114
Today’s featured guest is Fernando Angulo . Fernando is from California however he currently resides in Phoenix, Arizona. He recently graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science from Grand Canyon University. He states that he is a lifelong stutterer however only until recently has it made an impact in his life. His mission in life is helping people reach their true potential and it begins with health and wellness. Fernando states that everyone deserves to tell their story a...
Dec 12, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 4Ep. 113
Today’s featured guest is Tyler Kastelberg . Tyler states, “I was raised in Richmond, VA and have had a stutter for as long as I can remember. I studied engineering at Virginia Tech before joining corporate America in corporate finance and then investment banking. I didn't see an avenue where I could get ahead as an employee with a stutter, which is part of the reason why I decided to become an entrepreneur and started Bullpen. I met my wife 5 years ago after moving to San Francisco. We got marr...
Nov 22, 2021•2 hr 10 min•Season 4Ep. 112
Today’s featured guest is Cesar “Tito” Aranguena . Tito was born in Venezuela but now lives in Elizabeth, New Jersey. He is bilingual (Spanish & English) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Sociology. He is currently 29 years old and is a content creator on YouTube with his channel “Tito Hustles” where he teaches people how to “hustle”. He has been self-employed for the last three years with his business - Tito Kicks LLC. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank ...
Nov 16, 2021•1 hr 40 min•Season 4Ep. 111
Today’s featured guest is Maged Darwish . Maged states, “I am 35 years old with a lifetime stutter. Stuttering developed the blessing of empathy in my personality. I have been analyzing my stuttering patterns for years in order to have a better understanding about myself and I decided to exert more effort and time to spread awareness about stuttering and share my experience that may help people with stutter move forward.” I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Maged for ...
Oct 24, 2021•1 hr 49 min•Season 4Ep. 110
Today’s featured guest is Andrea Callegaro . Andrea Callegaro is an Italian and English language teacher, and podcaster from Padua, Italy. As a child and adolescent, he experienced speech therapy in an attempt to improve his stuttering; however, he recently started actively exploring the different frameworks, strategies, and practices within the stuttering ecosystem. Andrea’s passion for languages has led him to work in Spain, France, and Sudan, and he hopes to experience more countries in the f...
Oct 12, 2021•2 hr 54 min•Season 4Ep. 109
Today’s featured guest is Greg Pakes . Greg is 37 years old and is a lifelong stutterer. He is an entrepreneur who started a software company when he was 18 years old which employs over 140 people. He recently sold the company. Greg has a 3-year-old daughter who has just started stuttering. This has brought up a whole lot of suppressed feelings and he is at the beginning of that journey. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Greg for sharing his story with me today. LIN...
Oct 05, 2021•1 hr 58 min•Season 4Ep. 108
Today’s featured guest is Tom Lovett . Tom Lovett is writing a book about stuttering that combines the latest research into the neuroscience and experience of stuttering. He draws upon this research - as well his own experience as a lifelong stutterer - to share insights into stuttering, as well as a research-backed plan to improve fluency and quality of life. The book is tentatively scheduled for release in summer 2022, though individual chapters have been published to Reddit. I believe that th...
Oct 02, 2021•3 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Today’s featured guest is Bevin Murphy . Bevin states, “I'm 23 years old and have had a stutter since I was five years old. I am a recent humanities graduate with a major in English, Media, and Culture. I am a new (and hopeful) voice in the stuttering community who wants to spread awareness about stuttering and learn more about myself along the way. My stutter has given me the gift of compassion and understanding for those who are struggling, and because of that I am a strong advocate for mental...
Sep 27, 2021•2 hr•Season 4Ep. 106
Today’s featured guest is Liam Snell . Liam states, “I am 23 years old, and I currently work as a private investigator. Stuttering has also been a part of my life as I struggled with it throughout my early school days through high school. Despite battling stuttering daily, I continue to pursue my goals and ambitions head-on. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from Rutgers University, and I am currently in my second year of graduate school studying for my MBA. I aspire to land a career...
Sep 19, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Season 4Ep. 105
Today’s featured guest is Shian Williams . Shian (pronounced ‘Cheyenne’) is dedicated to being an advocate for self-expression. She is a poet, dancer, YouTuber, and a speech-language pathologist. She has spent her entire life finding her voice after never believing she had something to say as a person who stutters. In the past two years, God has really activated her to live boldly and authentically. Shian currently has a virtual private practice in Atlanta that specializes in stuttering treatmen...
Aug 17, 2021•1 hr 50 min•Season 3Ep. 104
Today’s featured guest is Michael Campbell . Michael states, “Growing up in a small town with a stutter was pretty rough, so much that I was embarrassed of my stutter for most of my life. Then I had a son, and he began to stutter and after that, I couldn't be embarrassed anymore. I had to show him that he can do anything he wants to do in spite of his stutter. So, I created Smile I Stutter In hopes to help my son and others like us with a speech impediment. It is my goal to change the way future...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 103
Today’s featured guest is Cassie Johnson . Cassie Johnson is a senior accounting major in college. After starting speech therapy in college, she created a YouTube channel, AmbitiousCass , to show others like her that you can achieve your goals while having a stutter. She also raises awareness about living with a stutter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching movies and programming. She believes in continual learning and strives to learn something new every day. I believe that there is h...
Aug 14, 2021•1 hr 54 min•Season 3Ep. 102
Today’s featured guest is Callum Schofield . Callum is an aspiring stand-up comedian who has used laughing at his own stutter to progress in comedy. He has performed at various comedy nights and charity fundraiser events. In addition to this, Callum has set up a virtual, online comedy club purely for people who stutter called The C-Comedy Club. This is the second time I’ve interviewed Callum Schofield and I’m very proud of his accomplishments both in podcasting and comedy. I encourage everyone t...
Aug 10, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 101
This is my 100th episode and I’m so blessed to have this platform to share with the world how AWESOME, CREATIVE, RESILIENT, COURAGEOUS & RESOURCEFUL PWS (People Who Stutter) are!!! Thank you to Dave Jackson from the School of Podcasting , David Hooper from Big Podcast and Larry Roberts from Readily Random Podcast for those amazing intros! This episode is all about showing up and being present in every aspect of your life. For More Information on Dave Jackson , David Hooper & Larry Robert...
Aug 10, 2021•20 min•Season 3Ep. 100
Today’s featured guest is Pete Bradley . Pete is a full-time fire fighter, husband to Lisa and father to his beautiful 9-month-old son Finn. Pete lives in a wee village Carryduff just outside Belfast. He is a keen sportsman playing rugby and Gaelic football. His stammer has equipped him with a passion for challenging himself. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to Thank Pete for sharing his journey with us. LINKS Email : belfaststammer@gmail.com Twitter : https://www.twitter.c...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Season 3Ep. 99
Today’s featured guest is Priya Isaacs . Priya is 15 years old and is currently in Year 10. She has had a stutter since age 3. Throughout her journey she has learned so much about stuttering and how it affects a person. Her aim now is to educate and spread awareness, but also to help people who stutter connect. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to Thank Priya for sharing her journey with us. LINKS Email : stutterconversation@gmail.com Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/st...
Jul 18, 2021•52 min•Season 3Ep. 98
Today’s featured guest is Shreyas Pandey . Shreyas Pandey is working as a Network Automation Engineer in Hughes Network Systems in Maryland, leading development and engineering in launching satellites to space. He was born and raised across eastern part of Uttar Pradesh in India. He received his bachelor’s degree in electronics and telecommunications from Mumbai, India and a master’s degree in telecommunications management from university of Maryland, College Park, USA. He is passionate and eage...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Season 3Ep. 97
Today we are talking about Practicing Courage . By stepping out of your comfort zone and performing one small act of courage every day, that will add up over time and help build momentum for the next challenge. I know that you can do it, and I want you to share with me your win or your challenge. Leave me a voicemail on my website or email me and let’s talk about it. Links: Email : mystutteringlife@gmail.com Website : www.mystutteringlife.com Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Br...
May 05, 2021•28 min•Season 3Ep. 96
This episode is special because it’s for a brave young man, Bradley, who reached out to me via YouTube. That’s right, I also have a YouTube channel (see link below) where you can see me with other MSL content. Listen to this episode and head on over to my YouTube channel and show Bradley some love! LINKS My YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrsdvEcWGb_XeSzAE4mDLcw Official Site : www.MyBeautifulStutter.com Rent on Vimeo : https://bit.ly/watchMBS Watch on Discovery Plus : discoveryplus.co...
Apr 25, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Today’s featured guest is Ryan Gielen . Ryan is the producer and director of the new documentary My Beautiful Stutter from executive producers Paul Rudd & Mariska Hargitay, streaming exclusively on Discovery Plus Channel in the United States, and available now on Vimeo On Demand throughout the rest of the world. My Beautiful Stutter is a documentary film about the arts-based program at Camp SAY (The Stuttering Association for the Young) for children who stutter. Ryan is also the executive pr...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Season 3Ep. 94
Today’s featured guest is Maria Humphreys . Maria is the Founder of the Strong Body Strong Soul platform; she describes herself as a Spiritual Activist. This means she uses her energy, the power of her voice to help people shift into a more conscious state of being. Her podcast STRONG BODY STRONG SOUL has over 80K downloads to date She is a featured teacher on the INSIGHTTIMER Meditation App and offers meditations weekly in her Meditation with Maria Private Group on FACEBOOK. She firmly believes...
Apr 14, 2021•51 min•Season 3Ep. 93
Today’s featured guest is Derek Sutor. Derek Sutor is a 38-year-old High School Special Education Teacher and Baseball Coach. From memorable stuttering moments in high school, to flunking out of college due to depression and anxiety to being honored as a High School Teacher of the Year, Derek has experienced the highs and the lows of living life with a stutter. He uses his life experiences to show people that you are not defined by your situation, but rather how you respond to it. Derek encourag...
Mar 28, 2021•1 hr 28 min•Season 3Ep. 92
