Episode #218: Have you ever written a letter to your stuttering? Or to the phone? Or the letters you stutter on? My guest, James Hayden did! And he wrote a book collecting all the letters he wrote about his stuttering. The book is called Dear World, I Stutter: A Series of Open Letters From A Person Who Stutters and James joins me in discussing his experiences with stuttering, his work on The Mighty , and being a three-time Survivor applicant. This episode brought to you by my book, Stuttering is...
Mar 05, 2018•34 min
Episode #217: We’re not the only ones who get “the look”! On this episode, learn all about Deaf culture, their similar experiences as ours, and what it’s like to be a sign language interpreter. Transcript [Please note that in the spirit of awareness, some of the stuttering was kept in the transcript. Repeated syllables were not included for the interest in time (oh the irony!), only repeated words. Also, some of the dialogue was changed for legibility since the spoken word and written word diffe...
Feb 20, 2018•1 hr 7 min
Episode #216: Happy Anniversary! Ten years ago today, I launched my podcast hoping to meet and encourage fellow stutterers to enjoy the benefits of stuttering openly and without fear. I never imagined my little show would last beyond four episodes let alone 10 years! A lot has happened since 2007. Particularly the lightning quick technological advances that had a tremendous impact on culture and changed and our daily lives. It also changed how we deal with our stuttering. To help me celebrate 10...
Nov 25, 2017•1 hr 1 min
Episode #215: Hello from the Canadian Stuttering Association 2017 conference! On this episode, I talk to conference speakers and organizers to find out how improv can help people who stutter, how to tell a joke despite your stuttering, and what it is like to organize a stuttering conference. Then I talk a bit about my experiences with Inktober and my future plans for Stuttering is Cool. Links mentioned in this episode: Canadian Stuttering Association CSA Instagram CSA Facebook page CSA Facebook...
Nov 08, 2017•50 min
Episode #214: Hello from La Belle Province! On this episode, I take you along with me to the ABC stuttering conference in Montreal . I chat with clinical professor, Vivian Sisskin , about avoidance therapy, inviting shame, and a little bit about the famous Joseph Sheehan who she studied under. I also chat with PhD student, Robert van de Vorst, of the Speech Motor Control Lab at McGill University , about his research into why people who stutter tend to be fluent when we sing. Before that, you wil...
Oct 16, 2017•57 min
Episode 213: Audio from Norway! On this episode, we hear from the recent Nordic Stuttering Seminar which took place in Norway earlier this month. I also chat a little bit about facing speaking fears and using humour when spreading stuttering awareness. The post News from Norway appeared first on Stuttering is Cool .
Sep 24, 2017•19 min
Episode #212: Join me on another walk to the park as I respond to listener questions about secondaries and their affect on fluency, my own fluency strategies, and the stress in trying to speak fluently. Links mentioned on this episode: Journée-rencontre à Montreal par l’Association des bègues du Canada Canadian Stuttering Association one day confernece The Stuttering is Cool podcast is brought to you by the book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World . A fun, short gu...
Aug 16, 2017•37 min
Episode #211: On this episode, me and my friends chat about upcoming stuttering conferences in Norway and India. I also talk a bit about upcoming stuttering conferences in Canada and what I missed at this year’s National Stuttering Association conference in the U.S. Links mentioned in this episode: Nordic Stuttering Seminar in Lillehammer, Norway from September 1 to 3, 2017 The Indian Stammering Association Conference in Chandigarh, India from September 30 to October 2, 2017 National Stuttering ...
Aug 02, 2017•36 min
Episode #210: Taking stuttering into your hands. On this episode I chat with Andrew Castaneda who recently started a YouTube channel all about his stuttering. Andrew shares his stuttering journey, how at the age of 15 he decided no more speech therapy, and how changing his perception towards his stuttering helped him. The post Changing your stuttering perception appeared first on Stuttering is Cool ....
Jun 26, 2017•38 min
Episode #209: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for people who stutter! On this episode, I chat with Nottingham Trent University Masters student, Gareth Walkom, who is currently developing software using virtual reality to help people who stutter reduce speaking anxiety and improve eye contact . Joining our conversation is Gareth’s advisor and previous Stuttering is Cool guest, Grant Meredith, Associate Dean (Student Retention and Success) for the Faculty of Science and Technology at Federation U...
Jun 15, 2017•46 min
Episode 208: Becoming a mighty strong person who stutters! Join me on a hike in Presqu’Ile Provincial Park as I explain how I applied ascetic and stoic philosophy to stuttering. Overcoming adversity such as the type stuttering gives us transforms us into better and more awesome people! The post Stuttering, asceticism, and stoicism appeared first on Stuttering is Cool ....
May 28, 2017•33 min
Episode #207: Keep calm and carry on. While being nervous doesn’t cause stuttering, it does fuel it. So it’s no wonder that one of the top situations where people who stutter would definitely not prefer to stutter would be when they are nervous. Even when we aren’t nervous, people tend to think we are scared, or lying, or trying to hide something. So what do we do when those situations arise? A little homework. This episode was recorded during a test live broadcast on the Stuttering is Cool Face...
Apr 02, 2017•32 min
Episode #206: It isn’t easy living with a stutter! On top of the funny looks, ignorant comments, discrimination, and having your sentences finished by well-meaning people, like all differences from “the norm”, stuttering certainly gives us some extra challenges to overcome. On this episode, I chat with Kim Block, author of the “Adventures of a Stuttering Superhero” children’s book series about her book and how much the world needs more stuttering awareness. Links mentioned on this episode: Adven...
Feb 08, 2017•55 min
Episode #205: Happy New Year! Join me and my friends as we ring out 2016 in Montreal, Canada, over Facebook Live while chatting about speech goals and stuttering tips. Then we take you along for our walk towards the waterfront to watch the fireworks as we ring in 2017. The post Stuttering in the New Year appeared first on Stuttering is Cool .
Jan 05, 2017•36 min
Episode #204: Could stuttering be more than a speech issue? What about the rest of your body? Dr. Greg Snyder returns to chat about some pretty cool research his lab at Ole Miss is currently conducting. We talk about stuttering in sign language, handwriting, and even touch typing! Then we talk about a remarkable app that shows promise in reducing stuttering through your smartphone’s vibrate mode. And also something about Amazon Alexa’s compatibility with stuttering. Contact Greg before February ...
Dec 04, 2016
Episode #203: 1) Get yourself a community. 2) Realize that people don’t care that you stutter. They like the real you! This is a tribute episode for one of my very good friends, Bob Goyetche , who suddenly passed away last week. Bob was a pioneer in podcasting and always helped others get up and running with their own podcasting. Back in 2006, Bob co-founded an awesome, close-knit community of really cool, friendly people from across Canada and the United States (including Argentina!) who shared...
Nov 19, 2016•24 min
Episode #202: Don’t strive for complete fluency. Do the best you can do everyday. Whatever that is for you. Be it to stutter openly and freely or keep speech tools in practice. Be comfortable in your own skin. Part of our stuttering journey usually involves the act of practice at one point or another. On this episode, I chat with David Stones , poet, spoken word artist, CEO, and co-organizer of the CSA one-day stuttering conference which took place on October 22, 2016 (yup, International Stutter...
Nov 06, 2016•34 min
Episode #201: I had an awesome time at the Nordic Stuttering Seminar which took place in Hämeelinna, Finland with an additional trip to Tallinn, Estonia. On this episode, I share my experiences at my first Nordic seminar as I illustrate the benefits of hanging out with others who stutter. It’s true what the National Stuttering Association’s motto says — if you stutter, you’re not alone! I also talk about a third trip I made right after the conclusion of the Nordic Stuttering Seminar. My trip to ...
Sep 26, 2016•50 min
Episode #200! What a great way to celebrate this milestone: with stutterers from all over the world! Join me at the World Congress for People Who Stutter/National Stuttering Association joint conference which took place in Atlanta, U.S.A. There are a lot of stories from people who stutter in this episode! I speak with old and new friends including Kylie Simmons who was recently detained at the Atlanta airport due to ignorance towards her stuttering ; learn about the famous names in the dawn of s...
Jul 27, 2016•58 min
Episode #199: Join me on my noisy walk to the train station on my way to work as I encourage the idea of focussing on our strengths instead of comparing ourselves to others in a self-defeating way. It can be tough to resist comparing ourselves to others. I have that trouble, too. We live in a society that demands impossible perfection. Focussing on the qualities that we don’t have will only make us feel worse. Instead, we should focus on our strengths. After all, everyone is made to be different...
Jul 01, 2016•14 min
Episode #198: It’s not how you say something, it’s what you say that’s important! Join me and my friend Sam on this episode as we chat about this fact. And trek through beautiful Algonquin Park , Canada’s largest and oldest provincial park. The post Effective communication vs fluency appeared first on Stuttering is Cool ....
Jun 21, 2016•20 min
Episode #197: There’s a whole lot more to us than our stutter! This is the message, Anita Blom, former Stutter Social host, gives in this episode. Continuing my Stutter Social interview series, Anita shares her stuttering survival and resilience tips which includes, talking about your stutter, meeting other stutterers, not comparing yourself to others, and everything is a life lesson. The poem mentioned on this episode: Other people are always doing better by Peter Curman Other people live stron...
Jun 05, 2016•45 min
Episode #196: Canned material which you can use! If you’re having trouble knowing what to say to various reactions to your stuttering, then this episode will surely help! I sometimes still get caught off guard not knowing how to react. But it’s another opportunity to assess, learn, and become more prepared for next time. This episode is brought to you by the Stuttering is Cool book ! Full of comics and survival tips to get you through dating, job interviews, and dumb questions like ‘Did you forg...
May 25, 2016•44 min
Episode #195: Whether you’re keeping your speech tools in practice or letting yourself stutter openly, living with stuttering requires building up and keeping mental toughness. In this episode, I share my take on a superb article I stumbled upon about how mental toughness training is beneficial in all areas of our lives. Including dealing with the embarrassing moments a communication disorder can create. After all, not everyone understands or knows what stuttering is when they see it. We still n...
May 10, 2016
Episode #194: Nobody is perfect. Everyone’s life journey is different. So be gentle on yourself when stuttering happens or when you miss out on an opportunity to advocate or educate. These are a few of the 5 stuttering survival tips Elaine Robin, part time Stutter Social host, gives on this episode. We also chat about the benefits of facing your fears, positive self-talk, and talking to others who stutter. This is part 6 in a series where I ask each of the Stutter Social hosts to share their stu...
Apr 24, 2016
Episode #193: You’re going to stutter. It’s part of the package. So don’t beat yourself up if you have a stuttery day. That’s the advice from Pamela Mertz, Stutter Social host, and producer of the Women Who Stutter podcast and blog . Pamela hid her stuttering for 30 years until one day she had enough. Once she start stuttering openly, telling people about it, and hanging out with others who stutter, Pamela found resilience she never knew she had. “You’ll lessen the load and anxiety but just bein...
Apr 05, 2016•34 min
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. This is part 4 in a serie...
Mar 22, 2016•37 min
Episode #191: Give yourself permission to stutter! 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. This is the third part in a series of episodes where I interview Stutter Social hosts who offer their stuttering survival and resilien...
Mar 08, 2016•36 min
Episode #190: Stuttering survival tips, part 2. 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. Links mentioned in this episode: Stutter Social NSA/ISA stuttering conference 2016 Stuttering Survival Tips Part 1 – stuttering your name, group discussions, telephones, and...
Feb 10, 2016•37 min
Episode #189: You’re making a phone call and growing more anxious about stuttering with each ring. What do you do? Learn telephone survival tips and master other speaking situations in dating, job interviews, small talk, body language, and stuttering your name as Christine Dits, community manager of the Stutter Social app, shares her methods for dealing with stuttering and building resilience. We also talk a bit about introvert and extroverts who stutter and where they get their energy in social...
Jan 24, 2016•37 min
