Some Stutter, Luh! is Newfoundland and Labrador’s first podcast about living with communication differences.
Join host, Greg O’Grady, as he speaks with people living with speech and language challenges, and others such as speech-language pathologists, researchers, educators and family members.
We use inclusive language and themes to help rebuild confidence and hope by dismantling myths, stigma, stereotypes and barriers.
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This episode of Some Stutter, Luh! podcast welcomes Dr. Kelly Wright, an experimental social linguist
She believes individuals navigate multiple marginalized identities, such as being Black, queer, or a person with a disability, and these identities impact their daily interactions and opportunities. She highlights the importance of creating safe spaces where people can express their authentic selves without fear of judgment or exclusion. She advocates for recognizing and celebrating linguistic diversity, emphasizing that language is deeply tied to identity and should not be constrained by rigid standards. Dr. Wright emphasizes the importance of policy-driven research aimed at identifying and dismantling linguistic barriers, advocating for more inclusive practices at institutional and governmental levels.
This episode was recorded in Persian. An English translation is provided on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtuhttps://www.youtube.com/@somestutterluh
This special episode of SSL! podcast presents the cultural perceptions of stuttering in Iran. As a person who stutter, a speech therapist and the founder of the first stuttering-focused startup in Iran, GREEN SPEECH, Amir covers various aspects of stuttering, including personal experiences, societal perceptions, treatment approaches, the role of awareness, and the importance of self-acceptance. Let’s listen to someone who made his stuttering to a stepping stone to success!
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Amir Hossein, as a PWS, a speech therapist and founder of Green Speech, discusses his personal journey with stuttering. He shares his experiences with stuttering from childhood through adulthood, detailing the reactions of family, peers, and professors. Amir emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and open communication about stuttering to reduce stigma and improve quality of life. As student of speech therapy at University of Michigan, he also addresses the differences in cultural attitudes towards stuttering between Iran and America, highlighting the need for awareness and support for people who stutter. In his role as a speech therapist and startup founder, Amir aims to provide resources, support, and education to both individuals who stutter and professionals in the field and he emphasizes on the importance of early intervention. He encourages those who stutter to seek help and take action towards improving their speech, stressing that stuttering does not define one's worth or capabilities.
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This bilingual episode of SSL! Podcast narrates Mounah Bizri’s inspiring journey who overcame disabEloquence de la Différence”. The program started in Paris and has since expanded to 5 cities, welcoming individuals with various disabilities such as stuttering, Down's syndrome, autism, and deafness, blindness, since they focus on people not disabilities. The program provides support for individuals to improve their communication skills and embrace their unique way of speaking. Mounah’s story exemplifies the transformative power of self-acceptance, resilience, and the importance of embracing diversity in communication initiatives.
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S5E3: Sean BW Parker
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In this episode, Some Stutter, Luh! welcomes Sean BW Parker, a British writer,Ted Talk on stammering and creativity, Sean BW Parker was inspired to write his autobiography on the subject, titled "Compelling Speech: The Stammering Enigma”. Using a fun language in this book, Sean tracks the social and cultural-political context of communication differences through the cultural lens. Sean discusses the origins of his stammer, attributing it to a mix of genetic factors, upbringing, and personal experiences. Pointing to his personal journey with stammering, he reflects on the interplay between nature and nurture. Defining natural fluency as the ease of communication, Sean suggests that if one can stammer easily, it can be considered a form of fluency. Through the concept of "Stammering Pride," he explores how confidence and directness can, at times, reduce stammering. Sean believes in the multifaceted nature of people who stammer and encourages individuals not to limit themselves based on their speech impediment. Discussing reviews of his book, he particularly values feedback from Jack Nicholas and Joann Williams, appreciating reviews that acknowledge the complexity and interest in his writing rather than providing simplistic praise. Finally, Sean emphasizes the importance of embracing the present moment, minimizing expectations, and the value of thinking less.
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Description: In this episode of Some Stutter Luh! we welcome Kellina Powell, S5E2 Kellina Powell.docx
Description: In this episode of Some Stutter Luh! we welcome Kellina Powell, a writer, professional coach and advocate specializing in mental health and empowerment for young adults with disabilities. Kellina shares her journey and lived experiences as a hard of hearing individual. She became a coach to empower young adults with disabilities, especially in the deaf community. So, be all ears to DEAF QUEEN BOSS who believes that we must live life to the fullest!
Notes: Kellina Powell is a passionate advocate for people with disabilities, particularly in the deaf community. She became a professional coach and advocate specializing in mental health and empowerment for young adults with disabilities due to her personal experiences and a desire to make a difference.
Kellina believes communication is about being flexible in order to really understand a person’s voice. In her book "Every Day I Am Just Deaf: Life in a Hearing World with Deaf Queen Boss," Kellina shares her daily experiences as a deaf individual in a hearing world. The book discusses various aspects of her life, including relationships, mental health, and the challenges of communication. It aims to raise awareness and promote understanding of the deaf community's challenges and abilities.
As a professional coach and advocate specializing in mental health and empowerment, she can provide valuable support to individuals in the stuttering community. She can assist them in building self-esteem, improving mental health, enhancing employment opportunities, and boosting overall quality of life. Kellina uses techniques like role-playing and goal setting to help clients gradually become more comfortable with communication, including phone calls.
At the end of the interview, Kellina emphasizes the need for better support systems and government policies to assist people with disabilities and mental health concerns. She also encourages people to live life to the fullest, let go of negativity, and have fun.
Kellina's book is available here: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/everyday-i-am-just-deaf-life-in-a-hearing-world-with-deaf-queen-boss/9781778112102.html
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Some Stutter, Luh! welcomes Aaron Silverthorne, Judith Silverthorne, and Jayan Juneja for a conversation about stuSilverlight Productions whose latest documentary is called Echoed Words. This half hour documentary takes "a powerful first-person perspective on the impacts of a person’s life who stutters, and how to find ways to manage the disorder to ease their everyday life."
Judith is an author and television documentary producer who is passionate about hearing and sharing the stories of others.
Jayan is the star of Echoed Words and is a high school senior applying for engineering school.
During this episode, Aaron and Jayan share their personal experiences as people who stutter, and the three guests discuss the impact of stuttering on their lives. The episode also touches on the importance of seeking help and the hope that there is for those who stutter.
Echoed Words makes it's broadcast premiere on August 31, 2023 at 7:00 PM Eastern Time on on AMI. Produced/Directed/Written by Aaron Silverthorne and Judith Silverthorne; with Cinematographer and Editor Tony Quiñones, and assistant videographer Nicholas Hotte. Produced by Silverlight Productions Inc for AMI with additional funding support of Creative Saskatchewan. #Creativesaksaskatchewan #documentary #stuttering #Silverlight Productions Inc #ISTAR
Lori Scott-Sulsky is the senior clinician and subject matter expert for the Stuttering Program at the Speech and SSpeech and Stuttering Institute, in Toronto. She has dedicated her practice to stuttering for more than 20 years. Marni Kinder is a Speech-Language Pathologist at The Speech and Stuttering Institute, where she has spent the past 14 years working exclusively with People Who Stutter in both individual and group treatment programs. Greg has been involved with The SSI as a client and as a volunteer since the mid 1980's and received treatment from Lori and Marni for his severe stuttering over these years.
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Jeff Gibellina is happily married to his wife Emily of 11+ years with three kiddos, Charlie (9), Peter (4), and KaSpotify or post your response on our Instagram and Youtube channels! We'll discuss the results on a future episode of SSL!
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Elle-même une personne qui bégaie, Geneviève Lamoureux s’implique dans la communauté bègue depuis plusieurs
Geneviève is also a doctoral candidate in speech-language pathology at the Université de Montréal, where she is conducting research on the (self-)stigmatization of people who stutter. She holds a professional master's degree in speech-language pathology and a degree in English and French translation and literature.
Brian Woo is a Social Service Worker student, studying part-time at Durham College. He has worked with people with@StutterLoudly and his Instagram @StutteringLoudly. Brian has volunteered at the Abilities Church, DramaWay, and was a Planning Committee Member of the "Simply People" Disability Pride Celebration and the "A Million Things I Need to Say" Walk for Stuttering Awareness. Brian's early volunteer work taught him that identifying as a Disabled or Neurodivergent person is not something to be ashamed of. We all have our own gifts & talents and we all want a world that is inclusive & accessible.
Some Stutter, Luh! is working on providing transcripts of all of our episodes. We are currently working on Brian's episode and while we have some work to do, we wanted to share it with our listeners. To read along, click here.
Around the 15 month mark, Ashlie noticed her son wasn't as verbally communicative as his sister at the same age. AYoutube page or listen to it on our Anchor page. Check out every past episode in our archives at somestutterluh.ca, and catch the latest updates via Instagram.
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In SSL! episode (S3:E17) Greg speaks with Steven Hiscock. Steven works with the Burgeo Broadcasting Station. GrowiBurgeo Broadcasting Station. Growing up in Burgeo, NL he never imagined he would become an on-camera personality. As a child Steven stuttered; so interviewing people was not a career path he envisioned at all. He was bullied and made fun of a lot. Over time Steven has learned a few tricks to help manage his stutter. Steven says that it’s all about your breathing when you talk and along with a few more tricks.
There is a great article about Steven published in SALTWIRE NL by Rosalyn Roy Posted: May 7, 2019.
Steven's community, Burgeo, was affected by last month's Hurricane Fiona. For more info, check out "Steve Hiscock from the Burgeo Broadcasting System... report[s] on the wreckage of Fiona on the ground in Burgeo." from The St. John's Morning Show from CBC Radio Nfld. and Labrador (Highlights).
Dr. Freeman is an assistant professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Oklahoma State UniverClick here for more information about the Deaf Experience, Deaf expression Project.
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In this episode Greg speaks with Kim Block, a full-time student at Simon Fraser University completing a degree in Speaking Up and is author of the children’s book series Adventures of a Stuttering Superhero.
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After years of struggling with bullying, depression, suicide, loneliness, and anxiety, Robert was inspired toJust One More Drive: The true story of a stuttering homosexual and his race car.
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After a short summer hiatus, we are back with Mary Wood, who, after her first interview with Greg, published her fBeyond the Fear of Stuttering: My Journey to Self-Acceptance and Freedom.
Join Greg and Mary as they talk about the wonderful life lessons Mary shares in the book, including the powerful role of thought in controlling behaviour as well as what it takes to overcome fear and rejection. Mary challenges us to change our perspectives on how we approach stuttering (she sees it as a GIFT) and discusses her belief that it's not up to others to determine who we are. As a pastor in the Unity Church, Mary reflects on the role of spirituality in stuttering support - forgiveness and gratitude - and how there is so much more to people who stutter than simply stuttering.
Since 1993, Mary has inspired people at conferences in Canada, the United States, parts of Europe, and Great Britain. Currently Mary resides in Lee’s Summit Missouri, USA.
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Jenny was recent Guest on SSL! where she was joined by two of her colleagues from the StMy Speech, to discus the great work that this amazing organization is doing. My Speech is a non profit organization dedicated to providing a bridge to access for people who stutter—otherwise facing barriers of access—to achieve their fullest potential and receive effective speech therapy. During this conversation, Greg managed to get a glimpse of Jenny's lived experience as a PWS. So, to find out more about Jenny's story Greg thought a SSL! Guest revisit was in order. Greg was touched by the commitment and work that Jenny has placed on her self care journey to accept and embrace her stutter
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Jenny McGuire is a person who stutters and a vociferous advocate for the stuttering community. Jenny’s journey as a stutterer has been marked by many different speech therapy experiences. Most of these therapies taught her behaviors intended to mask her stutter–spoiler, these tricks never worked when she needed them most–but did little to address the spate of adverse cognitive and affective effects of stuttering. ARTs (avoidance reduction therapy for stuttering) with Vivian Sisskin changed the trajectory of Jenny’s life. Through ARTs group therapy Jenny learned that a distinction can be drawn between the problem of stuttering and the act of stuttering. Having some dysfluencies when she spoke was not ruining her life, but her avoidance of stuttering along with constant negative thoughts and feelings about stuttering sure were. Through hard work, doing the things she didn’t want to do, and leveraging the loving support of a wonderful group therapy community, Jenny climbed out of the darkness that is the problem of stuttering.
As Executive Director My Speech, Jenny can’t think of anything she feels more passionately about than removing barriers so that others–particularly individuals from underserved communities– may find a way out of the darkness and live full, joyful lives, stuttering and all. My Speech touches the part of her that knows that everything is more tolerable and manageable within the context of a supportive community, and she looks forward to connecting stutterers with “their people” so that they may continue to thrive in the long term.
In this episode Greg has an exciting and informative conversation with Dr. Janet Tilstra, PhD CCC-SLP. DuringFrom Speech Helper to Ally. This article recognizes the need for developing a greater understanding of the psychological effects and emotions associated with communication disorders in order to encourage professionals in the field to incorporate counselling strategies in their clinical interactions. This article identifies a stuttering paradigm shift from a clinical focus to ally: a clinician changes her own perceptions of speech fluency and encourages others to re-examine theirs.
Dr. Tilstra is a speech-language pathologist and Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Disorders at St Cloud State University, St Cloud, Minnesota (USA). She completed her undergraduate and Master’s degree in speech-language pathology at the University of Iowa and PhD in educational psychology at the University of Minnesota. Dr. Tilstra teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on stuttering, language development/disorders and research methods. She is an active clinical supervisor and passionate ally dedicated to amplifying the voices of people living with communication differences and disorders. She enjoys mentoring students, consulting with non-profit agencies, and designing innovative training models.
In the first episode of season 3, Greg speaks to Casey Dumaresq about his most fluent and severe phases of stutterCasey Dumaresq about his most fluent and severe phases of stuttering, the exact moment when he felt that he had a speaking challenge for the first time, and why he was not diagnosed with a fluency disorder. He also discusses careers that a person who stutters might pursue. All this and much more!
About Casey: Casey Dumaresq is a gay person who stutters and a Speech-Language Pathologist. Casey grew up in rural New Brunswick, and went to graduate school in Halifax. He now lives in Toronto with his husband. Casey leads a stuttering support group in downtown Toronto (currently on pause due to the Covid-19 pandemic), and previously served on the Board of Directors of the Canadian Stuttering Association. These days, Casey finds himself in a mostly-fluent phase of life, and looks forward to discussing his current place in the stuttering community.
On today's episode we are chatting with Ryan Gielen!
Ryan is a film producer and took on the rolls of producThe Stuttering Association for the Young, based in New York City. Though not a PWS or SLP himself, Ryan's interest in advocating for people who happen to stutter came when he attended the SAY (Stuttering Association for the Young) Gala. Ryan speaks about this experience and what led him to creating this documentary. Throughout the interview, Ryan addresses some of the profound stories he heard from PWS while filming, and how those stories affected him. He chats with Greg and Katelyn about the importance of this documentary, the feedback he has received, and the most rewarding parts of working on this project! Speaking as a person who does not stutter, Ryan shares a wonderful perspective on how to be an ally and an advocate for the stuttering community.
Music: Luca Dinu
Production Team: Dr. Paul De Decker, Luca Dinu, Emily Murphy, Greg O'Grady, Katelyn Mayo
