Hi Everyone,Finally getting to post part 2 of this episode (sorry for the wait, been trying to juggle uni and podcasting and it's gotten a little hectic!).In this episode, Ezra and I talk all about the impact fluency goals has on a child, why we should move away from fluency, Ezra's journey to stutterology and how they created the page and finished it all off with a great game of 2 truths and a lie.Questions asked in this episode:Why do you think fluency should be no longer linked to stuttering and why should we move away from fluency (0:47)How did it affect your childhood + how did doing severity charts impact you? (17:07)Do you have any advice for teenagers at school? (35:37)Why did you start and create stutterology? (43:50)2 Truths and Lie (50:33)Follow Ezra:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterology/Substack: https://stutterology.substack.com/Linkee: https://linktr.ee/stutterologyFollow and support StutterConversation:instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/X (twitter): stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.comJoin the mailing list!If you have a spare minute, please support this page by leaving a review! It really boosts this podcast and how far we can go to spread awareness and start conversations about stuttering. You can also support this page, but copying the link and sharing an episode which resonated with you.Let's continue to Start A Conversation

Hi everyone! Welcome to 2024! I hope everyone's had a great New Years. Today I am joined by Ezra Horak, the creator of Stutterology. Ezra Horak is the founder of Stutterology, a digital content platform that educates about stuttering through a neurodiverse and trauma-informed lens and empowers people with speech differences by addressing the systemic issues. They are co-chair of the board for SPACE, a new nonprofit for online arts programming for young people who stutter. Additionally, they have volunteered with various stuttering organizations, most frequently the National Stuttering Association, since 2015, and they are an HR Professional from Oregon (USA).Questions asked in this episode: When did you first notice your stutter? (5:46)Does stuttering run in your family? (7:54)How long were you in speech therapy for and was it helpful? (11:36)Stuttering and school life (23:28)Make sure to follow Ezra: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterology/Substack: https://stutterology.substack.com/Linktree: https://linktr.ee/stutterology Follow and support StutterConversation: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/ Twitter (X): stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.comJoin the mailing list!If you also have a spare minute, please support this page by leaving a review! It really boosts this podcast and how far we can go to spread awareness. If you like this episode, copy the link and share the episode! Let's continue to Start A Conversation.

Hi EveryoneIt's been a while since I've posted an episode, but this is a great episode to be back! This is part two of my conversation with Mackenzie!Today I am joined with Mackenzie from Talking Town Books. Mackenzie is a paediatric speech-language pathologist who specialises in the birth to five-year old population. Her journey to becoming a children's book author was a fated one! As her oldest child, Vaughan, began stuttering, Mackenzie and her husband knew they wanted a way to talk to him about his stutter that felt informative, celebratory and also engaging. The dream of Daniel the Digger and the Talking Town Crew grew from there - and the rest is history! Mackenzie hopes that Daniel's story inspires readers young and old to celebrate their own differences and to be a friend to hose who need one! If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family! If you could also rate and review this page as well, that would be greatly appreciated! Make sure to follow Mackenzie: Instagram: @talkingtownbooks (https://www.instagram.com/talkingtownbooks/)Website (& link to purchase Daniel the Digger Sp-Sp-Sputters): www.talkingtownbooks.comE-mail: mackenzie@hollandspeechtherapy.comMy links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com Join the mailing list!

Hi EveryoneIt's been a while since I've posted an episode, but this is a great episode to be back!Today I am joined with Mackenzie from Talking Town Books. Mackenzie is a paediatric speech-language pathologist who specialises in the birth to five-year old population. Her journey to becoming a children's book author was a fated one! As her oldest child, Vaughan, began stuttering, Mackenzie and her husband knew they wanted a way to talk to him about his stutter that felt informative, celebratory and also engaging. The dream of Daniel the Digger and the Talking Town Crew grew from there - and the rest is history! Mackenzie hopes that Daniel's story inspires readers young and old to celebrate their own differences and to be a friend to hose who need one!In this episode we talk about Mackenzie's job as an SLP, her experience as a parent to a child who stutters and how Daniel the Digger Sp-Sp-Sputters came to be! This episode is split into two parts so make sure to stay tuned for the next episode.If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends and family! If you could also rate and review this page as well, that would be greatly appreciated!Make sure to follow Mackenzie:Instagram: @talkingtownbooks (https://www.instagram.com/talkingtownbooks/)Website (& link to purchase Daniel the Digger Sp-Sp-Sputters): www.talkingtownbooks.comE-mail: mackenzie@hollandspeechtherapy.comMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com Join the mailing list!

Hi everyone!Today I am joined with Vanessa from YourStammerBuddy! Vanessa is a 3rd year University student studying Medical Laboratory Sciences. When she isn’t empowering people who stammer or studying, she’s writing, binge-watching rom-coms, dancing or listening to good music. She’s also an aspiring screenwriter, author and writing coach.In this episode we talk about mental health and the importance for people who stutter to take charge of their thoughts! Hope you all enjoy!Make sure to follow Vanessa:Vanessa's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yourstammerbuddy/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yourstammerbuddy/Vanessa's writing instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thevanessawriter/Mainstack: https://mainstack.me/yourstammerbuddyTo purchase Vanessa's journal prompts, visit these links: Prompts: https://kobocourse.com/course/27-journal-prompts-for-people-who-stutter/2279/ALT link: https://selar.co/m/VennyMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone!Today I am joined with Sonia! Sonia is a holistic speech-language pathologist who is trained in Orofacial Myofunctional (OMT) therapy, the PROMPT technique, and Somatic therapy. She helps people who stutter connect with their mind and body.In this episode we talk about how OMT relates to stuttering, what Somatic healing is and how people who stutter can connect with their mind and body.Hope you all enjoy!Make sure to follow Sonia:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holistic_slp/My links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone!This is part 2 of A Conversation with Martha Speech. In this episode we discuss some common questions Martha's receives being a speechie and questions from our followers!If you haven't yet listened to part 1, make sure to listen to the episode uploaded before this!Hope you enjoy, and please DM me your thoughts through my instagram linked below! If you would like to join me for a future episode, please feel free to DM me as well! Make sure to also leave me a review!Hope you all enjoy!Check out Martha's links:Instagram: @martha_speech and @marthaspeechtherapyWebsite: https://www.marthaspeech.comEmail: martha@marthaspeech.comMy Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter:https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone!Today I am joined with Martha from Martha Speech! Martha Horrocks is a Maine-based speech-language pathologist. She is the owner of Martha Speech & Stuttering Therapy, a private practice providing speech/language teletherapy for school-age children. Martha is passionate about stuttering, and shares the latest research, treatment ideas, and resources with people who stutter, speech-language pathologists, educators, and parents on her Instagram page.This episode is split into two parts so make sure to stay tuned for the next episode where we discuss questions received on our instagram pages!Hope you all enjoy!Check out Martha's links:Instagram: @martha_speech and @marthaspeechtherapyWebsite: https://www.marthaspeech.comEmail: martha@marthaspeech.comMy links:Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter:https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi Everyone,Today's episode is a little different. It is an honest conversation between two teenagers who have a stutter discussing the highs and lows of schooling and life as a teen person who stutters.Thank you so much Kya for joining me to day for this conversation!Hope you all enjoy!Check out Kya's Links:Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@kya.sadeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kya.sade/Blog Page: https://simplystutteringwithkyaelston.blogspot.comMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone,Today I am joined with Edward from Winner's mindset. Edward is a 14 year old podcaster who also has a stutter. We talk all things from stuttering and schooling to advice for fellow teenagers and teachers.Hope you enjoy.Edward's links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winnersmindsetpodcast/Tiktok:@winnersmindsetpodcastYoutube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCJqRIWMr9uz0oQraI9c7XVwMy link's:Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter:https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone!Today I am joined with the creator of Proud Stutter, Maya Chupkov!Maya is an inspirational women who aims to break the stigma around stuttering one conversation at a time with her amazing podcast Proud Stutter.Hope you all enjoy!Maya's Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/proudstutter/Twitter: Proud Stutter (@ProudStutter) · Twitterhttps://twitter.com/ProudStutterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProudStutter Website: https://www.proudstutter.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEDPRORSa4elXrYYmYQxsdA/videosMy links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone!I am so honoured and excited to be joined with Mashael from Stutter101! Mashael is a writer, public speaker and business analyst who graduated from college of computer science at 27-years-old. She has a story to tell and wants to share to the world her stuttering journey through her platform. In this episode we talk about the importance of opening up about stuttering, her school life with a stutter and the advice that she has to all teachers and people who stutter. Mashael's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutter101/Email: Michelle.stutter101@gmail.comIf you would like to join me in a future podcast, please feel free to DM me on these links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone! Meet Ezinne from Ezinnetalks! She is a Christian Nigerian Youtuber who advocates for stuttering on her instagram and YouTube channel. In a country where people who stutter are mistaken for a lot of things, she chooses to fix all misconceptions. She enjoys public speaking and quality time with loved ones. Is there a thing as a social introvert? Cos she is one!Hope you all enjoy! Ezinne's links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ezinnetalks/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1YNJeYxjwNyHHHVLiDwTMQIf you would like to join me in a future podcast, please feel free to DM me on these links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone! Today I am honoured to be joined with my first ever guest! Bevin from MystutterandI! Bevin is a 23-year-old college graduate! She has been stuttering since the age of 3 and has been in and out of speech therapy. She is an inspiration for all people who stutter advocating through her instagram page and blog! Her key goal is to further her understanding of stuttering, explore her relationship with stuttering and a person who stutters whilst providing a safe space for other people who stutter. During this podcast we talk all things stuttering! From what her experience growing up with a stutter to advice to all people out there who stutters! Hope you all enjoy!  Make sure to follow Bevin!  Her links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mystutterandi/ Blog: https://mystutterandi.blogspot.com/If you would like to join me in a future podcast, please feel free to DM me on these links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone, Today I have a special guest! Her name is Chiara and she happens to be my sister. In this episode we discuss her occupation, speech pathology and what it's like being an older sister to someone who stutters. Hope you enjoy! If you would like to join me in a future podcast, please feel free to DM me on these links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverse Email: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Hi everyone! To celebrate International Stuttering Awareness Day, I thought I would share a little bit about my stuttering journey! I will discuss when I began stuttering, my therapy experiences and also what inspired me to start this page. P.S. No judgement - this is my first time podcasting by myself, so I might not make sense at times! Nonetheless, hope you enjoy!Also wanted to credit and shoutout @mystutteringlife for giving me this amazing idea to start a podcast! Thanks so much for listening. Links: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com

Welcome to StutterConversation: The Podcast! Thank you so much for joining.This episode is a brief introduction to the purpose of this podcast. My aim is for this to be a platform to share stories and connect with others who have a stutter or any communication condition.  I really hope you enjoyed and I will see you in my next one!Links:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stutterconversation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/stutterconverseLinktree: https://linktr.ee/stutterconversationEmail: stutterconversation@gmail.com