The Stutter Chats Podcast
The Stutter Chats Podcast
Podcast Description
It's all about owning the stutter and having a blast while doing it! Our mission is to create a space where we can laugh, share stories, and celebrate the unique way we speak. Whether you’re a stutterer or a supporter, we’re here to remind everyone that words don’t always come easy, but we sure have fun spitting them out!
Just know "Spit Happens"
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes surrounding stuttering, personal growth, and advocacy, with episodes featuring topics like navigating job interviews, using stuttering in comedy, and personal stories from athletes. Specific episodes include interviews with sports broadcasters like Rich Bontrager discussing overcoming challenges in public speaking, comedian Aidan Greene sharing how humor shaped his comedic journey, and former NHL goalie Eddie Lack reflecting on resilience in sports and life.
It’s all about owning the stutter and having a blast while doing it! Our mission is to create a space where we can laugh, share stories, and celebrate the unique way we speak. Whether you’re a stutterer or a supporter, we’re here to remind everyone that words don’t always come easy, but we sure have fun spitting them out!
Just know “Spit Happens”
In this powerful and uplifting episode of Stutter Chats, Dr. Saundra Russell-Smith shares her transformative journey from being a covert stutterer to becoming an outspoken leader, advocate, and educator. She opens up about navigating the classroom as a teacher who stutters, the importance of mental health, and how embracing her voice allowed her to step into her full potential.Dr. Russell-Smith speaks candidly about representation in education, the value of role models—especially for young people who stutter—and how community support changed her life. Her story shines a light on the intersection of stuttering, race, leadership, and empowerment, inspiring others to speak boldly and live authentically.If you’ve ever felt held back by your voice or identity, this episode is for you.🎧 Tune in for real talk, real courage, and a whole lot of inspiration.📘 Her book is available now on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DXCKZSXVChapters00:00 Introduction to Dr. Sandra Russell-Smith02:18 Journey from Covert to Overt Stuttering05:44 Teaching and Stuttering: A Personal Experience09:24 Writing a Book: Empowering Others11:51 The Role of Representation in Stuttering15:52 Family Influence and Stuttering20:11 Advice for Young People Who Stutter24:35 Mental Health and Stuttering27:51 The Importance of Community Support
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