Your hosts discuss how this podcast began - what sparked the idea, what to consider when creating a podcast, and the biggest challenges along the way. It’s honest, reflective, with a dash of humour….. and the return of the “two minute tip”. 

We love hearing from our listeners:

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Released 3rd of April 2026 




Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

We are back!!!…. and chatting with Conner Evans, McGuire Program Coach and Instructor. Combining his passion for sports, refereeing soccer and cultivating the mindset of an elite athlete, consider this episode as “Game on”………

The “Quote to Consider” is generally attributed to Tony Robbins.

We love hearing from our listeners:

Email: [email protected]
Facebook: svpodcast1 

Released 1st of March 2026



Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 50 - “Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it” - with Sophie Matrai.

Well, the title says it all! To celebrate our 50th episode, we speak to Sophie Matrai, a recent McGuire Programme graduate. In this extended episode, Sophie shares her life story, her speech journey, and best of all, her exiting social media adventure taking  Instagram by storm!!! Feel Sophie’s passion, commitment and generous spirit as she gives back to the community through her boundless energy and  generosity.

Best of all, we love a joke and a laugh - often our jokes are making a serious point….

Thank you listeners for your generous support over the last 4 years, and please enjoy the episode. Why not check out our extensive back catalogue of interviews.

Originally released 19 January 2022

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 49 - “August update” - with your hosts.

We catch up with Tessa Senior following her debut on episode 27 in March 2019, and explore Tessa’s latest groundbreaking project - academic research into everyday experiences and impacts of stuttering. 

Please enjoy the episode and why not also check out episode 27 to get Tessa’s full back story. 

Originally released 29 August 2021

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 48 - “Research to the max!” - with Tessa Senior.

We catch up with Tessa Senior following her debut on episode 27 in March 2019, and explore Tessa’s latest groundbreaking project - academic research into everyday experiences and impacts of stuttering. 

Please enjoy the episode and why not also check out episode 27 to get Tessa’s full back story. 

Originally released 31 July 2021

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 47 released - “Totally psyched with Tim”  - with Tim Whittington.

Why is change hard - even though it may be positive change? Could stuttering be addictive? Could stuttering be or become a comfort zone? How are our thoughts, emotions and behaviours linked?
In this extended episode, we speak with McGuire Programme Graduate and Psychologist Tim Whittington. We hear his personal story, and explore many questions relating to the psychology of stuttering.

Originally released 27 March 2021

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 46 - “2020 in review”.

We are back… even if only for one extended episode! 2020 is a year which we likely won’t forget in a hurry!! 

Please enjoy this extended episode as the hosts and seven amazing contributors share their experiences of 2020 and hopes and dreams for 2021.

Experience the highs and lows, lessons learnt and what can we take away from this amazing and challenging year.

Originally released 20 December 2020

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 45 released - “Goodbye”  - from your hosts.

Please enjoy our last episode. The hosts reflect on what the podcast has achieved, highlights, lowlights and what the future may hold.

Please enjoy our back catalogue.

Originally released 20 January 2020

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 44 - “Get out there and test yourself”  - with Neil Patterson.

Dazzle in a taste of Queensland sunshine as McGuire certified primary coach Neil Patterson shares his speaking journey, his highlights, pitfalls and sprinkles the episode with sparkling gems of advice.

Originally released 18 January 2020

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.

Episode 43 - “Stuttering - a wider perspective”  - with Geoff Johnston.

The second episode of a two part “Christmas bonus” special. Former McGuire Program Australia/NZ regional director Geoff Johnston shares his lifetime of experiences and reflects on wider aspects of stuttering and ways to gain speech control. In this episode, Geoff reflects on, the power of the pause, difficult speech days, delayed auditory feedback, the fluency trap, safety behaviours, a number of free stuttering books available on line, voluntary stuttering, differences and similarities between smooth speech and McGuire techniques, and Geoff’s view of “Embrace your stutter”.

Free stuttering books available at: http://www.freestutteringbooks.com/free-stuttering-books.html
See Geoff’s free ebook :

http://www.freestutteringbooks.com/uploads/3/2/1/1/32111425/microsoft_word_-_the_great_benefits_of_stuttering_on_purpose-2.docx.pdf 

Originally released 19 December 2019

Disclaimer: Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The information provided on this podcast is general in nature, intended for  entertainment purposes only, is not intended to be relied upon nor to be a substitute for, specific professional speech therapy or speaking coaching advice.