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.

Episode 42 - “There is more to Stuttering than Stuttering” - with Geoff Johnston.

The first episode of a two part “Christmas bonus” special. Former McGuire Program Australia/NZ regional director Geoff Johnston shares has lifetime of experiences and reflects on wider aspects of stuttering and ways to gain speech control. In this episode, Geoff reflects on: his school experiences, how traditional speech therapy was a positive experience, habits that foster stuttering behaviour, factors that may trigger a stutter if one has a predisposition to stuttering, a suggested definition of  a “cure to stuttering”, and overcoming the negative thoughts we may have. In addition, Geoff presents four useful points to consider when we stutter, his definition of fear, what to focus on when giving a public speech. 

Geoff presents a suggested way of thinking about what triggers our stuttering, how we interpret the world around us and the process leading to a stutter.

Geoff continues with a passionate defence of voluntary stuttering and the benefits of this, followed by a discussion of the interlocks between disclosures and voluntary stuttering.

Finally, a great story about Geoff’s involvement in a bookshop that changed a community.
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.

Episode 40 - Its never to late to be a great speaker - with Virginia Hortis.

Imagine loosing your fluency in your early thirties? How would that feel? Join Virginia in this wide ranging interview as she shares her speaking journey, challenges and successes, and touches on the benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

Originally released 4 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.

Episode 39 - Speech, life and everything - with Tamisan Bielenberg.

Taimsan shares her speaking journey and embraces subjects such as mindfullness, discovering who we really are, changing our self talk, embracing our differences and limitations, and the importance of celebrating success. 

Is a hearty hot chocolate the answer to a difficult speaking day? Find out with Tami and the Strong Voices crew.😎

Originally released 26 November 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.

Episode 38 - Life, love and relationships -  Part 2 with Alex Cowan and Kate Salkeld.

"Life, love and relationships” -  Part 2 with Alex Cowan and Kate Salkeld.

Episode 38 digs deeper and explores the road to their relationship, the advantages and disadvantages of two people living together with the same speaking challenge and a peek into the future.
 
Please sit back and enjoy this honest, heartfelt and heartwarming story.

Originally released 17 November 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.

Episode 37 - Life, love and relationships - with Alex and Kate

"Life, love and relationships” - Parts 1 and 2 with Alex Cowan and Kate Salkeld. 

Episodes 37 and 38 explore the lives of Alex and  Kate - graduates and certified primary coaches on the McGuire program. 

Episode 37 we hear Alex’s story and begin to explore their relationship. 
Episode 38 we dig deeper and explore the road to their relationship, the advantages and disadvantages of two people living together with the same speaking challenge and a peek into the future.

Please sit back and enjoy this honest, heartfelt and heartwarming story.

Originally released 11 November 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.

Episode 36 - I found my voice - with Ray Wilson

What would you do to avoid speaking to your workmates? Share in Ray’s moving story from chronic out of control stuttering to finding his voice through the McGuire programme. Do you think in one sense, it’s those “everyday” in control speaking tasks which are the most meaningful?

Originally released 3 September 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.

Episode 35 - Ride the Wave - with Riley Cadman

Australian graduate, certified primary coach and TV celebrity Riley Cadman speaks to Strong Voices podcast.

You may have seen Riley on Australian television channel 9 program “This time next year”,  now hear Riley share his amazing personal story, the challenges of a TV celebrity, and Riley shares a few surfing insights.

Originally released 20 August 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.

Episode 34 - with Peter Wise

Peter joins us in our Canberra Studio to discuss how the smooth speech technique has helped him, proactive steps he takes to maintain a high standard of fluency and how he handles live radio interviews and presentations to his religious community. 

Originally released 6 June 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.