Jonty Claypole is Director of BBC Arts, Chairman of the arts centre HOME in Manchester, and was listed in the Bookseller's Top 100 Most Influential People. Although born in Australia, he grew up in London and now lives in east London with his family. His most recent project at the BBC was the landmark series Civilisations featuring Mary Beard, David Olusoga and Simon Schama.

 

NOTES

0:00-10:00: intro and growing up with a stutter, personal retrospective

10:00-23:00: why write this book, Words Fail Us; the real scoop with The King's Speech & King George VI; the wrong question and the right question; the "overcoming stuttering" narrative

23:00-29:07: stuttering: is it a disability or not?

29:07-30:00: stuttering in the workplace and in life

30:51-32:33: when is stuttering a disability

32:33-37:00: most admirable stuttering role models

37:00-42:00: the untold story of creativity and stuttering - in media and in the arts; let's start celebrating the creativity born from stuttering

42:00-50:31: Jonty's family and mum, and closing remarks

 

RESOURCES AND LINKS

Words Fail Us (Book)

Jonty Claypole, BBC

Stamma Interview

Why does art matter?

 

HOST BIO

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator of Transcending Stuttering Academy and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

Dr. Elaina Kefalianos is the Lead of Teaching and Senior Lecturer for the Master of Speech Pathology course at the University of Melbourne. She has 13 years of clinical research experience. Her current research focuses on better understanding the development of stuttering and recovery in population-level studies and improving management approaches for children who stutter. 

Elaina is Vice-President for the Stuttering Association for the Young: Australia. This is a national not for profit organization for 7-18-year-old Australian young people who stutter. Some of her latest research is focused on conducting trials examining the efficacy of novel creative arts programs to improve psychosocial outcomes for young people who stutter. She is also a chief investigator for the Effective Stuttering Treatment project. Together with colleagues at the University of Oslo in Norway, she is developing a new intervention program for preschool children who stutter.

Elaina’s research has been published in international leading discipline-specific journals. She has received over $2.5M in competitive research grants to date and has been an invited speaker at 4 international seminars. 

 

TIMESTAMPS

0:00-7:35: Welcome and opening marks   7:35-13:42: Camp SAY: = magic   13:42-19:01: Being a professional researcher/clinician and also a personal partner with a PWS   19:01-24:20: Navigating stuttering society   24:20-30:00: Bringing data to life and using stories to generate evidence (research data)   30:00-32:56: The inspirational example of Dr. Susan Block and how Elaina discovered her passion for stuttering   32:56-38:02: International perspective and collaboration between Australia-Norway   44:09-45:45: Talking about the intersection of professional and personal stuttering worlds   45:45-58:37: Stereotypes and stigma... Australian accents and Vegemite vs. American accents and peanut butter and jelly   58:37-Closing: Closing remarks      RESOURCES/LINKS SAY: Australia https://www.sayaustralia.org.au      QUOTES: "Camp Say in one word?" "Magic." "All that stuff beneath the surface... I felt completely unable to handle properly." "Rich taught me I don't want to change my voice- I just want to enjoy the conversation." "I treat, I teach and I research stuttering. So yeah, I'm just completely immersed in it."   HOST BIO

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator of Transcending Stuttering Academy and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

Hope Gerlach, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is an assistant professor at Western Michigan University. Her research focuses on identifying and reducing disparities in quality of life between people who stutter and typically fluent speakers. Currently, she is studying the role of stigma and identity constructs in psychological distress among adults who stutter. She has been actively involved in support organizations for people who stutter and has worked as a speech-language pathologist at several summer camps for youth who stutter.  

Timestamps: 0:00-8:40: Introductions

8:40- 14:00: Story of the term neurological glitch, invisible disabilities, losing control when you are about to stutter

14:00-19:07: measuring stuttering, impact of it being invisible

19:26-28:29: SLP @ Western Mich; methods of stuttering; stuttering tax analogy (all the work that is going on behind the scenes and what it does/ what it costs you)

28:29-33:09: More on the stuttering tax and managing the stigma

34:00- 42:40: concealment and severity

42:55- 55:16: Vanderbilt research (explicit and implicit biases from SLPs about stuttering), may be a hardwired way of thinking that fluent speech is better

55:42- End: being an ally, invisible component, not everyone is struggling, closing remarks

 

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech; creator of Transcending Stuttering Academy and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

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The pleasures of cheesecake and skydiving. What it takes to experience real breakthroughs. Derek invites us into his personal journey - including speech therapy, counseling, support groups and Toastmasters. His process shows us the remarkable courage and outcomes of facing fears, getting help, transforming from "running away" to actually feeling free.

BIO:

Derek Mitchell is an IT Analyst for the Atlanta County Public schools and a person who stutters. He is a local chapter leader for the NSA (National Stuttering Association) and is involved with Toastmasters, an online club for public speaking.

TOPICS INCLUDE

- Early years and growing-up 

- Obstacles and breakthroughs

- Career as author, marketing strategist, speaker

- Wisdom to share

- Vision for the future

RESOURCES AND LINKS

We Stutter Page

The Gift of a Stutter

AIS Interview

Facebook

Upcoming events

 

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

GUEST BIO

John Moore is a marketing strategist, professional speaker, business book author and lifelong person who stutters. He played an instrumental role in the marketing that transformed Starbucks into a global icon and served as director of national marketing for Whole Foods Market. His consultancy, the Brand Autopsy Marketing Practice, works with organizations that are driven by purpose, not just profits. John has been involved with the National Stuttering Association since 2011 and currently lives in Greenville, SC.

 

TOPICS INCLUDE

- Early years and growing-up 

- Obstacles and breakthroughs

- Career as author, marketing strategist, speaker

- Wisdom to share

- Vision for the future

 

NOTES

0:00 - 4:00 ... Chit chat set-up

4:00 – 7:02 ... On Joe Biden and his stutter

7:03 – 8:33 ... On Biden’s inaugural address

8:34 – 12:53 ... Growing up as a person who stutters

12:54 – 15:50 ... More childhood reflections and advice for kids who stutter

15:51 – 18:49 ... Uri’s parent perspective on advocating for children with teachers

18:50 – 20:52 ... Discussing the three people I knew who stuttered growing up

20:53 – 25:15 ... Importance of connecting with people who stutter

25:16 – 28:02 ... My experience dealing with adversity as a teenager

28:03 – 30:41... How I learned to persevere through adversity as a teenage

30:41 – 33:00 ... Uri discussing how one caring adult can change a child’s life

33:01 – 36:09 ... People who stutter must not let self-stigma prevent them from achieving

36:10 – 40:00 ... The gifts of stuttering including developing their “trying muscles”

40:01 – 42:34 ... Uri talking about viewing kids/people with helpful, long-term perspective

42:35 – 48:00 ... Finding my career rhythm in life thanks to Starbucks

48:01 – 49:24 ... Uri sharing perspective on opening doors for people who stutter

49:25 – 53:21 ... Discussing the WeStutter@Work initiative from the National Stuttering Assoc.

54:00 – 102:51 ... Writing a business book. Giving presentations. Closing story.

 

RESOURCES AND LINKS

Michael Sugarman: A Self-Help Stuttering Pioneer (Stuttertalk Podcast)

Overview and Brief History of the National Stuttering Association

Exploring Mindfulness Stuttering Language

Upcoming events

HOST BIO

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

 

GUEST BIO MATEO ANDREW RIVERA IS A DIRECTOR, WRITER, ACTOR, RAPPER, AND STUTTERER FROM HOUSTON, TX.  HE'S WORKED ON SEVERAL AWARD-WINNING FILMS AND DOCUMENTARIES, AS WELL AS HIS OWN NARRATIVE FILMS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS. CURRENTLY, MATEO IS IN POST-PRODUCTION ON HIS FIRST FULL-LENGTH & AUTOBIOGRAPHICAL DOCUMENTARY "A-A-ACCEPTANCE" (SEE TRAILER BELOW) WHICH CHRONICLES HOW HIS STUTTER HAS IMPACTED HIS FILM CAREER AND LIFE.   TOPICS INCLUDE

- Early years and growing-up

- The day my life changed - thanks to a Nigerian priest

- Stuttering, acting, rapping, film and more

- Fluent stuttering

- “It” is more than a horror film by Stephen King

- Forthcoming autobiographical documentary

 

NOTES

• Mateo discusses his early life in acting and film making.

• Mateo and Uri discuss wisdom around the stuttering community.

• Mateo and Uri discuss the A-A-Acceptance Documentary and the story behind the idea and creation.

• Mateo explains how a priest’s wisdom, gave him the confidence that he needed.

RESOURCES AND LINKS

• Medxci Studios  

• Medxci Drone Reel (2020) 

• A-a-acceptance: Documentary Trailer

• Instagram 

 

HOST BIO

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

For more, visit www.schneiderspeech.com

GUEST BIO

John Gomez was born and raised in Northern New Mexico.  He attended Colorado College where he earned a degree in Philosophy and American Ethnic Studies.   He graduated from California State Los Angeles University with a Master's degree in Communication Disorders in 2009.  Presently, he works as a Speech Pathologist for the Los Angeles Unified School District.  He is also part-time faculty at Cal State LA where he teaches a graduate-level course on stuttering and a course on psychosocial considerations. In 2017, CSULA honored John with the Lois V. Douglass Distinguished Alumnus Award.  John also moonlights as a filmmaker.  In 2012 he established Keen Eye Productions, LLC.   His first feature film, WHEN I STUTTER had its world premiere at the Cleveland International Film Festival on April, 2nd 2017.  The film recently won the "Supporter of People with Fluency Disorders Award" from the International Fluency Association. WHEN I STUTTER has been lauded by many organizations and associations for its ability to effectively raise awareness about people who stutter and their challenges in life. The film has won 7 awards, been an official selection in over 15 film festivals, and has been translated into over 11 languages.

 

TOPICS INCLUDE

- Keeping busy during 2020

- CAMP Shout Out & When I Stutter

- Best filmmakers and inspiration for When I Stutter

- Growth and change

- Making little changes and improvements in life

- Giving your self permission to make mistakes

- Life as a school based speech-language pathologists

- Teaser for new movie about stuttering that will help with communication success

 

RESOURCES AND LINKS

When I Stutter

Camp Shout Out

Upcoming events

 

HOST BIO Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

For more, visit www.schneiderspeech.com

Guest Bio: 

Lovejoy Muchenje is a native of Zimbabwe. He is a person who stutters and currently lives in the Greater Richmond Area in Virginia. Lovejoy is actively involved in the stuttering community; he is currently the National Stuttering Association (NSA) co-leader for the Richmond Chapter. Lovejoy has degrees in engineering and currently works in the transportation field as an environmental engineer. Lovejoy is a husband and father. In his spare time, he enjoys reading and playing with his two sons.

In this episode Lovejoy Muchenje and Uri discuss:

- Your journey growing up with a stutter and the pivotal experiences, moments, shifts that made a difference

- What has changed and what has stayed the same (physically, communication-wise, relationships, job, family, etc...)

- What was memorable/helpful in your work with Uri Schneider

- What have you been doing with self-help and "giving back"

- Vision for the future

Resources and Links:

My Experience with Stuttering and Therapy – LJ Muchenje Article 

 

Host Bio: 

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

For more, visit www.schneiderspeech.com

Guest Bio: 

Matthew Bernucca is from Tampa, Florida but has spent the last 11 years in New York City. He graduated from the International Center of Photography in 2017 and has been pursuing a career in photography ever since. www.matthewbernucca.com Matthew co-leads the Brooklyn chapter NSA support group.

In this episode Matthew and Uri discuss:

-Growing-up

- Photography and the arts

- Most memorable moments

- Influential people in your life journey

- Psychotherapy v. Speech therapy

- Self-help community - when and how you get there

- Obstacles and breakthroughs

- Wisdom to share with others in their journeys

 

Resources and Links:

www.matthewbernucca.com

Upcoming events

Tips and Insights

Host Bio: 

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

For more, visit www.schneiderspeech.com

Guest Bio:

Barry Yeoman is an award-winning freelance journalist in Durham, North Carolina. He works in both print and audio, putting human faces on complex social and political issues. He also teaches journalism at Wake Forest University and Duke University. He has been involved in the stuttering self-help movement since 1992, and most recently wrote about stuttering and neurodiversity for The Baffler, and about Joe Biden’s stutter for The Nation. His web site is http://barryyeoman.com.

In this episode Barry and Uri discuss:

- Early years and growing-up

- Writing, journalism, and stuttering

- Most memorable experiences

- Influential people in your life journey

- Obstacles and breakthroughs

- Wisdom to share with others in their journeys

- Vision for the future

Resources and Links:

Barry Yoeman’s Website 

Our Stutter: Joe Biden, Brayden Harrington and Me

Upcoming events

Host Bio:

Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP passionately explores and develops practical ways for us to create our own success story. Delivering personalized experiences of communication care informed by leading professionals and influencers, Uri is re-imagining the next-level of speech-language therapy for people to benefit in real life. Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC -SLP is co-founder and leader at Schneider Speech Pathology and faculty at the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine.

For more, visit www.schneiderspeech.com