Some Stutter, Luh!

Embracing Stuttering and Finding StrengthIn this episode of 'Some Stutter, Luh!', hosts Paul, Laura, and Greg are joined by Gifton Duffy, a brave individual who has navigated life with stuttering. Born in New Brunswick, Gifton has faced and managed his stuttering through sheer persistence. The episode delves into Gifton's journey, highlighting his travels and diverse experiences including working...

Exploring Grief and Stuttering with SLP Nicole Kulmaczewski | Some Stutter, Luh! In this episode of Some Stutter, Luh!, hosts Paul, Laura, and Greg welcome Nicole Kulmaczewski, a speech language pathologist from upstate New York and deputy executive director of myspeechhub.org. The discussion delves into Nicole's unique approach to working with people who stutter, focusing on grief therapy and cou...

Description:What happens when a speech-language pathologist also stutters? Some Stutter, luh! Welcomes Robert Kurliand, a trilingual SLP, neuroscience enthusiast and a person who stutters, who brings a mix of clinical expertise and personal insight on STUTTERING! Join us to know more about Robert’s refreshing perspective on stuttering treatment, emphasizing authentic communication, personalized th...

In this eye-opening episode of 'Some Stutter Luh!', hosts Paul, Laura and Greg welcome Molly Clarke, a speech language pathologist, to discuss the critical shortage of publicly funded speech language pathology (SLP) services in Newfoundland and Labrador. Molly shares her journey from starting her own clinic to becoming an advocate for more SLP positions in the public sector. She highlights...

Description:When life blocks you, do you break or build? In this episode, SSL! Welcomes Dr. Satyendra Srivastava who has built a community of courage! His journey started as a four-year-old who was bewildered by his first stammer, to a covert teenager hiding behind English synonyms, and ultimately a visionary who turned private struggle into global advocacy. His decision to blog in 2008 sparked th...

What if your greatest challenge became your greatest asset? In this compelling episode of "Some Stutter Luh!", David, a medical student at Queen’s University, shares how stuttering has shaped his path in medicine. He candidly discusses his journey through medical school interviews, learning to self-disclose with confidence, and adapting to new environments through trial and error. Let’s...

Description: In our third Persian episode in Some Stutter, Luh! podcast we welcome Ali Akbar Afzhuland, a 25-year-old engineer from Iran who has stuttered since middle school. He discusses societal misconceptions, the importance of awareness, and his experiences with different types of treatments. For anyone navigating a similar journey or seeking greater understanding of stuttering, this episode...

Description: In this special episode, Carolina and Sang, a long-distance couple in their mid-40s who both stutter, return to Some Stutter, Luh! for their fifth episode and third Valentine's special. As they celebrate nearly six years together, they reflect on the importance of communication, trust, and mutual support in their relationship. They share insights into navigating love and life with a s...

Description:In this episode of Some Stutter, Luh! podcast, Ben Pahl shares his journey with stuttering—from childhood speech therapy to fully embracing his speech today. He highlights the role of community, humour, and self-acceptance in overcoming stigma. Let’s listen to Ben who considers his stutter as part of his identity that has made him more confident and even memorable! Please "Like&qu...

Description: This episode of “Some Stutter, Luh!” podcast welcomes Alex Delgado, a writer and a person who stutters shares his story of transitioning from being a covert stutterer to embracing open stuttering. Listen to Alex’s story that highlights the importance of community, creativity, and a mindset shift in overcoming the stigma associated with stuttering. In this episode: 00:00 Intro 01:05 Ab...

This is Part 2 of a two-part interview. This episode of Some Stutter, Luh! podcast continues the conversation with Daniel Allen Cox, exploring his journey as writer of “I Felt the End Before it Came: Memoirs of a Queer Ex-Jehovah’s Witness.” and also a person who stutters. Daniel discusses his life experiences, including leaving the Jehovah's Witness community, his struggles with substance use, an...

Episode Description In this first episode of Season 6, Some Stutter, Luh! welcomes Richard Holmes, a person who stutters and a speech-language pathologist. In this episode, Richard talks about his journey from his childhood speech therapy, to becoming a speech-language pathologist (SLP) himself. Richard reflects on how stuttering affected his self-perception, interactions, professional development...

Description: This episode of Some Stutter, Luh! podcast welcomes Dr. Kelly Wright, an experimental social linguist and scholar-activist, who identifies as a Black, biracial, queer woman. She discusses her work on linguistic justice, focusing on how language ideologies impact marginalized communities, particularly Black individuals. Dr. Wright's key message is that language reflects our whole selve...

Description: Some Stutter, Luh! Welcomes Dr. Hazel Price, a lecturer in English language at the University of Salford, and author of "The Language of Mental Illness: Corpus Linguistics and the Construction of Mental Illness in the Press". She shares her insights about the intersection of language, media, and mental health, emphasizing the critical role of linguistics in understanding and...

Description: Some Stutter, Luh! welcomes Kris Conlin who shares her personal experience with dyscalculia. She emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about dyscalculia and the need for better support systems in education. Kris recommends others to follow their passion to maintain mental wellbeing! Notes: Kris explains her challenges with dyscalculia, a branch of dyslexia that affects the br...

This episode of SSL! presents Helme’s journey from misdiagnosis to proper treatment of Wilson's disease, which can cause various symptoms including speech difficulties like dysarthria and dysphasia. Let’s learn about his challenges and coping strategies. Notes: Helme discusses how Wilson's disease, a condition affecting copper metabolism, affects daily activities, work, and relationships,...

About Steff: I am a speech-language pathologist who stutters in the United States. My brother has stuttered since the age of six (child-onset) and me since the age of 36 due to a brain injury. I am also a person that lives with chronic lung disease- and stuttering support groups helped me find myself and navigate this lung disease journey as a young career woman, wife and mother- more than lung su...

This episode was recorded in Persian. An English translation is provided on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@somestutterluh This special episode of SSL! podcast presents the cultural perceptions of stuttering in Iran. As a person who stutter, a speech therapist and the founder of the first stuttering-focused startup in Iran, GREEN SPEECH, Amir covers various aspects of stuttering, inc...

Description: This bilingual episode of SSL! Podcast narrates Mounah Bizri’s inspiring journey who overcame disabilities like dysgraphia, dyspraxia, stuttering, and ADHD. Mounah founded “Eloquence de la Différence” in 2019, a nonprofit organization that offers a public speaking platform for individuals with disabilities to communicate freely and authentically. Mounah highlights the importance of se...

Greg chats with Carolina and Sang, a long distance couple who were brought - and kept - together by stuttering.

S5E3: Sean BW Parker  Description: In this episode, Some Stutter, Luh! welcomes Sean BW Parker, a British writer, artist, musician, and academic specializing in cultural theory and justice reform to discuss his recently published book, "Compelling Speech: The Stammering Enigma." Sean shares his personal experience with stammering, highlighting the challenges he faced and the various ther...

Today, October 22, 2020 is International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD). I’d like to take a few moments out of your time to share a recent experience that happened to me when I was asked about the significance and importance of ISAD.   My name is Greg O’Grady. I am Chair of the Newfoundland and Labrador Stuttering Association, Host of SOME STUTTER, LUH!. I am also a professional stutterer, who sp...

Transcript: S5E2 Kellina Powell.docx Description: In this episode of Some Stutter Luh! we welcome Kellina Powell, a writer, professional coach and advocate specializing in mental health and empowerment for young adults with disabilities. Kellina shares her journey and lived experiences as a hard of hearing individual. She became a coach to empower young adults with disabilities, especially in the...