Stammer Stories

To celebrate the year and the festive season, we have a very special guest on Stammer Stories. That is Sharon Gaffka! Some may know Sharon from Love Island but actually, Sharon does lots of interesting projects that not many people realise. Even though Sharon doesn’t have a stammer, it was really interesting to hear her perspective on stammering and also her thoughts about the stigma. Congratulati...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Pixie Price. Pixie has a stammer and is doing some really inspiring work in the stammer community. In this episode we discuss Pixie’s stammer journey, the stigma around stammering, We also talk about Pixie’s awareness on social media and how she talks about her stammer and her tics Please make sure to give...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Megan Tomkies. Megan has a stammer and is doing some really inspiring work in the stammer community. In this episode we discuss Megan’s stammer journey, the stigma around stammering, Megan has helped release a badge in M&S that has a sign which means the person you are talking has a stammer. Please make...

This week's episode is very special. Not only are we celebrating our first ever live recording it is also International Stammering Awareness Day! In this special episode, I am joined by the incredible Jessie Yendle aka Mimi Darling Beauty, Jessie share’s her stammer story but also we talk about the reality of having a stammer. It was also a huge speaking challenge for both of us as we had a live a...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Puneet Singhal. Puneet has a stammer and is doing some really inspiring work in the stammer community. In this episode we discuss Puneet’s stammer journey, the stigma around stammering, Puneet’s set up for people with a stammer and what it’s like living in India with a stammer. Please make sure to give us a...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Joe Dilling. Joe has a stammer and is a PT. In this episode we discuss Joe’s stammer journey, the stigma around stammering, Joe’s content on social media but also we talk about motivation and how fitness can change your perspective. This is a really inspiring episode for those that do and don’t stammer. Ple...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Matt Sloper. Matt doesn’t have a stammer and he is the Head Coach at Carbon Coaching. In this episode we discuss Matt’s thoughts on stammering but also we talk about motivation and how fitness can change your perspective. This is a really inspiring episode for those that do and don’t stammer. Please make su...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Neda Sahebelm. This is a special episode for me as Neda was my coach during my apprenticeship with Multiverse. Neda doesn’t have a stammer however we talk about our experiences of working together and how my stammer has changed her perspective on the topic. We also discuss the stigma around the topic, advic...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode, I am joined by Jamie Hawkey. Jamie has a stammer and works as a Canon Theologian and Chaplain to the Queen at Westminster Abbey. In this episode, we discuss Jamie’s stammer and what it’s like in his work as it’s a role around public speaking! Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Zak Villeneuve-Snell. As Zak doesn’t stammer, we talk about his views on the topic but also our experience working together at the TEDxSurreyUniversity Refresh event. We also cover all things bullying and the triggers of stammering. Fun Fact! Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening t...

Welcome to a very special episode of Stammer Stories! Not only is it a birthday special for me, but this episode is also our first partnership for the podcast. For this episode, we have very excitingly joined up with Noala. We are joined by Rachael Iaquinto, a Speech & Language Therapist and a Noala Ambassador. We discuss her career, my SLT journey with my stammer, her perspectives on the stig...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Nina Concepcion. Nina was one of the other TEDx speakers and I knew from the moment I spoke to her, she needed to come on the podcast. As she doesn’t stammer, we discuss her views on stammering and but also our shared experience of TEDx. Here is a bit of info about Nina: Nina Concepcion, is a Sales Coach, Trainer, Spea...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Jordan Kevan. We discuss Jordan’s stammer and what it was like growing up. Jordan has a very interesting role at Liverpool FC and we talk about how his stammer affects it. We also cover all things bullying and the triggers of stammering. Fun Fact! We are both Stambassadors for Action for Stammering Children. You can fi...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Edward Lynch. We discuss Edward’s stammer and what it was like growing up. As Edward is in school we talk about what it’s like being a student of someone who stammers. We also cover all things bullying and the triggers of stammering. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Kerry-Ann Goode! We discuss Kerry-Ann’s stammer and what it was like growing up, we also discuss her job and how her stammer affects it. Kerry-Ann has a really interesting stammering history in her family so we touch on that. We also cover all things bullying and the triggers of stammering. Please make sure to give us...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Ethan Remorino! We discuss Ethan’s stammer and what it was like growing up, we also discuss his new job which is Cabin Crew at TUI and how his stammer affects it. We also cover all things bullying and the triggers of stammering. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on but...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Paul Gerrard! We discuss Paul’s stammer and what it was like growing up, we also discuss his job which is a Campaigns and Public Affairs Director at the Co-op and how his stammer affects it. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on but also on our Instagram, TikTok and Twit...

 Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Shil Shanghavi! We discuss Shil’s stammer and what it was like growing up, we also discuss his job as a public speaker. Here is a bit more about Shil. Shil is a public speaking specialist, storyteller and a highly regarded speaker coach. What makes Shil's achievements remarkable is his lifelong battle with a seve...

 Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by James Hayden! We discuss Adam’s stammer and what it was like growing up, we also discuss he amazing work for the stammer community as well. We talk about his TED talk and his book that he has written as well. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on but also on our Instagr...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this episode, I am joined by Adam Wright! We discuss Adam’s stammer and what it was like growing up, we also discuss he amazing work for the stammer community as well. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on but also on our Instagram, TikTok and Twitter page. If you would also like to be a guest, plea...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories! In this special episode, I am joined by America’s Got Talent runners up and stand up comedian Drew Lynch! In this episode we discuss how Drew got a stammer after a sports accident. We also talk about his comedy career and his time on AGT. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on but also on our Instagram,...

 Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode, I am joined by Jess Davies from Mimi Darling Beauty. Jess has a stammer and has recently gone viral on TikTok with over 28.3 million likes and 1.7 million followers on TikTok. One of the videos about her stammer has been viewed over 36.6 million views! In this episode, we discuss Jess’s stammer, her beauty business but...

Welcome to the next episode of Stammer Stories with a guest! In this episode I am joined by Pete Lee. Pete has a stammer and has done his whole life. In this episode we discuss Pete’s stammer but also how his twin stammers as well. We talk about his stammer but also how he wants to work on his public speaking. Please make sure to give us a follow on whatever platform you are listening to this on b...

To celebrate the new year, we have a very special guest on Stammer Stories. That is Samira Ahmed! Some may know Samira for being a presenter at the BBC. She presents Front Row on Radio 4 and Newswatch on BBC1 and used to present Channel 4 News. Samira herself doesn’t stammer but her son does so we cover the topic from a different perspective. In this episode we discuss Samira’s story of being a pa...

To celebrate the year and the festive season, we have a very special guest on Stammer Stories. That is Ed Balls! Some may know Ed as a member of cabinet in parliament or even on Strictly. Not many people know that Ed stammers, he only realised he had one in his early forties. In this episode we discuss Ed’s stammering story, how it has affected him in his career but also the work he does for the M...