A podcast about changing how we understand and talk about stuttering, one conversation at a time.

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John Stossel, renowned TV personality and reporter, shares the challenges he faced in his broadcast journalism career and what led him to seek help with his fluency.03:09 John Stossel&#39;s Broadcast Journalism Career Journey &amp; Facing His Stutter06:07 His Time At Hollins Communication Reconstruction Center09:47 Stuttering in Pop Culture12:48 John&#39;s Reflections and Advice Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

TV Personality John Stossel Opens Up About His Stutter

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Swathi grew up in India speaking multiple languages. She talks with Maya about how her stuttering influenced interactions, often prompting language shifts. Transitioning into her career as a software engineer, Swathi finds solace in a supportive workplace environment, sharing her experiences through writing to advocate for inclusivity. In this episodeSwathy&#39;s <a href="https://medium.com/@swathy28/those-two-sentences-9121defc0fae" rel="nofollow">blog post</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering In Tech: What It's Like To Be A Female Software Engineer With A Stutter

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Jayne Amelia Larson is an actor, voiceover artist, bestselling author and podcaster. Jayne shares with Maya her journey of covert stuttering and her struggle with being open about her stutter over the course of her career. They also talk about Jayne&#39;s family dynamics, acting in Judging Amy, and her difficult experience with recording the audio version of her bestselling book, &#39;Driving the Saudis.&#39; Episode breakdown00:50 Jayne&#39;s Journey with Stuttering and Covert Stuttering02:12 The Challenges of Stuttering in Professional Voice Over Work04:35 Family Dynamics and the Impact on Stuttering20:26 The Complex Relationship Between Trauma and Stuttering23:57 Exploring Acting as a Tool for Managing Stuttering Updates<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/reward_step2/MjAyNzg3/104762" rel="nofollow">Get a copy of Proud Stutter&#39;s comic book</a> while supplies lastWant to be in the credits of Proud Stutter&#39;s documentary? <a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg4NTcw" rel="nofollow">Make a donation here.</a> About the hostFind Maya on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">@Mayachupkov</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FProudStutter" rel="nofollow">@Proudstutter</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@proudstutter" rel="nofollow">@Proudstutter</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayachupkov" rel="nofollow">Maya-Chupkov</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ProudStutter" rel="nofollow">@Proudstutter</a>You can buy <a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/shop" rel="nofollow">Proud Stutter merch</a> on our website Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Life With A Covert Stutter With Actor & Bestselling Author Jayne Amelia Larson

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This episode is Part 2 of Proud Stutter&#39;s official launch party and reading in Los Angeles to celebrate its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE. <h3>Episode breakdown</h3>06:05 The Power of Stuttering Communities08:16 Discussion on the Creation of the Comic Book08:51 Visual Representation in Stuttering10:25 Making the Comic Book13:26 Stuttering and Personal Growth16:04 The Role of Speech Therapy in Stuttering19:12 The Concept of Speech Diversity27:47 The Evolution of Personal Attitudes Towards Stuttering30:47 Proud Stutter&#39;s Documentary <h3>Proud Stutter updates</h3><a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/reward_step2/MjAyNzg3/104762" rel="nofollow">Get a copy</a> of Proud Stutter&#39;s comic book while supplies last<a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ProudStutter" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://pod.link/1588336626" rel="nofollow">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://proudstutter.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=5311f4522e&u=8c4d15cffee4bd3785d738db4" rel="nofollow">E-Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/shop" rel="nofollow">Shop</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 2]

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Proud Stutter celebrated the official launch of its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE, on February 12, 2024. Proud Stutter hit the road and went to Pasadena, California to bring the Los Angeles stuttering community together to talk about the comic book and stuttering stories. We were also joined by some special guest speakers from the Los Angeles stuttering community. <h3>Episode breakdown</h3>02:32 Event reflections with Julian12:23 Part 1 of the event with guest speakers from the LA stuttering community <h3>Proud Stutter updates</h3><a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/reward_step2/MjAyNzg3/104762" rel="nofollow">Get a copy</a> of Proud Stutter&#39;s comic book while supplies last<a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ProudStutter" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://pod.link/1588336626" rel="nofollow">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://proudstutter.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=5311f4522e&u=8c4d15cffee4bd3785d738db4" rel="nofollow">E-Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/shop" rel="nofollow">Shop</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 1]

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Lorenzo Becerra is a college freshman who stutters. He is studying to be a speech pathologist. When he thinks about his future, he envisions a happy life. But, he didn’t always see his stutter as something to be proud of. “I put some of my self worth in speaking. And since I couldn&#39;t speak that well, my self worth was down.”How do you find self-worth with a stutter?  <h3>Episode breakdown</h3>02:39 Lorenzo and Maya’s Stuttering Experiences04:12 The Power Behind Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone07:19 The Importance of Having A Support System10:16 The Power of Visualization11:40 Shifting Views on Stuttering22:05 The Struggle of Fitting In26:44 Empowerment and Role Models29:50 The Power of the Stuttering Community <h3>Proud Stutter updates</h3>Attend Proud Stutter&#39;s event this Monday, Feb. 12 in <a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/events/proud-stutter-community-comedy-event-9c4rr" rel="nofollow">Pasadena, CA</a><a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ProudStutter" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://pod.link/1588336626" rel="nofollow">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://proudstutter.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=5311f4522e&u=8c4d15cffee4bd3785d738db4" rel="nofollow">E-Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/shop" rel="nofollow">Shop</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

A College Freshman Who Stutters Talks About Finding Self Worth

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Sammar Farooqi is a person who stutters based in Dubai. He’s an executive at SAP where he explains complex technology to people on a daily basis. Sammar shares his experiences with stuttering starting from his childhood, the mocking he faced, and how he used a traumatic event to motivate himself to become a successful communicator in the technology space.  He offers some communication techniques that have helped him navigate the corporate world and how he adapted to a new communication environment during the pandemic. Episode breakdown02:21 Sammar&#39;s Childhood Memories and Stuttering05:04 Turning Trauma into Motivation07:04 Communication and Delivery08:17 Navigating Stuttering in a Corporate World11:11 Communication Techniques in the Workplace20:15 Adapting Communication Techniques during COVID-1921:59 Stuttering in the Workplace About the guest<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammarfarooqi/" rel="nofollow">Connect with Sammar</a> on LinkedIn About the hostFind Maya on IG: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">@Mayachupkov</a>Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FProudStutter" rel="nofollow">@Proudstutter</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@proudstutter" rel="nofollow">@Proudstutter</a>LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayachupkov" rel="nofollow">Maya-Chupkov</a>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ProudStutter" rel="nofollow">@Proudstutter</a>You can buy <a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/shop" rel="nofollow">Proud Stutter merch</a> on our website Support Proud Stutter by making <a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/donate/MTUzOTE2" rel="nofollow">a tax deductible one-time donation or becoming a recurring donor</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering At Work: How A Childhood Memory Transformed A Career

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David Mayan, aka emcdouble, is a professional recording artist based in Queens, New York. He also stutters. David shares how he initially used music as a form of therapy to manage his stuttering and how this later formed the basis for his versatile musical style, melding elements of hip hop, Spanish music, and electronic fusions. Episode breakdown02:56 Stuttering and Music03:46 Growing Up with Stuttering08:01 Stuttering and Parenting09:24 Stuttering and Language Learning13:09 Music, Stuttering, and Identity15:46 Stuttering and Public Perception18:21 Final Thoughts From the episodeCheck out David’s new mixtape and more of his music <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5r9Q8jURuLuZ4HuLEzzLwd" rel="nofollow">on Spotify</a>. Attend Proud Stutter&#39;s event in <a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/events/proud-stutter-community-comedy-event-9c4rr" rel="nofollow">Pasadena, CA</a>Track at the beginning of the episode: JUJUMADEIT - Slain Cypher ft. Various EmceesHost &amp; Producer &amp; Editor: Maya Chupkov <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Connect with Maya and Proud Stutter: <a href="https://twitter.com/ProudStutter" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/" rel="nofollow">Website</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayachupkov/" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="https://pod.link/1588336626" rel="nofollow">Subscribe</a> | <a href="https://proudstutter.us5.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=5311f4522e&u=8c4d15cffee4bd3785d738db4" rel="nofollow">E-Newsletter</a> | <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/shop" rel="nofollow">Shop</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering and Music: Interview with emcdouble, professional recording artist

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Host of Proud Stutter Maya recaps Proud Stutter’s annual gala with some clips from the evening, featuring special guests Senator Scott Wiener and San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston. She also looks back on some of Proud Stutter’s biggest moments from 2023 and more! Part 1: Proud Stutter&#39;s Gala01:33 Julian&#39;s Speech: The Silence of Stuttering06:12 Sarah&#39;s Story: Overcoming Fear and Embracing Stuttering10:40 Johnny&#39;s Journey: Finding Community and Advocacy15:12 Zainab&#39;s Poetry: Expressing Pain and Resilience17:58 Supervisor Dean Preston22:49 Senator Scott Wiener Part 224:35 Proud Stutter&#39;s Achievements and Highlights of 202327:27 Adriana&#39;s Story: A Story of Resilience29:31 Looking Forward to 2024 In this episode<a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/shop" rel="nofollow">Proud Stutter’s comic book</a><a href="https://www.store.bookleafpub.com/product-page/boundless" rel="nofollow">Zainab’s book of poetry</a><a href="https://mailchi.mp/proudstutter/proud-stutter-is-up-for-an-award-9434018" rel="nofollow">2023 Proud Stutter Highlights</a><a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg4NTcw" rel="nofollow">Make an end of year tax deductible gift to Proud Stutter</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Embracing Speech Diversity: Proud Stutter gala clips, 2023 Highlights & More

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Keegan Murphy thought he outgrew his childhood stutter, until a traumatic event triggered its return.Not only does Keegan share his experience with his stuttering popping back up unexpectedly, but he also talks about the challenges and frustrations of stuttering in corporate America and how seeking professional help transformed his view on his stutter and helped get him out of his deep depression.Keegan is now doing stuttering advocacy within his workplace by creating an employee resource group for employees who identify as neurodiverse and trying to expand his insurance plan to include speech therapy.Episode Resources<ul><li><a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/post-gala" rel="nofollow">Proud Stutter Gala Recap</a></li><li><a href="https://www.proudstutter.org/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Support Proud Stutter&#39;s Documentary</a></li></ul> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Keegan outgrew a childhood stutter, until a traumatic event triggered its return.

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Isaac Bailey is a stutterer, author, and professor. His book, &#39;My Brother Moochie&#39;, details his family&#39;s struggles after his eldest brother was sentenced to life imprisonment.Isaac talks about growing up poor, black, and with a stutter in the South, his traumatic family history, and his realization that being a stutterer is a part of his identity rather than an impediment. He also opens up about how he turned to writing, as it granted him a different way of sharing his voice. Isaac offers advice about being comfortable with your stutter and the importance of knowing that your voice matters, no matter how you talk.01:26 Growing up with a stutter 09:49 On the road to acceptance14:02 Stuttering and journalism 17:38 Isaac&#39;s book, My Brother Moochie22:02 Dating with a stutter and finding support from his wife27:38 Isaac&#39;s final thoughts and advice  Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Navigating Stuttering, Poverty, and Racism in the American South

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Steven Anthopoulos is the director and writer of “Voice Activated,” a short film that has won 11 awards, a Tribeca selected film, and is eligible for an Academy Award. Steven talks about how he got the idea for his film, which revolves around a florist with a stutter interacting with a voice-activated car, and how filmmaking has helped him accept his stutter and face it head on. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfcrLk_BGvA" rel="nofollow">Watch Voice Activated</a>, Steven&#39;s award-winning film<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTk1ODYy" rel="nofollow">Buy Tickets</a> for Proud Stutter&#39;s Community Comedy Night ft. Nina GWhere: Peacock Lounge/San FranciscoWhen: Thursday, December 7, doors open at 6:30pm<a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Director of Award Winning Film "Voice Activated," And How He Found Comfort In His Stutter

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Julian Benabides is Proud Stutter’s special guest, and he just happens to be Maya’s neighbor.Julian talks about his experience stuttering in foreign countries and what it’s been like collaborating on Proud Stutter’s comic book called &#34;My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence.&#34;Maya and Julian also talk about their experience door knocking in their neighborhood to spread the word about Proud Stutter’s annual gala.<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTk1ODYy" rel="nofollow">Buy Tickets</a> for Proud Stutter&#39;s Community Comedy Night ft. Nina GWhere: Peacock Lounge/San FranciscoWhen: Thursday, December 7, doors open at 6:30pm <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering in a foreign country and creating "My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence"

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Steven Tallas might stutter in the human world, but in the dog world, he is completely fluent.Maya speaks with Steven about his journey to becoming a professional dog trainer and how he never let his stutter get in the way of his dreams.Jay Feinstein, the co-host for this episode, is a Senior Podcast Producer for WBUR, Boston&#39;s public radio station. <a href="http://venturedogtraining.com" rel="nofollow">Learn more about Steven and his dog training practice</a> <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/fund-stuttering-future-campaign" rel="nofollow">Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering</a> Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering As A Dog Trainer

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Kai Caragenis is a father of a young girl. In this bonus episode of Proud Stutter, he shares his feelings around being adequate enough to be a father, how the King’s Speech changed his relationship with his stutter, and how breathing techniques helped his speech. Host &amp; Producer: Maya Chupkov<a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/gala" rel="nofollow">Save the date</a> (12/7/2023) for Proud Stutter’s 1st Annual Gala + Community Comedy Event in San Francisco<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTg4NTcw" rel="nofollow">Support Proud Stutter’s Mini Series</a> Crowdfunding Campaign  Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering and Challenging Inadequacy

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Maya is back to answer your questions ranging from TV shows, public speaking tips, navigating her stutter, and more. Host &amp; Producer: Maya ChupkovEditor: Quinn Greenhaus <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/events/proud-stutter-community-comedy-event" rel="nofollow">Save the date</a> (12/6/2023) for Proud Stutter’s 1st Annual Gala + Community Comedy Event in San Francisco<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUzOTE2" rel="nofollow">Support Proud Stutter</a> by becoming a recurring donor via Flipcause<a href="https://vote.signalaward.com/PublicVoting#/2023/individual-episodes/general/most-inspirational-podcast" rel="nofollow">Vote for Proud Stutter</a> to win a Signal Award for ‘Most Inspirational Podcast’<a href="https://www.trashcompod.com/guests/maya-chupkov/" rel="nofollow">Listen to Maya talk about Star Wars</a> on Trash Compactor Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering Mailbag: Answering Your Questions About Pride, Acceptance, and Beyond

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Jay Jordan and Jesse Vasquez are back on the pod this week. Jay talks about how his identity as a person who stutters intersects with his criminal record identity. Jesse and Jay both share a passion for de-stigmatizing the narrative surrounding people who are incarcerated and those that have come out of prison.You can listen to Part 1 of this episode <a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/proud-stutter-season-2-episode-21" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Host: Maya ChupkovGuest Co-Host: Jesse VasquezGuest: Jay JordanSound Designer: Leo Maymind<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUzOTE2" rel="nofollow">Support Proud Stutter by making a tax-deductible donation here.</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

De-stigmatizing stuttering and incarceration

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Jay Jordan, a person who stutters, has devoted his life after incarceration to challenging the stigma surrounding criminal records. For the first time ever, Jay opens up publicly about what it was like serving seven-years in prison with a stutter. He talks about a life changing experience that led him to coming to terms with his stutter and his purpose. Post-incarceration, Jay faced rejection when it came to jobs and getting an apartment. But Jay developed a high level of resilience with having a debilitating stuttering as a child. Since then, he has learned to lean into his stutter, now leading one of the largest advocacy organizations in the country where he speaks publicly on a daily basis. Jesse Vasquez is guest co-host. He leads Friends of San Quentin News and provides a platform for incarcerated individuals to share their stories and be heard. By elevating these voices, Jesse hopes to draw attention to the issues within the criminal justice system and work towards meaningful reform.Both Jay and Jesse&#39;s personal experiences with incarceration have shaped their dedication to transforming the criminal justice system. They understand the impact that the system can have on individuals and their families, and they use their platforms to advocate for change and support those affected. Their work very much reflects what Proud Stutter is trying to do with the stuttering community: addressing the stigma and striving for a more equitable and just world.Mentioned in the episode:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQ_PZIYlAN4" rel="nofollow">Jay on the Problem with Jon Stewart</a></li><li><a href="https://asj.allianceforsafetyandjustice.org/" rel="nofollow">Alliance for Safety &amp; Justice</a></li><li><a href="https://www.friendsofsanquentinnews.org/" rel="nofollow">Friends of San Quentin News</a></li></ul> Host: Maya ChupkovGuest Co-Host: Jesse VasquezGuest: Jay JordanSound Designer: Leo Maymind<a href="https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUzOTE2" rel="nofollow">Support Proud Stutter by making a tax-deductible donation here.</a> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Jay Jordan Navigated Incarceration With A Stutter. Now He’s Transforming the Criminal Justice System.

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For this special bonus episode of Proud Stutter, Maya is rebroadcasting an episode from the Beyond Awareness podcast.Host Diana Pastora Carson interviews Maya and they talk about the intersections between inclusive education and supporting people who stutter in and outside the classroom.In this episode:<ul><li>Diana&#39;s TedTalk, &#34;<a href="https://www.ted.com/talks/diana_carson_walking_with_joaquin" rel="nofollow">Walking with Joaquin</a>,&#34; chronicles her family&#39;s journey to bring home her brother after living in an institution for 15 years.</li><li><a href="https://www.proudstutter.com/gallery" rel="nofollow">Proud Stutter&#39;s Virtual Art Gallery</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gobeyondawareness.com/podcasts/beyond-awareness-disability-awareness-that-matters" rel="nofollow">Beyond Awareness Podcast</a></li></ul> Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Inclusive Education & Stuttering: Beyond Awareness Rebroadcast

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Blaise Ventura, a 20-year-old person who stutters, joins Maya to talk about blocking, his journey towards self-improvement, dating, and how FOMO can play into anxiety. Blocking is a form of stuttering that is extremely misunderstood and Blaise offers a unique perspective around his acceptance of his stutter that many people, especially young people, may find relatable.He also discusses his participation in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to change his thought patterns and reduce anxiety related to his stutter. Support this podcast at — <a rel='payment' href='https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content'>https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-content</a>

Stuttering and Breaking Through Blocking

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