68 episodes
Proud Stutter Maya Chupkov
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- Society & Culture
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4.9 • 69 Ratings
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A podcast about changing how we understand and talk about stuttering, one conversation at a time.
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Stuttering As a Chief Scientist and Exploring Genetics
John Finn is Chief Scientific Officer at Tome Biosciences. John opens about his personal and professional journey as a person who stutters, including how it shaped his career in science, approach to public speaking, and interactions with his colleagues. He also talks about the science behind how genetics and stuttering connect.
Episode breakdown
00:00 “Rock of Hope” Sneak Preview
02:47 John Finn's Journey: From Stuttering to Scientific Breakthroughs
12:24 The Challenges and Triumphs of Public Speaking with a Stutter
24:36 Exploring the Genetics of Stuttering
28:58 Final Thoughts and Advice
In the episode
Learn more about ROCK OF HOPE
RSVP to the in-person documentary kickoff event in SF (May 16)
RSVP to the virtual documentary kickoff event on Zoom (May 17)
Learn about Isaac Bailey, guest speaker for the May 17 virtual event
Learn about John Finn, today’s episode guest
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TV Personality John Stossel Opens Up About His Stutter
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's Broadcast Journalism Career Journey & Facing His Stutter
06:07 His Time At Hollins Communication Reconstruction Center
09:47 Stuttering in Pop Culture
12:48 John's Reflections and Advice
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Stuttering In Tech: What It's Like To Be A Female Software Engineer With A Stutter
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 episode
Swathy's blog post
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Life With A Covert Stutter With Actor & Bestselling Author Jayne Amelia Larson
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's family dynamics, acting in Judging Amy, and her difficult experience with recording the audio version of her bestselling book, 'Driving the Saudis.'
Episode breakdown
00:50 Jayne's Journey with Stuttering and Covert Stuttering
02:12 The Challenges of Stuttering in Professional Voice Over Work
04:35 Family Dynamics and the Impact on Stuttering
20:26 The Complex Relationship Between Trauma and Stuttering
23:57 Exploring Acting as a Tool for Managing Stuttering
Updates
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About the host
Find Maya on IG: @Mayachupkov
Twitter: @Proudstutter
YouTube: @Proudstutter
LinkedIn: Maya-Chupkov
Facebook: @Proudstutter
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My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 2]
This episode is Part 2 of Proud Stutter's official launch party and reading in Los Angeles to celebrate its comic book, MY STUTTER: LIFE OF VERBAL TURBULENCE.
Episode breakdown06:05 The Power of Stuttering Communities
08:16 Discussion on the Creation of the Comic Book
08:51 Visual Representation in Stuttering
10:25 Making the Comic Book
13:26 Stuttering and Personal Growth
16:04 The Role of Speech Therapy in Stuttering
19:12 The Concept of Speech Diversity
27:47 The Evolution of Personal Attitudes Towards Stuttering
30:47 Proud Stutter's Documentary
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Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
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My Stutter: Life of Verbal Turbulence Comic Book Launch - LIVE from Octavia's Bookshelf [Part 1]
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.
Episode breakdown02:32 Event reflections with Julian
12:23 Part 1 of the event with guest speakers from the LA stuttering community
Proud Stutter updatesGet a copy of Proud Stutter's comic book while supplies last
Donate to Fund The Future of Stuttering Campaign to help de-stigmatize stuttering
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Customer Reviews
I’m a Stealth Stutterer
I had some teachers kind of sneak me into some random sessions with a speech therapist in elementary school, because I was in another program they didn’t think applied to me. I wasn’t really sure what I was in speech therapy for, because I didn’t have a lisp or anything. I didn’t notice my own stutter much at that time. I was painfully shy and for a long time associated it with being meek and unsure.
As an adult, it is a bit more obvious to tell what it is. Particularly bc of the tools I have found over time on my own to not get caught on words (my stutter is sometimes a little syllable repeat but mostly the caught in your mouth pause kind). Most people could know me for years and, unless they see me when I’m super sick or have a severe vitamin deficiency, they wouldn’t guess I stutter. I talk fast. If I get caught on a word, it’s so quick I’ll round back in my sentence and have other words in place. People just think I’m quirky and maybe have ADHD. Maybe I have that too, but the stutter is real. It gets really bad sometimes and can be frustrating. If I get frustrated on a sticky word too much, I won’t want to replace it and I’ll try to push through it. Probably not helpful. I don’t find my stutter to be embarrassing, but it can make people impatient. “Get to the point”. “Spit it out”. Or a few people have stuttered at me, and used an—also offensive—“dumb voice” to mock me. That was at an adult and done to be hurtful. It was.
I’ve long accepted my stutter, but I almost never talk about it. Actually, until about a year and a half ago where it got really prominent again due to stress and things. People are often surprised. But I feel like it takes a lot of pressure off a conversation to perform that ‘fluency’, and less pressure also (for me) makes me stutter less, or feel less need to round back over and over sentences to get the right words when the best word becomes a stopping point for me.
Thank you for this podcast. It’s novel, interesting, informative, and inspiring.
Amazing
This podcast is very informative and important today.I have never heard anyone talk about people who have trouble talking before. Really helps for people like me and you.keep up the great work.
Keep it up!
It’s a great show and it is very inspiring to hear about all these people who are all proud of themselves and their stutters! I love all the episodes so pls keep making them! This pod is so fire ♥️♥️♥️