The Stuttering Springboard

Vince Vawter: Stoicism - "be indifferent to the things that make no difference"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:05:44 -0400

Meet Vince Vawter, renowned author, former newspaper editor and a person who stutters. In this podcast Vince shares his wisdom from his lifelong journey as a person who stutters, much of which he captures in his four books, starting with Paperboy, the story of an 11 year old paperboy and his challenges as a boy who stutters. This podcast dives deep into his most recent book: The Stuttering Stoic, where Vince shares the philosophy that has shaped his and Brian's adult lives for the better. Brian and Vince dive deep into Marcus Aurelius and Seneca and how the messages from ancient philosophers can help us today. Vince's favorite Marcus quote, "Be indifferent to the things that make no difference" speaks to why we shouldn't worry about the things we can't control. Seneca's quote: "we suffer more in our imagination about the future than the event itself" likely resonates with all people who stutter. This podcast is about overcoming, not curing, your stutter by finding your voice.

Vince Vawter, a native of Memphis and a person who stutters, retired after a 40-year career in newspapers, most recently as the president and publisher of the Evansville (Ind.) Courier & Press.
He attended Louisiana State University, Rhodes College of Memphis, the University of Memphis and the University of Tennessee in Knoxville.
Books:
• Paperboy
• Copyboy
• Manboy
• The Stuttering Stoic

Luke McCann, CPA, ABV: "My Stutter Makes Me Unforgettable"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 22:13:30 -0400

Meet Luke McCann, a Vice President at Valuation Research Corporation and a person who stutters. Luke performs a wide range of financial advisory work in the business valuation sector.

In this educational, high energy and yes, at times emotional (that's Brian!) podcast, Luke shapes how:

He moved from just focusing on tools to focusing on tools and acceptance.
His powerful experience working with his speech pathologist
How voluntary stuttering helped him with desensitization
How disclosure makes him feel more authentic.
And most importantly... how his stutter makes him unforgettable!

Luke Graduated from Baylor University, holds both a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation and an Accredited in Business Valuation (ABV) credential. He is passionate about staying active and engaged in my community.

Caryn Herring, Ph.D: It's good to have FRIENDS who stutter.

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:47:07 -0500

This podcast covers so much ground from being a covert stutterer in high school and starting therapy for the first time, to becoming an SLP who stutters and leading Friends, The National Association of Young People Who Stutter. This podcast is for people who stutter, parents of kids who stutter and all friends of people who stutter. It takes a deep look at the mind of a person who stutters and what truly works!

Caryn Herring, Ph.D., CCC-SLP is a person who stutters, a speech-language pathologist, and the Executive Director of the non-profit support organization Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter. Caryn also, privately, treats children and adults who stutter. She graduated with her PhD from Michigan State University, her MS from Purdue University, and her BA from the University of Pittsburgh.

Joe Donaher, Ph.D is the Program Director for Research and Academics at the Center for Childhood Communication at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia. Joe is also a co-founder of The Stuttering Springboard!

Tim Fox: In Certain Moments, It's Everything

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:00:00 -0500

Meet Tim Fox, a highly successful insurance professional who stutters. Tim shares his journey as a person who stutters, from "round robin reading" to a highly important business presentation. Tim has learned to manage his stutter well, but he also shares that at times, "it's everything". Tim and Brian explore life as a "covert" stutterer"... hiding it at all costs. They talk about the importance of disclosure and being grateful to having found a community of wonderful people who stutter. Don't go it alone.

Stuttering: A Father's Perspective

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 04:00:00 -0500

In this episode, the fathers of two young men who stutter, Bob Rafferty and Dan Quinn, discuss their sons' experiences and resilience in managing their speech challenges. Brian Nolan, also a father of two sons who stutter, shares his own journey as a parent and a lifelong stutterer, and why he became an advocate later in life. What's extra special here is that Bob and Dan are the fathers of Kevin Rafferty and Conor Quinn, two Board members of the Stuttering Springboard who are changing the perception of stuttering and what it feels like to be a person who stutters.

The message from the dads: "let them". Let them be them. Don't try and fix your children. Help them build confidence by focusing on what they do well.

Kevin Rafferty: A New Level of Acceptance!

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome back Kevin. Since we last spoke Kevin's career has taken off, both in the profit and nonprofit world. In business, Kevin's journey as a wealth manager with GVA Wealth Management has taken off. Brian now uses Kevin as well and says that "nobody will work harder for you than Kevin". In the nonprofit world, Kevin is the Treasurer of The Stuttering Springboard, the new organization that was formerly known as The Noan Stuttering Foundation (listen to the podcast for more details!). Kevin explains his professional journey, through college, internships and his new level of acceptance of his stutter. His advice: disclose, disclose, disclose. It will change your world. Enjoy the podcast!

Pat Festa: Stuttering Activist

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

There is a lot of silence around stuttering. Many of us who stutter spent years running from it and doing everything possible to hide it… to “not be found out”. It was the stigma, how people think about people who stutter, that forced us into hiding. So, we don’t talk, we switch words and avoidance becomes our operating system. With some of us, like Pat Festa, our guest today, the light bulb goes off; the realization that we have to become activists for people who stutter, to educate the world about what it means to be a person who stutters in a fluent world. Pat is our neighbor, from Collegeville, just a few towns over. The beauty of this experience is that Pat, a young adult who stutters, found us, because we at the Nolan Stuttering Foundation have decided to stop hiding and to start educating the world. Pat is doing some exciting things. He is a teacher, an actor and about to launch a new program called “Stutter4You”. I’m joined by Pat and my associate John McDermott. John is on the Board of NSF as well as a Master Sergeant in the US Air force. Enjoy the podcast!

Aidan Marshall-Cort: His Journey, His Message and the Concept of “Reverse Shame”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 09 Oct 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Meet Aidan Marchall-Cort: Co-Chapter Leader of the National Stuttering Association's DC Chapter and the Young Adult Committee Chair for the entire organization. Aidan is also founder of the support group/interview series called Manifest - a community and space for black men who stutter. This is a podcast that should provide hope for all young people who stutter as Aiden is proudly leading the way in educating the community on what it means to be a person who stutters. He is also speaking to classes of speech and language pathology students, addressing the trauma associated with stuttering and defining what he calls “Reverse Shame”. Enjoy the podcast!

Bridging Voices Across the Atlantic: Inaugural Clonakilty Stuttering Leadership Exchange Empowers Young Leaders

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Wed, 24 Sep 2025 23:28:17 -0400

U.S. and Irish participants unite in Ireland for cultural immersion, leadership training, and a celebration of stuttering pride.

The inaugural Clonakilty Stuttering Leadership Exchange brought together 17 young adults who stutter from the United States and Ireland for a groundbreaking program promoting personal growth, acceptance, and leadership development.

From August 1–8, 2025, participants traveled from Philadelphia to Ireland, where they immersed themselves in the country’s rich culture, sports, and history, while engaging in transformative leadership workshops and team-building activities. The program’s mission extended beyond cultural exchange—its goal was to identify and equip future leaders who happen to stutter with the tools, confidence, and vision to make a difference in their communities.

Take a listen as members of the trip share lessons learned the amazing express they shared together!

Jake Sniras: "A bold young leader heads off to college to become best version of himself"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Meet Jake Sniras, a recent graduate of Garnet Valley High School in Glen Mills, PA and incoming Freshman at Wilkes College. Jake was the leading boys scorer in Basketball at Garnet Valley and will be joining the Wilkes College basketball team. Brian had the privilege of recently traveling to Ireland with Jake as part of the Clonakilty Stuttering Leadership Exchange. This podcast spans two timeframes: the day before Jake left for Wilkes and three weeks into his college life. We explore the leadership lessons he learned as part of the leadership program, his anticipation of college and then in part two, Jake shares the reality of college life, as a young person who stutters. Over the last several years Brian has watched Jake mature into a wonderful young man and he is confident that Jake will be one of our great future leaders!

Kyle Pelkey, M.S., CCC-SLP: “The Role of the Brain in Desensitizing Ourselves to our Stutter”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Kyle Pelkey is a Speech and language pathologist at the Chmela Communication Center in Illinois. Kyle is also a person who stutters. In this deeply educational podcast, Kyle joins the Stuttering Springboard Career Peer Group to talk about how the brain governs our reaction to our stutter. In technical terms, it’s the neuroscience behind emotional reactivity (ie: stress responses). The group discusses the power of mindfulness and pseudo stuttering to control how we think about stuttering.

Kyle is forever grateful for the relationship with his mentor Kristin Chmela, Owner and Director of Chmela Communication Center and a leader in the field of stuttering therapy.

Bill Peters: “Just Get Up There and Throw Your Best Pitch”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 23:51:14 -0400

William (Bill) Peters is a Denver-based writer, father, and advocate whose life has been shaped by the quiet, persistent challenge of stuttering. A lifelong stutterer himself, William understands the deep emotional terrain of being misunderstood-not for what one thinks, but for how one speaks. This silent struggle, paired with experiences of depression and PTSD, has only fueled his resilience and sense of purpose. With a Master's degree in Psychology and a longstanding career serving people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, William has dedicated himself to empowering others, especially those who have been underestimated or overlooked. He is also the proud father of a son who stutters, which gives his work even deeper personal meaning.

Bill is the author of the book, “On the Mound A Rookie’s Triumph in Baseball Verse”, which is another view of Ernest Thayer's 1888 poem “Casey at the Bat” In this emotional podcast, Bill talks about the importance of getting in the game of life; about putting yourself out there despite your stutter. It is a deep look into fatherhood and growing up as a person who stutters. Enjoy the listen!

Robert O’Brien - “Under my stutter, who am I”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Meet Robert O'Brien; author, speaker and trainer from Dublin, Ireland. Robert is a person who stutters and is gay. Robert spent many years learning to accept and love himself. By embracing his speech and sexuality with the help of amazing people and communities, he began to find peace, and direction in his life.

Robert describes this journey in his book ‘Just One More Drive' the true story of a stuttering homosexual and his race car’. Now as an experienced speaker and trainer, He continues to explore topics such as overcoming adversity, finding self-acceptance and living our best lives.

In this podcast Robert describes his journey from disappointment, to despair and eventually hope and joy. Warning to the listeners, there is a discussion of an attempted suicide in this episode.

Alex Koenig: Don’t sit on the doubt…. Get in the reps to get to the other side!

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Alex Koenig’s approach to his stutter is to face it head on. He has purposely taken on bold roles in his young career to get in the reps and get his stutter out of his head. From door to door sales to selling on a floor with many other sales reps in ear shot, he has learned that being a covert stutter is not an option if you’re ambitious. Alex says, “being covert now is out of the question”. Alex, who makes 100 sales phone calls a day, says that you just have to jump into the deep end and find your grit. The first phone call is the hardest. In this podcast, Alex and Brian explore what they call “the other side”. The other side is not where you are cured of your stutter. It’s the other side of avoidance. It’s the place where you no longer look at life through a stuttering lens. Take a listen and see what the other side looks like to a young professional who stutters.

Alex is graduate of Ursinus College with a degree in Neuroscience. He currently works as a Capacity Portfolio representative at C.H. Robinson.

Jack Henderson, MS, CCC-SLP: Stay in the Pocket and Find Your Voice.

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 15 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Get ready for a different approach to speech therapy for people who stutter. In this podcast Jack takes on a journey and shows us how improv and Shakespeare can shed fear and help people who stutter find their voice. Jack and Brian explore the sound of a stutter and encourage people who stutter to “stay in the pocket” and embrace it.

More about Jack Henderson:

Jack Henderson is the founder of Henderson Stuttering Therapy. He is a person who stutters with over a decade of clinical experience. His struggles and transformative journey with his own stutter are what led him to this field.

Jack graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science in Child Studies and Theatre. He graduated from Vanderbilt University in 2013 with a Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology. During his undergraduate and graduate studies he worked on the Developmental Stuttering Project as a research assistant. In 2011, Jack co-founded Camp TALKS (Talking and Learning with Kids who Stutter) and ran the camp through 2023.

Jack is an adjunct faculty at Austin Peay State University, teaching the graduate-level stuttering therapy course.

Julia Unger and Steve Hoff: Going Beyond the Silo - An Integrated Approach to Speech Therapy

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 01 May 2025 03:00:00 -0400

Julia Unger and Steve Hoff are the founders of Invivo Institute: Invivo provides Teletherapy for speech and language disorders and clinical education for graduate students and professionals.

They help our clients become more empowered, feel happier and thrive in all areas of life.

They also enable colleges and universities across the nation to offer students virtual clinical education and training.

Julia Unger is a bilingual, ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist (SLP) with licensure in several states as well as Germany. Julia holds international degrees including a graduate degree from the University of Colorado-Boulder and a Ph.D. from the University of Education Heidelberg in Germany.

Steve Hoff is a licensed psychologist in MA, NY, and CT. He obtained his doctoral degree in Child/School Psychology from New York University. Prior to the Invivo Institute, he co-founded Barrington Psychology Inc. in Great Barrington, MA, a practice which specializes in child and adolescent mental health.

This podcast goes deep into what Julia and Steve call an Ecological approach to Stuttering therapy. Their welcomed approach involves parents, the teachers and community in understanding the secondary behaviors that often accompany a person who stutters. In this podcast we get into Cognitive Behavioral therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, and Positive Psychology as effective approaches to helping young people who stutter. This podcast warmed my heart. Finally mental health is being integrated into the equation. As a person who stutters, I can personally tell you that I have read dozens of books on CBT and related material and nothing has helped me more than integrating those approaches into my life. Enjoy this dynamic and powerful podcast!

The Nolan Stuttering Foundation: An exciting update from Brian Nolan

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:02:08 -0400

It's been three years since Brian Nolan and Joe Donaher started the Nolan Stuttering Foundation and Stuttering Springboard podcast. In this short podcast Brian shares details on two exciting programs:: The Career Peer Group and The Clonakilty Stuttering Leadership Exchange. It's a great little clip on how we're making a difference! Take a listen!

Daniele Rossi: The power of expressing your stutter as a picture

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 04:00:00 -0400

Meet Daniele Rossi: Author and illustrator by night, UX Designer and Digital Strategist by day and the creator of @heyfrankybanky comics.

If you were to express your stutter as a picture, what would it look like? Daniele, a person who stutters from Toronto Canada, is using his creativity and art skills to help young people who stutter look at their stutter differently. He runs workshops where people draw a picture of their stutter. He is also the author of the book "Stuttering is Cool" and a podcast by the same name. He uses Franky Banky, the main character in his books and comics to share the experiences of people who stutter and educate those that do not stutter. Why does Daniele think Stuttering is cool? Take a listen and find out

Dr. Farzan Irani: What are we really trying to cure?

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Fri, 28 Feb 2025 09:34:53 -0500

Dr. Farzan Irani is a professor and chair of the Department of Communication Disorders at Texas State University and a leading thinker in stuttering therapy. This podcast takes twists and turns. Farzan was originally invited as a podcast guest on the Springboard to share his results of a study on how sleep efficiency impacts people who stutter. We cover that and a lot more! Great podcasts often evolve into an amazing conversation, which is what happened here. We dove in early to the widely accepted notion that stuttering cannot be "cured" and listen to Farzan give a very intriguing response, getting at... what are we actually trying to cure? The podcast touches on a new definition of "acceptance" and being "okay with not being okay". As in many of Brian's podcasts... there is a dose of emotion! Take a listen.

Michael Azios, PhD, CCC-SLP: The Joy of Narrative Therapy for People Who Stutter

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Dr. Michael Azios is an associate professor at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, in the Department of Communicative Disorders. He is a speech and language pathologist, training future SLPs and working with groups of people who stutter. In this vulnerable and authentic podcast, Michael shares his journey as a younger person who stuttered and his incredible transformation and courage to use narrative therapy to deeply reflect and better understand the trauma from stuttering experiences and how he has "changed the lense" by which he views it. He uses books and films on stuttering to help parents and children who stutter better understand stuttering and put their stutter into perspective. Brian and Michael share a common belief that storytelling is therapeutic and the pathway towards joy. Creating space between the person and the stutter is an important step towards loving yourself. Enjoy the podcast!

Dating as a person who Stutters: With Jack Nolan and Arianna Einsig

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:00:00 -0500

Please join me in listening to this very emotional, educational and authentic podcast on what it's like to be a person who stutters in the dating world.... and what it's like to date a person who stutters. Our very own Jack Nolan and his wonderful girlfriend, Arianna Einsig, share their experience in meeting each other, learning about each other and accepting each other for who they are.

Giving a Presentation as a Person Who Stutters: The case for the Clonakilty Stuttering Leadership Exchange Fundraiser.

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 17:45:36 -0500

Meet Andrew Snedeker, Kavin Rafferty and Conor Quinn, three young adults who stutter who boldly and bravely gave speeches at the recent Stuttering Springboard Fundraiser. Listen as our podcast guests share their approaches to preparing for the speech and getting up the courage to speak to a large audience about their journey. The fundraiser event on November 21st was very special in that many of the people who attended learned a lot about stuttering and how to give people who stutter the time and space to communicate. We're over halfway to our goal of raising 50,000 for the Clonakilty Stuttering Leadership Exchange.

This trip is a unique opportunity for young people who stutter (ages 18-35) from the United States to come together and travel to Ireland in August 2025. Our goal is to empower individuals who stutter by enhancing leadership skills, building an international network, and raising awareness to destigmatize stuttering.

A Tribute to International Stuttering Awareness Day

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Today, October 22, 2024, leaders from Ireland and the United States gathered to recognize the significance of international Stuttering Awareness Day, a day that reminds us of the profound impact stuttering can have on individuals, and families. Stuttering affects millions, transcending borders, cultures, and ages.
Awareness is the first step toward understanding. By observing this day, we foster an environment where conversations about stuttering can flourish, where bullying is not accepted and where verbal differences are tolerated and respected.

To recognize this day, we brought together leaders to discuss the importance of leadership in dismantling the stigma associated with stuttering, accepting people with disorders such as stuttering and giving them the space to share their voice. We were pleased to have Bertie Ahern, the former Irish Prime Minister from Ireland, lead this discussion. Joining Brian and Bertie for this conversation were, Jamie Googan, Michael Sheehan, Michael O’Shea, Derry Canti and musician Maive Walsh.

Enjoy the program!

Jason Heffler: “Own your stutter to break through in life!”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 07:58:16 -0400

Jason Heffler is a musician and author whose stories help young readers overcome speech disorders and fears around speaking. Drawing from his own childhood experiences growing up with a stutter, he writes uplifting tales that build confidence in kids who lack self-esteem.

As a child, Heffler was cruelly bullied for his stutter, knocking his self-acceptance, but he eventually decided to "own" it rather than be defined by it. This hard-won self-love became the driving inspiration behind his writing career. By day he is a DJ (Fluencee) and leads the operations of EDM.com, the world's leading electronic dance music site, as its Managing Editor.

Greg Beasley – You Are Not Your Stutter!

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Meet Greg Beasley, a chiropractor for 31 years and a person who stutters. Greg attended Central Michigan University for his undergraduate studies and Palmer College of Chiropractic for his postgraduate studies. He’s owned and run four successful chiropractic clinics in Michigan and Washington. Within his practice, he makes a point to encourage people of all ages to not let social constructs limit their desires. Greg shares his story of grit and determination and the importance of not letting society tell you who you are and what you can be. Take a listen as Greg and Brian’s energy and passion for shedding the shame and stigma associated with stuttering resonates throughout the podcast.

Brandon Markosek: An American politician who is making a difference

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 26 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Brandon, a lifelong person who stutters, is an American politician serving as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 25th district. Elected in November 2018, he assumed office on December 1, 2018, succeeding his father, Joseph Markosek.
Brandon has introduced House Bill 2268, which requires insurance companies to provide speech therapy services to children ages 2- 6, a critical time for a young person who stutters. The bill has passed the House and is now being considered in the Senate.
Take a listen as Brandon shares his journey as a person who stutters, including getting the courage to run for office, and explains the impact of House Bill 2268. Thanks for what you do Brandon!

A Conversation with Irish Political Leaders: Lord Mayor of Cork County Gillian Coughlan and Lord Mayor of Cork City Cllr. Colm Kelleher

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Kim Sabourin: On trauma informed care, involving parents in therapy and the importance of meeting kids where they’re at.

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Many of us who stutter feel like speech and language pathologists (SLPs) have been poorly equipped to treat people who stutter. In fact, many of them shy away from it because of the lack of training they received on stuttering therapy, and because of the emotional and psychological components that need to be addressed to make a difference. In this podcast Kim Sabourin shares how she is helping to shape the SLPs of the future by designing classes that address all aspects of stuttering, including trauma informed care. An SLP must understand where stuttering is in a kids’ life and the emotional toll it has taken on them. This is a very individualized approach. Kim also explores educating and involving parents in stuttering therapy. Kim is a Board-Certified Stuttering Specialist.

She is the Founding Program Director of the Master's in Speech Language Pathology program at Saint Elizabeth University in Morristown, New Jersey, including curriculum development, faculty recruitment and management, and student recruitment. Prior to St Elizabeth's, Kim spent 17 years as a Speech Language Pathologist and Clinical Instructor at Temple University in Philadelphia. Enjoy the listen.

From Chasing Fluency….. to Chasing Authenticity

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 08:15:43 -0400

Brian's Key takeaways from the first 38 episodes

Kevin Rafferty: Speak up When you Want to

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Meet Kevin Rafferty, a wealth advisor and special needs financial planner.

Kevin is dedicated to providing customized wealth management services and holistic financial planning to a diverse group of clients at GVA Wealth Management. Kevin is also a person who stutters. In this insightful and in-depth podcast, Brian and Kevin dig deep into Kevin’s journey to become a rising young professional and the impact stuttering has had and still has on his life. They also peel back Kevin’s recent best man speech for his brother. A best man speech is daunting enough when you don’t stutter, now imagine doing it with a stutter! Take a listen as Kevin shares his preparation and mindset for the event.

Kevin’s message to his former self: speak up when you want to, it may feel safe in the moment not to, but in the long run, you’ll benefit from speaking your mind.

Prior to joining GVA, Kevin was a Financial Planner at a prominent financial advisory firm in Conshohocken, PA, where he specialized in wealth management, retirement income strategies, business succession, and special needs planning.

He received a B.S. in Finance from Temple University. In his spare time, Kevin enjoys golfing, coaching baseball and traveling. Kevin lives with his wife, Kelly, in Havertown, Pennsylvania.

Tommy Wortmann Jr. - "For Kids, By Kids., All Grown up"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 27 Jun 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Master Sergeant John McDermott: A Story of Courage, Grit and Self Acceptance

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 07:09:46 -0400

Master Sergeant John McDermott is a lifelong stutterer, and currently serves in the United States Air Force.

John is stationed at McGuire Air Base in New Jersey. With 15 years of active duty military service, multiple deployments, and four years of experience as a maintenance training instructor, he has built a distinguished military career, demonstrating resilience and leadership at every step.
Before his military service, John enjoyed staying involved in the stuttering community. He volunteered with the National Stuttering Association, hosting teen icebreaker workshops that provided a safe space to connect and share common experiences. His dedication to supporting others began even earlier, in his senior year of high school, when he founded a stuttering support group for fellow students.
John’s journey is a testament to his unwavering dedication to both his country and the stuttering community. His contributions have made a lasting impact, and he continues to serve as a role model for perseverance and service.

Stephen Greene from Waterford, Ireland: "Give Your stutter a green light and ride the bumps"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 23 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Stephen Greene has a beautiful stutter. Through avoidance reduction therapy, he has reduced the tension and struggle and given his stutter a green light. He has gone from concealment to proudly identifying as a person who stutters.

Stephen is a Social Care Worker who is passionate about disability services. He is also the Former Chair of the Irish Stammering Association and currently serves as a Stuttering Peer Support Leader in the ISA. Stephen is a powerful stuttering advocate that does a lot of awareness and advocacy work on social media, including writing beautiful poems about stuttering. You can follow him on Instagram! @The_Stutterverse

Mark O’Malia, M.S., CCC-SLP: "The Silence of Stuttering"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 09 May 2024 03:00:00 -0400

This podcast with Mark O'Malia ventures deep into the mindset of people who stutter. According to Briqn Nolan, it shook him and moved him up the spectrum of acceptance. Some takeaways to explore: Walk the talk. Nonone is asking me what it feels like to be a person who stutters. What happens if it doesn't go away? Get comfortable sitting in discomfort. Engage in your thoughts vs running away from them. Regarding your stutter: who are you and what are you trying to tell me? Anything that is human is mentionable. Anything that is mentionable is manageable!

Mark O’Malia, MS, CCC-SLP is the New York Clinic Director for the American Institute for Stuttering (AIS), working with people who stutter across the lifespan since 2017. In addition to his work with AIS, Mark serves on the Board of Directors of Friends: The National Association of Young People Who Stutter, and is an adjunct instructor, teaching graduate level courses in stuttering, cluttering, and other fluency disorders. Being a stutterer himself, Mark is actively involved in the stuttering support community, regularly presenting at national conferences.

Mark first came to AIS as a client in 2013, where he discovered and eventually developed a professional passion in collaborating with clients to find their most authentic voice.

Stephanie Lebsack, CCC-SLP: The importance of “meeting people where they’re at” in stuttering therapy.

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:00:00 -0400

In this podcast, Brian Nolan and Steff Lebsack dive deep into the two different “camps” on stuttering therapy, how SLPs are trained to treat people who stutter, disclosure, trauma and more. Like many of the Springboard podcasts… it gets emotional.

Steff Lebsack became a speech-language pathologist because she has an older brother, Jasper, who is a person who stutters. Steff owns Lebsack Speech Therapy, a private speech therapy practice in Denver, Colorado that focuses on the treatment of people who stutter. Steff is part of the adjunct faculty at Baylor University and MSU Denver, teaching the graduate-level Fluency Disorders course. Steff is a PhD student at Idaho State University.

Steff is also Chair of the Board of Stamily, an international community, rich in diversity and bound by one shared experience: we stutter. Stamily aims to innovate, create a safe space, and connect the stuttering community.

It’s clear that Steff has her hands into all things stuttering: stuttering education, the clinical aspect and importantly, the international community around stuttering. Enjoy the podcast!

Rob Bloom: Becoming the authentic character you always wanted to be!

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 09:29:56 -0400

Rob Bloom started to stutter at the age of 3. He is currently a Creative Director for Universal Destinations & Experiences. He creates brand campaigns and content for Universal parks, as well as for iconic events like Halloween Horror Nights. In addition to his role at Universal, Rob moonlights on the independent pro wrestling scene where he portrays the character J. Barrister Goodrich, the world's #1 pro wrestling lawyer. You can learn more about Rob at www.robbloom.com.

This podcast goes from funny, to real and to real emotional in the journey to become your authentic self. Take a listen.

Diving into stuttering research with Dr. Rodney Gabel

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Fri, 22 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0400

Rodney Gabel is a Professor and Founding Director of the Division of Speech and Language Pathology at Binghamton University. Dr. Gabel has 20 years of experience in academia.
An expert in stuttering, Gabel owned the Gabel Center for Stuttering Therapy, LLC, a private practice for people who stutter. He has been an active clinician and member of the stuttering community.
Gabel has been an active researcher during his career, publishing more than 75 articles and presenting more than 100 papers at professional conferences.

In this podcast, Brian and Rod explore the research on how stuttering impacts a person’s perspective on a career, the impact of disclosure on self-confidence, talking about stuttering at home and Rod’s approach to speech therapy.

Zachary Emrich-Muise: Practicing mindfulness and desensitizing your brain to your stutter

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Zachary Emrich-Muise is a 19 year old Communication Sciences & Disorders major at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois. Zach, a person who stutters, made a life changing decision to honor the rock in his shoe and go to college to become an SLP. This young man is part of a new generation of future SLPs who are focusing on mindfulness for people who stutter. In dissecting the moments directly before, during and after a stutter, Zach describes the feelings of heat and pressure he experienced and then how mindfulness, disclosure and baby steps in avoidance reduction have desensitized his brain and are now creating feelings of peace and Joy. This is a podcast of hope for those who stutter and education for all of those who don’t.

Meet Audrey Flood: A courageous college-bound high school senior

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Audrey Flood is a high school senior at Haverford High in Havertown, PA. As a young person who stutters, Audrey has been self-advocating for years and gaining self-confidence in the process. She now is preparing for an away from home college experience. Listen as Audrey explains her choices, preferences and feelings about spring-boarding to the next level!

Life on Delay: A Mothers Perspective with Ceil Hendrickson

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 08:01:51 -0500

In 2023 John Henrickson published “Life on Delay”, a book about his journey as a person who stutters. The book is getting National attention as a breakthrough book for all to read, to learn about what it means to be a person who stutters. John is a renowned journalist from the Atlantic, also known for his article about Joe Biden’s stutter. In this revealing podcast, John’s mom, Ceil Hendrickson, gives her perspective and advice to parents who stutter.

Daniela Gilet: “Come into my world of Radical Self-Acceptance”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

In this authentic podcast about self-awareness, Daniela, a person who stutters, talks about how she went from a person who was hiding in plane site to radical self-acceptance. Daniela shares that it’s about achieving a level of mindfulness about how she shows up in the world.

Daniela Gilet is a dynamic professional with over ten years of experience in technology and human resources. She is currently a DrPH candidate at Loma Linda University where she is pursuing a Doctorate in Public Health with a focus in Health Education. She will be graduating in the summer of 2024 .She also possesses a Master of Science degree in Health Informatics from Nova Southeastern University

Take a listen to Daniela’s easy and relaxed approach to her speech and how she shows up in the world every day.

Calvin Okulicz: Know When to Speak up!

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 03:00:00 -0500

Imagine you're a new employee at a company who has been assigned to a very important project to launch a new medical device.

As you listen to the direction of the project, you realize, from your experience, that the team is going about it wrong. You struggle with self-talk, saying to yourself: " should I say something? Can I even get the words out"? This experience happened to Calvin and yes, he spoke up and got the project back on track!

Calvin is a 24 years old Biomedical Engineer working at a medical device company in Princeton, NJ in their Research and Development/Product Development group. He is a lifelong stutterer, as well as a child of a person who stutters. HIs passions include singing, playing guitar and piano, watching sports, meticulously making coffee, and spending time with his girlfriend of almost 7 years. Calvin, a person who stutters, has become comfortable with who he is. Listen as he tells his story....

Stuttering: "Making an Impact in Ireland"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 21 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500

This is the story of Two Irishmen, one born in America with great Irish roots and one born and raised in County Cork, Ireland. It's a podcast about connecting our two great countries and raising awareness about stuttering and the importance of early intervention. Our very own Dr. Joe Donaher from CHOP was welcomed in Ireland by Jamie Googan, a person who stutters who is making conversations about stuttering more acceptable and common. Jamie, founder of Stuttering Awareness Mental Well-being Ireland, took Joe on a Irish tour, meeting with the Irish Parliament, National sports teams and other Irish influencers; educating them and changing the perception about what it means to be a person who stutters in Ireland. As we learn in the podcast, it's only the beginning as Joe and Jamie are planning a stuttering Irish exchange program. Take a listen to this funny, and sometimes emotional discussion between these two wonderful Irishmen!

An Interview with Jack Nolan: "Growth and Comfort Don't Coexist" One year anniversary edition!

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 03:00:00 -0500

In this father and son interview, Brian asks his son Jack some tough questions and Jack delivers authentic answers. They share their journey together. This emotional and transparent discussion is a must hear for every parent and son or daughter who stutters. It's inspiring!

Meet Ryan Horak: "There's no stopping this young entrepreneur, who just happens to stutter"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Brian recently had the opportunity to interview a dynamic young entrepreneur with an incredibly bright future and outlook. His promise to himself is to be authentic, and to not allow stuttering to stop him from doing anything that he would do if he didn't stutter. Ryan's perspective represents exactly what the Nolan Stuttering Foundation stands for. His grit, courage and optimism are contagious. He's currently involved in mergers and acquisitions work and has his sights on starting his own business in the near future. These are some of the phrases he surrounds himself with, on a whiteboard in his office:

Each day comes only once, make the most of it.
Practice calmness
Forward movement is better than perfection
Take ownership, be radically accountable
Bias towards action
Think independently
Act confidently
Self disciplined.
BREATHE

So take a listen and get inspired!

Mackenzie Holland – “My experiences as a parent of a young child who stutters”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

Mackenzie Holland is a speech pathologist who runs Holland Speech Therapy in Scarborough ME. She has a Masters from The University of Vermont and is the author of Daniel the Digger, from her very own Talking Town Books. She is also a parent of a 4 year old boy who stutters. In this emotional episode, we dig into her experiences and the feelings she had when she first realized her son stuttered and how she, her son and family are managing it. If you are a parent of a child who stutters, please listen closely to Mackenzie's advice about starting speech therapy, listening to your child and normalizing stuttering.

"A Mindfulness Approach to Stuttering Therapy", and Interview with Kristin A. Chmela, M.A., CCC-SLP BCS-F

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 02:00:00 -0400

"Kristin Chmela is a speech pathologist who spends the majority of her time working with individuals of all ages with fluency disorders at the Chmela Communication Center in the suburban Chicago area.

In this episode, Brian interviews Kristin and digs deep into how she has incorporated mindfulness into her stuttering therapy practice. This refreshing approach to therapy peels back how awareness of our thoughts, emotions and physical body sensation as well as how conscious breathing and transitional breathing techniques play a significant role in mindfulness. Enjoy the episode...."

More about Kristin:

Kristin has lectured on the topic of childhood stuttering around the world. She is co-founder and co-director of Camp Shout Out, a therapeutic program for school-age children who stutter and a hands-on training opportunity for professionals and graduate students.

Kristin was former Chair of the American Board of Fluency and Fluency Disorders, has supervised graduate students from across the globe, and provides professional apprenticeships at her center.

Kristin has completed two 200-hour training programs in yoga, and several mindfulness training courses.

She has two yoga certifications, one with children and a mindfulness certification program with Christopher Willard.

Sarah Vogel MA CCC-SLP: "An Alternative to Chasing Fluency.... Make Friends with your Stutter"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Sarah Vogel is a Senior Speech Language Pathologist at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She has worked at CHOP for over 20 years where she helps children and teens who stutter. In this deep podcast Sarah shares her thoughts on the past, present and hopes for the future of stuttering therapy. Her message to college bound kids who stutter: focus on your strengths. Her message to recent college graduates who are reflecting on their options: strength in numbers - surround yourself with other people who stutter and learn to make friends with your shutter. Chasing 100% fluency is a frustration approach. Learn to "open stutter" and stutter better, get off the sidelines and into the game!

Danra Kazenski, Ph.D., CCC-SLP: "Normalizing Stuttering"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 07 Sep 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Danra Kazanski is starting a movement to normalize stuttering. Her passion to help people who stutter, proudly openly stutter and stutter better, is infectious. Danra is a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Vermont, founder of Vermont Stuttering Therapy as well as the "Normalizing Stuttering Store. In this incredibly emotional and educational podcast, Denra shares the reasons behind her passion, what's new and working in stuttering therapy and her approach to get the message out through really cool Swag. Visit her site, and buy some swag, at vtstutteringtherapy.com. Enjoy the podcast.

Conor Quinn: A Politician who Stutters

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Today, Brian Nolan interviews Conor Quinn, 7th Ward Commissioner for Haverford Township.

Conor is a person who stutters, and for most stutterers public speaking is their biggest fear. However, for Conor he makes his voice heard to the community. He is also a strong advocate for others in the community who stutter.

He lives by the motto: "Don't run away when things get tough". This has served him well. For Conor, it's not about being associated with a political party, it's about making a difference. Take a listen.

The Parent Challenge, with guest Joe Donaher, Ph.D

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400

As a parent of a young person who stutters, how can you help your child? This is a most common and difficult challenge. You desperately want to save your child from struggling in a fluent world. The reality is that while most parents have good intent, they're using approaches that only increase the struggles that people who stutter experience. Today, Brian Nolan invites Dr. Joe Donaher back to our podcast to give advice for parents in this area. Joe reads a chapter from his book: " I, I, I Got Next" and explores a common situation involving a mother, father and two children; a boy who stutters and his very talkative sister. Take a listen and see how Joe would coach the parents through this situation.

A Conversation Between a Mother and Her Son About Stuttering, With Liza and Andrew Snedeker

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 22:03:49 -0400

Enjoy this deep, emotional, educational and loving podcast between Brian Nolan and Liza Andrew Snedeker. Liza shares her experiences parenting her son Andrew over the years. She shares challenges and victories and the importance of inspiring her son to be brave, as well as what she would do differently. Andrew talks about his mom's love and support and how he changed from a person being defined by his stutter to a person who cherishes authentic communication. Brian reflects on his own childhood and how he wished stuttering wasn't such a taboo subject. Take a listen and enjoy this important exchange.

Kevin C. Nolan - Field Manager at Nolan Painting

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 13:51:00 -0400

Welcome to the Stuttering Springboard. Today Brian Nolan interviews his nephew, Kevin C. Nolan. Kevin is a 2013 graduate of Penn St University, father of two beautiful children, endurance athlete, Field Manager at Nolan Painting and a person who stutters. This podcast goes deep into Kevin's college life and his transformation from a person who spent his college life hiding his stutter through avoidance to a person who has come to terms with where stuttering is in his life. His message: do not let stuttering be the thing that dictates your every decision. Focus on what you are good at. Take a listen to this authentic, emotional and sometimes funny interview between Brian and Kevin.

Dr. Joe Donaher’s new Book: “I, I, I Got Next”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Stuttering Springboard, a podcast series put on by The Nolan Stuttering Foundation. Today, Brian Nolan interviews Dr. Joseph Donaher about his new book: “I, I, I Got Next; a book about a boy who stutters and his experiences. The book hits every aspect of Calvin’s life, including sports, school, speech class, avoidance, family life and finally grit and courage . Joe Donaher is the Program Director for Research and Academics at the Center for Childhood Communication at Childrens Hospital of Philadelphia.

Take a listen as the author reads a chapter from this just released book and hear how Brian and Joe break it down. If you stutter, get ready to relive your youth.

Roisin McManus – A Leader in Stuttering Support Groups

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 25 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Welcome to the Stuttering Springboard! My name is Jack Nolan. In this episode, Brian Nolan interviews Roisin (Rosheen) McManus, a wife and mother of a two-year-old girl, a nurse practitioner specializing in community based hospice care as well a longtime leader of stuttering support groups. Brian and Roisin get vulnerable as they talk about their life experiences as people who stutter, their many years of concealing their stutter and what it’s like, or might be like, to be a parent of a child who stutters. It’s a great example of grit and perseverance, of when you want something more in life, than you allow your stutter to hold you back.

Alexandra (Lexi) Hewitt: "The next generation of Leaders in the Stuttering Community"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 04 May 2023 04:00:00 -0400

Welcome back to the Stuttering Springboard. Join Brian Nolan as he interviews Lexi Hewitt, a graduate student at West Chester University. Lexi is also a substitute teacher and recent founder of the Exton Chapter of the National Stuttering Association. Her energy and passion is contagious. Her courage to start an NSA chapter and her grit to persevere through substitute teaching experiences, as a person who stutters, are nothing short of inspiring. Take a listen

Kelly Garcia-Ramos and Dotun Bello - Neuroscience Majors at the University of Pennsylvania: "The inspiration for starting a stuttering support group at Penn"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 20 Apr 2023 02:00:00 -0400

In this episode, Brian interviews two brave and bold neuroscience majors at the University of Pennsylvania who took it upon themselves to start a stuttering support group at Penn. This is probably the most inspirational podcast Brian has done. It demonstrates what young people who stutter are doing to come together to support each other and how they are finding ways to change the perception of what it means to be a person who stutters. Nothing will stop Kelly and Dotun from accomplishing their goals. Take a listen and be inspired !

Michael Sheehan: President Sheehan Associates: "Shed the burden and make peace with your stutter"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 06 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Michael Sheehan has been training corporate CEOs, policy makers and political leaders for more than thirty years. his expertise embraces every format and every forum whether media interview, major speech or high-stakes Q&A. His ability to help people communicate at the highest possible level was dubbed by New York Magazine as “the Sheehan effect.”

Michael earned his BSFS from Georgetown University and his MFA from the Yale School of Drama.

Zachary White: “Put Yourself in Uncomfortable Situations”

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 23 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0400

Today, Brian interviews Zach White, a 26 year old business professional who stutters and intentionally puts himself in uncomfortable situations so he can grow and learn. A fan of Navel Seal and bestselling author David Goggins, Zack follows Goggin’s motto: “You can’t hurt me”. There is nothing holding Zach back. His self talk is positive and the words avoidance and afraid are not in his vocabulary. He is an inspiration to people who stutter as well as people who don’t stutter. He says: "Don’t let stuttering stop you from following your dreams". Listen as Zach shares his experiences in middle school, college and as a data analyst at a private equity firm. Enjoy!

How to be a parent of a child who Stutters

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Today’s podcast focuses on being a parent of a child who stutters. Should you treat them differently than your other children? How should you intervene? Should you do more? Listen as Brian Nolan speaks with Charlene and Rodney Witted and Amy Sniras, parents of boys who stutter. Brian is both the interview and interviewee in this discussion as he has two boys who also stutter. This is a first in a series of podcasts with parents of children who stutter. Our hope is to take some of the mystery and start a broader discussion on the topic. Thanks for listening.

Christopher Anderson: "Every Waking Moment"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Welcome to the Stuttering Springboard!. In this episode Brian interviews Christoper Anderson, author of a new book called “Every Waking Moment” Chris is a person who stutters who has spent over 30 years researching how to articulate the complexities of stuttering and the journey to self-acceptance. Listen as Chris explains his difficult early years as a person who stutters and then his journey to adulthood and transcendence to become a person more comprofable with his stutter. He explains how to move from what he calls "the stuttering lens", filled with fear, anxiety and shame, to a life of grit, acceptance and open stuttering.

Andrew Snedeker: My Journey From College To a Career As a Person Who Stutters

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 02:00:00 -0500

In this podcast Brian Nolan interviews Andrew Snediker, a recent graduate of Drexel University and current research fellow at the Blumberg Institute. Andrew shares his journey from high school, to college and then starting a career. Listen as Andrew can now give advice to his 8th grade self, his high school self and college self. His message, treat yourself like your own best friend, join things, disclose your stutter whenever you can and reduce avoidance. Turning inward is far worse than your stutter. The goal is not about becoming 100% fluent. It’s talking more, and authentic communication.

Dr. Ingo Helbig: "Understanding the Genetics of Stuttering"

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 03:00:00 -0500

Today Brian Nolan Talks with Dr. Ingo Helbig, a pediatric neurologist in the Division of Neurology at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. In this podcast Dr Helbig, also a person who stutters, talks about his journey as a person who stutters, dealing with coming to America and having to learn to speak English. He shares the research he has begun to understand the genetic makeup of people who stutter. His goal, learn as much about the genetic causes as stuttering as possible, to take away some of the stigma. He needs your help. If you are a person who stutters, please send an email to Dr Helbig at HELBIGI@chop.edu to participate in the genetic study. It’s a simple study that only requires a saliva sample. Please. We need your help! If you are a person who stutters, please send an email to Dr Helbig at HELBIGI@chop.edu to participate in the genetic study mentioned in the podcast. It’s a simple study that only requires a saliva sample. Please. We need your help!

Don't let your Stutter stop you: The Obstacle is the Way

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 02:00:00 -0500

This podcast features David Walton, a Partner in the Law Firm Fisher Phillips. Dave focuses his practice on labor and employment law. Dave is a litigator and also a person who stutters. In this podcast Dave shares his journey as a person who stutters: from grade school, to high school, college, law school and being in the courtroom in front of a judge. - overcoming obstacles every step of the way. His motto: "The obstacle is the way"

Market Yourself & Your Stutter

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:59:16 -0500

This talk will be lead by 2 creative, funny, and highly successful marketing professionals who stutter. They will discuss the impact that stuttering has played in their lives and in choosing and succeeding in their professional careers. Rob Bloom is a Creative Director for Universal Parks & Resorts, North America where he regularly presents to large groups of people and also, regularly drinks his weight in Butterbeer. He lives in Orlando with his wife, two kids, and gigantic puppy. Todd Slutzky is an Atlanta native and father to three teenage children he adores. Todd is a long time advertising creative director with 25 years experience leading teams at a mix of traditional and digital agencies. Since Feb of 2021, he leads digital creative as well as select other departments at Rooms To Go in Atlanta.

Public Opinion, Stigma, Avoidance and Disclosure related to Stuttering

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Wed, 07 Dec 2022 23:00:37 -0500

Today's episode features Michael P Boyle, Associate Professor, Communication Sciences and Disorders at Montclair State University and author of countless articles on Public Opinion, Stigma, Avoidance and Disclosure related to Stuttering His research is focused on understanding how public and private stigma impacts the well-being and societal participation of people who stutter. His goal is to improve quality of life and communicative participation for individuals who stutter. This podcast is a deep dive into his work on Public Opinion, Stigma, Avoidance and Disclosure related to Stuttering

Introducing the Stuttering Springboard

Nolan Stuttering Foundation — Wed, 30 Nov 2022 18:44:58 -0500

A podcast dedicated to helping young people who stutter spring to the next level in life