Proud Stutter

Maya speaks with Kyeli Eastland, an elementary school teacher who stutters. The co-host for this week is Melissa Herrera, host and producer of Mimosa Sisterhood, a history podcast that celebrates women’s stories, past and present.Episode Overview[3:37- 4:55] Being the new kid at school[5:10 - 6:40] Teaching virtually during the pandemic[6:40 - 8:41] How Did Kyeli become a teacher?[9:25 - 10:36] Bringing Up Stuttering With Students[10:37 - 11:52] Ableism: Kids vs. Adults[12:28 - 14:05] Representation & meeting others who stutter[14:12 - 15:31] Connecting and educating through podcasting[15:31 - 17:01] Talking about disability and stuttering in an educational setting[17:58 - 20:09] Building community and sisterhood through podcasting[12:16 - 23:13] From anxiety & overcompensating to teaching and stuttering confidently [23:30 - 25:30] Opening up to family about stuttering[25:45 - 29:09] Identifying stuttering as a disability and neurodiversity in the classroom[29:10 - 30:45] Stuttering and the fear of speaking up and making a joke[30:50 - 36:00] Speech therapy: Fixing vs. Supporting Connect with Melissa: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with Maya: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Subscribe | NewsletterWant to support this work?Tell us what Proud Stutter has meant to you by leaving a voicemail (415-964-0140) or writing (info@proudstutter.com).Make a monthly or one-time donation on FlipCause. Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or Spotify. Sign up for our newsletter.Buy cute merchFind show notes, transcript, and more at proudstutter.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Amanda Mammana’s America’s Got Talent audition put a national spotlight on stuttering. At first, I couldn’t understand why it made me feel so uncomfortable watching it. Shouldn’t I be happy for a fellow woman who stutters getting this opportunity? And then I read Courtney Margulis’ post. She put words into what I had been feeling while watching the video of the audition.In Season 2’s first bonus episode, I speak with Courtney and TikTok star Marc Winski about the audition, how it perpetuates stigma around stuttering, and what we can do about it. Courtney’s post can be read here: An open letter to America’s Got TalentYou can follow Marc Winski @marcwinskiTIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@marcwinski?_t=8UVRwcjQ83G&_r=1INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/marcwinski/?hl=enReach out and donate to Marc at https://linktr.ee/MarcwinskiEpisode Overview[6:45 - 13:00] Inspiration Porn and Perpetuating Stigma[13:10 - 15:30] Educating via social media comments[15:30 - 16:48] Singing and stuttering[16:50 - 18:50] Pointing out the stigma[19:04 - 20:37] The varying responses to the audition[27:20 - 34:00] Calls to action to spread awareness to end the stigmaWant to support this work? Tell us what Proud Stutter has meant to you by leaving a voicemail (415-964-0140) or writing (info@proudstutter.com).Make a monthly or one-time donation on FlipCause.Leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts, Podchaser, or Spotify.Sign up for our newsletter.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In our debut episode of Season 2, Maya speaks with the show's first Australian who stutters, Cameron Raynes, a lecturer at the University of South Australia. The co-host for this week is Dana Amihere, executive director of Afro LA, a community focused news outlet centering the black experience in and around greater LA. Also listen if you want to hear Maya try a British accent.Topics CoveredStuttering in an open plan officePracticing stuttering in front of strangers Finding wellbeing and strength in stuttering Saying yes to public speakingConnections between writing, reading, and stutteringArts-based therapy for stutteringAccents & FluencyAuthenticity & Finding Your Voice Code switching to be taken seriouslyIntersecting invisible disabilities, power, and control Also Mentioned Writing Program at SAY NYOut With It by Katherine PrestonBrain imaging with actorsFirst Person Shooter by Cameron RaynesOnce Upon A Time In Hollywood Episode Overview[3:05 - 6:28: Redefining A Good Day][6:30 - 9:12: Public Speaking][9:57 - 11:13: Stuttering & Writing & Telling Jokes/Stories][11:13 - 12:29: Reading and Stuttering][12:52 - 18:54: Arts-based therapy, Acting, Accents][18:56 - 20:30: Code Switching][20:31 - 21:31: Invisible Disabilities + Internalized Racism]BE PART OF THE SHOW:Rate this pod: https://ratethispodcast.com/proudstutterHave a question or comment - Leave a voicemail for Maya & Cynthia at (415) 964-0140 - this is a voicemail-only line, so we promise you won't have to talk to someone in person!Be a guest on the show - we would love to talk with you! Send us an email at: info@proudsutter.comSUPPORT MAYADonate: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTUzOTE2Buy cute Merch: https://www.proudstutter.com/shopShare Proud Stutter with your friends: https://pod.link/1588336626Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Intersectional identities overlap, connect, disconnect and can even attempt to cancel each other out. During a live interview at the National Stuttering Association's 39th Annual Conference in Newport Beach California, I talked with multiple people who stutter about their intersectional identities and how these different identities show up in their lives. Interviewees include Christian, an Asian American man who stutters and a film and TV producer, Sam, a multi-racial queer woman who stutters in the mental health field, Alicia, a Latino also in the healthcare field, and Eugene, an African American, Irish and Native American man who stutters. Mentioned in the episode:Maya and the Three (Netflix show)Once Upon A Time In HollywoodThe King’s SpeechBehind Porky Pig’s VoiceToday’s Episode:[3:56] What is Intersectionality?[8:12] TV & Film & Shifting The Stuttering Narrative[8:27] Characters Who Stutter & Examples of Representing Stuttering Right [13:46] Covert Stuttering[17:04] Creating A World Where We Stutter Freely[19:50] Mini Interview with Alicia[21:24] Mini Interview with Sam[24:12] Mini Interview with EugeneConnect with Maya and Proud Stutter: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Support | Subscribe | E-Newsletter | ShopSUPPORT PROUD STUTTERSupport Proud Stutter By Signing Up on Ko-Fi [Similar to Patreon]OR Make a One-Time DonationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Maya’s dad is one of her biggest fans. He’s listened to every episode and now it’s time for his podcast debut. In this bonus episode, Maya talks to her dad, also known as “Aba,” about his experience moving to a country where he didn’t speak the language, what he’s learned from listening to Proud Stutter, and more!Mentions: Proud Stutter S1, Ep12: A Teenager’s Journey to Finding Pride In HIs StutterCreating a Safe Spaces for Students Who Stutter (Proud Stutter Bonus Episode)Proud Stutter S1, Ep3: Real Talk With MomThe Bachelor’s Abigail HeringerNetflix Shows That Center on DisabilitiesToday’s Episode:[1:58 - 5:26] Living and communicating in a country while not speaking the language[8:49 - 10:17] Advice for parents and fathers who have a child who stutters[10:45 - 11:45] What stuttering topics does Maya’s Dad want to hear more of?[11:45 - 15:20] Israeli Reality TV Show Features Person Who StuttersConnect with Maya and Proud Stutter: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Support | Subscribe | E-Newsletter | ShopSUPPORT PROUD STUTTERJoin Proud Stutter’s Membership ProgramMake a One-Time DonationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It’s always National Stuttering Awareness Week with Proud Stutter. Maya highlights the festivities from NSAW for this bonus episode, including an edited version of the Creating Safe Spaces For People Who Stutter panel, featuring Mariam Elba, Mike Meaney, and Dr. Rick Herder. Be sure to listen to the entire episode to find out about Season 2 - launch date and theme! You can find everything we discuss on today's show on Proud Stutters' Website: https://proudstutter.com/proud-stutter-bonus-3Mentions: National Stuttering Awareness Week Press CoverageCreating Safe Spaces For People Who Stutter [full recording on YouTube]Today’s Episode:[1:50-3:05] Season 2 announcement[3:10- 5:40] National Stuttering Awareness Week Recap[6:11 - 17:32] Creating Safe Spaces - Connection To Stuttering[17:32 - 20:44] ] Creating Safe Spaces - Speaking at the SF Stuttering Rally[20:44 - 27:17] Creating Safe Spaces - Being a Public Speaker Who Stutters[27:17- 29: 48] Creating Safe Spaces - Speech Therapy TransformationsConnect with Maya & Proud Stutter: Twitter | Instagram | Website | LinkedIn | Support | Subscribe | E-Newsletter | Shop | CoachingSUPPORT PROUD STUTTERJoin Proud Stutter’s Membership ProgramMake a One-Time DonationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Is there an activity where you feel 'at one' or ‘in the zone’? There's a term in psychology for this state of being called 'flow'. For this bonus episode, Maya talks to Jayne Devlin, a Community Dance Artist and Co-Artistic Director of Inner Ground Dance Company.Her research interests include exploring how participation in arts, creativity and culture may promote an enhanced sense of wellbeing and connection for individuals.Her works focus on the intersections between dance, health, and wellbeing, specifically relating to aging and neurodegenerative health conditions (Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease, and other dementias) and Stroke.  Jayne is currently in her final year of an MSc Psychology course at Plymouth University (UK).[4:00 - 7:53] Dancing and ‘Flow State”[7:53 - 9:38] ] Releasing tension and psychology[12:31 - 24:17] Acceptance and Transient moments Mentions:Talk Live A River by Jordan ScottMihaly Csikszentmihalyi (1934 – 2021), a Hungarian American psychologistJayne’s call for interviews for her research: transient wholeness for people who stammerStamma, the British Stammering Association RESOURCESBecome A Member of Proud StutterThe Stuttering CoachProud StutterStutterNavSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This year, National Stuttering Awareness Week is May 9 - May 15. Let’s talk about its history, why it matters, and how you can help spread the word.IN THIS EPISODE[1:24 - 2:59] History behind National Stuttering Awareness Week [3:07 - 3:48] How you can be part of National Stuttering Awareness Week 2022 [4:22 - 8:00] A Story from a Proud Stutter Listener LINKS:National Stuttering Awareness WeekProud Stutter Local Resolution Toolkit Proud Stutter NSAW May 2022 EventsBuy Proud Stutter MerchProud Stutter, Season 1RESOURCESBecome A Member of Proud StutterThe Stuttering CoachProud StutterHave a question or comment - Leave a voicemail for Maya at (415) 964-0140 - this is a voicemail-only line, you won't have to talk to someone in person!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Proud Stutter launches its new membership program today. All funds of the program will go back into the podcast. We won't be able to do the show without your support! Sign up here: ko-fi.com/proudstutter/tiers.Popular culture and the media has a huge power to shift the hearts and minds of our society. Unfortunately, TV, film, and the media have not done the best job in representing people who stutter and have largely left out the voices and experiences of women stutterers.This week we talk to Nina G, a stuttering comedian, about where popular culture misses the mark on the stuttering experience and how we can do better.Also mentioned:Come-backs in response to stuttering jokesProtesting against stuttering discriminationWomen and stutteringStuttering Interrupted: The Comedian Who Almost Didn’t Happen Dating someone who also stuttersStuttering guiltThe problem of the inspiration storyBay Area Stand-Up Comedy: A Humorous HistoryProud Stutter’s Launch PartyFilms and TV representations mentioned:“Today, Junior,” in Billy Madison“Did I Stutter,” in The OfficeChange of HabitPorky Pig The King’s SpeechMy Cousin VinnyMoses PlayNina’s Upcoming Live Shows:April 15: 501 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95401April 16: 4920 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94609April 22: 1344 Park St, Alameda, CA 94501Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Eli Taulman is a teenager who has had a stutter since he first started talking. While he is proud of his stutter today, he didn’t always feel that way. He hid from the world by self-isolating and was deeply ashamed of his stutter growing up. A key turning point was attending his first National Stuttering Association conference where he met other stutterers for the first time. Maya and Cynthia chat with Eli, Proud Stutter’s youngest guest, about how he became proud of his stutter and offers advice for teens who may be struggling with their stutter. Mentioned in the episode:National Stuttering AssociationRegistration for NSA ConferenceNational Stuttering Association Teen Advisory CouncilBE PART OF THE SHOW:Rate this pod: https://ratethispodcast.com/proudstutter Have a question or comment - Leave a voicemail for Maya & Cynthia at (415) 964-0140 - this is a voicemail-only line, so we promise you won't have to talk to someone in person!Be a guest on the show - we would love to talk with you! Send us an email at: info@proudsutter.comFOLLOW PROUD STUTTER & ITS CREATORS:Maya’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mayasharona Maya’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/MayaSharona Cynthia’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cynthsta Podcast website - www.proudstutter.com Support us:Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/proudstutterBuy cute merch: https://www.proudstutter.com/shop Share Proud Stutter with your friends: https://pod.link/1588336626 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/proud-stutter/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy