
A podcast about changing how we understand and talk about stuttering, one conversation at a time.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 116 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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As a child growing up in Saudi Arabia, Saad Al-Munajem learned how to build a wall around himself. After being laughed at while trying to read aloud in class, he spent years hiding his stutter — avoiding speaking, overthinking every interaction, and ... more
In this episode of Proud Stutter, Maya talks with Elizabeth Escobar, a person who stutters, substitute teacher, and advocate, about trauma, healing, and learning to reconnect with herself after years of silence and self-protection. Elizabeth reflects... more
In this episode of Proud Stutter, Maya talks with Joze Piranian, a comedian, speaker, and author, about growing up with a stutter and how early experiences shaped his relationship with speaking. Joze reflects on patterns of avoidance, the role of sil... more
This week, we’re doing something a little different on Proud Stutter. We’ve partnered with the podcast Down to the Struts for an episode swap, sharing each other’s work as a way to support disabled creators and build deeper, intersectional connection... more
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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 ... more
As a 38 year old queer stutterer I’ve always found masking to be a huge part of my identity. For the first time in my life I now disclose that I’m verbally diverse to colleagues and friends and am learning to embrace my stutter as a positive part of who I am. Thank you so much for the work you put into this podcast and for raising awareness of something that is so misunderstood. I’m not exaggerating when I say you’ve changed my life
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.
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 ♥️♥️♥️
Excellent. Changing how we understand and talk about stuttering.
Helping everyone understand and appreciate how people who stutter feel and how they succeed in all aspects of life.
Recommend listening from the beginning.
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The show consistently centers lived experience with stuttering, pairing personal journeys with advocacy, education, and creativity. Across episodes, guests range from writers and performers to researchers and disability advocates, all exploring how speech differences shape identity, communication, and opportunity. Listeners can expect candid storytelling, practical strategies for reducing stigma, and discussions that connect mental health, representation, and social inclusion with the stuttering community. A notable edge is the collaboration-driven format that foregrounds authentic voices and peer-led insights, appealing to people-curious about communication diversity and inclusive media.
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Recent guests on Proud Stutter include:
1. Saad Al-Munajem
2. Elizabeth Escobar
3. Joze Piranian
4. Haben Girma
5. Jennifer Dickinson
6. Anjali Alimchandani
7. Jerry Slaff
8. Andy Phillips
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