The Stuttering Springboard

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 p

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

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 the

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 i

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 d

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

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

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 ag

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 sh