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Season 5

  • S5E11: Dr. Kelly Wright

    In this final episode of Season 5 of Some Stutter, Luh!, we welcome Dr. Kelly Wright, an experimental sociolinguist and scholar-activist, who identifies as a Black, biracial, queer woman. She discusses her work on linguistic justice, focusing on how language ideologies impact marginalized communities, particularly Black individuals. Dr. Wright’s key message is that language reflects…

  • S5E10: Dr. Hazel Price

    Dr. Hazel Price explains the use of corpus linguistics and critical discourse analysis in studying language. She provides insights into how these methods can reveal subtle patterns in language use, such as the negative connotations of certain words and how language can encode stigma, especially in media representations of mental illness. In her book, “The…

  • S5E9: Kris Conlin

    Kris Conlin discusses their journey with stuttering and how it has influenced their life and career. The episode covers the nuances of self-expression and the ways Kris has navigated societal perceptions and challenges related to communication.

  • S5E8: Helme Ayad

    Helme Ayad shares his experience with Wilson’s disease, a rare condition that affected his speech. He describes the initial challenges, including severe pain and the eventual loss of speech. Helme emphasizes the struggle and resilience involved in navigating life with a rare condition, aiming to raise awareness about Wilson’s disease.

  • S5E7: Steff Lebsack

    Steff Lebsack, a speech-language pathologist who stutters, shares her journey and passion for working with people who stutter. She discusses her background, including her brother’s childhood stuttering and her own development of stuttering later in life due to a brain injury. Steff emphasizes the importance of a holistic approach in speech therapy, focusing on the…

  • S5E5: Mounah Bizri

    Mounah Bizri discusses the “Eloquence du Bégaiement” program, which provides public speaking training for individuals with disabilities, including stuttering, Down syndrome, and autism. The program focuses on body language, argumentation, and expressivity, aiming to empower participants and change societal views on disabilities. He also emphasizes the importance of focusing on people, not disabilities, and shares…

  • S5E3: Sean BW Parker

    Sean discusses his experiences with stammering and how it intersects with his life as a writer. He elaborates on the importance of stammering pride and the idea of “natural fluency,” where ease of communication is prioritized over conventional fluency. Sean emphasizes authenticity in communication and shares his thoughts on overcoming societal expectations and embracing stammering…

  • S5E2: Kellina Powell

    Kellina Powell discusses her perspective on disabilities, focusing on viewing them as unique abilities. She shares her experiences as a Deaf entrepreneur, highlighting the challenges and importance of accessibility in technology, such as closed captioning on platforms like Zoom and Instagram. She also talks about her motivation to serve as a role model for the…

  • S5E1: Maryam Shoghi

    Maryam Shoghi shares her personal experiences with stuttering, emphasizing the emotional journey and the struggle for self-acceptance. The episode delves into how stuttering affects communication and relationships, and how Maryam navigates these challenges with resilience.