Stutter Stories

by Tricia Hedinger

The World Stuttering Network (WSN) brings forth a collection of stories shared by people who stutter (PWS) from around the world. With unforgettable challenges, inspirational narratives and life-changing moments, PWS pose as storytellers describing their real-life experiences with life and conversation. Our stories bring us together. Do you have a story to share? Contact WSN at worldstutteringnetwork@gmail.com. We are BETTE... Read more

Podcast episodes

  • Season 3

  • S03 E01 - Is pharmacological treatment in the near future for PWS? with Dr. Gerald Maguire

    S03 E01 - Is pharmacological treatment in the near future for PWS? with Dr. Gerald Maguire

    Dr. Gerald Maguire is the world's frontrunner in pharmacological treatment research for stuttering. His personal connection with stuttering, academic background, professional experience and international links with top scientists...

    30:00
  • Season 2

  • S02 E11 - Dr. Yoshikazu Kikuchi: Dedicated to studying brain function in PWS

    S02 E11 - Dr. Yoshikazu Kikuchi: Dedicated to studying brain function in PWS

    Growing up in Japan, fathers & sons, talking to patients & his definition of stuttering success.Dr. Yoshikazu Kikuchi is a medical doctor from Japan who also has his PhD. Listen as he describes his story of childhood and inspirati...

    26:18
  • S02 E10 - Special Edition: BullyBlossom Book Excerpt

    S02 E10 - Special Edition: BullyBlossom Book Excerpt

    Thad S. Cox is now in his 80s. He grew up with a challenge that is not uncommon to kids who stutter: BULLYING. This is an emotional tale of a young boy attempting to solve one bullying problem after another. Thad and Tricia wro...

    27:50
  • S02 E08 - SPECIAL EDITION: StutterFEST discussion on adult bullying

    S02 E08 - SPECIAL EDITION: StutterFEST discussion on adult bullying

    Verbal bullying and social exclusion in the adult world of stuttering.Listen in as a group of attendees from China, India, U.S. and other countries discuss the current state of bullying across the globe.

    44:07
  • S02 E07 - Patti Bohlman advocates for better mental health awareness in stuttering community

    S02 E07 - Patti Bohlman advocates for better mental health awareness in stuttering community

    Dysfunctional families, trauma, genetics & mental health.Whether or not your story sounds like hers, you will feel authentic connection as Patti shares a vulnerable piece of her life and advocates for more attention to mental heal...

    39:00