In this episode of Stuttering Since ’02, Jared sits down for a conversation with Polly Martin, who was his chemistry teacher for two years. They talk about what it’s like to have a student in class who stutters, and some of the ways Ms. Martin adapted her expectations of Jared in class because of his stutter. This is the first time Jared and his teacher have discussed his stutter since he met her at the start of Tenth Grade, and there are a few surprises for Jared – and lots of laughter – as they share their perspectives on his in-class experience.  If you like what you hear, please give Stuttering Since ’02 a review wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to share it with other kids who stutter and their families.

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EPISODE 10: A Teacher’s Perspective

In this episode of Stuttering Since ’02, Jared’s grandfather, affectionately known as “Poppy,” sits down to talk about Jared’s stuttering journey. Poppy had a mild stutter as a child, and describes for Jared how he overcame it. As the only family member with personal experience stuttering, Poppy brings a very personal perspective to his grandson’s stutter and was instrumental in Jared making the decision to return to speech therapy after a break of a few years. Jared concludes their conversation by asking Poppy to share his advice to other grandparents of children who stutter.  Follow “StutteringSince02” on Instagram!

EPISODE 9: A Grandparent’s Wisdom

Before podcasts, the Internet and conventional understanding of speech pathology, it was a very different experience for young people who stuttered. A family friend who has watched Jared on his journey also grew up with a stutter. It was a completely different era, though, and Kevin faced bullying, misunderstanding and a dearth of resources compared to what is available today. Two of his three children also stutter, and Kevin shares his unique perspective as a person who stuttered and a parent of kids who stutter.   If you like what you hear, please give Stuttering Since ’02 a review wherever you listen to podcasts and be sure to share it with other kids who stutter and their families. 

EPISODE 8: How Times Have Changed

In this episode of Stuttering Since ’02, Jared welcomes back Dr. Tommie Robinson, Jr., PhD, CCC-SLP, to finish the conversation they began in Episode 6. Here they discuss the importance of counseling as part of the speech pathology process, ways that technology has affected speech and fluency disorders such as stuttering, and the importance of a person’s environment in influencing how they may communicate despite a stutter. They also touch on the value of having a person who stutters come and talk to students who are studying speech pathology.  Follow “StutteringSince02” on Instagram and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! 

EPISODE 7: Dr. Robinson – Part 2

Dr. Tommie Robinson, Jr., PhD, CCC-SLP, joins Jared for this two-part conversation about stuttering, in which they discuss Dr. Robinson’s background and why he chose to become a specialist in fluency disorders. They cover topics ranging from why people stutter to different kinds of stutters as well as the practice of Speech Language Pathology in this very personal discussion.  Follow “StutteringSince02” on Instagram and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts! 

EPISODE 6: Dr. Robinson – Part 1

In this episode of Stuttering Since '02, Jared's older brother Ethan joins the conversation. The two talk about what it was like to grow up with a sibling who stutters, some of the times when Ethan noticed Jared's stutter more than others, and Ethan's advice for other siblings of kids who stutter. Mom even makes a cameo appearance to clear up some family history. Be sure to follow Stuttering Since '02 on Instagram!

EPISODE 5: Brotherly Love

In this episode of Stuttering Since ’02, Jared and his dad talk about Jared’s speech over the years, including memories of recent high and low points. They talk about friends and family who stutter and what it was like for Jared to meet them and talk with them. Jared’s dad was with him when he spoke with a class of graduate speech language pathology students, and they reflect on some of the questions the students asked and how they answered. Jared ends the episode by asking his dad to share his advice for parents of kids who stutter.  If you like what you hear, please give Stuttering Since ’02 a review wherever you listen to podcasts!

EPISODE 4: Dad Adds His Insight & Encouragement

This episode of Stuttering Since ’02 has Jared and his mom (who has known him “forever”) sitting down for a chat about stuttering. Jared asks his mom when she first noticed he stuttered and what she did to help him with his speech through preschool, elementary school, middle school and high school. He knows a lot of the story but hears for the first time about some of the steps his mom took to learn about stuttering and how she could best support him. His mom shares what she thinks was a high point in Jared’s journey, as well as her perspective on what was a particularly low point. Finally, Jared’s mom shares her advice for other parents of kids who stutter.  Follow “StutteringSince02” on Instagram!

EPISODE 3: Mother Knows Best? Mom’s View

Jared invites two friends to join him in talking about what it’s like to be friends with someone who stutters. Jared has known Wes since elementary school and Ben since pre-school. Each friend shares his first memory of Jared stuttering and how they reacted to it. They talk candidly about how they feel about Jared’s stutter, how it affects their interactions at school and other places, and what advice they have for other kids who meet people who stutter. Follow @StutteringSince02 on Instagram!

2: Friends’ Perspective – Wes and Ben

Jared introduces himself and the podcast. He talks about his speech and how his stutter has affected him so far in his life. Jared discusses why he decided to start a podcast and what he hopes the listener will get out of it. He also talks about the genesis of the name, “Stuttering Since ’02.” Follow @StutteringSince02 on Instagram!

1: Welcome to Stuttering Since ’02!

The real-life adventures of your host, a normal teenager who has grown up with a stutter. Join him each episode as he chats with friends, family, teachers and mentors who have helped him build the skill and confidence to express himself – despite his stutter.

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