Strong Voices - Overcoming Speaking Challenges

Episode 50 released - “Dream it, Believe it, Achieve it” - with Sophie Matrai. Well, the title says it all! To celebrate our 50th episode, we speak to Sophie Matrai, a recent McGuire Programme graduate. In this extended episode, Sophie shares her life story, her speech journey, and best of all, her exiting social media adventure taking Instagram by storm!!! Feel Sophie’s passion, commitment and generous spirit as she gives back to the community through her boundless energy and generosity. Best of all, we love a joke and a laugh - often our jokes are making a serious point…. Thank you our dear listeners for your generous support over the last 4 years, and please enjoy the episode. Why not check out our extensive back catalogue of interviews. We love hearing from our listeners soooooooooooo……. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those

Episode 49 - “August update” - with your hosts. Episode 49 released - “August update” - with your hosts. Stay in touch with your hosts as they provide an August 2021 update, what they are doing, what they are planning, and we include a two minute tip from Chad Scott. Please enjoy the episode and why not check out our extensive back catalogue of interviews. We love hearing from our listeners soooooooooooo……. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific fac

Episode 48 - “Research to the max!” - with Tessa Senior. Episode 48 released - “Research to the max!” - with Tessa Senior. We catch up with Tessa Senior following her debut on episode 27 in March 2019, and explore Tessa’s latest groundbreaking project - academic research into everyday experiences and impacts of stuttering. Why not take part in Tessa’s research project - please contact Tessa on tessa.senior@vuw.ac.nz to be part of this groundbreaking research. Please enjoy the episode and why not also check out episode 27 to get Tessa’s full back story. We love hearing from our listeners: Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not n

Episode 47 released - “Totally psyched with Tim” - with Tim Whittington. Why is change hard - even though it may be positive change? Could stuttering be addictive? Could stuttering be or become a comfort zone? How are our thoughts, emotions and behaviours linked? In this extended episode, we speak with McGuire Programme Graduate and Psychologist Tim Whittington. We hear his personal story, and explore many questions relating to the psychology of stuttering. In addition, please enjoy our back catalogue, and keep in touch with us via our facebook page svpodcast1. Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges” in Apple or Google podcasts, your favourite podcasting app, or click onto the link below. https://soundcloud.com/user-709642316 Have a great day Strong Voices production team. svpodcast@yahoo.com —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal

Episode 46 - “2020 in review”. We are back… even if only for one extended episode! 2020 is a year which we likely won’t forget in a hurry!! Please enjoy this extended episode as the hosts and seven amazing contributors share their experiences of 2020 and hopes and dreams for 2021. Experience the highs and lows, lessons learnt and what can we take away from this amazing and challenging year. Let’s look forward to 2021 and have a great Christmas. Chad and Jono email: svpodcast@yahoo.com (monitored intermittently) —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific facts, under certain

Episode 45 - “Goodbye” - from your hosts. Please enjoy our last episode. The hosts reflect on what the podcast has achieved, highlights, lowlights and what the future may hold. Please enjoy our back catalogue, and keep in touch with us via our facebook page svpodcast1. Our instagram account will be discontinued. The production team wishes you all a Very Happy and prosperous 2020. Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges” in Apple or Google podcasts, your favourite podcasting app, or click onto the link below. https://soundcloud.com/user-709642316 Have a great day Strong Voices production team. svpodcast@yahoo.com (now monitored intermittently) —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Stron

Episode 44 released - “Get out there and test yourself” - with Neil Patterson. Dazzle in a taste of Queensland sunshine as McGuire certified primary coach Neil Patterson shares his speaking journey, his highlights, pitfalls and sprinkles the episode with sparkling gems of advice. The production team wishes you all a Very Happy and prosperous 2020. Join us in the coming weeks for our very last episode. Stay tuned. Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges” in Apple or Google podcasts, your favourite podcasting app, or click onto the link below. https://soundcloud.com/user-709642316 Have a great day Strong Voices production team. svpodcast@yahoo.com —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Str

Episode 43 released - “Stuttering - a wider perspective” - with Geoff Johnston. The second episode of a two part “Christmas bonus” special. Former McGuire Program Australia/NZ regional director Geoff Johnston shares his lifetime of experiences and reflects on wider aspects of stuttering and ways to gain speech control. In this episode, Geoff reflects on, the power of the pause, difficult speech days, delayed auditory feedback, the fluency trap, safety behaviours, a number of free stuttering books available on line, voluntary stuttering, differences and similarities between smooth speech and McGuire techniques, and Geoff’s view of “Embrace your stutter”. Free stuttering books available at: http://www.freestutteringbooks.com/free-stuttering-books.html See Geoff’s free ebook : http://www.freestutteringbooks.com/uploads/3/2/1/1/32111425/microsoft_word_-_the_great_benefits_of_stuttering_on_purpose-2.docx.pdf Geoff’s contact email is: geoffj@internode.on.net Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming

Episode 42 released - “There is more to Stuttering than Stuttering” - with Geoff Johnston. The first episode of a two part “Christmas bonus” special. Former McGuire Program Australia/NZ regional director Geoff Johnston shares has lifetime of experiences and reflects on wider aspects of stuttering and ways to gain speech control. In this episode, Geoff reflects on: his school experiences, how traditional speech therapy was a positive experience, habits that foster stuttering behaviour, factors that may trigger a stutter if one has a predisposition to stuttering, a suggested definition of a “cure to stuttering”, and overcoming the negative thoughts we may have. In addition, Geoff presents four useful points to consider when we stutter, his definition of fear, what to focus on when giving a public speech. Geoff presents a suggested way of thinking about what triggers our stuttering, how we interpret the world around us and the process leading to a stutter. Geoff continues with a passionate defence of volun

Episode 41 released - “Destroy the fear” - with Kenny Macheka. Our star studded international lineup continues as London based graduate, Kenny Macheka broadens our perspective on what it means to be an eloquent speaker and tackle fear head on! Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges” in Apple or Google podcasts, your favourite podcasting app, or click onto the link below. https://soundcloud.com/user-709642316 Have a great day Strong Voices production team. svpodcast@yahoo.com —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific facts, under certain cond

Episode 40 released - Its never to late to be a great speaker - with Virginia Hortis. Imagine loosing your fluency in your early thirties? How would that feel? Join Virginia in this wide ranging interview as she shares her speaking journey, challenges and successes, and touches on the benefits of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges” in Apple or Google podcasts, your favourite podcasting app, or click onto the link below. https://soundcloud.com/user-709642316 Have a great day Strong Voices production team. svpodcast@yahoo.com —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expre

Episode 39 released - Speech, life and everything - with Tamisan Bielenberg. Taimsan shares her speaking journey and embraces subjects such as mindfullness, discovering who we really are, changing our self talk, embracing our differences and limitations, and the importance of celebrating success. Is a hearty hot chocolate the answer to a difficult speaking day? Find out with Tami and the Strong Voices crew.

"Life, love and relationships” - Part 2 with Alex Cowan and Kate Salkeld. Episode 38 digs deeper and explores the road to their relationship, the advantages and disadvantages of two people living together with the same speaking challenge and a peek into the future. Please sit back and enjoy this honest, heartfelt and heartwarming story. Search and subscribe to “Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges” in Apple or Google podcasts, your favourite podcasting app, or click onto the link below. https://soundcloud.com/user-709642316 Have a great day Strong Voices production team. svpodcast@yahoo.com —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions

"Life, love and relationships” - Parts 1 and 2 with Alex Cowan and Kate Salkeld. Episodes 37 and 38 explore the lives of Alex and Kate - graduates and certified primary coaches on the McGuire program. Episode 37 we hear Alex’s story and begin to explore their relationship. Episode 38 we dig deeper and explore the road to their relationship, the advantages and disadvantages of two people living together with the same speaking challenge and a peek into the future. Please sit back and enjoy this honest, heartfelt and heartwarming story. We love hearing from you. Why not send us your comments and suggestions. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production te

Episode 36 released - “I found my voice” with Ray Wilson. What would you do to avoid speaking to your workmates? Share in Ray’s moving story from chronic out of control stuttering to finding his voice through the McGuire programme. Do you think in one sense, it’s those “everyday” in control speaking tasks which are the most meaningful? We love hearing from you. Why not send us your comments and suggestions. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific facts

Episode 35 released - “Ride the wave” with Riley Cadman. Australian graduate, certified primary coach and TV celebrity Riley Cadman speaks to Strong Voices podcast. You may have seen Riley on Australian television channel 9 program “This time next year”, now hear Riley share his amazing personal story, the challenges of a TV celebrity, and Riley shares a few surfing insights. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific facts, under certain conditions, and

Episode 34 released - with Peter Wise. Peter joins us in our Canberra Studio to discuss how the smooth speech technique has helped him, proactive steps he takes to maintain a high standard of fluency and how he handles live radio interviews and presentations to his religious community. The podcast production team is taking a break over June and July 2019, and will be back in August 2019. However in the meantime, please enjoy our back catalogue, and please contact us if you would like to be interviewed or if you have any comments or suggestions. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices produ

Episode 33 released - with Jhoney Ekladious. The second of two pop up interviews recorded at the April 2019 Sydney Australia McGuire intensive program, Jhoney shares his challenges and entertains us with stories from his first year on the McGuire Programme. Sit back and come along for the ride! Join us in the next episode as we present a very special guest. Stay tuned. We love your feedback, please see contact details below. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed base

Episode 32 released - with Martin Bates. The first of two pop up interviews recorded at the April 2019 Sydney Australia McGuire intensive program. Are there parallels between Military training and the McGuire Program? Find out as Martin shares his experiences and future goals. Join us in the future for our second pop up interview. We love your feedback, please see contact details below. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific facts, under certain condi

Episode 31 released - Moving Forward - with Katy Johnson. In this episode, McGuire Program graduate Katy takes us through her speaking experiences and strategies for moving forward in your speaking journey. PLUS: Chad’s weekly inspiration……. :-) We love your feedback, please see contact details below. Email: svpodcast@yahoo.com Facebook: svpodcast1 Find us in the iTunes, Google Podcasts or wherever good podcasts are found. —— Strong Voices - overcoming speaking challenges podcast provides a platform for those with speaking challenges to tell their stories. Topics discussed may be highly personal in nature and may lead to an expression of genuinely held opinions. The opinions expressed in this podcast are not necessarily the opinions of the Strong Voices production team and opinions are solely of the interviewee. Opinions expressed by interviewees are or have been expressed based on specific facts, under certain conditions, and subject to certain assumptions, based on facts/assumptions known at the ti