# featured guest (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 5 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover featured guest. Page: Feed: --- ## [Present Joys Featured Guest: Joseph Thomas](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-featured-guest-joseph) _2026-08-11 · Present Joys_ This week we welcome Joseph Thomas to share his present joys with us. ## [Finding His Frequency - Matty White's Journey from Rejection to Belonging](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/finding-his-frequency-matty-whites-journey-from-rejection-to-belonging/) _2026-07-31 · Forever Mancunians_ Sophie Sveinsson sits down with broadcaster, presenter, food reviewer and critic Matty White to talk about finding a true sense of home and friendships. After moving to Manchester in his twenties, Matt discovered a city and its people that finally gave him the belonging he'd been searching for since leaving his childhood hometown. Matty invites us in. Sophie cries. They giggle. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hf86ggn77t6det93/Matty_White_mixdown8wr8t.mp3) ## [Present Joys: Summer, Sandals, Sunscreen Sticks and Strength](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-summer-sandals-sunscreen) _2026-07-28 · Present Studio · Present Joys_ Week of July 27, 2026 ## [Present Joys Featured Guest: Ilana Kruger](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-featured-guest-ilana) _2026-07-14 · Present Joys_ This week we welcome Ilana Kruger to share her present joys with us. ## [Meetups to Movement — Liam Heeley's Story of Creativity, Community & Building Manchester's Next Generation](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/meetups-to-movement-%e2%80%94-liam-heeleys-story-of-creativity-community-building-manchesters-next-generation/) _2026-07-03 · Forever Mancunians_ School never felt like the right fit for Liam Heeley. It wasn't until he found his tribe of creatives that everything clicked. Now, at just 24, Liam has travelled the world as a photographer, founded HEADS Manchester, and helped launch the Manchester Creative Council. In this episode, Sophie Sveinsson sits down with Liam to talk about the power of community, backing yourself, and how finding the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x6atq753aupt9qge/Liam_Heeley_full_mixdown66rbq.mp3) ## [Present Joys: Thoreau, The Huntington, Camp Breakfasts and Sharing Beans](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-thoreau-the-huntington) _2026-06-30 · Present Studio · Present Joys_ Week of June 30, 2026 ## [Present Joys Featured Guest: Alexis Bone](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-featured-guest-alexis) _2026-06-16 · Present Joys_ This week we welcome Alexis Bone to share her present joys with us. ## [Present Joys: Perfect Moments, Dance, Reconnecting with Old Friends, and Playing with Kids](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-perfect-moments-dance) _2026-06-02 · Present Studio · Present Joys_ Week of June 2, 2026 ## [From Spreadsheets to Saucepans — Simon Woods Story of Food, Family and Resilience](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/from-spreadsheets-to-saucepans-%e2%80%94-simon-woods-story-of-food-family-and-resilience/) _2026-05-29 · Forever Mancunians_ Simon Wood joins Sophie Sveinsson for a powerful conversation about passion, pressure and starting over. From growing up cooking with his grandad to feeling trapped in an IT career, Simon always knew food was where he belonged — but winning MasterChef changed everything overnight. Thrust into the spotlight, he built his dream restaurant and a team that became family… until it all came crashing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7zucvuhtmhmp6vw3/Simon_Wood_final6yxq7.mp3) ## [Present Joys Featured Guest: Jessica Comingore Donais](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-featured-guest-jessica) _2026-05-19 · Present Joys_ This week we welcome Jessica Comingore Donais to share her present joys with us. ## [Sync Bookmarks Everywhere (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/x1IXmb8oE2LS) _2026-05-19 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync keeps folders and toolbar intact across Chrome, Firefox, and Safari. ## [Present Joys: Anniversaries, Memorization, Cross-generational convos and Bruce at Home](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-anniversaries-memorization) _2026-05-05 · Present Studio · Present Joys_ Week of May 5, 2026 ## [Basslines & Belonging — Katie Lloyd Living The Lottery Winners Dream](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/basslines-belonging-%e2%80%94-katie-lloyd-living-the-lottery-winners-dream/) _2026-05-01 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode of Forever Mancunians, Sophie Sveinsson chats to Katie Lloyd, bassist of The Lottery Winners. Raised by musician parents, music was always her norm—but her experience of being bullied growing up as a “mosher” helped shape her resilience. She shares how she found her place through performing, built a band that feels like family, and helped create a loyal fan community—from home to… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zb9dun4wzxaqv27f/Katie_Lloyd_final_podcast73dkj.mp3) ## [Present Joys Featured Guest: Baggy](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-featured-guest-baggy) _2026-04-21 · Present Joys_ This week we welcome the Baggy team to share their present joys with us. ## [Present Joys: Birds, Magic, Word Searches and Nail Envy](https://presentstudio.substack.com/p/present-joys-birds-magic-word-searches) _2026-04-07 · Present Studio · Present Joys_ Week of April 7, 2026 ## [Fighting Back With Technology: Let's Build A Voice Together](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/fighting-back-with-technology-lets-build-a-voice-together) _2026-03-30 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Kota Teratani . Kota is a developer from Kobe, Japan. After developing an adult-onset speech disorder at his first job, he spent years navigating conflicting diagnoses and medical treatments. In mid-2024, he taught himself to code using AI and built Vocal Proxy — an app that helps people with speech difficulties communicate with confidence. He thinks it's not about… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/Kota_Full_Podcast_Interview_To_Upload_3_29_2026_DONE_DONE_DONE.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Tracks, Trials & Tribes with Beth Shriever](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/tracks-trials-tribes-with-beth-shriever/) _2026-03-27 · Forever Mancunians_ From Essex to Manchester, Olympic BMX and World Champion Beth Shriever joins Sophie Sveinsson to share her journey: leaving home to live in Manchester and train with British Cycling, navigating life as the only woman on the team, and discovering the female riders who make her feel at home. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/sbnp9fa2wz3xg6ht/Beth_Shriever_Final679m1.mp3) ## [Melody of My Life](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/Melody-of-My-Life-e3gfgdd) _2026-03-15 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ With over 25 years of experience in education as a Speech Language Pathologist, Denise Cesare is a mindfulness advocate, author, and a thought leader in social-emotional learning. This book has been close to her heart since her son was born in December of 1999. She would often say the words, «I love you more than chocolate,» which inspired her dream to write this book. All these years later, those… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/116948845/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-15%2F420049971-44100-2-b1a62bf9d427b.m4a) ## [Holy Noise & Queer Joy — DJ Paulette’s Journey to the Dancefloor](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/holy-noise-queer-joy-%e2%80%94-dj-paulette-s-journey-to-the-dancefloor/) _2026-02-27 · Forever Mancunians_ In this punchy episode, DJ Paulette (Paulette Constable) speaks with Sophie Sveinsson about facing racism in the church, finding freedom and acceptance on the dancefloor, and how queer club culture led her back to music — while opening up about being made to stop clubbing during her marriage, and why she’s still judged today as a woman behind the decks. [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8xcu4z7cub9kirb9/DJ_Paullette_Forever_Mancunicans_mixdown8880g.mp3) ## [What a Blessing](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/What-a-Blessing-e3eppnh) _2026-02-08 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Blessing Platinum-Williams is a self-taught software developer and the founder of Tonely AI. Growing up, she was repeatedly told that she was “less than”, words that slowly became a self-fulfilling prophecy. After more than 80 hours of therapy and a long journey rebuilding self-belief, she came to understand just how deeply language can shape a person’s life. That realisation became a turning… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/115188913/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-8%2F417680922-44100-2-9ebcf84d303ef.m4a) ## [The Power of Sharing Our Stuttering Stories](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/the-power-of-sharing-our-stuttering-stories) _2026-02-02 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Bryan Matthews . Bryan states, "I started stuttering when I was around 10 years old. I'm currently the Director of Training for the United Association of Plumbers, Pipefitters, welders and Service Technicians Local union 625 in Charleston West Virginia. I'm the co-leader of the Huntington/Marshall University Adult Chapter for the National Stuttering Association. I have… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/THIS_IS_THE_FINAL_ONE_THAT_IS_AN_MP3_2026666666666666666666666666666.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Non-Custodial Crypto Gateway (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/NUAHOeRAcKPL) _2026-02-02 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto, automated fee handling, and trustless escrow with real-time settlement. ## [Amy's Rebirth](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/Amys-Rebirth-e3e84k4) _2026-02-01 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Amy Thurman is a best-selling author, international speaker, and a thought leader on the transformative power of authenticity and holding space. After living 10 years with a broken neck that went undiagnosed for six months, she was forced to redefine everything, including what it means to be strong. She discovered that true strength isn't found in pretending to be okay, it's found in presence,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/114610244/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-0-27%2F416908496-44100-2-9a7ed1f94ed26.m4a) ## [Roots, Rhythms and Reverence with Aziz Ibrahim](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/roots-rhythms-and-reverence-with-aziz-ibrahim/) _2026-01-23 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode, Sophie speaks with musician and composer Aziz Ibrahim (The Stone Roses and Simply Red) about growing up in Longsight, discovering the rich, multicultural life of South Manchester, and the sounds that brought people together across faiths and backgrounds. Aziz reflects on choosing music in the face of community expectation, and the judgement that can come with stepping beyond… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/8s5dthhmr6tzkk34/AZIZ_IBRAHAM_FINAL_EDIT_WITH_TOP709yb.mp3) ## [At 35, Still Finding My Feet with Stuttering—A Positive Journey](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/tbd) _2025-12-22 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Andrea Navarra . Andrea Navarra is a 35-year-old Italian living in Malta. He holds a BSc in Nursing from Rome and an MSc in Green Economy from Bournemouth University, where he specialized in carbon management, renewable energy, and environmental law. He began his professional journey in healthcare as a nurse (2014–2021) before transitioning into environmental… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/Andrea_Navarra_FINAL_TO_UPLOAD_TO_LIBSYN_12_21_2025.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [From Canvas to Club Night with Stan Chow](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/forever-mancunians-from-canvas-to-club-night-with-stan-chow/) _2025-12-11 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode, artist and DJ Stan Chow sits down with host Sophie Sveinsson to talk about how he found his tribe in the hallways of art school and carried that creative spark into Manchester’s underground. Stan shares how a need to make something—to carve out a space where art, music, and identity could collide—led to the creation of a genuine community in the club. From late-night experiments… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/x45w4mrn5na5sssc/Ep_1_Forever_Mancunians_pod_with_Stan_Chow98ev6.mp3) ## [From Survivor To Survivor](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/From-Survivor-To-Survivor-e3b8tbt) _2025-11-23 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Leah M. Forney , widely known as The Culture Doctor , is a cultural strategist and trauma-informed educator committed to transforming how institutions show up for survivors of sexual violence, particularly those from communities of color. As the founder and CEO of Purposely Faithfull LLC , Leah equips organizations and institutions with culturally responsive, trauma-informed, survivor-centered… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/111489853/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-21%2F412883226-44100-2-018b7496b8622.m4a) ## [Mon Cheri](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/Mon-Cheri-e3b0cd1) _2025-11-16 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Cheri Bergeron is a former tech executive and entrepreneur turned bestselling author, speaker, trained life coach, and founder of the nonprofit Cheri's Choice. Following her ten-year struggle with infertility that involved multiple rounds of IVF, donor conception, genetic defects and child loss, she successfully gave birth to her children at the ages of 44 and 46. Driven by these experiences,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/111210337/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-15%2F412516878-44100-2-1501a6d2f51fc.m4a) ## [The House That Built Me](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/The-House-That-Built-Me-e3aluv2) _2025-11-09 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Leslie Davenport is an internationally recognized speaker, climate psychology educator, consultant, and therapist who bridges climate, education, policy, media, and social justice. Author of five books, including Emotional Resiliency in the Era of Climate Change for clinicians and two APA-published guides for youth, she also has an adult APA Climate Emotions workbook forthcoming in 2026. Leslie… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/110868898/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-8%2F411370833-44100-2-ff4f484ec6c5a.m4a) ## [Is a Martian Economy Really a Thing?](https://business.ucf.edu/is-a-martian-economy-really-a-thing/) _2025-11-06 · Is This Really a Thing?_ Paul Jarley: It’s Space Week at UCF and I’m like a kid in a candy store. So many questions. For one, everyone’s talking about going to Mars, but why? What problem are we solving? What does Mars offer that other planets or the moons don’t? And if the answer is survival or curiosity, does that really require an economy, people trading air, power and data in some kind of cosmic barter system? Or is… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/content.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/SPACE_POD_FINAL_FINAL.mp3) ## [Cancer Doesn't Define Me](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/Cancer-Doesnt-Define-Me-e3abbh1) _2025-11-02 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Rita Avellar is a writer, filmmaker, and creative entrepreneur who transforms real stories into art that makes people think. As the founder of Avellar LLC, she leads projects that blend storytelling, marketing, and web design— from writing to brand strategy. A two-time breast cancer survivor, she uses creativity as a tool for healing and reinvention. Through her work, including The Fat Lady short… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/110521313/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-1%2F410375661-44100-2-591fbf4b03b7d.m4a) ## [Is the $1 Billion Powerpoint Really a Thing?](https://business.ucf.edu/is-the-1-billion-powerpoint-really-a-thing/) _2025-10-27 · Is This Really a Thing?_ We’ve all sat through bad slide decks—but what about the ones that change history? In this episode of Is This Really a Thing? , Dean Paul Jarley is joined by Jim Balaschak, Dr. Mike Pape, and Derek Saltzman to explore whether the so-called “billion-dollar PowerPoint” is myth or reality. From Airbnb and Tesla’s iconic pitch decks to the role of storytelling, trust, and investor psychology, they… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/content.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/_1_Billion_PPT-FINAL_CUT.mp3) ## [Ship software peacefully (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/beibtZ8ZwYl1) _2025-10-27 · **Sponsored**_ Connect your repo and deploy instantly — Railway handles config, scaling, and monitoring. ## [You're Your Own Hero](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/Youre-Your-Own-Hero-e3a15g0) _2025-10-26 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Jesse Ramos Jr. is a New York City–based Transformation Artist, speaker, and founder of BBT Fitness NYC. Once a top banker with 14 years of success, Jesse spent two decades battling alcohol, self-hate, and the pain of hiding his sexuality in the 90s. His struggles led to heartbreak, burnout, and even jail—but it was the loss of his grandmother that pushed him to rebuild his life completely. He got… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/110187456/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-25%2F409937737-44100-2-1ed9c2711214f.m4a) ## [Is The Quarterly Report Really a Thing?](https://business.ucf.edu/is-the-quarterly-report-really-a-thing/) _2025-09-29 · Is This Really a Thing?_ Quarterly earnings reports have been a fixture of American business for more than 50 years … but are their days numbered? Earlier this month, President Donald Trump reignited debate by suggesting companies should only report twice a year, a move he says would cut costs and free executives to focus on the long term. But would fewer reports build stronger businesses, or erode trust in the markets?… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/content.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/_Is_This_Really_a_Thing-Quarterly_Reporting.mp3) ## [How to Become a Leader](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/How-to-Become-a-Leader-e38p8rh) _2025-09-28 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Dr. Karissa Thomas is an award-winning author, global leadership strategist, and creator of the Mosaic Intelligence Method™—a living framework that helps leaders build emotional integrity, cultural flexibility, and identity agility in high-pressure environments. Her work spans disaster zones, classrooms, and corporate boardrooms, translating lived experience into practical tools for leaders,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/108880177/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-27%2F408231620-44100-2-d07c6c4568abd.m4a) ## [Always & Forever, Your Princella](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anamika-dutta/episodes/Always--Forever--Your-Princella-e386ndm) _2025-09-21 · Anamika Dutta · Spoken Word by Anamika_ Princella Talley is a writer, ghostwriter, and editor with experience spanning the U.S., South America, and the Caribbean. As a digital entrepreneur, she has created content for Fortune 500 companies and globally recognized brands. Princella also cares deeply about environmental protection and personal wellness. Her sociopolitical commentary and creative work have reached millions of readers… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/22e619b0/podcast/play/108272502/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-14%2F407447401-44100-2-0a4c1e172c5c3.m4a) ## [Are Pet Influencers Really a Thing?](https://business.ucf.edu/are-pet-influencers-really-a-thing/) _2025-09-15 · Is This Really a Thing?_ From Lassie to Grumpy Cat to Ruby the golden doodle, pets have long captured our hearts—but today, they’re also capturing serious market share. In this episode of Is This Really a Thing? , Dean Paul Jarley dives into the booming world of pet influencers with UCF Marketing expert Dr. Carolyn Massiah and Amber Downs, creator of @orlandoodle. Together, they explore why pets are such powerful… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/content.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/Pet_Influencers-FINAL_CUT.mp3) ## [Is Layaway Really a Thing … Again?](https://business.ucf.edu/is-layaway-really-a-thing-again/) _2025-09-15 · Is This Really a Thing?_ Is layaway making a comeback—or has it simply been rebranded as “buy now, pay later”? In this episode of Is This Really a Thing? , Dean Paul Jarley sits down with Jim Adamczyk, Chief Strategy Officer at FAIRWINDS, to unpack the surprising history (and psychology) of delayed payments. From Christmas shopping in the 1970s to today’s Klarna and Affirm apps, they explore why consumers keep returning… [Listen](https://media.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/content.blubrry.com/isthisreallyathing/Layaway-FINAL_CUT.mp3) ## [How I Learned To Speak Up – Even With A Stutter](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/-how-i-learned-to-speak-up-even-with-a-stutter) _2025-08-24 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Travis Warrington . Travis states, "I've stuttered since I was 5 years old. I was in speech therapy on and off during grade school to college. I have struggled with my self-esteem due my stuttering, but I have recently found an outlet and a global support system from having a YouTube channel". I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Travis for… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/Pedro_Pena_Travis_Warrington_FINAL_TO_UPLOAD_AUGUST_24_2025_333PM.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Embracing Your Worth: A Journey to Beautiful Moments](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/embracing-your-worth-a-journey-to-beautiful-moments) _2025-06-21 · My Stuttering Life_ In this episode, I dive into embracing our worth and cherishing life's beautiful moments. I'll share how practicing self-compassion, celebrating small victories, and surrounding ourselves with positivity can help us recognize our true value—stutter and all. Together, let's journey toward self-acceptance and joy, because we are worthy of every beautiful thing life offers! LINKS: Thank you to Noah… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/final_to_upload_2025_11111111111111111111111111.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Episode 023 - Rachel McFarlane - Amplified Voices](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-023-rachel-mcfarlane-amplifired-voices/) _2025-06-16 · Forever Mancunians_ In this episode we meet Rachel McFarlane, the founder of Ampliied Voices CIC. Beyond her own record of remarkable personal achievements, Rachel's dedication to community outreach is evident in her work with this pioneering initiative allowing her to showcase her commitment to leveraging the power of music to empower and foster a sense of belonging through singing programmes specifically designed… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6ivv97pwtcu9yyn5/FM_PODCAST_023_-_RACHEL_McFARLANE_-_Amplified_Voices_-_Jun25apulj.mp3) ## [Free To Speak: My Journey From Stuttering To Public Speaking](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/free-to-speak-my-journey-from-stuttering-to-public-speaking) _2025-06-15 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Larry Stein. Larry Stein struggled with stuttering for 50 years, compromising his career and suffering debilitating depressions. In an effort to save the business of his dreams, he launched a drive to improve his speech that far exceeded his expectations. Over the next two years, he relearned to speak, retrained his brain and worked through speaking situations that once… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/FINAL_FINAL_TO_UPLOAD_LARRY_STEIN_PEDRO_PENA_6_15_2025.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Breaking The Silence: How I Turned My Stutter Into A Storytelling Superpower](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/breaking-the-silence-how-i-turned-my-stutter-into-a-storytelling-superpower) _2025-06-14 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Doyle. Doyle, the warm voice behind Spirit Talk Show , invites grown-ups to unwind with bedtime stories that blend magic and mindfulness. An Irish-American adventurer and dad of two, Doyle's path from camp counselor to beloved teacher and tech whiz is one of passion and persistence. With a B.A. in Child Development, a Master's in Educational Technology, and three teaching… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/FINAL_TO_UPLOAD_DOYLE_PEDRO_6_11_2025.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Speech Therapists Have Much To Learn, But We're Listening](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/speech-therapists-have-much-to-learn-but-were-listening) _2025-05-27 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is J. Scott Yaruss . J. Scott Yaruss, PhD, is a Professor of Communicative Sciences and Disorders at Michigan State University and the President of Stuttering Therapy Resources, Inc., a specialty publishing company dedicated to helping speech-language pathologists help people who stutter. A practicing clinician for more than 30 years, Yaruss is a board-certified specialist… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/Final_To_Upload_J_Scott_Yaruss_5_26_2025_UPLOAD_TO_LIBSYN_forgot_INTRO_intro_intro_intro.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Episode 022 - Esther Whitaker - Downs Syndrome Manchester](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-022-esther-whitaker-downs-syndrome-manchester/) _2025-04-28 · Forever Mancunians_ The Forever Mancunians Podcast shares the stories of featured guests whose vision, commitment and determination in making a difference to the lives of others in our local communites is often interesting and inspiring. In this episode we chat with Esther Whittaker, CEO of Down's Syndrome Manchester. DS Manchester is an inclusive, member-led charity for individuals with Down’s syndrome, their… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/rvjdrdxbsvnrw5r9/FM_PODCAST_022_-_ESTHER_WHITAKER_-_Down_Syndrome_Manchester_Apr25ahn6t.mp3) ## [Andrew's Journey Into The Corporate World After College As A Person Who Stutters](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/andrews-journey-into-the-corporate-world-after-college-as-a-person-who-stutters) _2025-04-13 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured returning guest is Andrew Simpson . It's always a great honor to have a returning guest and I'm thrilled to welcome back Andrew, whose journey continues to inspire. At just 25, Andrew is thriving on the accounting team at Colliers International in Columbus, Ohio. A proud graduate of Capital University and former student-athlete on the Men's Golf team, Andrew shares how discipline,… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/FINAL_TO_UPLOAD_ANDREW_AND_PEDRO_4_13_2025_mp3_TO_UPLOAD_MP3.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Episode 021 - Graham Wood & Fay Wiblin - WAVE Adventure](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/esisode-21-graham-fay-wave-adventure/) _2025-03-28 · Forever Mancunians_ Forever Mancunians shares the stories of featured guests whosevision, commitment and determination in making a difference to the lives of others in our local communites is often interesting and inspiring. In this episode we chat with the founder of the award winning WAVE Adventure, Grahm Wood and Trustee Fay Wiblin. Passionate about outdoor adventure and the environment, WAVE love introducing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3sh6i3nkthixwvp6/FM_PODCAST_021_-_GRAHAM_FAYE_-_WAVE_Adventure_-_Mar_259b52x.mp3) ## [Stuttering Tales From A U.S. Airman](https://mystutteringlife.libsyn.com/stuttering-tales-from-a-us-airman) _2025-03-10 · My Stuttering Life_ Today's featured guest is Anthony Figueroa. Anthony is a United States Air Force Nondestructive Technician. I believe that there is healing in sharing, and I want to thank Anthony for sharing his story with me today. LINK: Contact Email : sf031604@gmail.com Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats ) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link:… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/mystutteringlife/FINAL_TO_UPLOAD_ANTHONY_FIGUEROA_3_10_2025.mp3?dest-id=1660175) ## [Episode 020 - Magali Flores - Colibri Mexican Folk Dance](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-20-magali-flores-colibri-mexican-folk-dance/) _2024-12-09 · Forever Mancunians_ In this Forever Mancunians episode we chat to the founder of Manchester based Colibri Mexican Folk Dance company, Magali Flores. Hailing from Mexico, a country steeped in rich music and dance heritage, Magaly studied ballet, folklore and traditional contemporary dance to become a graduate teacher of Arts Education before moving to England in 1989. As a widely traveled researcher, choreographer and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/pmdaxbidaembfj7y/FM_PODCAST_020_-_MAGALI_FLORES_-_Colibri_Mexican_Folk_Dance_-_Nov_24ad1q4.mp3) ## [Episode 018 - Olga Gerke & Jennie Trueman](https://forevermanchester.podbean.com/e/episode-018-olga-gerke-jennie-trueman/) _2024-09-12 · Forever Mancunians_ “I feel comfortable when I’m combining a touch of class with a touch of craziness, you should try wearing chicken slippers” The Forever Mancunians podcast series aims to share the stories of featured guests whose vision, commitment, and dedication in making a difference to the lives of others within our local communities is often interesting and inspiring. In this episode (018) we meet Olga Gerke… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4d2yn62iyrbzp889/FM_PODCAST_018_-_OLGA_JENNIE_-_The_Sunday_Soire_-_Aug_24bodc5.mp3)