Media

Some Stutter, Luh! – Some Stutter, Luh! is a Newfoundland and Labrador based podcast hosted by Greg O’Grady. I was invited on to talk about my opinion on the similarities between having a stutter and being gay, particularly around hiding our authentic selves and coming out to the world.

Some Stutter, Luh! – Stuttering and Dating I was invited back onto the Some Stutter, Luh! podcast to talk about dating and the challenges someone who stutters may face. Ultimately it is all about a positive attitude and self-acceptance.

Transcending Stuttering with Uri Schneider ‘Mighty Mindset’ – Uri Schneider and I discuss the importance of developing a strong, healthy mindset around having a stutter and life in general. We discuss despair, suicide and how to find your way back to life. Changing your way of thinking and embracing who you are is a vital step in this journey.

Belfast Men’s Health Group Podcast – On this podcast, I discuss some of the challenges specifically around men’s mental health. What society expects of us and where we can often feel lost and unseen. But finding groups that can support each other is a great way to improve and maintain our mental health.

VoiceStory – The Power of Vulnerability Speech – This was my first VoiceStory speech and I discuss the power of vulnerability. As a boy growing up, I was told that being vulnerable was a weakness and my own experience of bullying only reinforced that lesson. Having to embrace my stutter, sexuality and authentic self has shown me that vulnerability is a strength that we all have access to.

International Stuttering Awareness Day – Author Panel Discussion

This discussion was a wonderful reunion with Michael O’Shea and Darren Benham, both of whom I met on the stuttering recovery course called the McGuire Programme. We discuss writing our individual memoirs on growing up with a stutter, each of us offering our unique perspective.

StutterFEST Presentation – ‘Audiobook Adventure’

This is my latest StutterFEST presentation, talking about recording the audiobook edition of my memoir; Just One More Drive: The true story of a stuttering homosexual and his race car. I ask if it is a good idea for a person with a stutter to read and record their own book. – The answer is YES.

VoiceStory – The Pitfalls of Perseverance – Speech

This was my second VoiceStory speech and I talk about the idea of perseverance being a great life skill, but also highlight the importance of learning when to let go. It can hurt like hell, but it certainly opens you up to new opportunities.

The MINI: A Strategic relaunch of a dormant brand

This academic publication is actually my university dissertation. It was based on the then new BMW MINI. The question I ask is was BMW correct in designing a sporty hatchback rather than an spacious and economically efficient vehicle? For over twenty years, the MINI brand has been defined by its individual and sporty nature. I concluded that BMW was indeed correct to follow that marketing strategy.

Stutter Stories – SAMW Ireland – Contributor

I was honoured to be asked to contribute to this publication that includes stories from people who stutter, speech and language pathologists, educators and public speakers from all over the world. It is a great read and free to download.