MSL Podcast Presents - Embracing My Voice: A Journey Beyond Stuttering
In this episode, I sit down with Ja Bin, a doctoral student at Michigan State University with a rich background in language education, and a personal story that intertwines with the complexities of stuttering. Ja shares her experiences growing up in China, where stuttering was stigmatized and resources were scarce, leading her to navigate life in silence. With a stutter that wasn't acknowledged or supported, Ja embarked on a journey of self-discovery, teaching, and eventually pursuing a doctorate in Communicative Sciences and Disorders (CSD) to bridge cultural gaps and support those who stutter.
Join us as Ja Bin opens up about the challenges she faced, the misconceptions she combated, and the courage it took to embrace her stutter. Her story is one of transformation, from hiding her stutter to using it as a source of strength and purpose. Ja Bin's insights on the evolution of speech therapy, the importance of vulnerability, and the pursuit of authenticity rather than fluency will move you.
This episode is not just a conversation; it's a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the power of embracing one's voice, stutter and all. Ja Bin's message is clear: It's okay to stutter, and in doing so, we find connection and meaning.
For more information on the groundbreaking Heard AI project aimed at improving voice AI technology for people who stutter, stay tuned as Ja Bin shares her involvement in this significant endeavor.
If you're inspired by Ja Bin's story and want to connect with her, reach out via email at jiamsu@msu.edu. And remember, stuttering may be part of our journey, but it's the courage to speak that defines us.
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Email: jiamsu@msu.edu
Thank you to Noah Swiderski (owner and producer of Briton Beats) for your outro music. For more information on Briton Beats, click this link: https://www.britonmedia.com/editing
Thank you to Epidemic Sound for the intro music. https://www.epidemicsound.com/
Thank you to Mike Russell for that voice over outro. https://musicradiocreative.com
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Website: https://mystutteringlife.com
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