S5E6: Amir Hossein

This episode was recorded in Persian. An English translation is provided on our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@somestutterluh This special episode of SSL! podcast presents the cultural perceptions of stuttering in Iran. As a person who stutter, a speech therapist and the founder of the first stuttering-focused startup in Iran, GREEN SPEECH, Amir covers various aspects of stuttering, including personal experiences, societal perceptions, treatment approaches, the role of awareness, and the importance of self-acceptance. Let’s listen to someone who made his stuttering to a stepping stone to success! Notes: Amir Hossein, as a PWS, a speech therapist and founder of Green Speech, discusses his personal journey with stuttering. He shares his experiences with stuttering from childhood through adulthood, detailing the reactions of family, peers, and professors. Amir emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance and open communication about stuttering to reduce stigma and improve quality of life. As student of speech therapy at University of Michigan, he also addresses the differences in cultural attitudes towards stuttering between Iran and America, highlighting the need for awareness and support for people who stutter. In his role as a speech therapist and startup founder, Amir aims to provide resources, support, and education to both individuals who stutter and professionals in the field and he emphasizes on the importance of early intervention. He encourages those who stutter to seek help and take action towards improving their speech, stressing that stuttering does not define one's worth or capabilities. Website: https://somestutterluh.ca/ Anchor: https://anchor.fm/somestutterluh Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/somestutterpodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/somestutterluhpod/ Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy80ZDk5ZjhhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Breaker: https://www.breaker.audio/some-stutter-luh Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/f104pr7u Radiopublic: https://radiopublic.com/some-stutter-luh-Ww7lXa Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f9V7PkdfcPPOBSc7WNsBf #stuttering #podcast #speech #language #disability #Iran #Persian #Newfoundland #Labrador #Communication