Not everyone who stutters shows it all the time. There are people who become very good at hiding it by substituting words, avoiding high-octane situations, and choosing to remain quiet to avoid stuttering. People like this are often identified as having a "covert" stutter.

Both Maya and guest Sarah Nelson identify as covert stutters. In this episode, they talk about passing as fluent, disclosing to their families and friends, and analogies that describe their experiences. Other topics include:

“Do I Stutter Enough?”
Harmful phrases that perpetuate ableism
A good example of someone reacting to your stutter
Getting through interviews with a stutter
“Am I Disabled Enough?” - Embracing a disability identity

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Untamed by Glennon Doyle

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