This podcast with David Potts is rich with takeaways. David, a Phd. chemical engineer who stutters, brings a refreshing and much needed perspective to stuttering. David shares with us his journey from college to graduate school and earning his doctorate, all while facing the daily challenges of being a person who stutters. Brian and David dive into preparing and giving presentations, focusing on what you want to say instead of how you say it and being on your own team! Taking the power away from your stutter means not putting life decisions through a stuttering lens. This is a powerful podcast for people who stutter and an education for those who don't! Enjoy the listen!
David Potts is a research scientist at the Dow Chemical Company. He is originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, and is a lifelong stutterer. He received his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Oklahoma in 2018 and his PhD from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2024, both in chemical engineering. His work focuses on developing catalysts to speed up and make chemical reactions more environmentally friendly. David moved to Michigan in 2024 and is a member of the National Stuttering Association East Lansing Chapter. He is passionate about mentorship, outreach, and making scientific fields more accessible to others who stutter.