Episode 48 Description: In this episode, Lori Melnitsky talks with every one of you through a sweet story of  a “Sweet Potato” and Stuttering.

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Lori, still to this day, discusses how she feels a little embarrassed with her stuttering when she prolongs a sound . However,  she was learned how to stop avoiding situations and use fluency skills . 

She was also discusses how a 21-year-old who has an issue with stuttering calls stores now.  One can achieve growth by making mistakes.  You need to  open up and express yourself and it will help you to overcome your stuttering.

 In the end, she ended the episode with a quote from Brene Brown: "Grace means that all of your mistakes now serve a purpose instead of serving shame" So, we must change our mindset that we made a mistake.

 Time Stamp:

[00:29] The story of ordering a sweet potato begins

[00:56] The S sound can be challenging for some

[01:07] Why the S was prolonged

[02:18] 21-year-old had struggled to say a word and got help

[02:51] Do parents  let their kids order ?

[03:11] When we allow ourselves to take a risk what is the possible outcome?

[04:52] Advice to overcome stuttering and fear

[05:38] Quote from Brene Brown

I am a Stuttering Specialist and I have been a licensed speech pathologist for over 30 years. I own and direct All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy in Plainview, NY, and online via tele health. I am licensed in NY, NJ, CT, MA, PA, and CA. If you need more information, please visit my website, www.allislandspeech.com