Dr. Gerald Maguire is the world's frontrunner in pharmacological treatment research for stuttering. His personal connection with stuttering, academic background, professional experience and international links with top scientists have positioned him as the leading expert on medication's future role in the treatment of stuttering.

Dr. Maguire is a professor and Founding Chair of Psychiatry for the American University of Health Sciences School of Medicine in California. He is the principal investigator for CenExel CIT, Global Medical Director for iStutter, and Chair of Research and Development for the World Stuttering Network.

Dr. Maguire's disclosures include:

• Research Grants related to stuttering: Noema, Emalex.

• Other CNS research grants: Bioexcel, Neurocrine, Jazz, Sunovion, Karuna, Cerevel, Intracellular, Otsuka, Axsome

• Consultant/Advisor: Karuna, Sage/Biogen, Noema, Emalex

• Speakers’ Bureau: Alkermes, Janssen, Otsuka, Axsome

• No medication is FDA approved for stuttering

If you would like to learn more about the Orpheus Study and how to participate, click here:

https://www.orpheusstudy.com/WSN

Thad S. Cox is now in his 80s. He grew up with a challenge that is not uncommon to kids who stutter: BULLYING. This is an emotional tale of a young boy attempting to solve one bullying problem after another. Thad and Tricia wrote this book together for the benefit of kids, parents and SLPs who want to better understand the relationship between bullying, stuttering, confidence, teamwork and resilience. We explore the possibility that greatness stems from struggle.

Interview begins at 1:40

Book reading begins at about the 8 minute mark.

If you would like to purchase BullyBlossom from Amazon, click here: BULLYBLOSSOM

Growing up in Japan, fathers & sons, talking to patients & his definition of stuttering success.

Dr. Yoshikazu Kikuchi is a medical doctor from Japan who also has his PhD. Listen as he describes his story of childhood and inspiration to help the stuttering community.

Verbal bullying and social exclusion in the adult world of stuttering.

Listen in as a group of attendees from China, India, U.S. and other countries discuss the current state of bullying across the globe.

Dysfunctional families, trauma, genetics & mental health.

Whether or not your story sounds like hers, you will feel authentic connection as Patti shares a vulnerable piece of her life and advocates for more attention to mental health concerns in people who stutter.

www.worldstutteringnetwork.net

Willingness to learn, hockeyworld, question on top of question, giving grace and true intentions. Ryan Cowley, author of "All the Right Words," tells his unique story about life with a stutter and a career in journalism. He shares a passage of his book in this episode of Stutter Stories.

Chel Hamilton is the host of the #1 meditation podcast called "Meditation Minis." She guides her listeners through a brief meditation for about 10 minutes with a different theme in each episode. After we chat, Chel will take us through a sample mini mediation related to speaking anxiety. Get comfortable and enjoy the calm! https://meditationminis.com/

Hamster wheels, authenticity and choosing how to stutter.

Stephen Greene of Ireland discusses the self-pressure to be fluent, catalysts of change and his connections with stuttering support groups. Have a listen!

Podcast experiences, unfortunate college advice, NPR and verbal diversity. Maya Chupkov tells how her stuttering journey changed as she started to really put herself out there. Check it out!

Want to hear more from her podcast, Proud Stutter? Here's the website: https://www.proudstutter.com/

Interjecting in groups, Toastmasters, a wave of panic and going deeper.

Obim Okongwu kicks off season 2 telling stories of his transition from Toronto to Nigeria and back to Toronto. He tells all of his decision to "throw himself into speaking" and how he looked inward to be his authentic self. "It's all a dance," says Obim. Tune in to hear from a wise storyteller.