Founder of "with VR", Gareth Walkom, discusses the benefits and practical use of virtual reality in speech therapy and at home. Don't miss hearing his story of motivation for the technology and how it can serve both PWS and SLPs. This is an AMAZING innovation that will significantly change how people progress on their journey and face their speaking fears. For more info, check out https://withvr.app/.

This episode was recorded during the inaugural StutterFEST on May 8, 2021!! StutterFEST was a 20-hour celebration of the worldwide stuttering community. Guests dropped in to chat with StutterStories hosts, Tricia & Jia. This episode features Steff Lebsack, Paul Castellano, Lynne Mackie, Nathan Malipeddi, Lucy Reed Ward, and Kunal Mahajan... what a line up!!

Talented, fun, authentic movie maker who is proud to be person who stutters

Cody shared his journey from a shy boy with a stutter in New Zealand to an international movie maker in L.A. We talked about childhood, emotions, therapy, art, identity, community, mindfulness, everything about stuttering and so much beyond!

The military, comparing speech to trains, and SAY: Australia.

Rich Stephens, the President of SAY:Australia, describes a journey that led him to starting the first international branch of the Stuttering Association for the Young in Melbourne.

Young, compassionate, and enthusiastic SLP who stutters.

Eddie tells his stuttering journey and the great lessons he learned along the way. This is a story of challenges, courage, friendship, connection and giving back to the community. Eddie is also a youth soccer coach who loves plants!

Open, authentic and curious. Passionate about stuttering and the weather.

"Jeff O." tells the journey of his stuttering, how it shaped him as a strong and compassionate leader and communicator. He shares his knowledge and wisdom on stuttering acceptance, self-help, motivation and so much more!

Confidence, curses, and creating who you are.

Emmanuel Addo from Ghana discusses changes in perspective, where he looked to find answers, and how helping others changed his life.

Kobe Bryant, covert stuttering, and advice to kids

Nathan Malipeddi is a BUSY GUY. He shares his philosophy on passionate pursuits and time management, as well as his transition from being covert to stuttering openly. Nathan's message to kids who stutter should be heard by all.

Public speaking, bravery & the r/stutter SubReddit

Andrew Bowers (Texas) is a person who stutters, an SLP & an administrator for the Stuttering Support SubReddit. The r/Stutter SubReddit hosts about 10,000 people who stutter offering 24 hour support without barriers. The closely moderated group is a safe, uplifting environment for people who stutter of all ages at all points in their journey. Click on the links to check it out!

www.reddit.com/r/stutter

https://discord.gg/stutter

Role models, expulsion, relationships and a non-cure

Dr. Tim Saltuklaroglu of Knoxville, Tennessee discusses a traveling childhood, a memorable moment planting trees in Canada, online dating and the "magic pill" question.