Why do I stutter is the wrong question!  If you are eager to change, you ask "how" instead of "why?"  People who stutter have a "structure" to their stuttering; oftentimes it is very predictable.  An example would be when a server comes up to my table, I take a breath, look away, say several "ums," and then force out the word "h-h-h-hamburger."  That is how I stuttered.  How I stutter explains specific words and situations we routinely stutter on.  Why is a culdesac- you drive in circles- and HOW is the highway to change.

Katie, Alayna, and Tim talk stuttering.  Katie, age 25, is now in grad school to become an SLP.  Alayna, age 13, wants to follow in her footsteps.  We talk about disclosure,  shutting down bullies, and going beyond acceptance.

Help kids who stutter thrive with virtual or in-person teaching during the pandemic.  Helpful tips for parents, SLPs, and teachers.  A 6-point plan to empower our kids!

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24 year old Hunter tells us how he is taking on stuttering once and for all!  He dropped out of college due to stuttering but intends to jump back in to finish his degree soon. Hunter tells us how he benefited from CBT and speech therapy techniques to overcome his speech phobia.  Phone calling, public speaking, and introducing himself are now skills that he enjoys.

Mysteries and quandaries in stuttering:  Why do we not stutter when we sing?  If someone reads in unison with me I don't stutter! What is masking and how is it I don't stutter when I cannot hear myself?  I hear Emily Blunt, James Earl Jones, and Bruce Willis stutter in real life yet I have never heard them stutter when playing a character role!  These age-old mysteries are clinically important and can lead research.

Interview with Subbu Chandranathan: a 52 year old IT professional decides to overcome stuttering to enhance his career.  Is 52 too old to eliminate anxiety and begin speaking with exceptional control?  He will tell you how much he has changed in just 4 weeks.

Diego shares his journey with stuttering that included teasing, bullying, and an extended period when Diego avoided talking. 16 year old Diego is a rising high school junior. Diego is now producing podcasts and has big plans for raising his voice for issues dear to him.  Diego tells kids that it is ok to stutter and push back on bullies. He says to speak up in class because what you say is important.

This podcast takes away myths and confusion related to breathing and speech.

Examining the rate or speed of talking: Science and application for pws

Voluntary stuttering: Why do it and how to do it