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Episode #231: Laughter is the best medicine. On this episode, I chat with Agathe Tupula Kabola, speech language pathologist and author who lives in Montréal, about her use of humour in therapy sessions. Agathe recently published her third book, Je bégaie… laissez-moi parler ! Bien vivre avec le bégaiement (which roughly translates to I stutter… let me speak. Living well with stuttering.), containing all the information readers need to know about stuttering, therapy, and, well, living well with stuttering! Agathe and I talk about how humour provides an excellent way to engage clients – especially children – as laughter can empower people who stutter, ease tension, and bring people together. We also talk about how developing a sense of humour towards one’s own stuttering can also be a great method towards easing the frustrations of stuttering and spreading awareness. The post Using humour in speech therapy appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #230: And a role model for stuttering awareness! Space Jam 2 will be coming out in theatres next summer and it’s time we see Porky Pig in a positive light (if Hollywood doesn’t screw up and use his stuttering for cheap laughs). On this episode, I chat with my friends and fellow stutterers, Lynne Mackie, Tom Scharstein, and Jeff Fett, about their thoughts on Porky Pig as a cartoon character that stutters. Some people who stutter do not like Porky Pig while others, including myself, do and feel he is a great role model. Is it time for voice actors to stop giving Porky Pig a speech impediment? If they did, then it will imply that stuttering is bad. And on this podcast named “Stuttering is Cool”, stuttering isn’t bad. After all, Porky Pig is a cartoon character who always spoke his mind, got what he wanted, overcame his stuttering, and is not a character who is suffering because of his speech. Also, Porky Pig lives in the world we people who stutter want to live in – a world where the people we speak to react positively to our stuttering. That’s what happens in the Looney Tunes cartoons. Other characters very rarely mocked or reacted negatively to Porky Pig’s stuttering (I only know of one cartoon where a radio announcer mimics him and I’m an avid viewer of Looney Tunes!). Lynne Mackie is a librarian for the National Health Service in the UK in London. Originally from Scotland, Lynne is currently the vice-chair of the Scottish Stammering Network. Tom Scharstein is a cabinet maker and Adult Programs Chairman on the National Stuttering Association Board of Directors. Jeff Fett who is a Marketing Manager at his day job, serves as vice president of the Michigan Disability Rights Coalition, and also serves as an National Stuttering Association Chapter Leader in the Lansing, Michigan area and current Regional Coordinator of the central north states. Links mentioned on this episode: Talkin’ Toons with Rob Paulsen Clip of Robin Hood Daffy from 1958 A-Lad-In His Lamp from 1948 The part in Bugs Bunny in King Arthur’s Court from 1978 where Porky Pig helped Bugs Bunny say “porcupine” The part in Looney Tunes: Back In Action where Porky Pig switches words and says “Go home, folks!” instead of his usual “That’s All Folks!” The cartoon, Fool Coverage from 1952, where Daffy Duck is trying to sell insurance to Porky Pig (not an automatic house like I said in this episode. That cartoon is Design For Leaving and stars Elmer Fudd, not Porky Pig. Looks like I got my cartoons mixed up!). Donald Duck in Cured Duck from 1945 Bimbo’s Initiation from 1931 “Heigh Ho” scene from Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs from 1937 Clip from Pinocchio from 1940 The Mechanical Monsters Superman cartoon from 1941 Porky Pig 101 DVD The Illusionist from 2010 (Trailer) This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy! The post Porky Pig: Role model for people who stutter appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #229: Stuttering conference junkies! Join me as I chat with two good friends of mine, Árni Birgisson and Doug Scott about our first time meeting each other at the 2016 Nordic Stuttering Seminar in Hämeenlinna, Finland, and reuniting at the 2018 National Stuttering Association Conference in Chicago, USA. As co-organizer, Árni will also tell us what’s in store for the 2019 International Stuttering Association World Congress in Hveragerdi, Iceland. Links mentioned in this episode: Iceland 2019 National Stuttering Association Stutter Social Canadian Stuttering Association Stuttertini and Stutter Up recipes This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and my comics for fearless stuttering and joy. The post Iceland2019, Nordic Stuttering Seminars, and more! appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #228: The perfect book for children who stutter! On this episode, I chat with co-authors, Saadiq Wicks and his mother, Kimberly Garvin, about their charming and very encouraging book for children who stutter, When Oliver Speaks. We also chat about Saadiq’s founding of Llet Me Finish and the SAY summer camps, which Saadiq has been attending for 9 years and got the idea of creating the book. When Oliver Speaks is a story about a middle school kid who stutters and is worried about giving a presentation to his class. He is often ridiculed by the other kids which causes him to avoid speaking situations. His teacher notices this and after a phone call with his mother, Oliver ends up having no choice but to disclose the secret he’s been hiding and, fortunately, gets his mother’s loving advice about fully embracing cha This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy! The post When Oliver Speaks appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #227: I chat with John Gomez, filmmaker of the multi-award winning documentary, When I Stutter. We discuss the making of his film, worldwide reception, translations, and – SPOILER ALERT! – the unexpected surprises that blew my mind. When I Stutter presents the raw emotions people who stutter feel and develop from growing up and dealing with their speech impediment and the negative reactions they receive from it. Gomez’s documentary spans over the course of 4.5 years shining a spotlight on the shared stories of 19 people about how stuttering has impacted their lives. These stories run the gamut of human emotion – dark, funny, and triumphant! “Educational vignettes” are also interspersed throughout the documentary to help illuminate some of the mysteries surrounding stuttering. This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy. WHEN I STUTTER (Official Trailer) from Keen EYE Productions on Vimeo. The post When I Stutter documentary appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #226: “This is a journey about knowing who I am, it’s not about stuttering. The only person who has to love me when I stutter is me.” Those very wise words came from Mary Wood’s encouraging and uplifting keynote given at this year’s Canadian Stuttering Association annual conference which took place in Toronto on October 20, 2018. Mary shares her words of wisdom gained from her life long journey of stuttering along with a plethora of suggested books to read and a fun mini-concert by The East York Barbershoppers who raise funds for Harmonize4Speech supporting various communication disorders such as stuttering. You won’t want to miss this! On a side note, here’s a short video Mary and I made back in 2015: The post The only person who has to love me when I stutter is me appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode 225: The stuttering experience depicted in sequential art. Just in time for International Stuttering Awareness Day! We hear from the creators of two new comic books, Gareth Cowlin and Joe Stone, who drew and wrote Floor is Lava and Stutter respectively. Both books were drawn directly from each of their experiences of growing up stuttering, and in the case of Gareth’s, dealing with the loss of a sibling. If you enjoy comics and how the medium is perfect for pulling readers into the character’s world, you won’t want to miss this! Apologies in advance for all the wind noise in my intro, number, and outro. Links mentioned on this episode: The Floor is Lava by Gareth Cowlin Stutter by Joe Stone International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference 2018 A Fox With A Vox Full of Blox Dr. Seuss paordy by me! Buy the poster! Canadian Stuttering Association 2018 conference in Toronto Association des bègues du Canada Journée-rencontre 2018 in Montreal This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy. The post Comic books about stuttering appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #224: Building bridges with all communication disorders. I chat with movers and shakers in the worldwide stuttering community, Annie Bradberry and Mitch Trichon, CCC-SLP, about the keynote they gave at the recent One World Many Voices Joint World Congress in Hiroshima, Japan. We each have something we can do! This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post Each and every one of us can do something! appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #223: Join me on a summer morning walk as I review the latest in stuttering current events. Links mentioned in this episode: A Tribute to Dr. Alan Rabinowitz – The Boy and His Jaguars Stutter Social Free group video chats for people who stutter worldwide. Currently in it’s 7th year. Full disclosure: I’m a co-founder. International Stuttering Awareness Day (ISAD) Online Conference They have an open call for papers (and videos, too!) until August 31, 2018. Don’t Finish My Sentences voice chat group Chat with others who stutter in walks-talkie fashion! Download the Zello app, create an account and search for “Don’t Finish My Sentences”. It’s a private channel so a moderator will need to give you access. You may need to keep trying if a moderator isn’t available at the time you first log in. This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for fearless stuttering and joy. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post A walk in the park appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #222: We don’t overcome stuttering. We navigate it. Those are the wise words spoken by Annie Bradberry who gave a very motivating keynote speech at the National Stuttering Association 35th annual conference held in Chicago in July 2018. You will hear Annie’s keynote in its entirety on this episode which includes Annie’s life experiences and valuable learnings from being a covert stutterer to a confident leader in the stuttering community who faces fears head-on. And you can, too. You won’t want to miss this! This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for stuttering resilience and joy. The post Navigating stuttering appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

  Episode #221: Learn about cluttering along with me as I chat with Sister Carol Mary Nolan, Carmelite Sister for the Aged and Infirm and person who clutters, and Dr. Charley Adams, Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of South Carolina in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and Coordinator of the International Cluttering Association. This episode was created in honour of the upcoming 2018 Inaugural Joint World Congress of the International Stuttering Association, International Fluency Association and International Cluttering Association taking place in Hiroshima, Japan from July 13 to 16, 2018, with local host organisation the Japanese Society of Stuttering and Other Fluency Disorders. There are a lot of links and commas in this summary! This episode is brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for stuttering resilience and joy. The post What is cluttering? appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #220: Get on stage and stutter! On this episode, I speak with Dale Williams and Jaik Campbell, co-authors of the textbook, Shining a Light on Stuttering: How One Man Used Comedy to Turn His Impairment Into Applause. Their textbook explains stuttering with academic, diagnostic, and therapeutic perspectives along with Jaik’s journey of becoming a stand up comedian after a lifetime of dealing with his stuttering. This episode brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with my stuttering survival tips, stories, encouragement – and comics! – for stuttering resilience and joy. The post Stuttering in the spotlight appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

​ Episode #219: I chat with three of my friends who have experienced stuttering discrimination that put an abrupt, unwanted change in their life plans. All because of one or two people who don’t understand stuttering. This episode brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for stuttering resilience and joy.         The post ​Stuttering discrimination needs to stop appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #218: Have you ever written a letter to your stuttering? Or to the phone? Or the letters you stutter on? My guest, James Hayden did! And he wrote a book collecting all the letters he wrote about his stuttering. The book is called Dear World, I Stutter: A Series of Open Letters From A Person Who Stutters and James joins me in discussing his experiences with stuttering, his work on The Mighty, and being a three-time Survivor applicant. This episode brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for stuttering resilience and joy. The post Letters to your stutter appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #217: We’re not the only ones who get “the look”! On this episode, learn all about Deaf culture, their similar experiences as ours, and what it’s like to be a sign language interpreter. Transcript [Please note that in the spirit of awareness, some of the stuttering was kept in the transcript. Repeated syllables were not included for the interest in time (oh the irony!), only repeated words. Also, some of the dialogue was changed for legibility since the spoken word and written word differ.] Daniele Rossi: Hello and welcome to episode 217 of a stuttering school podcast I’m your host Daniele Rossi also known as Danny recording on Saturday February the 3rd 2018 on a very, very cold evening in Toronto, Canada. We’re talking minus 13 degrees celsius with the windchill. I know it has been a while since my last episode so happy new year! I hope you had a great start to 2018. Anywho on this episode, I’ll be moving a little bit away from the topic of stuttering and talking to two people who stutter who work with deaf people. In the second half hour, we will find out the differences and similarities in the crazy stuff that we get from hearing and fluent people. And right now in the first half hour, we will learn all about becoming an American sign language interpreter. Chris Chiarelli: My name is Chris Chiarelli. Right now I’m currently in Vancouver. Well, I’m in the Vancouver area I’m glad to be here. DR: “Right now”? so it sounds like you travel a lot. CC: No I just mean like right now within – because I’ve always been in Ontario in the past so this is my first time not being home so in the grand scheme of things it’s new to be out here. But we moved to a new area of Vancouver about six months ago. DR: This is going to be a treat for the listeners because I don’t know who you are so the listeners and me at the same time get to know Chris who had to send me an email and said “Hey, I would love to come onto your show and talk about”, I believe, it was what you said, stuttering and you’re a sign language interpreter. CC: Yeah well I’m in school for it so I just started last fall and the fall of 2017. I started at a college out here and it’s a program where we are being trained to work in from English to sign language. To and from. So depending on who I will be set up to interpret for it’ll be either English or American sign language. DR: Do you get to choose which? CC: No that’s one of the challenges I think I’ll face when I actually start to go out there and start interpreting is that’s there’s a lot of unknowns and that can be a bit of a challenge in terms of being as fluent as you want to be. Maybe it’s a little bit if you’re unsure of what you need to say or unsure of what you’ll be what or who you’ll be in interpreting for. It definitely adds a new challenge to it so it’s one of the things that I’m interested in and excited to see what the challenge is. DR: So when you say fluency do you mean fluency when signing or fluency with stuttering? CC: No speaking more so I don’t actually. I sign perfectly fluently. I don’t have any problems signing. It’s one of the things that kind of drew me into it. I took American sign language when I was in my second year of university as a course that was typically one of the more easier, fun courses to take and when I took it and sort of went through the semester I noticed that I could sign fluently and say everything that I could or everything that I wanted to without having to add on the extra thought of trying to speak as as fluently as I can. So it was one of the things that kind of drew me into it in a sort of accidental way I didn’t plan on it. And so I took that first course and then I took it for another three years after that. I was supposed minor in it but I completed my four-year degree in three and a half so I didn’t quite get my full minor in it. And then when I moved out to Vancouver, I wanted to continue my skills and try and learn more because it’s one of the things where if you don’t sign for quite some time you tend to forget it so I wanted to make sure that I found either a course or a club out here that I could take to kind of keep up my skills– there are clubs in quite a few schools that don’t have formal classes but I actually I found a 10-month course out here that is pretty intensive so I took that and then once I was done that it kind of moved me into the interpreting program that I’m in right now. It’s kind of a it’s kind of a pre-course for it it’s not one that you have to take but it’s one that they like kind of heavily hang on for having people come into the interpreting program that that I’m in right now. DR: Oh wow so it sounds like it’s a passion! CC: Yeah for sure it is. DR: Great things happen when

Episode #216: Happy Anniversary! Ten years ago today, I launched my podcast hoping to meet and encourage fellow stutterers to enjoy the benefits of stuttering openly and without fear. I never imagined my little show would last beyond four episodes let alone 10 years! A lot has happened since 2007. Particularly the lightning quick technological advances that had a tremendous impact on culture and changed and our daily lives. It also changed how we deal with our stuttering. To help me celebrate 10 years of Stuttering is Cool, I asked a few of my friends to share their stories of how advances in technology from the past 10 years changed the stuttering experience in our social lives, happiness, speech pathology, stuttering research, and more. This episode brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for stuttering resilience and joy! The post The tenth anniversary episode! appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

​Episode #215: Hello from the Canadian Stuttering Association 2017 conference! On this episode, I talk to conference speakers and organizers to find out how improv can help people who stutter, how to tell a joke despite your stuttering, and what it is like to organize a stuttering conference. Then I talk a bit about my experiences with Inktober and my future plans for Stuttering is Cool. Links mentioned in this episode: Canadian Stuttering Association CSA Instagram CSA Facebook page CSA Facebook group @heyfrankybanky on Instagram Inktober Franky Banky in A World That Understands Stuttering comic Kim’ Block’s Stuttering Adventures website Watch more Stuttering is Cool videos shot at stuttering conferences This episode brought to you by my book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. Packed with tips, stories, encouragement and comics for stuttering resilience and joy. The post Organizing a stuttering conference appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #214: Hello from La Belle Province! On this episode, I take you along with me to the ABC stuttering conference in Montreal. I chat with clinical professor, Vivian Sisskin, about avoidance therapy, inviting shame, and a little bit about the famous Joseph Sheehan who she studied under. I also chat with PhD student, Robert van de Vorst, of the Speech Motor Control Lab at McGill University, about his research into why people who stutter tend to be fluent when we sing. Before that, you will hear the sounds of beautiful Quebec City as I give a brief summary of the ISAD Online Conference 2017 papers (check out my comic!) and how awesome it is that SLPs students are taking part. After the ABC, I ponder the big question of what do to when a teacher feels your stuttering will hinder your career or chance of graduation. The post Teachers who don’t understand stuttering appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode 213: Audio from Norway! On this episode, we hear from the recent Nordic Stuttering Seminar which took place in Norway earlier this month. I also chat a little bit about facing speaking fears and using humour when spreading stuttering awareness. The post News from Norway appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #212: Join me on another walk to the park as I respond to listener questions about secondaries and their affect on fluency, my own fluency strategies, and the stress in trying to speak fluently. Links mentioned on this episode: Journée-rencontre à Montreal par l’Association des bègues du Canada Canadian Stuttering Association one day confernece The Stuttering is Cool podcast is brought to you by the book, Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. A fun, short guide to living with stuttering confidently and happily. The post Secondaries, fluency strategies, and stress appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #211: On this episode, me and my friends chat about upcoming stuttering conferences in Norway and India. I also talk a bit about upcoming stuttering conferences in Canada and what I missed at this year’s National Stuttering Association conference in the U.S. Links mentioned in this episode: Nordic Stuttering Seminar in Lillehammer, Norway from September 1 to 3, 2017 The Indian Stammering Association Conference in Chandigarh, India from September 30 to October 2, 2017 National Stuttering Association Fall Retreat 2017 in Spokane, Washington, USA from September 30 to October 2, 2017 Association des bègues du Canada conference in Montreal, Canada on October 15, 2017 Canadian Stuttering Association conference in Toronto, Canada on October 28, 2017 The post Stuttering conferences in Norway and India 2017 appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #210: Taking stuttering into your hands. On this episode I chat with Andrew Castaneda who recently started a YouTube channel all about his stuttering. Andrew shares his stuttering journey, how at the age of 15 he decided no more speech therapy, and how changing his perception towards his stuttering helped him. The post Changing your stuttering perception appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #209: Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy for people who stutter! On this episode, I chat with Nottingham Trent University Masters student, Gareth Walkom, who is currently developing software using virtual reality to help people who stutter reduce speaking anxiety and improve eye contact. Joining our conversation is Gareth’s advisor and previous Stuttering is Cool guest, Grant Meredith, Associate Dean (Student Retention and Success) for the Faculty of Science and Technology at Federation University Australia and designer of Scenari-Aid, a website with over 100 streaming video scenarios for people to practice their needs. The post Stuttering and virtual reality appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode 208: Becoming a mighty strong person who stutters! Join me on a hike in Presqu’Ile Provincial Park as I explain how I applied ascetic and stoic philosophy to stuttering. Overcoming adversity such as the type stuttering gives us transforms us into better and more awesome people! The post Stuttering, asceticism, and stoicism appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #207: Keep calm and carry on. While being nervous doesn’t cause stuttering, it does fuel it. So it’s no wonder that one of the top situations where people who stutter would definitely not prefer to stutter would be when they are nervous. Even when we aren’t nervous, people tend to think we are scared, or lying, or trying to hide something. So what do we do when those situations arise? A little homework. This episode was recorded during a test live broadcast on the Stuttering is Cool Facebook page on March 27, 2017. I interact with viewers on this topic of nervousness and stuttering. Another test live broadcast took place on March 4, 2017 where I ask the audience Has stuttering got you down?. The post How to stop stuttering when you’re nervous appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #206: It isn’t easy living with a stutter! On top of the funny looks, ignorant comments, discrimination, and having your sentences finished by well-meaning people, like all differences from “the norm”, stuttering certainly gives us some extra challenges to overcome. On this episode, I chat with Kim Block, author of the “Adventures of a Stuttering Superhero” children’s book series about her book and how much the world needs more stuttering awareness. Links mentioned on this episode: Adventures of a Stuttering Superhero; Adventure #1 Interrupt-Itis Pick Up Notes by Jane LeBak How I, Like, Conquered Saying ‘Like’ How to Stop Saying the Word “Like” The post Overcoming hurdles because we stutter appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #205: Happy New Year! Join me and my friends as we ring out 2016 in Montreal, Canada, over Facebook Live while chatting about speech goals and stuttering tips. Then we take you along for our walk towards the waterfront to watch the fireworks as we ring in 2017. The post Stuttering in the New Year appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #204: Could stuttering be more than a speech issue? What about the rest of your body? Dr. Greg Snyder returns to chat about some pretty cool research his lab at Ole Miss is currently conducting. We talk about stuttering in sign language, handwriting, and even touch typing! Then we talk about a remarkable app that shows promise in reducing stuttering through your smartphone’s vibrate mode. And also something about Amazon Alexa’s compatibility with stuttering. Contact Greg before February 2017 if you’d like to participate in Greg’s research. The post Stuttering in signing, handwriting, and touch typing appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #203: 1) Get yourself a community. 2) Realize that people don’t care that you stutter. They like the real you! This is a tribute episode for one of my very good friends, Bob Goyetche, who suddenly passed away last week. Bob was a pioneer in podcasting and always helped others get up and running with their own podcasting. Back in 2006, Bob co-founded an awesome, close-knit community of really cool, friendly people from across Canada and the United States (including Argentina!) who shared my interest in podcasting and digital media. I am so grateful to have been and still be a part of it. I started going to PAB, the podcasting conference that Bob had co-founded, during a particularly lonely, very shy, and very cover stuttering time in my life. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming that soon I had made many new friends. And most importantly, it was in this community where I learned the life-changing fact that people truly don’t care that I stuttered. Mind bend, I know! So in this episode, I talk about how Bob was the one who introduced me to this awesome community, his hilarious character, the community itself, and what all this has to do with getting out of your stuttering comfort zone. …And also realizing that even people who don’t stutter can fear social and speaking situations. In fact, that’s how I learned to take further steps out of my comfort zones – seeing my new friends get up and give presentations year after year at PAB. Of course I had to give it a try, too! Also, being a community of digital creatives, musicians, and designers, many collaborations were made over the years and a lot of it rubbed off on me. Many more steps out of my comfort zone with a little help from my friends, as the song goes. I see many parallels of this in the stuttering community, meet ups, and such so get out there and find your community! Join me as I pay tribute to Bob and my fellow PABsters. Links mentioned: One Night In Kingston by VisionFire Tribute to podcasting pioneer Bob Goyetche by CBC Spark Episode cover art credit goes to Shane Potvin, PABster and super awesome designer. The post Finding out that people don’t care that you stutter appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #202: Don’t strive for complete fluency. Do the best you can do everyday. Whatever that is for you. Be it to stutter openly and freely or keep speech tools in practice. Be comfortable in your own skin. Part of our stuttering journey usually involves the act of practice at one point or another. On this episode, I chat with David Stones, poet, spoken word artist, CEO, and co-organizer of the CSA one-day stuttering conference which took place on October 22, 2016 (yup, International Stuttering Awareness Day!). David led a workshop where he asked everyone to share their methods in whatever their speech goals happen to be. David then compiled everything together into three free PDFs downloads available on the CSA website under Towards Improved Speech Fluency. David and I chat about his favourite bits from the materials along with our favourite moments of the CSA conference, the brilliant keynote given by Geoff Regan (speaker of the House of Commons), and we lament the end of British Columbia Association for People Who Stutter (BCAPS). The post Best practices in fluency appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #201: I had an awesome time at the Nordic Stuttering Seminar which took place in Hämeelinna, Finland with an additional trip to Tallinn, Estonia. On this episode, I share my experiences at my first Nordic seminar as I illustrate the benefits of hanging out with others who stutter. It’s true what the National Stuttering Association’s motto says — if you stutter, you’re not alone! I also talk about a third trip I made right after the conclusion of the Nordic Stuttering Seminar. My trip to Iceland! Links mentioned in this episode: Nordic Stuttering Seminar 2016 Finnish Stuttering Association Estonian Stuttering Association European League of Stuttering Associations (ELSA) Norwegian Stuttering Association Stutter Social The post My trip to the Nordic Stuttering Seminar 2016 appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #200! What a great way to celebrate this milestone: with stutterers from all over the world! Join me at the World Congress for People Who Stutter/National Stuttering Association joint conference which took place in Atlanta, U.S.A. There are a lot of stories from people who stutter in this episode! I speak with old and new friends including Kylie Simmons who was recently detained at the Atlanta airport due to ignorance towards her stuttering; learn about the famous names in the dawn of stuttering research and therapy by Frederick Pemberton Murray, author of A Stutterer’s Story; hear from first timers, “internationals”; someone who told a potential employer that she would do a better job than the other candidates because she stutters – and got the job!; porky pig tattoos; cultural attitudes towards stuttering; and more! Links mentioned in this episode: Nordic Stuttering Seminar TISA Conference 2016 ABC Journée-rencontre octobre 2016 CSA Conference 2016 heyfrankybanky on Instagram The post Partying with over 800 stutterers appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #199: Join me on my noisy walk to the train station on my way to work as I encourage the idea of focussing on our strengths instead of comparing ourselves to others in a self-defeating way. It can be tough to resist comparing ourselves to others. I have that trouble, too. We live in a society that demands impossible perfection. Focussing on the qualities that we don’t have will only make us feel worse. Instead, we should focus on our strengths. After all, everyone is made to be different. Everyone has both strengths and weaknesses. And everyone has a particular purpose in life. So why focus on anything else? Of course, we are only human. So if there’s anything that you envy in someone else, keep in mind that you have strengths they may not have. And if you wish you had a particular strength they have, why see them as a role model and learn how to achieve the same thing? The post Jealousy vs. Motivation appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #198: It’s not how you say something, it’s what you say that’s important! Join me and my friend Sam on this episode as we chat about this fact. And trek through beautiful Algonquin Park, Canada’s largest and oldest provincial park. The post Effective communication vs fluency appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #197: There’s a whole lot more to us than our stutter! This is the message, Anita Blom, former Stutter Social host, gives in this episode. Continuing my Stutter Social interview series, Anita shares her stuttering survival and resilience tips which includes, talking about your stutter, meeting other stutterers, not comparing yourself to others, and everything is a life lesson. The poem mentioned on this episode: Other people are always doing better by Peter Curman Other people live strong and proficient lives Other people succeed in their marriage Other people are always successful Other people have strong contact with reality Other people can always solve their problems Other people are always doing better Nobody has such problems as I have Nobody is as useless as I am Nobody messes up it’s life as I do Nobody fails as often as I do Nobody is as hopeless as I am To me you’re one of the others To you I’m one of the others Let’s see into each others eyes Links mentioned on this episode: Don’t worry about never dating or getting married International Stuttering Association Joint Conference of the NSA/ISA World Congress 2016 Iceberg Analogy of Stuttering The Stutter Social Host Interview Series Part 1 – The phone, dating, jobs, small talk Part 2 – Show your stutter who’s boss Part 3 – Give yourself permission not to be perfect every day Part 4 – Focusing on the positive stuttering experiences Part 5 – Don’t beat yourself up if you have a stuttery day Part 6 – Life Isn’t Perfect. Be the best person you can be. More stuttering survival tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! Available in print and digital. Details at stutteringiscool.com/book. The post You are so much more than your stutter appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #196: Canned material which you can use! If you’re having trouble knowing what to say to various reactions to your stuttering, then this episode will surely help! I sometimes still get caught off guard not knowing how to react. But it’s another opportunity to assess, learn, and become more prepared for next time. This episode is brought to you by the Stuttering is Cool book! Full of comics and survival tips to get you through dating, job interviews, and dumb questions like ‘Did you forget your name?’. I remember back in the early years about 10 years ago now, with each speaking situation I was learning how to become comfortable with my stuttering and learning how to stutter openly, how to mention and educate about my stuttering, as I encountered one speaking situation after another. For the most part, I’d be thrown off guard by whatever unforeseen thing that would end up happening during a speaking situation. You can go order coffee 10 times and each one of those times would have a different setting. Be it the barista laughing at you, or the barista smiles and patiently waits for your order, perhaps you’re the only one in line, or there’s a long line of other customers behind you, or you’re having a bad day, or it’s the barista’s first day, anything. And each setting would require its own unique response. As I began my journey in learning how not to let my stuttering out in these speaking situations, for the most part, I found myself being caught off guard and not knowing what to say. And for the most part, I’d end up either avoiding or switching words or having an embarrassing moment only to beat myself up over it later. But with more exposure and experience, through trial and error, assessing what kind of replies worked or didn’t work, I grew more confident in all speaking situations as I was simply more used to it. I was more prepared with what kind of replies worked for me. If it wasn’t for the rocky beginning, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Stuttering doesn’t bother me in job interviews. I use my stuttering to my benefit on dates. I’m perfectly fine with stuttering in front of s large group of people. Don’t get me wrong, stuttering still kicks my butt. It still creates embarrassing moments for me. It’s my attitude towards this that makes all the difference. I can choose to avoid speaking situations or switch words, but then I’m not being my true self. I like meeting new people. I like being social. So letting my stuttering out is really the best thing for me. Just like picking up a sport, or becoming an expert in something, you gotta practice. You gotta do things over and over, and assess, try again and again until you’ve got the hang of it. Every speaking situation is truly different. I still get caught off guard sometimes and not knowing how to react. But it’s another opportunity to assess and be even more prepared for next time. And remember, you’re not alone. Thanks to the Internet, there are stuttering forums all over the place With others that stutter and understand exactly what you’re going through. You can share each other’s experiences, tips and even suggest what to say in a variety of speaking situations. On this episode, my friends and I share our own canned material to give you an idea of what you could say. Don’t memorize and recite them word for word. Be yourself and let your true personality shine. Edit and reword as you see fit. And don’t beat yourself over any rocky encounters. You’re only human and you need these rocky encounters in order to learn.We learn through suffering. We learn through first hand experience. Then let us know how things went. Remember, you’re not alone in this. There are millions of stutterers on the Internet waiting to get to know you! Think of all this as a workout. Just as you would build your muscles in the gym, you will build your stuttering resilience, mental toughness, and mindfulness. You will become a confident badass that everyone will see in a positive light. And opportunities will open up for you. But you have to stick with it, and embrace the suck, and learn from the suck, and grow. We can’t grow without the suck. We can’t learn without failing. And failing isn’t bad. It’s important. And don’t forget to share with other stutterers. You need your support system. The post ​Responding to reactions to your stuttering appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #195: Whether you’re keeping your speech tools in practice or letting yourself stutter openly, living with stuttering requires building up and keeping mental toughness. In this episode, I share my take on a superb article I stumbled upon about how mental toughness training is beneficial in all areas of our lives. Including dealing with the embarrassing moments a communication disorder can create. After all, not everyone understands or knows what stuttering is when they see it. We still need to raise awareness: More Superhero themed Franky Banky comics! The article I talk about is The Psychology of Strength: Incorporating Mental Toughness Training by Jackson Yee. More articles about mental toughness: Keep Your Head: 4 Exercises for Building Your Mental Toughness Inspired by War by John Corcoran 7 Habits of People With Remarkable Mental Toughness by Jeff Haden 5 Things Most People Get Wrong About Mental Strength by amy Morin The post Stuttering and Mental Toughness appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #194: Nobody is perfect. Everyone’s life journey is different. So be gentle on yourself when stuttering happens or when you miss out on an opportunity to advocate or educate. These are a few of the 5 stuttering survival tips Elaine Robin, part time Stutter Social host, gives on this episode. We also chat about the benefits of facing your fears, positive self-talk, and talking to others who stutter. This is part 6 in a series where I ask each of the Stutter Social hosts to share their stuttering survival and resilience tips: Part 1 – The phone, dating, jobs, small talk Part 2 – Show your stutter who’s boss Part 3 – Give yourself permission not to be perfect every day Part 4 – Focusing on the positive stuttering experiences Part 5 – Don’t beat yourself up if you have a stuttery day More stuttering coping tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! “Stuttering is Cool is the perfect antidote to the emotional downturns that can leave so many people who stutter feeling disheartened.” – Lisa Wilder, Canadian Stuttering Association Available in print and digital. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post Life Isn’t Perfect. Be the best person you can be. appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #193: You’re going to stutter. It’s part of the package. So don’t beat yourself up if you have a stuttery day. That’s the advice from Pamela Mertz, Stutter Social host, and producer of the Women Who Stutter podcast and blog. Pamela hid her stuttering for 30 years until one day she had enough. Once she start stuttering openly, telling people about it, and hanging out with others who stutter, Pamela found resilience she never knew she had. “You’ll lessen the load and anxiety but just being yourself and stuttering openly. And it makes you a more interesting person, more unique”. On this episode, I ask Pamela to share her tips on how to survive and grow resilient to stuttering. This is part 5 in a series where I ask each of the Stutter Social hosts to share their stuttering survival and resilience tips: Part 1 – The phone, dating, jobs, small talk Part 2 – Show your stutter who’s boss Part 3 – Give yourself permission not to be perfect every day Part 4 – Focusing on the positive stuttering experiences More stuttering coping tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! “Daniele Rossi your book is epic. A class all its own! We all love it and already inspiring a 15yo to find himself and find his voice through your colorful cartoons, expressive page numbers and fabulous content! BRAVO. Well worth the wait. Wonderful fruit of your long labor!” – Uri Schneider, M.A. CCC-SLP Available in print and digital. Order your copy now! The post Don’t beat yourself up if you have a stuttery day appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #192: Everything will be alright. Really! I chat with Stutter Social host, Chad Mannisi, who shares his tips on living a full, rich life in spite of stuttering. Chad purposely chose to present about stuttering in school to raise awareness and answer questions students might have been afraid to ask; he keeps in mind that no one is truly judging him; he also noticed that when fluenters don’t seem to dwell too much when they stumble on their words so why should he. This is part 4 in a series where I ask the same question to all of the Stutter Social hosts: Part 1 – The phone, dating, jobs, small talk Part 2 – Show your stutter who’s boss Part 3 – Give yourself permission not to be perfect every day More stuttering coping tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! “Stuttering is Cool is the perfect antidote to the emotional downturns that can leave so many people who stutter feeling disheartened.” – Lisa Wilder, Canadian Stuttering Association Available in print and digital. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post Focusing on the positive stuttering experiences appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #191: Give yourself permission to stutter! I chat with Stutter Social host, Annie Bradberry, about the methods she uses to prevent her speech from getting in the way of her life, work, and play. You won’t want to miss this episode as Annie’s stuttering survival tips can turn anyone from a shy, covert stutterer to a confident speaker regardless of fluency. This is the third part in a series of episodes where I interview Stutter Social hosts who offer their stuttering survival and resilience tips. In Part 2 I interviewed Hanan Hurwitz who shows his stutter who’s boss and I interviewed Christine Dits who gave tips for dating and talking on the phone in part 2. More stuttering coping tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! “Stuttering is Cool is the perfect antidote to the emotional downturns that can leave so many people who stutter feeling disheartened.” – Lisa Wilder, Canadian Stuttering Association Available in print and digital. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post Give yourself permission not to be perfect every day appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #190: Stuttering survival tips, part 2. There’s no special secret to beating stuttering. Achieving this nirvana is unconditional self-acceptance, non-avoidance, non-judgement, and living in the moment. I interview Stutter Social host, Hanan Hurwitz, in this second part of my series all about stuttering survival tips. Links mentioned in this episode: Stutter Social NSA/ISA stuttering conference 2016 Stuttering Survival Tips Part 1 – stuttering your name, group discussions, telephones, and more More stuttering coping tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! “Stuttering is Cool is the perfect antidote to the emotional downturns that can leave so many people who stutter feeling disheartened.” – Lisa Wilder, Canadian Stuttering Association Available in print and digital. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post Show your stutter who’s boss appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #189: You’re making a phone call and growing more anxious about stuttering with each ring. What do you do? Learn telephone survival tips and master other speaking situations in dating, job interviews, small talk, body language, and stuttering your name as Christine Dits, community manager of the Stutter Social app, shares her methods for dealing with stuttering and building resilience. We also talk a bit about introvert and extroverts who stutter and where they get their energy in social situations. Christine stuttered since she was 6 years old and most recently became a licensed SLP (CCC-SLP to be exact). She is a returning Stuttering is Cool guest and frequent co-host of the Stuttering is Cool videos. This is the first in a series where I’ll be asking Stutter Social hosts to share the methods they use to survive stuttering and build resilience. I believe resilience is the key to living the life you want to live in spite of your speech. After all, life is too short to worry about perfection! Plus, nobody is perfect. This episode is brought to you by Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World. It’s full of comics and tips about stuttering survival and overcoming everyday speaking situations in work, play, romance, and more. Order your copy now! More stuttering coping tips in the Stuttering is Cool book! “Stuttering is Cool is the perfect antidote to the emotional downturns that can leave so many people who stutter feeling disheartened.” – Lisa Wilder, Canadian Stuttering Association Available in print and digital. Details at stutteringiscool.com. The post Stuttering tips, part 1 – the phone, dating, jobs, small talk appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #188: Happy New Year! Let’s start the new year off with the right mindset – dealing with stuttering head-on, avoid avoiding, and building up resilience to our speaking fears! On this episode, my fellow Stutter Social hosts join me in sharing stuttering survival tips to get your mental toughness started. Download PDF This episode is brought to you Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World by Daniele Rossi. Containing original comics, life experiences, and survival tips, this is your guide to living the life you want in spite of stuttering! Want more comics? Download the free Franky Banky comic book and follow the misadventures of a fox who stutters. Links mentioned: Instead of Making Resolutions, Make a List of Your Successes and Fears by LifeHacker How to stay calm and stutter on infographic and PDF download Music used in this episode: Yukari: 1 by We’re Creative Commons Wavvy: 6 by We’re Creative Commons   The post Keep calm and stutter on! appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #187: There I was on stage in front of an audience of about 70 people introducing and explaining the next scene my fellow improvisers were about to perform. Stuttering was on my mind but I was determined to try two pieces of advice instructors, Ashley Comeau and PK, had given me about using stuttering to my advantage when on stage and not doubting myself. I’ve been taking improv classes at The Second City Training Centre in Toronto throughout 2015. It was a lot of fun, I learned new skills in thinking on my feet, and every class was a trip out of my comfort zone. On this episode, I share what I learned about fear, confidence, and not doubting yourself. You will also hear from Ashely and fellow stuttering improviser, Brian Jason Woo. Music used on today’s episode was Stefsax by Awel. The post Stuttering and improv appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #186. You’re 10 years old, you stutter, and the first day of school is approaching. You’re thinking about the negative reactions the other kids in your new class will have towards your stuttering. You’re afraid of being teased, bullied, and not making any friends. So what do you do? You create a poster about stuttering and present it to your class! This is what 10 year old Natalie from the U.S.A. did recently. On this episode, I speak with her and her mother, Regina, about the stuttering awareness poster that Natalie made and the results from talking to her class about her stuttering. I also talk about several events in honour of International Stuttering Awareness Day: the special awareness comic I made starring Franky Banky, giving a speech in French in Montreal and hanging out with francophone stutterers at the Association des Bègues du Canada, and interviewing attendees of the Canadian Stuttering Association one day event. October was a very busy month! Speaking of French speeches, I play audio submitted by Audrey Bigras, author of The bilingual Advertising Stories blog. She talks about 10 stuttering myths in French to help me practice my French in preparation for my speech in Montreal. The stuttering myths are as follows: 1. Le bégaiement est causé par la timidité (Shyness causes stuttering) 2. Le bégaiement est causé par un évènement traumatisant qui a eu lieu durant l’enfance (Stuttering is caused by a fearful event that happened in the childhood) 3. Lorsqu’on chante, on ne bégaie pas (We don’t stutter while we sing) 4. Tout le monde bégaie! Par exemple, quand je suis fatigué ou stressé, je bafouille et je cherche mes mots – dit par une personne fluide (Everybody stutters! When I am tired or nervous, I stutter! – said by a fluent person) 5. Les personnes qui bégaient ont de la difficulté à dire leur prénom (People who stutter stuggles when they have to say their own name) 6. Le bégaiement est de la faute des parents ou de la famille (Stuttering is parents or family’s fault) 7. On peut éliminer le bégaiement avec un régime alimentaire précis (We could eradicate stuttering with a special diet) 8. On peut arrêter de bégayer en changeant de latéralité (We could stop stuttering by changing our laterality) 9. Il existe des chirurgies de la langue pour vaincre le bégaiement (A surgery of the tongue could eradicate stuttering) 10. Le bégaiement garantit une vie misérable (Stuttering causes a life of misery) Links mentioned on this episode: Stuttering is Cool LinkedIn page Advertising Stories Blog and Twitter account Live tweets during the Canadian Stuttering Association one-day event Franky Banky comic book Canadian Stuttering Association L’Association des bègues du Canada Diary of a Stutterer International Stuttering Awareness Day Online Conference 2015 My Franky Banky comic for ISAD2015 The post Awareness posters and conferences appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #185: Looks like stuttering is a lot more complex than we think! And that makes researching the cause, treatment, and cure an astronomical challenge. On this episode, I chat with my friend, Dr. Greg Snyder, who is a professor and stuttering researcher at Ole Miss, about the complexity of stuttering and stuttering research. What if scientists looked at stuttering as an umbrella pathology instead of a singular one? Could this approach be the key to finally unraveling the mysteries of our speech? There’s documented evidence that stuttering is a genetic pathology (at least for around 5% of folks with persistent developmental stuttering). Greg ponders that there could be many different genetic mutations that ultimately result in different stuttering behaviours; and the genetic heterogeneity of stuttering makes it difficult to research and treat. Science may be better off looking for many different needles in a haystack instead of just one. Greg and I also chat about unfortunate biases in research, how darn difficult it is to conduct control groups in stuttering research, and why the heck we call coffee shop employees “baristas”. Links mentioned on this episode: Klara G Roman Music used in this episode: Perpetual Motion (instrumental) by destinazione_altrove Photo credit (except for the image of Franky Banky): BrokenCities The post Is stuttering an umbrella pathology? appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode 184: Let’s meet the Broca Brothers! Hailing from the Netherlands, Hille and Stuart have been producing fantastically useful tips on how to keep in control of your stuttering as well as dealing with all the emotional stuff that comes with living with stuttering. We chat about how the Broca Brothers went from severe, quiet stutterers to confident YouTubers. We are living in a smaller world where thanks to affordable digital media, software, and social media, anyone can be a publisher! Because of this, anyone can touch the lives of people who share the same struggles and challenges no matter where in the world they may be. I even wrote an ebook about this back in 2009. Thus, you can feel less alone in your stuttering – and learn coping techniques – right from your digital device. Speaking of which, have you heard about Stutter Social? Chat with others who stutter in Google Hangouts! We currently host 4 Hangouts a week (full disclosure, I’m a co-founder). Check the Stutter Social website for details and our Hangout schedule. Anyhoo, back to the Broca Brothers. Below are a few of their videos. See them all at youtube.com/brocabrothers. https://youtu.be/pqYReNz7fjI   https://youtu.be/UIwQDQpHlnQ   Links mentioned on this episode: Broca Brothers on YouTube Broca Brothers on Facebook Broca Brothers soon-to-be-launched Twitter account Broca Brothers soon-to-be-launched website Upcoming conferences by the following stuttering associations: Canadian Stuttering Association L’Association des bèges du Canada The Indian Stammering Association The National Stuttering Association (USA) International Stuttering Association Online Conference Walk/Run for Stuttering Awareness   This episode is brought to you by the Stuttering is Cool comic book. Subtitled, “A guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World”, it’s a quick read with comics and tips on dealing with stuttering’s challenges. Available in digital format in the Apple iBooks Store and Google Play and in a more engaging print format mailed directly from my hot little hands on Etsy. The post Getting to know the Broca Brothers appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #183: A friend of mine gave a TEDx Talk! David Resnick gets interviewed on my show once again but this time it’s about his really interesting TED talk he gave at TEDxCulverCity. David is a David Resnick is an entrepreneur who creates playful experiences that build communities such as Stutter Social which we co-founded with a friend back in 2011. In his talk, Using Technology to Build Empathic Resonance, David explains how technology can be used to build empathic resonance, which is a shared emotional state formed from sharing a similar experience. “It makes people feel a little less alone, you feel connected to others. It also opens you up to other opportunities. It gets you out of your closed head and into an expanded state. It creates the opportunity to feel and express more love.” Just like attending a stuttering support group or conference. On this episode, David and I have a lively chat about how empathic resonance helps us feel less alone. I also ask him to share his tips on giving a TED Talk or public speaking in general. Links mentioned on this episode: That time when David was on my show talking about post-conference depression. Little did we know then how it would lead to the successful Stutter Social! That time when David made me rap on my show. NSA sketch comedy videos from 2011. I’m in one of those videos! Stuttering is Cool: A Guide to Stuttering in a Fast-Talking World comic book and survival guide Music played on this episode: Test Drive by Zapac Awel by Stefsax The post Why stuttering support groups work (and are awesome) appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.

Episode #182: Speed bumps can be our friends! On this episode, I speak with my new friend, Jesse Schwartzman, who is a paralegal who uses the phone quite often for his career. Jesse shares his stuttering story including a cool speed bump analogy showing a positive side to blocking! Jesse also shares a piece of advice that his speech pathologist, Carl Herder from the American Institute for Stuttering, gave him which can apply to all of us who stutter –“the more you resist, the more it persists”. This is a concept that all the SLPs at the AIS applies. The post The more you resist, the more it persists appeared first on Stuttering is Cool.