The No More Stutter blog

Your biggest questions about stuttering — answered honestly.

These are the questions people type into Google at midnight. I stuttered for 20 years before I spoke freely, so I'm answering each one straight — the mainstream facts, and what I believe is really going on underneath them.

01 What causes stuttering? Genetics and brain wiring are real — but the part you can actually change is the fear underneath. Read → 02 Can stuttering be cured? There's no magic pill — but 'you'll stutter forever' isn't the whole truth either. Read → 03 Is stuttering genetic? Genes may load the gun — but fear is what pulls the trigger. Read → 04 Is stuttering caused by anxiety or nervousness? Anxiety isn't the root cause — but the fear of speaking is the engine. Read → 05 Why don't I stutter when I sing or talk to myself? If your mouth were broken, you'd stutter singing too. You don't — that's the whole clue. Read → 06 Will my child grow out of stuttering? Most kids recover. Young children: see an SLP. Age 12 and up: my approach applies. Read → 07 Can adults overcome stuttering? You're told it's too late as an adult. It isn't — I'm proof. Read → 08 Does stress make stuttering worse? Stress doesn't cause stuttering — but it pours fuel on the fear that does. Read → 09 How do I stop stuttering? Most advice tells you to control your speech more. The fix is to control it less. Read → 10 Is stuttering psychological or neurological? It's not 'all in your head' — and it's not purely physical. It's both, and that's the hopeful part. Read →

You don't have to stutter for the rest of your life.

I'm living proof it can end completely. Start with the story, or start with the session — either way, you start today.

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