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Dr. Robert Quesal - Are All Speaking Strategies Equal? (Episode 226)

Download | Duration: 01:41:09

Robert Quesal PhD, CCC-SLP
  joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss numerous stuttering related topics including is fluency shaping more of a liability than stuttering modification, do some speech-language pathologists "give up" on therapy too easily because they are looking at fluency as their measure of change, does the field need to move away from traditional speech tools and choosing a speech-language pathologist.

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During the episode we discuss Relapse: A Misnomer? a wonderful article by Woody Starkweather, How to Be an Educated Consumer (Phil Schneider podcast), and topics discussed during episode 224 with Joel Korte. We ask Bob about the positive influence that his mentor, Kennon Shank, has had on his life and career and discuss the study by Quesal & Shank titled Stutterers and others: A comparison of communication attitudes (abstract).

Bob Quesal (left) is a professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Western Illinois University, a Fellow of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, a Board Recognized Specialist in Fluency Disorders and holds the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and the Illinois state license in Speech-Language Pathology.

Kennon Shank (right) is Bob's longtime friend and mentor.
Dr. Quesal has appeared on these StutterTalk episodes:
In addition to co-authoring numerous peer reviewed articles and book chapters, Dr. Quesal has authored these wonderful free resources:



Dr. Alan Rabinowitz - Wildlife Advocate and Role Model for People Who Stutter (Episode 225)

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Dr. Alan Rabinowitz (“the Indiana Jones  of Wildlife Conservation”) joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss his experiences with stuttering and his explorations and legacy in wildlife preservation. Dr. Rabinowitz is an internationally renowned conservationist and zoologist and is President and CEO of Panthera – a nonprofit conservation organization devoted to protecting the world's 36 wild cat species. Dr.  Rabinowitz is also a spokesperson for the Stuttering Foundation.

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Listed below are some resources which feature Dr. Rabinowitz talking about stuttering and his work in wildlife preservation.

The Colbert Report Mon - Thurs 11:30pm / 10:30c
Alan Rabinowitz
www.colbertnation.com
Colbert Report Full Episodes 2010 Election Fox News




Stutter-tainment with Joel Korte (Episode 224)

Download | Duration: 01:40:57

StutterTalk "B Team" member Joel Korte joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson for this marathon recording in which the guys discuss,  and argue about, different issues and problems which may arise when using traditional "speech tools" and when thinking about the process of change in a fixed and rigid manner. The guys also discuss the pros and cons of individual and group therapy, as well as intensive therapy programs.

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Joel and Peter pose for this picture holding Charles Van Riper's seminal book from 1973 titled "The Treatment of Stuttering."  Check out the "classic" StutterTalk videos below featuring Joel korte.

   





Casting Call for Stutterers (Episode 223)

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Sam Mettler, creator and executive producer of Intervention, the popular Emmy-winning show now in its 9th season on the A&E Television Network, joins PeterReitzes and Eric Jackson. Sam will serve as Executive Producer, along with Ryan Seacrest, on a new TV pilot for Ryan Seacrest Productions. Mr. Mettler's new "docu-series" plans to focus on people facing stuttering issues and will feature Paul McKenna, a self-improvement author and hypnotist.

StutterTalk speaks with
Sam Mettler


Creator and Executive Producer of
Intervention


If you are interested in contacting Sam Mettler and his production staff regarding their new production, email them at helpmecasting@yahoo.com or call (818) 983 6196.


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Are Therapy and Self-Help Mutually Exclusive? (Episode 222)

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StutterTalk "B Team" member Roisin McManus joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss the question, "Are therapy and self-help mutually exclusive?" They also discuss what some people refer to as stuttering "band aids" or stuttering "bandages."

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During this recording, from Eric's apartment in Brooklyn, StutterTalk was interviewed and filmed for a short documentary style piece by BRIC Community Media .





Are You Results Oriented? (Episode 221)

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Ian Crouch, contributor to the Book Bench blog at the newyorker.com, joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson. We discuss the concept (for better or worse) of being "results-oriented" with stuttering. The concept or being results oriented is one that Peter borrows from poker strategy. 

Are You Results Oriented?



The Complexities of the Adult Stutterer with Ian Crouch (Episode 220)

Download | Duration: 00:46:21

Ian Crouch, contributor to the Book Bench blog at the newyorker.com, joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson to discuss his wonderful article The shame of the adult stutterer published by Salon

The Complexities of the
Adult Stutterer with Ian Crouch

During this show, recorded in Brooklyn at Eric's apartment, Ian shares that his article is written from the perspective of a person who is in the middle of his stuttering journey. Ian is asked to discuss many points from his article including why achieving "fluency" in the therapy room was a somewhat negative experience and why he may have benefited less from self-help than some other people who stutter. 





Thinking Differently about Fluency, Stuttering and Speech Tools (Episode 219)

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Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson discuss a range of stuttering topics. They discuss how their views of the terms fluency, stuttering and speech tools have changed  over the years, changes in Eric's stuttering and much more.


Thinking Differently
about Fluency, Stuttering
and Speech Tools




The Stuttering Iceberg and Avoidance Reduction with Quesal and Murphy (Ep. 218)

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Bob Quesal, Ph.D., CCC-SLP (left) and Bill Murphy, M.A., CCC-SLP  join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss Joseph Sheehan's iceberg, covert stuttering, Bill's wonderful article Old Fart Face and much more. 



We also discuss these two articles:
This is our last show from this year's conference. We want to again thank the National Stuttering Association for all that they do for the stuttering community.





Dr. Fred Murray and Kenny Koroll - Talking about Stuttering (Ep. 217)

Download | Duration: 00:56:44

Frederick P. Murray, Ph.D., (left) and Kenny Koroll join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss "surrendering" to your stuttering, letting go of the stuttering, the "Monster" study, stuttering therapy past and present, and so much more. 

   

Dr. Murray mentions that is favorite book on stuttering is Because I Stutter (1930) by Wendell Johnson.



Voluntary Stuttering with the B Team (Episode 216)

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Ryan White and Mike Boyle join Caryn Herring, Joel Korte and Roisin McManus (the StutterTalk "B Team") at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. They discuss, you guessed it, voluntary stuttering and much more. 

Ryan White and Mike Boyle join the Caryn, Joel and Roisin to discuss voluntary stuttering and much more.
Regular co-hosts Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson step aside for this episode and leave things in the very good hands of  the StutterTalk "B Team."





Mixing and Mingling at the NSA (Episode 215)

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Cathy Olish, Cameron Francek and Nina Zito join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss Cathy's wonderful Mixing and Mingling workshop, meeting other people who stutter, dating other people who stutter and so much more.

Nina, Cameron and Cathy (front row, right to left) join Peter and Eric to discuss Cathy's Mixing and Mingling workshop at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference.
Special thanks to Cathy for helping to organize this show. Be sure and check out the Covert-Stuttering email group which was co-founded by Cathy Olish. And, Cathy wrote a wonderful article about covert stuttering titled Hello My Name is Cathy, But You Can Call Me Anne: A story of a covert person who stutters.





"Filling Up Your Cup with Stuttering Goodness" (Episode 214)

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Jesse England and Ada join Caryn Herring, Joel Korte and Roisin McManus (the StutterTalk "B Team") at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. Jesse and Ada are "first timers" at the NSA and speak about a wide range of stuttering including meeting other stutterers, learning from other people who stutter openly, the "collective strength" of people who stutter,  the "incredible sense of community" found at the NSA and much more. 

Joel, Roisin, Caryn, Ada and Jesse (from left to right) after recording the first "B Team" StutterTalk episode.

Thanks to Caryn, Joel and Roisin for putting together this wonderful episode!
Regular co-hosts PeterReitzes and Eric Jackson step aside for this episode and leave things in the very good hands of  the StutterTalk "B Team."





Talking with Mothers of Children Who Stutter at the NSA (Episode 213)

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Kristin, Donna and Lisa, three mothers of children who stutter, join Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss many issues with themoms including acceptance, seeking fluency, issues surrounding speech therapy, the strength and power of self help and so much more.

Donna, Lisa and Kristin (from left to right) join Eric and Peter to discuss the importance of support for children who stutter and parents.

National Stuttering Association (NSA) member and all around great guy Mike Bauer put together this wonderful video which was filmed, edited and premiered at the 2010 NSA Conference in Cleveland, Ohio.





Dr. Gerald Maguire: Without Hesitation - Speaking to the Silence and the Science of Stuttering (Episode 212)

Download | Duration: 00:32:22

Gerald A. Maguire, M.D.  joins Peter Reitzes and Eric Jackson at the National Stuttering Association's 2010 annual conference in Cleveland, Ohio. We discuss Dr. Maguire's wonderful new book Without Hesitation: Speaking to the Silence and the Science of Stuttering (available through the National Stuttering Association). 

    

All proceeds from Without Hesitation are being generously donated by Dr. Maguire to the NSA and to the Kirkup Center for the Medical Treatment of Stuttering.