Stuttering Demystified & Beyond

Lori discusses how worrying about what others think, constantly comparing yourself to others, and fearing judgment can limit your potential and influence the choices you make. In this episode, she explores how these patterns can quietly take control of your life and shares why breaking free from them is essential for building confidence, embracing authenticity, and living on your own terms.

Lori shares how fear once dictated many of her personal and professional decisions, holding her back from pursuing new opportunities and living fully. In this episode, she reflects on letting go of fear, taking control of her life, and embracing new possibilities. She encourages you to do the same.

Lori shares her personal journey and how her past experiences shaped who she is today. She discusses why she chose stuttering as her specialty, the passion behind her work, and how she uses her knowledge and experiences to support and empower individuals who stutter.

In this episode, Lori shares her personal experience as a parent of a child who stutters and discusses the importance of parent coaching for young children ages 3 and under. She talks about supporting communication at home, navigating concerns early on, and empowering parents with practical strategies to help their child thrive.

Lori discusses why fluency is often easier in the therapy room than in everyday life and shares personal experiences as both a speech-language pathologist and a person who stutters. She explores confidence, desensitization, and how gradual practice and support can help people who stutter communicate more freely. Email: Lori@allislandspeech.com Shop my resources here Instagram All Island Speech And...

In this episode, Lori sits down with Lauren Budd, a speech-language pathologist and pediatric feeding specialist based in New York, NY. Lauren is the founder of The Sensory Child framework, a whole-body approach that integrates anatomy, physiology, sensory systems, and early medical history to better understand and support feeding development. Lauren shares her expertise in pediatric feeding disor...

What’s the difference between school-based and private speech therapy? In this episode, Lori breaks down how these two settings differ in their goals, approaches, and outcomes.

In this episode, Lori discusses the early signs of childhood stuttering and when parents should get help. She also shares her personal experience as a speech-language pathologist and as a parent whose own daughter stuttered, offering insight, reassurance, and guidance for families navigating these concerns.

In this episode, Lori sits down with her former client, Arsal, to talk about his 10+ year journey with stuttering — from struggling with his speech to building confidence and learning to speak publicly. Arsal currently attends NYU and is studying business.

In this episode, Lori discusses the importance of starting stuttering therapy at a young age and why the early years are so critical. She explores the emotional side of stuttering too, including feeling stuck, being shy, and struggling to express thoughts and feelings, and shares how supportive communication can make a lasting difference.

Lori shares what it was like navigating college while stuttering and offers practical advice and tools to help students feel more confident and supported. For more information about her Talk It Up! adult stuttering program, click here. Adult Stuttering Program | All Island Speech

Lori breaks down the confusion, fear, and frustration teens often face with stuttering—and what signs suggest they might benefit from therapy. She highlights the importance of perseverance, confidence-building, and giving teens tools to communicate with more ease. Perfect for parents, educators, and anyone supporting a teen who stutters.

The Talk It Up! Fluency Program  is designed specifically for people struggling with stuttering. The program provides tools to speak with less tension, strategies for real-world situations (like interviews, phone calls, and introductions), and support from someone who truly understands the journey. You’ll build confidence in expressing yourself — stutter and all — and gain the courage to stop avoi...

In this episode, Lori discusses the vital role parents and families play in the therapy process. She explains why their involvement is essential for progress and how the lack of it can slow or even halt improvement.

For years, I wanted stuttering to go away with one quick trick. Sometimes these "tricks" seemed to help for a few minutes, but the stutter always came back. And worse, those quick fixes left me feeling frustrated and defeated. Now, after years as both a person who stutters and a speech pathologist specializing in stuttering, I know this:  lasting change doesn’t come from quick fixes.  It comes fro...

It’s natural for parents to worry—especially when their child stutters. The questions, uncertainties, and fears can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face them alone. In this episode, we’ll walk through the journey together, offering reassurance, guidance, and hope along the way.

Lori dives into the power of staying true to yourself and the confidence that comes from believing in who you are. She shares why this mindset is especially meaningful for parents and business owners, offering insights to inspire and empower.

In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Sari, a dedicated Child Life Specialist who once struggled significantly with stuttering. Sari shares her journey of working hard to improve her fluency, building confidence, and ultimately finding her voice. Tune in to hear how her personal experiences with stuttering now empower her to support children through life’s most challenging moments. For more...

In this episode a 17 year old female who is a senior in high school completed The let’s Talk Fluency Program with Lori Melnitsky on zoom. From stuttering to Fluency and confidence. Mia talks about her stuttering journey and how she came to All Island Speech and Stuttering Therapy. Mia wants to be a nurse. Listen to her words, strategies, self talk and confidence. Mia worked with Lori Melnitsky vir...

Listen to Lori explain easy onsets and what role they play in stuttering therapy. Lori explains why they are used. She is a speech pathologist who stuttered severely herself. She also explains using ends of words and gives you real life examples in her own speech. www.allislandspeech.com

This is about how adult speech therapy changed my life.

It is important to intervene early and be positive. Listen why? www.allislandspeech.com

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Hi, and welcome to another episode of Stuttering the mystified and beyond This is Lori Melnitzki your host. I just wanted to talk about some things that are on my mind. I actually just got back from Florida visiting my parents who are older and I was just thinking as I was there and I was meeting a lot of different people how much I had to speak and say my name and what I did and where I was from...

First we start working on to learn easier ways I'm breathing from our diaphragm and we also work on a lot of the emotional components of building confidence on the phone calling up a restaurant saying our names so I really and there is some home practice involved. I really believe that the people who have committed to this program it is life changing. I spoke to a parent yesterday of a ninth grade...