Best Stuttering Help Podcasts (2025)

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The Stuttering Paradox 45:08

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Episode #282: Why do we find that letting ourselves stutter more often leads to stuttering less, while trying to speak fluently seems to result in more stuttering? Join me as I explore this phenomenon with Dr. J Scott Yaruss, speech-language pathologist, researcher, and educator for more than 30 years. We also talk about the various research studie…

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Britteney The Coach — Empowering Mompreneurs & Building Community in STL 39:52

6d ago39:52

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From Dallas to downtown St. Louis, from corporate banking to coaching and community building, Britteney Ofodile has been quietly shaping spaces that help women lead with confidence and grow with purpose. In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Britteney shares how moving to a city where she knew no one became the catalyst for building Her Move…

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BHHS Select Properties — Building St. Louis Neighborhoods with Maryann Vitale Alles 42:16

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St. Louis is a city of neighborhoods, and for Maryann Vitale Alles, home is where everything starts. In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Maryann, CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties, to talk about growing up on The Hill, building a 500 agent company, and why values and culture matter j…

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Transforming Speech Through Neuroscience | The Pro90D System Explained 13:34

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In this Deep Dive episode, we break down one of the biggest claims in the world of speech transformation — a complete neurological overhaul of how you think, feel, and speak.We unpack the science behind the Pro90D System, showing how applied neuroscience, identity reshaping, and daily mental conditioning can literally retrain the brain for smooth, …

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How the Pro90D Method Rewires Your Brain for Smooth, Confident Speech | Best Stuttering Therapy 6:37

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In this video, Michael breaks down the real science behind the Pro90D Method and show how you can literally rewire your brain for smooth, confident speech. You’ll learn why speaking anxiety becomes a vicious cycle, how neuroplasticity helps you break out of it, and how the B-A-S-E Method—Breathing, Affirmations, Speech Practice, and Exposure—builds…

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nCase Technologies – The STL Startup Making Lifesaving Tools Easy to Carry 47:00

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Saving lives with one small case. This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Dani Wilder and Matt Bitner-Glindzicz, the founders of nCase Technologies — a St. Louis startup on a mission to make carrying naloxone (Narcan) as simple as carrying your keys. What began as a tragic loss in college led to an idea that could ch…

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The St. Louis Children’s Choirs – Shaping Young Voices & Building Community 36:03

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Belonging, big stages, and brave voices with The St. Louis Children’s Choirs This week on The STL Bucket List Show, Luke sits down with Ben Nordstrom (Executive Director) and Dr. Alyson Moore (Artistic Director) of the St. Louis Children’s Choirs, an iconic program that has been shaping young singers and leaders for 48 seasons. They talk about how …

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Michelle Tucker – Leading United Way STL to Help One in Three 42:42

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Michelle Tucker, President and CEO of United Way of Greater St. Louis, joins The STL Bucket List Show to talk leadership, community impact, and how collective giving and volunteer power support more than a million neighbors each year. We cover: Her path from corporate leadership to the nonprofit sector, and what carries over How the region’s commun…

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From The Vault: The Psychology Behind Our Responses To Stuttering 26:53

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Maya revisits a listener favorite featuring choir clinicians Benedict and Talia, a husband-and-wife team who share powerful lessons about communication and empathy. Talia offers three practical tips for being a better listener to someone who stutters, starting with her first insight: “Fear is first.” She explains that fear is our natural initial re…

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Why Communication Skills NOW Matter More Than EVER | How to speak SMOOTHLY 3:04

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📅 Book your free 15-minute speech assessment here:👉 ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pro90d.com/free-15-minute-assessmentIn this video, Michael explains why your ability to communicate clearly and confidently has become more valuable than ever—especially as AI replaces many technical roles. If you’re an engineer, developer, or professional who’s relied mostly on you…

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My Fight of Abuse, Trauma, Addiction & Rehab in the Jewish World (with Baruch Bergman) 1:27:43

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Trigger Warning: This discussion touches on sensitive topics related to trauma, abuse, & recovery. Baruch Bergman shares his raw story of surviving sexual abuse as a child in a yeshiva, how the community’s denial deepened his pain, and how that led to years of addiction and mental health struggles. He talks about losing trust in religion, battling …

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Greg Warren – From Kirkwood to The Tonight Show 59:18

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St. Louis comedian Greg Warren joins host Luke Farrell ahead of a huge month — performing seven hometown shows at the St. Louis Funny Bone (Nov. 6–9, including a Sunday family matinee) and appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Dec. 15. Greg shares stories from his early days at Mizzou and The Funny Bone, his decade-long career at P…

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National Stuttering Association – Building Community, Confidence, and Connection 31:57

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Roughly 79 million people worldwide stutter. In St. Louis, the National Stuttering Association (NSA) is building connection, confidence, and community — so no one has to navigate it alone. On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Chad Mannisi (Chair of the NSA Board of Directors) and Christine Rose (Regional Ch…

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How to STOP Negative Anticipation Before Speaking | Overcome Speech Anxiety | Stop Stuttering 1:32:51

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📘 Download the FREE 7 Strategies & Affirmations Guide here: https://www.pro90d.com/7-strategies-to-slow-down-youtubeDo you ever find yourself worrying before you even start speaking — anticipating that you might get stuck, blocked, or judged? In this video, Michael Williams and Farrukh Mehdi break down negative anticipation — what it is, why it hap…

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How to Stay Consistent and Build Smooth Speech Habits Faster Through Affirmations | Speak Fluently 2:00

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📘 Download the FREE 7 Strategies & Affirmations Guide here: ⁠⁠https://www.pro90d.com/7-strategies-to-slow-down-youtube⁠⁠Do you ever start strong but lose motivation when practicing your speech techniques? In this video, I’ll show you how affirmations make daily reinforcement automatic — helping you stay consistent, remember your tools, and slow you…

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How Affirmations Calm Your Brain Before Speaking or Presenting | Best Stuttering Treatment 1:32

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📘 Download the FREE 7 Strategies & Affirmations Guide here: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.pro90d.com/7-strategies-to-slow-down-youtube⁠Do you often feel anxious before an interview, presentation, or meeting? In this video, I explain how affirmations help calm your amygdala — the emotional center of your brain — so your prefrontal cortex can take charge and help y…

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How Affirmations Help You Remember Your Speaking Tools Under Pressure | improve speech 1:15

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📘 Download the FREE 7 Strategies & Affirmations Guide here: ⁠⁠https://www.pro90d.com/7-strategies-to-slow-down-youtube⁠⁠Do you ever forget your tools or techniques when speaking under pressure? In this short video, I’ll show you how affirmations and self-talk can literally rewire your brain to remember what to do — automatically. You’ll learn how t…

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Old Orchard Fall Festival – Oct. 25 & 26 25:47

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The Old Orchard Fall Festival is back—and bigger. This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Luke Farrell sits down with Madeleine Wiering, of Papillon Press, and Lexie Toomey, of First House, to share how Webster Groves’ Old Orchard District is turning Big Bend into a two-day neighborhood celebration. Festival at a glance: 🗓️ Oct 25–26 • 10 AM–6 …

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#88 The Power of Belief: How Two Kids Who Stuttered Learned to Speak Fearlessly With Modi & Arthur Luxenberg 57:23

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This conversation was originally recorded for Modi's podcast And Here's Modi (episode #106), where Uri appeared as a guest with Arthur Luxenberg. We're honored to share it here with Modi's permission. What unfolds is a funny, heartfelt, and deeply human dialogue about fearless communication, self-acceptance, and the power of belief. Follow @modi_li…

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This Playwright Who Stutters Found His Voice on the Page, and the Stage 39:57

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Maya sits down with Jerry Slaff, a playwright and and a writer who stutters, for a conversation about voice, craft, and the lifelong arc from fear to freedom. Jerry first reached out to Proud Stutter back in December 2021, writing, “once a stutterer, always a stutterer… if people don’t like my speech, that’s their problem.” We revisit that email an…

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Brandon Williams – From the NFL to Leading Boys & Girls Clubs of STL 46:41

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From North City & North County to the NFL and back home to lead, Brandon Williams’ journey has always been about team—and today that team is the 6–18-year-olds served by Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater St. Louis. On this week’s episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Brandon (Hazelwood East alum, Wisconsin Badger, forme…

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Brew in the Lou in Francis Park 39:15

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This week we sat down with Amee Colvin from the Lutheran Elementary School Association (LESA) and Steve Crider, owner of 2nd Shift Brewing, to talk about Brew in the Lou, one of St. Louis’ favorite fall festivals celebrating local beer, food, music, and community. Brew in the Lou returns this weekend at Francis Park, featuring more than 40 local br…

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Jarrett Young – Transforming Education at City Academy 23:52

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Jarrett Young, Head of School at City Academy, joins The STL Bucket List Show to share how a small independent school in North St. Louis is transforming opportunities for kids and families through access, love, and education. We cover: Jarrett’s journey: North STL → St. Louis Public Schools → MICDS (DSEG) → Bowdoin → Harvard → back home to lead Cit…

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2 Reasons Affirmations Help You Stop Feeling Under Pressure Before and During Speech 1:02

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📘 Download the FREE 7 Strategies & Affirmations Guide here: https://www.pro90d.com/7-strategies-to-slow-down-youtubeDo you struggle with constantly worrying about your speech before meetings, presentations, or conversations? In this short video, you’ll discover 2 powerful reasons why daily affirmations are the fastest and easiest way to overcome sp…

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Ina Found Her Voice Across Three Languages. And Learned to Lean Into the Good Pain of Stuttering 31:10

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Maya sits down with Ina Lalich, a San Francisco–raised, multilingual woman who stutters, for a conversation about language, identity, and learning to take up space. Ina describes growing up between Serbian/Croatian and English (with a later detour through French), and how her fluency shifted across languages over time -- sometimes finding relief in…

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Joshua “Mr. Fresh” Danrich – From Garage Idea to Walmart Shelves 18:54

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At 16 years old, Joshua “Mr. Fresh” Danrich has taken a garage-born idea and turned it into a shelf-ready product now sold in 100+ Walmart stores across Missouri — plus Schnucks, Dierbergs, and Mobile On The Run. On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell digs into Joshua’s journey from science-loving kid to CEO of Mr. Fresh, a…

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Where my stuttering comes from 32:12

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Episode #281: This episode is recorded live from where my stuttering comes from! My grandfather and his sisters stuttered so I like to refer to my father’s hometown in Molise, Italy as “where my stutter comes from” or “my stutter’s origin story”. In this episode, I travel to my parent’s hometowns (only 2km apart) in Italy and share with you: How th…

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#87 Finding Flow to Beat the Fear of Speaking with Dan Greenwald 55:06

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Discover why trying to fix your speaking fears actually makes them worse. Confidence doesn't come from trying to fix yourself. It comes from learning how to find your flow. In this conversation with the inimitable Dan Greenwald, we'll explore how to move beyond communication fears and step into a state where speaking feels natural and connected. To…

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Latoya Thompson – From Truck to Brick & Mortar: The Bougie Bites Story 36:39

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On this episode, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Latoya Thompson, the force behind Bougie Bites—the plant-based, fast-casual spot turning non-vegans into regulars with smashburgers, fries, and big hospitality. Latoya opens up about the real journey: from personal styling and home-care entrepreneurship to a food truck, a ghost kitchen, and now a b…

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Giving Stuttering the Mic in New Orleans: 20 Years After Katrina 25:28

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Filmmaker and stuttering ally Andy Phillips joins Maya to mark the 10-year anniversary of his short film WORDS, a story born from two loves: New Orleans and spoken-word poetry. Andy shares how a friend who stutters, late-night script pages in a dreaded Shakespeare class, and a chance connection to a Lower Ninth Ward community center shaped the film…

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Frizz Fest – Black Joy, Blooming Businesses, and Community 37:40

3M ago37:40

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Frizz Fest is back! On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Tee Parks—festival MC, media host, and arts educator—along with Kendra & Steven Hunt of With Love Skincare, a Blooming Business that started as a DIY solution for their son’s eczema. We dive into: What “safe, seen, and celebrated” looks like at Frizz Fest How the fest…

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Fentanyl - A Real Discussion 27:33

3M ago27:33

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Kellen Russoniello, J.D., Public Health Director, Drug Policy Alliance, offers the history and reason for its dangers, the reduction in overdose deaths but not the reduction in overdoses, Narcan, programs that reduce drug abuse and those that failed, the very real problems of program funding cutbacks, community attitudes towards sanctioned actions,…

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Elliott Brown & Brandon Panosh – From Biscuits to Fine Dining: The Story Behind Scouts 48:29

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Elliott Brown and Brandon Panosh, the duo behind The Biscuit Joint in Midtown, to talk about their next chapter — Scouts, a fine dining concept rooted in community, hospitality, and the spirit of their early pop-ups. What began as intimate Dinner at the Loft evenings has grown into a nei…

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Inside the Largest Genetic Study of Stuttering 33:46

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Dr. Dillon Pruett has lived both sides of stuttering: the anxious kid rehearsing every word and the scientist searching DNA for answers. His groundbreaking research, recently published in Nature Genetics, uncovered 57 genetic hotspots tied to stuttering -- proof that our voices carry a biological story as complex as any human trait. In our conversa…

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Discover Downstate Illinois – Southern Illinois Coffee Trail Featuring LongStory Coffee 37:00

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In this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, Lucas welcomes Discover Downstate Illinois and LongStory Coffee for a conversation all about the heart of Southern Illinois and the growing coffee culture that is connecting communities across the region. We explore the Discover Downstate Illinois Coffee Trail, a curated path that takes you through local…

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Tasha Mueller – From Seizures to Soil: Building R&R Farms and a Healthier Future 33:23

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, we sit down with Tasha Mueller, founder of R&R Farms 1904 in Wentzville, MO. Tasha shares her powerful journey from battling unexplained seizures as a young adult to finding healing through intentional living—and how that personal experience eventually inspired her to start growing hemp and creating CBD …

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Sam Once Feared Her Stutter. Now She’s a Talk Therapist Helping Others Unmask. 37:22

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Maya sits down with Sam Gennuso, a Bay Area-based licensed psychotherapist and person who stutters, for a conversation about vulnerability, self-acceptance, and what it means to unmask. Sam shares her journey of growing up covert, discovering her stutter, and the early therapy experiences that shaped her understanding of fluency, shame, and identit…

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#86 How to Own Your Voice in High-Stakes Situations, With Mark Friedlich 36:30

4M ago36:30

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Listen in for a masterclass in courage: not the absence of fear, but the refusal to let fear run the show. Mark Friedlich grew up in a tenement apartment on the Lower East Side of Manhattan, the son of Holocaust survivors, sharing a bedroom and living with scarcity. Today, he speaks on global stages, testifies before Congress, and serves as Vice Pr…

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Riya Kurian – From STL to Europe: Designing Trips That Go Deeper 44:58

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On this episode of the STL Bucket List Show, we’re joined by Riya Kurian, the founder of Next Horizon —a boutique travel planning company that curates personalized, meaningful trips across Europe and beyond. Riya shares how a spontaneous year teaching in France ignited her passion for cultural connection and solo travel, eventually leading her to l…

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Understanding, And The New Tool For, Tardive Dyskinesia (TD) 19:50

4M ago19:50

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Stuart Isaacson, M.D., neurologist, explains TD, the role of dopamine in psychiatric and then this treatment induced consequential movement disorder, proper diagnosis, how both psychiatric and neurologic treatments are very helpful, but he also weighs the risk-benefits of now the increasing use of antipsychotics for mood disorders. He further talks…

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Genetic Testing To Help With Medication Choices. 17:02

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Rachel Earls, Ph.D., outlines the roles, science, and limitations of this powerful clinical tool for the selection of medication. This is a great guide on how an individual metabolizes many medications, and so it helps get proper doses for better efficacy and fewer side effects. It does not predict outcome, but significantly assists with treatment …

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Functional Medicine and Psychiatry - A Different and Effective Choice. 21:26

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Achina Stein, D.O., explains the many advantages when mixing these two concepts. Functional medicine has an extensive approach exploring for other causes of illness, including valuable searches for what are often not initially obvious infections or inflammatory states, the role of nutrition, toxin exposure, a detailed history of the illness, lifest…

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The Cataract - Concepts and Treatment 16:30

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Matthew Weiss, M.D., eye surgeon, clarifies the nature of this very common medical condition, the types of replacement lens used, the very significant vision and functional impairments from untreated cataracts, healing, Fuchs’ Dystrophy, that 3 million surgeries occur each year just in the USA, etc. A straightforward and essential summary about gen…

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Key Yet Manageable Approaches To Climate Change Realities 17:25

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Todd Sack, M.D., 15 years ago created the My Green Doctor program as a guide to setting a functional mindset, with easy but essential actions, in response to the needed behavorial changes that climate actions demand from all of us. He joins us again to detail this potent tool to reduce the climate change ordeal. It can also save money. June 2025.…

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Elderly Substance Abuse – Facts. Reality, Challenges, Successes 22:00

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Devon Dautrich, Ph.D., treats substance abuse in this age group. It is a candid talk of why these behaviors are new, or merely an extension of prior use, why interventions fail, the need to educate patients to accept their problem and the advantages following acceptance and change. Sometimes first treatments do not work, but with persistence, using…

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Substance Abuse: Challenge and Social Policy - A Mexican Perspective 37:02

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Lisa Sanchez, Executive Director, Mexico Unido Contra Delincuencia (Mexico City), details substance abuse in Mexico, their harm reduction challenges and programs, use of the military in police roles, cultural realities in Mexico, gun and violence issues, drug supply-chain realities, the after effects on families, the impacts of political and social…

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Dr. Alex Garza – Shaping Healthcare in St. Louis & Beyond 36:34

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On this episode of The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with Dr. Alex Garza, Chief Community Health Officer at SSM Health, to talk about the intersection of healthcare, community impact, and leadership in St. Louis. Dr. Garza shares powerful insights from his career as an emergency physician, former head of the St. Louis Metropoli…

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For Years, Justin Thought His Voice Was a Liability. Now It’s the Heart of His Mental Health Mission. 36:48

5M ago36:48

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This week on Proud Stutter, we’re joined by Justin McCullough, a longtime stutterer, technologist, and founder of the upcoming mental health platform, Eight Minute Chat. Justin opens up about growing up with a stutter after a major shift in his family dynamic, how it impacted his high school and college experiences, and the quiet persistence that s…

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Larry Hagner – Just a Dad from The Lou 44:38

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This week, Lucas sits down with Larry Hagner, founder of The Dad Edge and host of one of the top fatherhood podcasts in the world. Larry is a St. Louis native, a father of four boys, and a guy who’s made it his mission to help men become better husbands, stronger fathers, and more grounded leaders. Lucas, a dad of two under two, gets real with Larr…

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Gerard Craft & David Wolfe – Fordo’s Joins Urban Chestnut in The Grove 27:28

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This week on The STL Bucket List Show, host Lucas Farrell sits down with two of St. Louis’s most influential tastemakers: Gerard Craft, James Beard Award-winning chef and founder of Niche Food Group, and David Wolfe, co-founder of Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. Recorded at STL Bucket List Studios, this episode dives into their exciting new partner…