STARS Speak

Gerald A. Maguire, MD

The STARS Speak podcast is where we explore the neuroscience of stuttering. Through conversations with leading researchers, health professionals, and people who stutter, host Gerald Maguire, MD unpacks what we don’t yet know about the science behind stuttering—and the path of developing new therapies today while discovering the cures of tomorrow. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or part of the stuttering community, this podcast offers expert insight, honest dialogue, and a deeper look at the path forward.

Episodes

  1. 5 FEB

    Understanding Stuttering and Support

    Episode Description: In this episode, Dr. Gerald Maguire speaks with Dr. Lisa LaSalle about the complexity of stuttering, the importance of individualized support, and what progress in research and clinical care means for people who stutter at every age. Visit our YouTube channel for the video version of this episode

    28 min

  2. 2 JAN

    Personal Journeys Through Stuttering

    This episode features Dr. Gerald Maguire, joined by Zach Greene, Annie Hernandez, and Sam, who share personal and professional perspectives on living with stuttering and advancing understanding through the STARS community. Watch this video version of this podcast here: https://youtu.be/GV8Z6d0EZTQ

    31 min

  3. 05/12/2025

    The Research Behind Stuttering - Part 1

    Our first episode features Dr. Shahriar SheikhBahaei, whose work focuses on the neural circuits involved in speech production and stuttering. In this episode, Dr. SheikhBahaei discusses: How his lab studies the brain mechanisms that support fluent speechWhat recent findings may tell us about the biology of stutteringHow research today may guide tomorrow’s treatmentsVisit our YouTube channel for the video version of this episode

    37 min
  • 3 Episodes

About

The STARS Speak podcast is where we explore the neuroscience of stuttering. Through conversations with leading researchers, health professionals, and people who stutter, host Gerald Maguire, MD unpacks what we don’t yet know about the science behind stuttering—and the path of developing new therapies today while discovering the cures of tomorrow. Whether you’re a clinician, researcher, or part of the stuttering community, this podcast offers expert insight, honest dialogue, and a deeper look at the path forward.

Information

  • Creator
    Gerald A. Maguire, MD
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 © Stuttering Treatment and Research Society. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    STARS Speak