I know he is controversial but everyone has his own level of anguish about their speech. Maybe for me, there would be other strategies, but everyone’s comfort level is unique. If it were possible to meditate stuttering with medication, there would be many people jumping at that chance. The many, mostly young men, who seem suicidal on this forum, would give anything for any hope of relief. Some can't get any sound out and feel doomed. Toxicologists report that the dose makes the poison. These psychotropic medications are in everyday use with little to no negative side effects in many people. As for myself, even at 77, I'm not concerned about possible side effects, everyone’s reaction is unique. If that's not your case, pursue your own course of treatment. I wish you the best in your career.