I am a speech pathologist with an expertise in brain based learning. I have stuttered all my life. I have spent years trying to become fluent. I finally discovered that my brain is wired differently than a fluent brain which helped me to discover the Valsalva response. Once I was able to control my Valsalva response I was able to become fluent. Eventually I was able to rewire my brain into a fluent brain. I have never had a relapse.