Sorry for the late post - I appreciate the mention. What I can tell you is it's all to do with mindset. This is especially apparent when you do deep research into how the bran works and your subconscious mind. All of which state that how you think plays a pivotal part in your growth and development as a person. Believe me, there's a tonne of research (in the form of books, publications, news reports etc) that back this up. This is thousands of years after people such as Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, Epictetus etc. mention it. To make one thing clear, you overcome your stutter when you have full control over it. When you truly know that you have the power to influence your own speaking. Yes there's times where you will still feel stuck in your speaking...but at least you'll be empowered to know what to do about it and act upon it quickly. In an example I saw in this thread - focus on your breathing immediately when you feel a block coming on. This is what world famous basketball trainer Tim Grover calls a "Cleaner" mentality. When you take complete ownership of yourself and nothing else is the reason for your setbacks. You're the one responsible for your progress and outcomes. You relinquish all control when you "don't give a fuck anymore". That illusion is damaging (sorry not sorry). While it's important to avoid dwelling on your issues, they still need to be resolved. Especially if there's an emotional attachment to it. The worst thing you can do in this case is "not give a fuck". GIVE A FUCK! Seriously, if stuttering is affecting your confidence and self-esteem, future employment, and intimate relationships then something has to be done about it. To stay on topic to the thread, yes it's possible to beat it. It's possible to overcome your stutter and speak freely. You've mentioned people that have already done it, so the inspiration should be there for everybody. One immediate thing you can do is to focus on a growth mindset. If you search for a woman called Carol Dweck you'll find a lot of info on this.