Best Adult Adhd Uk Podcasts (2024)

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#151: The Dyslexia Journey: Chronicling Life with Dyslexia with Sonya and Nick Solter 44:42

1h ago44:42

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, host Darius Namdaran interviews Sonya and Nick Solter, parents of a dyslexic teenager and creators of 'The Dyslexia Journey' YouTube channel and podcast. They discuss their experience with their daughter's dyslexia, the reasons behind starting their own podcast, and the challenges they've faced. Son…

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#150: Dyslexia: Cultivating Belongingness at Work with Donna Stevenson 1:41:50

21d ago1:41:50

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In this episode of 'Dyslexia Explored,' host Darius Namdaran is joined by Donna Stevenson to delve into the journey of supporting neurodivergent individuals. They explore strategies across various life stages, from childhood to adulthood, including early indicators and practical methods for dyslexic adults. The discussion highlights the transformat…

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#149: The Dyslexic Painter, Invaluable Mentors and Practical Skills with Josh Wilkins 1:14:04

2M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

In this episode of 'Dyslexia Explored,' host Darius Namdaran talks to Josh Wilkins, the Dyslexic Painter, to explore his journey from the struggles of school life to a successful career in painting and decorating. They discuss the impact of dyslexia on his personal and professional growth, the invaluable guidance of mentors, and the importance of v…

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#148 TikTok, Teaching and Assessing Dyslexia, with Dyslexia! Jo Rees 1:31:09

2M ago1:31:09

1:31:09

In this episode of Dyslexia Explored, Darius Namdaran interviews Jo Rees, a mother, former primary school teacher, and current SENCO who has become a prominent figure on TikTok for her engaging discussions about dyslexia. Jo shares her personal journey, including her late diagnosis of dyslexia, the emotional and practical impacts of her condition, …

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#147: Hormones' Impact on Dyslexia and ADHD with Annie Hitchman and Nikki Allford 1:35:13

2M ago1:35:13

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In this episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran is joined by Annie Hitchman and Nikki Allford to delve into the impact of hormones on dyslexia and ADHD, particularly in women. They discuss how fluctuations such as menopause and menstrual cycles can exacerbate challenges. The episode also examines how mind mapping can aid individuals with…

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#146: Dyslexia Expectations in School and in the Workplace with Dyslexia in Adults Founder Natalie Brooks 1:25:58

3M ago1:25:58

1:25:58

Welcome to this episode of Dyslexia Explored. Today, Darius is joined by Natalie Brooks, a professional who has navigated the complexities of dyslexia throughout her varied career paths. From her early educational experiences to her current role aiding others with dyslexia in their professional lives, Natalie shares insightful stories and practical…

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#145 Dyslexia Show UK 2024: Workplace Impact 51:50

3M ago51:50

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored podcast, join me, your host, as I take you to the Dyslexia Show 2024 in the UK. We interview over 20 participants and attendees about dyslexia in the workplace. This episode delves into how dyslexia impacts professional environments, featuring personal stories and expert insights. We also explore awareness o…

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#144: Dyslexia and Crime with Dr Martin Bloomfield 1:39:26

5M ago1:39:26

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In this episode of Dyslexia Explored, Darius Namdaran, welcomes Dr. Martin Bloomfield where he shares his extensive expertise and experiences in the field of dyslexia, highlighting his innovative Dyslexia Bites project, which tackles dyslexia from an intercultural perspective while also offering key training and consultancy services. Dr Bloomfield …

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#143: Dyslexia: Driving AI Forward with Shilpa Rao 1:15:50

5M ago1:15:50

1:15:50

In this heartwarming episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran invites us into the inspiring world of Shilpa Rao, a visionary who navigates the complexities of dyslexia with grace and innovation. Shilpa's narrative is a beacon of hope and creativity, blending artificial intelligence with her personal journey of discovery and acceptance of …

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#137: Leather Craft and Dyslexia: A Creative Journey Shaped by Dyslexia with Lisa Ramos 54:46

5M ago54:46

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In today's episode of Dyslexia Explored, we introduce you to Lisa Ramos, a Californian artisan with a journey that spans sociology, tech, project management, and ultimately, handcrafted design. Lisa opens up about how discovering her dyslexia has impacted her multifaceted career and creative process.Stay tuned as Lisa shares her expert advice for y…

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#142: NLP Performance Coach on Letting Go of Limiting Beliefs in Dyslexia - Bevis Moynan 1:08:22

6M ago1:08:22

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In this insightful episode of the Dyslexia Explored podcast, we are thrilled to have performance coach Bevis Moynan join us to share his unique perspective on dyslexia and executive function. Bevis, an expert in motivational mapping, timeline therapy, and Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), doesn't have dyslexia himself but has been closely touched…

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#141: The Dyslexia Show Founder Talks About His Mission to Provide and Empower. Arran Smith 1:23:59

7M ago1:23:59

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In today’s episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran warmly sits down with Arran Smith, the visionary founder of the UK’s Dyslexia Show, an event that stands at the forefront of dyslexia and neurodiversity advocacy. Arran, who himself has navigated the challenges of dyslexia, shares his compelling journey from concept to realization of the…

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#140: Dyslexia and Negotiation: Susan Ibitz From University Dropout to Master Negotiator 1:09:56

7M ago1:09:56

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In this inspiring episode of Dyslexia Explored, host Darius Namdaran invites listeners to delve into the remarkable story of Susan Ibitz, a testament to overcoming dyslexia's challenges. This episode is a valuable resource for parents, educators, and tutors seeking insights into dyslexia's complexities. Susan candidly shares her tumultuous journey,…

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#139 Navigating Adult Dyslexia with Jamecia Blount and Melissa Jury 1:46:43

7M ago1:46:43

1:46:43

In this episode, Darius Namdaran, invites you to delve into the unique and often overlooked perspective of adults learning to read with dyslexia. We're joined by the inspiring Jamecia Blount, a documentary TV producer and executive producer of the acclaimed music documentary series "Unsung," who discovered her dyslexia in adulthood. Jamecia's story…

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#138 Dyslexia, Literacy and The Barton System with Aly Young 1:36:53

10M ago1:36:53

1:36:53

Welcome to another episode of Dyslexia Explored, your go-to podcast for insights into dyslexia and executive function. This time, we're thrilled to feature Aly Young, the visionary owner of Dyslexia Reading Center and Learning Lab. She's here to demystify the Barton Reading and Spelling System, an acclaimed instructional method tailored for childre…

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#136 Actor's Lens: Liam Nicolosi on Acting, Dyslexia, and Self-Discovery 1:22:11

11M ago1:22:11

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In this episode of Dyslexia Explored, we delve into the captivating journey of 16-year-old actor Liam Nicolosi. Not just a rising actor with a Netflix show under his belt, Liam opens up about embracing his dyslexia and how it has shaped him both personally and professionally. The episode offers a blend of inspiration and practical insights, touchin…

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#135 Social Entrepreneurship: Creating an Empowering Environment for Dyslexia with Allia 1:32:28

1y ago1:32:28

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Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Dyslexia Explored, where we delve into dyslexia and social entrepreneurship. We are thrilled to host our special guests, Shelley Gregory-Jones from Allia, a prominent fund dedicated to social entrepreneurship, and Marina Pritchard, the program coordinator fostering social entrepreneurship at Allia. Join u…

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#134 Dyslexia and Nutrition with Sarah Ann Macklin 48:18

1y ago48:18

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Welcome to a fresh episode of Dyslexia Explored, where our host, Darius Namdaran, engages in a riveting conversation with multi-talented Sarah Ann Macklin. Together, they navigate the intriguing interplay between dyslexia and diet, challenging you to reconsider the impacts of dyslexia on everyday life. In the spotlight is Sarah Ann's captivating jo…

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#133 Dyslexic Artist: Translating Curiosity into Art with Rebecca Kamen 1:39:25

1+ y ago1:39:25

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🎙️ Welcome to a brand new episode of Dyslexia Explored, where we delve into the fascinating world of dyslexia and its impact on everyday lives. Today, our host Darius Namdaran is thrilled to introduce Rebecca Kamen, a former professor, visiting scholar, and artist in residence at the University of Pennsylvania. Once seen as "not college material," …

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#132: Breaking "Stupid" Stereotype with Matt Bird 45:11

1+ y ago45:11

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Welcome to Dyslexia Explored, the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of dyslexia and the inspiring stories of those who've overcome their struggles. In this episode, we sit down with Matt Bird, a dyslexic entrepreneur who went from feeling "stupid" at school to achieving incredible success in his adult life. Matt has written 19 books, b…

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#131 The Dyslexic Advantage? Find out from Authors Dr Brock and Dr Fernette Eide 1:12:24

1+ y ago1:12:24

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What is the Dyslexic Advantage? Discover insights from authors Dr. Brock and Dr. Fernette Eide. If you haven't read the Dyslexic Advantage book yet, it's a must-read as it has significantly shifted the global mindset about dyslexia.In Episode 90 of the podcast, we were honored to have Dr. Fernette Eide discuss the origins of the book. Now, we are e…

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#130 Determination and Dyslexia with Author Abi Elphinstone 1:10:44

1+ y ago1:10:44

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Have you ever experienced rejection? It's not a pleasant feeling, but our guest for today has persevered despite being rejected by publishers 95 times. Join us this week as we discuss determination and dyslexia with Abi Elphinstone, the author of The Dream Snatcher Series and The Unmapped Chronicles. Abi grew up in Scotland, spending her weekends b…

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#129: Multi-sensory Coaching for Children with Specialized Learning Needs for 20 Years. Dr. Emily Levy 56:29

1+ y ago56:29

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This week, we'll learn more about the benefits of webbing and mind mapping for children with specialized learning needs. During my recent conversation with a multisensory coach, she shared how she tutors children with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning disabilities, which, interestingly, is a lot similar to my approach. Our guest for this week runs…

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#128 Visual Thinking: Its Value in building a productive society: Temple Grandin 48:25

1+ y ago48:25

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Do you consider yourself a visual thinker? When Temple was interviewing people about how they think, she was shocked to know that some people are not thinking in pictures. She thought everybody thinks in pictures.I got the honour to talk to Temple Grandin, who is an autistic author, professor, inventor, and many more. She did not talk until she was…

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#127 Starting a Clothing Brand with Dyslexia - Jake Posner 44:33

1+ y ago44:33

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I had an interesting conversation with one of the ambassadors for the British Dyslexia Association (BDA) about his start-up business journey and how dyslexia somewhat paved the way for creating a sustainable clothing company.As a leader in the dyslexia community, Jake seeks to challenge people's notions about dyslexia and enable neurodivergent indi…

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#126 Other Ways to Teach Reading Nora Chahbazi 1:45:10

2y ago1:45:10

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If you’ve ever tried teaching your child to read, you’ll know that it's not as easy as it looks, especially for a child with a learning difference. I had a great conversation with Nora Chahbazi, the founder of Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction or EBLI. She has been training and coaching teachers, parents, and educators for over 20 years to help t…

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#125 Hypercreative: What it’s like and how to make the most of it. Karen Daniels 1:14:29

2y ago1:14:29

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Do you constantly receive ideas and inspiration from various sources? Do you start countless hobbies or artistic pursuits with crazy ideas on a whim? You might be hypercreative. I had a very interesting conversation with Karen Daniels about hypercreativity. Karen has a Masters's degree in Education Psychology. She has also written 9 books of both f…

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#124 Discovering Dyslexia in Adulthood. Sanjay Kapoor 1:18:10

2y ago1:18:10

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This week, I had an interesting conversation with Sanjay Kapoor, a director for proposals for a huge company in the US. He just recently discovered that he has dyslexia and ADHD by looking at materials from Made by Dyslexia and other dyslexia organizations. He also listened to several podcasts where he found us and reached out to us. Listen to the …

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#123 Influencing Decision Makers, How Salvesen Mindroom Centre does it. CEO Alan Thornburrow 58:28

2y ago58:28

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I talked to Alan Thornburrow, the CEO of Salvesen Mindroom Centre and a parent of children with dyslexia. Salvesen Mindroom Centre or SMC has been working with dyslexia and neurodiversity for over 21 years and is continuously supporting people living with learning differences.Alan Thornburrow disengaged from school at 16. He struggled to find his p…

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#122 How “Xena” Scriptwriter and Author writes with Dyslexia, R.S. Mellette 1:22:22

2+ y ago1:22:22

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This week I had an interesting conversation with R.S. Mellette, a scriptwriter and author with dyslexia. He was the script coordinator for Xena the Warrior Princess, Nutty Professor 2 and Blue Crush. Mellette has also worked and blogged for the film festival Dances With Films as well as the novelist collective, From The Write Angle, and he is on th…

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#121 How Dyslexia and ADHD relate. Lauri Peterson and Dr. Abbey Weinstein 1:01:52

2+ y ago1:01:52

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This week, I sat down with not just one but two educational diagnosticians. Dr. Abbey Weinstein and Lauri Peterson assess people with specific learning difficulties in the US. As of today, they have tested more than 1200 people with SPLD both adult and children. Combined, they have over 40 years of experience in identifying people with dyslexia and…

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#120 How Dyslexia affects professionals. Author and Executive Coach. Cheryl Isaacs 1:10:57

2+ y ago1:10:57

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Cheryl Isaacs is a Chartered/Registered Occupational Psychologist, Author and accredited Executive Coach with over 20 years of experience within the areas of neurodiversity assessment, cognitive ability and attainment assessment, workplace behavioural training and psychometric profiling. To date, Cheryl has worked with over five thousand clients.Ch…

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#119 Education Technology and Closing the Gap with Dyslexia. Avi Warshavsky 53:10

2+ y ago53:10

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This week, I sat down with Avi Warshavsky, the Founder and CEO of MindCET. They gather groups of entrepreneurs in an incubator environment and help them establish their businesses. He’s also the founder of Global Education Technology Startups Awards or GESAwards, one of the biggest awarding bodies for Ed-Tech Startups in the world. He is also the f…

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#118 Orton-Gillingham Tutor shared about homeschooling, IEP, self-efficacy and learning to teach differently. Ash Voisine 1:03:31

3y ago1:03:31

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Ash Voisine was a business and entrepreneurship graduate but when a teacher of her child admitted that they can’t help the child, she decided to homeschool her kids. She looked for other ways to teach with programs like the Orton-Gillingham system. She’s now finishing her master’s degree in special education. This week, we talked to Ash Voisine abo…

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#117 Writing Story Essay Using the Story Star Method 54:53

3y ago54:53

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Children with dyslexia often have brilliant and incredible stories to share in their heads but always struggle to get them out and put them into words. A lot of the time, their imagination and creativity go beyond what was required in the question and they get so overwhelmed halfway that they ended up leaving it unfinished. Going off-topic is a com…

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#116 Dyslexia in the Workplace with Katrina Cochrane 43:52

3y ago43:52

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This week, we had a lovely conversation with Katrina Cochrane, the head of education and policy for the British Dyslexia Association. Katrina has had a wide range of knowledge regarding dyslexia for the past few decades but we focused on what’s happening with dyslexia in the workplace. As dyspraxic herself, Katrina was exposed to the struggles and …

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#115 Beyond Word Decoding and the Struggle of Understanding Pronouns. Lois Letchford 58:08

3y ago58:08

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This week, I have invited Lois Letchford, a returning guest here in Dyslexia Explored, to talk about her recently published research paper through the International Literacy Association titled “Moving beyond Decoding: Teaching Pronoun Resolution to Develop Reading Comprehension”. In her paper, Lois Letchford and her co-author, Timothy Rasinski, ide…

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#114 Bilingual and Dyslexia by Aimee Kyffin 49:37

3y ago49:37

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Have you tried studying another language? We all know it can be extremely hard to learn something you are not used to. Now, imagine what a child with dyslexia feels after moving to a country with a very different language. Learning a language is hard enough, but to learn another language while you are still learning to read with dyslexia is dauntin…

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#113 Brilliantly Dyslexic; A Children’s Book that Builds Confidence. Elizabeth Trudeau 56:12

3y ago56:12

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This week, I had an interesting conversation with Elizabeth Trudeau, a mother of a daughter with dyslexia. Elizabeth wants to share her passion, a project she just completed which initially started when she wanted to help her child understand her dyslexia. She noticed that her child responded greatly to stories about other professionals with dyslex…

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#112 Stave House; Music in a Visual and Creative Language. Ruth Travers 1:26:24

3+ y ago1:26:24

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This week, I had a very interesting and musical conversation with Ruth Travers, the founder of Stave House. Ruth has developed a process for children to master music theory through visual and creative language. As we learnt from the previous episode, dyslexia is affecting children to learn and read music just as it is affecting them to read words. …

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#111 Reading Music and Dyslexia Group. Discussion on How Dyslexia Affects Learning to Read Music 1:05:47

3+ y ago1:05:47

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This week, we invited children with dyslexia, parents and educators to ask them about their experiences with learning music. It surprises me that people are amazed when they hear that dyslexia might affect reading music when it definitely affects reading words. In this episode, we want to start a conversation about dyslexia and music because there …

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#110 Dungeons & Dragons, Photographic Memory and Dyslexia with Andrew Nehring 59:43

3+ y ago59:43

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We have a very fascinating story we’d like to share this week. It’s about Andrew Nehring who has a photographic memory, excellent auditory memory and dyslexia. It is a very interesting combination because people tend to correlate dyslexia with poor memory. Some of Andrew’s teachers didn’t believe he has dyslexia because he could relay what the teac…

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#109 Reading Specialist Sharing Her Passion for Transforming Literacy Instruction. Lois Letchford 1:15:04

3+ y ago1:15:04

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Let’s listen to the story of Lois Letchford, a physical education teacher who became a reading specialist when she discovered her son has dyslexia. She’s written a book called “Reversed: A Memoir”, where she shares her son's story and her own - learning differences. The school diagnostician called her son the worst child he’s ever seen in 20 years …

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#108 Head of Happiness and Founder of Laughology Talks About Humour and its Impact on Learning. Stephanie Davies 1:01:40

3+ y ago1:01:40

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Have you ever heard of the job title Head of Happiness? That’s exactly the job title of our guest for today. She’s a stand-up comedian who thought of bringing stand-up comedy into schools to help them with reading and writing. This week I had a very interesting conversation with Stephanie Davies, the founder of Laughology. Stephanie says that her m…

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#107 Mum Wrote a Book Based on Her Daughter’s Dyslexia Journey. Aarian Daniels 48:39

3+ y ago48:39

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This week, I had a great conversation with Aarian Daniels, a mum who has written a book based on her daughter’s dyslexia struggles. Aarian found out about dyslexia when her youngest daughter was diagnosed and fought the school for her daughter's needs. She recently published her book about their dyslexia journey and how they overcame dyslexia. She …

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#106 How dyslexia is like swimming, surfing or sailing on the sea, with Mike Guest 1:16:19

3+ y ago1:16:19

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This week, I had a great conversation with Mike Guest, a dyslexic, who has been self-employed his whole life. We talked about the dynamic aspect of dyslexia.He’s an established photographer, who’s now moved into water photography. He compares the adaptability of dyslexia to surfing in the water. You have to go with the flow and adjust according to …

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#105 A Mum Wrote and Self-Published Books For Her Child With Dyslexia. Cigdem Knebel 53:04

3+ y ago53:04

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This week, we had a great conversation with Cigdem Knebel, a mum who wrote stories for her child with dyslexia. She is now the owner of a publishing company that publishes decodable storybooks for children with dyslexia. It all started when she found out that her son had dyslexia. He was worried and stressed because his peers were reading advanced …

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#104 Designing Cars With Dyslexia: From Mechanic To Engineer. Matt Head 1:13:10

3+ y ago1:13:10

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This week we are going to talk about designing cars with dyslexia. I sat down with Matthew Head, a dyslexic car designer who started out as a mechanic. He looked for jobs that he thought he could undertake but got rejected for not having an engineering degree. So he went to university and got a Masters's in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. He…

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#103 Dyslexia, confidence and an alter ego who turned into a dynamic character of a novel. Ed Calkins 59:07

3+ y ago59:07

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We have a very special and mind-bending episode this week. It’s all about a man with dyslexia who worked 34 years as a driver for a newspaper company and recently published a book with himself as the main character. Let’s follow the story of Ed Calkins who had troubles with self-confidence all his life. As a hobby, he created fascinating stories wi…

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#102 Constantly Reinventing Yourself With Karen Font 35:59

3+ y ago35:59

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Karen Font, the host of ‘You Are More Than Your Labels’ podcast, sat down with me and shared her dyslexia story. Just like many of us, Karen Font discovered she has dyslexia later in life. She didn’t know her struggles in school were because of her dyslexia until she was tested. Karen created a podcast, sharing experiences of everyday people with d…

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