Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast

In this heartfelt episode of the Don't Call On Me Podcast, Eryn and Megan sit down with Wesleyne Whittaker, a former chemist turned business owner, to discuss her journey as a mother advocating for her dyslexic son. Wesleyne shares how she recognized early signs that her son learned differently and the challenges she faced in securing the proper diagnosis and support. Through years of research, pe...

On this episode of the Don't Call On Me Podcast, Megan and Eryn welcome Kenyon Robison, a Certified Academic Language Therapist with a deeply personal connection to dyslexia. From an early age, Kenyon faced unique challenges that set her apart, from struggles with basic tasks to a late formal diagnosis of severe dyslexia and dysgraphia in sixth grade. Undeterred by inadequate school interventions,...

In this episode of the Don't Call On Me Podcast, we sit down with Abigail Griebelbauer, an inspiring advocate, educator, and author who transformed her personal experiences with dyslexia into a mission to educate and empower others. Diagnosed in second grade, Abigail worked tirelessly to excel in school, leaning on her determination, accommodations, and support from teachers and friends. After ear...

In this powerful episode of the Don't Call on Me Podcast, Megan and Eryn welcome Lisa Jensen DeLaet, a mother of two children with dyslexia, who has become a fierce advocate for early intervention and the science of reading. She shares her journey of discovering her 9-year-old son's dyslexia in kindergarten and the uphill battle she waged to secure evaluations, accommodations, and an IEP—all while...

In this heartfelt episode of Don't Call on Me, Megan and Eryn sit down with Raine Anderson and her family to share their inspiring journey through dyslexia. From the early signs at age four to thriving as an incoming high school freshman, Raine's story is a testament to resilience and the power of a supportive community. Hear how Raine's family navigated a maze of IEPs, ARDs, private schools, home...

In this episode, we follow Cathy, a determined mother of twin daughters who struggle to learn to read. When the school fails to provide clear answers or data on their progress, Cathy takes matters into her own hands. Frustrated and overwhelmed, her relentless advocacy journey even lands her in the hospital. But Cathy doesn't give up. Through perseverance and networking, she finds an outside expert...

In this powerful episode of the Don't Call On Me Podcast, hosts Megan and Eryn sit down with Lucia and her remarkable daughter, Ansley, to share a family's journey through years of misdiagnoses, academic struggles, and ultimately, triumph. Ansley, along with her twin brother Dawson, both have dyslexia and dysgraphia, yet each faced unique hurdles to get the right support. Misdiagnosed with anxiety...

In this inspiring episode of Don't Call on Me, Megan and Eryn sit down with Lily Bailes, a young woman who overcame significant educational challenges to achieve academic excellence. Diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and dysgraphia at just seven years old, Lily struggled to find effective support throughout her early schooling. It wasn't until her freshman year of high school that her mother,...

In this episode, Megan and Eryn sit down with Jen Milton, a homeschooling mother of four who has been educating her children at home from the very beginning. Jen shares her unique journey as a parent of two children with dyslexia. Her first child was diagnosed in 2021, and since then, her family's approach to education has evolved. Jen talks candidly about the transformative power of consistent dy...

In this episode, we sit down with Abby Rich, who shares her personal story of being diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in third grade. Abby opens up about her family's move to Rockwall in search of better educational support and the challenges she faced in a dyslexic class with only a handful of other students. From being bullied by peers and feeling singled out by teachers to navigating a school sy...

Join Megan and Eryn in this enlightening episode as they interview Colton, a passionate advocate for dyslexia awareness and education. Diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade, Colton shares his personal journey through reading recovery and Orton-Gillingham instruction, revealing the challenges and triumphs he faced along the way. With a wealth of experience navigating accommodations in both high sc...

In this powerful episode, hosts Megan and Eryn sit down with Elizabeth Wilson and Rebecca Holmes, two courageous mothers who turned their personal struggles with the public school system into legislative action. They share their emotional journey of advocating for change in Texas, resulting in the Beckley Wilson Act—named after Elizabeth's daughter, who bravely testified alongside other children i...

In this heartfelt episode, hosts Megan and Eryn sit down with Krista Weltner, an inspiring filmmaker and dyslexia advocate, to hear her powerful story. Krista opens up about her personal journey with dyslexia, sharing how her early struggles with reading shaped her identity and fueled her passion for creative expression. Discover how those experiences led her to create a unique stop-motion film th...

In this heartfelt episode, Megan and Eryn sit down with a dedicated mom, Charlene, to talk about the journey of her daughter, Bailey, through the ups and downs of school life. What started as a love for preschool quickly changed as Bailey struggled with focusing and school anxiety in her early years, leading to difficult moments in first grade. Facing behavioral challenges, an overwhelmed classroo...

Dyslexia stories from all ages and stages to create empathy and understanding- hearing the journey from their first memory of noticing they were different to what their life looks like now, how they believe others think of them when we know what it is like we can be more empathic.   This podcast is powered by  Dyslexia On Demand Advocate To Educate