Dyslexia and Me: Honest Conversations

In this episode Laura Gowers talks with Kelly Young, about her journey into neurodiversity advocacy. She discusses the importance of understanding neurodiversity, the need for educational reform, and the significance of early screening and personalised support. Kelly highlights the importance of advocacy in navigating the educational system and offers insights into how parents can better support t...

In this episode Laura Gowers talks with Angie Mays, a mindset coach and disability work coach. The conversation explores the challenges of dyslexia in education, the impact of dyslexia on daily life and the importance of self-compassion and self-advocacy for dyslexic individuals. Angie Mays shares her personal experiences and insights, highlighting the need for understanding and support for dyslex...

In this episode, Laura Gowers speaks with Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, founder of Thinking Light Coach, about her late identification of dyslexia and ADHD. Danielle shares what it was like growing up without the language to understand her differences, the impact of masking in school and corporate spaces, and how this shaped her confidence and career. She explores the role of coaching in supporting n...

In this episode, Laura Gowers speaks with Maddy Alexander-Grout, a neurodivergent entrepreneur and author, who shares her journey as an ADHD money and business coach. Diagnosed with Dyslexia as a child and ADHD at 37, Maddy discusses the challenges she faced with money management, impulsive spending, and the impact of her neurodivergent conditions on her life and career. She emphasises the importa...

In this episode, Laura Gowers speaks with Rose Gibson, a dyslexic entrepreneur and author, about her experiences with dyslexia, the impact of technology, and the importance of understanding different learning styles in education. Rose shares her journey from struggling with reading and spelling to becoming a successful business owner and author, emphasising the power of belief and the role of supp...

Laura Gowers is joined by author and primary school teacher, Dan Batchelor to discuss how a diagnosis of dyslexia in his late teens had an impact on his understanding of himself. We discuss Dan's personal experiences with dyslexia, the impact of diagnosis, the influence of dyslexia on teaching, challenges within the education system, practical support for dyslexic children and advice for adults wi...

In this trailer for 'Dyslexia and Me', Laura Gowers, the founder of This is Dyslexia, introduces the podcast, sharing her background in education and her passion for supporting individuals with dyslexia. She emphasises the importance of understanding dyslexia, dispelling myths and addressing the emotional toll it can take on individuals and families. The podcast aims to provide clarity, compassion...