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Don't Call On Me Podcast, The Dyslexia Podcast
It’s all about the STORIES - the more we share, the more we realize we aren’t alone and we are a community. NO….a TRIBE. And maybe, just maybe - the right people in power will listen and make the changes needed for the millions of dyslexic children yet to come.
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10-Year-Old Olivia Shares How Dyslexia Changed Her Life | Don’t Call On Me Ep. 42
“I used to think it was me against the world. I’m just stupid. I’m dumb. I can’t learn. Now it’s changed from ‘I’m dumb’ to ‘I’m special.’” At just 10 years old, Olivia McDonald has a powerful story to tell about dyslexia, self-confidence, and the life-changing impact of being understood. In this in...
10-Year-Old Olivia Shares How Dyslexia Changed Her Life | Don’t Call On Me Ep. 42
“I used to think it was me against the world. I’m just stupid. I’m dumb. I can’t learn. Now it’s changed from ‘I’m dumb’ to ‘I’m special.’” At just 10 years old, Olivia McDonald has a powerful story to tell about dyslexia, self-confidence, and the life-changing impact of being understood. In this in...
His Dyslexia Was Missed Until Middle School | Don’t Call On Me Ep. 41
What happens when a bright child struggles for years—but no one identifies the real reason why? In this episode of Don’t Call on Me, Megan and Aaron sit down with Caroline James, educator, mom, and dyslexia advocate, to share the story of her son Andrew. Andrew struggled with reading, writing, schoo...
Mother & Daughter's Dyslexia Journey: Heather & Lola | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 41
What does dyslexia feel like from a child’s perspective? In this episode, 11-year-old Lola and her mom, Heather, share Lola’s journey with dyslexia. The most powerful part is hearing from Lola herself. She talks about embracing dyslexia, recognizing the creativity and imagination in the way her brai...
Mother & Daughter's Dyslexia Journey: Heather & Lola | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 41
What does dyslexia feel like from a child’s perspective? In this episode, 11-year-old Lola and her mom, Heather, share Lola’s journey with dyslexia. The most powerful part is hearing from Lola herself. She talks about embracing dyslexia, recognizing the creativity and imagination in the way her brai...
From Diagnosed to Dedicated: Lainie Donnell’s Journey Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 40
In this episode of Don't Call on Me, The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Lainie S. Donnell, an educational therapist, college counselor, and transition specialist who brings deep empathy and expertise to her work because she’s walked the path herself. Diagnosed with dyslexia and proce...
From Diagnosed to Dedicated: Lainie Donnell’s Journey Through Learning Differences| Dont Call...
In this episode of Don't Call on Me, The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Lainie S. Donnell, an educational therapist, college counselor, and transition specialist who brings deep empathy and expertise to her work because she’s walked the path herself. Diagnosed with dyslexia and proce...
A Family's Journey with Dyslexia and Dysgraphia | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 39
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 dyslex...
A Parent’s Advocacy: The Lisa Jensen DeLaet Story | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 38
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 kind...
Raine Anderson’s Dyslexia Story: Thriving Through the Journey: | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia...
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...