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Dyslexia Explored

Darius Namdaran
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Sharing dyslexia stories from all stages and walks of life to help parents of Tween/Teens with Dyslexia find practical and helpful tips.

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee speak with Ellie Barbour, a candlemaker and content creator who recently left her job as a high school PE teacher to pursue her business full time. Ellie shares being ... more

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee speak with Dr. Tara Williams, a chemistry professor in California and former Sussex PhD graduate, about how executive function often drives difficulties when students ... more

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee interview Darren Clark, who discovered he was dyslexic at 36 after hearing a TV interview and researching via the British Dyslexia Association. Darren recounts severe ... more

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In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, host Darius Namdaran speaks with returning guest Natalie Brooks about putting adult dyslexia into mainstream conversation and her journey from school diagnosis to workplace struggles that led her to c... more

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Dr. Tara Williams
Chemistry professor and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, specializes in executive function training and support for neurodiverse students
Innovative Collegiate Consultants
Episode: #181: Executive Functions and Dyslexia: Transitioning High School to University with Dr. Tara Williams
Darren Clark
Dyslexia advocate and entrepreneur with a background in retail
British Dyslexia Association (ambassador)
Episode: #180: Dyslexia in Business: From Trolley Pusher to Business Owner to Dyslexia Advocate with Darren Clark
Natalie Brooks
Author of Dyslexia Unlocked; founder of Dyslexia in Adults
Dyslexia in Adults
Episode: #179: Dyslexia in Adults, Confidence, and Success with Dyslexia Unlocked Author Natalie Brooks
Laura Cook
Founder of Skill Bridge and Learning Support Centre
Skill Bridge / Learning Support Centre
Episode: #178: Dyslexia, Apprenticeships, and Inclusive Support with Laura Cook
Jill Cameron
Dyslexia advocate, educator, and mother
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Episode: #177: Dyslexia, Resilience and Self-discovery with Jill Cameron
Alex Molokwu
Founder of Loujo, advocating memory-based learning for dyslexia
Loujo
Episode: #176: Dyslexia, Music, and Memory: Education Through Melody with Alexander Molokwu
Jamie Wace
CEO and co-founder of Talamo, creator of a school-delivered dyslexia screener
Talamo
Episode: #175: Dyslexia, Technology, and Screening: Building a School-delivered Dyslexia Screener with Jamie Wace
Kerry Pace
DSA/Study skills tutor and founder of Diverse Learners
Diverse Learners
Episode: #173: Dyslexia, Study Skills and Mentoring: Doing More in Less Time at University with Kerry Pace
Rose Lord
A neurodivergent parent and developer of the My Best Mood app
My Best Mood
Episode: #172: My Best Mood: Building Emotional Resilience in Neurodivergent Kids with Rose Lord

Hosts

Darius Namdaran
Host of Dyslexia Explored, passionate about dyslexia awareness and advocacy, sharing stories and insights to support families navigating dyslexia.
Jo Lee
Co-host of Dyslexia Explored and life/business coach, specializing in helping families understand dyslexia's complexities.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 84 ratings
  • Useful tips and analogies

    I have tried several podcasts on dyslexia to help me support my 7 year old dtr - recently diagnosed and this podcast has been the MOST helpful. The tips to learning & organizing are strategies as a parent I can use and have found it help me understand her dyslexia. Also, the analogies are super helpful! Thank you for sharing!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hill317
    United States3 years ago
  • So helpful for parents of dyslexic children

    Thank you so much Darius, for creating this podcast. You are so great at explaining your ideas and concepts it an understandable way. You give such a positive view on Dyslexia, which is exactly what a parent of a dyslexic child needs. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NJnNZ
    New Zealand4 years ago
  • Inspirational and Encouraging

    Found this podcast shorty after my daughters dyslexia diagnosis and it has helped me to discover resources and develop new insights. Thank you for this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    juliedragooon
    United States4 years ago
  • Wonderful podcast

    This is a great podcast! I really enjoy it and it’s very insightful as well!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    andrew nehring
    United States5 years ago
  • Insightful podcast

    Darius, thank you for your work, I really enjoy listening to everyone’s stories as well as hearing about all the wonderful work going on for dyslexics around the world.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cameljoy
    United States5 years ago

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Many find the conversations to provide a sense of community and understanding, emphasizing the experiences of dyslexic individuals and their families.
The podcast has been described as "the MOST helpful" resource for parents navigating their child's dyslexia diagnosis.
Listeners appreciate the insightful and practical strategies shared for managing dyslexia at home and in education.
It offers positive perspectives on dyslexia, providing comfort and clarity for parents.

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#188
United Kingdom/Education
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#213
Australia/Education
Apple Podcasts
#222
South Africa/Education

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#181: Executive Functions and Dyslexia: Transitioning High School to University with Dr. Tara Williams
Q: What are executive functions and why are they important for neurodiverse students transitioning to university?
Executive functions are the brain's planning, organization, time management, and adaptive skills. For neurodiverse students, these skills are often more critical than raw knowledge because university life requires independent planning, advocating for accommodations, and managing a new social and academic environment.
#176: Dyslexia, Music, and Memory: Education Through Melody with Alexander Molokwu
Q: What challenges did you face when rolling out to schools, and how did you overcome them?
Access to schools required persistent outreach, with many rejections before securing a few key 'hard nodes' of adoption. The founder emphasized tailoring rollout to each school (SEN coordinators vs. whole class), offering free pilots, and leveraging champions in schools to demonstrate value, which gradually built momentum and partnerships.
#176: Dyslexia, Music, and Memory: Education Through Melody with Alexander Molokwu
Q: How does Lujo fit into the curriculum and what evidence supports its effectiveness?
Lujo creates subject-specific songs that align with curriculum topics, followed by quizzes generated automatically to test retention. The company cites a 30% higher retention rate compared with text-only learning, measured through pre- and post-tests and controlled comparisons. Trials in multiple schools over periods from two weeks to six months show more rapid recall and engagement.
#173: Dyslexia, Study Skills and Mentoring: Doing More in Less Time at University with Kerry Pace
Q: Is study skills support given as standard, and what about mentoring?
Study skills support comes as standard for most neurodivergent students, including those with dyslexia, while mentoring often requires additional evidence or a medical certificate to access. Sessions are flexible in frequency and duration to fit the student's needs and schedule.
#165: Mind Mapping for Executive Function: Capture, Focus, Adapt with Liam Hughes
Q: Could you give me a quick potted history of your experience with mind mapping?
My discovery of mind mapping came in my second year of university in 2006, where it helped me transform my studying approach significantly.

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Recent guests on Dyslexia Explored include:

1. Dr. Tara Williams
2. Darren Clark
3. Natalie Brooks
4. Laura Cook
5. Jill Cameron
6. Alex Molokwu
7. Jamie Wace
8. Kerry Pace

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