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Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast
Don’t Call On Me is a dyslexia podcast that shares real-life dyslexia experiences from people of all ages and backgrounds. Listen to personal stories of people living with dyslexia, from the moment they first realized they were different to how they navigate life today. Gain insight into the educational challenges and dyslexia struggles faced in childhood and adulthood, and discover dyslexia success stories that inspire hope. Our episodes are designed to build dyslexia awareness and foster empathy, showing how understanding these stories can create more supportive communities. If you’re looking for support for people with dyslexia or simply want to hear dyslexia interviews that change perspectives, tune in and be part of this journey.
Join us as we uncover how these dyslexia stories shape lives and why sharing them is vital for overcoming dyslexia and fostering dyslexia support.
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 Podcast Ep. 37
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...
Homeschooling & Dyslexia: The Power of Consistency and Proper Intervention| Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 36
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 a...
From Undiagnosed to Unstoppable: The Ameer Baraka Story| Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 35
Ameer Baraka, Emmy-nominated actor, author, and advocate, turned years of struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia into a life of purpose. From academic frustration and hardship to self-discovery and advocacy, his journey shows the power of resilience, the impact of literacy, and the courage it takes to r...
Made for More: Janae Harris on Dyslexia, Confidence, and Advocacy | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 34
Miss Nebraska's Teen 2024, Janae Harris, was diagnosed with dyslexia and ADHD in third grade after struggling to read despite a high IQ. Now a passionate advocate, Janae shares how she turned her challenges into strengths, and why she believes every learner deserves to thrive. Join Megan and Eryn fo...
Transforming Dyslexia Support Through Technology with Amir Bar| Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 33
In this episode of Don't Call on Me, The Dyslexia Podcast, hosts Megan and Eryn sit down with Amir Bar, CEO and co-founder of UCNLearn. A passionate advocate and innovator, Amir draws on his own experiences with dyslexia to design technology that makes reading intervention more accessible and effect...
Literacy as a Civil Right: Kareem Weaver's Fight for Every Child to Read | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 32
In this episode of Don't Call on Me – The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Kareem Weaver, Co-Founder and Executive Director of FULCRUM and one of today's most powerful voices for literacy justice. Featured in the 2023 documentary The Right to Read, Kareem brings a lifetime of experienc...
Building Community Through Advocacy with Matt Pashby | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 31
In this episode of Don't Call on Me - The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn talk with Matt Pashby about how a late diagnosis of a learning disability in high school changed the course of his life. Matt shares openly about the challenges he faced before diagnosis, the relief of finding people who unde...
Walking Through the Struggle: Jacob Santhouse on Dyslexia, Mental Health, and Belonging | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 30
In this episode of Don't Call on Me, The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Jacob Santhouse who is a licensed counselor, educator, and passionate dyslexia advocate. Jacob shares his personal journey as someone with dyslexia navigating a world that often overlooks neurodiverse voices, a j...
Parent Power: Brett Tingley and the Fight for Reading Justice | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 29
In this episode of Don't Call on Me, The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn are joined by Brett Tingley, a leading force in the national movement for effective literacy instruction. As Founder and President of Parents for Reading Justice and producer of the widely viewed documentary Our Dyslexic Child...