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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.
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...
The Go-To Mom for Dyslexia: Nicole Holcomb's Unconventional Journey | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 28
In this episode of Don't Call on Me, The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Nicole Holcomb, educator, counselor, attorney, entrepreneur, and the powerhouse behind Dyslexia Mom Life. Nicole shares her winding professional path from teaching and school counseling to legal advocacy, all sha...
One Teacher at a Time: Melissa Leach on Literacy, Leadership, and Lasting Change | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 27
This week, Megan and Eryn talk with Melissa Leach, founder of Leach Literacy Training, whose work is helping transform classrooms into joyful spaces where all readers and writers can thrive. A former classroom teacher, literacy specialist, and professional learning designer, Melissa has spent her ca...
Navigating Neurodiversity: David Wildkress on Dyslexia, Compassion, and Complex Profiles | Dont Call On Me, The Dyslexia Podcast Ep. 26
In this episode, Megan and Eryn sit down with learning specialist David Wildkress. With over two decades of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals, David brings both professional expertise and deep personal insight into what it means to live and thrive with complex neurodiverse profiles. D...