Name: Jeffrey Karp on Self-Awareness, Dyslexia, and the Power of Process | Dont Call On Me, Ep. 24
Uploaded: 2025-05-12T19:25:19.000Z
Duration: 2387
Description: In this moving episode of Don't Call On Me - The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Karp, PhD. to explore a pivotal moment that changed...

In this moving episode of Don't Call On Me - The Dyslexia Podcast, Megan and Eryn sit down with Dr. Jeffrey Karp, PhD. to explore a pivotal moment that changed the course of his life. As a young child struggling in school, unable to read, recall, or conform to classroom norms, Jeffrey felt lost, anxious, and misunderstood. But during a summer in special education, a single question opened a door: “How did you think about that?” That moment sparked a journey of self-awareness, process-oriented thinking, and ultimately, empowerment. Join us as Jeffrey shares how that question led him to develop tools for navigating learning differences and redefining success.

Dr. Karp is a passionate mentor and biomedical engineering professor at Harvard Medical School and MIT, a Distinguished Chair at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and a fellow of the National Academy of Inventors. This episode is a powerful reminder of how the right question at the right time can change everything.

00:00 – Opening: Diagnosis That Changed Everything
00:44 – Meet Your Hosts: Megan & Aaron Introduce the Podcast
02:29 – Introducing Dr. Jeff Karp & His Book *Lit: Life Ignition Tools*
03:46 – Struggling to Learn: Jeff’s Early School Experience
05:17 – The Lightbulb Moment: A Tutor’s Game-Changing Question
06:56 – Finding What Works: Joke Books, Fact Books & Reading Struggles
08:37 – Diagnosis & Empowerment: Dyslexia, ADHD, and a Turning Point
10:19 – Letting Go of the “Finish the Book” Mentality
12:07 – The System is Broken: Pressures, Shame, and the Need for Change
14:00 – Revolution in Education: AI, Personalization & Advocacy
15:14 – Self-Advocacy Begins: Accommodations and Empowerment
17:03 – Small Wins, Big Confidence: Speech Competitions & Support
19:06 – Find Their “One Thing”: How Interests Unlock Growth
21:17 – Confidence is Key: Why It Matters More Than Perfection
22:46 – Dr. Karp’s Best Advice: Reconnect Through the Senses
26:02 – Rethinking Mindfulness: Stop Getting It—Start Living It
30:00 – Designing the School of the Future: Personalized, Purpose-Driven Learning
34:41 – Real-World Learning: Stream Samples, Mentorship & Belonging
36:00 – Parenting with Purpose: Experiments, Communication & Healing
37:45 – Closing Reflections: Hope, Tools, and the Power of Ritual

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