Dyslexia Explored

Darius Namdaran

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

  1. #180: Dyslexia in Business: From Trolley Pusher to Business Owner to Dyslexia Advocate with Darren Clark

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    #180: Dyslexia in Business: From Trolley Pusher to Business Owner to Dyslexia Advocate with Darren Clark

    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 isolation at secondary school, being placed in a “unit,” missing exams, and leaving with no qualifications, alongside growing up in an unsafe, high-crime area. He describes getting his first job pushing trolleys at Sainsbury’s, progressing through retail to senior leadership overseeing 76 stores and a £4m weekly budget, supported by mentor Robin Stevens. Darren shares entrepreneurial ventures including a large cleaning business, selling a social media company, and losing businesses during COVID while caring for his terminally ill mother. He explains dyslexia strengths like tenacity, communication, and outsourcing, and details advocacy work with the BDA and internationally, including Kenya and Malawi, school talks reaching over a million students, and his message to protect personal voice alongside AI.Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ What is Dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia How to Mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/mindmap-beginners Darren’s Linkedin -  www.linkedin.com/in/darrenclark2Neurodiversity Stories Youtube -  https://www.youtube.com/@neurodiversitystories5128British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukInternational Dyslexia Association: https://dyslexiaida.org/ SEND: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs SEN Support: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/special-educational-needs-supportDisabled Students Allowance: https://www.ivvi.app/dsa-for-dyslexia Interested in being a guest? Email us at jo@ivvi.app

    1 ч. 31 мин.
  2. #179: Dyslexia in Adults, Confidence, and Success with Dyslexia Unlocked Author Natalie Brooks

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    #179: Dyslexia in Adults, Confidence, and Success with Dyslexia Unlocked Author Natalie Brooks

    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 create Dyslexia in Adults. Natalie describes being dismissed by HR, building a large online following, completing 750 hours of executive function coaching, and securing a Bloomsbury book deal after a viral video about a “big backpack” as an adult dyslexia trait. They explore dyslexia as a processing difference linked to executive functions such as working memory, planning, and organization, and discuss why “try harder” often fails. Natalie outlines her book Dyslexia Unlocked; confidence, practical strategies, and strengths, rejecting the “superpower” narrative, and they share approaches involving techniques, tools, and team support, plus how she streamlined her business and wrote the book on an 18-month timeline. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: https://www.ivvi.app/Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ what is dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexiaNatalie’s Previous Episode 146: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/146-dyslexia-expectations-in-school-and-in-the/id1387645599?i=1000656492970 Dyslexia Scotland: https://dyslexiascotland.org.uk/ Moira Thomson episode 75: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/75-five-decades-of-dyslexia-provision-devlopment-in/id1387645599?i=1000484851030 Dyslexia in Adults Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyslexia_in_adults/ Dyslexia in Adults Free Guide: https://dyslexiainadults.myflodesk.com/phailhpl45 Website: https://www.dyslexiainadults.co/ Natalie viral video with Darius: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C4pp7dwMwT4/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Here are all the links for the Dyslexia Unlocked book: https://linktr.ee/dyslexiainadults Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioningWorking Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory BETT Show: https://www.bettshow.com/ British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukInterested in being a guest? Email us at jo@ivvi.app

    1 ч. 34 мин.
  3. #178: Dyslexia, Apprenticeships, and Inclusive Support with Laura Cook

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    #178: Dyslexia, Apprenticeships, and Inclusive Support with Laura Cook

    In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee speak with Laura Cook, who left school at 18, discovered her dyslexia through support work at De Montfort University, and went on to build the Learning Support Centre, now providing specialist support to thousands of higher-education students and neurodivergent NHS trainees. Laura explains how neurodivergent needs often surface under workplace pressure, and introduces Skill Bridge, her newer venture offering end-to-end support for neurodivergent apprentices and employees, including screening, workplace needs assessments, strategy coaching, assistive technology, and training. The conversation explores differences between university and apprenticeship funding, how support is accessed via apprenticeship providers, the challenges of dual funding with Access to Work delays, and practical inclusive management steps like clear agendas, minutes, and effective training on tools. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: https://www.ivvi.app/  Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ What is Dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia How to Mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/mindmap-beginners Laura’s Linkedin: Laura Cook | LinkedInFor any inquiries, please email michelle@skillbridgesolutions.co.ukSkill Bridge website: https://www.skillbridgesolutions.co.uk/ Learning Support Centre website: The Learning Support Centre - Neurodivergent & Disability SpecialistsLearning Support ACA website: Home | Learning Support AcaBritish Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukSEND: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs SEN Support: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/special-educational-needs-supportDisabled Students Allowance: https://www.ivvi.app/dsa-for-dyslexia Digital catapult: https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/ innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/ Interested in being a guest? Email us at jo@ivvi.app

    55 мин.
  4. #177: Dyslexia, Resilience and Self-discovery with Jill Cameron

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    #177: Dyslexia, Resilience and Self-discovery with Jill Cameron

    In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee speak with Jill Cameron in rural Victoria, Australia, an early years educator, mum of three, and teacher trainee who was diagnosed with dyslexia about 18 months ago after her son Mitchell was diagnosed. Jill describes the relief of understanding her difficulties, especially very low working memory affecting reading, speaking, and writing, and shares how supportive family accommodations helped her growing up on a sheep farm. She discusses school experiences including refusing spelling tests, volunteering to read aloud, reading recovery, and being labeled “phonetically deaf.” Jill explains practical study strategies and accommodations for online university, including transcripts, scripting for video assignments, two screens, color-coded organization, OneNote, browser workspaces, and using AI to create questions and assignment blueprints. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ivvi.app/⁠Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ what is dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexiaExecutive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioningWorking Memory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory BETT Show: https://www.bettshow.com/ British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukInterested in being a guest? Email us at ⁠⁠jo@ivvi.app

    1 ч. 1 мин.
  5. #176: Dyslexia, Music, and Memory: Education Through Melody with Alexander Molokwu

    24 МАР.

    #176: Dyslexia, Music, and Memory: Education Through Melody with Alexander Molokwu

    In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee speak with Alexander Molokwu, founder of Loujo, about using memorable, AI-generated songs to help dyslexic children learn curriculum content and improve retention. Alex shares how he discovered his dyslexia while studying neuroscience at Cardiff University, how educational songs helped him memorize complex material, and how supporting his niece’s struggles inspired Loujo. He explains how schools and parents can create tailored songs in different genres within 30 seconds, paired with quizzes and curriculum-aligned datasets, and discusses reported results including a 30% retention increase over text-based learning. Alex describes trials in primary and secondary schools, broader applications including autism and language learning, his accelerator experiences and grants, and invites listeners to trial Loujo and connect schools to the platform. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: ⁠⁠https://www.ivvi.app/Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ What is Dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia How to Mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/mindmap-beginners Luojo X: https://x.com/LearnwithLoujoFacebook: http://facebook.com/LearnwithLoujoInstagram: http://instagram.com/learnwithloujoLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/octananna-ltd-loujoWebsite: https://loujo.ai/British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukSEND: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs SEN Support: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/special-educational-needs-supportDisabled Students Allowance: https://www.ivvi.app/dsa-for-dyslexia Digital catapult: https://www.digicatapult.org.uk/ innovate UK: https://www.ukri.org/councils/innovate-uk/ Interested in being a guest? Email us at ⁠jo@ivvi.app

    48 мин.
  6. #175: Dyslexia, Technology, and Screening: Building a School-delivered Dyslexia Screener with Jamie Wace

    20 МАР.

    #175: Dyslexia, Technology, and Screening: Building a School-delivered Dyslexia Screener with Jamie Wace

    In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee speak with Jamie Wace, CEO and co-founder of Talamo, about his late dyslexia diagnosis and how it shaped his path to building an affordable school-based dyslexia screener. Jamie shares how exam access-arrangement testing led to his diagnosis at 15, the impact of working memory challenges, and how strategies like mind maps helped him succeed academically. He outlines Talamo’s mission to address the statistic that 80% of dyslexic pupils leave school undiagnosed, describing Talamo’s 45-minute, school-delivered screener, reporting for teachers and parents, and plans to expand into executive functioning, maths ability, and dyscalculia. They also discuss entrepreneurship, fundraising stories including Simon Squibb and Octopus Energy’s founder, and Talamo’s “We Love SENCo’s” conference at LSE. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.ivvi.app/⁠Links:  Ivvi: ⁠https://www.ivvi.app/⁠ what is dyslexia: ⁠https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia⁠TALAMO: ⁠https://www.talamo.co.uk/⁠  The Gift of Dyslexia by Ronald Davis: ⁠https://a.co/d/0gjRuH1F⁠ SEND: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs⁠ SEN Support: ⁠https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/special-educational-needs-support⁠We Love SENCos- 10th June 2026: ⁠https://tinyurl.com/welovesenco⁠Talking Dyslexia Podcast: ⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/03rCkmA1LnYgdGmeHQO2Uj?si=b5987990be954bce⁠ Linkedin: ⁠linkedin.com/in/jamiewace⁠IG @Talamo: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/talamo⁠ Access to Work info -⁠ https://www.gov.uk/access-to-work⁠Executive Function: ⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning⁠BETT Show:⁠ https://www.bettshow.com/⁠ British Dyslexia Association: ⁠https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk⁠Interested in being a guest? Email us at ⁠⁠jo@ivvi.app⁠

    1 ч. 21 мин.
  7. #174: Dyslexia, ADHD, Identity and Labels: Taking Control of Your Own Dyslexia Story with Helen Ross

    10 МАР.

    #174: Dyslexia, ADHD, Identity and Labels: Taking Control of Your Own Dyslexia Story with Helen Ross

    In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee introduce Dr. Helen Ross, an inspiring educator, researcher, and advocate who shares her profound insights into neurodiversity. They discuss a range of topics, including the heavy mental load and masking experienced by neurodivergent girls during key life transitions, the transformative power of EdTech and AI, and why it is often more important to be 'well-informed' rather than simply 'well-read.' Dr. Ross also reflects on her personal academic journey to achieving a PhD, the systemic challenges faced by SENCOs in education, and the empowering realization of claiming your own label and identity with dyslexia and ADHD. Join this insightful conversation to explore how neurodivergent individuals can play to their strengths, self-advocate, and find grace within a complex educational system. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: ⁠https://www.ivvi.app/ Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ What is Dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia How to Mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/mindmap-beginners Helen’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenlouiseross/ Helen’s Website: helensplace.co.uk/ Literacy Learning Journeys by Helen: https://helensplace.co.uk/literacy-learning-journeys/ British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.ukSEND: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs SEN Support: https://www.gov.uk/children-with-special-educational-needs/special-educational-needs-support Disabled Students Allowance: https://www.ivvi.app/dsa-for-dyslexiaInterested in being a guest? Email us at jo@ivvi.app

    1 ч. 5 мин.
  8. #173: Dyslexia, Study Skills and Mentoring: Doing More in Less Time at University with Kerry Pace

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    #173: Dyslexia, Study Skills and Mentoring: Doing More in Less Time at University with Kerry Pace

    In this episode of the Dyslexia Explored Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Jo Lee welcome returning guest Kerry Pace to give a practical guide for UK university students with dyslexia or other learning differences who have been awarded Disabled Students’ Allowance (DSA). Kerry explains what the DSA grant award letter looks like, why it’s a “golden ticket,” and how to read the key tables showing software/equipment and non-medical helper support such as specialist study skills tutoring and mentoring. She outlines what study skills sessions can cover, how support can be used flexibly, why students should start early rather than wait for crisis, and what to do if they don’t gel with a tutor. The conversation highlights how tutoring helps apply assistive tech, build strategies, save time and energy, improve marks, and develop transferable skills and self-advocacy. This podcast is sponsored by ivvi. Visual Notes for Visual Thinkers. Get ivvi notes now: https://www.ivvi.app/Links:  Ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ what is dyslexia: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/dyslexia/about-dyslexia/what-is-dyslexia Diverse Learners Website - www.diverse-learners.co.ukKerry Pace - Don't Give Up On Yourself - https://youtu.be/JDKY0GpjBAk?si=-Xq6TboPzmFzzV3aResearch gate for papers and journals I have written on inclusion, dyslexia dyspraxia and neurodiversity YouTube - Youtube.com/diverselearnersLived Experience - Dyslexic Nurses- especially Beki, Maria, Dann -  https://youtu.be/pR8stH-ubsQ?si=NXps0tIkgOL05-pDWhat is a mentor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2an1r4lgSA&t=1sLinktr.ee has links to all of my social media https://linktr.ee/DiverseLearnersHow to mindmap: https://www.bulletmapacademy.com/mindmap-beginners Kerry’s previous episode 80: https://tinyurl.com/mryrruhr Kerry’s previous episode 81: https://tinyurl.com/2dk3uaba Kerry’s previous episode 99: https://tinyurl.com/4yb3vwr8 Kerry’s previous episode 101: https://tinyurl.com/yc3hjdxy Disabled Students Allowance: https://www.ivvi.app/dsa-for-dyslexiaHowjsay: https://howjsay.com/ Quizlet: https://quizlet.com/ Boolean Search: https://www.socialtalent.com/blog/recruiting/the-beginners-guide-to-boolean-search-terms Access to Work info - https://www.gov.uk/access-to-workExecutive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioningBETT Show: https://www.bettshow.com/ British Dyslexia Association: https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk Interested in being a guest? Email us at jo@ivvi.app

    1 ч. 24 мин.
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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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    Darius Namdaran
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    2018 - 2026
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    180
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