Dear Dyslexic Podcast
Welcome to the Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series. These podcasts share stories of the lived experiences of people who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities, as well as those who care for, live and or work with us.
Shae Wissell the creator of the Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series states "I wanted to use podcasts as the medium to share unique stories of everyday Australians who have dyslexia and other learning disabilities, to shine a light on the success and the challenges of life with dyslexia. Without the reading barrier, we can all listen and learn."
You can listen to a variety of guest speakers from authors, to actors, entrepreneurs and every day dyslexic people not just surviving but thriving!
- Update frequency
- every 27 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 80
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
Episode 59 with Bill Goh on Life as a Dyslexic PhD candidate
In this episode, Shae speaks with Ph.D. colleague and peer Bill Goh. Together they discuss a number of topics from accessing a diagnosis, educational trauma, advocacy and PhD life. We hope you enjoy …
Episode 58 with Nicci Richman Neurodivergent OD Consultant
Welcome to episode 58 with Nicci Richman. Nicci is a neurodivergent Organisational Development professional, supporting businesses to embrace inclusive design that optimises performance, productivity…
Episode 57: Part 2 with Garth Robinson from Mindhabits
In the second part of this two-part series, Shae speaks with Gareth Robinson from Mindhabits. Gareth shares with Shae the Habit Staker and how by creating tiny habits every day we can start to manage…
Episode 56 with Garth Robinson from Mindhabits
In this two-part series, Shae speaks with Gareth Robinson from Mindhabits. Gareth shares with Shae how tiny habits can help us manage and cope during stressful and traumatic times.
Having lost his bro…
Episode 55 with Mark Long, I AM LEX
In this episode, Shae speaks with Mark Long from I AM LEX. Mark created a brand new communication tailored for the 21st century by rebranding the dyslexic identity to reflect the modern age ~ I AM LE…
Episode 54 life as a neurodivergent parent with Autumn O’Connor and Tammy McGown
In this episode, Shae speaks with Autumn O’Connor and Tammy McGown about raising children as neurodivergent parents the ups, downs, and the many laughs along the way.
Autumn O'Connor is a new mother …
Episode 53 Councillor Teeny Brumby
In this episode, Shae speaks with Councillor Teeny Brumby from Burnie, Tasmania.
Teeny is an effervescent and outgoing Wife and Mum of four children who LOVES op-shopping, coffee and public speaking a…
Episode 52 Dyslexia and Workplace Law
In this episode, Shae speaks with Ben Fogarty.
Ben is a barrister at Denman Chambers, with expertise in discrimination law (specialising in disability discrimination), administrative law, criminal law…
Episode 51 with Natalia Lyckowski Leader Global Neurodiversity @ IBM Business Resource Group Co-Chair.
In this episode, Shae speaks with Natalia Lychowski who is proudly neurodivergent Nat is a Business Transformation Analyst, the Global Neurodiversity Advancement Leader, and Leader of Global Neurodiv…
Episode 50 Neurodiversity in the workplace special edition podcast
We are so excited to be launching our 50th podcast, with nearly 25000 downloads worldwide our podcasts continue to be a valuable resource to our growing community!
This is a special edition podcast e…
Episode 49 with Darlene McLennan ADCET
In this podcast Shae speaks with Darlene McLennan is the Manager of the Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) and the National Disability Coordination Officer for Tasm…
Episode 48 Disability and Advocacy in the Workplace with Dan Graham and Sally Close
This is a special podcast episode, a round table conversation from our 2021 Conference.
In this podcast, Shae had a round table conversation with Dan Graham and Sally Close about the role of advocacy …
Episode 47 with Pennie Aston CEO of GroOops
In this episode, Shae speaks with the wonderful Pennie Aston. Pennie is a counsellor and psychotherapeutic coach with an MSc in Life Course Development Psychology. Founder and CEO of GroOops Dyslexia…
Episode 46 with Alison Edgar The Entrepreneur’s Godmother
In this episode, Shae speaks with Alison Edgar, The Entrepreneur’s Godmother and Managing Director of Sales Coaching Solutions is an author, entrepreneur, speaker, and thought leader. From growing up…
Episode 45 with Sally Close dyslexia and neurodiversity in the workplace
In this episode, Shae speaks with Sally Close on dyslexia and neurodiversity in the workplace.
Introducing Sally Close – Business Improvement Consultant
Sally Close left her corporate career armed wi…
Episode 44 with Jane Kjersten
In this episode, Shae welcome's Jane Kjersten back to the show to talk about Dyslexia and Trauma. Jane is a therapist who has worked with individuals, couples and families who live with learning disa…
Episode 43 with Professor Stephen MacDonald
In this episode, Shae speaks with Professor Stephen Macdonald.
Stephen is a Professor of Social Science at the University of Sunderland. He joined the University in 2005 as a member of the social …
Episode 42 with Professor Amanda Kirby
As the founder and CEO of Do-IT Solutions, Professor Amanda Kirby is very unusual and has the unique experience of straddling health, education, and the workplace.
Amanda’s skill lies in her being a …
Episode 41 with Rocking Dan the Music Man
Welcome to the first of our episode Dear Dyslexic Podcast Series for 2021!! In episode 41, Shae speaks with Rocking Dan the Music Man. We have had a lot of different guests on our show who advocate a…
Special Edition podcast episode 40 with Tricia Malowney Disability and Human Rights Advocate
We have launched a Special Edition podcast to celebrate and acknowledge International Day of People with Disabilities and its our 40th episode can you believe that!!
In this episode, Shae speaks with …