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Discover the impact of micro-traumas on neurodivergent individuals in this episode with host Matt Head and Devon Lowndes, Co-founder of ‘Self Agency.’ Delve into the 1,500 micro-traumas experienced by neurodivergent people during primary school, ranging from dismissive phrases to attacks on self-worth. Devon, who has Dyslexia and ADHD, shares firsthand experiences and emphasizes that while these traumas lack physical scars, they manifest within, affecting all aspects of life. The episode explores the crucial need for belongingness and how it empowers those with dyslexia to thrive. Devon advocates for recognizing the strengths neurodivergent individuals bring to society, calling for understanding and valuing conditions like dyscalculia, dyspraxia, OCD, Tourette syndrome, and more. Uncover insights on navigating challenges, embracing authenticity, and evolving organizational cultures to accommodate neurodiversity. Keywords: belongingness, micro-traumas, neurodiversity, ADHD, dyslexia.

“Dyslexia is not a visual condition, but your much more likely to have visual problems.”
Bhavin Shah is a Behavioural Optometrist who specialises in understanding the visual problems faced by dyslexics. Although dyslexia isn’t a visual condition, dyslexics often have difficulties with visual stress,  visual tracking, words moving over the page etc..

Join us as Jared Blank shares his inspiring journey of overcoming dyslexia through running. Diagnosed at age 5, Jared used sports as an outlet to manage the challenges of dyslexia. He completed the World Marathon Challenge—7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days—to raise awareness for dyslexia charities. With support from his mother, Jared excelled academically, earning two master’s degrees. Now the Football Chief of Staff at the University of Texas, Austin, Jared continues to inspire others, showing that with hard work, anything is possible. This episode highlights grit, determination, and the power of dyslexic strengths!