Guest on – Dyslexia Explored Podcast

In this episode, we feature Philip Long, a successful individual with dyslexia who overcame significant challenges. Written off at school and work, Philip’s perseverance led him to earn a master’s degree and become a business advisor. He now shares his story to help others navigate their dyslexia journey. Philip founded the “Success with Dyslexia” community, offering a safe space for parents, children, and adults to find support, advice, and resources. This episode highlights his inspiring journey from struggling in school to empowering others through coaching, community support, and embracing dyslexic strengths.

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Caragh McMurtry, an Olympic Rower for Team GB, shares her remarkable journey on this podcast. Despite the already challenging path of pursuing Olympic excellence, Caragh’s neurodiversity added an extra layer of complexity. She reveals how she initially struggled as she was misdiagnosed with Bipolar Disorder and underwent ineffective treatments, including medication that hindered her rowing performance.

It took five years, until 2019, for Caragh to receive the correct diagnosis of High-functioning Autism. This revelation empowered her to embrace her uniqueness, leading to newfound happiness. Following her retirement after the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Caragh founded Neurodiverse Sport CIC to ensure others with neurodiversity don’t face the same hurdles she did. Her mission is to provide support, education, and advocacy for neurodivergent athletes, believing that no athlete should feel isolated due to not conforming to neurotypical standards.

Caragh’s inspiring story highlights the importance of inclusivity in sports and is a must-listen for all.