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Join Matthew Head on *The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show* as he welcomes back Kirsty Heap, dyslexia coach and now children’s book author. Kirsty shares her inspiring journey from HR to writing *Silent Snow*, a book designed to offer a stress-free reading experience for families, especially those with dyslexia. She discusses balancing her business with family life, the creative storytelling process through illustrations, and the challenges of publishing. Kirsty highlights the importance of creativity, vulnerability, and collaboration in her work, sharing insights on building narratives and promoting her book. Discover her strategies for success and plans for future projects in this insightful episode.

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.

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