Explore every episode of the podcast Let's Talk Dyslexia
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dyslexic Bus Driver | Steven Black | 27 Dec 2024 | 00:29:21 | |
David chats with Steven Black about his work as a bus driver and how dyslexia impacts the day to day job. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexic Lawyer | Alan Sinclair | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:26:00 | |
David chats with lawyer and Dyslexia Scotland Ambassador about how he navigates the legal profession with dyslexia. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexia-friendly publishing | Matt Bird | 04 Jan 2024 | 00:24:33 | |
David chats with entrepreneur and book publisher Mark Bird about how he made his book publishing company, Publish You, a more dyslexia-friendly organisation. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexic Doctor | Tamasin | 28 Dec 2023 | 00:19:28 | |
Dyslexic doctor Tamasin on how she navigates a professional career in the NHS with dyslexia. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexic Lawyer | Tom McGovern | 21 Dec 2023 | 00:29:32 | |
Dyslexic Lawyer Tom McGovern made the news when a Sheriff told him off for using his phone in court. As a hard-working trainee, Tom puts in long hours and huge efforts to be the best criminal defence lawyer he can be for his clients. He talks with David Thomson about failure, frustrations and disabling barriers in the legal progession. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexia in later life | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:32:22 | |
Author and TV producer Vin Arthey chats with David Thomson about discovering dyslexia in adulthood and reflecting on what it's like to be dyslexic in later life. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexia in employment | 30 Nov 2022 | 00:16:57 | |
Employment and HR expert Deborah Gottartello has a special interest in neurodiversity. She talks with David Thomson about how she sees the current landscape of dyslexia support in employment in Scotland. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyscalculia in Scotland | 23 Nov 2022 | 00:35:15 | |
Fran Foreman and Iona Coutts give an insight to dyscalculia in Scotland's education system and explain how the working definition of dyscalculia can help to improve experiences for learners in Scottish schools. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Transitions in education | 16 Nov 2022 | 00:31:02 | |
Three dyslexic young people, Kate, Rachel and Monty, sharing how they've managed transitions from each stage of their education and what support enabled them to succeed at every point. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Drawing competition - Maggie MacCormack and the Witches Wheel | 01 Jul 2021 | 00:03:15 | |
Details of a fun competition for young people with dyslexia aged 18 and under. Enter by 14 July to be in with the chance of winning an E-book or audiobook! Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Interview with Brian and Laura Valentine | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:35:06 | |
In this podcast, we meet husband and wife team, Brian and Laura Valentine who have recently set up a property business, BLV Properties in Central Scotland. Brian is dyslexic and has a background in engineering and Laura has a background in education. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Shining a light on Dyslexia - Claudia Beamish (July2016) | 08 Jun 2021 | 00:13:52 | |
David Thomson interviewed former MSP Claudia Beamish about dyslexia in July 2016. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Audiobooks, dyslexia, the arts and more! | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:42:12 | |
In our latest podcast you can hear Canadian author Kaja Blackley, Scottish actor Linda Mcdade and Dyslexia Scotland Young Ambassador Keir Aitken talk about dyslexia, an audiobook that's raising funds for Dyslexia Scotland and dyslexia in the performance industry. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Shining a light on Dyslexia - Andrew McQuatt | 24 Mar 2021 | 00:31:15 | |
Here's our latest Shining a Light on Dyslexia Podcast. David Thomson interviews Mechanical Engineer, Andrew McQuatt. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Mission Superheroes and Mission Dyslexia | 27 Feb 2021 | 00:30:18 | |
Join Julie and Paul McNeill and Rossie Stone of Dekko Comics to hear about their involvement in Mission Superheroes, a programme to be used in schools for P4 - P7 pupils, and Mission Dyslexia, an interactive book to help children and parents explore dyslexia. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Catherine and Elizabeth Penman | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:40:23 | |
Dyslexic twins Catherine and Elizabeth talk about dyslexia and how it has helped them in their careers. Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Shining a light on Dyslexia - Keir Aitken | 26 Oct 2020 | 00:22:12 | |
David Thomson interviews Young Ambassador, Keir Aitken Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Trevor, Paul and Rossie talk about lockdown life and lots more | 22 Jun 2020 | 00:48:31 | |
Trevor Paul and Rossie talk about being Dyslexic and lockdown Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||
| Dyslexia Scotland Ambassador and professional footballer Steven Naismith answers your questions! | 26 May 2020 | 00:49:42 | |
Steven Naismith talks to Trevor Thomson from BlueStar Streaming our media volunteer and answers some questions posted in from our younger dyslexic audience online . Hear the real-life stories of dyslexic people in Scotland. | |||