Dyslexia: Breaking Educational Barriers
11 May 2021 - 40 minsFor the final episode of the season, Ian meets William Carter, a remarkable student from South London who is refusing to let the barriers presented by severe dyslexia and dyspraxia stand in the way of the highest academic success.
William struggled at school so much that he didn’t learn to read until he was 13 years old. He went on to achieve record breaking exam results, a first class degree and a PhD scholarship at the University of Berkeley in California.
He’s had to fight for access to education at every stage, and is determined to ensure that future generations are not held back by educational inequality.
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Introducing... How Did We Get Here? Season 3!
explicitGary served in the military and the British Transport Police. He was a frontline worker in the aftermath of the 7/7 bombings and is haunted by some of the tragic things he has seen as part of his job. As mentioned in the podcast, here is the link for the charity that Gary runs. https://www.ptsd999.org.uk/ Claudia Winkleman and Professor Tanya Byron identify struggles faced by real-life parents and family members by inviting them in and hearing their story, in a one-time unscripted session with a real person. Claudia listens in to the conversation to discover how Tanya begins to unlock the story behind the issue and help find solutions. With topics ranging from parental estrangement, gender identity, domestic violence, trauma, inheriting mental health issues, family dynamics after cancer and raising a severely disabled daughter, How Did We Get Here? is a passionate, insightful and moving experience with clear outcomes to each episode. This podcast doesn’t tell people how to raise their children, or reconnect with family members, rather it helps people understand why, as perfectly competent adults, they can’t put into practice what they know they should do. Each episode passes on useful links and contacts which listeners can find in the programme notes. This is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3 mins
30 June 2021 Finished
Introducing... Role Model!
Leomie Anderson is an International Model, Spokesperson and Entrepreneur and on her podcast, she asks major names the questions that others are afraid to ask. Unapologetically different, Leomie created her brand LAPP to amplify the voices of young women across the world. On Role Model, you will hear her real conversation with big stars that will inspire you to follow your dreams. Role Model is a Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 mins
10 May 2021 Finished
From Refugee To Referee
Meet Jawahir ‘JJ’ Roble, a football referee blazing a trail on the pitch. JJ is one of the few female, Muslim referees in the country, and though still in her 20s she hopes the strides she’s making today will inspire other young women to follow in her footsteps. A Somethin' Else production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
35 mins
4 May 2021 Finished
The Teenage Bionic Model
Ian meets Tilly Lockey, a teenager testing the prosthetics of the future. Tilly, 15, lost both her hands as a baby after beating Meningitis. Frustrated by the prosthetics available to children, Tilly and her mum Sarah went on a journey to challenge this. At age 9, she became the first child in the UK to be fitted with a hero arm - a bionic prosthesis with life changing possibilities. Today she’s busy co-designing the prosthetics of the future, helping manufacturers to meet the changing needs of young people today. To find out more about the bionic Tilly, head here: @tilly.lockey @openbionics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
36 mins
27 April 2021 Finished
Run Dem Crew
There’s a saying. If you want to go fast, go alone; but if you want to go far, go together. For DJ and poet Charlie Dark, these are words to live by. In 2007 Charlie founded Run Dem Crew - a running crew for people who don’t typically consider themselves runners. It’s been a lifeline for its members, who’ve not only found fitness but made lifelong friends. In just over 10 years, the collective that Charlie started to fight his way through depression, has members from all walks of life and has inspired crews and offshoot collectives in cities all over the world. Insta: @daddydarkrdc @run.dem.crew The Run Dem Crew account Twitter @daddydark Websites www.rundemradio.com www.rundemcrew.com Mental health help and support: https://www.mind.org.uk/ https://www.rethink.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 mins
20 April 2021 Finished