Not every child was made to sit still, color inside the lines, or learn phonics by a script.
In this vibrant and truth-telling episode, I’m joined by Nancy Disbrow—a former HR executive turned ADHD coach who brings deep wisdom, lived experience, and loads of love for the beautifully wired, outside-the-box brain.
We talk about:
🧠 Why ADHD and dyslexia aren’t flaws—they’re gifts
📚 What’s wrong with how most schools teach reading today
👧🏽 How ADHD shows up differently in girls (and why it’s often missed)
🏫 Why the school system often fails these kids—and what homeschooling can unlock
🌈 Why confidence > compliance for every uniquely-wired child
If you’ve ever felt like your child doesn’t “fit the system,” this episode will give you hope, strategy, and a whole lot of joy. Let them fly, mama.
This episode is brought to you by Zeolite Labs:
https://www.zeolitelabs.com/heavy-metal-detox
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Nancy Disbrow is an ADHD coach, speaker, and host of the Dyslexic Maverick podcast. After a successful corporate career, her daughter’s diagnoses of ADHD and dyslexia inspired Nancy to embrace her own neurodivergence and dedicate her life to advocacy and coaching. She now helps families and individuals uncover the creativity, resilience, and strengths inside every differently-wired brain.
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Connect with Nancy Disbrow
Website: https://neuro-osity.com/about
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancydisbrow/
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Website: https://www.lauriehammer.com/
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Produced by DrTalks: https://drtalks.com/podcast
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