Kate Griggs is a powerhouse in the world of neurodiversity. As the founder and CEO of Made By Dyslexia, she’s on a mission to help the world understand, value, and support dyslexic thinking—not as a disadvantage, but as a superpower.

She’s the author of two bestselling books, This Is This Is Dyslexia and Xtraordinary People and the host of the chart-topping podcast Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking, where she’s interviewed everyone from Sir Richard Branson to Erin Brockovich.

In this episode, Kate takes us back to the beginning of her own dyslexic journey—and shares what inspired her to launch a global movement. We talk about the outdated education system, how to nurture dyslexic strengths from a young age, and why ADHD, dyscalculia, and other forms of neurodiversity so often go hand in hand. She also shares the common traits she’s noticed in successful dyslexic thinkers and the one piece of advice she’d give her 7-year-old self.

If you’re a parent, teacher, or someone navigating neurodiversity yourself, this conversation is full of insight, warmth, and wisdom.

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• This Is Dyslexia
• Xtraordinary People

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My Baba founder Leonora is joined on the show by the Queen of Mum Hacks, Casey Major-Bunce.

Casey had a tough childhood and was diagnosed with ADHD and autism as an adult. Her unique way of thinking and the creative life hacks she shares online has led her to stardom with over 700k Instagram followers and millions of views.

Casey is bringing out her first book 'The Big Book of Major Mum Hacks' and on this episode, she shares a few of her favourites.

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Abigail Derr from Young Lives v Cancer sits down with Jamie and Ellie Thompson to share their heart-wrenching yet powerful story, Billy the Brave: A Family Fight Against DIPG. In this episode, Jamie and Ellie open up about their son Billy’s diagnosis with DIPG, a terminal brain cancer, and the five-month battle that followed.

They discuss the first symptoms that raised alarm, the pivotal moment that took them to A&E on 7th November 2023, and the shattering reality of being told their son wouldn’t survive.

Together, they reflect on the challenges of radiotherapy, the emotional toll of steroids, and how they clung to hope amidst devastating blows.

This is a conversation about resilience, love, and raising awareness of DIPG—a fatal disease that's poorly understood, underfunded and under-researched.

Join us as we honour Billy the Brave and the Thompsons’ fight to make a difference as they launch Billy's Battalion and plan for their next fundraising event, Billy's Bash: A Family Funday.

To donate to Billy's Battalion, part of Abbie's Army, please click here.

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My Baba provides the daily scoop on family, food and lifestyle - we’re not just experts at all things parenting.

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The Content on this podcast is provided by My Baba and represents our sole opinions and views. For more information on our terms and conditions please refer to the website: https://www.mybaba.com/terms-conditions/