School Without Suffering Podcast

[First-Hand Experiences Ep. 6] Finding the Right Environment for Your Child with Lisa Richer

We’re ending this podcast season with Lisa Richer, mom of two neurodiverse sons and founder of Journey 2 Bloom. With her work stemming from personal experience, Lisa helps parents of neurodiverse learners find and secure the best services, schools, and learning environments for their child’s unique needs. I’m especially excited to share it with those of you who have ever felt overwhelmed or at a loss about what step to take next to help your child. Learn more from Lisa on her website: journey2bloom.com

[First-Hand Experiences Ep. 5] Suffering and Recovering When School Fails to Meet Needs with Polly Solomon

Laura has a conversation with Polly Solomon, a circus artist and teaching artist who lives with chronic migraine, a disability that deeply impacted her school experience growing up. If you have any students in your life who can’t seem to get a diagnosis that explains or helps with their struggles, you won’t want to miss it. Find more from Polly! @polariscircus on Instagram, Youtube, and Facebook

[First-Hand Experiences Ep. 4] Academic Success and Happiness amid Multiple Learning Disabilities with Adva Hanan

Adva Hanan is a master teacher and teacher coach who earned two Bachelors and a Masters degree despite being told she’d never succeed in college. Hear what it was like for her going through school with multiple learning disabilities, what allowed her to succeed, and what success really means. Hear more from Adva on her podcast, Shaping Little Minds [https://shapinglittleminds.buzzsprout.com/].

[First-Hand Experiences Ep. 3] Helping Students Win in the Face of Adversity with Darryl W. Thomas

Darryl W. Thomas is a former at risat-riskk student turned US Marine, loving husband, and committed father five. Hear a story about how things can turn out for the best, and learn about how Darryl is helping minortized students win in the face of adversity. You can learn more about Darryl's work and purchase his books at https://www.darrylwthomas.com/

[First-Hand Experiences Ep. 2] Going Through School with Anxiety and Depression: A High Schooler’s Perspective with Avery Willdridge

Avery Willdridge is a 16-year-old high school student and podcaster who is passionate about mental health. In this episode, Avery shares her perspective on going through school with anxiety and depression. If you’ve ever wished you could understand more about what the students in your life may be experiencing, you won’t want to miss it. Hear more from Avery on her podcast "IamAvery" at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/avery-willdridge