The Dyslexic Maverick with Nancy Disbrow

Has your neuro-spicy brain ever left you feeling completely exhausted and wondering why you can't do 'normal' tasks like everyone else? Welcome to the Dyslexic Maverick podcast. You are in the right spot.Join Nancy Disbrow, mom, wife, entrepreneur, and recovering HR Exec, as she encourages listeners to embrace their unique brains. She'll chat with ADHD and Dyslexia experts and some "everyday" people, too, to unpack how different brains work and give listeners actionable advice so they can support, embrace, and celebrate their ADHD and Dyslexic brains. Together, we will cover topics on how ADHD and Dyslexia affect our workplace, our families, our social lives, and everything in between. Nancy, the owner and founder of Neuro-osity, combines her years of HR leadership experience, expert knowledge, and lived experiences to help successful professionals embrace their brains through her successful coaching practice. And now she is sharing the information with you, too!Nancy believes

The Dyslexic Maverick with Nancy Disbrow is a education podcast hosted by Nancy Disbrow, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nancy Disbrow hosts The Dyslexic Maverick with Nancy Disbrow, a education show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #24

  24. Dreamers & Schemers: Why Neurodiverse Teams Win with Dave Thompson

  Mar 2, 202637 minS2

  <p >In this episode of The Dyslexic Maverick, Nancy sits down with Dave Thompson — ADHD and dyslexic thinker, visiting scholar at Vanderbilt's Frist Center for Autism and Innovation, and author of Brainstorm: A Guide to Neurodivergent Talent and the Future of Work.</p> <p >They unpack:</p> <p >What neurodiversity really means (it's not just "them" — it's all of us)</p> <p >Why some workplaces feel like "penguins in the desert"</p> <p >The difference between dreamers and schemers — and why you need both</p> <p >How neurodivergent leaders can thrive without burning out</p> <p >What psychological safety actually looks...

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  Episode #23

  23. I Tried Amino Acids Live - Here's What Happened to My ADHD Brain

  Feb 2, 202650 minS2

  <p >What if there was a simple, side-effect-free way to calm your brain, regulate mood, and boost focus in minutes?</p> <p >In this powerful live session, Nancy sits down with amino acid therapy expert Lori Hammer to try something she's never done before - test amino acids on-air, in real time, to balance her neurotransmitters and calm her ADHD brain.</p> <p >You'll see it all unfold: from nervous laughter to emotional stillness, Nancy walks through how different amino acids (like L-tryptophan, GABA, tyrosine, and glutamine) affect her mind and body while Lori explains the science behind each.</p> <...

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  Episode #22

  22. No Excuses Leadership: Dyslexia, Grit, and Becoming Who You're Meant to Be with Dustin Dale

  Jan 3, 202653 minS2

  <p >In this honest, grounded conversation, Nancy sits down with Dustin Dale, founder of Beyond the Horizon Consulting, executive coach, bestselling author, and keynote speaker to talk about leadership, dyslexia, resilience, and the experiences that shape how we show up at work and in life.</p> <p>Dustin shares his story of growing up dyslexic, navigating serious childhood health challenges, and learning early lessons around grit, humility, and perseverance. Together, Nancy and Dustin explore how differently wired brains often develop strong emotional intelligence, resilience, and leadership instincts not because it's easy, but because it's necessary.</p> <p>In this episode...

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  Episode #22

  22. Leading Beyond the Horizon with Dustin Dale

  Nov 6, 202552 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Dyslexic Maverick Podcast, host Nancy Drow interviews Dustin Dale, the founder of Beyond the Horizon Consulting and creator of the Lead by Serving leadership model.</p> <p> Dustin shares his journey with dyslexia, diagnosed in third grade, and an autoimmune disease while navigating a tumultuous childhood which included his parents' divorce. He recounts how these challenges have shaped his perspective and resilience.</p> <p>They delve into how leaders imprint their behaviors on their teams and the importance of coachability in leadership. Dustin also discusses his latest book 'Take it Forward', focusing on overcoming p...

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  Episode #21

  21. Navigating College with Jordyn Ruppelli

  Oct 23, 202533 minS2

  <p>In this episode of the Dyslexic Maverick Podcast, host Nancy Drow interviews Jordan Rappel, a recent business graduate from Bowling Green State University who has dyslexia. They discuss Jordan's journey from diagnosis in first grade to navigating college life, including the accommodations and strategies she utilized to succeed academically. Jordan shares insights on the importance of self-advocacy, the benefits of certain study techniques, and the role of supportive professors. The conversation also touches on future career aspirations and the significance of embracing and being proud of one's dyslexic brain.</p>

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