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The School of Becoming84. The Expander Series: From the Constriction of Control to the Expansion of Trust with Lorraine & SharriDid you know that entrepreneurship is a journey back to surrender and trust? Today, I’m joined by Lorraine Hightower and Sharri Freedman, two conscious founders who’ve completely transformed their lives and impact by committing their own evolution supported by The School of Becoming. We're talking about shifting from control to trust, work-life balance, embodied self-awareness, and embracing fear as a catalyst for growth. This isn't just talk. It's your wake-up call to evolve. Headphones on, limits off. Expansion starts here. 2024-09-0638 min
Booked On Fantasy PodcastHouse of the Dragon: S1 E4 Recap & Analysis | Backyard BBQ, Knightly Seduction, and Bye Bye HightowerThe Targaryen family drama continues in King’s Landing! In this episode, we discuss Season 1 Episode 4 of House of the Dragon where it’s definitely getting spicy as our girl Rhaenyra gets out and explores her womanhood! In this episode, you can expect a full summary of events, key insights from conversations/events, and the continuation of Team Black versus Team green in the fantasy court of law! The fantasy court of law continues to review the gathered evidence to determine which team has a stronger claim to the Iron Throne. If you would like to parti...2024-05-021h 03
NeuroversitySLD 101: Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning DisabilitiesSend me a Text Message about the show!This is the second of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs.Part two is about Auditory Processing Disorder and Nonverbal Learning DisabilitiesAuditory processing disorder, APD for short, is when the brain has trouble interpreting sounds or language. It is a central nervous system process as opposed to a deficit within the ear’s ability to hear. APD impacts the brain’s ability to process sounds, which can cause confusion in words that a...2024-04-0513 minNeuroversitySLD 101: Dysgraphia and DyscalculiaSend me a Text Message about the show!This is the first of a two part series where I will introduce you to the most common types of specific learning disabilities or SLDs.Part one is about Dysgraphia and Dyscalculia.Dysgraphia is a learning disability that impacts writing abilities. And we’re not talking about just having poor handwriting, this goes well beyond that. Dysgraphia can also impair spelling, and getting thoughts onto paper. Dyscalculia is a learning disability that affects the part of your brain that processes number information and therefore impacts your abili...2024-03-0812 min
More Than Words: Treating the Whole ChildParent Advocacy with Lorraine HightowerIn today’s episode, we’re talking to Lorraine Hightower about navigating private therapy and school support. Lorraine is a Certified Dyslexia Advocate in the Northern Virginia area working to ensure that the 1 in 5 children that have dyslexia receive the support they need. She assists families at every stage of the special education process and remains dedicated to her aforementioned mission. While Lorraine is located in Virginia, she helps students all across the country. Today you will learn:
What parent advocacy is and why we need it
How a parent should prepare to advocate for their child
Important item...2022-03-2341 minNeuroversityA Beginner's Lesson on Dyslexia with Lorraine Hightower, Certified Dyslexia Advocate and ConsultantSend me a Text Message about the show!With an admitted lack of knowledge on dyslexia, host Jessica Kidwell has a beginner's lesson on this disability with Lorraine Hightower, Certified Dyslexia Advocate and Consultant. In this episode we discuss:The definition of dyslexia and its prevalenceThe signs and indicators of dyslexia in preschool aged and older childrenSteps parents should take if they suspect their child has dyslexiaGold standards for treatment and remediationHow the IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) and State criteria can lead to inequity in treatment as well as an adversarial relationship with public s...2021-12-0345 min
Critically SpeakingLorraine Hightower: Dyslexia Can Take Its TollWith up to 1 in 5 people having dyslexia, dyslexia impacts people every single day. In this episode, Therese Markow and Lorraine Hightower discuss what distinguishes dyslexia from other learning disabilities, how to identify and diagnose dyslexia, as well as the impact that dyslexia has on not only individuals, but also society as a whole. As a dyslexia advocate, Lorraine Hightower has spearheaded movements to identify kids with dyslexia early, to advocate for them within the educational system, and help parents of dyslexic kids navigate their journey. This ultimately allows for kids to reach their full potential and avoid unfortunate outcomes...2021-09-0126 min
Note to File: A Clinical Research PodcastInterview - Lorraine DishmanOur guest today is Lorraine Dishman. Lorraine is a diligent and detail-oriented clinical research professional who is passionate about supporting the advancement of scientific discovery. She oversees the clinical trial process from start-up to closeout and has held roles from clinical research coordinator to clinical research project manager. She’s worked in academic institutions, third-party sites and the Department of Health and Human Services. In this episode we discuss being furloughed due to COVID19, creating relationships within clinics, academic vs independent research sites, and the importance of using this downtime to improve your skills and knowledge. 2020-06-0125 min