Listen "Episode 38Beyond the Box: Understanding Learning Differences, Empathy & Early Support with Zoe Buckley"
Episode Synopsis
Key Takeaways:📚 Learning struggles ≠ laziness – There’s always a root cause, and it’s often more emotional than academic. 🤲 Kids aren’t broken—they just learn differently – And when given the right tools, every child can thrive. 🧠 Early intervention matters – The earlier we catch challenges, the more empowered and supported a child feels. 🧒 Empathy should be part of the curriculum – Teaching kids how to care for one another could change the world. 🏡 Parenting with play & praise – Why fun, flexible, emotionally safe learning matters at home and in school. Quotes to Remember:“Your child is not a problem to be fixed. They are a person to be understood.” – Sarah Jordan-Ross“They’re not lazy, they’re not broken—their brain just works differently. And that’s okay.” – Zoe Buckley“We don’t need more shame. We need more hugs, more space, and more ways to say, ‘you’re doing okay.’” – Zoe Buckley Key Moments:[00:31] – Zoe’s personal story of trauma, healing, and the birth of Learning Boosters [04:00] – Why traditional education still doesn’t work for many neurodivergent kids [08:00] – How Zoe uncovers what’s really going on behind the academic struggles [12:00] – What safe spaces do for kids: agency, trust, and transformation [17:00] – The power of yet: shifting from failure to growth [23:00] – Parenting tip: turn everyday challenges into playful, empowering moments [28:00] – Why community matters—and how we lost it [33:00] – Hormones, empathy, and why it’s not “just behaviour” [39:00] – Conversations we need to have: empathy in schools and emotional literacy [46:00] – Reframing inner criticism with self-kindness and simple nervous system resets Guest Bio: Zoe BuckleyZoe Buckley is the founder of Learning Boosters, a tailored support program for students with learning difficulties or neurodiverse challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia, or trauma-based blocks. With a background in teaching and a deeply intuitive approach to child psychology, Zoe helps children (and their families) uncover root causes, build confidence, and rewire how they see themselves through patience, play, and personalized strategies.
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