"Don’t Call It a Disability" - A Discussion On Labels and Identity
What does it mean for your condition to be labelled as disabled - especially when the label doesn’t feel like yours?
In this episode of Conscious Curiosity, Franck and Liz explore a small but powerful study on adults with dyslexia.
Together, they unpack the tension between diagnosis and identity, the pros and cons of the “superpower” narrative, and the emotional weight of ticking the disability box.
Expect open reflection, gentle disagreement, and a call for workplaces to do better - quietly, kindly, and without the fanfare.
Listen now for a fresh take on dyslexia, disclosure, and dignity at work.
🎧 Listen now to explore how we can shift from awareness to action - and why neurodiversity should be everyone’s business.
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🧠 Connect directly with Neurodiversity in the Workplace Coach Franck Brown:
https://www.consciousclarity.co.uk/get-in-touch
www.linkedin.com/in/franckbrown
[email protected]
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🧠 Connect directly with Business Psychologist & Neurodiversity Coach Liz Mulhall:
www.linkedin.com/in/lizmulhall
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Link to today's academic paper: ‘I hate calling it a disability’: Exploring how labels impact adults with dyslexia through an intersectional lens by Wissell et al. (2023)
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/27546330251331876
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As ever, thanks for listening - catch you next episode!