How to believe in yourself when nobody else will w/ Taylor Telfer-Thompson

Math Therapy

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Today we follow-up last week's episode with unfiltered celeb moms Cat and Nat (listen here) by interviewing Nat's daughter Taylor! Currently in Grade 11, she's a wealth of hard-earned wisdom, having taken her education into her own hands to overcome a system that literally told her not to bother even trying.

This ep is overflowing with real lessons right from a student who's been through it all. Taylor describes:

• how being "bad" at math really felt & how she decided to rewrite her narrative
• small supports that made a huge difference, like teachers/tutors talking to her like a real person or literally getting down to her level instead of standing over her in class
• how she wished it hadn't taken so long in her educational journey for adults to simply tell her they believed in her

Teachers, parents, and students can all learn so much from Taylor's story, so share this ep with someone who needs to hear it and get in touch below to let us know how it resonated with you!

About Taylor: (Instagram, TikTok)

Taylor Telfer-Thompson is a high school student who has faced significant struggles with math throughout her education, but has never given up. Her story shows what it looks like to persevere in the face of difficulty, to wrestle with identity, and to keep trying even when math feels impossible.

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1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Why it took so long to believe in herself (00:02:31)

3. How Taylor took control of her education (00:09:05)

4. How teachers can really connect with students (00:18:40)

5. Why don't girls brag they're good at math? (00:23:42)

6. How math affected her entire confidence (00:25:12)

7. Her advice for math-anxious people (00:29:50)

8. Q1 & Q2 (00:31:40)

9. Outro (00:32:19)

10. Outtake: Wrap It Up! (00:34:43)