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EPISODE · Nov 27, 2025 · 35 MIN

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

from Math Therapy · host Vanessa Vakharia

Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply)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 narrativesmall 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 classhow she wished it hadn't taken so long in her educational journey for adults to simply tell her they believed in herTeachers, 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.Contact us:Vanessa Vakharia: Instagram, TikTok, EmailMath Therapy: Text the PodcastMore Math Therapy:Get the book: Corwin, AmazonAudiobook: Audible, SpotifyMerch store: Shop here

Send us a text! (US messaging rates apply) 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 r...

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