In this episode with Laura Brodie, we dive into her lived experience of albinism and low vision and how that journey shaped her work supporting teachers and parents to create calmer, more inclusive classrooms. As an educator and mindfulness practitioner, Laura shares practical tools to move from overwhelm to clarity, confidence, and belonging.
- Mindfulness doesn’t remove challenge, it changes how we respond to it, creating space between reaction and choice.
- Belonging is not accidental; it is built through small, consistent acts of inclusion and invitation.
- Exclusion can leave deeper scars than we realise, often shaping confidence long into adulthood.
- Practical adjustments in classrooms are not “extras”, they are the difference between coping and thriving.
- When kindness is made visible and intentional, it becomes contagious.
- Lived experience, when embraced, can become a powerful compass for leadership and advocacy.
More About Laura Brodie
Laura is an educator, mindfulness practitioner, and advocate for people with albinism and low vision. She is the founder of Adventures in Albinism and creator of The Teacher’s Compass, two mindfulness-based projects supporting individuals with albinism as well as the parents and teachers who guide them. As a speaker and advocate, Laura is passionate about helping others recognize their strengths and flourish.
Drawing on over twenty-five years of teaching experience, a decade of personal mindfulness practice, and her own lived experience with albinism and low vision, Laura helps others move from overwhelm and uncertainty to clarity, confidence, and calm. Her work blends education, mindfulness, and positive psychology to nurture well-being, connection and belonging.
Linkedin: Laura Brodie
Facebook Group: Adventures In Albinism
Website: Teachers Compass
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