Dyslexia in Adults

Episode 18 - How to Interview like a Boss with Dyslexia *** Download the Free Resource here:  Free Resource *** The free resource includes advice and tips such as: Traits and examples of adult dyslexia How to build confidence with dyslexia Simple and easy to impliment tips on managing adult dyslexia. One of the main themes that are covered in my 1:1 coaching sessions is interviewing, so I thought...

Episode 17: Overcoming Workplace Challenges with Dyslexia: Tips for Communicating Your Strengths *** Join the Newsletter here:  Newsletter *** I am all about working in a way that supports how our brains opperate. But, what do we do when where we work dosen't support this and how do we communicate to our employers the opportunities of our dyslexic strengths? In this episode, I discuss how I starte...

Episode 16 - People with Dyslexia Shouldn't do this *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** We're all guilty of it. But this seemingly very little thing could be doing more harm than good and everyone with dyslexia should stop doing it now. What am I talking about? Well... in this week's episode I am discussing why people with dyslexia should stop using little jokes about our challenges with...

Episode 15 - Confidence in Dyslexia - My Keynote Speech at the Dyslexia Show (Part 2) *** Join the Newsletter here:  Newsletter *** In this week's episode I share with you part 2 of highlights from a talk I delivered as a keynote speaker at the Dyslexia Show. (Listen to Episode 14 for part 1) The Dyslexia Show was held in Birmingham and the NEC in the UK on the 23rd and 24th March 2023. There were...

Episode 14 - Confidence in Dyslexia - My Keynote Speech at the Dyslexia Show (Part 1) *** Join the Newsletter here:  Newsletter *** In this week's episode I share with you the highlights from a talk I delivered as a keynote speaker at the Dyslexia Show.  The Dyslexia Show was held in Birmingham and the NEC in the UK on the 23rd and 24th March 2023. There were a host of great talks and displays and...

Episode 13 Neurodiversity Awareness *** Join the Newsletter here: Newsletter *** Society is becoming increasingly aware of the term 'Neurodiversity'. I feel like there is more support than ever before.  But what does this mean for the day-to-day reality of neurodiversity in the workplace. In this episode I discuss how the increase in awareness generally is great, and I explain why there is some wa...

Episode 12 - Dyslexia and Learning Another Language  I never thought that I could learn another language. I ALWAYS wanted to learn Spanish. I didn't think I would ever be able to becuase of my dyslexia.  When I learnt more about the kind of support I need, I was able to find a Spanish teacher who could help in the way I needed to learn. Most importantly, I wasn't afaird to share what supported I n...

Episode 11 - Dyslexic Life Experience Looking for the positive side of having dyslexia? This is the episode for you!  Its so easy to find and see the challenges that dyslexia brings everyday with day-to-day life. It is not so easy to find and see the positive strengths of dyslexia. This episode is to help you find the positive strengths unique to adults with dyslexia because of our unique perspect...

Episode 10 - Best Job for People with Dyslexia The best job for people with Dyslexia is... No! You know me by now. I don't believe there is a perfect job for people with dyslexia. Or any job people with dyslexia can't do (With the right support). In this episode, I discuss why some people with dyslexia think that they're not suited for some jobs but are for others. The truth is that, with the righ...

Episode 9 - How to Discover your Dyslexic Strengths I've not always been so confident with talk about my dyslexia. there was a time when I didn't portray dyslexia in a positive way. So I know from experience, the right and wrong way of talk about dyslexia.  There was a point in my life when it all changed for me, I wanted to help others to see dyslexia in the same way.  In this episode, I talk abo...

Episode 8 - How to Tell People You're Dyslexic I really overshare, so I have no issues telling everyone that I have dyslexia. However, 'How do you tell someone you have dyslexia?' is probably the most asked question I get. So, in this episode, I explain how to decide if telling people you have dyslexia is right for you and how to tell people. The aim of this podcast episode is to help give you som...

Episode 7 - Dyslexia and Dating Discussing Dyslexia in Adults means discussing issues that really affects adults. And one subject that is rarely discussed is 'Dyslexia and Dating'. So, in this episode I try to start the conversation of what it's like to be dating and have dyslexia. What qualities you should look for in a partner that compliment your strengths and weaknesses of your dyslexia. Why f...

Episode 6 - Dyslexia and being Organised Do you fear that you come across to other people as hopelessly disorganised even though you feel like you can't help it? Do you find that, in some parts of your life you are super organised, but in other parts you are a hopeless mess? Do you struggle to recall the third item on a shopping list (or any list) even though you were told several times, and you k...

Episode 5 - My Worst Dyslexic Mistakes In this Episode I share with you some of my biggest dyslexia mistakes. Some of these are dyslexia fail whoppers. As you know, I am passionate about talking about dyslexia differently and part of that is talking about the reality of dyslexia. And what coould be more reality than 'Dysleixa Fails'. It's okay to talk about dyslexia fails. Lets face it, it happens...

Episode 4 - Understanding What is Dyslexia If we better understand dyslexia better we can work out better systems to support us.  The more we understand dyslexia, it does two things: We understand better systems to support us, and We can better accept the challenges of dyslexia. Talking to other people with dyslexia and understanding the reality of dyslexia, with the broader range of challenges be...

Epiosde 3 - Dyslexia and Feeling Tired Do you take breaks? The challenges for adults with dyslexia go far beyond spelling and reading which is what dyslexia is most commonly known for. At Dyslexia in Adults, we are determined to talk about the reality of being an adult with dyslexia, which includes addressing all of the challenges that comes with it and addressing what support is really needed. So...

Episode 2 - Dyslexia in Adults, The Strengths I don't like to refer to dyslexia as a "Superpower". I feel that terming dyslexia as a "Superpower" alienates people, I think it sets the bar too high, and I don't believe it truly highlights the reality of dyslexia in adults.  I like to look at dyslexia strengths alongside the challenges and weaknesses. This is important as I believe it helps to recog...

Episode 1 - Dyslexia, A Little About Me Welcome to the Dyslexia in Adults Podcast!  I feel like the topic of dyslexia, specifically in adults , has been forgotten and I intend to fill that need to support fellow dyslexics to navigate life with Dyslexia in adulthood.  I started Dyslexia in Adults out of frustration. When I needed information on how to deal with adult issues as someone with dyslexia...

Episode 0 - Dyslexia in Adults Trailer. Welcome to the Dyslexia in Adults podcast. I'm Natalie, the Founder of Dyslexia in Adults, and I am incredibly passionate about talking specifically about adult dyslexia. It frustrates me so much when people talk about child dyslexia with only a cursory mention of adult dyslexia. When you think about it, there are more adults with dyslexia as nearly seventy...