Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia

Send us Fan Mail Listen to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1! Here are the ten most important things that you should know about dyslexia! We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings p...

Send us Fan Mail Haiyu Zhang grew up in China and moved to the US as a teenager. You can find her online at https://hz2784.github.io/.  Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your chi...

Send us Fan Mail We'll be back with a fresh episode in two weeks, but in the meantime, here's one of our most popular episodes from Season 1! We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wished that you could sit down with your child's pediatrician and talk about dyslexia, neurodiversity, and parenting? Well, this is your chance! We recently enjoyed a conversation with Dr. Kristen Cook, pediatrician and author, about neurodiversity, dyslexia, the role of pediatricians, and the general parenting challenges that come with parenting neurodiverse ki...

Send us Fan Mail Do dyslexics think backwards? Kind of. Based on an article in Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide's February 2026 Dyslexic Advantage newsletter (https://7ca50762.flowpaper.com/February2026Newsletterfinalcompressed/#page=6), we explore why many dyslexic thinkers start with the end in mind and work backward, building mental models instead of following step-by-step procedures. And here...

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a child born with severe dyslexia and a life-threatening diagnosis refuses to accept his limits? JT Mestdagh's answer: you climb mountains. JT is the author of No Bad Days and founder of the JT Mestdagh Foundation. Born with VATER/VACTERL syndrome and severe dyslexia, he was told there was much he'd never accomplish — including learning to read. In this...

Send us Fan Mail The dictionary says dyslexia is about reading. We say that's just the beginning. After many years of parenting a child with dyslexia, and over three years of doing this show, we break down what the standard definitions miss, from the strengths no one talks about to how it shapes everyday life. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journ...

Send us Fan Mail A recent Atlantic article revealed that nearly 40% of Stanford undergraduates receive disability accommodations — and the takes have been bad ever since. In this episode, we break down what the outrage gets wrong, why the 40% number actually makes sense, and why the real question isn't 'why so many students?' but 'why is the system designed this way?' Here...

Send us Fan Mail Coral PS Hoh, Ph. D., is a clinical linguist with a Ph. D. in Linguistics. For the past 30 years, she has worked with children and adults with dyslexia, learning disabilities, and other language-related disorders. The U.S. and other countries granted her AI patents for the diagnosis and treatment of these disorders. She is an author and referee for peer-reviewed journals and the a...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to Nick's diatribe in defense of "creative" spelling! We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists,...

Send us Fan Mail What does it look like to build a successful career with dyslexia? In this episode, entrepreneur Jeffrey McCain shares how dyslexia shaped his thinking, the challenges he faced in school and business, and why he now sees dyslexia as a competitive advantage. Whether your child is struggling with self-confidence or you’re looking for role models to share with them, Jeffrey’s story w...

Send us Fan Mail You can find the Summerbell Reading Method online at https://www.summerbell.com/ Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school i...

Send us Fan Mail We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults...

Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it, please enjoy one of our favorite episodes of this past year! I don’t want to bury the lede, so here’s the link to the new ROAR@Home online literacy test that your child can take for free! https://roar.stanford.edu/homesignup/ The full interview is well worth a listen as well. Dr. Jason Yeatman is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education and...

Send us Fan Mail We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults...

Send us Fan Mail You can find Pamela online at https://pamelacass.com/ Her podcast, Reignite Resilience is available at https://reigniteresilience.com/ or on your favorite podcast app. Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey becaus...

Send us Fan Mail Peter Wilson is the author of "A Journey With Dyslexia: Alienation, Assimilation, Acclimation." You can find his book at https://www.amazon.com/JOURNEY-DYSLEXIA-ALIENATION-ASSIMILATION-ACCLIMATION-ebook/dp/B0DHKJ18M5/  You can reach Peter at peter47wilson@gmail.com Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're So...

Send us Fan Mail Drs. Brock and Fernette Eide are the authors of the bestselling book, "The Dyslexic Advantage": https://www.amazon.com/dp/0593472233/ You can watch their new movie, also called "The Dyslexic Advantage" here: https://www.dyslexicadvantage.org/ You can find their dyslexia screener here: https://neurolearning.com/ Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed i...

Send us Fan Mail We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Kate Lund is a licensed clinical psychologist of 15 years, peak performance coach, best-selling author and TEDx speaker. Her specialized training in medical psychology includes world-renowned Shriners Hospital for Children, Boston, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, all of which are affiliated with Harvard Medical School. She uses a stren...

Send us Fan Mail We are happy to recommend the text-to-speech app, Speechify, for dyslexic students and adults! Check out our previous interviews with Speechify founder Cliff Weitzman here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2077817/episodes/14386818-learn-to-love-listening-ft-cliff-weitzman-dyslexic-founder-and-ceo-of-speechify https://www.buzzsprout.com/admin/2077817/episodes/14431089-solving-dysl...

Send us Fan Mail Every kids is unique, but dyslexic kids share certain similarities. Why it's important to treat each child as the individual that they are. We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episo...

Send us Fan Mail In this fascinating interview with tattoo artist Beth Cupples, we explore her dyslexia and how it interacts with her art. You can find Beth and her work on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/nine.crows Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed independent school in Falls Church, Virginia We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journ...

Send us Fan Mail In this first episode of Season 2 of Dyslexia Journey, we share what's on our mind this back-to-school season! Our previous back-to-school episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2077817/episodes/13429053 We're excited to share new episodes with you every two weeks during season 2! We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We crea...

Send us Fan Mail Leanne Tran is an Australian Psychologist who specializes in working with neurodiverse children and their families. You can find her at: https://www.leannetran.com.au/ You can find her podcast, “Parent like a psychologist” wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://learn.leannetran.com.au/podcasts/parent-like-a-psychologist Congressional School - Explorers Wanted An co-ed indep...