Jo Rees
Dyslexic Life with Jo Rees THE PODCAST!
Welcome to Dyslexic life with Jo Rees, the podcast. A place where I provide a weekly overview of where Dyslexia is showing up in my life. As a dyslexia teacher and assessor, it shows up quite a lot in my life in terms of how I support and serve people! As a parent of three children with dyslexic profiles it shows up quite a lot in things that happen with us at home,! Finally, as somebody who is dyslexic themselves and navigating trying to be a parent and run a business and stay afloat it shows up quite a lot there too. Do you wanna know the truth about Dyslexia where it hides and how to f...
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Episodes
S3 Ep 16 Dyslexia & Parenting | Advocacy, Conferences, and Supporting Your Child’s Education 19.09.2025 17:09
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I reflecting on being “that parent” when raising and advocating for dyslexic children, and sharing insights from the Positive Dyslexia Conference in Twickenham where I was a keynote speaker. As parents of dyslexic children, we’re often told not to be “that parent” – the one who pushes, questions, and challenges. But what if advocating for your child’s needs isn’t a...
S3 Ep 15 - First Full Week Back: Parenting While Neurodivergent, “Over-Delivery,” & Uni Goodbyes 12.09.2025 17:40
Send us Fan Mail This week, I’m talking about the first full week of term—the one where clubs start, routines get real, and tiredness hits. Inside: Rebel Up mentoring — powerful breakthroughs as we start with “love your dyslexic brain” and unpick how your brain works. The POD (Parents of Dyslexics) — September pop-up is buzzing: weekend meltdowns, why they happen, and proactive supports that help....
S3 Ep14 -Back-to-School, Year 11 Pressure, & Thriving in the Chaos 05.09.2025 26:59
Send us Fan Mail This week, I tried something new: recording the podcast on video and streaming at the same time. Why? Because the messy, real-time reality of dyslexia + ADHD is worth normalising. Inside the episode: Back-to-school the “last-minute” way — why doing it in the final week actually reduces stress for dyslexic/ADHD brains, and how my pop-up parent community The POD (Parents of Dyslexic...
S3 E13 28.08.2025 8:27
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I attempt to get back to routine and begin the back to school prep sharing why this can be tricky for dyslexic ADHD children and parents! Want the details of the pop-up back to school mentoring for parents, link here! https://stan.store/dyslexiclifewithjorees/p/real-time-back-to-school-support-parent-pod Support the show
S3 E12 - CONFIDENCE, and what you are good at! 07.08.2025 17:16
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I dig deep into confidence and what makes us confident and how we measure our confidence! The importance of finding what you’re good at, as well as the importance of taking responsibility and trying to develop your skill set no matter what your start point! Support the show
s3 e11 - Modelling resilience, organisation and self talk! 31.07.2025 11:08
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss how as parents we have to model resilience to our children. How we need systems in place to support our working memory and also keep things tidy, and finally how many people with dyslexia emotionally harm themselves by the way the speak to themselves in their heads! Support the show
s3e10 overwhelm, excitement and tough love … peppered with ADHD! 24.07.2025 13:32
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss overwhelmed and when as dyslexic we need to tough love ourselves! It’s also a great example of ADHD in real life!! Support the show
S3 E9 Dyslexic ADHD fail and the impact of ADHd at home! 17.07.2025 13:58
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about my epic access to Work fail where I missed the deadline! Also give you an insight into what it’s like managing my own ADHD as well as my kids! It’s a good one! Support the show
s3 e8 procrastination, ADHD, purpose driven approach and why we need to be kind to teachers 10.07.2025 24:47
Send us Fan Mail This episode is longer than usual because there was a lot to say!! I discussed ADHD managing it. Unpicking the differences between dyslexia and ADHD, and how it might show up for yourself or children in your class. I think I want to talk about why we need to be kind to teachers, and when it comes to supporting Dyslexia, we can rely on ourselves as parents and why this is! FREE C...
S3E7 dyslexic parenting and academic expectations 04.07.2025 11:33
Send us Fan Mail This episode I talk through the conflicting expectations. Parents have to manage when supporting a child through education system.! We also give you a quick update on what’s been going on in my dyslexic world! It’s ALOT… in what is possibly the shortest episode! Support the show
S3 E6 what to do when you feel like you want to quit. 27.06.2025 24:02
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discus what I’ve been up to this week the feeling of overwhelmed and that moment in every project where you feel like you wanna quit. Support the show
S3 E5 Travel and dyslexia and parenting! 20.06.2025 23:00
Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share my travel experiences and knowledge and how parenting impacted my dyslexia! Support the show
S3 e4 dyslexia revolution, the conference and vulnerability 12.06.2025 14:46
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discussed Jamie Oliver’s dyslexia Revolution how that impacted me personally and professionally! I also talk about what has been going on in Dyslexia life with Jo Rees, and share more details on the conference that’s happening in November Support the show
S3 Ep3 Invisible effort, managing your emotions and business! 05.06.2025 23:19
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I talk about the invisible effort dyslexics put in that nobody ever seems to notice! I also share, some vulnerability about myself and my business, but how we can’t play a victim have to own it and move ourselves forward! Support the show
S3 Ep2 - what is your why, and purpose and being visible. 29.05.2025 17:48
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss what my WHY is in terms of why I chose to be a teacher and a Dyslexia! The importance of inspiration, and being visible! Find out more about my courses here https://stan.store/dyslexiclifewithjorees Support the show
Season 3 E1! - dyslexia evolving and believing in yourself 25.05.2025 23:06
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to the podcast where I normalise how Dyslexia shows up in everyday life, hoping this raises awareness and makes people with Dyslexia feel less alone! I kick off season three talking about how Dyslexia constantly evolves, and shows up for us differently depending what’s happening in our lives, what I’ve been up to in the last few months and the importance of self belief! ...
S2 Ep25 Dyslexic days, adhd diagnosis and future events. 06.03.2025 17:34
Send us Fan Mail This episode is a juicy one!!! I discussed times when Dyslexia is more prominent, my ADHD diagnosis as well as what I’ve been up to in my professional world! Support the show
S2 ep 24 the chaos of vulnerability! 27.02.2025 12:52
Send us Fan Mail This week I mentioned the new definition of Dyslexia, managing dyslexia and everyday life and vulnerability Support the show
S2 EP23 managing overwhelm! 13.02.2025 19:01
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discussed managing overwhelm! Support the show
S2 Ep22 supporting self esteem 06.02.2025 12:06
Send us Fan Mail This week is children’s mental health awareness week. I share ideas and discuss the importance of developing confidence and self-esteem as a prerequisite to supporting mental health. Support the show
S2E Ep21 - chaotic, but that’s life’ 30.01.2025 12:17
Send us Fan Mail I’ll give you the rundown of my dyslexic ADHD week and life in this episode! Support the show
S2 E20 the juxtaposition of dyslexia and adhd 23.01.2025 15:32
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discussed the position of dyslexia and ADHD am my personal and professional dyslexic week! Support the show
S2 E19 exam access arrangements and unpicking dyslexia overwhelm 16.01.2025 15:11
Send us Fan Mail This week I discuss exam access unpicking overwhelm and the challenge! Own your Dyslexia in four weeks! Support the show
S2 E18 2025 dyslexic wins without even noticing! 09.01.2025 16:39
Send us Fan Mail How’s your 2025 so far? In this episode, I start off by thinking like I’ve had a slow start, but when I look at everything I’ve achieved, I’ve not done bad for just seven days in January! Oh, and if you’ve listened and wanna be one of the 1st to sign up to our first ever challenge… own your Dyslexia in four weeks! The link is here! https://anotherwayrounddyslexiasupport.ac-page....
S2 Ep17 it’s okay not to be okay and my dyslexic pet peeve! 02.01.2025 13:03
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I discuss it’s okay not to be okay, but at some point we have to start taking action so what will your next step be! I also discuss my biggest dyslexic pet peeve which is people with Dyslexia pretending that they’re not clever!!! Link for the FREE dyslexia and mental health masterclass here! https://anotherwayrounddyslexiasupport.as.me/?appointmentType=71815600...
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