Host: Shawn Apostel Host: Jacob Schuhmann Director: Lucas Rogers Assistant Director: Jacob Gagel

Dyslexics Untied! Podcast

Education EN ↓ 51 episodes

Two different generations discuss their experiences navigating their lives through the lens of dyslexia. Shawn Apostel, a college professor, and Jacob Schuhmann, business executive, discuss multiple areas of life from work, education, social norms, and how far they can push their director's last nerve.

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Author

Host: Shawn Apostel Host: Jacob Schuhmann Director: Lucas Rogers Assistant Director: Jacob Gagel

Category

Education

Podcast website

shawnapostel.com

Latest episode

May 2, 2025

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Episodes

Jumpy Letters and Dyslexia 12.11.2022

Today, we discuss the difficulty with the "jumpy letters" in reading commonly associated with dyslexia. Meanwhile, Shawn conspires behind our backs to give us a special surprise from our buddies at Sticker Mule! More from Sticker Mule at: https://www.stickermule.com/ Have a question? Leave a comment below and you just might be featured in our next episode _____Want more from us? Follow our socials...

Do Dyslexics Have Difficulty Concentrating? 05.11.2022

Spooky Season is over, so 80% of us are out costume this time around as we discuss the sensitive topics of difficulty in concentration and... the tangibility of thoughts? Sounds like a very philosophical episode if you ask us, so sit back, relax, and prepare to have your mind blown. Have a question? Leave a comment below and you just might be featured in our next episode _____Want more from us? Fo...

It's Spooky Season! 29.10.2022

It's Halloween and we know how to dress for the occasion! Have a question? Leave a comment below and you just might be featured in our next episode --------------------Want more from us? Follow our socials!-------------------- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5QHpdiWHxsyBUE3PwtbJgu TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexics_untied Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dyslexicsuntied/?igshid=YmMy...

Understanding Learning Differences 22.10.2022

Shawn and Jacob discuss the importance of understanding learning differences when it comes to disabilities. Have a question? Leave a comment below and you just might be featured in our next episode _______Want more from us? Follow our socials!_______  Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5QHpdiWHxsyBUE3PwtbJgu TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexics_untied Instagram https://www.instagram.co...

Are Dyslexic People Smart? 08.10.2022

Today, we look at the societal perspective of Dyslexia, both online and interpersonal. Have a question? Leave a comment below and you just might be featured in our next episode --------------------Want more from us? Follow our socials!-------------------- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5QHpdiWHxsyBUE3PwtbJgu TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexics_untied Instagram https://www.instagram.com...

Why Do Passcodes Have To Be So Hard? 01.10.2022

One of the worst things in the word is forgetting your passcode, but imagine that struggle through the perspective of dyslexia. Have a question? Leave a comment below and you just might be featured in our next episode --------------------Want more from us? Follow our socials!-------------------- Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5QHpdiWHxsyBUE3PwtbJgu TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexics_u...

The First Written Language? 24.09.2022

Today, we discuss how written language came to be and its possible dyslexic ties.

How Disabilities Affect Education 17.09.2022

Today, we discuss the education system and how it does not always work in everyone's favor.

What are Dyslexic Strengths? 09.09.2022

For years, we've been told of dyslexic "weaknesses." Now, let's venture further and talk about Dyslexic Strengths and why more and more businesses are looking at them as a source for creative solutions.

The Value of Dyslexia in the Workforce 02.09.2022

Today, we go over a case study on just how valuable dyslexia is in the workplace as opposed to prior societal beliefs. There may be a fun trivia fact at the end.

Questions for Dyslexic People by Dyslexic People 27.08.2022

Today, we try a new medium while welcoming a new voice on set all while answering the internet's questions about Dyslexia; How does Dyslexia affect memory recall? What's the best way to stay organized? Join us as we dive in and answer these questions.

Dyslexics for Hire! 04.08.2022

Today's workforce isn't only about the Great Resignation - employers are starting to embrace the unique qualities that dyslexic folks can bring to the professional table. But how unique can dyslexic thinking really be? The "dyslexic thinking skills" of communicating, imagining, visualizing, exploring, connecting, and reasoning leave us wondering, "is there any other way to think!?" And yet, people...

The British are Getting It Right This Time. 31.07.2022

For all the side commentary of British Imperialism we add in; this time we're giving the current British education system its time of day. Turns out, they are very supportive and innovative in empowering dyslexic students. From British history to Shawn's family tree, we learned that Shawn's granddad, Heinz Apostel, invented the airport luggage belt! While dyslexic thinking can be inventive, it tak...

On topic this time... 03.06.2022

Dyslexic mayors, governors, why not a president!? Before now, most high profile dyslexics have been millionaires and billionaires who do what they want but now we have dyslexic politicians on the seen, Mayor Eric Adams from New York. From an American experience of dyslexia to wondering what being dyslexic is like in other countries, Shawn and Jacob would like to know what your experiences have bee...

Tedding While Dyslexic: The Origin Story of TEDxBellarmineU 29.04.2022

In this episode, we highlight our journey into the world of TEDx. Listen to how we got started, our major players, and how dyslexia made it creative, multi-faceted, and long-lasting. See more at bellarmine.edu/tedx.

Sprechen Sie Dyslexia? Language-Learning Apps for You 22.04.2022

In this episode, we explore multiple language-learning apps--Duolingo, Italian, Mondly, Drops, Bunpo--to discuss whether they're dyslexic friendly. Drops drops the mic.

Made By Dyslexia Quiz: Our Thoughts 15.04.2022

In this episode, we take the Made By Dyslexia quiz and discuss our findings. You'll be surprised by the results.

Stuff you should know about "Stuff You Should Know's" dyslexia podcast 08.04.2022

In 2019, Stuff You Should Know published a podcast on Dyslexia. In this episode we go over the highlights and discuss what we found interesting.

Is LinkedIn's "Dyslexic Thinking" skill option too good to be true? 31.03.2022

LinkedIn just added a new skill: Dyslexic Thinking. While we are thrilled to see the dyslexic mind being celebrated, we still have concerns.

We are back! 18.03.2022

It's been a long time!

Summer of Dyslexia: Get it right this time 23.05.2018

Summer days are here again, don’t waste them doing stuff you hate. In this episode, Shawn and Jacob share their worst summer experiences and suggest ways to make those days more productive.

Considering Accommodations: How disability services work 19.04.2018

Universities are providing more services than ever to people with dyslexia, so it’s time to self-advocate! In this episode, Jacob and Shawn talk with Ronda Purdy, Director of Disability Services at Bellarmine University.

Learning to Read: Or, 60 ways to torment a dyslexic person 13.04.2018

For people with dyslexia, learning to read can be challenging, but there are ways to address these issues. Thanks for reading this description. You may now listen to the podcast. You can stop reading now. No really. Stop.

Paving the linear path: When dyslexics have tech 05.04.2018

Writing and reading are technologies that frustrate the dyslexic mind; however, computers are paving the linear path, allowing dyslexic creativity to thrive in academia.

The Superman Effect: It’s not you; it’s the measurement tool 30.03.2018

Navigating the educational system can be a challenge with dyslexia. In this episode, we talk about strategies we used and a different way of understanding the way dyslexic brains process and retain information.

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