Truth About Dyslexia

I was reading through Reddit the other day and found this question. I wanted to answer it on the podcast. So here goes.

I’m sure I am not alone here - feeling un motivated. Like there is something wrong with me. I wanted to dig into this and explain a few ways I get out of a funk.

Welcome to "The Truth About Dyslexia" podcast! In this episode we delve into the intricate world of emotional regulation in ADHD and Dyslexia . Join us as we explore the challenges individuals with ADHD face in managing impulsivity, mood swings, and regulating their emotions. Discover the profound impact of ADHD on relationships, self-esteem, and mental health, while gaining valuable guidance for...

Welcome to "The Truth About Dyslexia" podcast! In this episode we dive into the realm of ADHD and time management. Join us as we explore the common challenges individuals with ADHD face when it comes to prioritizing tasks, staying organized, and meeting deadlines. Discover practical strategies and tools that can transform your time management skills, including setting realistic goals, establishing...

In this episode of "The Truth About Dyslexia," we delve into the fascinating concept of hyperfocus and its profound impact on individuals with ADHD. Join us as we explore how to embrace this remarkable ability to enhance productivity, creativity, and overall performance in various areas of life. Discover the intersection between dyslexia and ADHD, and uncover strategies for harnessing hyperfocus a...

In this episode of "The Truth About Dyslexia," we dive into the world of alternative learning strategies tailored specifically for dyslexic and ADHD learners. Join us as we explore cutting-edge techniques, tools, and technologies that empower individuals to succeed academically and leverage their unique cognitive styles. Discover how assistive technology, mind-mapping tools, multisensory learning...

Unlock the mysteries of intuition and its strong correlation with dyslexia and ADHD. Investigate how these conditions enhance intuitive abilities, providing individuals with unique insights and foresight that can be harnessed in decision-making, problem-solving, and interpersonal relationships.

In this exciting episode of "Truth About Dyslexia," we delve into the incredible synergy between dyslexia and Chat GPT, the powerful AI language model. 🎧✨ Join us as we explore how Chat GPT is revolutionizing the way dyslexic individuals navigate their challenges, providing invaluable support and enhancing their abilities. 🌟🔍 🗣️ In this episode, we discuss: 1️⃣ Unlocking Communication: Discove...

Welcome to "Truth About Dyslexia" podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we dive deep into the intricate relationship between dyslexia and mental health. In this enlightening series, we uncover the hidden truths about how dyslexia impacts adults' emotional well-being, touching upon self-esteem struggles, anxiety, and depression that often accompany this unique learning difference. 🧠💔 Through powerful personal n...

I wanted to share an experience of the David Dyslexia Life Concepts course. It was a massive game changer for me and my self identity. Give it a Google in your local city and you may find a practitioner close or if you are in New Zealand https://remarkableminds.org is great.

When I got this it changed my life … again. When I found out I was not just dyslexic but had ADHD as well it allows me to understand what was happening at a deeper level. Here is the link to the ADHD video I recommend watching - Do you have ADHD: This video will help?

This was a challenge I had growing up. I was in a special English class. I kept getting told I was special and unique. But it was BS. When I learned that - it all changed.

I used to suck at saying no. That movie ‘yes man’ I felt was about me. It’s a common thread for those of us with dyslexia always saying yes. I find it comes from 3 main places so let’s dive in to this episode.

This is a classic but I keep getting reminder how much we all struggle with time and our perception of it. Enjoy!

Sometimes I just want to follow they beat and talk about what is happening in my dyslexic mind. In this episode we talk about the struggle with finding balance, getting out of your comfort zone and using constraints to achieve goals.

Neurodiversity is all about how our minds work differently - whether it is dysleixa, ADHD or one of the many others. In this epoisode i speak with Simone who has been on a quest to understand the mind and learn to reprogram it for success. It's a real interesting interview that goes all over the place from addiction to self sabotage, from branding to owning a bar and everywhere inbetween. I ho...

I used to be the kid who always asked why. But I did not understand that was a dyslexic thing. The need to understand the reason was so important to my motivation. Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our FB group here - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com

In todays episode I have Matt Bird from PublishU. He was diagnosed with dyslexia late in life and had his big aha moments. Like many of us he is an entrepreneur and found a passion for writing books and helping others do the same. In this interview we hear a bit about his story, what school life was like with undiagnosed dyslexia and talk about entrepreneurship & book writing. If you have ever...

Why does anxiety seem to be so enhanced on those with dyslexia? I’m this podcast I answer a question from Mary and give a few tips on what I do. Live while I’m experiencing anxiety. I go through 3 stages of how to get out of anxiety & more. Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our FB group here - https://truthaboutdysl...

Sleep is a biggie. Let’s talk about it and how it plays with dyslexia

As a dyslexic I like many of us can see a great quote or piece of advice and go 'hey that is great advice' then in the blink of an eye, not absorb it and move on. I wanted to do this podcast to talk through 10 great pieces of advice I have in a list that I have not really give the time of day. I have listed these below so you can come back to once you have listened. In the podcast I give s...

Dyslexia is so much more than reading and writing. It's that we favour the right side of our mind. It can create very vivid experiences in our mind that when connected to emotions can cause a lot of challenges. In this pod I share some visual stories that created some intense emotions I needed to push though. I also talk about 2 strategies to help you get through it. Emotion Code practitioners are...

I’m this episode we respond to a listeners challenge. This comes all the way from the UK. It is a struggle known to so many dyslexics that when we get into a fight, we lose ourselves and things just don't work out. I wanted to dig deep and offer a few thoughts. I mention a really great method called the 'Wayne Cook Posture' Donna Eden's work is really great. Can't recommend it...

Ok I came across this recently. Here is an example below of Bionic Reading. Th is  i s  wh at  a   sma ll  blo ck  o f  te xt  loo ks  li ke  wi th  bio nic  read ing.  H ow  d o  y ou  fe el  whi le  read ing  th is?  D o  y ou  wi sh  th is  who le  bl og  po st  w as  writ ten  th is  w ay,  o r  a re  y ou  gl ad  th is  parag raph  i s  alm ost  ov er? Many with ADHD &/or Dyslexia have sa...

I ran into a moment of doubt.. ok maybe tripped over and hit my head on it. Fear bubbled up as it does with my dyslexic mind. Rabbit holes opens up, uncertainty and the idea of just staying still u til something external broke and forced the change. In this pod I explore my challenge and share 2 tools I am using to get over it.