Truth About Dyslexia

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.

This has always been such a key part of my life. Trying to understand what I get out of it has been a different story. But it honestly makes a huge change to my mental health in 3 key ways which I discuss on the pod. Do you find sport helps you? Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our FB group here - https://truthaboutdys...

Chaos for many seems like a dirty word. In this episode we look a little into why self sabotage happens, our need for chaos as dyslexics and how to start creating a balance ration that works for our creative minds. 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 this interview with Pietro Ferracini one of the founders of Focus Pro we dig into his own ADHD & Dyslexia challenges and why he decided he needed a better app for the way he thinks. I use this type of daily planning tool as a dyslexic and it really works. It takes a bit to build the habit but once it's there... it just works. Enjoy! I will look to post the video in our Facebook Group. F...

I'm really enjoying coping strategies. This episode is a bit of a catchall where we talk about states. Little things we can do to break out of those negative states of overwhelm that just seem to .. well.. overwhelm us (god I hate the english language). From showers to butt pinching I share what I do to change my state. #dyslexia #dyslexic #adhd #neurodiversity Support the pod on Patreon &...

Have you ever struggled with your identity? The character you see yourself as? Finding yourself wanting to simplify it but getting stuck on how to do it. I wanted to share a self identity struggle that I'm sure many can relate to. Enjoy. Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our FB group here - https://truthaboutdyslexi...

Something many of us with neurodiversity struggle with. Dyslexia can see us being kind to others, but not giving ourselves much space to get things wrong. When I worked out how to do this it was like a panadol for the soul! 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

AI, Chat GPT and the like seem to be everywhere. But how will this play out for those with dyslexia. In this episode we look at how to use AI for your own work whether you work for someone else or yourself. I think the opportunity coming towards those with dyslexia is massive. Great place to find emerging AI technology that could help you - https://futuretools.io Support the pod on Patreon & g...

Have you heard of Acupressure before? Maybe Acupuncture is more often spoken about? In this podcast we talk about a really simple coping strategy for dyslexia to help retrain your mind out of fight or flight and give you some space to have a more relaxed moment (and life!) I honestly love this topic and it’s not spoken about enough. Trust me it works so well! Daily Routine - Donna Eden - https://w...

Does water matter for someone with Dyslexia? Not a podcast on water... Well luckily it's short, clear and talks about the real challenge those with Dyslexia have with drinking enough water. Hope it makes you all smile :) Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our group here - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com

In this podcast I wanted to do an update on what is working for me and my dyslexic mind. We will cover: How are my 3 consistent health goals going What naming your brain can do for stress 2 supplements I am currently testing in my day to day life Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our FB group here - https://truthaboutdy...

Finally the first interview of the year. I got to catchup with Martin who I interviewed 2 years ago on his work with Dyslexia. In this episode we dive into - Dyslexic burnout at work and how it comes about - The need to enjoy what you do - How dyslexia affects (effects... something like that) communicating with others.  To find out more about Martin Google 'Dyslexia Bytes' on Google and Youtu...

Food, Food ... Food. Not every dyslexic struggles with eating issues but I would say majority of us have used it as a coping strategy at one point or another. I wanted to share some thoughts on how I have learned to use food as a coping strategy. To be honest it is not one of my top ones.... but food can't be ignored so it should be talked about! Let's get into it. Support the pod on Patreon &...

It happened again. I post myself. Why won’t my brain just work. It's so easy to go down the rabbit hole. What if this went wrong? They must think this right? I am so angry at them! The emotion just bubbles up. In this episode we dive in to the Rabbit hole and take a look at what to do about it. Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz...

What does balance have to do with Dyslexia? I used to think nothing. But after the research and testing it in my personal life I realise it can have a massive impact. Support the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia Take our quiz and join our group here - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com