Truth About Dyslexia

Ok... I had a massive dyslexic moment the other day. and it has inspired me to give a pep talk (some say rant) to make us all feel better. Just know I am talking to myself here... but I am sure you will get some goodness from it. 👉 We do a bunch of cool adult dysleixa stuff at https://truthaboutdyslexia.com if you want to come along for the ride.

So i went and saw my dad the other night. Imagine 2 dyslexic minds colliding in space. It can sometimes be great minds think alike, other times chalk and cheese.  But this time we came up with a new way to look at anxiety & comfort zones which I wanted to share :) 

In this update I wanted to talk about the plans we are making at Truth About Dyslexia, where we are going and touch on how setting a few end of year directions has made a massive impact in my dyslexic brain 😃 >> Last podcast before we kick The Confident Dyslexic off - https://tcd.truthaboutdyslexia.com/The-Confident-Dyslexic #dyslexia #dyslexic #adults #adhd #course #confidence #neurodiversity

Do you ever feel like you are getting something right? It is just coming together. Maybe a relationship, a job, a business or your health? Then it feels like you start to jam a stick in the wheels of it and it starts going backwards? I never really put this to the way my Dyslexic/ADHD brain worked until I learned more about it. I have started to see this rear its ugly head recently so a podcast ta...

In today's episode, Stephen talks to Dr Nicholas (Nick) Cummins of Kings College London about his late diagnosis of Dyslexia. We dive into his story from childhood, through to his diagnosis with Dyslexia as an adult pulling out some great pearls of wisdom along the way. It is such an inspiring story to show that those with Dyslexia can do anything. This podcast is also available on our Youtube Cha...

7 things to do to reduce the challenges of Dyslexia. Some days I wake up and it feels like my dyslexia is on high - the challenges, symptoms, issues - whatever you want to call it - they are going full speed. In this episode I look at 7 challenges I have with my Dyslexic mind - some are framed as challenges others as the solution I used to solve them. Enjoy. Find out more about our next courses &...

Ok, my awesome people. We have been getting a bunch of requests for one on one coaching & to ask about our courses. We are about to kick off the next 'Confident Dyslexic Course' on our new app platform (😃 exciting!). In this episode, I talk about what the course is about, why it is so valuable for adults with Dyslexia looking to build their confidence and self-esteem and how you can take part. He...

It's not good enough. Why did I even start? Everything is wrong. I can see every fault in everything - why do you get angry when I tell you that? This used to be one of my very dyslexic patterns that were a bit out of control. It left me frustrated, poorly communicating and worse just sick of people & myself. But why does this affect so many dyslexics? In this podcast, we dive in and look at it. N...

Routines, Routines, Routines are something everyone has on their mind in 2022. We get this question every year and I love to do an updated podcast on it to re-inspire people. I know my mind has its challenges for actually setting strong, lasting routines. It's like it fights it and can feel like an uphill battle. In this pod, I share 3 of my biggest tips and some examples of how I use them.

Another podcast by Vanessa Victor - Thanks for filling in while I'm away! This was videoed and is on our Youtube Channel through the lockdown. It speaks to a common trait we see which is creating in our minds, but not seeing it come to reality. I hope you love this episode!  Subscribe to watch 'My Dyslexic Life' on Youtube here >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eO96kabO3y66aUeaEKbIg Get Your T...

This episode is from Vanessa Victor of My Dyslexic Life - I am away camping - enjoying the summer in New Zealand. In this episode Vanessa talks about the Spelling Myth and how that affects (i spelt that as effects until spell checker helped me) dyslexics! Enjoy! Subscribe to watch 'My Dyslexic Life' on Youtube here >> https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6eO96kabO3y66aUeaEKbIg Get Your ToDo Lists Wor...

In this episode I wanted to walk through the process I go through to set goals for the year. I tell you exactly what I do, my real goals for the year and a few pitfalls along the way! Enjoy.   Get Your ToDo Lists Working in 2022>> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.videoask.com/fzg9j7p5j Get On The Waiting List...

In this episode, I dive into my 2021 goals and what I achieved based on our 'Vision Goal Setting Method' for dyslexics. Amazing looking back and sitting with it. It is a practice I do every year and it is a little different to how others do it. Enjoy! New Mini-Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to be on the pod and share yo...

To me, the title of this podcast sounds like a prison haha! But it is a real challenge that I am noticing in my life. I dig into why it happens, how it presents and a first step to dealing with it. Happy 2022! New Mini-Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.videoask.com/fzg9...

This is an interview from our archives - it was my first ever live interview for the podcast (I was glowing haha). It was also one of the best I did and was great to talk to someone with dyslexia who was truly succeeding in his own creative way. The guest is Mark Bowden (British but is based in Canada). Enjoy! New Mini-Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com...

I am still away on a bit of a brain rest but wanted to bring back this story I recorded 3+ years ago. It made me smile listening to it. I think it is important to realise how hard self-control can be for us. Especially when external situations throw our mind around a bit.  Enjoy. New Mini-Course - The To-Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want...

This is one of the most challenging tasks for Dyslexics. How do you marry the short term activities with the long term outcomes? It feels like an endlessly moving goal.  Sometimes it's fun, other times it is just overwhelming. We go back and forth between the 2. In this podcast from the archive we look at this duality :)   Kick Off The Year Strong - The To-Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses....

As we go through the archives this was a podcast speaking to dyslexic innovator Darius from Scotland. The creator of the Bullet Map Academy. They teach Visual Thinkers how to get their ideas to work together using very visual mind maps. Discover Darius's many aha's he has had on his journey to helping people like us succeed- https://bulletmapacademy.com New Mini-Course - The To Do List For Dyslexi...

This episode is an oldie but a goodie, talking about some key lessons about how our minds work with the understanding of time and Goal Setting. It was first aired in 2020 and I think it deserves a second appearance! Enjoy New Mini-Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.video...

Where has this year gone? Some parts feel like it should have gone quicker, others never ended. All I know is I am mentally beat. Thank you all for the support this year. You are awesome, you are not alone and there are dyslexics like you all over the world doing great things. Enjoy this final dyslexic update for 2021 and hear what is coming next...   New Mini-Course - The To-Do List For Dyslexics...

It's that time of year where we all have so much on. Work, life, family, routines changing, trying to have a break, intense stuff! In this episode, we look at what Dyslexic Burnout is, how you can see it and a few tips on what to do about it. Remember Dyslexia is more than just reading, writing and spelling! New Mini Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/t...

I have popped together a little list of 5 things I do each and every year due to my Dyslexic/ADHD thinking style - How many do you match with? Remember if you love the pod - share & subscribe. New Mini-Course - The To-Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.videoask.com/fzg9j7p5j Get On The...

Do you struggle to value yourself? Especially financially? You are not alone. Many dyslexics have this issue. Be it asking for a payrise, charging in your business or getting paid what you need to be truly happy. In this episode, I dig into the challenges of this topic as it is one that can change your life when you get it right.  New Mini-Course - The To-Do List For Dyslexics >> https://courses.t...

My beliefs, my understanding and my self-driven tests with Addiction and how it lives with my Dyslexia (and/or) ADHD is always interesting to me. For years I saw them as separate. But as I learned more I could see how connected they were - the way you mind works is so so so connected to how you deal with stimulation and addiction. In this podcast I dive in a bit deeper. *To find other podcasts on...

What types of personalities do dyslexics have? In this episode I wanted to talk about the Myers Briggs test and how we show up. Here is the test I talk through on the podcast for dyslexics to try it's free - https://www.16personalities.com ------- New Mini Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics Only $7 >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to be on the pod and shar...