Truth About Dyslexia

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...

Masking, identity, cut and pasting, authenticity.... all things we struggle with as Dyslexic's. Not something many dive deep into. A great question from a listener got me digging deeper into the challenge many with dyslexia have. Enjoy this was a fun one to talk about. New Mini Course - The To Do List For Dyslexics Only $7 >> https://courses.truthaboutdyslexia.com/to-do-list-bingo-special Want to...

If you have dyslexia and/or adhd (they are very close friends). Then you would know that the control of your attention can feel like you are holding a massive fire hose that is being controlled by the water not always you. In this podcast I want to talk about a couple of ways I use to control my dyslexic minded attention and get my Energy to flow in the right direction - even after a short nights...

I love my dyslexic brain & sometimes it needs to do an Update cast. Where I get to share a bunch of different stuff that is interesting me, that I am thinking about and getting lost with. In this podcast I share: - How grateful I am as we finish off 'The Confident Dyslexic' Cohort from October. - Where I am getting stuck with routine in my life + Why it has to change. - The release of To Do List B...

I spoke to 2 dyslexic's yesterday and the same challenge appeared. I see this as probably the most challenging aspect of dyslexia outside the standard reading, writing and spelling. It is how we learn to operate in the world. I wanted to dive in and share some key thoughts about when this serves us and when it doesn't Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.videoask.com/fzg9j7p5...

Should I get an official diagnosis for Dyslexia? In this episode I am not going to talk about where to get one, what type to get and how it works. I am going to dig into the deeper question of should I just self diagnose dyslexia or should I get an actual test done. This question is asked by so many people and I wanted to weigh in. Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.videoas...

Have you ever tried to study for long periods of time, getting distracted at every turn. Maybe it was something tedious at work that frustrated you to no end. Over my years I have learned that I can not learn that way. Not truly learn. Changing habits or truly learning something new comes From experiments that lead to experiences. In this episode I share some gold for dyslexics who find themselves...

Here is our second 'Dyslexia in Brief' Interview - I think the name changes for each of these. Molly shares a bit about her journey with Dyslexia. Thanks for getting up the courage to talk about your dyslexic life. Want to be on the pod and share your story? >> https://www.videoask.com/fzg9j7p5j Get On The Waiting List For Our January Course >> https://tcd.truthaboutdyslexia.com/The-Confident-Dysl...

I'm not sure about you but people talk about being 'grounded' I used to think it that was when planes weren't mean't to take off 😂 But most of the time they were referring to us as humans being grounded. In this episode we dive into a few different techniques I am trying. The second one is really good and has helped with my anxiety so wanted to share. Get On The Waiting List For Our January Cours...

I am sure I do this type of pod every few months - But this one really flowed like absolute gold (in my mind at least 😂 ) These 3 Gifts of Dyslexia are big ones. You may notice some in yourself or maybe not. You may have a feeling about them but not grown them into skills or abilities you are proud of yet. What ever the case. I hope you really enjoy the pod.  Get On The Waiting List For Our Janua...

If you have a mind like mine - you will get this podcast. One thing I keep being reminded of in my life is that we all have a bias. A bias of believing that the people we surround ourselves with make up the greater world. The true fact is.... they don't. But if our minds tried to comprehend that fully they probably would explode. I was reminded recently that not everyone is fully aware of the ADHD...