Stephen Martin

Truth About Dyslexia

The Truth About Dyslexia is back. Hosted by Stephen Martin, this podcast is for adults with dyslexia, ADHD, and neurodiverse brains trying to make sense of work, life, relationships, health, and entrepreneurship. This is not just about reading and spelling. It’s about real life with a brain wired differently. Expect honest stories, practical tools, hard-won lessons, and those “I thought it was just me” moments. No gurus. No hustle culture. Just the truth about dyslexia, ADHD, and doing life your own way.

Author

Stephen Martin

Category

Education

Podcast website

truthaboutdyslexia.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

#updatecast - meds, NLP and a 5 part series 29.03.2021

In today’s episode I’m going to update you on my goals, adhd meds, we talk some NLP and more.

#HPD - 2 Ways To Better Use Your Dyslexic Brain 24.03.2021

We speak a lot about awareness and acceptance. It is vital for all dyslexics to feel & realise they are not alone. It is a gift that allows you to start to move past (it is a process) some of the pain and struggle that you have lived with all your life. But what is on the other side of that? I have been thinking through this for a while, as I learn and filter what I am learning and it has brought...

Feeling like your out of control.. 23.03.2021

Something many Dyslexics say is that they are just feeling out of control, life is not quite as clear as they thought. In this episode we dive into 2 big factors.

Opening Yourself Up To Change 21.03.2021

I Don't know about you but as I get older I am less open to change. I don't mean the little insignificant things, but real shifts in my mindset and growth. It's like keeping your body in shape changes as you get older, so does how your mind works. I wanted to talk through my thinking on this and how it works with our mind and I even make a discovery right at the end. Enjoy my Dyslexic Friends (and...

Moving Past Procrastination! 16.03.2021

Dyslexia & Procrastination. I'm not sure about you but it's like my brain uses the distraction to procrastinate on purpose. I personally think it comes down to 2 reasons why we procrastinate on some things, but then don't on others. Let's dive into this podcast on dyslexia and procrastination. Also - In the podcast, I say my Instagram handle, but as I looked at it I realised I had misspelt it...

Dyslexia In The Workplace with Guy & Suzanne Pope-Mayell 15.03.2021

What an episode. One of the challenges we hear time and time again is around Dyslexia & Work - What does it take to create a dyslexic (or Neurodiverse) friendly environment? I was blown away in this interview by what the Cookie Time in little old New Zealand. We touch on everything thing from Mental Health & Emotional Safety in the workplace all the way through to the small shifts that made the bi...

Authentic vs InAuthentic 14.03.2021

Have you ever felt like you are wearing a mask? Being a Chameleon? Riding the thing grey line? I wanted to raise this as I think a lot of Dyslexic & neurodiverse thinkers will connect with it and need to hear a bit more about it. So let's dive in.

The Best Way To Learn with Dyslexia 10.03.2021

I see a heap of stuff about this for kids. But what happens when you step into adulthood. Dyslexia does not go away 'sadly'. But at the same time animal pictures can only take you so far. In this episode we dig in and look at learning with Dyslexia - What works & what does not as an adult in your job and workplace.

Confident vs Indecisive 09.03.2021

Ever feel one day you are super confident and make decisions you own.... then the next day you can't decide what to have for dinner? It's a real conundrum and makes us feel like something is not right, that we are not really confident and are just faking it. This is a common Dyslexic challenge and I want to tell you a story to see i you can relate.

Routine vs Creative Freedom: The Endless Struggle 08.03.2021

I have a routine in place, but It keeps changing, I'm getting bored by this routine, my creativity is getting stifled because I keep forgetting something. These are things I hear from dyslexics I talk to, and the one in my head. In today's episode, I wanted to talk about the pendulum swing between routine & creative freedom. It is a one many dyslexic adults have to deal with.

Interview with Guy & Suzanne Pope-Mayell 02.03.2021

I am so happy to have managed to get Guy & Suzanne on the pod.  They are shining lights in the New Zealand Dyslexic community, well the neurodiversity community in general. They run the Dyslexia Foundation of NZ, are amazing entrepreneurs and have done so much for schools and kids all around New Zealand and the world. The idea's around how you can support dyslexic children at school and through lo...

The 'Apple Test' 02.03.2021

Ever wondered if you were actually hungry? This is the best test for dopamine I have heard.

Lifestyle By Design - For Dyslexics 28.02.2021

The stuff around you matters. A crude example is if you could not walk then your house would be designed to support your life. With Dyslexia and ADHD the same is true. You need to set your life up to succeed. In this episode Iook into this.

60 Second Vision Update - How To Reach Your Goals 24.02.2021

I wanted to update everyone one the goals I set at the beginning of the year. It has been a whirlwind but I am starting to see it all come together. Trusting in your intuition can be challenging when you have been told how wrong you are for so many years. Unwinding that training is challenging! Looking for a coach? A guide? To help you move forward - Book a free 30 minute session here - https://co...

Dyslexia & Sleep: Round 47b 23.02.2021

Sleep feels like my arch-nemesis. It's something I feel like I start winning at then for whatever reason it fights back. I don't realise it until it's too late! In this episode I want to talk about 1 thing specificly I have started taking that is really helping me out. These things - https://amzn.to/3pIYr9x

Self-Sabotage: Why do I keep doing it? 21.02.2021

If you have Dyslexia &/or ADHD you probably have said to yourself - Why do I keep self-sabotaging myself? Do I hate myself? What I traumatised as a child? Is this just what was meant to happen to me? As I dig deeper into my own mind and see it from new perspectives I see it this way. Reach out to me at https://truthaboutdyslexia.com

#Updatecast - You are not alone, It's ok to accept help & new perspectives 18.02.2021

Updatecast is my dyslexic way of letting you in on what's going through my head, what I am working on and how hearing it from this perspective - could help you. In this podcast I dive deep into my mind and some of the perspective shifts (penny drops) I am experiencing.

Overcoming Stubborn Dyslexicness 17.02.2021

Do you feel you have a stubborn side? So others say it to you? You’re not alone. In this episode let’s look at why and the 3 questions I ask myself that reduces it!

Dyslexic Tripping 14.02.2021

.. not that kind of Dyslexic tripping... I wanted to share my experience today of getting to the airport. One thing I get a lot is it’s important to know others think like you. So do you think like this?

Stimulants vs Addictions: There Is A Difference 09.02.2021

I wanted to follow up my podcast the other day on stimulants and how our mind needs them. The need is real, you are using them whether you are conscious of them or not. So how do you recognise them and start to adjust what you are doing with them.  The image I refer to in the podcast can be found here - https://www.patreon.com/posts/47339924

Dyslexia and Balance 09.02.2021

Do people with Dyslexia have an issue with Balance? Could improving your balance actually help your dyslexia or ability to focus your abilities? I dive into this new topic (for even me) to share what I am learning and testing on my self.

Stimulants - The Good, The Bad and The 'hey maybe' 07.02.2021

As I keep my direction this year it is a year of facing my anxiety head-on - changing beliefs that have kept me trapped (read: stubborn dyslexic brain). I want to stand in the mirror at the end of the year and breath naturally and happily that I am relaxed! In this episode we talk about: Dyslexia ADHD Meds Caffiene Stimmulants & more.....

Explaining Neurodiversity & Churros 03.02.2021

How does a hard conversation and a popular Mexican dessert make it onto a podcast about Dyslexia. Well you are just going to have to listen to it aren't you lol :0  

Dyslexia & Intuition - Is this why we overthink? 03.02.2021

Today's episode is a real riff of an episode. You know when a couple of musicians get together and create amazing music just by flowing. I've been taking time to let my intuition shine a bit more these days and wanted to just see what comes out from talking about it. I really wonder if this could be the reason many of us overthink.. so much.

#updatecast - Life, Meds, Addictions & the book I am listening too 01.02.2021

An update cast is an update on my journey. What's happening, what I am trying and learning and more. So enjoy my interesting dyslexic story. If you want to grab the book/audio book I spoke about in this episode click here - https://amzn.to/3oDta7A

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