Welcome to The Truth About Dyslexia podcast, up to 20% of the population being dyslexic (at some level) - I wanted to share my journey, what I am learning, doing and understanding to see if it can help other adult dyslexics.This is not the reading and writing stuff but what it actually means. Enjoy.
Do you find you take things to the heart? Usually the negative stuff more than the positives in this episode I wanted to share a tool that shifted …
In this episode, I go through my tailored 'LA to New York' visual planning tool on how to reach your goals. I have not talked about this for an age …
Change of scenery, change of life - anyone else get into those times where life feels locked in the same grind?
You are not alone. If you are like …
In today's episode, we speak to Siobahn from Newcastle. At the age of 35, she was diagnosed with dyslexia. We talk about life, family and her journey to her diagnosis.
It is a great conversation - Dyslexics learn through …
Do you ever feel like you can’t read your bodies signals? You eat too much or too little. You take to long to realise you are too cold or hot? In …
How the dyslexic and neurodiverse brain gains success is not glow we are taught at school. In this episode let’s look at how we can find success in …
Do those commas need to be there? Who really knows right.
In this episode, I wanted to share the stack of supplements I take. These have all made it well past the trial stage and I recommend them to people depending …
My dyslexic, energy sapped lows can be tough! My brain goes into tired - I don’t really care mode and slows down. I was not sure if I wanted to share this but I got off my bean bag and recorded it as it is important to …
I wanted to share how I have designed my life. Give you a sneak peek into what works for me and others that are neurodiverse. With the way my …
As an adult I wanted to give CBD oil and THC oil a go to see if it can help with the challenges of Dyslexia. For the neurodiverse brain. I find my …
I wanted to share some thoughts on the emotional side of dyslexia. I feel lost of us are very visual emotional creatures so let’s talk about how it shows up at work.
Can long-term visualizing get a bit overwhelming? It can take time to trust yourself enough. In this episode, we dive into a shorter-term goal-setting practice that works for me.
I also talk through some ADHD & …
One of the benefits of Dyslexia is that your preference for visual perception over symbolic is that you are drawn to visual stimulous. We can all be …
Recent months I have had people ask e for my story. I like to redo it every year or so as it changes. Different facts get spoken about, key pieces embellished. If you have heard it. It is worth a listen if you are new - …
For a dyslexia podcast you talk a lot about ADHD and Autism. Well it’s because this pod is about people. Real people. People who don’t fit in 1 box, they cross over the lines.
Ever feel burnt out? Like you just want to lay on the couch? I do. I find myself making it worse. It becomes a spiral.
I saw Dan post on LinkedIn that he had just been diagnosed with ADHD and reached out. So many of our listeners have a mixture of Dyslexia, ADHD, and some Autism.
So it is great to hear how someone went from wondering …
Not sure about you but some days I like to get super creative and cook, other days if I don't have a food routine my diet blows up ... completely.
Finding a balance is key, and forgiving yourself of your mistakes is …
Will dyslexics & those with ADHD get long covid more than others? Why are we so bad at resting when we are sick? What do you do when you get a …
In today's episode, I get Jimmy Franklin back on from New Jersey.
We riff about dyslexia, some of the common challenges, and duality. Being on either side of the bell curve. We touch on those tired dyslexic days and …
My dyslexic brain seems to have a faulty on/off switch. Sometimes I get lots of sleep, other times no where near enough.
Does dyslexia effect how many tasks we can do at one time? In this episode we look and where the concept of multi tasking came from and how …
What do I have to do next? Should that not be done by now? Why do they want me in that meeting? Let’s look at how we as dyslexics can struggle with …
I wanted to talk about a feeling I’m experiencing in my life. That uneasy feeling when things are going right… that leads to you know what.
Have you tried Nootropics? Do you know much about them? Can they help with Dyslexia?
In this episode, I share my experience with trying to help my dyslexia & calming my visual neurodiverse mind. One of the big …
The question we get asked al the time. When you realise you may have dyslexia what do you do next? A diagnosis may help but does it actually fix your life? To find more about our upcoming course visit …
I was in the mood to share where truth about dyslexia is, the merger with remarkable minds and share a stumbling block I fell over last week.
Jimmy reached out having been a lister of the Truth About Dyslexia Podcast.
We love telling our listeners stories and this one was an interview that …
Time is the devil, it sneaks up on us and does not play ball with the way our minds work. This was never so obvious as today.
This podcast is dedicated to dyslexic business owners, entrepreneurs and those with a side hustle. We think differently and once we get going we can …
If any dyslexic tells you they don’t have bad days …. They are lying. Those days where everything feels like too much. My one today was tough and I wanted to talk through it. To do list bingo - …
An article on ADHD in our countrywide newspaper sparked me off this week. Did you ever feel like you are just lazy? I used to and here is what I have discovered.
Day 5 of being locked down, out of energy and just feeling a bit low. Though I would share this experience as I know I’m not alone in feeling this …
I can be so Unreasonably stubborn. Then other times I fold like towel straight out the dryer. Is this a dyslexic thing? Let’s get into it and I share …
An oldie but a goodie. Holly has come down with the 'vid' so this pod is coming out a little late. It is a recap of an old podcast I really liked. …
Could Will Smiths Dyslexia played a part in the the famous Oscar slap? If it did how and why would it manifest like that? Dyslexia appears in a bunch …
I hear this from dyslexics and those with ADHD. People feel like they were born broken, wrong or even the D word. I don’t buy it, but I get why people do. In this episode I want to share my energy in this topic.
Does dyslexia stand in the way of you not being able to feel grateful?
Gratitude can be hard at the best of times for me at least. My mind is …
Jody from Canada asks - My question is regarding dyslexia and imposter syndrome.
I recently found out (by pure chance) that there is a very high probability that I am dyslexic... although my wife thought it was obvious …
We had a question from Joanie about parenting kids with dyslexia. I have a guest in mind I do need to reach out to for this but here are a few tips form my experience.
I wanted to share a pod I did like 2 - 3 years ago. I was bouncing with energy and this pod really touches on some stuff I don't talk about enough anymore.
Being conscious of how I have grown in the last 3 years I want …
In today's podcast, I answer a listener's question on Routines. I want more questions guys - no question is too simple, crazy or weird!. I hope you love it and you can ask a question.
You can send me a voice message via …
I had one of these yesterday. It is why the podcast is late.
Everything just fell apart. I got overwhelmed, stressed and was using Will Power to …
In this episode, I talk about what I learned shaving the other morning. I wanted to share a thought or 2 on how and why this happened.
#dyslexia #dyslexic
I wanted to give my dyslexic point of view on this one. I am on and off when it comes to morning routines and I am about to jump back on the horse.
I pop out a few gems about my own dyslexia in the podcast and It's all …
Thank you's, Celebrations & Stories - This episode is thanks to all the listeners out there, the guests and people who kept my spirits high. It's been a ride so far and here's to getting 1 million downloads and …
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 …
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 …
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 😃
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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 …
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 …
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 …
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 (😃 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 - …
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 …
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 …
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:
- …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
I wanted to do an episode talking about my journey through work, self employment and business ownership.
I hear from many dyslexics, those with ADHD and/or very visual minds - how much they get stuck in place. I think …
In todays episode i want to dive into that feeling we get when we step into a room. Maybe that energy is tough and challenging and other times it can be warm and welcoming.
It's a feeling that we can not always label. I …
Update cast today I talk about what is happening in my day to day life, what I am learning about energy and the supplements that help my dyslexia. What have I stuck with and what has gone?
Link to the Charge book I am …
Dyslexia is a label. It is a label that with it brings a set of common traits.
One of those traits is many of us have much much much more more …
Everything these days feels like 5 'daily habits to x' or 10 steps to that. It's endless. Where should you apply your attention? What really helps …
What is Dyslexia Awareness Month? Does it actually matter?
What can you do to help the community without spending every waking minute on it.
I also share a technique I use to get people interested without forcing it on …
Ever felt like you start something.. a business, job, relationship...or something else and just as it starts to build momentum you jump out?
I wanted to talk about it - as I used to feel that way so wanted to share that …
In today's episode I wanted to dig deep into why we created 'The Confident Dyslexic' course - what's it about and more. I think it is so important to get a feel for it, what are the different options and more.
Get in …
Anyone else find the social media rabbit holes? A stray comment here, an unloved post there.
I had an experience and it really got me taking time out …
4 Video Series on Building Confidence as a Dyslexic - Vanessa
This is the entree to our full course - The Confident Dyslexic
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Now not everyone is like this outwardly. But I find myself being super independent. I struggle to ask for help and it has really started going across my mind.
I wanted to talk it out so guess who gets to listen ... you …
First ever mini format interview. This was suggested by a few listeners. Thank you Ashley from the U S of A for being out first.
All dyslexic's have a story & a voice. Ashley speaks so well and listen out for....
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Being Grounded & Present. Sounds like a mixture of doing something naughty at school & a Christmas Tradition.
Oh the english language.
I am …
Felt broken today - So as the day escaped me I wanted to record a podcast while being at the mercy of the energy vampires. I find with my dyslexia & ADHD it is super tough when I just am out of energy.
It's like a …
Today I wanted to do a bit of an update cast. Touching on a few different topics.
- Stress vs Boredom: A dyslexic challenge many of us have.
- Alcohol …
You ask how does he fit that in about 14 minutes of recordings.. Many times I ask the same thing but that can be our dyslexic talent.
This episode is …
In todays episode - I just talk about how I am feeling.
I'm in my head, too many pots on the boil & just that overwhelmed feeling is appearing. I wanted to share and be real with you all. I wanted to also share what …
Ok awesome people. I have a special guest for you. Holly my fiance is on the Pod. We talk about some of the things we are loving in our fun and …
Do you use supplements to help with you Dyslexia (and/or ADHD)?
I think we have all tried a few over the years. I wanted to talk about what I do on a …
Hey my tribe, my people that get the dyslexic way and are opening their eyes to how it effects them.
I wanted to do an Updatecast talking about my journey and experiences at the moment. I have been dealing with a bunch …
I have had this request a bit recently to interview other awesome Dyslexic's. So when one pops out of the shadows - I locked him down for a story telling session.
What I love about this story is the other side - on the …
I wanted to put my Steve-ra-damus hat on today. To look at where Dyslexia is going in the next 20 years.
How will schools be?
What will it look like to …
Work & Employer challenges are really common - we get the question a lot. I decided to go talk through a story, a lesson and some tips to help you out. I hope you enjoy it.
A few dyslexia resources are listed below.
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I don't usually release coaching calls with clients but Allison has kindly allowed me to :)
Her story is like so many I hear, so you will probably relate to some or all of it. This is much longer than a usual dyslexia …
A question I never really had when I was younger was - Do I also have ADHD? It honestly never crossed my mind. For me personally I realised it was part of who I am when a friend asked to grab a coffee and find out more …
In this latest series we have talked about dyslexia, the traits and challenges that we deal with. But how does it show up in what we are seeing with …
Do you sometimes feel hopeless at taking credit? Really accepting that you have done something super well? Is it more likely that you don't really sit with how awesome you are and just run to the next thing?
Maybe you …
Ever feel like the perfectionist of the year - like every year? Are you like super hard on yourself when things don't work out?
Is the picture of perfection so clear in your mind - when you don't meet it you feel like …
A really common challenge with Dyslexia is the over thinking & over feeling side of life. It can be misunderstood and is rarely connected to the dyslexic mind.
But as you start to see the coronation it will open …
In this episode we look into dyslexia in adults. We talk about Reading, Writing & all that stuff (spelling, tracking and more).
We dig into …
Dyslexia - What does it actually mean?
You may be thinking is he just going to talk about spelling, reading & writing? We already know that.
Many of you will be thinking... maybe he has a few things up his sleeve …
Adult Dyslexia is one of the biggest hidden challenges I believe in the world today. Many people live with it undiagnosed, comparing themselves to …
The present moment, over thinking - trapped in my head. My head sometimes seems like a prison, me like a robot and like I am not in control. But …
Fruaahhhhhh I shouted as a came back down the hill from my walk… my earphones glitching on every third step… this day was feeling like a runaway day already….
I feel I should have done this podcast ages ago. We went through a pandemic right. Took a common cold for me to see it from a new perspective (oh I …
I spent an hour at a 5 year olds school. I explain more in the podcast about the new ways of teaching, how to stay concious and whats coming up on …
In a recent coaching session - i had a little Aha moment. A realisation about being present in my dyslexic mind. It is one of the reasons I value coaching & helping people is that with every session I grow.
I found …
In todays episode I wanted to share a story of a little fight me and Holly got into over the weekend. I have tried to use an easy to listen to story …
Have you ever had a conversation start up in your head? Unannounced its like 2 people are role playing in your mind. Some times it's super noticeable …
I find myself in a bunch of dyslexic facebook groups - Just watching. I love seeing the questions, the deep thoughts but more often than not I see a bunch of very very early - surface level challenges.
Now I understand …
Hey my awesome dyslexics. In this episode i wanted to touch on some stuff in my life I am dealing with, a few notes on the pod it's self and where the Truth About Dyslexia is looking to go over the years to come!
Dyslexics are wired differently. Would you agree?
One of the key strings that ties everything together is - Time.
In this episode I want to chat about …
I had a moment of reflection today. An experience happened where I handled it in such a 360 degree way. It showed how I am applying learnings in my life into the real world.
This podcast is about the Dyslexic (right …
I am seeing this more and more every day in our support group and others on Dyslexia. Is that dyslexia?
What it says to me is how little the public knows about it. I want to dive into this loaded question and pose …
Ever had those days where your brain is like - no. Not today.
It has a mind of it's own right. It can be hard to see why this happens and you just …
As I passed the mechanic shop today - I caught a glimpse of my dyslexic mind firing on all cylinders. It was like I was out of my body watching what my mind was telling me. Maybe it was a belief I have - or maybe it is …
How do Dyslexics learn the best? Many of us at school, in work, in life are personal development junkies. It's like a drug to learn more. Not always …
In this episode we dive into Gavin's experience in being promoted to Principle of a tertiary institution. Not many people think those with ADHD or …
How many times have I beaten myself. Not physically but mentally. If anything I feel like a bully to myself. It effects my confidence.
Dyslexia maybe …
In this episode i wanted to touch on the Over/Under effect. When we start to change we sometimes go too far in that change that it takes something happening to really come back from it and find the balance.
This is …
I'm not 100% sure the ' ' in the title are in the right place but hey. Who cares really. In today's episode we dive into the Procrastination Trap that catches up with many dyslexics. Why do we do it? What is the actual …
After a mad day I wanted to talk to my Dyslexic Listeners. I have had one of those days where my words get muddled. My brain and mouth are not lining up in what I am trying to say and it is a bit tyring! Let's dive into …
Ever wonder if a todo list is helping you or not? That your dyslexic mind wants to run free and change the world and todo lists are a thing created by the 'man' to keep us trapped?
Well in this episode we dive into …
So lucky to get this opportunity to interview Dr Hallowell - One of the world leading experts on ADHD.
*We touch on the differences between ADHD, Dyslexia and High Functioning Autism - his views on how it all works.
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Hey awesome dyslexic peeps (and their advocates). Today's podcast is a bit of an update cast with what I am looking at with the pod going forward, I …
Is it only dyslexics that self sabotage? How do you see what is really going on? How often does it happen to you? 🤔 This is so common that you are not alone. Dig deeper into what really matters on self sabotage - I …
This is a 'BIG' one.
Dyslexia is said to be all about reading, writing and spelling. But for those in the know.. we know it is more. We have an intuition about it.
In this episode I want to talk about the biggest …
Sometimes in the past I feel like I have not really been able to match up the effect with the steps before it (cause). The more steps involved the …
So on the weekend I was getting my game on with the family. Connect 4, memory and some Jenga. Playing the game with Holly's daughter really got me …
Many dyslexics have super visual minds. It can be powerful but also can create stories that don't really help us in the real world. This is the first …
This was a super hard episode to record - It was not the episode I set out to record this morning I can tell you that! I decided to hold myself to …
In this episode i want to dive into a couple of Anchors I use to change my state quickly. It's early days in testing this but I am sticking to it and really liking the outcome. Especially the sleep anchor for my over …
Ever have those days where you just feel like you failed. Like am I broken? Is this dyslexia or was I just a mistake? - Now that might sound harsh but we really do have those days.
If you have then this technique has …
Now... I'm not going to say Dyslexics are the only one with confidence issues. They are natural for all humans. But how we deal with them can be a little bit different.
I have said it before if Neurotypical people are …
In this episode I get a chance to talk to Jimi Hunt - He is locked down in a hotel trying to get back into New Zealand from Mexico (sounds like the plot to a far fetched movie).
We talk about mental fitness vs mental …
In today’s episode I’m going to update you on my goals, adhd meds, we talk some NLP and more.
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Ever wondered if you were actually hungry?This is the best test for dopamine I have heard.
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 - …
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!
.. 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?
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 …
Do people with Dyslexia have an issue with Balance? Could improving your balance actually help your dyslexia or ability to focus your abilities? I …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
In today's episode I speak with Stefan Liner.
He is a creative filmmaker & author and we talk about his journey with Dyslexia. Lot's of little discoveries along the way as we chat that will help you along on your …
Dyslexic moments & how I deal with them. This one happened to me today, through me for 6 and had me biting my lip. I want to share what happened …
She screamed at me and her mother, it was a phrase we had heard 24 times that day. I know can be one of the phrases that holds us back and we don’t …
I got this question out of a Dyslexia Support group and it is a good question. We live by stories and lived experiences but struggle with writing. Is it possible to get that idea's out of your head and contribute in …
Priorities have always been painful for my dyslexic mind. What is more important? Should I just consider my feelings or 25 other peoples and their …
As you become more aware of yourself and what dyslexia actually means you will see repeating patterns in your personality. They are sometimes subtle and sometimes the opposite. I want to pose the idea that maybe we take …
You know those days where your mind goes into anxiety, overthink mode - You can't stop it, feels like you are out of control of the ship. I tried …
Ever feel like your brain just does not have the same system for beliefs, see what is actually true & what it really values? I think our brains do work differently and it appeared in a couple of places this week.
Every year I think. This year can't be as interesting, fun & crazy as the last can it? Every year I surprise myself. Already I am running into challenges, making discoveries and more. I go a bit off-topic in this …
One of the challenges I have is my mind running off like a Rabit with a crack addiction. It can be tiring especially when you are tired. So what is the little hack I use that's easy to remember when you need to focus …
Addiction and anxiety go hand in hand. They may not be the reason you start an addiction but can keep you trapped, feeling you can not escape. The way the dyslexic mind does no help either. I am going to go into what I …
Australia has not caught on fire so that is a good start - I wanted to share how I am feeling walking in to 2021, how my head is racing off and some of the big obstacles i am tackling myself and will be sharing through …
A wrap up of the end of the year. How I am feeling after my break and what I feel is to come in 2021 for Truth About Dyslexia. Thanks to all my listeners. So much love.
What a gift to be taking some time off to wind down. It has me thinking about what 2021 will mean to me and what I am going to share on the journey in 2021 to add value to your life. Thanks for the people who have …
Woof - the dog barks as it snaps at the lead. Chasing a cat, peeing on a tree or wanting a laydown. I had a really impactful moment this morning as I …
One of my favourite interviews of the year - Must have been my Christmas Present. Speaking with Brent was amazing we talked about everything from finding out he was dyslexic, the misdiagnosis problem, relationships, …
Focus has been a struggle this last month - a million things grabbing my dyslexic attention. It's like everyone goes mad leading up to Christmas, …
2020 has been a crazy one - I wanted to talk about the next steps as we run into a new year, what I am going to be doing & our new 'Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet' Course. It's our first mini-course for Dyselxic's so …
Do you accept yourself for having Dyslexia? Or do you find yourself doing it publically then beating yourself up on the inside? This is so common. I wanted to just talk through my thinking on this as it is one of the …
I wanted to share the presents I love to get & the ones I don't. See how many match with what you like and if we have the same patterns.
We will all have our pet challenges with Dyslexia. But this one is one that gets me to this day - it reaches into my soul and even if I look ok on …
Hard love is what we need. Do you ever think that when you are backed into a corner you can work out how to talk yourself out of it? Somehow your …
Ever felt like you have fallen into a whole and it’s hard to get out. In this episode I get how I’m feeling off my chest and share a few tips (I’m …
So one of my visualisations with Holly this year was to renovate her bathroom. I wanted to share the story as were deep in the process. What’s worked …
What actually is Dyslexia? I have always found it strange that Dyslexia is defined by its symptoms and not its cause. You don't say a broken arm is defined by not being able to do bicep curls do you - it's defined by …
At my parents birthday party I was reminded of how my mind works. I have not felt this way in a long time so wanted to share. This is a really candid episode done after a few beers but in the spirit of being my true, …
Many of us have toyed around with mind maps over the years. You may have really enjoyed them or just fiddled with them. In this episode, I talk to the premier expert in mind mapping for Dyslexics Darius Namdaran.
We dig …
Have you struggled to make a massive shift in your life? You think about it and go 'I really want that' but then the dyslexic overthinking kicks in, you get overwhelmed and you go back to doing what you have always …
Now one of my dyslexic listeners must have come up with a time machine right? We are out of the box thinkers and inventors. So I thought while I wait for my turn in the time machine I needed to come up with 3 things I …
In lockdown or going into one? At some point, you will. I chat with Gavin in Melbourne about how to deal with being locked inside like puppy and …
Dyslexia stems from your brain's preference for using visual processing over symbolic processing. It has a raft of benefits but also challenges. Each …
Dyslexia, Exams & Study - Sounds like a nightmare to many of us. Our brains are not wired for standardised testing right - we are not robots. None of us will put Google out of a job for storing data right. We are …
On my walk today I started listening to an audio book to improve my coaching. I am always looking at new ways to get through to people and I really liked this story about overthinking. When our thoughts come into …
I have really had a few challenges with focus recently - my plate is nice and full (which I used to hate) now I accept but it does not always make it …
One of the biggest challenges for me is keeping my dreams front of mind. In a busy world my focus gets taken by every passing car. I feel like a dog with my head out the window. How can simply tracking the smallest …
The world is a bit mad, its a little nuts. With our minds all running off what can we recognise in ourselves and lives to give us that moment of peace we need to be the best version of ourselves.
In todays episode I talk with Rich Sanchez based in the US of A. We talk about his time at Disney, his Dyslexic story and talk about employment and using our dyslexic skills in a job interview. Enjoy!
People say reading, writing and spelling is our biggest challenge. But let's be honest with a bit of technology we can solve that one. It's not easy …
I'm not cupid any means, I have tripped through relationships, made mistakes and learned a lot over the years. But as I understand dyslexia (really …
What I love about this community is the care and intention to help others - but it can be tough - do you know enough? will you break someone 😂? What can you do to make an impact? I have a few ideas that may just help …
I have always wanted to do this. Have a drink with a fellow dyslexic and talk about all things neurodiverse. Honestly I had a lot of fun doing this and I hope you enjoy it we touch on - Dyslexia & Adhd, hacks we use …
Ever had one of those weekends where you are up, down and spinning around? I did this weekend. It was like the weather on an island. It changes from rain to wind to sun all in the matter of a few hours and then back …
One of the challenges that never gets spoken about is the Dyslexic challenge with Time ⏰ It is not natural to us, we understand it intellectually but not always how we work best with it. I'm also not just talking about …
As Dyslexics we don't just think outside the box - we kind of live there. It's why we love meeting other dyslexics as it's like we are all tuned into the same wave length. But many of us have been taught 'how' to do …
Dyslexia is a learning preference, so how do you use your preferences to shape what you truly want? As the year comes to an end (what a year right) I …
If you are a parent of dyslexic child you know it can be tough to see them come home from school sad and feeling like they failed. Lois Letchford …
As I walked and that message arrived I wondered how my dyslexic mind could see so much in such a short time. It could run down rabbit holes, create …
As we grow the Truth About Dyslexia myself, Vanessa & Becky went on a road trip to Wellington, New Zealand to hear from speakers, meet others in the dyslexia community and see what is happening in the space. I …
Emails can be a brain ache. Trying to work out what you want to say, spelling it right and sometimes you can even feel a bit of shame when sending something you know is not 100% right.
In this podcast I talk about 5 …
Dyslexia and Anxiety are very very close friends. Our minds are a mixture of warriors & worriers (see what I did there). As I sat down this morning with a cup of coffee I remembered back to the stress of having so …
When I first had the penny drop about what dyslexia really meant (at about 32) It was an awakening. It felt like I had loaded up the awareness gun and was telling everyone I thought was dyslexic - that they were. It did …
I got to speak with Martin Bloomfield to talk Dyslexia. He is about to finish his Masters Degree and we talk about dyslexic life, learning and writing those giant essay's that get many dyslexics stuck.
Many of us define smart as we have been told. The people who can spell and write well. I call BS on this. Let's dive into the 3 biggies that I think …
I want to feel... X, I want to be.... Y, I want to feel normal - all phrases we say to ourselves on a regular basis. It gets a bit tiring. We start …
I wanted to give my regular listeners and update on what we are doing for the Truth About Dyslexia to create a bigger impact in the dyslexia world …
Job interview? Sitting your drivers test? Maybe you want to speak on stage (or these days a Zoom). Many dyslexics find there brain run off in 10 different directions, create stories of failure in your head before you …
Does anyone else have those moments where you are watching something a bit mindless - to give yourself a chuckle, and then you hear one line. A line you have never considered before but it was what you needed to hear in …
I just got a new toy that I have fallen in love with - not only is it quite cost effective but the applications with dyslexia could be stunning.
So I was walking 🚶🏻♂️ this morning and came across a real dyslexic situation. That feeling of being judged by someone.. someone you have never spoken to, met or even care about...
By 21 she has spoken on stage at multiple conferences, helped get government legislation in South Dakota for Dyslexia and has a really bright future …
Topics we listen to but struggle to change - My dyslexic mind runs away and struggles to find peace and it struggles even more to admit I need help. If you want help through the Right Siders Tribe visit …
Really practical podcast today teaching a technique that will help you remove that stress from being down, and help you settle when you get over excited.
Someone says something that triggers an emotion.... before you know it 40 scenarios have Been created in your mind, your overwhelmed and flooded with …
Dyslexic or not we all struggle to maintain habits. But if you have dyslexia you will have different hurdles to jump. Let’s dive in to these.
How did a bottle of oil.. spark a realisation of how to get and support someone with dyslexia :) Let’s dive in like an Olympic swimmer 🏊♀️ going …
I talk 💭 to myself in words... not just pictures.. how does that work? I get asked this a lot by dyslexics so thought it was time to go on on a fun and creative tangent on it :)
So I had an experience on Sunday and it really shined torch 🔦 a light on common challenge we have as dyslexics . It al started with a pair of 🕶
So many challenges appear in our lives and how we sea with them can help or hinder us. I want to talk about stormy weather and share what I am trying.
My dyslexic brain 🧠 is not in love with the word organisation. Some days I feel I can do it like a boss.. other days I just want to hide. Here are a few things I’m doing at the moment to take back my time.
Maybe your dyslexic brain will not play ball at an exam? Maybe you want to stop eating a certain type of food. What ever the case is we can use our senses to help us move further.
Feel like you’re always after control? Your dyslexic mind is seeking that sense of safety. It’s like holding on to something so tightly.
Dyslexics are amazing internal story tellers - it’s actually how we operate best. But left unchecked it can cause a lot of negative emotions. I talk about a small story I caught my dyslexic brain running off into.
Been a while since I have share what I am trying and that is working for me and Dyslexia. So enjoy :)
Energetic fun one today with 3 points that have jumped up front of my mind today. Hope they help you all :)
Relationship podcast - something that happened last night on date night that we as Dyslexics should all be really conscious of - we may h sweat and …
I wanted to share a few points on momentum and maintaining drive in your life and moving forward and I have a big thank you in this episode too.
I have known Bill for years and we have always connected. Bill found out he was dyslexic at a much later stage but it all made sense. We talk about communication tips, speaking from stage (a touch) and acceptance. …
Have you ever been stuck in a problem and tried to solve it for wayyyy to long. To a point where it feels so big you are trapped? I have. So I wanted …
I had a thought... it maybe nuts... or it may make pure sense and give a touch of relief.
Great question from the groups. Many of us can get that excited, Adrenalin rush that makes us mince our words - I wanted to share my thoughts on how I deal with it.
I love hearing stories of people like me and you, who have Dyslexia. Darren was diagnosed at 36, but always new he was dealing with challenges. In this Interview we laugh about what he did on a job application to get an …
Being an Adult with Dyslexia can be challenging. My mind runs off in 1000 directions - but here is a visual tool I love to use to step back in to my …
This was raised in our Facebook group the other day and I wanted to respond on the podcast as it raised some interesting points.
I want your thoughts - would this interest you to listen to? Does it speak to you?
Adults across the world are being diagnosed as Dyslexic. What do you do next? What does it really mean? And why do they give you a brick of text with …
How do you find your way to that big emotional vision in your head? It can feel overwhelming planning your future but I have a message for all the …
Confidence is the number one challenge for adult dyslexics it keeps us stuck... but what if we are just looking at it from the wrong angle?
I need your help? Can you spare 5 mins - I explain all in this podcast
Ever tried to change a habit? But fell flat on your face? Is your overthinking dyslexic brain getting in the way? What 1 change can you make in your life to see a super shift?
We sat on the couch, her eyes 👀 looking at me waiting for a response. Without spurting off non-sense I decided to picture what it was like and how I felt and this realisation I am going to talk about today - made a …
Https://tribe.rightsiders.or is live. In this podcast I touch on the journey and a lesson I have learned along the way.
Excited, nervous, happy, want to hide under the bed - the tribe is launching today so I wanted to share a few cool things.
Thought I would share my experience this morning - speaking on the topic of Right- brained communication (dyslexia/adhd/etc..) 1 big lesson and a lot …
What next? What’s important? Why am I even doing that? Man I’m sick of running around like the Tasmanian devil after being neutered! We have all had times where these questions appear, so I wanted to share a thought or …
You have probably heard me talk about the Right Siders Tribe but what really is it, why have we put so much time & passion into it and what …
Shona reached out to share her story to help empower women with Dyslexia. She is strong, switched on and has battled the challenges we all have and …
As I am still on my dopamine - habits buzz. I wanted to run through what I am studying and simplify some of the recent learnings. If you think better …
Dyslexia screening has always been a challenge. Be it a text based quiz or a super expensive session if you can find a time to be diagnosed. But what …
Who would have thought - these words could mean 2 different things. On a drive yesterday this phrase was brought up and it got me thinking about how …
Mind running off? Used to it, but tired of it at the same time? What can you do to shift or break the cycle? What I do is a little tactic called a moment of Bliss and I wanted to share it with my Dyslexic and ADHD tribe …
Wanted to share what I am working on, learning and more in an updatecast.
First interview we have done for a while. This is a longer than usual episode where I interview a member of the 'Adult Dyslexia Secrets' group and we …
Ever feel like your mind controls you, rather than you controlling your mind? Tony Robbins talks a lot about this technique but will it work for the …
Many of us live the life of a wave, up and down, up and down - that is something we learn to accept. But how can these spikes slip in to your long term dreams and impact them. Let’s dive in.
Everyone can have challenges with compromise, but what are our specific challenges and how can we overcome them?
In this episode we talk story(Hawaiian expression) about Jill and how she showed me how a small hinge can swing a big door.
What is a rut? How can you get stuck in one? And how do you escape from one?
Let’s dig in to a communication podcast on how we listen. A few things have come up recently and I wanted to talk through it
How I prioritise my day, why I don’t think we are great at multi tasking and a few thoughts on creating to do lists that you actually do!
I get asked a lot about how to fix dyslexia at work, tell your boss about it and more on the same topic.. but is that always the real problem?
Communication can feel like our biggest weakness. We can feel stupid, misunderstood and is it worth it? Let’s look at it.
Few stories, couple of tangents but also a clear message around awareness. Enjoy.
How does the external world effect your inner world. Does it put you out of alignment? Do things that seem so simple have a massive impact? Let’s dive into this one.
Got my story on in this podcast. Here is what I learned from binging Netflix 😂. A little known American Indian phrase and a team that learned how to win!
The funny story at the start made me laugh at how my mind works. Enjoy!
Something that has been on my mind recently I just wanted to share with the community - maybe you feel the exact same way?
My mind went off on a tangent this morning to look at solving a challenge I have and I wanted to share that stream of consciousness - you may just …
How did knocking hover a tooth brush give me a crazy level of insight into how blame and over reaction effect the dyslexia and adhd minds.
I wanted to double down on this concept with more clear examples as it’s so important in my life and I know it will help others with Dyslexia and ADHD apply positive action towards the change they want and the direction …
One day your a saint, next day you want to curl up in the fetal position. Our chaotic form of balance and a vision I had on how it effects us.
How you can use that visual creative mind to build new tools into your identity. Love this tool for people with adhd and dyslexia.
Love sharing what is going on in my chapter of life. The tight rope that is balance has been playing a big part at the moment and I wanted to throw out the theory I’m playing with. Enjoy.
I wanted to touch on the topic of acceptance and community.. the value it brings to our lives and why it is a game changer.
Upgrading habits vs changing them - could it work for the adhd and dyslexic brain? 🧠 It’s worth a bloody try!
Had a bit of a moment of realisation this morning after being asked a simple question. It might be something you struggle with and don’t realise why..let’s dive deep
Beat our selves up is an art to us, we move faster than others but is it ever good enough - I wanted to share some acceptance of my habits and say a few words (I have even thrown in a goat sound - see if you can spot it)
I woke up, tired 💤 having stayed up later than I probably should and having been woken up by a cat scratching at the door 🚪 like a banshee - I was …
A story of a recent experience that I have gone though that I wanted to share. It’s important to know you are not alone and this happens to many people
What a mad few months, every year feels like a new adventure and I wanted to reflect on the year, what I have learned and what I am grateful for.
Wanted to share 3 realisations I have had about myself and the whole lockdown experience.
Ever wondered about being coached? Is it valuable? Would I get value? I thought I would share 5 things I have seen and learned from coaching Right …
We are always taught in life to find an advantage. But the mind is so powerful. I wanted to share what I am experiencing and what I’m going to work …
I heard recently was listening to an expert talking on this very topic and thought it may help you in the lockdown world.
First one of these in a while - with so much live content off the airwaves I wanted to share where I’m at in my life
It’s a mad world out here and I wanted to talk about transferable skills - how to see them, what to do with them and who to tell about them!
Something that I have done before - but is important to do again. I will walk you through a story of where I first heard about this and think the concept is awesome for the ADHD and Dyslexic community - for more gooogle …
How is all this going to change employment, remote working and more. A real tangent of a podcast haha 😂
Moving forward in hard times is hard. But it could be a game changer.
The worlds a bit mad huh. I wanted to share what has been running through my mind and how to take back a little control of those anxious feelings.
With all the madness how can we step into our power. Why do I think adhd and dyslexic people have a real chance to show what we can do.
Words can be a challenge for us, definitions don’t always match with the greater world 🌍 . We don’t always notice it but the definitions for words have a game changing impact in how we see ourselves so today... we are …
If your like me, then you send a lot of email. It can be tough to get your thoughts out so others can understand them. The tool I am going to talk …
Many of us struggle to build solid relationships, we can be a bit different I. I approach. I’m at the start of a relationship so here is what I’m …
Struggle to fin balance? Is the word moderation a dirty word? Here is a small hinge I found in my life which can swing a big door.
Many of us struggle with over thinking - keeps us awake, we get lost down rabbit holes and it can make us really tired and keep us down. Here is what …
Isn’t life busy. Our minds always fixated on what’s next. When we get a moment our brains freak out and we find distraction in so many ways. Not to let our brains go quiet. I have a few thoughts that may help.
Stories that will inspire. If you can build your awareness and acceptance you will thrive. This podcast is from 2 sides - that of a partner or family member of a dyslexic or adhd person and from the person themselves.
How do we move towards success and growth instead of playing small in our lives. I have had a great experience of this and how to work with my dyslexia and adhd to move forward.
Had a hard day? Thing turned out the wrong way? I had one of those yesterday but I was able to lean in, learn from it and move forward!
How can your mind shift, to get you moving further in life? I talk about a shift I had today.
I get asked about what is the biggest impact a right brain thinker can get from coaching. I wanted to share what I see from the work I am doing.
Getting lots of questions about jobs and employment at the moment and I wanted to share what I did to hack my job many years ago and give you a …
Couple of key insights into why we struggle with motivation and how to get moving.
How can you create pockets of structure that actually let your creativity flourish in life, relationships and business. Here’s what I’m trying.
Keep updated with my journey and what I am learning more and more to implement
Have you got an invisible army when you speak?I do. We are going to go over the concept, how it effects concept and tsk through some stories.
Ever feel too routined and bored? Maybe your at the other extreme of living in complete chaos and shooting from the hip? Let me share my recent experience.
Ever feel like your not really absorbing a conversation? You are sometimes just waiting for your turn to talk? What actually works to create change and growth.
Do you have something’s that fill you with passion and excitement? Then you will also have small tasks that seem so simple you struggle to get done. …
Is Virtual Reality the new way to learn if you have Dyslexia? What will it mean to class rooms and the world. Video I mention in the episode can be found here - https://youtu.be/2rm3QSijn1k (London test) and for the …
Ever had that morning brain fuzz. You start saying words more to show your alive than engage or be present. Here’s what I’m experiencing at the moment.
I need you 👈 to help me and the team understand your biggest challenges and what you want to overcome that would make a super big impart. Thank you …
Learn what worked well, how I felt and what I would recommend actually doing. I had some breakthroughs and feel great. So which one worked the best?
After a really clear, vulnerable and eye opening conversation. I wanted to share 3 techniques that are so valuable for letting out emotions …
Struggling to get what you want in life? Here’s has got me thinking differently about how to live my future today.
Real deep episode on some challenges I have had, wanted to bare my soul a bit on a few challenges and what broke the camels back. Enjoy
Having been listening to the work of Brene Brown I want to share some insights in what I am seeing as i start to coach people. I find it interesting so I know you will too.
Being a fan of Russell Brand and his journey when I heard this story I had to share the one thing as it was not what I thought. I throw my perspective and how it applies to my journey. Enjoy.
In today’s episode we are going to talk about Touch Typing and Dyslexia - we look at it it’s worth learning and why. We review Touch Type Read & Spell a program designed for dyslexics to learn.
I was not sure If I would release this podcast but I have. It is a hard truth we all go through and it needed to be shared. I hope it hits home with …
I have had a whirlwind start to 2020. I wanted to share what has cut through to me so you can borrow my experiences.
Question from the group is how do you memorise names and lists and stuff. So I started with a simple technique to try.
New Year’s Eve. I wanted to share my vision for 2020 what I want and the direction I’m heading. The picture of where in New York I’m going :) maybe it will help inspire your 2020.
Bare with me. But this is my first ever Active Meditation. I have made it visual for dyslexia and to do my best to hold your attention I have kept it …
What will this podcast be doing in 2020? Quick update and I also talk about a really lucky event that happened just down the road from me.
Our minds run off without us having any control. But what if you just stopped and started to dream?
After a few beers a friend had a click when I taught him about trigger words. So in good random style here is a post on dyslexia and trigger words.
#askstephen - this one comes all the way from Chicago. They asked me to talk about the 5 love languages and the effect on people with dyslexia... I stay on topic for most of the podcast..
After a great catch-up yesterday with a coach of mine. It’s really inspired me to share something that I think could be a game changer for many of …
What has my kitten taught me? Why is Mexico a place we all go at some point and what’s up in my Tasmanian devil like world. It’s an updatecast.
Dyslexics can be great chefs, but we can also get overwhelmed cooking simple meals. Here is my experience and some pointers :)
I wonder how many people will connect with this and go .. hey that’s me.
From what I have learned this year about my dyslexia and adhd. The question is how am I going to set my New Years Resolutions?
Late diagnosis is huge in t world of dyslexia and today I answer a question on how it can effect your future
Feeling off balance, disorientation and dyslexia. You know those super dyslexic minded days...
It’s update time find what’s working and not in my crazy little life.
Anxiety ramps up over the mad season. What can you do to slow down and keep driving in the right direction?
When we wake up our minds start going , we grab our phones and the day can feel lost before it starts- here what I do to kick the day off.
Many of us try and quiet our mind as that is what society tells us. What if we made more time for it to run free how would that look.
These are the hardest podcasts to recite - but I feel the most valuable. Talking about when something did not go to Plan. You may relate to this.
Helping the neurodiverse reach there goals in a way that works for them and they enjoy the journey :)
A reminder on how imposter syndrome effects dyslexia and adhd and a little visualisation technique that helped me out.
You’ve been asking for it so thought I would tell you the secret
Can animals reduce stress or increase it? I have a little story to tell and my thoughts
Dyslexia can make us feel un accepted, mis understood and sometimes mad. It’s tough. I wanted to talk about and experience I just had.
In today’s episode I had a curious moment and just flowed with it. A friend helpers and I learned 2 key lessons.
Understanding how attention plays a part in your life is so key to gaining success.
Force vs flow - I want to share a metaphor and something I am seeing to often appearing in peoples life
I wanted to share some thoughts on how the world is shaping up for dyslexics. Many of us have anxiety about the future but let’s see how it may look.
Great question in the group. This strength we all have even if you can’t see it or you don’t use it. Many may struggle with confidence around it. Here’s my take.
Ask Me a question and I will answer - this first question comes from mike about how to start a part time business.
We really stepped into our purpose and started to see the puzzle pieces coming together. I am so excited, grateful and fulfilled and wanted to share …
Can you make a massive shift beyond your comfort zone? Dyslexia can effect our confidence and in this podcast I share some of my key experiences and what I am becoming aware of.
I want your opinion on this - awesome people. This is how I have changed my life. Does this sound like it could help you?
In this episode we are are going to talk about finding your purpose and what works for me. We also have a special guest.
I wanted to talk about an epic result I have had and what I did to create it. It was different to what I normally would do and surprised even me.
2 stories that have effected me in the last 2 days and how I overcame them... this is a goodie.
These episodes are some of the most popular and update on what myself and Vanessa are doing and also what I am testing in my life to make an impact …
A question I seeing in the ADHD and dyslexia world more and more is does caffeine and/or nicotine have a positive impact on these challenges? I’m no doctor but here is my personal view and experience.
Can being sick increase dyslexic symptoms? Do you have to be more aware? Here is what I learned from being sick as a dog.
Vanessa host's her first podcast on why dyslexics find it so hard to truly accept compliments. While Stephen's voice recovers. Enjoy!
Not the podcast I had chosen for this morning, one of the hardest I have done but I needed to get it out.
Survival mode truly deserves its own super podcast and I was glowing on this one also a shout out to our very little twitter following at …
What is actually helping make true change in your life? Doing the small things makes the biggest changes. Remember small hinges, swing big doors.
Life is not always filtered Instagram photos, many lessons are painful and hard and just blah!
Is it a gift? A disability? Is dyslexia more a shift? In this podcast I talk about my thoughts to help inspire you to feel awesome.
Dyslexics struggle with being in meetings, work in general and sometimes picking what to focus on.. I touch on these (and throw in a few fun tangents along the way).
This happens to me more that I am willing to be conscious too. (I’m trying). The right brained mind is easily led when someone changes the pictures, throws in a bit of emotion and stirs it about.
Had one of these come up the other day (actually most days) so I thought it would be a great top for the dyslexics of the world and also partners of …
One of my mid week random podcasts on all the interesting stuff I am testing and trying - give some of them a go and see how they help.
I think we are all this way a bit. I was like it for a very long time and my mum reminded me of it.
Haha I can only imagine where you dyslexic minds are good on this one 😂... enjoy
I’m feeling so in the zone at the moment. This podcast is a mind shifter I feel. Dyslexia, adhd or what ever amazing right sider you are I hope this adds a little bit of a new perspective to you.
We all love a dyslexia update - the things I’m trying, what’s working and the ramblings of someone who wants to help. It has been an interesting journey this last couple of months!
Beer, wine, spirits... how does alcohol and dyslexia fit together. I want to share my experience drinking as a dyslexic the good and the bad. (Who …
What should you eat to help dyslexia? Does a dyslexic benefit from certain vitamins and minerals and I’m gunna talk about a couple of nutritional …
Motivated one day, completely lost the next. What can we use from our understanding of motivation to hey the dyslexic community really succeed.
Could taking 15 more minutes in bed in the morning help you create the day you’ve always wanted? This is a real goodie :)
I was considering some of the choices my mind has made and why. They don’t always seem to make sense... let’s look at it together.
Gratitude is something we are all told to do. But not often do they tell you how to make it work for dyslexics and the adhd community. Here’s how I …
Learn from my experience on these adhd pills - do they work? What are the side effects? Do they stop your creativity? Are the pharmaceutical companies out to get us?
My first day on ADHD meds. Wowsers that was an experience....
Scared & Uncertain it’s time to give these a go. Will it be a placebo or will it be a scene from the movie ‘limitless’ let’s find out together.
Ever feel you are a robot, repeating a pattern that you are not even conscious of? Here is how it presented itself in my life recently.
Love this episode - looking to change, and take that step outside that head of yours - this is the best way to get started.
You may or may not have heard of dyslexic fonts. The question many ask is do they make a difference. Here is my personal review
Your stomach sinks, your brain shoots off in 100 directions and it takes a bit of time to process. I am already dyslexic what now.... in this episode we dive in to it.
I went all in on the words in the title so maybe just listen.
Good interview with Nic from Empire Media as a way to help more people understand dyslexia, what it’s about and more. Audio came out pretty well too.
This happens to me a lot and not just with olives. It’s important to recognise this happening in your head as sometimes a pot of olives is just a pot …
So I had a meeting with Vanessa (my dyslexic coach) and I got 3 penny drop moments that I wanted to share. The first one seems so simple but the example helps it really sink in.
Having spent years overthinking in words.m - I think it’s time for a change.
Will this challenge help me? Will it allow me to control my focus and get more (something) done? Let’s see...
If you wanted a friend to buy you a drink at a bar but started speaking French to them, would you expect them to get you the right drink? So why do …
Change in our heads feels hard as a dyslexic. We over analyse or do the opposite and go all in. Both seem to have the result of no or short term …
It’s like you are a chameleon changing shape to stay safe, becoming a character. This is a deep one my dyslexic friends - buckle up.
Ever let you feelings take over like an elephant running this buffet table? The dyslexic brain can be a beast. How can you start practicing understanding.
I love this metaphor more than anything . What do you think...
I’m a bit challenged at the moment, my mind is different and it does not think like the average -so how do I find purpose?
In today’s podcast we do a little update on the Truth about dyslexia and I talk about 2 techniques having s super positive effect on me - right now.
Where did that come from? That picture was not in my head!! Let’s talk about deer in headlights syndrome and how to see it clearly.
Let’s dig in to a misconception of dyslexia and help you start to see it for what it really is.
What can you do to get past those negative feelings, I’m seeing some signs of this technique being a winner - now I just have to remember to keep doing it!
Has anyone ever told you that you’re lazy (got the right you’re :))? I have and I hate it. I call myself lazy it’s been drilled into me. Here is what …
I feel like I’m in a funk and it’s not easy to escape. Felt like that? So here is what I am trying.
Ever felt that way when you are stopped and don’t feel like doing anything? You do anything to avoid that feeling. Anything...
My experience at a meeting I had and a few realisations that may help the penny drop.
Another gripping, interesting and fun interview. A story of not fitting in to helping change the planet.
Ever had this feeling in the pit of your stomach about something you know you are avoiding? Here is how I’m feeling..
How do you lubricate your mind to get through challenging decisions and problems. I was reminded of it when I was not even looking for it.
I do. I get told it, I internalise it and it makes me feel bad. Here my experience being dyslexic and being called lazy. I hope it resonates.
Many dyslexics struggle with focus, self trust and are stuck in a specific part of there life. This MIQ technique is designed to help you find those answers.
The schools system has failed us, but how can becoming comfortable with failure help a dyslexic succeed.
Ever feel like you can’t get past a barrier? Hitting your head against a wall? Maybe you want to not finish something and move on to the next? Give this a try.
How do rules make you feel? I had an experience last night that made me wonder how I actually think about rules.
Dyslexics have the power of intuition a right brained skill. But is it a benefit or a weakness?
After a meeting the other day I was reminded of a challenge I have. One many dyslexics will have and could be a key to unlocking better results.
No matter what you do as a day job, embracing your creativity will bring you happiness, freedom, joy and could even change the world.
How blame hurts a dyslexic and the relationships and work they do. My experience and what is one of the biggest factors in improving my life.
Why lists will change your life and help get your where you want to go.
In this episode I Update our community on where we are going and share what we learned from an event about workplace dyslexia and neurodiversity
Is your brain making up stories that are just not true? Could they be causing anxiety and lost friendships and relationships...
Ouch... that burns... you may say ‘Stephen, how does spilling coffee on your foot be a dyslexic thing’ well we show you in this podcast..
In this episode we look into dyslexics and focus and look at why we are so good at it....
Do you ever feel you are trying super hard but not actually getting anywhere? In this podcast I look at it and throw in a cool story.
In this podcast we talk about a concept for a ‘game changing ‘audio book and I want to know what you think👍
Dyslexics struggle in jobs because they approach it like school, but I think there is a better way to succeed.
In this podcast we dig into communication, community and has moments.
In this episode we look at intuition and how the dyslexia brain interprets situations - lots of examples and stories in this one.
Dyslexics make great entrepreneurs but we also have a bunch of challenges others don’t - In this video we look at how to solve those bumps in the …
A lesson I learned that I have just not seen before that is having a profound effect on my life !
Here a real life update on what is working, what is failing and how I am succeeding moving closer to my goals.
My favourite podcast in a while! This podcast talks about how to supercharge your strengths and a bunch of other random stuff too!
I dig deeper into the crazy world of neurodiversity and give you a heads up on my next live interview .
Is the way you act hurting others around you? Is it possible to change? Here is what I have discovered and how I’m using it.
Open your eyes to what depression really is. I tell a couple of stories to help you look at your own life.
Stephen and Vanessa share a cup of Coffee (we actually had one each) and talk about self esteem challenges.
Dyslexia has a wealth of challenges. But none more than overthinking. How can you combat this in your life.
Dyslexics struggle with confidence and certainty. In this episode we talk about an experiment I am trying on myself and what is working and what is not.
Come along on our mission to change the lives of dyslexics across the world. Join the community.
What a cocktail of pain that is! Let’s dig in to if comparison helps or hinders the life of a dyslexic.
Is sticking to your comfort zone the right thing or should you be smashing through it every day? Why I think many experts are just plane wrong.
Overthinking leads to anxiety in a dyslexics life. It can be paralysing. This method is simple to do and it will surprise you how well it works.
As dyslexics we we picture driven animals - but we go through extreme motivation followed by a loss of motivation. Does feedback make a difference?
As you learn more you are going to put 2 and 2 together with some people close to you. But how do you even start the conversation on Dyslexia? We answer this in the podcast
Have you ever had a fight and found that you were both talking about something different? Find out why dyslexia takes the up a notch and a tip to start fixing this problem
This can be one of the scariest questions we ask ourselves. Here is a few thoughts on how to deal with it.
Epic interview with international speaker Mark Bowden on how he has succeeded inspite of Dylexia. This is my favourite podcast so far! It is a must listen.
I want to start digging deeper for you. To help you understand what is actually happening in the dyslexic brain.
Enjoy a birthday reminisce and setting my goals for my 34th year on this planet. Can I achieve this massive goal?
Dyslexics are like spark plugs we start cars, but a car needs an engine to run. In this episode we talk about persistence - how it works for dyslexics and how it doesn’t.
Dyslexics struggle with self love and self confidence so so so much and I wants to speak on it again. My learnings and my struggle.
I was reminding this weekend of a pattern in my life I keep Running and I managed to change it to improve a result.
I have been trying to find words for this podcast for a while. I hope this relates.
A listener writes in and we talk about how a noisy work place can destroy a dyslexics productivity.
Let’s answer a question, from one of our daily listeners that I know many people will face. Does this effect you?
People frustrate me. I know they can’t help it. In this episode I share one of my greatest frustrations.
Have you ever felt this way? Your emotions spike and you can’t quite work out why? In this episode we touch on why it happens
Quick update on the new community and a metaphor that blew my mind for explaining dyslexia.
We are so built to normalise what is around us. It leads to us getting stuck. How can we break the cycle.
I get this question a lot and see it plastered every where online... but many answers seem to miss the point. This is my point of view.
Dyslexics usually see themselves as overthinkers - in this podcast I challenge the idea and look at what we actually do.
Whether you love him or hate him l.. you can’t miss him. But why is he like how he is... and the big question is he actually dyslexic..
I want to share the challenging weekend I had. Have you ever felt like this?
Many dyslexics struggle with anxiety which is the pre cursor to fight or flight. How do you deal with this overwhelm? Here is what I do
Many dyslexics live in organised chaos. Ok the outside it looks ok but in the inside it can cause turmoil - we look in to this in the episode.
Dyslexics can struggle to reach goals, so why not turn them into games. Here is an update with the 3 month goal principle.
I had a massive realisation that will change my future and hopefully other dyslexics. Enjoy the episode.
How can a simple salad have such a massive effect on my life? I answer how dyslexics develop complex habits from experiences and how to start changing that.
Dyslexia effects the way our brain thinks. So in turn it effects the way we deal with relationships - let me share some experiences I have had and I hope they help.
In this episode I want to talk about a guy on Married at First Sight Australia who to me is obviously Dyslexic. If you don’t watch the show you will want to after listening to this.
Leaving school is tough. Here is how I experienced it and the 3 things I would change (once my time machine works).
Dyslexics are bad at asking for money, we also make up the largest sub group of millionaires - what do you need to know to start making money.
We bring in coach extraordinaire Vanessa Victor to give her thought on how Dyslexia ‘actually’ affects adults and the misconceptions that go with it.
Dyslexia can lead to an overactive mind. This can be a benefit, but when trying to fall asleep it is not. Here is what I have tried to help fall asleep.
Dyslexics struggle to prioritise what to do next - here is what I do to get out form overwhelm
As a dyslexic it feels like I am on a constant rollercoaster? Does it for you? Here is a technique to slow that rollercoaster down.
I though I was all about ego but I was wrong - listen to my aha moment and see if you are in a similar boat.
How do you get the most out of a a relationship with a dyslexic? The episode for dyslexic partners
A dyslexic author looking to make a difference by sharing his story - our first interview!
Can Meditation give you more benefit than just taking 10 mins out in a day....?
Does the right decision ever exist? Something ran through my dyslexic brain last night that may help with anxiety. Try it :)
Let’s look at the world of dyslexia and cannabis. Does it help?
How can you remove anxiety and achieve more - bonus rant for the week from a dyslexic mad man :)
One of the original members of Made By Dyslexia and an idol to so many. How did he deal with Dyslexia as a child?
Why can’t I get it right? It’s not perfect enough - I quit :)
What is the missing part many dyslexics miss that can bring you more peace. This technique works for me and i know it will help you.
How can dyslexics start a new idea, product of business so it actually works - here is my experience and 3 must know tips.
What are my goals? How did I set them? Find out how my dyslexic brain has decided on what I want - this case study may help you.
Ever feel like you don’t achieve your goals? We explore a way of thinking which you will love.
The question we have all been asking finally Answered!
How could dyslexics set goals to give them a chance of actually achieving them? A must listen going in to a new year.
Are dyslexics prone to being hypocrites? My story about how I found the answer.
Dyslexia means we can remember faces but not always names - here is.l a 2 step technique I use to help change that.
How the dyslexic stories our mind create can hurt you - my story on the soccer pitch.
Why does it seem nothing ever changes? It’s frustrating!!! Here’s an idea to fight it.
A common problem for dyslexics is setting a sequence of importance. I have been reminded of this as I plan my parents 65th birthday....
How we understand non physical words can shape more of your life than you realise or this is what I found out....
I want to be rich. So how am I going to adjust what I do to get there? Learn how I am going to train my dyslexic brain.
How cooking a ham could help you see your subconscious programming.
Creating consistent change that lasts - my dyslexic solution.
Dealing with perfectionism and mistakes kills me as a Dyslexic - Could Life Gamification be the answer.
How does Dyslexia effect self control? Here is a story of one of my experiences.
A small hinge that swings big doors when it comes to communication. Turning off your mouth.
How can sitting with pain, help you to change a habit - here is my experience and a great tool for Dyslexics.
When out of your comfort zone.. what happens to your routine. listen to this story.
My most honest post yet. Learning from lifes challenges.
Great tool i added to my dyslexic toolbox as I travelled the world.
What would happen if you could rewrite the incorrect programming in your head? How would that change your life
What strengths really stand out for Dyslexics and what do you have to cultivate?
Some days you want to hit your head against a wall... but there is hope. Dyslexics can have great relationships.
Dyslexic thinking can effect your communication with others. I try in this episode to explain it with a story.
This trick has helped me actually remember what I listen to in audio books and podcasts. Give it a go yourself.
With guest host Vanessa Victor - this is our best podcast. Learn about how disappearing works.
An answer that may both shock you and improve relationships. Here my experience.
Our adult dyslexia quiz is live. We are looking for some feedback. Visit https://truthaboutdyslexia.com to give it a try.
Ever feel fantastic one day & want to hide under the covers the next. Find out why here.
This is something I notice I do and I wonder if you can relate?
What are requests vs demands? Why do they matter when you are dyslexic?
Ever felt like people don’t get what you are trying to say? Like you understand it but they don’t.. that is the topic of today’s dyslexia session.
Learn some key attributes of Dyslexia and some added bonuses
I wanted to share my experience with dyslexia and how i was diagnosed. As well as give you a taste of what to expect going forward.
This is game changing to any dyslexic
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