
Truth About Dyslexia
By Stephen Martin
This is not the reading and writing stuff but what it actually means. Enjoy.

Truth About DyslexiaMay 31, 2023

Time + Perception: A neurodiverse challenge

#Updatecast - Balance, comfort zones and constraints

Understanding The Mind with Simone Ellen Keller
Neurodiversity is all about how our minds work differently - whether it is dysleixa, ADHD or one of the many others. In this epoisode i speak with Simone who has been on a quest to understand the mind and learn to reprogram it for success.
It's a real interesting interview that goes all over the place from addiction to self sabotage, from branding to owning a bar and everywhere inbetween.
I hope you enjoy it my dyslexic friends!
Find out more about what Simone is doing at Genius You here.
** I used a new recording platform for this podcast so you should be able to listen and if on Spotify watch the episode if you so choose. Any issues I will sort :)

Coping Strategy #14: Understanding Why
I used to be the kid who always asked why. But I did not understand that was a dyslexic thing. The need to understand the reason was so important to my motivation.
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How a dyslexic wrote 20 Books! with Matt Bird
In todays episode I have Matt Bird from PublishU. He was diagnosed with dyslexia late in life and had his big aha moments. Like many of us he is an entrepreneur and found a passion for writing books and helping others do the same.
In this interview we hear a bit about his story, what school life was like with undiagnosed dyslexia and talk about entrepreneurship & book writing.
If you have ever wanted to write a book this is the podcast for you.
Get his Free 'My Book Idea' Workbook here
Check Out Matt's Courses & Website Here

Anxiety: The Dyslexic Trap
Why does anxiety seem to be so enhanced on those with dyslexia? I’m this podcast I answer a question from Mary and give a few tips on what I do. Live while I’m experiencing anxiety.
I go through 3 stages of how to get out of anxiety & more.
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Coping Strategy #13: Sleep and Dyslexia

10 Great Pieces of Advice
As a dyslexic I like many of us can see a great quote or piece of advice and go 'hey that is great advice' then in the blink of an eye, not absorb it and move on.
I wanted to do this podcast to talk through 10 great pieces of advice I have in a list that I have not really give the time of day. I have listed these below so you can come back to once you have listened. In the podcast I give some stories and my dyslexic perspective on each.
1. Skills stack on top of each other and create asymmetrical returns to all of the skills before them
2. If you want to feel terrible— Remember, there's always someone doing better.
3. We need to be reminded more than we need to be taught.
4. Long after we die, the values we chose to exemplify to ourselves remain eternal.
5. Failure is to be expected, not avoided. Failure is feedback, not judgment.
6. If someone isn't going to speak over you at your funeral— Don't let them speak over you during your life.
7. If we can change how we speak, we will change how we live.
8. We seek the freedom to choose what we do rather than freedom from doing things altogether.
9. Most of what constrains us are invisible to us. This is why we have things called "limiting beliefs." Sometimes you need someone from the outside to point it out, and the humility to listen.
10. Just because something hurts you, doesn't make it evil.

Emotional Trauma and Dyslexia
In this pod I share some visual stories that created some intense emotions I needed to push though. I also talk about 2 strategies to help you get through it.
Emotion Code practitioners are all around the world but this is who I use:
A G Wellness is who I work with for my emotion code work.
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Communication, fights and relationships
I’m this episode we respond to a listeners challenge. This comes all the way from the UK.
It is a struggle known to so many dyslexics that when we get into a fight, we lose ourselves and things just don't work out. I wanted to dig deep and offer a few thoughts.
I mention a really great method called the 'Wayne Cook Posture'
Donna Eden's work is really great. Can't recommend it enough.
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Coping Strategy #12: Bionic Reading and Dyslexia
Ok I came across this recently. Here is an example below of Bionic Reading.
This is what a small block of text looks like with bionic reading. How do you feel while reading this? Do you wish this whole blog post was written this way, or are you glad this paragraph is almost over?
Many with ADHD &/or Dyslexia have said they find it easier to focus and maintain focus.
Visit https://bionic-reading.com
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Fear and the dyslexic mind

Coping Strategy #11: Team Sports
This has always been such a key part of my life. Trying to understand what I get out of it has been a different story.
But it honestly makes a huge change to my mental health in 3 key ways which I discuss on the pod. Do you find sport helps you?
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Chaos & Comfort: the challenge of creating balance
Chaos for many seems like a dirty word. In this episode we look a little into why self sabotage happens, our need for chaos as dyslexics and how to start creating a balance ration that works for our creative minds.
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FocusPro.Ai - Simple Productivity for those with Dyslexia & ADHD
In this interview with Pietro Ferracini one of the founders of Focus Pro we dig into his own ADHD & Dyslexia challenges and why he decided he needed a better app for the way he thinks.
I use this type of daily planning tool as a dyslexic and it really works. It takes a bit to build the habit but once it's there... it just works. Enjoy! I will look to post the video in our Facebook Group.
For a free trial visit https://focuspro.ai
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Coping Strategy #10: State changes, showers and butt pinching
I'm really enjoying coping strategies. This episode is a bit of a catchall where we talk about states. Little things we can do to break out of those negative states of overwhelm that just seem to .. well.. overwhelm us (god I hate the english language).
From showers to butt pinching I share what I do to change my state.
#dyslexia #dyslexic #adhd #neurodiversity
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Creating a clear identity
Have you ever struggled with your identity? The character you see yourself as?
Finding yourself wanting to simplify it but getting stuck on how to do it. I wanted to share a self identity struggle that I'm sure many can relate to. Enjoy.
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Coping Strategy #9: Self-Permission
Something many of us with neurodiversity struggle with. Dyslexia can see us being kind to others, but not giving ourselves much space to get things wrong. When I worked out how to do this it was like a panadol for the soul!
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AI, Dyslexia and how to use it
AI, Chat GPT and the like seem to be everywhere. But how will this play out for those with dyslexia. In this episode we look at how to use AI for your own work whether you work for someone else or yourself. I think the opportunity coming towards those with dyslexia is massive.
Great place to find emerging AI technology that could help you - https://futuretools.io
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Coping Strategy 8#: Acupressure Points
Have you heard of Acupressure before? Maybe Acupuncture is more often spoken about?
In this podcast we talk about a really simple coping strategy for dyslexia to help retrain your mind out of fight or flight and give you some space to have a more relaxed moment (and life!)
I honestly love this topic and it’s not spoken about enough. Trust me it works so well!
Daily Routine - Donna Eden - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Di5Ua44iuXc
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Coping Strategy #7: Water + Dyslexia
Does water matter for someone with Dyslexia? Not a podcast on water... Well luckily it's short, clear and talks about the real challenge those with Dyslexia have with drinking enough water.
Hope it makes you all smile :)
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#updatecast - Health, naming your brain and supplements
In this podcast I wanted to do an update on what is working for me and my dyslexic mind. We will cover:
How are my 3 consistent health goals going What naming your brain can do for stress 2 supplements I am currently testing in my day to day lifeSupport the pod on Patreon & get some goodies - https://www.patreon.com/adultdyslexia
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Burnout & Working with Dyslexia with Dr Martin Bloomfield
Finally the first interview of the year. I got to catchup with Martin who I interviewed 2 years ago on his work with Dyslexia. In this episode we dive into - Dyslexic burnout at work and how it comes about - The need to enjoy what you do - How dyslexia affects (effects... something like that) communicating with others.
To find out more about Martin Google 'Dyslexia Bytes' on Google and Youtube.
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Coping Strategy #6: Food, Dopamine & Dyslexia
Food, Food ... Food. Not every dyslexic struggles with eating issues but I would say majority of us have used it as a coping strategy at one point or another.
I wanted to share some thoughts on how I have learned to use food as a coping strategy. To be honest it is not one of my top ones.... but food can't be ignored so it should be talked about!
Let's get into it.
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Falling Down The Dyslexic Rabbit Hole
It happened again. I post myself. Why won’t my brain just work.
It's so easy to go down the rabbit hole.
What if this went wrong?
They must think this right?
I am so angry at them!
The emotion just bubbles up.
In this episode we dive in to the Rabbit hole and take a look at what to do about it.
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Coping Strategy #5: Balance
What does balance have to do with Dyslexia? I used to think nothing. But after the research and testing it in my personal life I realise it can have a massive impact.
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