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Welcome to the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, where we explore the stories of diverse individuals, ranging from engineers and barristers to entrepreneurs and developers of assistive technology. Each episode takes an in-depth look into the personal journey of our guests, uncovering their struggles and triumphs with dyslexia. Discover the unique strengths that dyslexia brings and meet the individuals who provide steadfast support to dyslexics. Join us for insightful conversations that celebrate res ...
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7 Marathons, 7 Continents, in 7 Days! This is the World Marathon Challenge, the ultimate endurance running competition! Our guest in this episode, Jared Blank, shares with us his amazing journey with dyslexia and how running became his outlet for escaping and coping with the stress and challenges from dyslexia at school and college. Jared completed…
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Have you ever been on a ‘digital detox’? Do you think you could do it? Would you know what to do? Well, in this episode of the podcast, Host Matthew Head is joined by Neil Jones, a coach from Lincoln, UK. Neil has had a varied career over his life and has spent some of that living abroad in Switzerland. Throughout Neil’s career, Neil has become spe…
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“I’ve been helped and supported so much through my life, I want to give and help as much as I can to give back.” We’re going to share with you a story of a person who is so incredibly willing to want to help others with so much drive, enthusiasm, empathy and passion it is infectious. This story is about Akua. Akua is a Senior EUC Engineer at the Lo…
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Meet Roxanne Varzi, an Anthropologist, Artist, writer, Professor, filmmaker, playwright, and this episode's guest on the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! Roxanne's interest in anthropology started when she wanted to study something that would pay and still allow her to enjoy her passion for writing. What she found was that she had this huge passion for pe…
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In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking again about Assistive Technology, this time about mind mapping and how it can help people with dyslexia organise and make sense of all the ideas flowing through their heads. People with dyslexia typically have lots of great ideas and can sometimes link seemingly unconnected topics or themes to one anoth…
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If you’re a person with dyslexia and had assistive technology you will have had at some point a scan pen. In this episode we meet the Founder and CEO of Scanning pens and Empowering Technology Group, Jack Churchill OBE. Jack’s story is not unlike most people’s stories who have dyslexia. During the school years, Jack felt that dyslexia was holding h…
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There’s no Money in the NHS for Adult ADHD! These are the words which our guest, Sarah Templeton, heard for NHS GPs time and time again before having to go private to prove that she did in fact have ADHD! That diagnosis of ADHD then kicked off the diagnosis of other conditions for Sarah, such as Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia and sensory processing disorde…
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This story starts when I turned 18 years old, it was 2002, I was riding a Honda - CB400 Super 4, mid-length hair, at College doing Automotive Engineering, and Dyslexia was not something I talked about. At this point in my life career advisors would push university on you. But I WAS DONE! I poured everything I had into my College course. And this is…
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What's the BIGGEST misconception about Dyslexia? People with Dyslexia can’t learn to read or write. Well in this episode of the Podcast, we hear from Kait Feriante from Chicago to share with us why she is on a mission to help everyone struggling with literacy realise their potential and grow confidence to achieve their dreams and aspirations. Growi…
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When Emily Gee became that student at school who was left behind and forgotten, it was hard to see where she fitted into the world. Always having that sense at school that something wasn’t quite right when struggling with common challenges of dyslexia, dyscalculia and dyspraxia. Emily always found comfort and confidence in the performing arts. Bein…
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When a life changing moment spawned a desire to understand herself more and figure out why she struggled with spelling and reading, our guest in this episode, Usha Patel, put aside all her years of training and experience as an Architect, and retrained as a Neurocognitive Therapist. After setting up her own therapy practice in London in 2008, Usha …
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What is it like working in the government? What is it like working in the front bench of the government? What is it like leading a major government department through a deadly pandemic? What is it like doing all that, with Dyslexia? Well, that was the job of the well known and proud dyslexic, Matt Hancock. Most people in the UK will know Matt Hanco…
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Do you find that, because of your dyslexia, you are interested in loads of different things which seemingly don't go together!? Our host is an Automotive Engineer turned Dyslexic Podcaster, not an obvious link. Well, this is the theme of this podcast. This is a truly amazing life story of navigating dyslexia, travelling around Europe, writing, teac…
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When Nathan was diagnosed with dyslexia at 35, he couldn’t believe that this is what he had battelling with all through school and university and then in the workplace. And then finally with the diagnosis of dyslexia was able to access the support needed to thrive in work. Later, Nathan set-up as a coach to help others with neurodiveristies like dy…
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What is Dyscalculia? Dyscalculia is a specific and persistent difficulty in understanding numbers which can lead to a diverse range of difficulties with mathematics. It will be unexpected in relation to age, level of education and experience and occurs across all ages and abilities. (BDA Guidance on Dyscalculia) In this episode of the podcast, Matt…
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It's a topic not often talked about, the pressure fathers feel to be both successful at work or as an entrepreneur AND be a great dad. For fathers, it can often feel like you get pulled in opposite directions by others but also by themselves to want to be a great dad and a successful career. Historically, fathers have been the bread winners whose r…
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Back in the 1990’s dyslexia was not seen in the same way it is today! A lot has changed in the past 30 years (outside dial up internet, mobile phones, wide screen TVs, DVD’s, and interesting haircuts) the way dyslexia is seen in schools and workplace has changed significantly. But there is still more to do! This episode’s guest Donna Stevenson tell…
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In this episode, we step beyond dyslexia and dive into the psychology of humans and how we’re born with characteristics and how experiences shape how we approach life. You will remember that we spoke with Lee Povey in episode 58 as Lee discussed with host Matthew Head; Men's Mental Health, Dyslexia, Athletics, and the Journey to Self-Acceptance. In…
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Technology which helps many dyslexic people throughout the world started life in a place you might not expect! In this episode we meet the CEO and founder of texthelp whose aim is to help everyone to understand and be understood! texthelp creates assistive technologies software to help people with dyslexia in many computer applications. A life of a…
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Last Episode of 2023! To finish off this incredible year full of amazing insights from equally amazing guests, we’re changing from our usual format for a one-off episode with our host Matthew Head answering some of your burning questions! Join Matthew for a coffee (tea or other hot beverages also allowed) to discuss Matthew’s thoughts in an unscrip…
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Have you ever found yourself masking your dyslexia so much that you stop being You!? In this episode we catch up with past guest on the show, Kirsty Heap, as we find out how Kirsty has got on leaving her corporate job and going full time self-employed, and what's that like for someone who is Dyslexic! Kirsty shares that, in her corporate job which …
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1,500! That’s the number of micro-traumas neurodivergent people experience just at primary school age (5yrs - 12yrs). This includes things like saying; “you’re not trying”, “you’re lazy”, “you don’t work hard. You need to work harder!”. When we hear words like this what is actually being heard is “you’re not good enough” “you’re not worthy”, “you’r…
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At school, Matt Bird was placed in remedial English classes and left school education believing he was stupid. It wasn't until he was in his 20's when his mum suggested he may be dyslexic and should get tested. This was the first time Matt had even heard of the word 'Dyslexia' but the description started to make sense of the challenges he had faced…
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Of course, we all know the common challenges of dyslexia in reading and writing, but few know how people with dyslexia can improve their reading and writing skills, and even excel neurotypical people in these two areas. Few know more about helping dyslexic people in this area than our guest for this episode Russell Van Brocklen. Russell is the foun…
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Training in a competitive sport in any arena requires dedication, commitment, sacrifice and a lot of hard work. To reach the peak of your sport to compete in the olympics is an achievement not obtained by many. It is hard enough for anyone from most backgrounds to achieve. When a neurodiversity is thrown into the mix, it makes that achievement all …
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Starting her primary education in Ghana in west africa, this episode’s guest Elizabeth Takyi was penalised in the class room for poor spelling and ready by the use of the cane. This traumatic experience with education gave Elizabeth the feeling that ‘this is just the way it is. I must be stupid’. Moving to the UK for secondary education, Elizabeth …
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One really under appreciated dyslexic strength is the ability to absorb information quickly and explain complex topics in a way that is engaging and easy to understand! It is the very specific dyslexia skill set which propelled our guest in this episode, Stephen Martin, to become a highly successful entrepreneur. Growing up in New Zealand, where th…
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Ever wondered how dyslexia is seen in different cultures and other countries? Do all countries assess dyslexia in the same way? Well.. in this episode, our guest, Dr Martin Bloomfiled reveals the answer to these questions, and it's not what you might think! Martin breaks the mould of what many might consider ‘dyslexic’. Like most children with dysl…
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Sometimes, providing support to people with dyslexia can be indirect. What does this mean…? Well, in this episode Matthew is joined by Mark Woodward from neurobox as he explains why the trend today is to support, coach and train those middle managers of organisations to equip them with the skills, knowledge, and understanding of what leading people…
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Having coached many of the fastest athletes to ever sit on a bike, our guest today Lee Povey built a reputation of being the best track cycling coach in the world. Imagine finding out at 50 years old you have dyslexia! Well, that is exactly what happened to Lee In this episode Lee shares his amazing story of how, growing up, he always excelled in a…
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Welcome to the latest episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In this episode Matt engages in a discussion with Edward Sabbagh the walk through journey through Edward's life in Brooklyn, his struggle with undiagnosed dyslexia, and turning it around to graduate college a year early. Edward takes us through his formative years in Brooklyn. Starting …
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In this episode, host Matt sits down with Steve Parke, the founder of ParkeCore personal training. Parkecore aims to provide support and accountability for everyone's fitness goals, believing that accessibility is key. Join Matt and Steve as they dive into Steve's personal journey, discussing his upbringing, experiences with teasing, and the impact…
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Welcome to another episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show. In this edition, host Matt engages in a fascinating conversation with Jo Rees, founder of Another Way Round Dyslexia Support. With a 22-year career as a primary school teacher and extensive experience as a Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), Jo now dedicates her efforts to provi…
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Welcome to another episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show. In this episode, Matt sits down with Richard Purcell, the founder of CareScribe, a renowned assistive technology company based in the UK. Join us as we delve into the fascinating world of CareScribe's innovative products, Caption.ed and Talk Type, designed to empower dyslexic individuals i…
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Welcome to Episode 53 of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In this episode, our host Matt engages in an enlightening conversation with Paul Daniels Jr., the founder of Peripheral Thinkers. Paul is a seasoned advisor to Fortune 500 companies and boasts an impressive track record of generating significant revenue throughout his career. Paul shares his pe…
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Welcome to another episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In today's conversation, Matt sits down with Danielle Cudjoe-Michalski, founder of Thinking Light Coach. Danielle is not only an Associate Director Project Manager Vaccine at GSK but also a proud co-founder of the GSK Neurodiversity network. Join Matt and Danielle as they delve into her pe…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt talks to Dr. Brock Eide, co-author of the book, The Dyslexic Advantage, about the unique brain structures and strengths associated with dyslexia. Matt introduces Dr. Brock Eide, a neuro-learning expert, and co-author of The Dyslexic Advantage. They discuss Dr. Eide's background in medicine and h…
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Welcome to episode 50 of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In this special episode, host Matt is joined by his old friend Richard Elliott Kirk, who appeared on the first two episodes of the podcast. As they catch up, they discuss how the podcast has grown since its launch in July 2021 and some of the highlights from previous episodes. Matt and Richard …
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Introduction: Welcome back to the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show! In this episode, Matt is joined by civil engineer and podcast host Michael Fisher. Michael shares his journey of discovering he was dyslexic at six years old and struggling to receive the right support. We discuss the challenges of finding the right support and fitting in with peers while …
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Welcome to The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show with host Matthew Head. In this episode, Matt speaks with Dr. Chris Arnold, founder of Dyversity Lab, a global network of people who naturally think differently. Dr. Arnold shares his dyslexia story and how his experiences have shaped his career in advertising and leadership style. He discusses the challenges…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking too Arun Iyer, a specialist occupational health advisor. Arun works for Health Partners Group and has extensive experience working with people with dyslexia. He's here to discuss how occupational health assessments can help people with dyslexia in the workplace. Background: Arun share…
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In this episode of the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Alanah Herron who is a talent acquisition specialist for Car Trawler. During this podcast Matt and Alanah talk at length about the Irish education system in and what it’s like to be educated in that country. They talk about her career in HR starting at H&M, where they didn’t use em…
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In this episode of the Dyslexia Life Hacks show matt is talking to Arron Smith. He is the founder of the Dyslexia Show and a dyslexic entrepreneur. Aaron has previously been on the podcast, and you can find out more about his backstory and the setting up of the Dyslexia Showing in episode 17. The dyslexia show is a live event happening in the NEC i…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Carol and Alana Blumenstein from KidsRead2Kids. KidsRead2Kids offers audiobooks, as well as other study resources which are read aloud by teenage children. This is to provide role models for young children when it comes to reading there is also video content along with the audio. T…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Ekua Cant. She is a career coach and author of Be Your No.1 Cheerleader. In this podcast they talk about Ekua dyslexia and dyscalculia and its effect during her education. She had a career with the civil service where she had to learn how to write in a different way to watch, used …
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The podcast getting to know the people behind the word dyslexia. Are you limiting your potential because you feel you can not achieve as much because your dyslexic? Do you care for someone who has dyslexia and would like to understand it better? Famous dyslexics like Steve Jobs and Richard Branson can feel intimidating when along way for when worki…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show Matt is Talking to John Rinaldo, he is an author and works in sales. He had always wanted to write a book but felt that his dyslexia got in the way, this is also reflected in his career starting in a manual job before injury changed his life and he went to university and has never looked back. Hear in…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Armelle McGeachie, founder of Girls with Dyslexia. During this podcast you will find out that Armelle had a feeling that she was dyslexic from a very young age, but did get a diagnosis until age 21. Interestingly, she had already been employing lots of dyslexic, friendly tactics th…
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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show Matt welcomes Alex Onalaja, he is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker. He has been featured in Forbes and been voted on of the top 50 influential black voices in tech by Tech Nation. In this podcast they talk about Alex’s education in Nigeria and how as a dyslexic he struggled in school, this was mad…
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In this Episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Natalie Brooks, the founder of Dyslexia in Adults, which has the mission to increase the conversation around dyslexia in adults. Part of this includes The Hive, which is an online membership program that includes monthly masterclasses, tips, and advice, and as access to a community…
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