Truth About Dyslexia

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

  1. 6 days ago

    Time vs Stimulation/ The Challenge and the opportunity

    DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED Book Dyslexia & ADHD Explained - ⁠https://truthaboutdyslexia.com/dyslexia-adhd-explained-from-the-inside-book/⁠ Kindle: ⁠https://amzn.to/3RTlm6m⁠ Paperback - ⁠https://amzn.to/3S9MU7l Added Sleep Tester Added Sleep Tester Offer | Added Nutrition   $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout Stephen Martin explores the interplay of stimulation and time perception in neurodivergent thinkers, sharing personal insights and practical strategies for managing dyslexia and ADHD. Takeaways Understanding the balance of stimulation is crucial for neurodivergent thinkers. Overstimulation can be as debilitating as understimulation. Time perception varies greatly in neurodivergent minds and affects decision-making. Setting clear goals helps manage the chaos of time distortion. Trusting the process and putting intentions into the universe can lead to unexpected successes. Managing lifestyle factors like inflammation and caffeine impacts stimulation levels. Using mental models like the 'arrow and target' can clarify goal pursuit. Creative problem-solving can turn seemingly impossible ideas into reality. Dyslexia, ADHD, stimulation, time perception, neurodivergence, mental health, self-awareness, goal setting, neurodiversity, mental strategies, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  2. 3 Aug

    Running on Overdrive? How to Recognise and Recover from Dyslexic Burnout

    DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED Book Dyslexia & ADHD Explained - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com/dyslexia-adhd-explained-from-the-inside-book/ Kindle: https://amzn.to/3RTlm6m Paperback - https://amzn.to/3S9MU7l Added Sleep Tester Added Sleep Tester Offer | Added Nutrition   $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout In this episode, Stephen Martin discusses dyslexic burnout, its symptoms, and practical coping strategies. He shares personal insights and tips on managing mental, emotional, and physical exhaustion, especially for neurodiverse individuals. Takeaways Burnout involves emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion caused by prolonged stress. Overstimulation is a key factor in neurodiverse burnout, similar to overclocking a computer. Meditation can be highly effective if tailored to individual needs, especially when combined with physical activity. Structured routines and realistic goal-setting help manage stress and prevent burnout. Allowing oneself rest and using quick mental techniques can significantly improve well-being. Dyslexic burnout, neurodiverse stress, mental health, coping strategies, meditation, stress management, ADHD, emotional exhaustion, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  3. 27 July

    Sleep Supplement that does not help you sleep (what went wrong!)

    DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED Book Dyslexia & ADHD Explained - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com/dyslexia-adhd-explained-from-the-inside-book/ Kindle: https://amzn.to/3RTlm6m Paperback - https://amzn.to/3S9MU7l Added Sleep Tester ⁠Added Sleep Tester Offer | Added Nutrition⁠   $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout In this episode, Stephen shares his personal journey with developing a sleep supplement, the unexpected results, and insights into managing stress and sleep issues related to dyslexia and ADHD. He discusses the challenges of product testing, real-world results, and practical tips for neurodiverse entrepreneurs. Takeaways The supplement improved sleep quality but didn't help fall asleep faster. Taking the supplement earlier in the day provided calming benefits. Personal experimentation is key to understanding product effects. Managing stress and routines can significantly impact sleep and well-being. Authentic storytelling and transparency build trust with customers. Sleep supplement, ADHD, Dyslexia, Stress management, Product development, Neurodiversity, Sleep quality, Self-experimentation, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club ⁠rightbrainresetters.com⁠ Get 20% off your first order ⁠addednutrition.com⁠ If you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  4. 20 July

    The Truth About Purpose (And Why It's Not What You Think)

    Added Sleep  https://addednutrition.com/products/added-sleep  $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout In this episode, Stephen Martin explores the concept of purpose, sharing personal insights and reflections on how life's challenges and experiences shape our understanding of purpose. He discusses the importance of mindfulness, growth, and finding happiness in everyday moments, especially for neurodiverse individuals. Takeaways Purpose evolves through life experiences and trauma. Self-awareness is key to understanding your true purpose. Neurodiverse minds may find purpose in moments of presence. Growth and happiness are ongoing, not fixed states. Practicing gratitude enhances daily well-being. Purpose, self-awareness, growth, neurodiversity, mindfulness, life reflection, mental health, personal development,  ADHD, personal growth, motivation, life challenges, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  5. 13 July

    Finding Meaning When Life Feels Heavy

    Added Sleep  https://addednutrition.com/products/added-sleep  $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout Stephen Martin shares insights from his experience attending Mark Manson's talk, exploring themes of life's challenges, hope, and creating personal meaning. This episode dives into how recognizing that everyone faces struggles can empower us to focus on what truly matters. Takeaways Everyone faces challenges; no one has a perfect life. Hope is the opposite of hopelessness and fuels motivation. Life's meaning is self-created, not externally given. Recognizing shared struggles can foster empathy and resilience. Setting personal hopes and goals adds purpose to life. Self-help, Mark Manson, hope, meaning, dyslexia, ADHD, personal growth, motivation, life challenges, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  6. 6 July

    The Comfort of Chaos: Why ADHD Minds Struggle to Slow Down

    Added Sleep  https://addednutrition.com/products/added-sleep  $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout Stephen Martin explores the complex relationship between stress, anxiety, neurodiversity, and personal growth. He shares personal insights on managing ADHD, dyslexia, and the importance of making firm decisions to improve mental well-being. Takeaways Making firm decisions reduces mental clutter and stress Practicing gratitude shifts focus to positive aspects of life Neurodiversity can be a source of strength and challenge Self-hypnosis and meditation help manage anxiety Balancing challenge and comfort is key to growth Stress, anxiety, ADHD, dyslexia, neurodiversity, mental health, personal growth, decision-making, self-improvement, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  7. 29 June

    Emotional Object Permanence Must Know

    Added Sleep  https://addednutrition.com/products/added-sleep  $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout In this episode, Stephen Martin explores the concept of emotional object permanence, especially in relation to neurodiverse individuals with dyslexia and ADHD. He discusses how this affects emotional connections, memory, and daily life, offering practical tips to manage it. Takeaways Emotional object permanence is like toddler peekaboo if you can't see it, it doesn't exist emotionally. Neurodiverse brains, especially with dyslexia and ADHD, rely heavily on visual cues to maintain emotional connections. Using visual or digital reminders can help manage emotional disconnection and improve relationships. Self-awareness is crucial understanding your wiring helps you forgive yourself and adapt. Schedule regular emotional check-ins with loved ones, even if you don't feel like it, to maintain connections. Emotional object permanence, dyslexia, ADHD, neurodiverse, mental health, emotional connection, working memory, self-awareness, mental health tips, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit :⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

  8. 24 June

    Truth About Dyslexia is Back

    Added Sleep  https://addednutrition.com/products/added-sleep $10 off WIRED10 code at checkout Stephen Martin shares his personal journey of rebranding his podcast to 'The Truth About Dyslexia,' exploring themes of self-permission, identity, and embracing authenticity. He discusses how internal judgments and self-criticism can hinder progress and the importance of giving oneself permission to be true to who you are. Takeaways Giving yourself permission is crucial for authentic self-expression. Internal self-criticism often comes from a mythical voice that doesn't exist. Rebranding can be a powerful act of self-empowerment. Slowing down and having a self-conversation can help overcome judgment. Building a business with dyslexia and ADHD is both challenging and rewarding. Dyslexia, ADHD, self-permission, authenticity, personal growth, podcast branding, mental health, self-judgment, entrepreneurship, neurodiversity, adults with dyslexia, support for adults. Join the club rightbrainresetters.com Get 20% off your first order addednutrition.com If you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join our Facebook Group ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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

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  • Creator
    Stephen Martin
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    879
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Martin
  • Show Website
    Truth About Dyslexia