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. 4d ago

    Why He Swears He Told You (Dyslexia and Memory)

    He swears he told you. You know he didn't. And now you're arguing about whether he's lying. If you love someone with a dyslexic or ADHD brain, this one's for you. A listener called Emily asked for it, and it's the episode I wish every partner could hear. In this episode: Why his brain builds memories that never happened (and defends them like they're real)The one question that ends the "I told you" fight: "What's your picture?"Why Monday him and Thursday him are both real, and what "what's your battery at?" does about itHow a four word text becomes a six hour rabbit hole, and how to pull him outA short bit for the blokes, because she's going to send you thisWant tools that actually work for a right brain thinker, and the people who love one? Join Right Brain Resetters. Monthly micro courses, live Q&A with me, and a community that gets it. $7 a month for founding members.Join Right Brain Resetters My book is out now on Amazon, with a whole section on relationships. Dyslexia & ADHD Explained From The Inside: What I Wish They'd Told Me.Get the paperback | Get it on Kindle Not sure if he's dyslexic? Take the free 2 minute quiz together Got a question you want me to answer on the show? Post it in the Right Brain Resetters group or the Facebook group. Emily's comment made this episode. Yours could make the next one. If this helped, send it to the person sitting next to you on the couch. Have an epic rest of your day. truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin the Facebook group

  2. Sep 21

    That's Not What I Meant: Why Dyslexics Get Misunderstood

    You said one thing. They heard something completely different. And now you're the one in trouble. If you're dyslexic or ADHD, this happens more than it should. This episode is about why, and what to do about it. In this episode: Why 80% of what's in your head never makes it out of your mouthThe one question that stops an argument before it starts ("What's your picture?")Why the second reaction does more damage than the first misunderstandingWhat to say to repair it instead of proving you were right Want tools that actually work for a right brain thinker? Join Right Brain Resetters. Monthly micro courses, live Q&A with me, and a community that gets it. $7 a month for founding members.Join Right Brain Resetters My book is out now on Amazon. Dyslexia & ADHD Explained From The Inside: What I Wish They'd Told Me. Get the paperback | Get it on Kindle Not sure if you're dyslexic? Take the free 2 minute quiz Got a question you want me to answer on the show? Post it in the Right Brain Resetters group or the Facebook group. Real listener questions make the best episodes. If this helped, send it to someone who needs it. That's how the podcast grows. Have an epic rest of your day. truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin the Facebook group

  3. Sep 14

    Planning a Holiday with A Dyslexic and ADHD Brain

    Planning a holiday with Dyslexia can be tough, Let alone ADHD. I am going to Singapore and wanted to share a few lessons i have been learning along the way you might just love. DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED BookDyslexia & ADHD Explained - https://truthaboutdyslexia.com/dyslexia-adhd-explained-from-the-inside-book Kindle: https://amzn.to/3RTlm6m Paperback - https://amzn.to/3S9MU7l In this episode, Stephen Martin explores the overlap between dyslexia and ADHD, challenging common perceptions and sharing personal insights on how these neurodiverse conditions influence behavior and identity. He emphasizes the importance of flexibility in understanding these challenges and how letting go of fixed beliefs can improve life quality. Takeaways Perfectionism is not exclusive to ADHD; it also appears in dyslexia due to visual thinking. Many challenges attributed to one condition may overlap with another, requiring a flexible understanding. Letting go of fixed beliefs about neurodiverse traits can lead to a better quality of life. Visual thinking can cause communication challenges but also offers unique strengths. Diagnosis and understanding of neurodiverse conditions evolve over time, influencing self-identity. Dyslexia, ADHD, neurodiversity, perfectionism, mental health, self-acceptance, learning, challenges, identity, neurodiverse, 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. Sep 7

    The Surprising Overlap Between Dyslexia and ADHD

    DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED BookDyslexia & 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 explores the overlap between dyslexia and ADHD, how neurodiversity influences perception, and the importance of flexible thinking in understanding these challenges. Takeaways Perfectionism is often misunderstood and not exclusive to ADHD. Visual thinking can create a disconnect between mental images and physical execution. Accepting the crossover between dyslexia and ADHD can lead to better self-understanding. Learning to let go of fixed beliefs about neurodiverse traits can reduce self-judgment. Perfectionism often stems from childhood experiences and societal expectations. Dyslexia, ADHD, neurodiversity, perfectionism, mental health, learning challenges, self-acceptance, 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. Aug 31

    Updatecast / My Vyvance Daily Routine and Dealing with Perfectionism

    DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED BookDyslexia & 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 shares his personal journey with ADHD medication, routines, and overcoming perfectionism, offering practical tips for managing neurodiversity and improving daily life. Takeaways Taking ADHD medication six days a week with rest days helps reset the body. Combining morning walks and high-protein breakfast improves focus. Avoiding caffeine on medication prevents overstimulation. Managing perfectionism involves accepting near-perfect results and letting go of minor flaws. Sharing personal struggles helps normalize neurodiversity challenges. ADHD, medication, routines, neurodiversity, perfectionism, mental health, productivity, self-acceptance, 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. Aug 24

    The Truth About Dyslexia 20 Essential Insights

    DYSLEXIA & ADHD EXPLAINED BookDyslexia & 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 revisits his popular list of 20 essential facts about dyslexia, sharing insights on its hereditary nature, impact on life, and how to harness its unique traits for success. Takeaways Dyslexia is hereditary and can skip generations. It affects many aspects of life beyond reading and writing. Dyslexics often see the world differently, which can seem weird. High creativity and problem-solving skills are common among dyslexics. Many successful entrepreneurs are dyslexic, leveraging their unique thinking. Dyslexics tend to think in pictures, processing information faster visually. Awareness of dyslexia's traits can empower individuals. Dyslexia involves brain differences, not deficits. Contradictions are common in dyslexic behavior and thinking. Understanding and acceptance are key to unlocking potential. Dyslexia, hereditary, creativity, self-esteem, visual thinking, ADHD, mental models, success, awareness, 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

  7. Aug 17

    Loving a Dyslexic Brain / Why We React, Forget, Shut Down and Care Deeply

    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 explores the unique aspects of the dyslexic brain and how understanding these can improve relationships. He shares personal insights and practical tips for navigating the emotional and cognitive challenges faced by dyslexics and their partners. Takeaways Dyslexics react to mental movies, not facts. Interruptions can trigger emotional reactions. Expressing care requires effort, not just feelings. Clear, concise communication reduces friction. Self-awareness helps manage emotional responses. Understanding tone is crucial in dyslexic communication. Relationships thrive on mutual learning and adaptation. Dyslexia, relationships, emotional intelligence, mental health, neurodiversity, communication, understanding, empathy, mental models, personal growth, ADHD, 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. Aug 10

    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

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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
    886
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Martin
  • Show Website
    Truth About Dyslexia

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