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. 1d ago

    10 Signs Your Dyslexia Is Actually Dyslexia AND ADHD

    Got told you were dyslexic as a kid, and then nothing else? Now you've got seventeen unfinished projects, you interrupt people, and you can't sit through a movie without your phone. There might be a second thing going on. I found mine at 32, when a mate pointed at my foot tapping under the table. In this episode: Why ADHD so often hides behind a dyslexia diagnosis10 signs it might be both, from unfinished books to the apology machineKelly the florist who can't stop interrupting, and why she's not being rudeSanjay the bus driver with a garage full of hobbiesWhat to do with your number, and what changed for me after my second diagnosisKeep count as you listen. If you get to five or more, it's worth a chat with a GP or psychologist. Want people who get the spicy mix? 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 covers the stuff nobody told me at 10 or at 32. 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 How many did you get out of 10? Leave a comment on Spotify, or tell me in the Right Brain Resetters group or the Facebook group. Your questions become episodes. Send this to the mate whose foot is always going under the table. Have an epic rest of your day. truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin the Facebook group

  2. Oct 20

    Already at a 6? The Dyslexia and ADHD Stimulation Meter

    Ever wake up and you're already a six out of ten? Nothing's happened yet, and your brain's running hot. A listener, Nika, asked me to go deeper on the time and stimulation rating from August. So here it is, properly this time. In this episode: How to rate your stimulation out of 10, and why a 6 first thing is a warning signThe overwhelm blanket: when you're stuck between the now and the futureThe four boxes, and which one is actually good for planningGus the line painter, who was planning from the wrong boxWhat one month sober and skipping meds on high days has shown meQuick answer to Nika's other question: 50 leads for a door that didn't existWant 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. 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 What number did you wake up at today? Leave a comment on Spotify, or tell me in the Right Brain Resetters group or the Facebook group. Your questions become episodes, just like Nika's did. If this helped, send it to someone who wakes up already at a six. Have an epic rest of your day. truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin the Facebook group

  3. Oct 13

    Updatecast / Holidays, AI and 3D Printing (Dyslexia & ADHD)

    I just got back from Singapore. My first proper long haul trip since COVID, and I'd built that plane ride up into a monster in my head. Spoiler. I was fine. Here's what the trip taught me about burnout, AI and finally finishing stuff. In this episode: Why we build things up in our heads, then turn out absolutely fineWhy my ADHD brain is at its best in holiday chaosBurnout: thriving with too many strings in the air, until you're notWhy AI is the first tech that gets us from 80% to 100%The 3D printed fidget toy Croc charm that Claude designed for our familyWant 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. Dyslexia & ADHD Explained From The Inside: What I Wish They'd Told Me. AI helped me pull my thoughts together for this one.Get the paperback | Get it on Kindle Not sure if you're dyslexic? Take the free 2 minute quiz What are you using AI for? Or what's stopping you from giving it a go? Tell me in the Right Brain Resetters group or the Facebook group. I'll answer the best ones on the show. If this helped, send it to a mate who's still on the fence about AI. Have an epic rest of your day. truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin the Facebook group

  4. Oct 6

    Why You Can't Do Boring: Dopamine and the Dyslexic Brain

    You can land a plane in a storm. You can't do your tax return. That's not laziness. That's dopamine. If you've got a dyslexic or ADHD brain, this is the episode that explains why the boring stuff feels impossible, and what to do about it. No textbook. Just pictures. In this episode: Why dopamine is the "go and get it" chemical, not the happy oneNadia the air traffic controller who hasn't done her taxes in three yearsBrett the tattoo artist who does four days of work in four hours at 11pmThe four things that actually start our engine (and why "important" isn't one of them)Cheap fuel: why the phone makes the spreadsheet impossibleFive things that work for me, plus the 80 plus 1 ruleNot about medication. About what's actually going on in there, either way. 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 There's a whole chapter on this in my book. Dyslexia & ADHD Explained From The Inside: What I Wish They'd Told Me. Out now on Amazon.Get the paperback | Get it on Kindle Not sure if you're dyslexic? Take the free 2 minute quiz What's your "Nadia's tax return"? The thing that sits there for years. Tell me in the Right Brain Resetters group or the Facebook group. Real listener stories make the best episodes. If this helped, send it to someone who reorganises the garage instead of doing their invoices. Have an epic rest of your day. truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin the Facebook group

  5. Sep 29

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

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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
    890
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Stephen Martin
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    Truth About Dyslexia

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