The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show

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The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show

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 resilience, success, and the power of community.

  1. 22 HR. AGO

    Beating Dyslexia through Neuro Linguistic Programming with Lou Barnes

    What if it was possible to beat dyslexia?Maybe Neuro Linguistic Programming can help?In this episode, host Matthew Head sits down with Lou Barnes as they explore how Lou’s experience as a teacher led her to seeking alternative ways to help children (and adults) with dyslexia.As a primary school teacher for 20 years, Lou loved teaching, being in a classroom, and watching children flourish. However, Lou always met children who simply couldn't get to grips with reading, writing and spelling...

    49 min

  2. OCT 23

    Finding your Rhythm with Dyslexia with Aakash Odedra

    “Life was dance, and dance was life…”Telling your story of life with dyslexia isn't always expressed through the written word. Our guest in this episode, Aakash Odedra, shares his experience of the challenges with dyslexia through dance. In Aakash’s currently touring production ‘Little Murmur’, he shares his story of never fitting in at school, being cast aside by teachers and being moved from school to school, never finding his feet and never getting the support with the challenges...

    39 min

  3. OCT 9

    The Dyslexic Edge with Jamie Waller

    35% of entrepreneurs have dyslexia. Up to 50% of people in prison have dyslexia. It's clear that, for people with Dyslexia, the path between success and ending up on the wrong side of the law can be narrow. So what's different between these groups of people and what's the thing that sets them head on the right path? For entrepreneur, philanthropist, and author, Jamie Waller, it all comes down to the support from people in your early years of your life. Jamie is a ser...

    46 min

  4. SEP 25

    Founding a Dyslexic Community with Philip Long

    If you're an adult just having been diagnosed with dyslexia, if you're a parent whose child has been diagnosed with dyslexia, there is often a lot of confusion and questions that need answers. It can also feel so isolated and lonely.Where do you turn? How do you know the advice you're getting is legitimate? Who can you trust to talk to to seek answers? Our Guest in this episode of the podcast is that person who, as a person with dyslexia, has seen it all. He was written off at ...

    38 min

  5. SEP 11

    Endurance Running Across the World with Jared Blank

    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 the World Marathon Challenge in aid of raising awareness and money for Dyslexia charities. What goes into preparing for the ultimate...

    41 min

  6. AUG 28

    Mental Fitness and Digital Detox With Neil Jones

    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 specialised in Mental Health, and more so Mental Fitness, describing mental fitness as something you do with intention so that you don’t have to tr...

    51 min

  7. AUG 14

    Being a Neurodiversity Advocate with Akua Opong

    “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 London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) and whilst she is a very accomplished Engineer, this is just one of the many things that Akua does and is...

    44 min

  8. JUL 31

    Anthropology and Doing Things Your Own Way with Roxanne Varzi

    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 people and what made people tick.Now a professor in Anthropology, Roxanne shares her passion with her students.Alongside being a full time Anthr...

    47 min
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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 resilience, success, and the power of community.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Head
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show
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