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. 3 DAYS AGO

    Dyslexia and Tiredness - Reflection on 2024

    “I’ve been juggling work, creativity, and burnout in 2024…”For the final episode of 2024, Matthew Head invites you into his personal journey—a year of juggling work, creativity, and burnout, and the lessons he learned to regain balance. It’s early 2024, Matthew is working full-time as a lead engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, where his days are filled with designing complex prototypes for concept cars. Passionate and driven, he spends his mornings at the computer editing podcasts in his paja...

    24 min

  2. DEC 4

    A Journey of Growth and Imagination with Kirsty Heap

    Do people with dyslexia make the best storytellers? There are many strengths which come with dyslexia. One of the more common strengths is our ability to effectively communicate and our typical way of doing that is through the medium of storytelling. Storytelling might come in the form of explaining complex concepts at work, or in the form of telling a joke to friends. Many people with dyslexia take storytelling to the next level by applying it to writing a book. There are many...

    40 min

  3. NOV 20

    Could this be the ‘cure’ for Dyslexia with Dr. Robert Melillo?

    Could this be the ‘cure’ for Dyslexia?Do you know what is going on inside your dyslexic brain? Until you listen to this episode… you have no clue! In this episode Matthew Head meets with the brilliant Dr. Robert Melillo from New York, USA as they discuss how understanding the brain’s neuroanatomy and how if is different in dyslexic brains from neurotypical brains, is the key to understanding how to get the most out of our brains and practically eliminate the challenges of dyslexia whilst...

    54 min

  4. NOV 6

    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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show
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