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Episode 8 - How to Tell People You're Dyslexic I really overshare, so I have no issues telling everyone that I have dyslexia. However, 'How do you tell someone you have dyslexia?' is probably the most asked question I get. So, in this episode, I explain how to decide if telling people you have dyslexia is right for you and how to tell people. The aim of this podcast episode is to help give you some confidence and approach this subject in a new way, feeling empowered. Let me know how it goes, and if the suggestions in this episode have worked for you. Key topics: When to decide you are ready to tell people you have dyslexia? How best to portray dyslexia to other people? and Three things you should consider before you tell someone you have dyslexia. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 7 - Dyslexia and Dating Discussing Dyslexia in Adults means discussing issues that really affects adults. And one subject that is rarely discussed is 'Dyslexia and Dating'. So, in this episode I try to start the conversation of what it's like to be dating and have dyslexia. What qualities you should look for in a partner that compliment your strengths and weaknesses of your dyslexia. Why finding someone that really understands your dyslexia is so important. Having dyslexia doesn't stop in the work place, it can be found in all aspects of our life and that includes dating. In this episode I explore what are the behaviours and traits that we should be looking for in a partner who is really going to support you and not make you feel bad for the challenges you face with dyslexia. Key topics: - What are the traits we should look for? - What are the behaviours we should be looking for? and - How dyslexia is an asset to helping you find that perfect person for you. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 6 - Dyslexia and being Organised Do you fear that you come across to other people as hopelessly disorganised even though you feel like you can't help it? Do you find that, in some parts of your life you are super organised, but in other parts you are a hopeless mess? Do you struggle to recall the third item on a shopping list (or any list) even though you were told several times, and you know it was important, but it just won't come to the front of your mind? Sound like you? In that case, you need to listen to this week's episode where Natalie is joined by Kati who is the Community Director for Dyslexia in Adults, as they discuss how people with dyslexia can be more organised. Either you fall into one of these two categories: Being super organised in fear of forgetting something you were just told, or missing an important meeting, to the point of being super early. or, You need to continually reschedule meetings and ask others to repeat the same thing multiple times because you can't remember everything they said. In this episode Natalie and Kati explore what affects organisation as someone with dyslexia, and what can help you to be more organised and navigate difficult situations today. Key topics: Why having dyslexia affects organisation skills, Understanding what it feels like to come across as disorganised, What tips you can implement today to help with being more organised, and How to navigate these difficult situations. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 5 - My Worst Dyslexic Mistakes In this Episode I share with you some of my biggest dyslexia mistakes. Some of these are dyslexia fail whoppers. As you know, I am passionate about talking about dyslexia differently and part of that is talking about the reality of dyslexia. And what coould be more reality than 'Dysleixa Fails'. It's okay to talk about dyslexia fails. Lets face it, it happens to us all and talking about it helps to better understand dyslexia, and... also just have a laugh about it. We're not defined by our mistakes, we cannot let these dyslexia life mishapes define who we are. Key topis; Some of my biggest dyslexia mistakes, Learning that dyslexia fails are part of the reality of dyslexia, Learning to understand dyslexia better, and How we will not be defined by these fails. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 4 - Understanding What is Dyslexia If we better understand dyslexia better we can work out better systems to support us. The more we understand dyslexia, it does two things: We understand better systems to support us, and We can better accept the challenges of dyslexia. Talking to other people with dyslexia and understanding the reality of dyslexia, with the broader range of challenges beyond under spelling and reading, helps to feel less isolated and alone. When you know that you're not the only one experiencing these broad range of challenges, they seem more manageable. Key topics: - Why we first need to understand dyslexia, - How Broad the Challenges and Strengths are with Dyslexia, - Discussing the reality helps us to feel less alone, and - How you can navigate all of the frutrating emotions. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Epiosde 3 - Dyslexia and Feeling Tired Do you take breaks? The challenges for adults with dyslexia go far beyond spelling and reading which is what dyslexia is most commonly known for. At Dyslexia in Adults, we are determined to talk about the reality of being an adult with dyslexia, which includes addressing all of the challenges that comes with it and addressing what support is really needed. Something that is not often discussed is how dyslexia affects energy levels and feeling tired. In this episode, I explain why adults with dyslexia are more prone to feeling tired and why taking breaks is essential. This episode is inspired by the Dyslexia in Adults community 'The Hive' Key topics: - Why you feel more tired with dyslexia, - Why taking 'Brain Breaks' is essential - What breaks you need, and - Common excuses for not taking breaks I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 2 - Dyslexia in Adults, The Strengths I don't like to refer to dyslexia as a "Superpower". I feel that terming dyslexia as a "Superpower" alienates people, I think it sets the bar too high, and I don't believe it truly highlights the reality of dyslexia in adults. I like to look at dyslexia strengths alongside the challenges and weaknesses. This is important as I believe it helps to recognise that the challenges and our strengths go hand-in-hand. Key topics: - Talking about Dyslexic Strengths, - Not looking at Dyslexia as a "Superpower", - How we can discuss dyslexic strengths in a better way, and - How you can find your dyslexic strengths. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 1 - Dyslexia, A Little About Me Welcome to the Dyslexia in Adults Podcast! I feel like the topic of dyslexia, specifically in adults, has been forgotten and I intend to fill that need to support fellow dyslexics to navigate life with Dyslexia in adulthood. I started Dyslexia in Adults out of frustration. When I needed information on how to deal with adult issues as someone with dyslexia, there was only information on dyslexia in children. The subject of dyslexia in adults seemed to be something that was given a cursory glance, never the main topic. In this first episode, I want to tell you a little bit about me; when I was diagnosed with dyslexia and the challenges that I faced and how the support during childhood gave me the resiliance in adulthood to find my strengths and sucess because of Dyslexia. In this episode I also share what led me to start Dyslexia in Adults. I share my life with dyslexia through 4 short stories which I know alot of people will be able to relate to. I want to thank you for joining me and listening to this podcast! It really helps the podcast and the mission if you rate, review, and share this podcast so that others may find it and get the support they need. Key topics: - Getting diagnosed with dyslexia, - What having dyslexia at school was like, - Entering the work place as someone with dyslexia, - Possibly my biggest dyslexia fail moment, and - Why I started Dyslexia in Adults. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagram: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website

Episode 0 - Dyslexia in Adults Trailer. Welcome to the Dyslexia in Adults podcast. I'm Natalie, the Founder of Dyslexia in Adults, and I am incredibly passionate about talking specifically about adult dyslexia. It frustrates me so much when people talk about child dyslexia with only a cursory mention of adult dyslexia. When you think about it, there are more adults with dyslexia as nearly seventy percent of the worlds population are over the age of eighteen! There is also a wave of adults being diagnosed with dyslexia later in life, with little or no information about how to navigate the challenges that are specific to adults with dyslexia. It also doesn't help those people who want to help adults with dyslexia; line managers, work colleagues, friends, family, if the only information available is that to support children as opposed to what it means to have and support dyslexia in adulthood. I have rolled up my sleeves, and I am determined to create a space where we only talk about adult dyslexia. It's not part of the conversation, it is the conversation. Come and join the conversation and help us grow the community. All I ask is that, if you find the content valuable, please rate, review and share this podcast to help others find it. Visit the Dyslexia in Adults Website: Dyslexia in Adults Website Follow Dyslexia in Adults on Instagrame: Dyslexia in Adults Instagram Follow Dyslexia in Adults on TikTok: Dyslexia in Adults TikTok Dyslexia in Adults is hosted by Natalie Brooks and is produced by FAC. Fisher Audio Cast: Fisher Audio Cast Website