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Dyslexia Unfiltered
Hosted by Andrea Pickard · EN
Dyslexia Unfiltered is a podcast to help dyslexic adults ignite breakthroughs and rewrite their stories.
Live your best life because we deserve it!
Hosted by Andrea Pickard (she/her), a UK-based breakthrough coach and proud dyslexic thinker.
Join me as we explore goal setting, strengths, resilience, and stepping outside your comfort zone.
Season 1: Goal setting for dyslexic thinkers. From unlocking your why to thriving with real stories and practical tips.
Episodes include free resources like my Dyslexic Goal Workbook.
Whether you are newly diagnosed or ready for change, this is your unfiltered space to thrive.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Free Dyslexic Goal Setting Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com
Follow on Instagram: @dyslexia_unfiltered
#Dyslexia #DyslexicThinkers #GoalSetting #Neurodiversity
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S1.E2: Goal Setting for Dyslexic Thinkers
May 200:08:34Tap to summarizeEpisode 2 explores why goals matter for dyslexic adults, plus my navigation example and job search story.Transcript Summary: Goals give us direction, purpose, and momentum, but they can also feel overwhelming when you are not sure where to start. In this episode of Dyslexia Unfiltered, we explore how to turn big dreams into achievable steps by beginning with your why. I share a personal story from my early career, a full year of job hunting at 19 that finally paid off thanks to one unexpected pub conversation. Whether you are chasing a new goal, feeling stuck or simply need a reminder that persistence pays off, then this episode will help you take the next step forward with clarity and confidence. Timestamps: (0:00) Why Dyslexic Thinkers Set Goals (3:09) Goals = Your Sat Nav (4:02) My First Job Story (5:34) Persist & Break It Down (7:38) Get Your Free WorkbookExcerpt: "You might know you want to achieve a certain goal, but you might not know how to get there."FREE Dyslexic Thinkers Goal Setting Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com Follow on Instagram: @dyslexia_unfiltered #DyslexicGoals #BreakthroughPodcast
Transcribe →S1.E3: Unlock Dyslexic Strengths and See the Whole Forest
May 200:08:53Tap to summarizeEpisode 3 dives into dyslexic strengths like emotional intelligence and big-picture thinking, I share with my own experience.Transcript Summary: Think about your strengths. Dyslexics see the forest, not just trees. I managed 30 people in my 20s thanks to emotional intelligence. At 40, I know I'm multi-talented.Timestamps: (0:00) Unlock Dyslexic Strengths (1:58) Emotional Intelligence (3:36) See the Whole Forest (Big-Picture Thinking) (6:15) Multi-Talented at 40 (8:03) Feel Proud & Get Your WorkbookExcerpt: "You as a dyslexic can see the whole forest."Free Dyslexic Goal Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com Follow: @dyslexia_unfiltered #DyslexicStrengths #Neurodiversity
Transcribe →S1.E1: My Dyslexia Diagnosis at 36 – Welcome to Dyslexia Unfiltered
May 200:04:58Tap to summarizeIn episode 1, I share my dyslexia journey, diagnosed at 36, school struggles, corporate success and why I started Dyslexia Unfiltered. Transcript Summary: I struggled at school, wondered about dyslexia, coped with the spellchecker in work, got tested during pandemic, felt a massive relief and now help others thrive as a breakthrough life coach. Season 1 focuses on goal setting. Timestamps: (0:00) Welcome to Dyslexia Unfiltered(0:53) My Dyslexia Diagnosis mid 30’s (36 years old)(3:24) Why This Podcast(4:10) Grab Your Free Workbook Excerpt: "I was diagnosed with dyslexia in my mid thirties... it really feels like that dyslexic part of me is part of my story now." Free Dyslexic Goal Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com Follow: @dyslexia_unfiltered #DyslexiaPodcast #DyslexicBreakthrough
Transcribe →S1.E8: The Comfort Zone – Why Your Dreams Are Waiting Outside
Dec 1200:07:16Tap to summarizeIn Episode 8 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores one of the biggest reasons many dyslexic adults feel stuck.Your dreams are usually waiting for you outside your comfort zone and stepping towards them is where real growth begins.In the previous episode (S1.E7), we talked about what happens when life throws unexpected challenges your way.This episode shifts the focus to something more internal: the moments when you hold yourself back because staying comfortable feels easier than stepping into something new.Andrea shares real-life examples from learning to drive, starting new jobs, becoming a mother and recording this podcast on video as an introvert. Every uncomfortable moment became part of her journey toward the goals that mattered most.This episode is a gentle reminder that feeling scared or uncertain does not mean you should stop. It means you are stretching, growing and moving towards the version of yourself you want to become.Andrea shares:What a comfort zone is and why it feels so safeWhy your goals almost always sit outside of itHow growth happens when you lean into discomfortHer personal experience of stepping outside her comfort zone to create this podcastA simple “one brave thing” task you can try this weekHow support, mindset and breaking your goals into steps help you move forwardTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Episode 8: Why Your Dreams Are Waiting Outside00:15 – What a comfort zone actually is and how we grow into our comfort zones00:53 – Andrea’s experience of learning to drive 01:28 – How to get outside of your comfort zone 02:28 – Andrea shares how making this podcast is out of her comfort zone 04:40 Doing something brave to get outside your comfort zone and how to break your goal down06:25 – Support, mindset and breaking down your goals07:00 – Final thoughts and see you in Episode 9 FREE gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com to receive your Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.#DyslexiaUnfiltered #TheComfortZone #DreamsOutsideYourComfortZone #DyslexicThinker #GrowthMindset
Transcribe →S1.E7: The Why Not – What To Do When Things Happen Outside Of Your Control
Nov 2800:09:17Tap to summarizeIn Episode 7 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores: What do you do when life throws something at you and it’s completely out of your control?In the previous episode (S1.E6), we looked at the how of achieving your goals. This episode is about the why not — the moments that make you question your goals. Andrea opens up about the reality behind positive thinking: having a positive mindset matters but frustration, annoyance and overwhelm are completely human experiences. You are allowed to feel these things. What matters is what happens next.This episode is all about reminding you that when setbacks happen, it does not mean you have to give up on your goals. Andrea shares:Why positive thinking has a place but is not the whole storyWhy feeling frustrated is normal (and does not mean you are failing)How to respond when things happen outside your controlA simple reframing technique to help you move forwardWhat she hopes you will take away from this episodeTimestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 7: The Why Not 00:44 – When life throws something unexpected 02:19 – Positive thinking vs. emotional reality 03:11 – It’s okay to feel frustrated 03:41 – You can’t control everything but you can control your response 04:06 – What to remember when you feel like giving up 07:28 – Your takeaway from this episode 08:33 – See you in Episode 8Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com to receive your Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.#DyslexiaUnfiltered #TheWhyNot #Dyslexicthinker
Transcribe →S1.E6: How to Make Your Goal Happen: Resources, Support & Accountability
Nov 2100:09:03Tap to summarizeIn Episode 6 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) unpacks one of the biggest blockers for dyslexic thinkers: How do I actually achieve my goal?In the previous episode (episode S1.E5) we explored your why. This episode all about the how: the practical steps, tools and support that help you to achieve your goal, even when the goal feels big. Andrea shares how AI, online communities and the right accountability partner have transformed the way she works, thinks and acts. Achieving a goal is not about doing it alone, it’s about knowing who and what can help you move forward.Andrea opens up:How AI cut her writing time in halfHow to get supportHer story of starting a fitness goal in freezing FebruaryWhat makes accountability partners so powerfulSimple next steps you can take this week to move closer to your goalTimestamps: 00:00 – Welcome to Episode 6: How to Achieve Your Goal 00:39 – When the goal feels big (and the “how” feels unclear) 02:11 – Resources around you: AI, online groups & free tools 02:37 – Example: Using AI to write a long, difficult letter 05:17 – Who can help? Family, friends, colleagues, mentors 10:40 – Choosing the right person to share your goal with 05:38 – Personal story: 7am training in freezing February 06:51 – Why accountability works 07:08 – Your action step for this week 08:26 – Keep in touch and see you in Episode 7Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com for the Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.#DyslexiaUnfiltered #HowToAchieveYourGoals #DyslexicAndProud
Transcribe →S1.E5: Your Why – The Fuel That Keeps Dyslexics Moving
Nov 1400:10:09Tap to summarizeIn Episode 5 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) reveals the secret behind every goal worth achieving: your WHY.For dyslexics, this isn’t just motivation it’s survival fuel. Andrea shares how her late diagnosis became the jigsaw piece that unlocked her mission and how yours can too.Why do you want to achieve your goal? That single question gets you training in the rain, recording when you’re scared or starting over.Andrea opens up:The dream she buried in her 20's and revived at 40Why family, fulfillment and growing through being an introvert pulls her forwardA reflection exercise to uncover your why00:00 – Welcome to Episode 5: Your Why 00:15 – Recap: Resilience from Episode 4 00:35 – What *is* your “why”? (And why it’s not just motivation) 02:00 – Example: Training for a 10K bike ride in the rain 03:25 – Andrea’s Story, starting with the dream she had in her 20's and how that lead her to starting Dyslexia Unfiltered at 4006:12 – Dyslexia diagnosis at 36: “The missing jigsaw piece” 07:18 – Family as fuel: Being a mum, overcoming introversion, and giving value 08:41 – Reflection Exercise: Reflect on your why 09:16 – Keep in touch and see you in Episode 6Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com for Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough#DyslexiaUnfiltered #FindYourWhy #DyslexicAndProud
Transcribe →S1.E4: Resilience and Dyslexia: The Hidden Strength Behind Your Goals
Nov 700:11:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Dyslexia Unfiltered, Andrea explores the power of resilience, the inner strength that keeps us moving forward, even when life does not go to plan.Andrea reflects on her experiences growing up with undiagnosed dyslexia and how those early challenges helped her build resilience without even realising it. From learning spelling lists as a child to qualifying as a coach during the pandemic, Andrea shares personal stories that show how determination and reflection can turn obstacles into growth.You will be encouraged to pause, reflect and reconnect with your own resilience. Especially if things feel uncertain or out of alignment right now.Chapter timestamps:(0:00) Welcome & Introduction(0:14) What Resilience Really Means(1:22) Childhood Memories & Early Resilience(2:12) Reflecting on Undiagnosed Dyslexia(3:17) Reflecting on Your Own Resilience(4:00) When Life Gets in the Way of Goals(5:31) Qualifying as a Coach During the Pandemic(7:11) When You’ve Shown Up No Matter What(7:48) Applying Resilience to Current Goals(8:16) When Things Feel Out of Alignment(9:28) Resetting, Reflecting & Realigning(09:55) Final Reflections & Takeaway Message(10:32) Stay Connected + Free Workbook 🎧 In this episode: • What resilience really means in everyday life • How dyslexics can use the resilience built through life experiences to achieve their goals • Andrea’s story of qualifying as a coach during the pandemic • How to apply your own resilience to the goals you are working on💛 Free Resource: Dyslexic Goal Setting Workbook: andreapickard.comFollow: @dyslexia_unfiltered
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