The Dyslexic Entrepreneur Podcast

Why does slowing down seem so painful?

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Need a pep talk about slowing down? Does your brain always look for what’s next? Does it get overwhelmed by possibilities? Well my dyslexic brain do...

Dyslexia Coaching Call with Alison

25 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everyone, I get asked about coaching a lot when it comes to those with Dyslexia. At the moment I don't have the capacity to take on individual...

Problem Solvers, Not Solution Takers

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Do you get frustrated when someone tries to offer you unsolicited advice, does it get your back up? On the other hand do you find yourself trying to s...

Memory, Smell and Visualisation

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great memory technique for those of us with dyslexia. To remember things we are studying. I start off talking about smell then we dive in to...

5 Relationship Problems For Dyslexics

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Relationships can be tough for those with Dyslexia. It took me years to work it out. It was painful for me and my partners. I wanted to share 5 proble...

Updatecast: Breathing, James Clear and Neurodiversity

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I feel like sharing some powerful learnings I’m testing with my own dyslexic and ADHD brain. The one about breathing is a bit mind bending from my i...

ADHD & Dyslexia: New Gene Study

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of the big questions I get asked is about the cross over of ADHD and Dyslexia. So when I came across a study done at the end of 2022 I wanted to s...

Extreme Anxiety: How to step out of it

04 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dyslexia can really lead to your mind running away and leaving you in an emotional wasteland of low productivity. I felt that on Monday. Here is how I...

Dyslexia can be a lonely place

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You don’t have to do dyslexia alone. More people than you can imagine have dyslexia. I remember it was for me. In this podcast I talk about buildin...

Sensitivity Overload for Dyslexics

28 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Truth About Dyslexia" with your host, Stephen! 🎙️ In this eye-opening podcast, we dive deep into the sensory world of dyslexic in...

Object and Emotional Permanence

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This was brought to my attention the other day. Something I had heard of - object permanence. Then I’m my dogging understanding emotional permanence...

Assumptions: A dyslexic communication challenge exposed

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is something I struggle with daily. But it has gotten much better over the years and I wanted to share a few learnings.

So your partner has dyslexia - How to bring it up

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We had a listener question come in and I wanted to give some tips. It can be challenging having the dyslexia conversation with someone when they have ...

Feeling stupid and not speaking your truth

14 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I don’t think this is a dyslexic only thing but we experience this a larger extent. This inner voice saying we are not good enough. I nearly let thi...

Arnold Schwarzenegger, Dyslexia and 2 great lessons

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I did not realize Arnold Schwarzenegger had Dyslexia. It came as a bit of a shock. Not that he has it but he spoke about the challenges of being dysle...

Dealing with Overwhelm

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not an easy one. Especially when you realise you are the one creating the overwhelm. Dyslexia feels like a rollercoaster and being overwhelmed is so c...

How to tell someone they may have dyslexia?

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Partners, wives, husbands, parents struggle with this and it is tiring. I have struggled with this myself so wants to share my learnings and thoughts....

4 Biggies I Have Learned On My Dyslexic Journey

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

So the podcast has just hit 800,000 downloads. Which to me is a little mad. I am humbled. In this podcast I wanted to reflect on the 4 biggest aha’s...

Embedding Learning

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A common challenge for many dyslexics is that stuff comes in 1 ear and out the other. We can be heard saying ‘I know’ more often that we should. I...

#updatecast: Masking pain & Masking for a growth

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I share what’s going on for me. A conundrum of seeing through my own mask, my own pain and how to own it.

7 Hidden Traits of Dyslexia

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This video has over 42,000 views and a bunch of positive comments. So I wanted to share it on the podcast for the first time - the audio at least. Hop...

Dear Stephen: My husband is dyslexic and hates himself

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was reading through Reddit the other day and found this question. I wanted to answer it on the podcast. So here goes.

Dyslexia and feeling unmotivated

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m sure I am not alone here - feeling un motivated. Like there is something wrong with me. I wanted to dig into this and explain a few ways I get o...

Emotional Rollercoaster Ride 🎢: Navigating Feelings with ADHD(&Dyslexia)

10 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Truth About Dyslexia" podcast! In this episode we delve into the intricate world of emotional regulation in ADHD and Dyslexia . Join ...

ADHD, Dyslexia and Time Management: Strategies for Thriving in a Fast-Paced World ⏰🚀

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "The Truth About Dyslexia" podcast! In this episode we dive into the realm of ADHD and time management. Join us as we explore the common ch...

Embracing Hyperfocus 🕒: ADHD's Secret Weapon for Productivity

03 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "The Truth About Dyslexia," we delve into the fascinating concept of hyperfocus and its profound impact on individuals with ADHD. J...

Innovative Learning Strategies 🧠: Hacking Education for Dyslexic and ADHD Minds

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of "The Truth About Dyslexia," we dive into the world of alternative learning strategies tailored specifically for dyslexic and ADHD l...

The X-Factor 🔍: Dyslexia, ADHD, and Extraordinary Intuition

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Unlock the mysteries of intuition and its strong correlation with dyslexia and ADHD. Investigate how these conditions enhance intuitive abilities, pro...

Unlocking Potential: ChatGPT and Dyslexia - A Powerful Duo for Success

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this exciting episode of "Truth About Dyslexia," we delve into the incredible synergy between dyslexia and Chat GPT, the powerful AI language model...

Beyond Words: Navigating Dyslexia and Mental Health in Adult Life

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to "Truth About Dyslexia" podcast! 🎙️ Join us as we dive deep into the intricate relationship between dyslexia and mental health. In this...

David Dyslexia: The course that changed my life

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to share an experience of the David Dyslexia Life Concepts course. It was a massive game changer for me and my self identity. Give it a Googl...

Coping Strategy #16: Do you need one more….

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When I got this it changed my life … again. When I found out I was not just dyslexic but had ADHD as well it allows me to understand what was happen...

You are not special

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This was a challenge I had growing up. I was in a special English class. I kept getting told I was special and unique. But it was BS. When I learned t...

Coping Strategy #15: Secret to saying no

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I used to suck at saying no. That movie ‘yes man’ I felt was about me. It’s a common thread for those of us with dyslexia always saying yes. I f...

Time + Perception: A neurodiverse challenge

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a classic but I keep getting reminder how much we all struggle with time and our perception of it. Enjoy!

#Updatecast - Balance, comfort zones and constraints

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes I just want to follow they beat and talk about what is happening in my dyslexic mind. In this episode we talk about the struggle with findin...

Understanding The Mind with Simone Ellen Keller

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Neurodiversity is all about how our minds work differently - whether it is dysleixa, ADHD or one of the many others. In this epoisode i speak with Sim...

Coping Strategy #14: Understanding Why

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I used to be the kid who always asked why. But I did not understand that was a dyslexic thing. The need to understand the reason was so important to m...

How a dyslexic wrote 20 Books! with Matt Bird

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode I have Matt Bird from PublishU. He was diagnosed with dyslexia late in life and had his big aha moments. Like many of us he is an en...

Anxiety: The Dyslexic Trap

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does anxiety seem to be so enhanced on those with dyslexia? I’m this podcast I answer a question from Mary and give a few tips on what I do. Liv...

Coping Strategy #13: Sleep and Dyslexia

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sleep is a biggie. Let’s talk about it and how it plays with dyslexia

10 Great Pieces of Advice

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As a dyslexic I like many of us can see a great quote or piece of advice and go 'hey that is great advice' then in the blink of an eye, not ab...

Emotional Trauma and Dyslexia

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dyslexia is so much more than reading and writing. It's that we favour the right side of our mind. It can create very vivid experiences in our mind th...

Communication, fights and relationships

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m this episode we respond to a listeners challenge. This comes all the way from the UK. It is a struggle known to so many dyslexics that when we...

Coping Strategy #12: Bionic Reading and Dyslexia

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ok I came across this recently. Here is an example below of Bionic Reading. This is what a small block of text looks like with bionic read...

Fear and the dyslexic mind

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I ran into a moment of doubt.. ok maybe tripped over and hit my head on it. Fear bubbled up as it does with my dyslexic mind. Rabbit holes opens up, u...

Coping Strategy #11: Team Sports

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This has always been such a key part of my life. Trying to understand what I get out of it has been a different story. But it honestly makes a huge c...

Chaos & Comfort: the challenge of creating balance

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chaos for many seems like a dirty word. In this episode we look a little into why self sabotage happens, our need for chaos as dyslexics and how to st...

FocusPro.Ai - Simple Productivity for those with Dyslexia & ADHD

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with Pietro Ferracini one of the founders of Focus Pro we dig into his own ADHD & Dyslexia challenges and why he decided he need...

Coping Strategy #10: State changes, showers and butt pinching

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm really enjoying coping strategies. This episode is a bit of a catchall where we talk about states. Little things we can do to break out of tho...

Creating a clear identity

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever struggled with your identity? The character you see yourself as? Finding yourself wanting to simplify it but getting stuck on how to d...

Coping Strategy #9: Self-Permission

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Something many of us with neurodiversity struggle with. Dyslexia can see us being kind to others, but not giving ourselves much space to get things wr...

AI, Dyslexia and how to use it

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI, Chat GPT and the like seem to be everywhere. But how will this play out for those with dyslexia. In this episode we look at how to use AI for your...

Coping Strategy 8#: Acupressure Points

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Have you heard of Acupressure before? Maybe Acupuncture is more often spoken about? In this podcast we talk about a really simple coping strategy for...

Coping Strategy #7: Water + Dyslexia

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Does water matter for someone with Dyslexia? Not a podcast on water... Well luckily it's short, clear and talks about the real challenge those wit...

#updatecast - Health, naming your brain and supplements

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this podcast I wanted to do an update on what is working for me and my dyslexic mind. We will cover: How are my 3 consistent health goals going ...

Burnout & Working with Dyslexia with Dr Martin Bloomfield

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Finally the first interview of the year. I got to catchup with Martin who I interviewed 2 years ago on his work with Dyslexia. In this episode we dive...

Coping Strategy #6: Food, Dopamine & Dyslexia

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Food, Food ... Food. Not every dyslexic struggles with eating issues but I would say majority of us have used it as a coping strategy at one point or ...

Falling Down The Dyslexic Rabbit Hole

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It happened again. I post myself. Why won’t my brain just work. It's so easy to go down the rabbit hole. What if this went wrong? They must think...

Coping Strategy #5: Balance

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What does balance have to do with Dyslexia? I used to think nothing. But after the research and testing it in my personal life I realise it can have a...

Dyslexia and Being An Entrepreneur

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Entrepreneur. I hate spelling that word. But I love being one. With over 40% of entrepreneurs said to have dyslexia... the question is why? In this ...

Coping Strategy #4: THC, CBD and Dyslexia

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dude wheres my car. What if THC & CBD could help the dyslexic mind? In this pod I talk about my own journey with THC, CBD and Dyslexia. What I li...

Self Acceptance (and what it really means)

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

How many times have you heard the someone say - You need to accept yourself?  But if you are like me non-physical phrases like ‘self acceptance...

Coping Strategy #3: 2 Min Workout

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a strategy I started using a few months back to wake myself up on an afternoon. It's a tactic that seems too simple and you can find yoursel...

Supporting someone with Dyslexia

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wanted to touch on the how to support a child, friend or partner. These are just a few tips to start thinking about.

Coping Strategy #2: Visual Meditation and Dyslexia

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is one of my personal top tools I use on a near daily basis. With Dyslexia - meditation can feel really tough. Sitting still, not thinking coul...

Coping Strategy #1: Aroma, Smell & Dyslexia

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Could smell or aroma be a tool for supporting your dyslexic mind? Do essential oils work in the way you think? In the first mini series ‘Dyslexic Co...

700,000 download

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Big thanks to the listeners of the pod hitting 700,000 downloads of a pod is awesome. I wanted to share some thoughts over the last few years of doing...

Dyslexia and being socially awkward

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

5 ways dyslexia can make you feel socially awkward. One of the most popular pods is dealing with how being dyslexic can lead to challenges socialising...

#updatecast - consistently, seasons and email signatures

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Into days podcast I delve into what’s working for me and my brain. I look at how to stay consistent to reach your goals and share a tip to go on the...

Understanding your inner child-cat-genius

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to explain the dyslexic mind in an off the wall way that will make so much sense to so many. Enjoy.

Stop getting overwhelmed on the small things

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I sometimes like to think back to what I would tell myself 5-10 years ago. It’s really tough as it’s like my brain blocks so much out. But one big...

Working out what you want? (For dyslexics)

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This used to be one of my biggest stumbling blocks. Get this wrong and you end up going down a path that can be painful. In this pod I explain why we ...

Striving to be better

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For many years I got stuck in goals that were too big to achieve. My dyslexic mind would get excited by a vision that would ultimately leave me feelin...

Dyslexia: Going Beyond Reading, Writing and Spelling

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The biggest aha’s for people is when they realise how much dyslexia has played a part in more than they know. Thanks to those who support me on Pat...

Using Dyslexia To Reach Your Goas

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a follow on form the previous podcast. We are at that time of the year to set goals and bring them to reality :) So here is how I use dyslexia...

Goals and a new way of beating anxiety

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to checkin for the new year as I’m still on holiday. I’m this podcast I share my goals and how I set them and finish off with a really go...

#CheckingInCast

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just wanted to stop by and say merry Christmas (if you celebrate it) and give a few tips on searching the list of great pods!

3 Biggest Lessons of 2022

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to dive deep into my lessons for my neurodiverse mind this year! Thanks again to all our supporters on patreon - https://patreon.com/adultdys...

The Shotgun Approach

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Anyone else find they use the shot gun approach far too often. Let’s dig into it.

Day to day frustration and anxiety (the life of a dyslexic)

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to share some feelings straight from the heart. In todays episode I talk about the day to day challenges that result in that in nervy feeling...

Setting Boundaries as a Dyslexic

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This used to be one of my biggest stumbling blocks. I thought boundaries were something that were in cricket games. But here are a few tips I’ve use...

Momentum, reaching your goals and Dyslexia

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I love this time of year. Time to reflect on the year that has been. Every year I say… what a year. I want to help dyslexics around the world to und...

Surviving Survival More (this is a goodie)

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The dyslexic mind can get trapped in survival mode / in less than 10 mins let’s reframe how this works.

Intuition and Depravation

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For years I thought depriving myself of stuff would lead to ‘success’ but my dyslexic and ADHD driven mind does not work that way. In this episode...

5 Holiday Tip - For your next Vacay

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

So I just got back from my honey moon (see Instagram link for more). I wanted to reflect on 5 points that really stood out to me. Things that you may ...

Auditory Processing Disorder with Riette Schwass

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I wanted to spend some time learning about a close friend of dyslexia. Auditory Processing Disorder or APD - As you can imagine it i...

My wedding and the secret to success with Dyslexia

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I had to do a podcast on how the wedding went right! It got me thinking about the 1 thing that made it successful and where many dyslexics fall over.

Planning with dyslexia (5 tips I learned while planning a wedding)

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In today episode I wanted to speak about planning. Be it a project, wedding or something at work - it’s not always easy. Here are 5 key things that ...

Updatecast - eating, weddings and prioritising

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In todays episode it’s update cast time. - let’s look at health, work and relationships from my perspective and get update on all that is happenin...

Detailed, but not detailed

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I found a glitch in the matrix a wanted to share a realisation about our relationship with ‘detail’. Do you feel the same way as this?

How do neurotypical people think?

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Great question from a listener. It can be tough to realise people don’t always think the same way. It’s not like we can jump into there brains - y...

Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Days

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do your emotions swing from 1 day to the next. I wanted to talk about the last 2 days for me and my dyslexic brain.

Intuitive Eating - a dyslexic path to health

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I ready to get healthy and I want to share my journey. We all know the dyslexic mind works differently and it is all a mind game to reach true health....

Dyslexia: Going Beyond Reading, Writing and Spelling

19 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

These are the 3 big ‘aha’s that go beyond the obvious reading, writing and spelling most people think about. To find out more about Master Your ...

Dyslexia, relationships and communication

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I love this topic as getting this straight in my head has lead to me getting married to the woman of my dreams. It would not have worked if I had not ...

Why dyslexics struggle with self-confidence

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As it is dyslexia awareness month I wanted to talk about self-confidence as it gets raised so much. Have a listen - I hope it opens your eyes. 👉 L...

TiK Tok, Dyslexia and Dopamine

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Having steered away from Tik Tok for so long I finally joined. Here are some thoughts to be conscious or if you use it. Follow me here - https://www.t...

Do you find it tough to rest?

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I do. Having just had Covid it has jumped out and slapped me - how hard it is to do - nothing. I’m pretty sure it’s impossible. In this episode we...

Advocating for Dyslexia

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I wanted to shout out to the #goredfordyslexia campaign over the month of October. So here are a few thoughts on how you can shout out for dyslexia