The Dyslexic Entrepreneur Podcast
Episodes
Brent Sopel: Stanley Cup Winner, Father & Dyslexia Advocate
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favourite interviews of the year - Must have been my Christmas Present. Speaking with Brent was amazing we talked about everything from find...
Forced Focus - Music For Your Story
21 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Focus has been a struggle this last month - a million things grabbing my dyslexic attention. It's like everyone goes mad leading up to Christmas, rush...
Looking Ahead After A Mad Year
20 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 has been a crazy one - I wanted to talk about the next steps as we run into a new year, what I am going to be doing & our new 'Make 2021 Your Bes...
Accepting Your Dyslexia (I mean really accepting it)
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Do you accept yourself for having Dyslexia? Or do you find yourself doing it publically then beating yourself up on the inside? This is so common. I w...
What presents do dyslexics love?
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to share the presents I love to get & the ones I don't. See how many match with what you like and if we have the same patterns.
Most Annoying Part of Dyslexia (may not be what you think)
13 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We will all have our pet challenges with Dyslexia. But this one is one that gets me to this day - it reaches into my soul and even if I look ok on the...
Brutal Honesty Time
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Hard love is what we need. Do you ever think that when you are backed into a corner you can work out how to talk yourself out of it? Somehow your brai...
Overwhelm - That feeling of being trapped in a whole
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever felt like you have fallen into a whole and it’s hard to get out. In this episode I get how I’m feeling off my chest and share a few tips (I’...
Time, Renovations and Planning
07 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So one of my visualisations with Holly this year was to renovate her bathroom. I wanted to share the story as were deep in the process. What’s worke...
The True Definition of Dyslexia
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What actually is Dyslexia? I have always found it strange that Dyslexia is defined by its symptoms and not its cause. You don't say a broken arm is de...
Ever feel like you have and angel & a devil on your shoulder?
29 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At my parents birthday party I was reminded of how my mind works. I have not felt this way in a long time so wanted to share. This is a really candid ...
How Dyslexics Should Use Mind Maps with Darius Namdaran
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us have toyed around with mind maps over the years. You may have really enjoyed them or just fiddled with them. In this episode, I talk to the...
Burning Bridges & Sex Tapes
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you struggled to make a massive shift in your life? You think about it and go 'I really want that' but then the dyslexic overthinking kicks in, y...
3 Things I Would Tell 10 Year Old Stephen
22 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now one of my dyslexic listeners must have come up with a time machine right? We are out of the box thinkers and inventors. So I thought while I wait ...
Covid Lockdown - Tips For Dyslexics
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In lockdown or going into one? At some point, you will. I chat with Gavin in Melbourne about how to deal with being locked inside like puppy and contr...
When your words & pictures don't match...
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexia stems from your brain's preference for using visual processing over symbolic processing. It has a raft of benefits but also challenges. Each ...
Exams & Study: 12 Coping Strategies
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexia, Exams & Study - Sounds like a nightmare to many of us. Our brains are not wired for standardised testing right - we are not robots. None of ...
The Cookie Story
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On my walk today I started listening to an audio book to improve my coaching. I am always looking at new ways to get through to people and I really li...
The Focus Gap - The long Game vs Daily Activity
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have really had a few challenges with focus recently - my plate is nice and full (which I used to hate) now I accept but it does not always make it ...
How to keep your dreams front of mind - An App I'm Loving
08 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest challenges for me is keeping my dreams front of mind. In a busy world my focus gets taken by every passing car. I feel like a dog w...
Well that escalated quickly - An episode on dealing with chaos
04 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The world is a bit mad, its a little nuts. With our minds all running off what can we recognise in ourselves and lives to give us that moment of peace...
Guest: Rich Sanchez Ex-Disney Product Manager and Awesome Dyslexic
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In todays episode I talk with Rich Sanchez based in the US of A. We talk about his time at Disney, his Dyslexic story and talk about employment and us...
Why The Need For Speed is a Dyslexics Biggest Weakness
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
People say reading, writing and spelling is our biggest challenge. But let's be honest with a bit of technology we can solve that one. It's not easy b...
My Number 1 Tip For Communicating In Relationships
25 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I'm not cupid any means, I have tripped through relationships, made mistakes and learned a lot over the years. But as I understand dyslexia (really ho...
How can you help other dyslexics?
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What I love about this community is the care and intention to help others - but it can be tough - do you know enough? will you break someone 😂? Wha...
2 Drinking Dyslexics - Episode 1
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have always wanted to do this. Have a drink with a fellow dyslexic and talk about all things neurodiverse. Honestly I had a lot of fun doing this an...
Mad Weekend - A real emotional rollercoaster
18 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever had one of those weekends where you are up, down and spinning around? I did this weekend. It was like the weather on an island. It changes from r...
2 Things You Need To Know About Time
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the challenges that never gets spoken about is the Dyslexic challenge with Time ⏰ It is not natural to us, we understand it intellectually bu...
Get past the how and own your process
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As Dyslexics we don't just think outside the box - we kind of live there. It's why we love meeting other dyslexics as it's like we are all tuned into ...
Being Happy On The Path To Your Dreams
11 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexia is a learning preference, so how do you use your preferences to shape what you truly want? As the year comes to an end (what a year right) I ...
New Ways To Teach Children To Read & Write with Lois Letchford
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a parent of dyslexic child you know it can be tough to see them come home from school sad and feeling like they failed. Lois Letchford help...
Brewing Anger like a hot cup of coffee
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I walked and that message arrived I wondered how my dyslexic mind could see so much in such a short time. It could run down rabbit holes, create st...
Neurodiversity Conference - What I learned
04 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As we grow the Truth About Dyslexia myself, Vanessa & Becky went on a road trip to Wellington, New Zealand to hear from speakers, meet others in the d...
5 Tips To Help Dyslexics Write Better Emails
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Emails can be a brain ache. Trying to work out what you want to say, spelling it right and sometimes you can even feel a bit of shame when sending som...
Morning Coffee, Anxiety & The Never Ending To Do List
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexia and Anxiety are very very close friends. Our minds are a mixture of warriors & worriers (see what I did there). As I sat down this morning wi...
How do you tell someone they may have dyslexia? Try this...
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first had the penny drop about what dyslexia really meant (at about 32) It was an awakening. It felt like I had loaded up the awareness gun and...
Exam's, Degrees & more with Martin Bloomfield
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I got to speak with Martin Bloomfield to talk Dyslexia. He is about to finish his Masters Degree and we talk about dyslexic life, learning and writing...
Why are Dyslexics Actually Super Smart?
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us define smart as we have been told. The people who can spell and write well. I call BS on this. Let's dive into the 3 biggies that I think m...
Want vs Need: The Dyslexic Challenge
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I want to feel... X, I want to be.... Y, I want to feel normal - all phrases we say to ourselves on a regular basis. It gets a bit tiring. We start to...
#Updatecast - the project, medication & meditation
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to give my regular listeners and update on what we are doing for the Truth About Dyslexia to create a bigger impact in the dyslexia world for...
How to take the stress out of interviews and the like.
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Job interview? Sitting your drivers test? Maybe you want to speak on stage (or these days a Zoom). Many dyslexics find there brain run off in 10 diffe...
Modern Family, Confidence & A Story
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone else have those moments where you are watching something a bit mindless - to give yourself a chuckle, and then you hear one line. A line y...
Voice technology.. Awesomeness
14 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I just got a new toy that I have fallen in love with - not only is it quite cost effective but the applications with dyslexia could be stunning.
😔 Feeling Judged? Try this...
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So I was walking 🚶🏻♂️ this morning and came across a real dyslexic situation. That feeling of being judged by someone.. someone you have ...
Interview with Alexandra Bechtel - Miss South Dakota 2020
07 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
By 21 she has spoken on stage at multiple conferences, helped get government legislation in South Dakota for Dyslexia and has a really bright future i...
🤚 Asking for help.. Fear, Anxiety & Depression
06 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Topics we listen to but struggle to change - My dyslexic mind runs away and struggles to find peace and it struggles even more to admit I need help. I...
Stress Release - creating your own 👓 visual ⚒️ tools
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Really practical podcast today teaching a technique that will help you remove that stress from being down, and help you settle when you get over excit...
Using Rabbit 🐇Holes 🕳 to your Dyslexic Advantage
31 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Someone says something that triggers an emotion.... before you know it 40 scenarios have Been created in your mind, your overwhelmed and flooded with ...
Immediate gratification 😃, spraying a cat with water 🚿 🐈 and creating habits
30 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexic or not we all struggle to maintain habits. But if you have dyslexia you will have different hurdles to jump. Let’s dive in to these.
‘House of Cards’ ❤️ effect
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How did a bottle of oil.. spark a realisation of how to get and support someone with dyslexia :) Let’s dive in like an Olympic swimmer 🏊♀️...
Why can’t I see my pictures 🖼 I’m a picture 📷 thinker right?.. here why
24 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I talk 💭 to myself in words... not just pictures.. how does that work? I get asked this a lot by dyslexics so thought it was time to go on on a fun...
Why can’t you read 📖 my mind 🧠
23 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So I had an experience on Sunday and it really shined torch 🔦 a light on common challenge we have as dyslexics . It al started with a pair of 🕶 ...
☔️ Solutions vs Coping Strategies: Whats the difference
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
So many challenges appear in our lives and how we sea with them can help or hinder us. I want to talk about stormy weather and share what I am trying....
Dirty 👄 little word... organisation.
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My dyslexic brain 🧠 is not in love with the word organisation. Some days I feel I can do it like a boss.. other days I just want to hide. Here are ...
Using your senses 🔨 a great tool for your 🧠
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Maybe your dyslexic brain will not play ball at an exam? Maybe you want to stop eating a certain type of food. What ever the case is we can use our se...
The dream 💭 of control 📺
12 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Feel like you’re always after control? Your dyslexic mind is seeking that sense of safety. It’s like holding on to something so tightly.
Change the story 📚 change your life 😊
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexics are amazing internal story tellers - it’s actually how we operate best. But left unchecked it can cause a lot of negative emotions. I talk...
#updatecast - adhd meds, visualising they future and nursery rhymes
09 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Been a while since I have share what I am trying and that is working for me and Dyslexia. So enjoy :)
Nibbling an 🐘 Elephant and how you are what your 🧠 brain eats
05 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Energetic fun one today with 3 points that have jumped up front of my mind today. Hope they help you all :)
It’s me - Not You 💓
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Relationship podcast - something that happened last night on date night that we as Dyslexics should all be really conscious of - we may h sweat and th...
Jump starting, battery charging + creating drive 💡
02 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I wanted to share a few points on momentum and maintaining drive in your life and moving forward and I have a big thank you in this episode too.
Dyslexic Success Story - BIll James
30 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I have known Bill for years and we have always connected. Bill found out he was dyslexic at a much later stage but it all made sense. We talk about co...
Getting stuck in the ‘problem trap’
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever been stuck in a problem and tried to solve it for wayyyy to long. To a point where it feels so big you are trapped? I have. So I wanted ...
Dyslexic Cavemen (and women) 🏞
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I had a thought... it maybe nuts... or it may make pure sense and give a touch of relief.
Excited 😆 when you’re talking? How to get your words out
26 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great question from the groups. Many of us can get that excited, Adrenalin rush that makes us mince our words - I wanted to share my thoughts on how I...
Darren Clarks Story - Employment & Creating Global Change For Dyslexia
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I love hearing stories of people like me and you, who have Dyslexia. Darren was diagnosed at 36, but always new he was dealing with challenges. In thi...
‘Pinch Out’ Tool 🤏 🌅 - Great for gaining perspective
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Being an Adult with Dyslexia can be challenging. My mind runs off in 1000 directions - but here is a visual tool I love to use to step back in to my p...
Is solving dyslexia like losing weight?
19 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This was raised in our Facebook group the other day and I wanted to respond on the podcast as it raised some interesting points.
Show Your Workings - My Audio Book Idea
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I want your thoughts - would this interest you to listen to? Does it speak to you?
Just been diagnosed with Dyslexia as an adult 🤔? What do you do now?
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adults across the world are being diagnosed as Dyslexic. What do you do next? What does it really mean? And why do they give you a brick of text with ...
Planting 🌱 Small Seeds
12 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How do you find your way to that big emotional vision in your head? It can feel overwhelming planning your future but I have a message for all the adu...
Adult Dyslexics.. Not feeling confident - Do this...
11 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Confidence is the number one challenge for adult dyslexics it keeps us stuck... but what if we are just looking at it from the wrong angle?
Getting stuck in the how, and missing whys your doing jt
07 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I need your help? Can you spare 5 mins - I explain all in this podcast
Chasing results will only lead to failure - Why we fail at diets..
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever tried to change a habit? But fell flat on your face? Is your overthinking dyslexic brain getting in the way? What 1 change can you make in your l...
Playing the game, dunking the ball and finally winning
05 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We sat on the couch, her eyes 👀 looking at me waiting for a response. Without spurting off non-sense I decided to picture what it was like and how ...
We are LIVE... and a lesson I learned through the process
02 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Https://tribe.rightsiders.or is live. In this podcast I touch on the journey and a lesson I have learned along the way.
It’s the final countdown...
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Excited, nervous, happy, want to hide under the bed - the tribe is launching today so I wanted to share a few cool things.
State of the Right-Brain nation
30 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thought I would share my experience this morning - speaking on the topic of Right- brained communication (dyslexia/adhd/etc..) 1 big lesson and a lot ...
Under pressure...
28 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What next? What’s important? Why am I even doing that? Man I’m sick of running around like the Tasmanian devil after being neutered! We have all h...
Years in the making - it is nearly here
23 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You have probably heard me talk about the Right Siders Tribe but what really is it, why have we put so much time & passion into it and what should...
Meet Shona - A strong dyslexic woman who has used her dyslexic super power to be successful
22 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shona reached out to share her story to help empower women with Dyslexia. She is strong, switched on and has battled the challenges we all have and bu...
Standardise before you optimise - a secret to how we set habits
21 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As I am still on my dopamine - habits buzz. I wanted to run through what I am studying and simplify some of the recent learnings. If you think better ...
Dyslexia Screening - New AI Based App
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dyslexia screening has always been a challenge. Be it a text based quiz or a super expensive session if you can find a time to be diagnosed. But what ...
Responding vs Reacting
16 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Who would have thought - these words could mean 2 different things. On a drive yesterday this phrase was brought up and it got me thinking about how 1...
A Moment of Bliss
15 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mind running off? Used to it, but tired of it at the same time? What can you do to shift or break the cycle? What I do is a little tactic called a mom...
#updatecast - A big milestone, the ‘motivation’ molecule and the next phase.
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wanted to share what I am working on, learning and more in an updatecast.
Bonus: Let's Talk Dyslexia & ADHD
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
First interview we have done for a while. This is a longer than usual episode where I interview a member of the 'Adult Dyslexia Secrets' group and we ...
Body vs Mind: Round 1
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like your mind controls you, rather than you controlling your mind? Tony Robbins talks a lot about this technique but will it work for the d...
Energy Spikes
08 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us live the life of a wave, up and down, up and down - that is something we learn to accept. But how can these spikes slip in to your long ter...
Compromise: an inner battle
07 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone can have challenges with compromise, but what are our specific challenges and how can we overcome them?
Jill, a cup of coffee and ordering my groceries online
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk story(Hawaiian expression) about Jill and how she showed me how a small hinge can swing a big door.
Stuck In a Rut
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is a rut? How can you get stuck in one? And how do you escape from one?
Misunderstandings, stupid words and life
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s dig in to a communication podcast on how we listen. A few things have come up recently and I wanted to talk through it
Tunnel Tasking
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How I prioritise my day, why I don’t think we are great at multi tasking and a few thoughts on creating to do lists that you actually do!
To fix a career.. or to find another.. that is the question
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I get asked a lot about how to fix dyslexia at work, tell your boss about it and more on the same topic.. but is that always the real problem?
Speaking your mind - it can be frustrating
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Communication can feel like our biggest weakness. We can feel stupid, misunderstood and is it worth it? Let’s look at it.
Awareness is the seed for change
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Few stories, couple of tangents but also a clear message around awareness. Enjoy.
The ‘curve ball’ factor
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How does the external world effect your inner world. Does it put you out of alignment? Do things that seem so simple have a massive impact? Let’s di...
Michael Jordan, the American Indians and walking backwards
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Got my story on in this podcast. Here is what I learned from binging Netflix 😂. A little known American Indian phrase and a team that learned how t...
#updatecasst - drugs, sleep and conciousness
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The funny story at the start made me laugh at how my mind works. Enjoy!