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.
Episodes
103 episodes
Taking a Break: Reflections and What's Next
In this episode of the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, host Matthew Head announces taking a pause in the podcast's regular schedule as he takes a break to recharge and focus on personal goals. Since launching in June 2021, the podcast has released ov...
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Episode 100 - Supporting Dyslexic Students with Michelle Catterson
What if school was a place where dyslexic students felt understood, supported, and empowered to thrive?In this special 100th episode, Matt sits down with Michelle Catters...
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Episode 100
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45:49
Dyslexia Festival with Jo Rees
How do you turn your personal journey with dyslexia into a thriving business and social media platform?In this episode, I sit down with Jo Rees, dyslexia advocate, keynote speaker, and social media educator, to talk about how her TikTok ...
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Episode 99
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53:23
Homeschooling Neurodivergent Learners with Jenny Sandler
How do you create an education that truly works for neurodivergent learners?In this episode, Matthew sits down with Jenny Sandler, a specialist teacher and consultant supporting children with dyslexia, autism, and ADHD. Jenny’s journey i...
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Episode 98
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45:59
Decoding Dyslexia with Dr David Hurford
Did you know that up to 40% of children in the US struggle with reading by the fourth grade? In the UK, that's the same as years 4-5 in Primary School! In this episode, Matthew Head sits down with Dr. David Hurford, a research scien...
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Episode 97
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50:53
Assistive Technology Superstore with Lauren Jeffery
Ever felt overwhelmed trying to find the right assistive technology for your needs or those of someone you care about? The world of AT can be a maze of options, often leaving people unsure where to begin or what solutions are available.I...
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Episode 96
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41:10
A look back over 2024
In this special year-end episode, host Matthew Head takes listeners on a reflective journey through the standout moments and stories from 2024. From CEOs and MPs to former Olympians and tech innovators, Matthew revisits conversations w...
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Episode 95
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32:47
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.&...
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Episode 94
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24:15
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 mediu...
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Episode 93
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40:19
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
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Episode 92
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54:28
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 way...
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Episode 91
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48:55
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 th...
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Episode 90
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39:10
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. ...
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Episode 89
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46:17
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.Wher...
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Episode 88
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37:50
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 run...
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Episode 87
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41:17
Mental Fitness and Digital Detox With Neil Jones
Have you ever been on a ‘digital detox’? Do you think you could do it? Would you know what to do?Well, in this episode of the podcast, Host Matthew Head is joined by Neil Jones, a coach from Lincoln, UK.Neil has had a varied caree...
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Episode 86
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51:11
Being a Neurodiversity Advocate with Akua Opong
“I’ve been helped and supported so much through my life, I want to give and help as much as I can to give back.”We’re going to share with you a story of a person who is so incredibly willing to want to help others with so much drive,&nbs...
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Episode 85
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44:14
Anthropology and Doing Things Your Own Way with Roxanne Varzi
Meet Roxanne Varzi, an Anthropologist, Artist, writer, Professor, filmmaker, playwright, and this episode's guest on the Dyslexia Life Hacks Show!Roxanne's interest in anthropology started when she wanted to study something that would pa...
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Episode 84
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46:52
Dyslexia and Mind Mapping with Chris Collier
In this episode of the podcast, we’re talking again about Assistive Technology, this time about mind mapping and how it can help people with dyslexia organise and make sense of all the ideas flowing through their heads. People with ...
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Episode 83
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49:07
Dyslexia Empowering Technology with Jack Churchill OBE
If you’re a person with dyslexia and had assistive technology you will have had at some point a scan pen. In this episode we meet the Founder and CEO of Scanning pens and
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Episode 82
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58:25
Why Screening for Neurodiversities is Needed at School with Sarah Templeton
There’s no Money in the NHS for Adult ADHD!These are the words which our guest, Sarah Templeton, heard for NHS GPs time and time again before having to go private to prove that she did in fact have ADHD!Tha...
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Episode 81
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1:03:02
40 years of living with Dyslexia with Matthew Head
This story starts when I turned 18 years old, it was 2002, I was riding a Honda - CB400 Super 4, mid-length hair, at College doing Automotive Engineering, and Dyslexia was not something I talked about.At this point in my life career advi...
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Episode 80
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34:20
Helping everyone Access the Education they Deserve with Kait Feriante
What's the BIGGEST misconception about Dyslexia?People with Dyslexia can’t learn to read or write. Well in this episode of the Podcast, we hear from Kait Feriante from Chicago to share with us why she is on a mission to help ...
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Episode 79
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48:12
Raising Awareness of Dyscalculia and Leaning into your Dyslexic Strengths with Emily Gee
When Emily Gee became that student at school who was left behind and forgotten, it was hard to see where she fitted into the world. Always having that sense at school that something wasn’t quite right when struggling with common challenges of d...
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Episode 78
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49:55
How Neurocognitive Therapy can help with your Dyslexia with Usha Patel
When a life changing moment spawned a desire to understand herself more and figure out why she struggled with spelling and reading, our guest in this episode, Usha Patel, put aside all her years of training and experience as an Architect, and r...
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Episode 77
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47:06