Dyslexic Life with Jo Rees THE PODCAST!
Welcome to Dyslexic life with Jo Rees, the podcast.
A place where I provide a weekly overview of where Dyslexia is showing up in my life.
As a dyslexia teacher and assessor, it shows up quite a lot in my life in terms of how I support and serve people!
As a parent of three children with dyslexic profiles it shows up quite a lot in things that happen with us at home,!
Finally, as somebody who is dyslexic themselves and navigating trying to be a parent and run a business and stay afloat it shows up quite a lot there too.
Do you wanna know the truth about Dyslexia where it hides and how to find it?
Then this is the podcast for you, and if you are dyslexic and you’re looking for a place to come, where you don’t feel quite so alone this is also the place for you!
so sit back relax for the next 10- 15 mins and enjoy at dyslexic life with Jo Rees, the podcast!
Normalising dyslexia and dyslexic errors as well as highlighting and identifying those dyslexic strengths!
Episodes
70 episodes
s3 e11 - Modelling resilience, organisation and self talk!
In this episode, I discuss how as parents we have to model resilience to our children. How we need systems in place to support our working memory and also keep things tidy, and finally how many people with dyslexia emotionally harm themsel...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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11:08
s3e10 overwhelm, excitement and tough love … peppered with ADHD!
In this episode, I discuss overwhelmed and when as dyslexic we need to tough love ourselves! It’s also a great example of ADHD in real life!!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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13:32
S3 E9 Dyslexic ADHD fail and the impact of ADHd at home!
In this episode, I talk about my epic access to Work fail where I missed the deadline! Also give you an insight into what it’s like managing my own ADHD as well as my kids! It’s a good one!
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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13:58
s3 e8 procrastination, ADHD, purpose driven approach and why we need to be kind to teachers
This episode is longer than usual because there was a lot to say!! I discussed ADHD managing it. Unpicking the differences between dyslexia and ADHD, and how it might show up for yourself or children in your class.I think I w...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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24:47
S3E7 dyslexic parenting and academic expectations
This episode I talk through the conflicting expectations. Parents have to manage when supporting a child through education system.! We also give you a quick update on what’s been going on in my dyslexic world! It’s ALOT…...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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11:33
S3 E6 what to do when you feel like you want to quit.
In this episode, I discus what I’ve been up to this week the feeling of overwhelmed and that moment in every project where you feel like you wanna quit.
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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24:02
S3 E5 Travel and dyslexia and parenting!
In this episode I share my travel experiences and knowledge and how parenting impacted my dyslexia!
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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23:00
S3 e4 dyslexia revolution, the conference and vulnerability
In this episode, I discussed Jamie Oliver’s dyslexia Revolution how that impacted me personally and professionally! I also talk about what has been going on in Dyslexia life with Jo Rees, and share more details on the con...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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14:46
S3 Ep3 Invisible effort, managing your emotions and business!
In this episode, I talk about the invisible effort dyslexics put in that nobody ever seems to notice! I also share, some vulnerability about myself and my business, but how we can’t play a victim have to own it and move o...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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23:19
S3 Ep2 - what is your why, and purpose and being visible.
In this episode, I discuss what my WHY is in terms of why I chose to be a teacher and a Dyslexia! The importance of inspiration, and being visible! Find out more about my courses here
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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17:48
Season 3 E1! - dyslexia evolving and believing in yourself
Welcome to the podcast where I normalise how Dyslexia shows up in everyday life, hoping this raises awareness and makes people with Dyslexia feel less alone! I kick off season three talking about how Dyslexia constantly evolves, and...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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23:06
S2 Ep25 Dyslexic days, adhd diagnosis and future events.
This episode is a juicy one!!! I discussed times when Dyslexia is more prominent, my ADHD diagnosis as well as what I’ve been up to in my professional world!
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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17:34
S2 ep 24 the chaos of vulnerability!
This week I mentioned the new definition of Dyslexia, managing dyslexia and everyday life and vulnerability
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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12:52
S2 EP23 managing overwhelm!
In this episode, I discussed managing overwhelm!
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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19:01
S2 Ep22 supporting self esteem
This week is children’s mental health awareness week. I share ideas and discuss the importance of developing confidence and self-esteem as a prerequisite to supporting mental health.
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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12:06
S2E Ep21 - chaotic, but that’s life’
I’ll give you the rundown of my dyslexic ADHD week and life in this episode!
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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12:17
S2 E20 the juxtaposition of dyslexia and adhd
In this episode, I discussed the position of dyslexia and ADHD am my personal and professional dyslexic week!
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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15:32
S2 E19 exam access arrangements and unpicking dyslexia overwhelm
This week I discuss exam access unpicking overwhelm and the challenge! Own your Dyslexia in four weeks!
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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15:11
S2 E18 2025 dyslexic wins without even noticing!
How’s your 2025 so far? In this episode, I start off by thinking like I’ve had a slow start, but when I look at everything I’ve achieved, I’ve not done bad for just seven days in January! Oh, and if you’ve listened and wanna be one...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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16:39
S2 Ep17 it’s okay not to be okay and my dyslexic pet peeve!
In this episode, I discuss it’s okay not to be okay, but at some point we have to start taking action so what will your next step be! I also discuss my biggest dyslexic pet peeve which is people with Dyslexia pretending that they’r...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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13:03
S2 E14 Barriers!
In this episode, I talk about barriers and what do we actually mean by barriers to learning.How do we identify them? How do we remove them? How do we support them? How do we get rid of them?
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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12:47