Dyslexia Unfiltered
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
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Dyslexia Unfiltered
S1.E4: Resilience and Dyslexia: The Hidden Strength Behind Your Goals
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In 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.com
Follow: @dyslexia_unfiltered