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I, like many dyslexics, (sadly) grew up thinking I was stupid. I don’t want anyone else thinking they are dumb, less valued than those around them, or not good enough because their brain isn’t “normal.” That’s why I created the Dyslexia Is Our Superpower Podcast. Episode by episode a community of badass dyslexics has formed to show the world that dyslexia truly is a superpower. So whether you are a family member or educator of an awesome dyslexic or whether you have dyslexic superpowers yourself I welcome you to the tribe.

In April 2019 the podcast changed direction a bit to include a very important audience: dyslexic kids. The Treasuring Your Dyslexic Superpowers series is a two part show. The first includes Super D, the dyslexic superhero as he goes on adventures helping dyslexics understand their brains better and realize they are beautiful not broken. And the second is an interview with a real life dyslexic superhero.

Episodes come out every Tuesday and alternate between a chat with a real life dyslexic superhero and an adventure with Super D, the dyslexic superhero.

Latest Episodes:

Episode 37: Stanford University freshman Bryan Perla discusses his invention Little Elf and how his dyslexia helped him create it. May 15, 2018

Show notes

"I think finding those different ways to look at things and different ways to view things is really important because that's what accommodations are. It's just the audio version of the text. It's the same text, it's just a different application of the same information." -Bryan Perla

To check out the Little Elf campaign on Kickstarter click here.

Episode 36: Biologist Ben Kilham talks about his rehabilitation work and research with black bears and how he got his PHD at age 63. May 09, 2018

Show notes

"You have goals and passions. Don't let those get crushed by school." Dr. Ben Kilham

For more information about Ben and the Kilham Bear Center click here.

Episode 35: Investor and property developer Neville Wright explains how hard work and determination led him to massive financial success despite his reading difficulties. May 02, 2018

Show notes

"Forget about can't and concentrate on can. Forget about whether the glass is half full or half empty. Be appreciative for the water." -Neville Wright

To check out Neville's website click here.

Episode 34: Linda Gardam, the Dyslexic Geek opens up about her journey and how a group of librarians played a large role in her success. Apr 24, 2018

Show notes

"It's a very special gift, dyslexia. Know you are fabulous. Know you are in a large group of very important people who all have special abilities." -Linda Gardam

Episode 33: I chat with author and co-founder of the Dyslexia Training Institute Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley and she shares her expertise and advice for helping dyslexic kids. Apr 17, 2018

Show notes

"Don't listen to anyone who says things like they just aren't trying hard enough or they aren't motivated. Trust me, if a kid could read they would. I've never met a kid who was excited that they couldn't read while letting down their parents and teachers. Know that they are trying." -Dr. Kelli Sandman-Hurley

To visit the Dyslexia Training Institute click here.

Episode 32: Dean Bragonier founder and executive dyslexic of Notice Ability explains what he's doing to unlock dyslexic potential and why it's so important to him. Apr 10, 2018

Show notes

Here are the facts that Dean and Notice Ability are working to improve:

Locked Potential:

-32% of students with dyslexia/LD drop out of high school or do not receive a regular diploma

-50% of youth in the juvenile justice system have dyslexia/LD.

-60% of adolescents in drug and alcohol rehabilitation have dyslexia/LD.

Unlocked Potential:

-35% of entrepreneurs have dyslexia.

-Dyslexia is known as the "MIT disease" at the nation's top engineering university.

-40% of self-made millionaires have dyslexia.

To check out Notice Ability click here.

Episode 31: Comedian Liz Miele shares how stand-up comedy gave her the confidence to be and express herself--dyslexia and all. Apr 03, 2018

Show notes

"Dyslexics: You have an advantage. You are special. Your brain works differently". -Liz Miele

Episode 30: Illustrator and animator Mads Johan Ogaard tells us how, after using art as a lifeline during his difficult school days, he employed those same skills in his adulthood to create a short film about dyslexia. Mar 27, 2018

Show notes

Along with his personal story, Mads shares the tale of his short film, I am Dyslexic and how he created it to support and empower fellow dyslexics.

To see Mad's short film, I Am Dyslexic click here.

Episode 29: A former entrepreneur and marketer turned author and podcaster, Christopher Lochhead talks about the magic of the dyslexic brain and the need to cultivate instead of diminish it. Mar 20, 2018

Show notes

"Love your brain. You've been given a gift. It's easy for us to think it's a curse because there are so many things that 'normal brain' people can do that we can't, but there's way more things we can do."

To check out Christopher's podcast, Legends & Losers click here.

Episode 28: Krista Weltner describes how becoming a puppet artist and fabricator enabled her to find her people and a rewarding career that highlights her strengths. Mar 13, 2018

Show notes

As well as telling us about the events leading up to finding her current job Krista talks about the short film, Partially Compensated that she created to depict her childhood struggles in school.

To see Krista's short film, Partially Compensated go to:

https://vimeo.com/161812141

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