In this episode of Chrislexia: The Neurodivergent Teacher, Chris gets real about what it’s like to grow up, work, and lead in a world that wasn’t designed with neurodivergent people in mind. From childhood struggles to classroom leadership, this is an unfiltered journey of resilience, humour, and purpose.

This isn’t just about teaching — it’s about rewriting the narrative.

🎙️ Hosted by Christopher J. Martin — dyslexic teacher, founder of Chrislexia, and unapologetically neurodivergent.

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🎧 Podcast Listing: Episode 1 — “I Teach Differently, Not Deficiently”

Series: The Neurodivergent Teacher — by Chrislexia Media
Length: ~9 min


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Description:

Launching during Dyslexia Awareness Month 2025, this debut episode introduces The Neurodivergent Teacher — a new podcast from Chrislexia Media.

In “I Teach Differently, Not Deficiently,” Chris shares Christopher's personal story of dyslexia, burnout, and how he turned both into the blueprint for a new vision of education. From classrooms still built on Victorian structures to the creation of the Chrislexia Ecosystem, this episode reframes difference as design — not deficiency.

🎧 Honest. Hopeful. Human.
This is the start of something bigger than awareness — it’s the beginning of understanding.

Takeaways:

The system’s still Victorian; learning isn’t.

Diagnosis isn’t limitation — it’s direction.

Creativity and empathy are the true marks of progress.

Quote Highlights:

> “Different is not deficient — it’s the design.”
“Once you build confidence first, progress follows.”
“When we design lessons for neurodivergent minds, everyone benefits.”

#Chrislexia #TheNeurodivergentTeacher #DyslexiaAwarenessMonth #Neurodiversity #EducationReform #InclusiveEducation #TeachingDifferently #TeacherPodcast #ChrislexiaMedia #NeurodivergentVoices

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Enjoy the second half to this exhilarating book.

Will they learn their instruments in time or will they be turned to roads?

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Book 2 in this magical series has been turned into an Audiobook by Chrislexia

The sudden arrival of a new music teacher throws St Bartys School into confusion. Mysterious smells start coming from the staffroom and creepie-crawlies appear out of nowhere. The new arrival is, of course WILHELMINA WORLOCK, a wicked witch with some nasty tricks.

It's up to Mr Majeika to outwit her ...

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Bringing to an end our first Audiobook. 

I hope you enjoyed it as much as I enjoyed recording it. 

All books will be on one Podcast from now on! 

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Enjoy the penultimate chapter in Chrislexia's first ever audiobook! 

Hamish 'Dracula' Bigmore is upsetting others and Mr Majeka takes drastic action to sort it out!

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Can you guess what Hamish Bigmore gets up to in these chapters? 

How do you think Mr Magic ... I mean Majeka will react!


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4 chapters already? 

Should I try more chapters together? 

I'll record the next 2 side by side! 

Thanks for listening!

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Day 3 chapter 3 

I hope you are enjoying this book as much as I'm recording it for you! Who is your favourite character so far?

Let me know on any of the below

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Enjoy Chapter 2 in this brilliant book.

This is authentic and not in any way edited. I record so you enjoy the story and don't have to tire yourself out with the reading. If I make a mistake, my coping mechanisms kick in! Just like yours will!

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Website Chrislexic.co.uk