Dyslexia Unfiltered

In the Season 1 finale of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard brings everything together and explores how to bring your goals into reality.

Throughout Season 1, we've explored goal setting from a dyslexic thinking perspective — from understanding your why and recognising your dyslexic strengths, to building resilience, stepping outside your comfort zone and managing self confidence and imposter syndrome.

In this final episode, Andrea shares some "golden nuggets" to help you take what you've learned throughout the season and turn your goals into action.

Andrea explores:

• How committed you really are to your goal
• A simple 1–10 scale to assess your commitment level
• Your belief in yourself and your ability to achieve your goal
• What to do when your belief level isn't where you'd like it to be
• Why planning ahead can help you stay on track
• How breaking a big goal into smaller steps can make it feel more achievable
• The importance of taking daily action
• The people and resources that can support you
• Why you don't have to achieve your goals alone

Andrea also takes a look back at the key themes from Season 1:

Getting outside your comfort zone — because that's where growth happens.

Building resilience — and recognising the strength you've already developed through your experiences.

Understanding your dyslexic strengths — and using them to your advantage.

Finding your why — understanding what motivates you and why your goal matters.

Building self-confidence — while learning to manage imposter syndrome and believe in yourself.

Season 1 has covered a lot, and Andrea hopes you've taken away practical tools and ideas that you can use to move towards your own goals.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Welcome to the Season 1 Finale

(00:30) – Golden Nugget #1: Your commitment level with scale 1-10 exercise

(01:48) – Golden Nugget #2: Belief in yourself with scale 1-10 belief exercise

(02:53) – The importance of planning ahead, breaking your goal down into smaller steps and taking daily action

(05:02) – People and resources that can support you

(05:30) – Recap of season 1: Stepping outside your comfort zone, building resilience, your dyslexic strengths, finding your why, self-confidence and imposter syndrome, your action steps, taking the next step towards your goal

(07:45) – Preparing for Season 2 with my goal setting workbook for dyslexic thinkers 

Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com for the Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.

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In Episode 9 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard explores self confidence and imposter syndrome and how our experiences as dyslexic thinkers can shape the way we see ourselves.

Andrea shares some personal stories about struggling with confidence from a young age, including her experiences at school before she knew she was dyslexic, feeling afraid of giving the wrong answer and being naturally shy and introverted.

Andrea also explores what imposter syndrome is, how it can show up in everyday life and why it can sometimes hold us back from taking opportunities or recognising our own achievements.

This episode is about recognising how far you've already come, stepping outside your comfort zone and building your confidence as you work towards your goals.

Andrea opens up about:

• Her experiences with self confidence growing up
• How undiagnosed dyslexia affected her confidence at school
• What imposter syndrome is and how it can show up
• Comparing yourself to others and feeling "not good enough"
• How stepping outside your comfort zone has helped her grow
• Why confidence often comes from taking action
• The importance of celebrating your small wins
• Surrounding yourself with people who support your goals
• Creating a success journal
• How to use your past achievements to build confidence for your future goals

Andrea also shares an important reminder: you are good enough and you do deserve to live the life of your dreams.

Timestamps:

(00:00) – Welcome to Episode 9: Self-Confidence & Imposter Syndrome

(00:40) – Andrea's experience with self-confidence growing up

(02:35) – What is imposter syndrome and how imposter syndrome can show up in everyday life as a dyslexic thinker. Dyslexia, school experiences & confidence. 

(04:11) – Stepping outside your comfort zone and Andrea's personal growth journey

(05:12) – How to build your self-confidence and celebrate your achievements and small milestones

(07:00) – Creating a success journal

(07:16) – Your action step: Reflect on what you've achieved

(08:00) – You are good enough

(08:44) – Keep in touch & see you in Episode 10

Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com for the Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.

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Episode 3 dives into dyslexic strengths like emotional intelligence and big-picture thinking, I share with my own experience.

Transcript Summary: Think about your strengths. Dyslexics see the forest, not just trees. I managed 30 people in my 20s thanks to emotional intelligence. At 40, I know I'm multi-talented.

Timestamps:
 (0:00) Unlock Dyslexic Strengths
 (1:58) Emotional Intelligence
 (3:36) See the Whole Forest (Big-Picture Thinking)
 (6:15) Multi-Talented at 40
 (8:03) Feel Proud & Get Your Workbook

Excerpt: "You as a dyslexic can see the whole forest."

Free Dyslexic Goal Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com  
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Episode 2 explores why goals matter for dyslexic adults, plus my navigation example and job search story.

Transcript Summary:  Goals give us direction, purpose, and momentum, but they can also feel overwhelming when you are not sure where to start. In this episode of Dyslexia Unfiltered, we explore how to turn big dreams into achievable steps by beginning with your why. I share a personal story from my early career, a full year of job hunting at 19 that finally paid off thanks to one unexpected pub conversation. Whether you are chasing a new goal, feeling stuck or simply need a reminder that persistence pays off, then this episode will help you take the next step forward with clarity and confidence. 

Timestamps:
 (0:00) Why Dyslexic Thinkers Set Goals  
 (3:09) Goals = Your Sat Nav  
 (4:02) My First Job Story  
 (5:34) Persist & Break It Down  
 (7:38) Get Your Free Workbook

Excerpt: "You might know you want to achieve a certain goal, but you might not know how to get there."

FREE Dyslexic Thinkers Goal Setting Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com  
Follow on Instagram: @dyslexia_unfiltered 
#DyslexicGoals #BreakthroughPodcast

In episode 1, I share my dyslexia journey, diagnosed at 36, school struggles, corporate success and why I started Dyslexia Unfiltered.
 
Transcript Summary: I struggled at school, wondered about dyslexia, coped with the spellchecker in work, got tested during pandemic, felt a massive relief and now help others thrive as a breakthrough life coach. Season 1 focuses on goal setting.
 
 Timestamps:
 (0:00) Welcome to Dyslexia Unfiltered

(0:53) My Dyslexia Diagnosis mid 30’s (36 years old)

(3:24) Why This Podcast

(4:10) Grab Your Free Workbook

 Excerpt: "I was diagnosed with dyslexia in my mid thirties... it really feels like that dyslexic part of me is part of my story now."
 
 Free Dyslexic Goal Workbook: https://www.andreapickard.com  
 Follow: @dyslexia_unfiltered  
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In Episode 8 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores one of the biggest reasons many dyslexic adults feel stuck.

Your dreams are usually waiting for you outside your comfort zone and stepping towards them is where real growth begins.

In the previous episode (S1.E7), we talked about what happens when life throws unexpected challenges your way.

This episode shifts the focus to something more internal: the moments when you hold yourself back because staying comfortable feels easier than stepping into something new.

Andrea shares real-life examples from learning to drive, starting new jobs, becoming a mother and recording this podcast on video as an introvert. 

Every uncomfortable moment became part of her journey toward the goals that mattered most.

This episode is a gentle reminder that feeling scared or uncertain does not mean you should stop. It means you are stretching, growing and moving towards the version of yourself you want to become.

Andrea shares:

What a comfort zone is and why it feels so safe

Why your goals almost always sit outside of it

How growth happens when you lean into discomfort

Her personal experience of stepping outside her comfort zone to create this podcast

A simple “one brave thing” task you can try this week

How support, mindset and breaking your goals into steps help you move forward

Timestamps:
(00:00) – Welcome to Episode 8: Why Your Dreams Are Waiting Outside
(00:15) – What a comfort zone actually is and how we grow into our comfort zones

(00:53) – Andrea’s experience of learning to drive 

(01:28 – How to get outside of your comfort zone 

(02:28) – Andrea shares how making this podcast is out of her comfort zone 

(04:40) Doing something brave to get outside your comfort zone and how to break your goal down

(06:25) – Support, mindset and breaking down your goals
(07:00) – Final thoughts and see you in Episode 9

FREE gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com to receive your Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.

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In Episode 7 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores: 
 What do you do when life throws something at you and it’s completely out of your control?

In the previous episode (S1.E6), we looked at the how of achieving your goals.
 This episode is about the why not — the moments that make you question your goals. 

Andrea opens up about the reality behind positive thinking: having a positive mindset matters but frustration, annoyance and overwhelm are completely human experiences. You are allowed to feel these things. What matters is what happens next.

This episode is all about reminding you that when setbacks happen, it does not mean you have to give up on your goals. 

Andrea shares:

Why positive thinking has a place but is not the whole story

Why feeling frustrated is normal (and does not mean you are failing)

How to respond when things happen outside your control

A simple reframing technique to help you move forward

What she hopes you will take away from this episode

Timestamps:
 (00:00) – Welcome to Episode 7: The Why Not
 (00:44) – When life throws something unexpected
 (02:19) – Positive thinking vs. emotional reality
 (03:11) – It’s okay to feel frustrated
 (03:41) – You can’t control everything but you can control your response
 (04:06) – What to remember when you feel like giving up
 (07:28) – Your takeaway from this episode
 (08:33) – See you in Episode 8

Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com to receive your Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.

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In Episode 6 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) unpacks one of the biggest blockers for dyslexic thinkers: How do I actually achieve my goal?

In the previous episode (episode S1.E5) we explored your why. 

This episode all about the how: the practical steps, tools and support that help you to achieve your goal, even when the goal feels big. 

Andrea shares how AI, online communities and the right accountability partner have transformed the way she works, thinks and acts. Achieving a goal is not about doing it alone, it’s about knowing who and what can help you move forward.

Andrea opens up:

How AI cut her writing time in half
How to get support
Her story of starting a fitness goal in freezing February
What makes accountability partners so powerful
Simple next steps you can take this week to move closer to your goal

Timestamps:
(00:00) – Welcome to Episode 6: How to Achieve Your Goal
(00:39) – When the goal feels big (and the “how” feels unclear)
(02:11) – Resources around you: AI, online groups & free tools
(02:37) – Example: Using AI to write a long, difficult letter
(05:17) – Who can help? Family, friends, colleagues, mentors and choosing the right person to share your goal with
(05:38) – Personal story: 7am training in freezing February
(06:51) – Why accountability works
(07:08) – Your action step for this week
(08:26) – Keep in touch and see you in Episode 7

Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com for the Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough.

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In Episode 5 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) reveals the secret behind every goal worth achieving: your WHY.

For dyslexics, this isn’t just motivation it’s survival fuel. Andrea shares how her late diagnosis became the jigsaw piece that unlocked her mission and how yours can too.

Why do you want to achieve your goal? That single question gets you training in the rain, recording when you’re scared or starting over.

Andrea opens up:

• The dream she buried in her 20's and revived at 40
• Why family, fulfillment and growing through being an introvert pulls her forward
• A reflection exercise to uncover your why

(00:00) – Welcome to Episode 5: Your Why  
(00:15) – Recap: Resilience from Episode 4  
(00:35) – What *is* your “why”? (And why it’s not just motivation)  
(02:00) – Example: Training for a 10K bike ride in the rain  
(03:25) – Andrea’s Story, starting with the dream she had in her 20's and how that lead her to starting Dyslexia Unfiltered at 40
(06:12) – Dyslexia diagnosis at 36: “The missing jigsaw piece” 
(07:18) – Family as fuel: Being a mum, overcoming introversion, and giving value  
(08:41) – Reflection Exercise: Reflect on your why 
(09:16) – Keep in touch and see you in Episode 6

Free gift: Sign up at https://www.andreapickard.com for Goal Setting Workbook and Video Walkthrough

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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

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