Anna Edwards is a dyslexic learner, but she has made an effort to hide that from her friends and colleagues.  For Anna, there was a stigma surrounding the "D" word. She shares with us in this episode that she felt fearful for what being dyslexic meant for her as a person.  This feeling was reinforced over the years by comments of not being smart enough or people sharing with her how surprised they were that she COULD do so much. 

Now as a pediatric nurse practitioner she uses her skill set to provide empathy and active listening for her clientele. This approach allows her patients to open up in a unique and thoughtful way. Her approach to reinforces a more holistic model in a very scientific field of work combines all types of learning styles to her career as a dyslexic person in a highly educated field. Most importantly, Anna is working through these concepts of self-worth and reclaiming her value, not only for her, but also to prepare the path for her own daughter.

Like most things in life, the best course of action is not always the path chosen.  This is what happened with this podcast. After my last episode, I had a desire to reach a bigger audience and I thought I might do that with Moon Child Radio, BUT, after considering that, I decided parents were my target audience and that I would just need a new podcast.

So, Dyslexically Successful will continue and then in January 2021, I will release Present Moment Parenting.

I am accepting guests for both podcasts.

If you have a story to share about being dyslexic, I would love to connect with you for an interview.

https://koalendar.com/events/Meet-with-Christine-Robenalt

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Sarah Vickery is a dyslexic learner, but beyond that she is a creator.  Even though she did not speak until after the age of three, she found comfort in her doodles and drawings.  These drawings helped her make sense of the world and process her thoughts. Drawing and sketching was always a safe-haven for Sarah. She now has created something incredible to bring this same concept to children, not only in the UK, but really world-wide.

She hosts online classes or Cartoon Club with both children and adults.

I had the pleasure of attending a class, and it was a lot of fun.  I am personally not able to get out my thoughts as easily in a drawing, but I definitely felt a catharsis in the process.

And as Sarah will share with us here, it is always about the process.

To learn more about Sarah's online art classes for children and adults visit: 

https://sarahjanevickery.com/product/cartoon-club-interactive-online-art-classes-for-kids/ or Discover Your Inner Cartoonist for adults

To share your and your children's drawings and see what Sarah does in class join Cartoon Club Facebook Group

Or you can try a class for FREE

Try some of Sarah's FREE cartooning videos on her YouTube channel

Karen-Lynn Chulp was born in the 1950's and not only struggled with the learning disability she later came to know as dyslexia, but she also grew up with significant physical challenges from Cerebral Palsy. Karen's story is truly inspiring and filled with hope, and as she will tell you, if Karen can do it, you can too! 

Find out more about Karen's blog and speaking engagements on her website.

https://whispersofhope.org

Nic Pool is an adult dyslexic learner, but he is also a father, mechanic and student in a physical therapy assistant program.  He may not have had an easy time fitting into the mold of a traditional educational path, but he found his own path to success.  Along this journey, he has learned how to be humbled, and how to keep moving forward, because even though it may be easier to just shut down, it does not allow you to achieve your goals.

Timberly Fabian is a daughter, and wife, and mom and someone who suffers with 2 invisible chronic conditions (Fibromyalgia and Spina Bifida).  She talks with us today about the intense pain and impact her conditions have had on her life and her identity as a person.  This is a very candid interview with someone who you can use as your voice, if you are still trying to find yours.  She wants you to know that you are not alone. She wants you to know that it is ok to love yourself for who you are and what you have right now. Follow more from Timberly on Instagram at empathic_libra

William Manzanares is a serial entrepreneur. He also is an author of a book called I Can't Read. This podcast will not only highlight his struggles as a non-reader, but lend inspiration to those who faces challenges in whatever facet of their life.  In fact, sometimes, it is taking your struggle and turning it into a strength.  For William, he took his struggle with reading and what he couldn't do and instead asked himself  "how can I do it?"  That turned him on to audiobooks and now for one of his businesses, it is a requirement that all employees read a specific book in order to get the job.  This one-time struggle has actually elevated his business and his success as an entrepreneur.

https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Read-Success-Through-Failure-ebook/dp/B07RL8VYMW