When Creativity Feels Missing - Rediscovering the Spark After Diagnosis

In this episode, Stephen Martin discusses the challenges of rediscovering creativity after a dyslexia diagnosis, particularly for adults. He emphasizes that creativity is not limited to traditional artistic expressions but includes problem-solving, connecting people, and finding flow in various activities. Stephen encourages listeners to recognize their unique creative strengths and build confidence in expressing them.TakeawaysMany adults are diagnosed with dyslexia later in life.Creativity is often misunderstood as only artistic talent.Dyslexics can excel in problem-solving and connecting people.Confidence plays a significant role in expressing creativity.Creativity can be found in various forms, not just art.Finding flow can enhance creative expression.Problem-solving is a key aspect of creativity.Connecting people is a valuable skill for dyslexics.Self-awareness can help unlock creative potential.Practice communication to improve confidence in creativity.Dyslexia, creativity, problem solving, connecting people, flow state, confidence, diagnosis, neurodivergent, self-awareness, personal growth, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sign up to https://addednutrition.comfor $10 credit when we launch Added Sleep.For those interested in joining the Right Brain Reset community jump on at https://rightbrainresetters.comIn this episode, Stephen Martin discusses his journey with sleep supplements, his health goals, and the concept of setting ambitious targets. He shares insights on the development of his sleep supplements, the challenges of weight loss, and the importance of visualizing success. Stephen emphasizes the need for motivation and the impact of ADHD on his journey, while encouraging listeners to set unreasonable goals for themselves.TakeawaysI've been focusing on sleep supplements for the last few months.Testing sleep supplements has shown promising results with sleep scores in the 80s.Keto can negatively impact sleep, but I'm still achieving good scores.The journey of weight loss is often non-linear and challenging.Setting a 10X goal can be more motivating than a 2X goal.Visualizing success helps in achieving health goals.Cortisol levels can affect sleep quality and motivation.Engaging with mothers who struggle with sleep can guide product development.It's important to find a balance between relaxation and motivation with supplements.Setting unreasonable goals can lead to unexpected success.Sleep supplements, health goals, weight loss, ADHD, dyslexia, 10X goals, motivation, keto, cortisol, mindfulness, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Stephen Martin delves into the complexities of dopamine, particularly its effects on individuals with dyslexia and ADHD. He shares personal experiences with addiction and the challenges of managing dopamine levels in a world filled with instant gratification. Stephen discusses the importance of understanding dopamine's role in our lives and offers practical strategies for improving dopamine resilience, including medication, supplementation, and reducing phone usage.TakeawaysDopamine significantly impacts our lives, especially for those with ADHD and dyslexia.Many individuals with dyslexia may also have ADHD, affecting their dopamine levels.The modern world creates an environment that encourages dopamine-seeking behaviors.Social media and instant gratification can lead to dopamine spikes that are harmful.Hyperfocus in ADHD can be explained by the dopamine response to engaging activities.Managing dopamine levels is crucial for mental health and productivity.Medication like Vivants can help balance dopamine levels for those with ADHD.Supplementation with L-teracine can support dopamine production.Implementing phone fasts can help reduce dependency on instant dopamine hits.It's important to recognize that struggles with dopamine are common and manageable.Dopamine, ADHD, dyslexia, addiction, hyperfocus, mental health, neurodivergent, social media, supplements, resilience,  adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Support the podcast and understand your brain better — join the Right Brain Reset for just $7 at rightbrainresetters.comIn this conversation, Stephen Martin explores the relationship between video games and the neurodivergent brain, particularly focusing on ADHD and dyslexia. He discusses how video games can serve as a therapeutic outlet, providing dopamine fixes that are often lacking in real life. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing video game enjoyment with real-life responsibilities and the importance of creating healthy dopamine loops. Martin offers strategies for managing video game addiction and emphasizes the need for mindfulness in gaming, encouraging listeners to treat gaming as a form of play rather than an escape.TakeawaysVideo games can provide therapeutic benefits for neurodivergent individuals.Dopamine plays a crucial role in how we experience pleasure and motivation.Real life lacks the predictable feedback loops found in video games.Transactional thinking in relationships can lead to dissatisfaction.Creating healthy dopamine loops is essential for well-being.Tracking visible wins can help maintain motivation in real life.Mindfulness in gaming can enhance enjoyment and prevent addiction.Practicing boredom can help us appreciate simple pleasures.Using gaming as a form of play can lead to healthier habits.Setting limits on gaming can help manage addiction.Video games, ADHD, dyslexia, dopamine, neurodivergent, therapy, mindfulness, addiction, self-discipline, real life, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia

In this podcast, Stephen Martin shares five controversial views on dyslexia, emphasizing the importance of focusing on solutions rather than labels, the need for improved testing systems, the impact of food on neurodivergent individuals, and the broader understanding of dyslexia beyond just reading and writing. He also discusses the difference between using dyslexia as an excuse versus an explanation for one's actions.TakeawaysIt's important to know your neurodivergent challenges.Labels can help but shouldn't define us.We need a better testing system for neurodivergent conditions.Food systems significantly impact neurodivergent individuals.Dyslexia encompasses more than just reading and writing.Using dyslexia as an excuse hinders personal growth.Understanding dyslexia can lead to better self-awareness.Environmental factors play a role in neurodivergent challenges.The food industry often prioritizes profit over health.Dyslexia can be a strength in problem-solving.Dyslexia, neurodivergent, labels, solutions, testing systems, food impact, comprehension, responsibility, excuses, explanations, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this podcast episode, Stephen Martin delves into the complexities of dyslexia, emphasizing that it goes beyond mere reading difficulties. He discusses how dyslexia affects comprehension, memory, and communication in both professional and personal settings. The conversation highlights the need for a shift in understanding dyslexia, moving away from traditional educational measures that focus solely on reading skills. Stephen also shares strategies for improving comprehension and encourages listeners to be kind to themselves as they navigate the challenges of dyslexia.TakeawaysDyslexia is not just about mixing up letters.Comprehension is often a bigger challenge than reading.Dyslexics may read accurately but struggle to understand.Processing language can feel like a different operating system.Dyslexia affects memory and concentration.Miscommunication can lead to workplace errors.Dyslexia impacts personal relationships and emotional understanding.Traditional education often misunderstands dyslexia.It's important to recognize the unique processing of dyslexic brains.Tools and strategies can help improve comprehension. Dyslexia, comprehension, language processing, education, communication, challenges, strategies, understanding, workplace, relationships,ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this enlightening conversation, Jo Rees shares her personal journey with dyslexia, discussing the challenges and triumphs she faced throughout her education and career. She emphasizes the importance of understanding dyslexia, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the need for support and resilience in both children and adults. Jo also provides valuable insights for parents on how to nurture their dyslexic children by focusing on strengths and building self-esteem, while navigating the complexities of dyslexia and its impact on learning.TakeawaysDyslexia is often overshadowed by ADHD and other conditions.Many dyslexics feel like imposters due to their struggles.Support from teachers can significantly impact a dyslexic student's journey.Understanding dyslexia can help in recognizing one's strengths.Dyslexia manifests differently in each individual.Building resilience is crucial for dyslexic children.Extracurricular activities can boost self-esteem and confidence.Parents should focus on their child's strengths rather than weaknesses.Inconsistency in performance is a common trait in dyslexia.A diagnosis can provide clarity and understanding for dyslexics.Dyslexia, ADHD, education, parenting, resilience, self-esteem, learning difficulties, support strategies, personal journey, awareness, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Find Jo's book and work here:https://dyslexiclifewithjorees.comAnd Jo Rees on Tiktok here:https://www.tiktok.com/@dyslexiclifewithjoreesJoin the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this episode, Stephen Martin addresses a listener's heartfelt letter about parenting challenges, particularly focusing on the dynamics between a father, his daughter, and his wife. The conversation delves into emotional regulation in children, the importance of communication between partners, and the nuances of neurodiversity in family interactions. Stephen emphasizes the need for understanding emotional responses, setting clear rules in parenting, and the significance of being present in conversations to foster connection and understanding.TakeawaysParenting challenges often stem from emotional regulation issues in children.Communication between partners is crucial in parenting decisions.Neurodivergent traits can affect how children perceive cause and effect.Emotional overreactions in children can lead to misunderstandings.Setting clear rules can help children understand consequences better.Silence in conversations can be misinterpreted as rejection.Understanding emotional object permanence is key in relationships.Listening is often more important than fixing problems in relationships.Acknowledging one's own neurodivergent traits can improve communication.Parenting experiences are common and shared among many families.parenting, dyslexia, emotional regulation, communication, neurodiversity, family dynamics, relationship advice, parenting challenges, emotional intelligence, partnership, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get Better Sleep and 20% off when we launch athttps://addednutrition.comIn this episode, Stephen Martin explores the intricate relationship between autism and dyslexia, discussing core traits of autism, the diagnostic process, and the shared challenges faced by individuals with these neurodivergent conditions. He emphasizes the importance of understanding these traits, the overlap between autism and dyslexia, and the strengths that can arise from these conditions. The conversation also highlights practical tools for managing sensory sensitivities and the significance of self-compassion in navigating life as a neurodivergent individual.TakeawaysThe link between autism and dyslexia is often overlooked.Autism encompasses a range of traits beyond stereotypes.Social communication differences are a key characteristic of autism.Restricted patterns and routines are common in autistic individuals.Sensory sensitivities can significantly impact daily life.Diagnosis of autism involves behavioral assessments, not blood tests.Dyslexia and autism share challenges in processing information.Emotional intensity can lead to anxiety and depression.Self-compassion is essential for those with neurodivergent traits.Better sleep can enhance brain function and overall well-being.Autism, dyslexia, neurodiversity, diagnosis, traits, challenges, strengths, sensory sensitivities, communication, mental health, ADHD, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.comJoin our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

In this podcast episode, Stephen Martin explores the concept of self-love, particularly in the context of neurodiversity, including ADHD and dyslexia. He discusses the challenges faced by individuals with these conditions in cultivating self-love, often due to external validation and comparison with others. Stephen emphasizes the importance of recognizing these patterns and offers practical steps to foster self-love, including meditation and self-reflection. He distinguishes between self-love and selfishness, advocating for a balanced approach to personal well-being.TakeawaysSelf-love is often misunderstood and confused with selfishness.Neurodivergent individuals may struggle with self-worth due to external validation.Comparison with others can hinder self-love and personal growth.Recognizing the need to compare oneself to others is crucial for self-acceptance.Meditation can provide clarity and help in making decisions that align with self-love.Taking time for self-reflection can prevent unnecessary stress and frustration.Self-love involves prioritizing oneself without harming others.It's important to differentiate between what you want and what you think you should want.Practicing self-love can lead to a more fulfilling and authentic life.Being number one in your life is essential for overall well-being.self-love, neurodiversity, ADHD, dyslexia, mental health, self-worth, comparison, mindfulness, personal growth, emotional well-being, adults with dyslexia, support for adults.Join the clubrightbrainresetters.comGet 20% off your first orderhttps://addednutrition.comIf you want to find out more visit:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠truthaboutdyslexia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠facebook.com/groups/adultdyslexia⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠