You’ve got a friend in me!

In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking too Arun Iyer, a specialist occupational health advisor and trainer with over 20 years of experience. Arun works for Health Partners Group and has extensive experience working with people with dyslexia. He’s here to discuss how occupational health assessments can help people with dyslexia in the workplace.

In this podcast episode, host Matthew Head chats with Neil Jones, a Mental Health and Fitness coach from Lincoln, UK. With a diverse career, including time spent living in Switzerland, Neil has honed his expertise in mental fitness—proactively maintaining mental health to prevent issues before they arise. Recently, Neil has been helping people undergo digital detoxes, breaking their dependency on smart devices. He also shares his experience with dyslexia, the bullying he endured, and how Judo and meditation became his coping mechanisms. Now, as a Psychologist and Chartered HR professional, Neil assists companies in improving their employees’ mental health and overall productivity. This episode is a must-listen for insights on mental fitness and digital detoxing.

Join us as Jared Blank shares his inspiring journey of overcoming dyslexia through running. Diagnosed at age 5, Jared used sports as an outlet to manage the challenges of dyslexia. He completed the World Marathon Challenge—7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days—to raise awareness for dyslexia charities. With support from his mother, Jared excelled academically, earning two master’s degrees. Now the Football Chief of Staff at the University of Texas, Austin, Jared continues to inspire others, showing that with hard work, anything is possible. This episode highlights grit, determination, and the power of dyslexic strengths!