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In this episode of The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show, Matt is talking to Ekua Cant. She is a career coach and author of Be Your No.1 Cheerleader.

In this podcast they talk about Ekua dyslexia and dyscalculia and its effect during her education. She had a career with the civil service where she had to learn how to write in a different way to watch, used to which she took on as a challenge as she enjoys long words however, her grammar is not her strong suit.

Matt Bird, the Founder CEO of ‘PublishU,’ overcame early struggles in remedial English classes and the belief that he was unintelligent. It wasn’t until his 20s, with his mother’s suggestion, that he discovered he might be dyslexic. This revelation explained the difficulties he faced during his school years. Matt transformed his life by becoming a successful author, with 20 books to his name, winning Book of the Year awards, and contributing to publications like The Times.

He now coaches more than 100 individuals annually to fulfill their dream of becoming authors and publishes over 50 books a year. Matt’s motto is that anyone can write a book. Additionally, he founded the global foundation NAYBA, which supports churches worldwide in promoting neighborly love. In this podcast episode, Matt Bird discusses his journey from feeling unintelligent to discovering his dyslexia and shares insights on writing a book. Key topics include growing up with self-doubt, discovering dyslexia in his 20s, his journey to becoming an author, and his mission to help others achieve their book-writing dreams.

After over a year away, Matthew Head returns to The Dyslexia Life Hacks Show with a powerful conversation featuring Natalie Brooks, founder of Dyslexia in Adults and author of Dyslexia Unlocked. This episode challenges the idea of dyslexia as a limitation, instead reframing it as a strength when understood and supported correctly. Natalie shares practical strategies for dyslexic adults, focusing on building confidence, creating systems that work with your brain, and recognising strengths. The discussion explores real-world challenges, including workplace misunderstandings and self-doubt, alongside honest insights from Natalie’s journey writing her book. Packed with actionable advice, this episode is ideal for adults navigating dyslexia, seeking clarity, confidence, and growth in their personal and professional lives.