Guest on – Dyslexia Explored Podcast

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!

Join us for the final episode of 2023! Host Matthew Head deviates from the usual format for a special Q&A session, addressing burning questions from listeners. Sip your coffee, tea, or preferred hot beverage as Matthew shares unscripted insights. Topics include hiring and retaining dyslexic individuals in the workplace, Matthew’s dyslexic strengths as an engineer, and underrated strengths of dyslexic employees. Explore hacks for boosting work efficiency and common dyslexia strengths. If you’ve enjoyed Dyslexia Life Hacks in 2023, share your favourite episode on social media or our website. As the year comes to a close, we wish you a fantastic Christmas and New Year break. Anticipate more dyslexia insights, perspectives, and hacks in 2024!