Guest on – Dyslexia Explored Podcast

For the final episode of 2024, Matthew Head reflects on a year of juggling work, creativity, and burnout—and the lessons he learned to regain balance. As a lead engineer at Jaguar Land Rover, Matthew’s days were packed with designing concept cars, editing podcasts, rehearsing for amateur dramatics, and playing guitar. But by mid-year, exhaustion hit hard, forcing him to reassess his lifestyle.

In this candid episode, Matthew shares how he overcame burnout by simplifying his life: outsourcing podcast editing, reintroducing exercise, optimizing sleep, and embracing intentional choices. He discovered that true energy comes from passion and balance, not endless productivity.

Join Matthew as he explores how small, sustainable changes transformed his year—and how these insights can help you build a life you love in 2025. Tune in for practical tips and inspiring reflections!

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.

In this podcast episode, Kait Feriante debunks the misconception that people with dyslexia can’t learn to read or write. Kait, who grew up in Albania and traveled globally, discovered that diverse educational models highlight that learning methods should be tailored to individual needs, especially for neurodiverse students. She emphasizes the necessity for teachers to have a broad educational toolbox to address each student’s unique situation. Kait’s experiences as a teacher revealed the disparity in educational support due to socio-economic differences. To combat this, she co-founded Redwood Literacy, which offers evidence-based reading interventions. Their 50/50 model ensures that 50% of their services fund free education for 50% of their students. As of January 2021, Redwood serves 290 students, with 160 receiving free services. Key topics include learning with dyslexia, individualized education, and challenges in accessing quality support based on socio-economic status.