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Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia

Sonja and Nick
Dyslexia
Education
Neurodiversity
Parenting
Learning Differences
Accommodations
Special Education
Self-Advocacy
Self-Esteem
Mental Health
Learning Strategies
Advocacy
Orton-Gillingham
Emotional Support
ADHD
Homework
Reading Difficulties
Resilience
Child Development
Child Psychology

Is your child struggling with reading? You're not alone. Dyslexia Journey helps parents understand dyslexia, navigate school systems, and support their child's confidence and growth. Hosts Sonja and Nick share practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent just getting a ... more

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In the world of reading instruction, phonics has long been hailed as a cornerstone for teaching children to read, particularly for those with dyslexia. However, a recent article raises an important question: is there a limit to how ... more

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Listen to one of our most popular episodes from Season 1! Here are the ten most important things that you should know about dyslexia!

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dysl... more

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Haiyu Zhang grew up in China and moved to the US as a teenager. You can find her online at hz2784.github.io/

We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey be... more

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We'll be back with a fresh episode in two weeks, but in the meantime, here's one of our most popular episodes from Season 1!

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Recent Guests

Haiyu Zhang
Guest introducing work with Zuntold Publishing and bibliotherapy for dyslexia
Zuntold Publishing / Sintoth
Episode: She Didn't Know She Was Dyslexic Until She Learned English ft. Haiyu Zhang
Kristen Cook, MD
Pediatrician and parenting expert
Episode: Parenting the Child You Have ft. Pediatrician Kristen Cook, MD
JT Mestdagh
Dyslexia advocate, author, founder of the JT Mestdagh Foundation
JT Mestdagh Foundation
Episode: Severe Dyslexia Couldn't Stop Him — JT Mestdagh's Story of No Bad Days
Coral PS Hoh
Clinical linguist, Ph.D.
Linguist/Researcher specializing in dyslexia
Episode: Can AI Help Your Dyslexic Child Learn to Read? ft. Dr. Coral Hoh
Jeffrey McCain
Entrepreneur and author, sharing his story of overcoming dyslexia.
Author of 'Success is a Special Need'
Episode: How Dyslexia Shaped a Successful Entrepreneur ft. Jeffrey McCain
Hillary Summerbell
Founder and CEO of Summerbell, a literacy technology company.
Summerbell
Episode: Dyslexic Voices ft. Inventor of the Summerbell Reading Method Hillary Summerbell
Professor Jason Yeatman
Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education and Department of Psychology at Stanford University
Stanford University
Episode: How to Assess Your Child For Dyslexia At Home For Free! (Season 1, Ep. 129 Rebroadcast)
Pamela Cass
Professional coach and realtor with a personal history of dyslexia
Episode: Dyslexic Voices ft. Professional Coach and Realtor Pamela Cass
Peter Wilson
author of A Journey With Dyslexia and advocate for understanding dyslexia
Author
Episode: Dyslexic Voices: Growing up Dyslexic in Australia ft. Peter Wilson

Hosts

Sonja
Host of the show focused on dyslexia, parenting, and education. Likely co-host
Nick
Co-host of the show with a focus on dyslexia, family stories, and education strategies.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • 5 *

    As a parent new to the world of dyslexia I have found this podcast extremely useful in learning about supporting and advocating for my son. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @RaeRae.
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Very helpful!

    Really appreciated the tips and tricks. It’s a subject with little helpful information out there. Was nice to find this.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HorizontalRain
    United States3 years ago
  • You must listen if you suspect or have a child with dyslexia. I’m learning so much thanks to this two wonderful parents.

    Audible
    5
    Nayeli Pinton
    United States3 years ago
  • Very Helpful!!

    You must listen if you suspect or have a child with dyslexia. I’m learning so much thanks to this two wonderful parents.

    Audible
    5
    Nayeli Pinton
    United States3 years ago

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Audience notes the uplifting, strength-based framing of dyslexia and its practical, hopeful tone.
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Parents report finding the tips for navigating IEPs/504 plans and school supports particularly helpful.

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Severe Dyslexia Couldn't Stop Him — JT Mestdagh's Story of No Bad Days
Q: Could you take us through your journey?
JT describes starting from birth with multiple medical challenges, discovering dyslexia, and eventually finding a transformative reading program that lifted his confidence and reading ability, leading to college, book writing, and public speaking.
Dyslexic Voices ft. Inventor of the Summerbell Reading Method Hillary Summerbell
Q: When did you get diagnosed with dyslexia?
Hillary shares that she was diagnosed in the third grade, which was a relief as it validated her struggles and helped her understand that she learned differently.
Dyslexic Voices ft. Inventor of the Summerbell Reading Method Hillary Summerbell
Q: What do you remember about life before you knew you were dyslexic?
Hillary recalls feeling different from her peers and experiencing a self-esteem dip as she struggled academically, particularly in reading and writing tasks.
How to Assess Your Child For Dyslexia At Home For Free! (Season 1, Ep. 129 Rebroadcast)
Q: Can you tell us about the rapid online assessment of reading?
It's a tool we created to assess reading skills remotely in response to the inability to conduct in-person assessments due to the pandemic.
How to Assess Your Child For Dyslexia At Home For Free! (Season 1, Ep. 129 Rebroadcast)
Q: How did you come to be interested in reading difficulties like dyslexia?
I started my PhD with a deep interest in how experience sculpts brain development, particularly with regards to reading as a tool to understand this.

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Dyslexia-focused conversations blend practical parenting strategies, neurodiversity outlooks, and lived experiences with dyslexia. Across episodes, the show frequently covers school systems, accommodations, early identification, and evidence-based approaches to reading and language processing, often pairing parental guidance with expert insights from clinicians, researchers, and advocates. A standout thread is reframing dyslexia as a set of strengths and a difference in brain wiring, rather than a deficit, with a strong emphasis on empowerment, community, and actionable steps for families, educators, and dyslexic individuals. The format typically features story-rich interviews and tool-heavy discussions—useful for listeners seeking concrete... more

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1. Haiyu Zhang
2. Kristen Cook, MD
3. JT Mestdagh
4. Coral PS Hoh
5. Jeffrey McCain
6. Hillary Summerbell
7. Professor Jason Yeatman
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