Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Late Dyslexia Diagnosis: The Identity Shift Nobody Talks About

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen explores why receiving a late dyslexia diagnosis can feel emotionally overwhelming and deeply life-changing. Beyond simply explaining reading or memory struggles, a diagnosis can force individuals to completely re-evaluate their identity, relationships, past experiences, and self-worth. Carleen shares her personal experience of being diagnosed at 49 years old and discusses the grief, relief, nervous system response, and emotional reframing that can follow an adult dyslexia diagnosis. She challenges the medical model that focuses only on deficits and instead encourages listeners to see dyslexia through a neurodiversity lens — as a different processing style rather than something “wrong.” This episode also highlights: • Why late diagnosis can trigger an identity crisis • The emotional impact of reinterpreting childhood experiences • How labels influence self-perception • Why dyslexics often internalize harmful narratives • The importance of rebuilding identity through strengths and self-understanding • How positive psychology coaching can support the healing process If you’ve recently discovered you’re dyslexic later in life, this episode reminds you that you are not broken — you simply process the world differently. https://www.carleenross.com/book-online Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/support] Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we understand dyslexia—shifting the narrative from deficit to difference. If you found today's episode valuable or think someone you know could benefit from its message, please share it. By doing so you become apart of the positive shift society needs around what it means to be dyslexic.  To learn more about Carleen Ross’s work in positive psychology, coaching, and neurodiversity advocacy, visit https://www.carleenross.com  Book a coaching session here: https://www.carleenross.com/book-online Enrol in one of her programs here: https://www.carleenross.com/virtual-programs Or connect with her directly, email her at connect@CarleenRoss.com.

Do Dyslexics Feel Pain Differently? The Surprising Science of Dyslexia & Pain Thresholds

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/fan_mail/new] In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen explores an often-overlooked question: Do dyslexics experience pain differently? Drawing from scientific research and personal experience, this episode dives into how dyslexia may influence pain thresholds, body awareness, headaches, stomach pain, and sensory processing. Carleen discusses studies showing that dyslexic individuals may require more pressure to notice pain in their limbs and extremities, while simultaneously experiencing increased sensitivity to internal pain signals like headaches and stomach discomfort. Through stories, science, and reflection, this episode challenges the idea that dyslexia only impacts reading and learning. Instead, it explores dyslexia as a full-body neuroprocessing difference that may shape how individuals experience and interpret the world around them. Topics include: • Dyslexia and pain thresholds • Why dyslexics may process body signals differently • Sensory integration and proprioception • The connection between dyslexia, headaches, and stomach pain • Personal reflections on injury, pain tolerance, and resilience • Why dyslexia extends far beyond the classroom This episode invites listeners to reflect on their own experiences and join the conversation around the hidden sensory and physical dimensions of dyslexia. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/support] Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we understand dyslexia—shifting the narrative from deficit to difference. If you found today's episode valuable or think someone you know could benefit from its message, please share it. By doing so you become apart of the positive shift society needs around what it means to be dyslexic.  To learn more about Carleen Ross’s work in positive psychology, coaching, and neurodiversity advocacy, visit https://www.carleenross.com  Book a coaching session here: https://www.carleenross.com/book-online Enrol in one of her programs here: https://www.carleenross.com/virtual-programs Or connect with her directly, email her at connect@CarleenRoss.com.

Dyslexia & Gut Health: The Surprising Link to Constipation

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/fan_mail/new] What does dyslexia have to do with constipation? More than you might think. In this episode, we explore the emerging connection between dyslexia, gut health, and the brain. While dyslexia is often viewed as a learning difference, it is also a neurodiverse profile—meaning the entire system, including the body, can be impacted. Inside this conversation: * The connection between the gut microbiome and brain function  * Why neurodivergent individuals may experience more digestive challenges  * The role of stress and anxiety in digestion  * How gut health can influence cognitive function and dyslexic traits  * The emerging research linking dyslexia with stomach aches and constipation  * Why this isn’t “just physical”—it’s neurological and systemic  We also explore interoception (your awareness of internal body signals) and how stress impacts digestion, potentially intensifying dyslexic challenges like word recall and processing. This episode is educational, empowering, and yes… a little bit of potty talk. ✨ Because understanding your body helps you understand your brain. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/support] Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we understand dyslexia—shifting the narrative from deficit to difference. If you found today's episode valuable or think someone you know could benefit from its message, please share it. By doing so you become apart of the positive shift society needs around what it means to be dyslexic.  To learn more about Carleen Ross’s work in positive psychology, coaching, and neurodiversity advocacy, visit https://www.carleenross.com  Book a coaching session here: https://www.carleenross.com/book-online Enrol in one of her programs here: https://www.carleenross.com/virtual-programs Or connect with her directly, email her at connect@CarleenRoss.com.

Do Dyslexics Stim? (Most People Get This Wrong)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/fan_mail/new] Do dyslexics stim? It’s a question that often gets dismissed—but the answer reveals something much deeper about dyslexia, neurodiversity, and how the brain regulates itself. In this episode, we unpack the truth: dyslexia is not just a learning difference—it is a neurodiverse profile. And like many neurodivergent individuals, dyslexics engage in forms of stimming, often without even realizing it. You’ll learn: * What stimming actually is and why it matters  * The different types of stimming (tactile, visual, auditory, movement, oral, and cognitive)  * Why many dyslexics say “I don’t stim”—but actually do  * How masking hides self-regulation behaviors  * The connection between stimming, anxiety, and focus  * Why these behaviors are not flaws—but intelligent adaptations  From fidgeting and rereading to shifting your weight or chewing your cheek, many everyday behaviors are actually forms of self-regulation. This episode invites you to rethink what you thought you knew about dyslexia—and to see yourself with more clarity, compassion, and understanding. ✨ You’re not broken. You’re wired differently—and intentionally. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/support] Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we understand dyslexia—shifting the narrative from deficit to difference. If you found today's episode valuable or think someone you know could benefit from its message, please share it. By doing so you become apart of the positive shift society needs around what it means to be dyslexic.  To learn more about Carleen Ross’s work in positive psychology, coaching, and neurodiversity advocacy, visit https://www.carleenross.com  Book a coaching session here: https://www.carleenross.com/book-online Enrol in one of her programs here: https://www.carleenross.com/virtual-programs Or connect with her directly, email her at connect@CarleenRoss.com.

Dyslexics Mask More Than You Think (Signs You Didn’t Realize)

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/fan_mail/new] Do dyslexic individuals mask? Absolutely — and often more than they even realize. In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, we break down the hidden ways dyslexics mask in everyday life to fit into a world that doesn’t fully understand how their brain works. From memorizing information and overstudying to using humour, perfectionism, and rehearsed conversations — many of these behaviours aren’t personality traits… they’re coping strategies. In this episode, we explore: *  What masking looks like for dyslexic individuals  *  Why dyslexics often hide their challenges *  The difference between masking and personality  *  Common masking behaviours like:  *  Memorizing instead of processing  *  Overstudying to feel “safe”  *  Using humour or self-deprecation  *  Suppressing needs  *  Rehearsing conversations (social scripts)  *  The “class clown” vs. “quiet achiever” patterns  *  How masking impacts wellbeing and identity  Many dyslexics grow up adapting to survive socially and academically, often without realizing it. This episode invites you to pause and ask:  How much of what I do is actually masking? If you’re dyslexic — or support someone who is — this conversation can help bring awareness, validation, and a new lens to everyday behaviours. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share to help shift the narrative around dyslexia and neurodiversity. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2551468/support] Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we understand dyslexia—shifting the narrative from deficit to difference. If you found today's episode valuable or think someone you know could benefit from its message, please share it. By doing so you become apart of the positive shift society needs around what it means to be dyslexic.  To learn more about Carleen Ross’s work in positive psychology, coaching, and neurodiversity advocacy, visit https://www.carleenross.com  Book a coaching session here: https://www.carleenross.com/book-online Enrol in one of her programs here: https://www.carleenross.com/virtual-programs Or connect with her directly, email her at connect@CarleenRoss.com.