Unmasking Dyslexia

Send us Fan Mail Relationships are complicated, yet society often expects us to believe they are simple to understand. In this episode, Carleen explores the many influences that shape how we show up in relationships—and why we cannot attribute every communication challenge or relational experience to dyslexia alone. Our family of origin teaches us how to communicate, express emotions, establish boundaries, and navigate conflict. Add gender expectations, individual processing styles, and emot...

Send us Fan Mail In this final episode of Season One, Carleen reflects on the first year of Unmasking Dyslexia and the passion behind creating a podcast that explores dyslexia beyond reading and writing. Inspired by her graduate research, Carleen explores how dyslexia influences the social world, including relationships, communication, identity, and how individuals process everyday experiences. She reflects on the importance of expanding our understanding of dyslexia beyond traditional defin...

Send us Fan Mail Many people believe accomplishments only count if they come with awards, degrees, promotions, or major milestones. But positive psychology tells us something very different. In this final episode of the PERMA well-being series, I explore the "A" for Accomplishment and explain why recognizing everyday successes is one of the most overlooked ways to improve well-being. Whether you've raised a family, survived difficult seasons, completed a workout, made dinner, showed kindness ...

Send us Fan Mail What if the foundation of well-being isn't just finding meaning—but first knowing that you matter? In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, I explore the "M" in the PERMA model of well-being, expanding on Martin Seligman's original concept of meaning by introducing what I believe is an equally important element: mattering. Drawing from Positive Psychology, my master's research, and my coaching work with neurodivergent adults, I explain why understanding your own value creates t...

Send us Fan Mail How does dyslexia affect your relationships long after school is over? In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, I explore one of the most overlooked aspects of dyslexia—its impact on relationships. While most conversations focus on reading and education, dyslexia also shapes how we communicate, interpret conversations, build trust, and connect with others throughout adulthood. Drawing from both my personal experience and my master's research, I introduce the idea of safe and un...