In this episode, I share my personal journey with dyslexia, a topic that is close to my heart. As a dyslexic, I know how challenging it can be to navigate a world where language is so important. From primary school, when my parents had to arrange a dyslexia test themselves because the school wouldn’t cooperate, I began a journey of fears and insecurities, but also of personal growth. I discuss what it feels like to make mistakes often without meaning to, and how the constant fear of spelling mistakes affected my self-confidence. The feeling of being judged, especially when others see you as ‘unprofessional’ for making a mistake, is a struggle that many of us with dyslexia know. In the podcast, I share tips that have helped me, such as using AI tools and visualising words, and how my language skills have improved tremendously thanks to the support of others, such as Jetty Petit. Dyslexia isn’t just about letters and words, it also has a profound impact on your self-image and creativity. I’ve learned to embrace my dyslexia and use it as a strength rather than a weakness. Creative people like me often think differently, and I believe we offer unique perspectives, even if language isn’t always our strongest suit. This podcast is for anyone who has ever felt insecure about their abilities. Let’s explore together how we can embrace our challenges, and grow and thrive despite the obstacles. Do you have questions or would you like to know more about dyslexia? Feel free to let me know! Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and experiences with dyslexia 00:00:18 - Diagnosis and experiences at school 00:02:33 - Childhood 00:02:50 - Experiences with tutoring and dyslexia 00:03:26 - Transition to special education 00:04:16 - Experiences at the special school 00:04:47 - Catching up and personal growth 00:05:54 - Reflection on the backlog 00:06:52 - Recognition of dyslexia and secondary school 00:07:08 - Secondary school experiences 00:09:06 - Dyslexia and reading texts 00:10:02 - Explanation of reading rules and dyslexia 00:12:26 - Experiences with writing and dyslexia 00:13:02 - Fear of failure and dyslexia 00:14:36 ​​- Proficiency in other languages ​​00:15:18 - Uncertainty in language 00:16:05 - The importance of checking 00:16:30 - Perception of spelling errors 00:16:51 - The importance of language 00:17:31 - Experience with dyslexia 00:18:03 - The use of punctuation 00:18:24 - Understanding dyslexia 00:18:43 - The label 'unprofessional' 00:19:10 - Using AI for language checking 00:19:38 - Learning language structures 00:20:31 - The importance of recognition 00:21:38 - Correcting language errors 00:22:19 - Impact of dyslexia on daily life 00:23:04 - Dyslexia and creativity 00:24:36 - The importance from spelling on the internet 00:27:25 - Closing and looking ahead Collaborate or have a question? ???? [email protected] Support this podcast? ???? http://vetgezellig.shop Listen to the podcast? ???? https://shorturl.at/gmqCM Welcome to Ook Vet Gezellig, our personal channel where daily adventures come together with humor and in-depth conversations. Here you will find our podcast, where we talk unfiltered about life, and vlogs that offer a glimpse behind the scenes of our daily existence. Subscribe and share in the laughter, discussion and coziness of life with Alwin and Ghislaine! ????️????