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The Codpast

Sean Douglaswww.thecodpast.org
Dyslexics are some of the most creative thinkers in our society. Apple, Virgin and IKEA are just some of the examples of what a dyslexic state of mind can conceive. Listen to our guests and share their stories of how right brained thinking helped them excel in a left brained world.
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Episodes

9 - An Artistic Endeavor

Owner of MSFT Management, and one half of Dyspla (the Dyslexic theatre company) Lennie Varvaradies shares her views on how Dyslexia has helped shape her career, the thrill of launching her new film via kick starter, and the exciting new direction for Dyspla.

Feb 02, 201526 minEp. 9

8 - The Wildboy

Brando Yelavich was going down the wrong path, until he made a pact with himself, “change my life and give myself opportunities in a way that school can’t”. This resulted in one hell of a journey.

Jan 04, 201518 minEp. 8

7 - An Upward Spiral

Sarah Chapman is a campaigner and entrepreneur. However her bubbly personality reveals little about her turbulent past. This episode really illustrates how the right support for Dyslexia can make a massive difference to ones personality, aspirations.

Nov 30, 201431 minEp. 7

Bonus - Audioblog Liam's Story

The Audioblog is part of our 'Dyslexia in the Workplace' guest blogs that were created as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week.

Nov 06, 20146 min

6 - King of Clubs

From humble beginnings Peter Stringfellow achieved the seemingly impossible. He rose to fame and fortune, rubbing shoulders with the who’s who of popular culture and making millions along the way. Hear is legendary story.

Nov 03, 201433 minEp. 6

5 - The Missing 'A'

Having dyslexia, a vivid imagination and an urge to experience the world through more than just words. Formal education wasn't quite the right fit for Aakash Odedra. So at the age of 15, Aakash packed his bags for a journey of self-discovery. This is a wonderful coming of age story with some interesting plot twists, best of all it's 100% true!

Oct 13, 201441 minEp. 5

4 - Chance Encounters

At school Jane’s creative writing exercises would often be returned covered in red ink. Now a published author, Jane returns to those same books to find what her teachers had dismissed as lazy sloppy writing, were actually the early musings of a celebrated author.

Sep 19, 201438 minEp. 4

3 - Figthing the Good Fight

After finishing her GCSE’s with grades including F’s, G’s and even U’s. Natasha thought her journey in education had reached an impenetrable brick wall. Share her inspirational journey to academic at career success, inspite of her severe dyslexia.

Sep 12, 201426 minEp. 3

2 - Dyslexia & Metal Health

In this episode musician and music teacher Trev William shares the story of his battles with dyslexia, metal health and the psychotic episodes, that he believes, his dyslexia played a part in.

Sep 12, 201433 minEp. 2

1 - Being a Journalist

In this show journalism graduate and creator of the House and Heals blog shares her struggles with dyslexia and how she successfully navigated school and university and the world of work.

Sep 12, 201424 minEp. 1
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