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Word Blindness: Dyslexia Exposed
Word Blindness, Dyslexia Exposed, with co-hosts, Brent Sopel, former NHL Stanley Cup Winner and Founder of Brent Sopel Foundation and Juliet Hahn, CCO, storyteller, podcast host, and content creator. In the late 1800's dyslexia was referred to as word blindness. In this weekly podcast, we are going to be talking about our own experiences with dyslexia and other topics from all different angles. We all have strengths and weaknesses and the more awareness people have the more understanding there…
Episodes
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E13: Dyslexia Doesn't Stop at School
In this episode, Brent and Juliet discuss the realities of dyslexia, the importance of awareness, and how societal perceptions and school systems impact those…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E12: Navigating Sensitive Topics with Care
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent discuss the challenges and realities faced by parents and children dealing with learning disabilities, especially…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E11: The Impact of Community Events In Raising Awareness
In this episode, Brent and Juliet discuss the importance of understanding dyslexia and other learning differences, sharing personal stories, insights from a…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E10: Dyslexia Awareness Month 2026
In this episode, Brent and Juliet discuss the importance of awareness for dyslexia and other learning disabilities, sharing personal stories, insights on…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E9: Understanding and navigating IEP and 504 plans
In this episode, Juliet Hahn shares her personal journey navigating her children's special educational needs, advocating for accommodations, and the importance…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E8: Exploring AI Tools for Better Learning
Juliet Hahn and Brent discuss how AI tools like ChatGPT and others are transforming education, organization, and learning strategies, especially for students…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E7: How Coaches Can Support Dyslexic Athletes, with Jared S. Blank
In this episode, Jared S. Blank shares his inspiring journey with dyslexia, how it impacted his sports career, and the importance of understanding and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E6: Navigating Parenting in the 5D Collective
This episode explores the emotional journey of parents navigating the challenges of supporting children with learning disabilities, emphasizing community…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E5: Understanding Dyslexia Through Everyday Moments
In this episode, Brent and Juliet explore the nuances of dyslexia, the importance of early diagnosis, and how personal experiences shape perceptions and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E4: The Essential Guide to IEPs and 504 Plans
In this episode, Juliet and Brent discuss navigating the complexities of education for children with learning differences, emphasizing the importance of…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E3: From Shame to Strength - Dwight Jacobsen's Dyslexia Journey
In this heartfelt interview, Dwight Jacobsen shares his journey of discovering his dyslexia, overcoming shame, and embracing his strengths. Join us to learn…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E2: Why Current Diagnosis Methods Fail Our Kids
In this episode, Brent and Juliet delve into the complexities of dyslexia, diagnosis challenges, and the flaws in current educational and medical systems. They…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS5E1: Mastering Education Advocacy for Kids with Learning Differences
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent discuss navigating the complexities of education for children with learning differences, emphasizing the importance of…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E34: Building the 5D Collective - A Community for Neurodiverse Kids and Parents
In this heartfelt conversation, Juliet and Brent discuss their personal journeys with the 5Ds, the importance of community, and the launch of the 5D Collective…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E33: How 'Hockey with the Stars 2026' Doubled Its Impact in One Year
In this episode, Brent and Juliet discuss the impactful 'Hockey with the Stars 2026' event, its growth, and its mission to support dyslexic individuals. Brent…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E32: Unveiling the Hidden Challenges of AP Testing and Accommodations
This episode explores the complexities of AP testing, accommodations, and the challenges faced by students with learning disabilities. Juliet Hahn shares her…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E31: The Power of Understanding Learning Differences
This engaging conversation explores dyslexia, learning differences, and the importance of understanding individual learning styles. The hosts share personal…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E30: Why Dyslexic Communities Avoid Talking About Their Struggles
This episode features Juliet Hahn and Brent discussing the complex reasons behind why many dyslexic individuals and their families avoid talking about…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E29: Unlocking the Brain - Understanding Dyslexia and ADHD
This episode explores the complexities of learning differences such as dyslexia and ADHD, the importance of understanding how different brains operate, and the…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E28: How to Help Your Child Thrive in Sports Despite Learning Differences
This episode explores how parents and coaches can better support children with ADHD and dyslexia in sports, emphasizing communication, understanding processing…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E27: Unlocking Anxiety - How Childhood Shapes Our Nervous System
This episode explores the deep connection between anxiety, nervous system regulation, and childhood experiences. Hosts Juliet and Brent discuss how awareness…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E26: The Power of Early Detection in Learning Disabilities
Join Juliet and Brent as they explore the nuances of early childhood education, the impact of school assessments, and personal stories about school experiences…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E25: Tracking the Sensory Signs of the 5Ds
In this episode, Juliet and Brent dive into the subtle, often overlooked "nuances" that can signal learning disabilities and sensory processing issues in…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E24: The Battle of Education - Private vs Public
In this conversation, Juliet and Brent discuss the complexities of education, particularly focusing on the differences between private and public schools, the…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E23: Navigating the Confusion of Dyslexia
In this conversation, Juliet and Brent discuss the complexities surrounding dyslexia, emphasizing the confusion parents face when seeking information. They…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E22: Navigating Neuropsych Evaluations - A Personal Journey
In this conversation, Brent and Juliet discuss the complexities of neuropsych evaluations, the challenges of traditional education for those with learning…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E21: The Myth of Slow Processing in Dyslexia
In this conversation, Juliet and Brent discuss the concept of word blindness and dyslexia, particularly focusing on the processing speed of dyslexic…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E20: Navigating the Nervous System - Parenting and Meditation Insights
In this engaging conversation, Juliet Hahn and Brent delve into the importance of understanding and managing the nervous system, particularly in children. They…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E19: The Body's Response to Anxiety
In this conversation, Juliet and Brent delve into the complexities of anxiety, exploring its physical manifestations, the importance of communication, and the…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E18: Navigating Conversations with ADHD
In this engaging conversation, Juliet and Brent explore the journey of podcasting, the nuances of communication, and the impact of ADHD on interactions. They…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E17: Navigating College Life with Dyslexia
In this engaging conversation, hosts Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the college experiences of guests Bradley Deblitz and Montgomery Hahn, who share their…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E16: Dyslexia - Understanding the Challenges
In this conversation, Brent Sopel and Juliet Hahn delve into the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia, including bullying, social isolation, and the…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E15: Dyslexia Uncovered - Tracie Maloney's Journey
In this episode of Word Blindness, hosts Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel engage with Tracie Maloney, who shares her personal journey with dyslexia and the…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E14: Navigating School Anxiety After the Holidays
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the challenges children face when returning to school after the holiday break, particularly those with…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E13: Holiday Greetings and Podcast Updates
In this episode, Juliet and Brent discuss the current season of the podcast, emphasizing the importance of catching up on previous episodes, especially during…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E12: The War on Dyslexia - Why IDA's New Definition Fails the Community
In this conversation, Juliet and Brent discuss the challenges faced by individuals with dyslexia, particularly in relation to educational initiatives and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E11: Dyslexia Uncovered - Personal Stories and Insights
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss their personal experiences with dyslexia, the importance of sharing stories, and the challenges faced by…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E10: The Role of Parents in Educational Support
In this conversation, Juliet & Brent discuss the challenges parents face when they notice their child struggling in school. They emphasize the importance of…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedWB S4E9: Understanding Dyslexia - Insights from Personal Experience
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the challenges and insights surrounding dyslexia and learning disabilities in education. They share…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E8: Dyslexia and Education - A Personal Journey
In this episode of Word Blindness, Dyslexia Exposed, hosts Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss their personal experiences with dyslexia and the education…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E7: The Kid in the Chair - Advocacy in Action
In this episode, we discuss the significance of Dyslexia Awareness Month, the importance of focusing on the 'kid in the chair', and the emotional and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E6: The Dyslexic Brain - Communication, Assumptions, and Self-Awareness
Join us as we dive into the intricacies of living with dyslexia. This episode, airing during Dyslexia Awareness Month, explores the daily challenges dyslexic…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E5: Dyslexic Awareness Month - A Call to Action
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the significance of Dyslexic Awareness Month, reflecting on their experiences and the importance of…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E4: Navigating Dyslexia in Education
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the challenges and experiences surrounding dyslexia, particularly in educational settings. They share…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E3: Understanding IEPs and 504 Plans for Your Child
In this episode, Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the challenges children face as they return to school, particularly those with dyslexia and other learning…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E2: Dyslexia - Breaking the Silence
In this episode of Word Blindness, Dyslexia Exposed, hosts Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel discuss the complexities of dyslexia, its impact on personal and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS4E1: The Unseen Struggles of Dyslexia
In this episode of Word Blindness, Dyslexia Exposed, hosts Juliet Hahn and Brent Sopel engage in a lively discussion that covers a range of topics from travel…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedSeason 3 Episode 1 RERUN
Our final stop for reruns is here, before our new season hits. This time we're winding back to January 2025, where we started the new year strong, with Season…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedSeason 2 Episode 1 RERUN
We're continuing our trip down memory lane with another highlight episode, the Season 2 premiere. Our special guest is Naomi Zeskind. Naomi Zeskind, a classic…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedSeason 1 - Episode 1 RERUN
We're taking a trip down memory lane! As we get ready for Season 4, we're revisiting the very beginning with a special rerun of our first episodes from each…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E30: From Struggle to Strength - 7 Breakthrough Lessons Learned After 100 Podcast Episodes
So, here's something we never expected to say after 100 episodes—turns out, the single biggest breakthrough wasn't about dyslexia strategies or advocacy wins…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E29: Why Understanding Diverse Learning Styles Unlocks Unshakable Employee Loyalty
What if I told you that the key to loyalty at work isn't perks or pay, but simply being understood for how your brain works? We stumbled on something that left…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E28: Unraveling the ADHD and Dyslexia Journey - From Struggles to Success, with Dr. Jacob Santhouse
Dr. Jacob Santhouse is a dyslexic, optimistic, and naturally curious person, and those are the characteristics he brings to his work as a coach. He brings a…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E27: Equipping Parents to Face the Challenges of the 5Ds
Want to improve your understanding and advocacy for dyslexic children? Discover the solution to achieving that by diving into the complexities of dyslexia in…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E26: Summertime Blues - Giving Kids With Learning Differences a Break
Want to unlock a better understanding of your child's struggles in school and advocate for their needs more effectively? Get ready to discover the solution…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E25: Why Dyslexia Programs Must Be Tailored to Each Child
If you're feeling frustrated with the one-size-fits-all approach to dyslexia education programs and the push for a singular reading method, then you are not…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E24: The Hidden Struggles of Dyscalculia - Finding Empowerment Through Understanding
Have you ever heard these myths about dyscalculia? Myth 1: Dyscalculia is just a lack of effort in learning math. Myth 2: Dyscalculia only affects children and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E23: California's Bid to Boost Grades - Will it Backfire on Students?
Do you want to see improved support and appreciation for dyslexic students in education? Are you looking for a solution to achieve this result? Stay tuned as…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E22: Understanding ADHD - The Invisible Struggle
Do you want to finally understand the impact of ADHD and time blindness on your daily life? Learn the solution to achieve improved understanding and…
Word Blindness: Dyslexia ExposedS3E21: At What Cost? Questioning the True Impact of Tutoring on Dyslexia
If you're feeling overwhelmed by the constant struggle to help your dyslexic child succeed in school, constantly pushing them through tutoring and extra…