Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

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Positive Psychology Practitioner & Coach: Bringing Strengths and Social Interactions into the Topic of Dyslexia

10 episodes

2 days ago

In this episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, Carleen breaks down a widely circulated (and often misquoted) statistic claiming that dyslexics have a “high chance” of developing dementia or Alzheimer’s. But what does the research actually say—and what does it not say? Carleen explains the 2024 genetic study that linked dyslexia to a specific Alzheimer’s subtype, why many people confuse learning disability statistics with dyslexia, and how misinformation spreads when context is missing. You’ll also le...

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Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Misleading Dyslexia Statistics: Why Dementia Risk Isn’t What You Think

2 days ago

9 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Camel Thighs & Other Misheard Lyrics: Living With Auditory Dyslexia - Ep 9

Most people think of dyslexia as a reading and writing difference, but auditory dyslexia reveals an entirely different side of how the dyslexic brain processes the world. In this episode, I share what it’s really like to have a brain that sometimes hears the wrong words—even when you know what the person actually said. Auditory dyslexia can make similar-sounding words blend together, make pronunciations harder to interpret, and turn everyday conversations into a full-brain decoding exercise. ...

1 week ago

8 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

You Are Not Just One Thing: The Science & Spirit of Identity - Ep 8

In this episode, we dive deep into the idea that none of us are only one identity—not even our strongest ones. I share why I say “I am dyslexic” rather than “I have dyslexia,” and how my dyslexic brain filters everything I see, feel, understand, communicate, and create. Drawing from psychology, neuroscience, positive psychology, spirituality, and shamanic practices, we explore how our identities function like lenses—shaping the way we experience relationships, emotions, safety, communication,...

2 weeks ago

11 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Dyslexia, Sex Differences, and the Brain: What Science got Wrong - Ep 7

3 weeks ago

11 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

The Science of Dyslexia and Emotion - Ep 6

In today’s episode, I share one of the most powerful studies I came across after my own diagnosis — a 2021 study by Virginia Stern and colleagues titled Enhanced Visceral Motor Emotional Reactivity in Dyslexia and its Relation to the Salience Network. Though the name might sound complex, the findings are profound: dyslexic individuals—especially those with phonetic processing differences—may experience heightened emotional and social awareness. This episode explores how: • Dyslexia affects m...

1 month ago

10 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Neurodiverse vs Neurotypical: Who Says What’s “Normal”? - Ep 5

In this episode, we’re diving into the terms neurotypical and neurodivergent — where they come from, what they actually mean, and why the definitions we’ve been given don’t always tell the full story. Who decides what’s “typical” or “average” anyway? And how does the DSM-5 shape our understanding of difference? We’ll also explore: • The origins of the term neurodivergent — from Harvey Blume (1998) to Judy Singer’s advocacy. • Why separating neurotypical from neurodiverse can create unhelpful...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

How Dyslexia Shapes Our Relationships, Beyond the Classroom and Into Real Life - Ep. 4

In today’s episode, we’re stepping outside the usual conversation about dyslexia. This isn’t about the classroom. This isn’t about work. This episode is about how dyslexia influences our relationships, our communication, our identity, and our lived moments with the people closest to us. We explore what happens when the dyslexic brain moves into the social world — how we interpret tone, language, meaning, and intention differently, and why this often leads to misunderstanding between dyslexic...

1 month ago

11 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Dyslexia and the Positive Psychology Waves - Ep. 3

Positive Psychology is the science of well-being — it asks, what makes life good? What helps us grow, even when life challenges us? In this episode, you’ll learn how Positive Psychology has evolved over time, from Martin Seligman’s focus on strengths to Paul Wong’s integration of shadow and struggle, and into newer waves that explore culture, meaning, and spirituality. I’ll also share how these frameworks shape the way I support dyslexic individuals — using both resilience and purpose to cr...

1 month ago

6 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

Models of thought: How we understand dyslexia - Ep. 2

In this episode, Carleen explores how our understanding of dyslexia has been shaped by different frameworks — and why it’s time for a shift. From the traditional medical model that focuses on what’s “wrong,” to the social model that highlights how environments shape identity, and finally to the neurodivergent model that embraces dyslexia as a unique way of processing the world — this conversation challenges us to rethink what it truly means to be dyslexic. Carleen also shares insights from h...

1 month ago

12 minutes

Unmasking Dyslexia with Carleen Ross, M.Sc.

An introduction to what I bring to the table - Ep. 1

In this first episode of Unmasking Dyslexia, host Carleen Ross shares her personal journey of discovering her dyslexia at 49 and rewriting her self-story. Through the lens of positive psychology, she explores how embracing all parts of ourselves leads to healing and self-acceptance. Join her as she unpacks both the struggles and strengths that come with seeing the world through a dyslexic brain. Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we under...

2 months ago

12 minutes