396 Hidden Dyslexia Struggles (and Why ADHD Might Not Be the Whole Story)
I Have ADHD Podcast
Kristen Carder
4.8 • 3.1K Ratings
🗓️ 21 April 2026
⏱️ 56 minutes
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Summary
In this episode, I sit down with dyslexia expert Natalie Brooks for a powerful, eye-opening conversation about what dyslexia really looks like and how it often overlaps with ADHD in ways that can be confusing, frustrating, and deeply validating once understood.
Whether you’ve been diagnosed, suspect you might have dyslexia, or love someone who does, this episode will help you connect the dots and feel less alone.
We also dive into Natalie’s new book, Dyslexia Unlocked, which offers practical tools and empowering insights for dyslexic adults navigating a world that wasn’t designed for their brains.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to the I Have ADHD podcast, where it's all about education, encouragement, and coaching for adults with ADHD. |
| 0:13.8 | I'm your host, Kristen Carter, and I have ADHD. Let's chat about the frustrations, humor, |
| 0:20.0 | and challenges of adulting, relationships, |
| 0:22.8 | working, and achieving with this neurodevelopmental disorder. |
| 0:26.9 | I'll help you understand your unique brain, unlock your potential, and move from point A to |
| 0:32.4 | point B. |
| 0:33.8 | Hey, what's up? |
| 0:34.7 | This is Kristen Carter, and you've tuned into the I have ADHD podcast. |
| 0:38.9 | I am medicated, caffeinated, regulated, and ready to roll. I'm so pumped to be here with you today. |
| 0:46.3 | Thanks for tuning in. I appreciate you pressing play. I know that there are thousands, millions, |
| 0:51.6 | whatever, so many podcasts out there and you chose to hang out with me. |
| 0:55.5 | And that makes me so happy. Thanks for being here. Today we're talking about dyslexia. |
| 1:00.3 | And I adore this topic. I do think that I am probably secretly an undercover dyslexic. |
| 1:08.0 | And I wear that badge very proudly. And you'll hear my guest, Natalie, and I wear that badge very proudly and you'll hear my guest Natalie and I |
| 1:14.2 | chatting about that throughout the episode. I also have a kiddo who's diagnosed with dyslexia |
| 1:19.5 | and helping him navigate that has been a joy. It's been lovely to learn more about him and his |
| 1:27.3 | brain and give him the support that he needs. |
| 1:30.9 | And I'm just so thrilled to have my guest, Natalie, with me today. |
| 1:35.1 | She is the founder of dyslexia and adults and the author of Dyslexia Unlocked, which is published by Bloomsbury. |
| 1:41.6 | It is coming out this week in the UK, and it will be out in June |
| 1:46.7 | in the U.S. Natalie helps adults recognize and understand their dyslexia, offering practical |
| 1:53.2 | strategies, and support to navigate life more effectively. She is also diagnosed with ADHD, |
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