Dyslexia, ADHD & Why Life Feels Harder Than It Should (Even When You’re Capable)

About this episode

Dr Jacob Santhouse discusses the complexities of dyslexia and its relationship with ADHD, revealing how it impacts women's lives beyond just reading and writing.

What if the reason life feels harder than it “should” isn’t a personal failing… but something that’s been missed all along? In this eye-opening episode, Dr Jacob Santhouse reveals how dyslexia goes far beyond reading and writing, and why so many women with ADHD may be living with an undetected piece of their story. If I asked you to describe dyslexia, what would you say? Letters, reading and numbers? You're not alone, but this week on the ADHD Women's Wellbeing Podcast , Dr Jacob Santhouse is here to show us just how much more there is to the story. Dyslexia touches learning, self-esteem, executive functioning, and the exhausting daily admin of simply getting through life, and often goes hand in hand with ADHD, creating a unique and complex set of challenges for those navigating life with both. Dr Jacob Santhouse is a dyslexic counsellor and coach, who supports dyslexic individuals in developing self-esteem, understanding their brains, and figuring out how to navigate life more effectively. So, if you've ever wondered why life feels so much harder than it seems to for everyone else, this episode might just give you the answer you have been waiting for. In this episode, we…

People in this episode

Host: Kate Moryoussef

Guest: Dr Jacob Santhouse

Topics covered

• dyslexia
• ADHD
• self-esteem
• executive functioning
• diagnosis
• women's health

Keywords

• dyslexia
• ADHD
• self-esteem
• executive functioning
• diagnosis
• women
• mental health
• challenges

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