Severe Dyslexia Couldn't Stop Him — JT Mestdagh's Story of No Bad Days

About this episode

JT Mestdagh shares his inspiring journey of overcoming severe dyslexia and life challenges.

Send us Fan Mail What happens when a child born with severe dyslexia and a life-threatening diagnosis refuses to accept his limits? JT Mestdagh's answer: you climb mountains. JT is the author of No Bad Days and founder of the JT Mestdagh Foundation. Born with VATER/VACTERL syndrome and severe dyslexia, he was told there was much he'd never accomplish — including learning to read. In this episode, JT shares how dyslexia shaped his worldview, what it took to push past labels, and how he now he...

People in this episode

Hosts: Sonja, Nick

Guest: JT Mestdagh

Topics covered

• dyslexia
• overcoming challenges
• personal stories
• motivation
• education
• health

Keywords

• dyslexia
• inspiration
• No Bad Days
• JT Mestdagh
• VATER/VACTERL syndrome
• overcoming limits
• personal growth

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: JT Mestdagh Foundation

Books & works: No Bad Days

Places: VATER/VACTERL syndrome

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