In Episode 7 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) explores:
What do you do when life throws something at you and it’s completely out of your control?

In the previous episode (S1.E6), we looked at the how of achieving your goals.
This episode is about the why not — the moments that make you question your goals.

Andrea opens up about the reality behind positive thinking: having a positive mindset matters but frustration, annoyance and overwhelm are completely human experiences. You are allowed to feel these things. What matters is what happens next.

This episode is all about reminding you that when setbacks happen, it does not mean you have to give up on your goals.

Andrea shares:

Why positive thinking has a place but is not the whole story

Why feeling frustrated is normal (and does not mean you are failing)

How to respond when things happen outside your control

A simple reframing technique to help you move forward

What she hopes you will take away from this episode

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 7: The Why Not
00:44 – When life throws something unexpected
02:19 – Positive thinking vs. emotional reality
03:11 – It’s okay to feel frustrated
03:41 – You can’t control everything but you can control your response
04:06 – What to remember when you feel like giving up
07:28 – Your takeaway from this episode
08:33 – See you in Episode 8

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In Episode 6 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) unpacks one of the biggest blockers for dyslexic thinkers: How do I actually achieve my goal?

In the previous episode (episode S1.E5) we explored your why.

This episode all about the how: the practical steps, tools and support that help you to achieve your goal, even when the goal feels big.

Andrea shares how AI, online communities and the right accountability partner have transformed the way she works, thinks and acts. Achieving a goal is not about doing it alone, it’s about knowing who and what can help you move forward.

Andrea opens up:

How AI cut her writing time in half
How to get support
Her story of starting a fitness goal in freezing February
What makes accountability partners so powerful
Simple next steps you can take this week to move closer to your goal

Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome to Episode 6: How to Achieve Your Goal
00:39 – When the goal feels big (and the “how” feels unclear)
02:11 – Resources around you: AI, online groups & free tools
02:37 – Example: Using AI to write a long, difficult letter
05:17 – Who can help? Family, friends, colleagues, mentors
10:40 – Choosing the right person to share your goal with
05:38 – Personal story: 7am training in freezing February
06:51 – Why accountability works
07:08 – Your action step for this week
08:26 – Keep in touch and see you in Episode 7

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In Episode 5 of Dyslexia Unfiltered, host Andrea Pickard (diagnosed with dyslexia at 36) reveals the secret behind every goal worth achieving: your WHY.

For dyslexics, this isn’t just motivation it’s survival fuel. Andrea shares how her late diagnosis became the jigsaw piece that unlocked her mission and how yours can too.

Why do you want to achieve your goal? That single question gets you training in the rain, recording when you’re scared or starting over.

Andrea opens up:

• The dream she buried in her 20's and revived at 40
• Why family, fulfillment and growing through being an introvert pulls her forward
• A reflection exercise to uncover your why

00:00 – Welcome to Episode 5: Your Why
00:15 – Recap: Resilience from Episode 4
00:35 – What *is* your “why”? (And why it’s not just motivation)
02:00 – Example: Training for a 10K bike ride in the rain
03:25 – Andrea’s Story, starting with the dream she had in her 20's and how that lead her to starting Dyslexia Unfiltered at 40
06:12 – Dyslexia diagnosis at 36: “The missing jigsaw piece”
07:18 – Family as fuel: Being a mum, overcoming introversion, and giving value
08:41 – Reflection Exercise: Reflect on your why
09:16 – Keep in touch and see you in Episode 6

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