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, and meaning.

You’ll learn:

✨ Why identity is a constellation of many “little i’s” under one “big I”
✨ How dyslexia can be a processing identity, not just a learning difference
✨ How trauma, gender, culture, and spirituality shape how we filter the world
✨ Why the word AND (A-N-D) is essential for self-understanding
✨ The “starburst” exercise for mapping your multiple identities
✨ Why positive experiences matter (4:1 ratio) for balancing negative ones
✨ How collecting your “ands” strengthens wellbeing, resilience, and clarity

This episode is an invitation to honour the many parts that make you you.
You are not just one identity—you are a starburst.

Thank you for listening to Unmasking Dyslexia. This podcast is dedicated to reframing how we understand dyslexia—shifting the narrative from deficit to difference.

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To learn more about Carleen Ross’s work in positive psychology, coaching, and neurodiversity advocacy, visit https://www.carleenross.com or to connect with me directly, email me at connect@CarleenRoss.com.