Failure isn’t the end—it’s the beginning of growth. In this episode of Dyslexia Decoded, Teacher Maggie dives into the messy but magical world of setbacks and why they’re essential for building resilience, creativity, and confidence. Sharing personal stories of her own stumbles as a dyslexic learner, Maggie explains how failure can reveal hidden strengths and unlock untapped potential.

Learn practical tips for creating a “fail-friendly” home, encouraging risk-taking, and teaching kids to bounce back stronger than ever. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or student, this episode will inspire you to embrace failure as an essential part of the learning journey.

Join us as we reframe setbacks, celebrate progress, and discover the art of failing fabulously!

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Thank you for listening to Dyslexia Decoded! Remember, every journey begins with a single step, and progress always beats perfection.

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Have you ever let perfectionism hold you back? In this episode of Dyslexia Decoded, I’m getting vulnerable and sharing the story behind why it took me months to release this very podcast. Recorded on my 43rd birthday and finally released in January 2025, this episode is a testament to embracing imperfection and starting messy.

You’ll hear:

•My journey with dyslexia and how it shaped my perspective on failure.

•The cringe-worthy story of my first podcast recording—and why I decided to post it anyway.

•Why being bad at something is a necessary step on the road to being great.

If you’ve ever struggled with fear of failure or perfectionism, this episode is for you. Let’s celebrate the courage to start, no matter how imperfectly, and discover the beauty in progress over perfection.

Key Takeaways:

•Why starting messy is better than not starting at all.

•How embracing imperfection leads to growth and transformation.

•Stories of resilience, creativity, and turning struggles into triumphs.

Thank you for listening to Dyslexia Decoded! Remember, every journey begins with a single step, and progress always beats perfection.

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Welcome to the debut episode of Dyslexia Decoded! I’m Teacher Maggie, and I’ll be honest—this podcast has been sitting on my heart and my hard drive since my 43rd birthday in September 2024. It’s now January 2025, and I’ve decided to release it, imperfections and all.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

•My journey with dyslexia, from eating my homework in 2nd grade to finding my hidden strengths.

•How moments of creativity and resilience shaped the educator I am today.

•Why perfectionism and fear of failure delayed this podcast—and why I’m embracing the idea of being bad at something on the way to being great.

I’m sharing this with the hope that it inspires you to start messy, dream big, and celebrate the journey—not just the destination.

Disclaimers:

•This episode was recorded months ago, so some references may feel slightly out of date.

•I’ve decided to release this unpolished first step as a reminder to myself and to you that progress matters more than perfection.

Together, let’s celebrate the incredible potential of dyslexic minds and the beauty of thinking differently.
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Thank you for listening to Dyslexia Decoded! Remember, every journey begins with a single step, and progress always beats perfection.

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