From Frustration to Confidence: The Dyslexia Professor’s Blueprint for Struggling Readers

Every child deserves the opportunity to believe in themselves. Yet for millions of families navigating dyslexia, that confidence is often replaced with frustration, confusion, and the heartbreaking belief that something is wrong. In this episode of The CJ Moneyway Show, CJ Moneyway welcomes Russell B. Van Brocklen, better known as The Dyslexia Professor, for an eye-opening conversation about what dyslexia really is—and what it isn’t. Russell explains why traditional classroom approaches frequently leave dyslexic students behind, why “waiting and seeing” can delay meaningful progress, and how structured literacy and multisensory learning can help children regain confidence. Throughout the conversation, Russell shares practical strategies parents can begin using immediately while encouraging families to see dyslexia not as a limitation, but as a different pathway to learning and success. In this episode you’ll learn: • Why “wait and see” often hurts more than helps • The biggest misconceptions about dyslexia • Why dyslexic learners are specialists rather than generalists • How to rebuild confidence after academic frustration • Why multisensory instruction produces stronger results • What parents should advocate for inside schools • How children can transform from self-doubt to self-confidence If you’re raising, teaching, coaching, or supporting a child with dyslexia, this conversation offers practical guidance and hope. ⸻ About Russell B. Van Brocklen Russell B. Van Brocklen, known as The Dyslexia Professor, is an educator, advocate, and creator of structured literacy programs that help struggling readers build confidence and achieve academic success. Through brain-based instruction and multisensory learning, he equips families with practical strategies that empower children to thrive. ⸻ Free Resource Download Russell’s free guide: https://mailchi.mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook Connect with CJ Moneyway https://cjmoneyway.com The CJ Moneyway Show https://pod.link/1707761906 Speaking https://cjmoneyway-mmcwhn8g.manus.space Moneyway Journal https://substack.com/@cjmoneyway?r=3vvrmy&utm_medium=ios&utm_source=profile LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/corwin-johnson-3b7b51aa Rate the Podcast https://ratethispodcast.com/cjmoneyway ⸻ CJ Moneyway Listener Benefits ReadyRx https://readyrx.com/treatments/se?coupon=cjmoney The Seidel Agency http://theseidelagency.com/Referral ⸻ If this episode encouraged you, share it with a parent, teacher, school leader, or family member who needs this message. Remember— Build confidence. Build knowledge. Build purpose. Build legacy. Brick by Brick. That’s The CJ Moneyway. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.