S6-EP10: The Dyslexic Professor: How Russell Van Brocklin Is Rewiring Education

What if dyslexia isn’t a learning disability — but a differently wired brain that’s been taught the wrong way? In this powerful and thought-provoking episode of Spirit Talk Show: Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups, Doyle sits down with Russell Van Brocklin — known as “The Dyslexic Professor” — whose journey from a first-grade reading level to law school sparked a mission to transform how we teach reading and writing. After being failed despite excelling in a New York State Assembly internship, Russell refused to accept the limits placed on him. What followed was groundbreaking dyslexia research, a state-funded intervention program, and a structured writing method that has helped students move from the lowest percentiles to grade level — and beyond — often in a matter of months. In this conversation, Russell explains: • Why dyslexia is not simply a reading problem • What brain scans reveal about how dyslexic minds process language • How specialization unlocks confidence and rapid growth • The simple sentence framework that begins organizing chaotic thinking • Why traditional remediation often fails • How advanced writing tools like “warrants” can elevate students to college-level work • Why this approach may even prepare students for the AI-driven future This episode is bold, technical, and deeply hopeful. If you’re a parent, educator, student, or someone who has ever been told you “just can’t learn,” this conversation offers a new lens — and real possibility. Learn more and download Russell’s free guide at: https://dyslexiaclasses.com Spirit Talk Show – Bedtime Stories for Grown-Ups Hosted by Doyle Follow Spirit Talk Show on social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spirittalkshow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doylespirittalkshow/ X: https://x.com/doylespirittalk  Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/blog/spirittalkshow  www.spirittalkshow.info  If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe, rate, and share it with someone who might need it. Sponsored by Incogni — they remove your personal data from broker sites automatically so strangers cannot buy your information. Get protected: https://deal.incogni.io/spirittalkshow