The Darkness of Divergence: What Horror Reveals about Dyslexia with Russel Von Brocklen

Ever noticed how many horror characters and plots mirror the experience of neurodivergence? Think Carrie channeling raw emotion into telekinesis, Percy Jackson reframing dyslexia and ADHD as signs of his power, or how just the disorientation and misreadings in Evil Dead echo the anxieties baked into our standardized school system.My guest this week, Russell Von Brocklen, is a dyslexia expert and someone who lives with dyslexia himself. His work has helped countless learners tap into their own strengths and rethink what dyslexia actually means and challenge the traditional stigma. In this episode we learn that with the right tools and support, what many people label as a “curse” often reveals itself as a genuine superpower.We explore how misreadings can spiral into chaos on screen, how they reflect real-life moments of confusion or overwhelm, and what horror can teach us about questioning the idea of “normal” altogether.*This episode may contain spoilers for:Percy Jackson and The Olympians: The Lightning Theif (2010)Evil Dead (1981)💀Find out more about Russel and his work at dyslexiaclasses.com💀Follow us on Instagram @spooky.scholars💀💀Join the ongoing conversation and LIVE salon each month at spookyscholars.com🖤Full show notes at patreon.com/spookyscholarsEnjoy the show? Trade ya for a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐review!Wanna share private thoughts? Eww, but ok. Get in touch via email at  ✉️ [email protected]