The Darkness of Divergence: What Horror Reveals about Dys...

What this episode covers

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]

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Shadowwork and The Divine Union Within

Dec 5, 2025 ·50m

You gotta RELEASE to RECIEVE Babes 💁🏽‍♀️

Oct 9, 2025 ·33m

The Manifestation Matrix 👁️

Oct 3, 2025 ·40m

Reclaiming the Divine Feminine Throne as The Crone 👑🖤🌙

Sep 11, 2025 ·31m

Why destiny swap when you can just do this?

Aug 27, 2025 ·39m

One thing is for sure, two are for certain…

Aug 18, 2025 ·54m

Similar Podcasts

The Sacred +Profane Podcast nephtaragrace The Sacred + Profane Podcast is a provocative conversation dedicated to cementing a better future for all. We specialize in unpacking the nuances of what is considered sacred and profane, particularly focusing on sex, death, and all that pertains to the circle of life. Our aim in focusing on such ”taboo” subject matter is to demystify what is unconscious, bring to light what has been known for centuries as ”the occult,” and empower the rapid transformation that is occurring on the Planet. Explicit The Why We Fight Podcast with Justin Stamm Justin Stamm 🇩🇪🇺🇸 Philosophy nerd. Mafia geek. Geopolitical Blackbelt. Catholic. The Real Right. Mafia Show "Payola Creator"After spending many years of research & in person interviews with various figures in & around Organized Crime & Politics that I met through my mother Diana Newlin & her real world Godfather Mafia Boss Vincent "Jimmy Blue Eyes" Alo, I began a journey to tell these stories in Hollywood as a screenwriter on how to expose & fight back against the globalists that not only act like a Mafia but nearly always work with them. Explicit Chinook Realm Religion and crime collide when a gruesome murder rocks the isolated community of Chinook, Montana. Local Deputy Ruth Vogel thought she was answering a routine animal control call, only to find a mangled corpse on the frozen embankment. Her small town is whipped into a frenzy and everyone is quick to point their fingers at a drug-addicted teenager, but Ruth suspects connections to a powerful religious group. Enter Agent Loro, an enigmatic FBI investigator tracking an evangelical cult that may have roots right here in Chinook. Loro and Ruth form a cautious partnership to find the killer—but as the mystery winds through Ruth’s life, her family, and her church, she’ll discover something more sinister than murder is afoot.Binge all episodes of Chinook exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by wondery.com/links/chinook v Explicit Unchained: Voices of Survival Diaz Task Force Unchained: Voices of Survival is a raw and unfiltered podcast that exposes the harsh realities of human and sex trafficking. Through courageous interviews with survivors, we amplify their voices, revealing the pain, resilience, and triumph of those who have endured the unimaginable. But we go even deeper—by speaking directly with the predators, we uncover the manipulations, tactics, and twisted justifications behind these heinous crimes.This isn’t just a podcast—it’s a mission. A platform for truth. A warning. A beacon of awareness. Join us as we break the silence, dismantle the darkness, and fight for justice.Listen. Learn. Take Action. Explicit

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of That's So Morbid?

This episode is 38 minutes long.

When was this That's So Morbid episode published?

This episode was published on November 25, 2025.

What is this episode about?

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...

Can I download this That's So Morbid episode?

Yes, you can download this episode by clicking the download button on the episode player, or subscribe to the podcast in your preferred podcast app for automatic downloads.