Dyslexia Journey | Real Stories & Strategies for Thriving with Dyslexia Severe Dyslexia Couldn't Stop Him — JT Mestdagh's Story of No Bad Days
What happens when a child born with severe dyslexia and a life-threatening diagnosis refuses to accept his limits? JT Mestdagh's answer: you climb mountains.
JT is the author of No Bad Days and founder of the JT Mestdagh Foundation. Born with VATER/VACTERL syndrome and severe dyslexia, he was told there was much he'd never accomplish — including learning to read. In this episode, JT shares how dyslexia shaped his worldview, what it took to push past labels, and how he now helps kids find their own path forward.
If you're a parent or educator looking for hope and real-world perspective on dyslexia, this episode is for you.
JT Mestdagh Foundation: jtmestdaghfoundation.org
No Bad Days (Simon & Schuster): https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/No-Bad-Days/JT-Mestdagh/9781637632819
We're Sonja and Nick — parents of a dyslexic kid and your guides on this journey. We created Dyslexia Journey because we know how isolating it can feel when your child struggles with reading and school isn't helping. Every episode brings practical strategies, expert interviews with psychologists, educators, and reading specialists, plus real stories from dyslexic adults who've thrived. Whether you're a parent navigating diagnosis, IEPs, and accommodations, or a dyslexic adult looking for community — this show is for you. Got a question or a guest idea? Reach out at parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.com.
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