{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Some Brains Don\u2019t Fit School","description":" Some people are not bad at learning. They were just trained inside the wrong system. Russell Van Brocklen joins Matt and Luigi for a conversation that starts with dyslexia but quickly turns into something much bigger: how highly capable people get mislabeled, misunderstood, and boxed into models that do not match how their brains actually work. If you run a business, manage people, or have ever felt like you think differently than the world expects, this episode will feel strangely familiar. Inside this episode: Why dyslexics often function as specialists, not generalists How traditional education mirrors many workplace problems The hidden pattern behind \u201csmart but struggling\u201d Why writing can stabilize fast, scattered thinking The cost trap families and systems fall into Extreme performance shifts from simple changes Why environment fit often beats raw ability \ud83d\udca1 Notable Takeaway: I was done with the discrimination. I was done with it. I said, I'm going to solve dyslexia.   \ud83d\udc64 About our Guest: Russell Van Brocklen, known as The Dyslexia Professor, shares his own experience navigating severe dyslexia, the cognitive patterns most systems ignore, and the methods he developed to help learners operate closer to their actual potential.   \ud83c\udfa7 Why Listen: This episode is about dyslexia. But it is also about how different minds work, why some people thrive outside conventional structures, and how easily talent gets misread. If you have ever questioned how intelligence, performance, and \u201cability\u201d get measured, this one is worth your time.   \ud83d\udd17 Links + Stuff Website: https:\/\/www.dyslexiaclasses.com Instagram:https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dyslexiaclassesus\/ LinkedIn:https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/russell-van-brocklen-2007ab87\/ Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dyslexiaclasses\/ Email: russellll198@yahoo.com   \ud83d\udd14 Enjoyed the episode? Subscribe so you don\u2019t miss future conversations on business growth, funding, strategy, and the stuff most people don\u2019t explain clearly. If this episode helped, a quick rating or review goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who actually care about getting this right. \ud83c\udfa7 Listen or watch The Liquid Lunch Project Available on all major podcast and video platforms: \u2022 Official site:https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com\u2022 Apple Podcasts:https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/the-liquid-lunch-project\/\u2022 Spotify:https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/12HPEDMmsbfsp8tHt5LiZJ\u2022 Audible:https:\/\/shorturl.at\/6j4vz\u2022 YouTube (full episodes + clips):https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@Credit_Banc \ud83d\udcec Want more than just the podcast? Every Friday, we publish The Weekly. A fast, smart rundown of what actually matters in finance, tech, small business, and the economy...without the noise. Subscribe here: \ud83d\udc49https:\/\/theweeklyfromshieldadvisory.substack.com\/ \ud83d\udcbc Need funding or working capital? If today\u2019s conversation raised questions about capital, cash flow, or financing options, you can schedule a conversation with our sponsor, Credit Banc. Credit Banc helps business owners make sense of their options and move forward with a clear plan, without pressure or guesswork. \ud83d\udc49 Book a free 15-minute call here: https:\/\/shorturl.at\/LwxsA \ud83d\udcf2 Connect with the hosts Follow along for behind-the-scenes clips, commentary, and things that don\u2019t make it into the episode. \u2022 Matt Meehan:https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/matthew.r.meehan \u2022 Luigi Rosabianca:https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/luigi_rosabianca \u2022 The Liquid Lunch Project:https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/theliquidlunchproject\/ \ud83d\udcac One last thing Know a business owner who would appreciate this conversation? Send them the episode. That\u2019s how this show grows. ","author_name":"The Liquid Lunch Project","author_url":"https:\/\/theliquidlunchproject.com","html":"