Solving the Mystery of Dyslexia: Russell Van Brocklen on Some Kind of Mystic
Fri Jan 09 2026
Mysticism isn’t only crystals and cosmos—sometimes it’s the sacred work of solving a very human mystery.In this episode, Jessie sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, a dyslexia specialist and educator who helps parents and students dramatically improve reading and writing outside the traditional school system. Russell shares his origin story—from discrimination and academic fallout to law school, breakthrough learning, and research that helped highly dyslexic students leap from near-zero writing performance to graduate-entry range.Together, you’ll explore dyslexia as a different brain configuration (not a defect), why many neurodivergent minds thrive when they’re aligned with what they love, and how the right method can turn chaos into clarity—fast.In this episode, we cover:Why Russell believes parents can resolve dyslexic challenges at home (and why schools often can’t)The “specialty” principle: finding the child’s extreme interest and using it as the gateway to learningA simple at-home writing method for elementary kids (10 likes / 10 dislikes + read aloud + fix)“Word analysis followed by articulation” and why hearing it out loud changes everythingWhy “If you can write it, you can read it” becomes a turning pointThe dyslexic learning model: specific → general, using writing as measurable outputHow this approach can also support ADD/ADHD learners during the intervention phaseA real-world case study: a student moving from 11th percentile reading / 4th percentile writing to the mid-60th percentiles after ~36 hours of workThe spiritual thread: calling, initiation, and Russell’s definition of “mystic” as solving the mysteryResourcesRussell’s free guide + consult: dyslexiaclasses.com (click “Download Free Guide”)If this episode resonated, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review—it’s one of the biggest ways to support the show.More Jessie + Vagrein: www.jpherman.com✨ Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@jpherman?sub_confirmation=1✨ Free 7-Day Membership Trial: https://www.jpherman.com/open?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=membership&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=descript🌟 Shift to Self with Jessie + Vagrein http://www.jpherman.com?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Main&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=descriptI am Jessie Pearl Herman, channel for Vagrein, life coach energy healer and host of the Some Kind of Mystic Podcast. My mission is to make spirituality human again through clarity, authenticity, and ease.On this channel you’ll find:Channeling Vagrein for radical self acceptance and unity consciousnessCoaching tools like EFT tapping, guided meditations, and practical teachingsCommunity invitations to our global membership and retreatsBooks, courses, and resources to help you step into your full selfIf you are ready to live as yourself fully and shift to self — welcome home.🔑 Next Steps for Your Journey📖 Read my books: Seeking Ends When Sharing Begins (get free chapters!) + Vagrein Insight → https://www.jpherman.com/vagreinbook👥 Join the Membership: https://www.jpherman.com/open?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=membership&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=descript📅 Work with me 1:1: https://www.jpherman.com/bookaservice?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=services&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=descript🌐 Connect With MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessie_vagreinWebsite: http://www.jpherman.com?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Main&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=descript⚖️ DisclaimerThis content is for educational and spiritual purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical, financial, or psychological advice.✨ #shiftoself #somekindofmystic #selfloveodyssey #hocuspocusfocus #level10living #howtobecomeyou #jessieandvagrein #vagrein #seekingendswhensharingbegins
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Mysticism isn’t only crystals and cosmos—sometimes it’s the sacred work of solving a very human mystery.In this episode, Jessie sits down with Russell Van Brocklen, a dyslexia specialist and educator who helps parents and students dramatically improve reading and writing outside the traditional school system. Russell shares his origin story—from discrimination and academic fallout to law school, breakthrough learning, and research that helped highly dyslexic students leap from near-zero writing performance to graduate-entry range.Together, you’ll explore dyslexia as a different brain configuration (not a defect), why many neurodivergent minds thrive when they’re aligned with what they love, and how the right method can turn chaos into clarity—fast.In this episode, we cover:Why Russell believes parents can resolve dyslexic challenges at home (and why schools often can’t)The “specialty” principle: finding the child’s extreme interest and using it as the gateway to learningA simple at-home writing method for elementary kids (10 likes / 10 dislikes + read aloud + fix)“Word analysis followed by articulation” and why hearing it out loud changes everythingWhy “If you can write it, you can read it” becomes a turning pointThe dyslexic learning model: specific → general, using writing as measurable outputHow this approach can also support ADD/ADHD learners during the intervention phaseA real-world case study: a student moving from 11th percentile reading / 4th percentile writing to the mid-60th percentiles after ~36 hours of workThe spiritual thread: calling, initiation, and Russell’s definition of “mystic” as solving the mysteryResourcesRussell’s free guide + consult: dyslexiaclasses.com (click “Download Free Guide”)If this episode resonated, subscribe, share it with someone who needs it, and leave a review—it’s one of the biggest ways to support the show.More Jessie + Vagrein: www.jpherman.com✨ Subscribe for more: https://www.youtube.com/@jpherman?sub_confirmation=1✨ Free 7-Day Membership Trial: https://www.jpherman.com/open?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=membership&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=descript🌟 Shift to Self with Jessie + Vagrein http://www.jpherman.com?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Main&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=descriptI am Jessie Pearl Herman, channel for Vagrein, life coach energy healer and host of the Some Kind of Mystic Podcast. My mission is to make spirituality human again through clarity, authenticity, and ease.On this channel you’ll find:Channeling Vagrein for radical self acceptance and unity consciousnessCoaching tools like EFT tapping, guided meditations, and practical teachingsCommunity invitations to our global membership and retreatsBooks, courses, and resources to help you step into your full selfIf you are ready to live as yourself fully and shift to self — welcome home.🔑 Next Steps for Your Journey📖 Read my books: Seeking Ends When Sharing Begins (get free chapters!) + Vagrein Insight → https://www.jpherman.com/vagreinbook👥 Join the Membership: https://www.jpherman.com/open?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=membership&utm_campaign=membership&utm_content=descript📅 Work with me 1:1: https://www.jpherman.com/bookaservice?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=services&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=descript🌐 Connect With MeInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/jessie_vagreinWebsite: http://www.jpherman.com?utm_source=YT&utm_medium=Main&utm_campaign=none&utm_content=descript⚖️ DisclaimerThis content is for educational and spiritual purposes only. It is not a substitute for medical, financial, or psychological advice.✨ #shiftoself #somekindofmystic #selfloveodyssey #hocuspocusfocus #level10living #howtobecomeyou #jessieandvagrein #vagrein #seekingendswhensharingbegins