What if the very labels meant to describe you ended up limiting your potential?

In this powerful episode of Taboo Talks, host Krystal Casey sits down with Jess Arce, widely known as America’s Dyslexia Expert, to break down the myths, stigma, and outdated narratives surrounding dyslexia and learning differences.

Jess is the CEO of I Am Not Dumb, Inc. and the founder of 3D Learning Experts. Through her work, she has helped thousands of individuals and families better understand dyslexia, dyscalculia, dysgraphia, and other learning differences — reframing them not as limitations, but as powerful variations in how the brain works.

Growing up with dyslexia herself, Jess knows what it feels like to be mislabeled as “dumb” or “lazy.” Instead of accepting those false narratives, she transformed her lived experience into a mission — empowering others to reclaim their confidence, intelligence, and identity.

Together, Krystal and Jess explore the emotional impact of learning labels, the resilience required to rise above them, and the importance of advocacy — for children, parents, and adults still healing from years of misunderstanding.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• Why dyslexia has nothing to do with intelligence

• How harmful labels can shape identity and self-esteem

• What dyslexia actually looks like in everyday life

• How parents can better support and advocate for their children

• Why different learning styles deserve different systems

• How to rewrite your story after years of internalized shame

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🎁 Jess’s Gift to Listeners

Jess is offering a free digital copy of her book, I Am Not Dumb, I Am Dyslexic — an eye-opening resource for anyone impacted by dyslexia or learning differences.

👉 Download your free copy here:https://www.iamnotdumb.com

You can also learn more about Jess’s advocacy and programs through I Am Not Dumb, Inc. and 3D Learning Experts at the same link.