Journey With Me Through ADHD: A Podcast for Kids
Journey With Me Through ADHD: A Podcast for Kids is designed for children with ADHD to listen to and feel understood. It will educate, empower, and encourage listeners to understand their uniquely wired, neurodivergent minds. The challenges will be discussed, mindset growth will be encouraged, and strengths/gifts will be celebrated! ADHD will grow from an excuse to a reason that we need to face challenges head on and become an advocate for the incredible strengths that we have!
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Cozy Up to Connection: Fall Series
11/20/2025
Cozy Up to Connection: Fall Series
Imagine when you feel the coziest!? Is it cuddled in a blanket? Is it sitting by a warm fire with a blanket? Or is it just cuddling up with someone you love? Now let's hold that cozy feeling while we start talking about cozing up to CONNECTION! In this episode, we will talk about how our brilliant brains have a special circuit that lights up when you feel connected. It helps us find calm, focus, and feel cared for. When we talk, listen, or share feelings with a trusted adult or friend, our connection circuit gets stronger! Our ADHD beautiful, colorful brains also feel big feelings, which means we can connect in big, beautiful ways too! You will hear a story about my friend Mason who comes up against conflict with a friend, but finds connection when he resolves the conflict with an apology and forgiveness! Every blanket that is used a lot, needs some stitches sometimes, just like we need to stitch up our connections too! We touch on 3 simple "cozy up" tools to help us stay connected to others: Ask for help kindly: "I'm having a hard time staying focused, can you please help me with this?" Practice being an active listener: "Use your eyes, ears and heart to engage in conversations. Repeat back what someone says to show you are listening, "oh , you're saying you felt left out!?" Others love to feel heard too. Apologize, show kindness and forgive others: "I'm sorry I interupped, I got excited." "I forgive you. We all make mistakes sometimes!" We will revisit green light, yellow light, and red light friendships to get clear on how to BE a green light friend to connect with. Let's practice breathing together and repeat after me: "I can ask for help. I can listen." "I can reconnect!" "Cozy hearts connect the best!" Thank you for listening and I would love for you to reach out at or email directly at to share how you cozy up to connection in your different environments!? I look forward to hearing from you! Remember to check out our November sponsor, Sara Lewis Hartley, who is a neurodivergent coach, who helps families nurture emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and connection- all while celebrating uniqueness in every child. she is the author of "The Purposefully Me" Series- A social-emotional series of books that speak straight to the heart and mind of your child! Sara is also the creator of the incredible ALIGN Parenting Method, which is a powerful 5-step framework that helps parents find calm in the choas through awareness, listening & labeling, identifying triggers, using grounding techniques, and nurture practices. Visit to start your journey toward mindful, heart-centered parenting today! Intro music credit:
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Leaves Change and So Can You
11/13/2025
Leaves Change and So Can You
Just like the leaves change on the trees change colors in the Fall, we ALL go through changes too! In this cozy and encouraging episode, we explore how change is a normal, healthy, and even powerful part of growing up- especially with a beautiful, brilliant ADHD brain! We will use the beauty and changes of Fall as a reminder that letting go, learning new habits, and growing in new directions are all apart of becoming the best version of you! In this episode, you'll learn... Change doesn't have to be scary- It can be beautiful and exciting! Our thoughts, feelings, and even struggles can shift and grow over time! Just like leaves, we can "let go" of things that don't serve us anymore- like unhealthy thoughts, habits, or worries. Every new season brings a fresh start! This episode will encourage you to embrace change with curiosity and hope! Growth is something to truly celebrate! Check out our November sponsor on your journey of change... Sara Lewis Hartley, who is a neurodivergent coach, who helps families nurture emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and connection- all while celebrating uniqueness in every child. She is the author of "The Purposefully Me Series"- A social-emotional series of books that speak straight to your kiddos hearts and minds! Sara is also the creator of the chaos through awareness, listening & labeling, identifying triggers, grounding techniques, and nurture practices. Visit to start your journey toward mindful, heart-centered parenting today. I would love to hear from you to! You can check out my website or email me directly at to share your ADHD journey with me! Love and appreciate each of you for being here!
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Focus Fires: Staying Warm When Motivation is Cold
11/06/2025
Focus Fires: Staying Warm When Motivation is Cold
Have you ever tried to start a fire and you can't seem to get it to catch or it quickly burns out? That is sometimes how our focus feels! In this episode, we are going to connect on how we can build a focus fire that will burn bright with practice. Imagine motivation is the firewood and your energy and attention are the flames that keep it burning bright! Some days, your focus fire is strong and glowing -whoosh! You are full of energy, ideas, and excitement! Other days, though, it feels like your brain is out in the cold, with wood that is damp, the spark is tiny, and it's super hard to get it going! Sound familiar!? Our brains need momentum to get started on these cold days, because sometimes our brains to make enought spark- dompamine! It's not that you don't want to get something done, it's just that your brain needs a little more kindling to catch fire! How do I spark my focus fire, you may ask!? Tiny twigs first- Start with something small. Like, instead of cleaning your WHOLE room, just pick up three things and then-whoosh- the momentum catches and your focus fire will start burning! Add some oxygen- Your body is made to MOVE: Energy generates more energy...jump, stretch, dance, shake...it's like fanning your flame with fresh air! Cozy up with a fire buddy (body double)- Sometimes it's easier to get started when someone else is with you, like a parent, friend, or sibling. Their presence is like sitting by another warm fire-it helps your own flame grow. Use fire fuel you love- Add music, color, or something else fun and interesting to your task that feels boring! Our brains LOVE novelty and gamifying things, like tossing on a sparkly piece of wood! Now that your fire is burning, it still needs care! Celebrate wins big or small, take short breaks, and watch your fire regulate it's flame and then burn brighter! Remember, even when your motivation feels cold, it's NOT gone! The embers are always there waiting for you to spark them again! Let's go out there and practice building our focus fires as the cold weather hits! It's a fun way to remember to start small, add a spark, and feel the warmth grow! Keep shining bright my beautiful, brilliant friends! Check out our November sponsor, Sara Lewis Hartley, who is a neurodivergent coach, who helps families nurture emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and connection- All while celebrating the uniqueness in every child. She is also the author of "The Purposefully Me Series"- A social-emotional series of books that speak striaght to your kiddos hearts and minds! Sara is also the creator of the incredible ALIGN Parenting Method, which is a powerful 5-step framework that helps parents find calm in the chaos through Awareness, Listening &Labeling, Identifying triggers, Grounding techniques, and Nurture. Visit to start your journey toward mindful, heart-centered parenting today. Reach out to me with any questions at . I would love to hear from you!! Intro music credit: License code: BYYB10YF2HHNY3YO
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Spooky Feelings Aren't So Scary- Interview with Author Sara Hartley
10/30/2025
Spooky Feelings Aren't So Scary- Interview with Author Sara Hartley
Let's wrap up our Fall series talking about how we can come up against "scary feelings" with intention and take the scary right out of them with a purposeful plan to respond! In this episode, you will meet, Neurodivergent Life Coach, Sara Hartley from Colorado. She and her son are also on an ADHD adventure, just like you and I are! Sara is not only a coach, but also the author of a brand new series of books called, "The Purposefully Me Series," which are social-emotionally themed stories that speak to your heart and mind! Sara will also share with us the ALIGN method she teaches parents to help us find our calm too! Aware- Self-awareness is always our first step Listen /label- Stay curious Identify- Name the feeling/experience Grounding techniques- Practice techniques that will calm that mind and nervous system Nurture- Self-love and compassion in hard moments Sara dives deeper into each of these 6 steps to better responding to our own scary feelings so we can come alongside our kiddos as we model responding to their feelings too! You can find sara @saralewishartley on Instagram or on her website to learn more or get connected with her awesome work!! You can visit me at to reach out with questions or share your story!! I look forward to hearing from you! Intro music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Your Brain is a Pumpkin Patch of Skills- Fall Series
10/23/2025
Your Brain is a Pumpkin Patch of Skills- Fall Series
Let's pause together and imagine a pumpkin patch, filled with pumpkins of all shapes, sizes and textures! Some are smaller and struggling to thrive and others are big and bright, ready to thrive! Now put a name to each pumpkin based on how you feel your strengths and struggles are!? The little bumpy one might be your working memory pumpkin that needs to be watered and cared for more, while the big, round, orange pumpkin is your creativity pumpkin filled with brilliant ideas to share! Each one of us has a pumpkin patch of skills that look a little different. In this episode, we will explore a variety of skills that may need to watered and strengthened, while also celebrating the skills that we are strong at and can use to shine bright!! I want to encourage you to connect with each other about what your patch looks like, even draw a picture for fun! Find the pumpkins that may need a little extra care and come up with a plan to take care of those pumpkins, but then celebrate the growth of those thriving pumpkins that you've been putting effort into and they are progressing every day in different ways! Reach out to me at or email me directly at to share what your pumpkin patch looks like and how you are taking care of your patch!? I look forward to hearing from you! Many of our pumpkins could use some sensory tools to grow! Check out our sponsor, to find the sensory tools that could work best for you! They strive to connect inclusivity with innovation as their team of specialists are available to navigate this road to fufilling your sensory needs with you!! Intro Music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Harvest Your Strengths- Fall Series
10/16/2025
Harvest Your Strengths- Fall Series
During this ADHD awareness month, I want you to PAUSE and practice this effort to harvest your strengths!!? How do you do that, you may ask!? Well, you will be recharged after listening to this episode as you are encouraged to brainstorm all of your own ADHD superpowers! Creativity, imagination, boundless energy to name a few. But I want YOU to discover and celebrate which strengths you personally posess and how they can truly be your superpower at home, at school, with friends, and beyond! Let's really put this into practice by creating your own Fall scene of strengths. Use that creative mind to draw a Fall scene where there is a patch of imagination, stalks of brilliant out of the box thinking ideas, and colorful leaves falling with your energetic, creative thoughts flowing down! Reach out to me at or email me directly at to share your ADHD strengths with me! I would love to hear from you! Absolutely check out our October sponsor too! Sensory Tool House- Where inclusion meet inovation @ ,is a resource to meet all of your sensory needs in this season and beyond! They have a physical location to check out in Washington and online you can discover a team of experts that will help you navigate which sensory tools could work best for you! Intro/promo music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Practice the Power of Pause Like a Leaf on the Wind- Fall Series
10/09/2025
Practice the Power of Pause Like a Leaf on the Wind- Fall Series
Happy ADHD Awareness month my friends! Do you ever feel like pausing feels impossible for your ADHD brain!? Well, in this episode, you will discover that it is absolutely possible by using your brilliant imagination and putting the pause into practice daily. You have the super power of pause inside of you too! Does your brain too often feel like a race car with bicycle breaks? Dr. Ned Hallowell describes it this way and I feel it's so true, don't you!? Today we are going to learn a strategy to strengthen the break system. Close your eyes and image a leaf floating on the wind. Now imaging you are that leaf when you feel an urge to blurt out...use your power of pause with a breath and the thought, "what is the next best thing to say or do? Practicing a PAUSE can feel SUPER tricky, but YOU abolutely have the super power within you, so with time and practice it will become easier as the skill gets stronger! It will help you make more mindful choices with friends, in the classroom, and even at home with those we love the most! Make sure you check out our October sponsor at , where "inclusivity meets innovation!" You will find resources for all of your sensory needs. Not only do they have sensory tools, but they have experts that will help you find what may work best for you! You can also visit me at or email me at to let me know how your ADHD journey is going or even to check out my 1:1 coaching program! I hope to hear from you soon! Love all of you! Music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHN3YO
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Falling into the Flow of New Routines- Fall Series
10/02/2025
Falling into the Flow of New Routines- Fall Series
Happy Fall Y'all! Im super excited to enter into this new season with a new Fall themed series! This is a great opportunity to celebrate the ADHD awareness month of October with falling in love with your ADHD brain by gaining a deeper understanding of all things ADHD! In this episode, we talk all about how so often our busy brains have a hard time with new things and its tricky to create routine, but man do our brains CRAVE routine and thrives when you can find a flow that works best for you! Our brain loves to be entertained with music, movement, and visuals can be helpful for our working memory! Pick a time of day that feels extra tricky and think about how you can put tasks in an order that feels best for your brain. When we give our day rhythm and order that flows, you will find yourself more confident, independent, and creating healthy routine habits that will be helpful in so many ways! Visit me at or email me at to share what routines work best for you! If you'd like to explore 1:1 coaching to create routines together, you can schedule a free consultation from my website too! I look forward to hearing from you!
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Teaming Up with Your Tribe
09/25/2025
Teaming Up with Your Tribe
That lonely feeling can be a huge contributer to emotional dysregulation, because we a built for and crave CONNECTION! This is why teaming up with a tribe of people who love you, encourage you, and help you grow in different areas is key! Do you have a tribe of people who love you for you and believe in you!? If not, let's set out on an adventure to team up with your tribe! In this episode, we talk about WHAT a tribe is and who would be good members of your team/tribe such as family members, teachers, coaches, green light friends, teammates, etc. We also discuss WHY identifying your tribe is an important part of your ADHD journey! At times we can fall into feeling like nothing we ever do is good enough or that we are hearing so much more negative feelback than positive affirmations from day to day. This is when we need to reevalute WHO we are surrounding ourselves with and who we are turning to when things feel tough! I encourage you to reflect on and talk to trusted adults/friends in your life to discover who your tribe is and how you can become the best member of the tribe too! Remember that you can't control how others treat you, but you can control how you respond and how you treat others too! Practice that unconditional confidence as you team up with your tribe to loves you for you, celebrates your strengths and encourages you through the struggles! You are never alone! Thank you for being a part of my tribe and know that you can always reach out for connection anytime at or email me at . Love you all!
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A Movie Made for You! "Magnetosphere": Interview with Writer & Director Nicola Rose
09/18/2025
A Movie Made for You! "Magnetosphere": Interview with Writer & Director Nicola Rose
Oh my goodness you guys! I am so excited to share this brilliant movie with you! It was an honor and pleasure to meet and interview Nicola Rose, the writer and director of the film "Magnetosphere." She also has a beautiful busy ADHD brain Which is a movie about a 13 year old girl who has a condition called "Synesthesia" where senses blend into each other. This young teen who is neurodivergent is navigating through many changes with a recent move across the country Nicola shares the storyline of the movie and the messages being taught, including, being kind to others, no matter their differences and to see the world from other people's point of view! Let's step into the shoes of others to see the world through their eyes and have compassion for what they may be going through just like you and I do. We all have a story to share and support each other through! You can find the movie primarily on Prime video an Apple TV or you can google "Magnetosphere" to find it on a different platform you'd prefer! You can also find Nocola and her crew on Instagram @magnetospheremovie- Send a review of what you thought of the movie too! You can also send me a message at or to let me know how you liked the film and maybe share some book or movie ideas you might have! Let's ignite those amazingly creative minds!
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The Power of Progress, Not Perfection: Be brave, not perfect- Interview with Maddie
09/11/2025
The Power of Progress, Not Perfection: Be brave, not perfect- Interview with Maddie
I want to start by saying that I will never forget 9/11 and the impact it had on our country and the families impacted by the devistation. Praying for all who were touched by this tragedy and I encourage you to give each other an extra long hug today as a reminder of how blessed we are to live and love one another each and every day! You are in for a treat with this episode as you will meet 14 year old Maddie, who lives in Nashville and loves life! She has learned a super valuable lesson about being "brave, not perfect" that she would like to share with you all! I am so excited for you to hear her story! There is so much power is celebrating progress over perfection and leaning into effort over outcome. I encourage you to continue this conversation about how the tendency for "perfectionism" shows up for you and how you can come up against it with a reframed mindset of becoming brave, not perfect. Let's celebrate our "oops", our "mistakes, all of the beutiful messes in life, and remember that flowers grow most in the valleys! You can reach out and connect with me through or if you want to share your story!!! I would love to hear from you!
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Self -Advocacy Rerun- What to say to pave the way at home and school
09/04/2025
Self -Advocacy Rerun- What to say to pave the way at home and school
I know this is a topic I bring up often, but that's because it is that important to talk about and practice continually! Self-advocacy is a skill that doesn't usually come naturally, but is neccessary to explain what we are experiencing those those around us for a deeper understanding and in hopes of others responding with compassion and connection. In this episode, I share some ways in which you can self- advocate in your home and school environment! Please create family connection time to talk about how the whole family can respectfully put this into practice. Giving one another space and time to regulate, reset, and rejoin is the greatest gift you can give! Come visit me at for more resources, to check out my book to add to your classroom or home bookshelf, or to connect with me and share your own ADHD journey! I would love to hear from you! Have a great day! love you all!
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Regulate-Reset-Rejoin: Interview with "Sensory Tool House" Founder Katie McMurray
08/28/2025
Regulate-Reset-Rejoin: Interview with "Sensory Tool House" Founder Katie McMurray
LONGER EPISODE WARNING! Listen to this episode in chunks if needed! The interview was too rich with great information to shorted it any more!! ENJOY it in digestable amounts! Now that we have packed our backpacks of strengths and tools, built survival kits, and covered all of the topics that come with transitioning into your new school year, let's dive deeper into the topic of taking care of our sensory systems too! Let's discover how we can master the skill of recognizing the need to regulate, reset and rejoin a task or activity at school, at home and in other social settings using sensory tools and other strategies too! In this episode, you will meet my new found friend and founder of "Sensory Tool House," Katie Mc Murray! Katie resides in Washington with her husband and 4 children, who have neurodivergent brains just like you and I do! She came up with the most brilliant idea to create a place and space for people to come try out all sorts of sensory tools to see what fits them best! Even though many of us can't go to the physical location, she also has a team of experts that can respond to your needs with suggestions of tools that may help in different environments! Katie shares a beautiful analogy of riding a wave when it comes to recognizing the need to regulate, choosing to reset with tools (customized to your individual needs- might be different every day) and then riding the wave up to rejoin and enjoy the next part or moment of the day! Whether something becomes too much, overwhelming, or your nervous system starts to tell you a different story, it is never too late to regulate, reset and rejoin! You can find Katie and her incredible resources at . Check out all of her amazing resources and share with educators as she provides classroom kits as well! I would love to hear what works best for you too! Connect with me at or email me directly at . I look forward to hearing from you! Love you all!
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Armor Up with Advocacy: Back-to School Armor Series
08/21/2025
Armor Up with Advocacy: Back-to School Armor Series
Speaking up for what we need can be SUPER hard sometimes, BUT it's such a BIG part of finding success in all settings, especially school. Practicing the art of self-advocacy and navigating how to do so in a respectful way, is a valuable life skill that will carry with you into adulthood. In this episode we will talk about how you can put on your super-hero armor, knowing what you need and speaking up for yourself like the warrior you are! I share some examples of what that may sound like in that setting and even give some prompts where you finish the sentence to practice your own advocacy! Examples( " I learn best when I ______, Something that helps me is _______, can I please have _______.") I encourage you to practice self-advocacy at home too ( "I feel _____, I need ______." Let's build your advocacy armor together... Helmet of self-knowledge- knowing what your brain needs to succeed and what makes things harder. Example: "I work and listen better when I can move and fidget." Gloves of bravery- "speaking up can feel scary, but I am brave and can do hard things!" Cape of calm- Take a deep breath before asking for help!" You've got this! Backpack of tools- Use the tools from the executive function toolbox you've built- Fidgets, visual timers, movement breaks, etc. ( go back and listen to the building my executive toolbox series if you aren't sure what that means!) Reach out and share your self-advocacy growth stories with me!! You can reach me through my website at or you can email me at . I hope to hear from you! Love you all! Intro music credit to
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Warriors Need Rest Too: Back-to-School Armor Series
08/14/2025
Warriors Need Rest Too: Back-to-School Armor Series
ADHD Warriors need rest to recharge each and every day, but especially during the school year when that busy brain is working overtime!! We need rest to be our best! In this episode we are going to talk about the value of intentional rest throughout our day. We need to practice listening to our minds and bodies to respond with rest when our mental load feels too heavy and our emotions are feeling funky! As important as sleep is, we are talking more about the rest that we need to give our minds and bodies in between homework assignments, between classroom tasks, after school, ect. This might look like, listening to calming music, doodling, daydreaming, spending quiet time doing something you love, cuddling with a pet or family member, or even laying outside to watch the clouds go by (nature has it's added benefits with rest time!) I want you to take time to build your very own "recharge routine." This is a routine you can build at home and at school with your trusted adults! Pick a quiet interest driven activity that feels good Find a spot that is calm and cozy Set a visual timer (even 10 minutes of rest helps) Practice intentional breaths to get oxygen to your brain and find calm in your body... Remember that rest is not quitting, it is powering up so you can pause, reset, and rejoin; taking care of your amazing brain. Reach out at or email me at to share how your recharge routine! I would love to hear what's working for you! Have a great day! Love you all! Intro music credit:
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ADHD Survival Kit: Back-to-School Armor Series
08/07/2025
ADHD Survival Kit: Back-to-School Armor Series
Do you ever wish you had a secret backpack in your classroom that you could pull from if things felt tricky or sticky during the school day!? Well, maybe we CAN! Let's build a kit that helps your beautiful, brilliant brain shine bright each day! In this episode, I want to help you build your very own ADHD survival kit for the school setting... Tool #1- A visual clock/timer for your space to keep track of when you need to do what (combat time blindness) Tool#2- Fidgets or those calm strips we were talking so much about! (Find your focus with the fidgets that work best for you! Hint- You don't always have to go out and buy one! Use your creativity and what is around the house!) Tool#3- Break Pass- Create a card to use when things feel like too much and you need to reset, regulate and then rejoin the activity you are doing! (walk in the hall, trip to the fountain, visit a trusted adult or a sensory room if available.) Tool #4- A notepad or whiteboard- Write down brain dumps, ideas or reminders! Release your thoughts so you can refocus on the learning ahead. Use for doodling as a method for better listening and engaging in the content as well! We don't have to look to be listening! Tool #5- Calming Strategies- Add a breathing trick or calming word as a thought reframe to your kit! Practice breathing strategies to investigate and find what works best for you so you can add it to your kit for school! Tool #6- A Comfort Item or Drawing- Choose something that makes you feel safe, loved, or happy when things feel hard. ( A drawing, journal page, family photo, or even your favorite squishy!) Remember that some days you might need different tools. You can always change out your tools and add more when needed too! Continue to practice the art of flexibilty and personalize things to make them more desirable to use too! Talk to your trusted adult about creating a picture of what your ADHD survival kit would look like. This would be fun to do as a class when school starts too! Please reach out and send me what you create as well so I can include your brilliant ideas in future episodes! You can connect with me either on my website or email me directly at . I look forward to hearing from you! Love you all! Intro music credit:
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Backpack of Strengths- Back to school armor series
07/31/2025
Backpack of Strengths- Back to school armor series
What's in your backpack!? So often, the school year starts off with an orderly backpack, including all of the essentials we need for school! Then...executive function funk hits and we find ourselves with a messy backpack filled with unnessisary items, which mimics how we sometimes are feeling on the inside too!! Negative self talk creeps in, confidence dropping, friendships fractured, and grades creeping down...this can leave us forgetful of all the amazing gifts and strengths we hold! In this episode, you will hear from my son, who was most recently told he also shares a brilliant, busy brain with us. We discuss what we actually carry in our backpacks, as well as what we can choose to carry into school with us each day interally too! woohoo! Boundless energy that can be channeled in positive ways, creativity, compassion, and sponteneity to name a few! Which strengths are you going to choose to carry with you this upcoming school year. We also talk about how we can regularly "clean out" the junk from our backpack to be sure that the strengths are shining through! When we lead with strengths, as we navigate the struggles, that is where we can find pure unconditional confidence and thought reframing each day to combat the tough stuff! is where you will find me and more resources to support you and your family on this wild ADHD journey! Have a fabulous new year where you gear up, show up and shine bright! Love you all! Intro credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Emotional Shields Up: Back to school armor series
07/24/2025
Emotional Shields Up: Back to school armor series
One of the trickiest things about starting a new school year is the transition to all that is NEW! Transitioning to a new classroom, new teacher, new schedule, new set of peers, ect. This can ignite a variety of intense emotions that are often hard to name when the time comes to get started! This is WHY we are going to get those emotional shields up now to be more prepared for the upcoming year! In this episode, we talk about how it is absolutely ok and safe to FEEL all of the feelings... it is what you choose to do with those feelings that counts! We what to show vs. stuff and practice regulating before communicating in the new environment of learning! We know that practice makes progress, so let's practice these 4 things now so that you are better prepared for the learning year ahead... F ollow a plan (talk to your trusted adult and collaboratively problem solve a plan for when those big feelings show up.) E ngage in conversation to name the feelings ( "I feel ____, "I need ____." E nergy gage on? Sometimes our energy level spikes and drops quickly when making these new changes, so we want to have that gage on in case it needs to be adjusted (self-awareness) L evel regulation with tools and strategies that work best for your beautiful brilliant brain! Keep up the great effort growing these skills each day and you will find yourself set up for a successful year of learning to show up, emotionally shield up, and shine bright! Please reach out to me at for more resources or to connect and share your ADHD learning journey with me! I hope to hear from you soon!
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Practice Putting on Focus Goggles- Back-to-School Armor Series
07/17/2025
Practice Putting on Focus Goggles- Back-to-School Armor Series
FOCUS! That word can be so haunting to those of us with busy brains! We can't "just focus...." BUT here is the crazy part... it's not that we have an inability to focus, it's actually a superpower that we need to learn how to tame and control in different environments! In this epsiode, you will hear about a formula for focus as you take ownership of your focus on a new level as you enter a new school year! F ind a space that fits your focus bubble... O wn your focus goggles by recognizing and responding what you need to refocus... C uriosity is key to refocus in class U nderstand what your brain and body need to succeed in that environment S ay something- Self-advocacy is your best bet in your classroom environment so you can get the support you need. (Use "I feel ____, I need _____" statements! Here is the most important part... PRACTICE now! We know that practice makes progress and if you practice putting on and owning your focus goggles in the comfort of your own home during the summer, you can find what works and be more confidence in what to advocate for when school starts! You've got this! I believe you that it's tricky and I am here to support and guide you along the way! You can reach out to me at for more resources, to connect with me about my 1:1 coaching program, future episode ideas, or to simply share your ADHD journey with me! Love you all! Intro music credit- License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Your Routine is Your Armor- Back-to-School Series
07/10/2025
Your Routine is Your Armor- Back-to-School Series
We need to arm ourselves with preparation for this upcoming school year! One great way to do that is putting on the armor of solid routines that help you FLOW through your day successfully! In this episode, we talk through the letters of FLOW and how they can help us create the routines that our busy brains crave...Whether you have routines in place or you are eager to create some, this episode will help you get clear on which routines need to be addressed, adjusted, or made! Follow a plan morning, noon, and night (sounds simple enough, BUT when your brain leads you on a wild goose chase of "to do's" we need to be ready with a more predictable plan of tasks to flow through! Live by the rhythm of your routine- Consistency is key to creating healthy habits that will help with your working memory and make other challenges feel less tricky! Own your routine! This one is SO important! Often when we are given a routine to follow, we throw it to the wasteside, but if you have a hand in identifying your own flow and creating your unique routine, you will be more likely to carry it out! Wonder how you can adjust the routine if needed- stay curious before furious and practice flexibility! You can also check out the "Building Your Executive Function Toolbox" series that I did to refresh what's in your toolbox that you could use for your fresh routines that are unique to you for the flow of your day! Visit me at to stay connected or to learn more about how I could come alongside your family 1:1 to help build routine and walk on your journey with you! Have a blessed day! Love you all! Intro credit- License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Mindset is Your Shield- Back-to-School Series
07/03/2025
Mindset is Your Shield- Back-to-School Series
I KNOW it's only the beginning of July, BUT we need to prepare NOW for when school starts back up in a few months! Have you ever heard "Mindset Matters!?" Well, there is so much truth to that statement and I want to jumpstart my new Back-to-School Series with it! Sometimes we try to jump straight to "have a growth mindset!" And I wish it were that easy!! BUT your inner script is built over time and if it is built with nagative self- talk, criticism, and false beliefs about yourself, then it's hard to just change that script! It takes time and a lot of intentional practice!!! So before the next school year gets started, lets gear up, show up, and shine bright with the armor we need to succeed in that school environment! In this episode, we talk all about externalizing those negative thought cycles and intentionally practicing on a regular basis reframed thoughts that drive you in a direction of hope, joy, peace, and unconditional confidence. Again, this take practice, but research shows that our brains CAN be rewired with daily thought control, redirection and a daily sprinkle of gratitude! Stick with me as we adventure through this back to school series, where we will continue to collect the armor needed to fight any battle ahead, while finding peace and joy in the process! Visit me at to reach out with your own experiences and I would love to have you featured on a future show! Kids love to hear from other kids! Have a great day! Love you all!
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Finding Joy on Your ADHD Journey
06/26/2025
Finding Joy on Your ADHD Journey
Living with an ADHD brain can feel HARD and frustrating sometimes. We often become our own biggest inner bully with negative thoughts flying through our head throughout each day! This is why it is SUPER important to be very intentional about finding joy each day on your ADHD journey! In this episode, you will meet Jessie Hewitson, who is a mama of 2 wonderful boys with neurodivergent brains, and an author the book titled, "ADHD: The Ultimate Guide to Raising a Happy Child with ADHD." She shares with us some of her own journey towards joy and gives awesome tips on how to find happiness through collaborative problem solving, shining light on your strengths, and self-advocating for tools and strategies that help you thrive when things like "interrupting" feel tricky! A doodle pad so you don't lose those thoughts can go along way for her son and may work well for you to listen and respond better too! It's all about finding what works best for your beautiful, brilliant, busy brain and staying curious before furious along the way! You can find Jessie's book on Amazon!! You can also connect with me at to reach out with questions or to hop on a connection call to learn more about my 1:1 coaching as a next step on your ADHD journey! I am here to help you learn, grow, and ultimately thrive as you find joy on your own day to day adventures! Intro music credit: License: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Tools for a Successful Summertime- Summer Series
06/20/2025
Tools for a Successful Summertime- Summer Series
Summer can be both exciting and overwhelming at the same time, especially for our busy brains! Let's continue to talk about tools that we can collaboratively talk about with our trusted adults to come up with the best structure without stress, to make it the best summer yet! In this episode we will.. Reconnect on time tools Talk routine without rigidity Come up with sensory regulation tools Encourage accountability and external daily structure Ignite the use of that incredible creativity of yours while encouraging the use of emotional outlets throughout your day... Introduce a few helpful ADHD driven apps to spice up chore time and help with daily routines! Please reach out to me at to share the summer tools that are working best for your family! We are all on this journey of discovering how to thrive best each day with that beautiful, brilliant, colorful brain we've been given! Love you all!! Thanks for listening! Intro music credit:
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Taming TIME- Summer Series
06/13/2025
Taming TIME- Summer Series
WOW! Woohoo it's about TIME we made it to 200 episodes!! I am not slowing down either!! Join me on this episode where we continue our Summertime series by practicing taming our time with the letters TIME... Let's stay curious and put these into practice... Time tools- Which tools do you currently have in your toolbox and which tools could you put into place during your summer days!? Intentionally look at the time throughout your day! I highly recommend investing in some analog clocks to put up in your home as a way to watch time pass by and help combat that time blindness that is often fed by digital clocks! Mirror routines that work during the school year or on a regular basis (create a special summer routine if needed- consistency is key to build habits and create a sense of autonomy from one day to the next. (check out the power of habit stacking too!) Express the feeling of overwhelm/rushed or express creativity in the face of feeling bored with "too much time!" Collaboratively you can create a summer that is filled with fun and find that time that often gets lost! Reach out and connect to share your experience with TIME at . I look forward to hearing from you!! Have a blessed day! Intro music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Taming Technology- Summer Series
06/05/2025
Taming Technology- Summer Series
WOHOO Summer time is here! It's a great time to keep our bodies moving and our mind calm! BUT wait, sometimes we are faced with day to day battles and that is why I am coming to you with a brand new Summer series with tons of tips, tricks and strategies to make this the best summer yet as you defeat the giants you may come up against... In this episode, we are going to start with the biggest battle in many of our homes... TAMING TECHNOLOGY! Whether you like video games, have a favorite show or get sucked into YouTube shorts...this is a SUPER important topic to talk about to come up with a way to thrive day by day in your mind, body and emotions! Technology has it's benefits, but for those of us with ADHD, it's also a huge trigger for dysregulation and the overstimulation of it can quickly throw us into fight or flight mode. Too much tech time can also turn off our creativity and kindness...which gets replaced with reactivity by our big emotions. It can increase impulsivity, make it hard to decision make, and causes a battle in tackling day to day tasks because our executive function skills are even weaker due to overstimulation! I have good news for you though, there are ways to tame it and have a much happier, healthier relationship with it this summer! Colloboratively problem solve what these 3 L's could look like in your day to day routine... Limit: Create clear expectations and boundaries on technology use each day. Be sure there is more movement/outside time and the time spent has purpose... Leverage: Use technology to help you learn and grow a skill, spend time on it connecting with friends, or use it as an incentive after working on other tasks throughout your structured day! Leave: Reflect on the apps and games that you have on your different types of technology. Are they helpful or at all hurtful. What do you need to leave to be sure you are feeding your mind with things that will exercise your thinking vs. cause overstimulation and addictive tendencies. Parent Resource: Check out "Reset Your Child's Brain: End meltdowns, raise grades, and boost social skills by reversing the effects of electronic screen time" by: Dr. Victoria Dunkley Connect with me at to check out my kids book, or to reach out and learn more about my 1:1 coaching program. I would also love to hear from you if your kiddo would be interested in sharing some of their ADHD journey on a future episode! Kids love hearing from other kids! Love you all! Intro music credit: License code: BYYN10F2HHN3YO
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"Take Action on Distraction": Spotlight Interview with Author Dr. Gemma Goldenberg
05/29/2025
"Take Action on Distraction": Spotlight Interview with Author Dr. Gemma Goldenberg
"I just can't pay attention!" Is that a thought you find frequently racing through your busy brain!? If so, I am super excited for you to listen to this episode to learn about your loads of attention that simply needs to be understood, so you can learn how to adjust your spotlight of attention by adjusting the environment you are in!! In this episode, you will meet Psychologist and author, Gemma Goldenberg, who wrote the incredible book, "Take Action on Distraction." Dr. Gemma shares how there are two different types of attention and the one our busy brains struggle with the most should be seen as a spotlight that can be controlled by taking action steps in your different environments! Decluttering, sound reduction, and taking breaks outdoors are just a few of the ways we can take action on your distraction in all settings! You can learn to refocus that spotlight on the task at hand by making changes to your environment! Your trusted adult can find Dr. Gemma on Instagram @phd_and_three where you can follow her journey through sharing awesome research based resources. You can find her book, "Take Action on Distraction" on Amazon too! This would be a great teacher gift as well! Don't forget to check out our May sponsor's website, to grab your set of sensory strip tools that you and your family can stick in all of your different environments for support in finding calm! These non-resedue, water resistent sensory stickers have calming prompts and can be customized to meet your needs wherever you go! Then come visit me at to reach out with questions, share your story, or check out any of my resources too! Always here for you! Intro music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Calming Your Mind with Curiosity!
05/22/2025
Calming Your Mind with Curiosity!
Have you ever heard that we need to stay CURIOUS before FURIOUS!? If not, you have heard it now and I want you to write it down as a daily reminder in both responding to others and being more kind to yourself! In this episode, we will explore this whole idea of calming your mind by maintaining a posture of curiosity in the face of bordom or other situations that trigger that nervous system or make those thoughts race! Listen in as we practice self-reflective questions that will ignite curiosity and curb bordom! Have you checked out our May sponsor yet!? CALM STRIPS is a fantastic sensory tool for the whole family that your curious mind can use to find calm. It's residue free, which is great for every surface and it's water resistent, so you can take them with you on your waterbottle too! They continually have new colors and styles to choose from, while also offering an option to customize a unique sensory tool just for you! It would make a wonderful teacher gift too!! Visit to learn more! You can also visit me at for more resources, or to connect with me if you're interested in a FREE coaching consultation! I LOVE working 1:1 with kiddos two while we take transformational steps that are helpful for the whole family! Intro music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Calming Your Mind with Connection
05/15/2025
Calming Your Mind with Connection
"We are hard-wired to connect with others, it's what gives purpose and meaning to our lives, without it, there is suffering." ~Brene Brown (social worker, world renowned speaker). This is how God desiged us, we are created for CONNECTION! Do you agree!? Sometimes we CRAVE connection, but have a hard time creating it! I know I do and have a daily experience with this too! When I feel connected, I feel more regulated, when I feel disconnected, I start to spiral into dysregulation! Bottom line, disconnection leads to dysregulation in all areas of life! The good news is that we CAN takes steps toward more intentional connection...Let's practice these three steps... FIGURE out if you in fact are disconnected... Are you feeling distant from others? Are you feeling irritable or just plain funky at home or at school? Are your grades dropping? If so, throw up the red flag of disconnection... NOW WHAT? FIND a way to connect... Ask trusted adult or green light friends to hang out, email teachers pictures from your weekend to connect with when you get back to school, invite others to do something your intereste drived brain loves to do with you! FALL into the HABIT of intentionall connecting with others... Make plans with green light friends or trusted adult ahead of time to create playful opportunities throughout the week. When we are intentional with connection, we can stay on top of our regulation and just overall feel better from day to day!! Reach out to me through my website to share your connection story. Also check out our sponsor Calm Strips @ . These fantastic calming tools are a great addition to your household and classroom settings. They are residue free and water resistant, so they are create for all surfaces. These sesory tools are great for your whole family to use! I know we love them and I know you will too! Intro music credit: #uppbeat License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Calming Your Anxious Mind One Thought at a Time
05/08/2025
Calming Your Anxious Mind One Thought at a Time
Do you have thoughts that race like a really fast car and you find yourself worried about things near and far!? If so, you are not alone and so many of us have these thoughts and feelings too! In this episode, we will practice capturing that first thought that is spiraling us into a state of worry! We will practice speaking truth to that thought, regulate to find calm, and then release the thought so that it can be reframed to a thought that will take us down a road of less worry and more hope for the future! I also share a sneak peek of some pages from a book I am working on... Practice makes progress and I know all of us have different levels and experiences with this thing called Anxiety, but I also know that you can intentionally take steps to grab hold of control over those thoughts driving those intense feelings! Let's do it together, one step at a time! Some great tools to embed into this practice are CALM STRIPS! These residue-free, water resistant sensory strips are great for the whole family to use on any surface and in any space. You can put it on your favorite water bottle, on a desk, i-pad, phone, in your car, or anywhere else worry may strike! You can even customize them to meet your thought needs! Check them out at to start your collection at home and school! Reach out to me at to learn more about the current book I have available, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." You can also contact me if your kiddo would like to share some of their ADHD journey with their peers! Kids love hearing from other kids with beautiful, brilliant, busy brains! Have a great day! Love you all! Intro music credit: #Uppbeat License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Connecting with Book Characters is Key: Interview with Author Diana Renn
05/01/2025
Connecting with Book Characters is Key: Interview with Author Diana Renn
Do you love a good mystery!? I know I do, but sometimes it's hard to find a book that keeps meet engaged and wanting to read more... I hope you will jump into this exciting book series with me, that was written for our busy brains and has a main character that shares a busy brilliant brain just like you and I do! In this episode, you will meet Author, Diana Renn, who has a passion for bringing a good mystery to life and connecting with readers who may be struggling to be seen or understood! Diana shares some details of her first two books, "The Owl Prowl Mystery" and "Trouble at Turtle Pond." You will love the story line of both books and they act as great read alouds, bedtime stories, or even books to read to get more minutes in to grow your brilliant brains! CONNECTION is what we all crave and it is what you will find with this book series! Go to to learn more about this awesome book and find some fabulous follow up resources that will help you dive in even deeper! I'm so excited for you to check out our May sponsor, Calm Strips! These handy sensory sensations can go with you anywhere as they are reusable and are safe to stick to water bottles, tablets, desks at school and home. Kids love to collect and trade these, while using them to both focus and find calm!! Visit to find the pattern that speaks to you!!! You can also visit me at to connect and share your journey with me too! I look forward to hearing from you!! Intro music from #Uppbeat License Code: BYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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