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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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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Finding Your Voice with Friends- Practicing the art of self-advocacy in social settings
04/24/2025
Finding Your Voice with Friends- Practicing the art of self-advocacy in social settings
Do you ever find friendships tricky or being in social settings sticky!? If so, you are not alone! In this episode, we will piggyback off of becoming more self aware in these social situations and we will talk about how to find our voice and self-advocate for what we need with friends and in other social settings! We are bringing back the 3 R's when it comes to self-advocacy... Recognize when you have a need Regulate when overwhelmed/triggered Respond once thinking brain is back online to what you may need in that situation (space, a break, movement, quiet, etc...) We also disuss the importance of being mindful and recognizing what your friends need...like active listening, space bubbles, space and an explanation to explore!? The more we can practice putting a voice to how we think and feel, followed by sharing our needs, the more aware our friends and others will be to help them be more prepared to respond best to support you too! Let's continue putting on the armor of unconditional confidence in those social settings too! "WHAT CAN I CONTROL!? My thoughts, effort, attitude, and how I treat others!" You can visit me at for more resources or to connect with me to share future episode ideas. I would love to hear from you! Make sure you check this month's sponsor, StoryMii! This soothing app will transform your reading experience!! It will open up the world of imagination and allow your child to create stories that they will get excited to read again and again as it's designed to entertain their beautiful, busy brain! Visit and plug in ADHD10 to experience 1 month of story creation for FREE! Intro music from #uppbeat (free for creators) License code: BYYN10F2HHNY3YO
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Finding Your Voice at School & at Home! Self-Advocacy Series
04/17/2025
Finding Your Voice at School & at Home! Self-Advocacy Series
Do you ever feel like "no one understands," or the feeling of not being seen or heard consumes you at home and/or at school!? If so, this episode is for you and you are not alone! Let me be clear...we are not giving excuses...we are giving EXPLAINATIONS to explore!! This is episode 2 of our self-advocacy series! So go back and listen to last weeks episode for the intro to get the most out of the series! In this episode, we dive deeper into how to be your best self-advocate at home and at school with both words and actions. Now, please know that self-advocacy needs to come with an equal about of respect and kindness in your tone and attitude. Those you love are learning right alongside you! As you explain and explore what works best, do so with love and kindness! Home is often our safe space to express, however, others ofter don't see the internal struggle, they only see the behavior! Practice listening to your mind a body! Practice using your words to express your need, " I am having a hard time!" "My brain needs a break, I am going to go outside!" "I need a snack and movement before I start my homework to refuel my mind!" If words are hard, practice with actions: Zip lips and move feet away space where big feelings are triggered. Play outside or find calm doing something you love in your room or other safe space to feel your feelings! School can be tricky, but SUPER important to find your voice as so often your behavior or challenges are misunderstood! Identify which tools could be helpful in that classroom/school environment. Practice what to say, when to say, and how to say what you need to succeed at home so that you feel more comfortable doing it at school! Give a voice to your needs in that school environment: "I am having a hard time focusing, I NEED to move my body so I can come back and find focus again." Self-advocacy is a skill that can be tricky for kids and adults! But if we practice at a younger age and more often, it will become easier and more of a habit! Don't forget to check out our April sponsor, Story Mii @ and plug in the code: ADHD10 to enjoy one month free of creating all of the stories your heart desires!! This app will surely ignite your love for reading and bring to life your amazing imagination!! I would love to hear how you and your kiddos like it!! You can also connect with me through . Oh and if you're interested in a signed copy of my book for you or your child's classroom, reach out, because I have some on hand that I would love to sign and send to you! Have a beautiful day! Love you all! Intro music credit: Music from #uppbeat (free for creators) License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Giving Your ADHD a Voice: Self-Advocacy Series Intro
04/10/2025
Giving Your ADHD a Voice: Self-Advocacy Series Intro
Do you ever feel like you wish others could look inside your brain to understand you better!? It's our deepest desire to feel seen, heard, and understood...this is why this self-advocacy series is so important! What is self- advocacy? It's speaking up for oneself and what you need to succeed in different environments! Why is this so important? Because often others don't understand the way our uniquely wired brains work! Some of us look like sitting ducks, masking the day away and paddling like crazy under the surface trying to stay afloat! Others have behaviors that are misunderstood because the internal piece is misunderstood! Because others don't always know WHAT works best for us (what we need in our executive function toolbox or what to pull out of it when!) Because others need to know WHEN there is an internal struggle that needs a tool or strategy in the moment (i.e. taking breaks, breaking tasks into parts, or even a need for noise reduction because of the distractions the noises cause.) Let's take some action steps toward self- advocacy together... Practice speaking up to those closest to you and safest for you! Provide EXPLANATION vs. any excuses Protect your heart and mind- Sometimes others will choose not to accommodate or hear you in your effort to self-advocate...this is when you put on your armor of unconditional confidence, leaning into what you CAN control... your thoughts, effort, attitude, and how you treat others! If you enjoy this podcast and would like to learn more about my 1:1 coaching, reach out to me @ . You can also check out my book and follow me on IG for more helpful content! ALSO, if your kiddo would like to practice self-advocating by sharing some of their ADHD journey on a future podcast episode, please reach out and let me know so we can set that up! Make sure to check out our April Sponsor "StoryMii." This brilliant App was created for the neurodivergent mind to fall in love with reading! It is designed especially for kiddos who struggle with ADHD and dyslexia. This story app brings your child's imagination to life! My son LOVES it and I know you will too! Go to and plug in the code: ADHD10 to recieve free access for 1 month!! Let me know how you like it! Intro music credit: Music from #Uppbeat (free for creators!) License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Wipe Those Reading Tears Away- Story Mii is the App that will save the day!
04/03/2025
Wipe Those Reading Tears Away- Story Mii is the App that will save the day!
Reading was always a battle growing up! I remember sweating at the thought of being called on in class to read out loud!! YIKES! Is reading a struggle for you too? OR do you enjoy reading like I do as an adult, BUT your interest driven brain has a hard time to find a book/story that holds your attention/interest!? Well, look no further! In this episode, you will hear from CEO and founder Nancy Sun, who shares the brilliant App she built called Story Mii... After her own personal battle she had trying to find something her son would read without a fight, she shares how coupling his creative ideas with AI gave her the idea to build a calming App for kids to create a story of their own OR choose from a library of deliberately written stories that speak to the neurodivergent brain! You are able to create a profile and put stories together, choosing characters, settings, and storylines! My kids are absolutely loving this App and I think you all will too! The extra cool part is that Story Mii is also our podcast sponsor for the month of April!! WOHOO! Nancy and her team have generously offered a code to give you a month of free App use so you can see if it's a good fit for your family too! Just plug in your email address with the discount code: ADHD10 to get started! You can also reach out to me at for questions or other resources. I would love to connect with you! Have a beautiful day! Love you all! Intro music from #uppbeat License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Putting on the Self Awareness Cap in Social Settings Too!
03/27/2025
Putting on the Self Awareness Cap in Social Settings Too!
Are you ever around friends or groups of people and find yourself overwhelmed, sometimes saying or doing things that later you think, oops!? Well, if so, you are not alone. It can feel overwhelming and overstimulating to be in social situations, often causing our big emotions to spiral or come out sideways! I've got you! In this episode, we will talk about how being with friends and in social situations can be hard sometimes. We will discuss how we can fine tune that filter that often swings wide open and talk about three action steps we can take to help grow in these social settings! 4 reflective questions to ask to strengthen that filter before you say and do... Is it kind? Is it helpful? Is it true? Does it need to be said? These are questions that strengthen that filter in your head! Next, we explore 3 things to practice doing in social situations... 1. Practice putting on a space bubble- Plan for the space you and/ or others feel comforable and pretend that there are built in glasses and help you practice looking at others (choose a comfortable facial feature if eye contact makes you feel uncomfortable.) 2. Adjust ears to exercise active listening- Practice a breath and a break when talking with others and ask questions to allow for them to talk and you to listen. 3. Become self aware of when Rejection Sensitive Disphoria (RSD) strikes: Check out podcast episode 9, "ADHD with "Rejection Sensitivity: Feeling deeply about what others think of me" to learn more about what RSD is! We will dive deeper into this topic once more self-awareness is established! I hope these are helpful takeaways to practice as you enter into different social settings. Don't forget to check out our sponsor's brilliant product, the Gibbon Slackboard (Giboard), to use as a tool for family or friend, fitness and fun! We love it in our home, even at social events, and I know you'd love it in yours too! It will be a friends favorite! discount code: ADHD10 Connect with me at for more resources or to learn more about my 1:1 coaching experience! I would also love to hear from you if your kiddo would like to share an audio clip in a future episode! Kids love to hear from each other! Intro music from #uppbeat License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Putting On Your Self-Awareness Cap at Home
03/20/2025
Putting On Your Self-Awareness Cap at Home
Home is where the heart is! This is why we can let ALL of those big feelings out and navigate our many thoughts racing through our heads throughout the day! In this episode, we will talk about Dr. Ned Hallowell's famous quote, "Living with an ADHD brain is like having a ferrari for a brain, with bicycle breaks! Can you realate!? I know I can! I ask reflection questions, and share some tools and strategies for the home environment to raise awareness in order to moving through your day with less frustration and more clarity! How does your mind and body feel at home during different parts of your day? What does my mind and body need to succeed at home? Where do your thoughts take you? How does your body feel if thoughts start to go in a downward spiral? We discuss choosing to drive your thoughts in a direction that will help us learn and grow... Follow a flow- Create visual routines that work best for you (Your brain craves structure, it's just tricky to create it sometimes.) Figure in breaks (mind and body)- We need to be mindful of our need to refuel our brains throughout the day (rest, movement, nutrients)! Find connections- This will help with regulation, finding calm, and collaboratively problem solving when things feel tricky! If you haven't already, check out the Gibbon Slackboard! It really is a blast for the whole family, while also acting as a great tool for regulation and concentration! Go to and plug in the discount code: ADHD10 to add this fantastic tool to you and your family's executive function toolbox! You can find me at to check out my resources or reach out if you are interested in exploring my 1:1 coaching experience! I would love to come alongside your family on your journey! Intro music credit: License code: BYYN10YF2HHNY3YO
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Raising Self-Awareness in Your Learning Environment is Key!
03/13/2025
Raising Self-Awareness in Your Learning Environment is Key!
Do you ever find yourself sitting at school feeling lost or alone with your racing thoughts and big emotions? Do the questions, "where did I put that?" or "shoot, I wasn't paying attention" ring a bell!? If so, you are not alone and this is the episode for you! Often times, school and even other learning environments can feel tricky to function in when you don't have the accommodations or tools in place to listen and learn in the given space. In this episode, we talk all about how the first key to success in a learning environment is self-awarenss, which will be followed by self- advocacy (speaking up about what you need to succeed). First and always, we want to lead with strengths and start your day off by preparing your mindset with what your strengths, interests, and talents are! Then, I want you to lean in and look at what you need in a learning environment? What tools and strategies do you use? What helps me listen best? How do I refocus when that gets lost? When does my body need to move? How can I practice more unconditional confidence as I learn and grow through the tough stuff? Another question I am just thinking of is, "do I feel that rejection sensitivity during my school day or time of learning? All of these reflective questions will help you put on that self-awareness cap so that you can put practices into place that will help you know when and how to take out the tools you need to succeed! Today's episode is brought to you by GIBBON, makers of the ultimate balance board designed for movement, focus, and fun for all ages! Whether you're looking to boost concentration, improve coordination, or just add an active twist to your day, the GIBBON Slackboard is a fantastic TOOL for ADHD brains and beyond! My family loves it and I think your family will to! Plug in ADHD10 at checkout to recieve a special discount! You can connect with me at for more resources or to reach out with questions and future episode topic ideas!! We are on this journey together! Love you all!
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Putting On Your Self-Awareness Cap Series- Intro
03/12/2025
Putting On Your Self-Awareness Cap Series- Intro
Hey friends! Do you have your self-awareness cap on? If not, then this series is just what you need to pick up that cap and fit it just right on that beautiful, brilliant brain of yours! If you do think self-awareness is your jam, that's fantastic to and I want you to still listen in as you may discover hidden areas or environments where you could use a little cap adjustment! In this episode, I will introduce the importance and power in raising self-awareness so that you can best use the tools in your toolbox when you are entering into different environments. Becoming more aware of your words, actions, reactions, and even body awareness will help you discover what you need to succeed in different places and spaces! Please reach out to let me know about your own self-awareness journey! You will notice a few NEW things in this episode as I have revised our intro and we have our very first podcast sponsors for the month of March! Wohoo! This episode is brought to you by GIBBON, makers of the ultimate balance board designed for movement, focus, and fun for all ages! Whether you are looking to boost concentration, improve coordination, or just add an active twist to your day, the Gibbon (Giboard) Slackboard is a fantastic tool for ADHD brains and beyond! Go to and enter ADHD10 at checkout to recieve a special discount! Reach out to me at to share what you think about our new intro, give future episode suggestions or if you choose to get a Giboard, let me know if you and your family enjoy it as much as my family and I do! Have a great day! Love you all! Music from #uppbeat
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Fall in Love with Your ADHD Brain
02/27/2025
Fall in Love with Your ADHD Brain
How do you feel about your brain?! Sometimes we are our own worst enemy and in this episode I hope that it gives you a fresh perspective on how you see the beautiful brain you've been given! We will discuss how sometimes we can quickly spiral in a negative direction and our brain drives us bonkers! I feel ya! BUT, we can bounce back and in this episode we talk about how you can become friends with your brilliant brain. I want you to continue to lead and lean into your strengths as you navigate the struggles and build your toolbox. Come on over to my website at to visit me and let me know how you feel about your busy, colorful brain! Next week we will start our self-awareness series for the month of March! Can't wait to spend more time with you soon! Have a great day! Love you all!
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How to Refuel Your Cognitive Fuel Tank! Interview with Certified Therapist Eileen Devine
02/20/2025
How to Refuel Your Cognitive Fuel Tank! Interview with Certified Therapist Eileen Devine
Do you feel like you are running on empty when you get done with school or working on something all day? Do your emotions quickly become in charge at the smallest things? Well, your busy brain is working extra hard all day to manage and maintain working through different learning experiences. This is why cognitive refueling is so important to endure and thrive for the rest of the day! In this episode, you will meet Eileen Devine, who is a parent coach and also the mom of a teenager who is neurodivergent just like you and me! Eileen talks about what happens to our busy brains as the day goes on and how we often find it on empty by the time we get home! She shares some great ideas for cognitive refueling through intentional rest, taking a break from brain based tasks. Making sure you are moving your body and feeding our brains the nutrients needs to be refueled, like a protien snack! She also encourages kiddos to ask for help and self-advocate when their brain feels tired! She also highlights the importance of good, quality sleep as the most vital way to fill your cognitive refueltank back up! Lean into this brain based learning as you discover what your brain needs to be refueled each day! Check out all of Eileen's amazingly helpful resources at . I know she would love to get connected with you! I hope you all have a wonderful rest of your week! Let's keep on intentionally refueling our congitive tank! Love you all!
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