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    Education for Kids

    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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    Latest Episodes:
    Hurry! Your Brain Craves Urgency! Mar 18, 2023

    Waiting for the last minute to get an assignment done isn't just procrastination! Rushing out the door at the last minute, isn't just time blindness!! Guess what!!? Our ADHD brains crave and thrive on URGENCY!

    In this episode, I invite you into my own use of urgency as I recorded this just 15 minutes before going to get my kiddos from school! That sense of urgency drove my motivation and momentum to get it done before leaving! When you have the intention of getting something accomplished, creating your own sense of urgency is a strategy that may help gain the momentum you need too! Use preferred activities as tools, set a visual timer or alarm on your watch/phone!

    Which areas of your life can you use urgency as a strategy/tool for momentum!?

    If you'd like to recieve weekly emails with my most recent podcast episode and added resources, hop on my email list www.katelynmabry.com! Visit www.focusforwardadhd.com to schedule a FREE ADHD coaching consult to discover if that would be a potential next step for you and your kiddo to take!

    I look forward to being with you again next week! Please email me with topic ideas or if your kiddo would like to be featured in a future episode!! Kids LOVE hearing from other kids! You are seen, you are understood, and you are loved!!!

    Becoming an Emotional Secret Agent: Interview with ADHD Coach Kamden Mar 11, 2023

    We all have unintentional thoughts that drive emotions, actions, and decisions! Our ADHD brains too often are driven by those big, intense, deep emotions that have a negative underlying thoughts!! I have GREAT news!!! You CAN choose to move your thoughts in a different direction as you become secret agents of your emotions!!!

    In this episode, you will hear from my friend and fellow ADHD coach, Kamden Hainsworth. She shares this great example of having the power to choose which direction your thoughts and emotions go by becoming a secret agent of your underlying thoughts. Discovering what's really going on in your mind, allows you to choose to stay mad/sad or move towards patience/compassion. That being said, it's healthy to verbally express those mad/sad emotions and then navigate where they are coming from! At the end of this episode, you get to hear from Kamden's daughter, Evann, who shares a persoanl story of how becoming a secret agent of her emotions was super helpful to her!

    You can find Kamden at www.adhdirectory.com or on IG @kamden_adhd.

    Make sure you go to my website to hop on my email list for weekly episodes straight to your inbox and added resources, check out my book, or schedule a free coaching consultation at www.focusforwardadhd.com

    Let's Celebrate Your Spontaneity Mar 04, 2023

    Too often we focus on our challenges and don't take time to highlight the incredible strengths beyond the struggles, one being the gift of spontaneity!

    In this episode, You will hear from my buddy and fellow ADHD coach, RJ Porfilo! He so generously and spontaneously carved out time to record this episode today! I thought the topic of celebrating our spontaneity would be a perfect topic to talk with him about!

    Coach RJ explains what it looks like to be spontaeous and how in the stone age, this strength was life saving!! He also shares his personal experience with it and how you can take on a challenge to discover it and count it as a win!

    Check out RJ's podcast "The Power of ADHD" or find him on Instagram @rj.illo.

    Go visit my website to get on my email list and recieve weekly emails with the latest podcast episode with added tips and added resources. Visit www.focusforwardadhd.com to schedule a free ADHD coaching consultation.

    I hope you all are well and take this opportunity to celebrate your spontaneity!

    Why So Many Sibling Fights!? How to create connection before conflict Feb 25, 2023

    "You took my ______!" "That's not fair you have_________!" " I want _________ now!" Sound familiar!?

    One of the big challenges we face with multiple kids under one roof is sibling conflict! This becomes even more of a struggle when we have kiddos with highly intense emotions and trouble regulating those big emotions!!

    I for one know that my kiddos who all have emotional regulation struggles, tend to break out in fights quite frequently and we have to be intentional to help lead them to resolving the conflict and finding ways to get along!

    In this episode, we will explore WHY kids with ADHD and their siblings tend to fight more often and WHAT steps we can take to resolve the conflict more quickly and restore relationships through connection and better understanding!

    Sneak peak of episode content:

    "Why" may include:

    • Feelings of jealousy, competitiveness, wanting to be included, feeling like things aren't fair, and the crazy one is seeking that negative pleasure of dopamine by stirring up conflict!!
    • Being misunderstood, lack of knowlege around the struggles ADHD brings.

    Now what can we do!?

    • Connect through common interests
    • Practice working together on things
    • Create space and practice walking away to find calm when lava starts to boil up!
    • Celebrate your siblings strengths/Encourage and compliment each other
    • Respect your siblings space and give time, just like you want them to give you
    • Practice gentleness, kindness, and self-control with words and actions
    • Educate them on the WHY and how your emotions hijack your thinking brain sometimes! Understanding will lead to connection and compassion. This is a door to open to ask for help in the future if the sibling is able to!

    Becoming self-aware of the WHY and choosing even just one or two steps to take toward connection before conflict will take you on a road to recovering those valuable sibling relationships!

    Go to my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list for weekly episodes straight to your inbox with added resources. You can also check out my book, follow me on social media, and/or get on my schedule for a free ADHD coaching consultation! Find the right next step for you to grow on your ADHD journey!! Have a great day! Love you all!

    How Do I Mask My ADHD? Feb 17, 2023

    Have you heard of ADHD and "MASKING!?" It was a term coined by Dr. Russel Barkely, who uses it to discribe how kids and adults with ADHD sometimes find ways to "camoflauge" symptoms and/or areas of struggle! For example, acting "too quiet and overly careful when in conversations with others or obsessively checking to see if they have things in the right place, or internalizing intense emotions, reacting in a way others expect vs how you actually feel, hold back urges to move body, and mimic peers in social situations in an effort to fit in or be liked! Sound familiar!?

    I know it does to me! I think I covered most of what is on this list growing up! You may think, what is so bad about masking sometimes!? Well, in SOME ways it can be helpful, but in other ways it can be harmful. Let's unpack what is harmful and find some helpful strategies to work through those hurtful masking moments!

    Why can it be harmful?

    • Can result in guilt and shame to be burried deep.
    • May prevent diagnosis that could be helpful in getting you the resources you need to succeed.
    • Causes higher anxiety and internalized stress levels
    • It's hard to truly know who you are and what your purpose is when covering up your true self.

    How can we help?

    1. IDENTIFY which masking is helpful vs. harmful?
    2. PRACTICE working through symptoms and emotions vs avoiding them (This is where a therapist and/or an ADHD coach would be helpful.)
    3. CONNECT with like minded individuals and get involved in an ADHD community where you feel seen, heard and better understood!

    Love you all and hope you can unmask to see the incredible human you were created to be!!

    Check out my website at www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my newsletter, check out my book, or book a coaching consultation with me! We are on this journey together remember! Have a great day!

    What Does My Brain Need? Feb 10, 2023

    Our ADHD brains can feel tricky sometimes. There are times where it feels so chaotic up there that a lot of time behavior follows suit and matching the wild ride of our thoughts and emotions. In these moments of mental overwhelm, we need to PRACTICE pausing and asking ourselves, "what does my brain and body need right now!?"

    In this episode, you will start by hearing a joke from my friend, who is also an ADHD warrior! Sometimes your brain needs a little laughter! Next, we will talk about how we can ask ourselves this question and then explore different ways to help our mind and body find it's calm so that our emotional brain can rest and our thinking brain can help us make better choices with both words and actions!

    As you can contiue to practice the PAUSE, which takes a lot of practice and consistency, I introduce some self talk strategies that will help you get to a better place before reacting to a highly emotional situation!

    PRACTICE..."I will be slow to speak, quick to listen, slow to get angry." Again, it's never perfect, but with practice you can improve and become more mindful as you learn and grow through different triggers!

    Check out my website at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to get on my email list to receive one email a week with latest episode and added tips! You can also go to www.focusforwardadhd.com to set up a free coaching consultation and discover if that could be the right next step for you and your child!

    We are on this journey together!! Have a great week! You are all loved and appreciated!

    3 Steps to Battle Blurting Out Feb 03, 2023

    AHHH! This can be such a tricky thing to do! Let's first discover WHY we have such a tendance to blurt out answers, thoughts, and feelings often at inappropriate times!?

    • Struggle with impluse control
    • We are afraid we are going to forget what we want to say!
    • Struggle to prioritize time and place.
    • The emotions hijack the thinking part of the brain and blurting is driven by emotion rather than intentional thought!

    Knowing the why helps trusted adults respond to the struggle vs. treating it just as a problem to punish.

    In this episode, you will hear from my buddy Isaac (9 years old) who shares his own struggle with blurting out in school and gives some tips and tools that have been working well for him to grow in this area! The three things he suggests are using "calm strips, squishy balls, and practice self-talk" as methods of keeping his hands busy while he waits for his turn to speak and the fidgeting allows for better concentration on the lesson as a whole!

    I follow up Isaac sharing with three things to practice in preparation for those moments when you want to blurt out in class or in other social situations....

    1. Anticipate: Become more self-aware of the times/patterns of blurting!
    2. Prepare a plan: Once you can start anticipating when the blurting often occurs, you can then put a plan in place to practice leading up to those times!
    3. Practice using the tools and techniques that work best for your brain! For Isaac, he found the calm strips, squishy balls, and self-talk helpful...BUT for you those tools may look different! Here are a few more to try...
    • Doodle pad
    • Different types of fidgets (ie: jewelry, gum, quiet and stretchy (may need to be a little more durable so they dont break so easily as you put all that tension on it!)
    • Alternate seating (wabble chair, ball chair, standing during lesson, band on legs of chair, etc.
    • Take movement breaks when possible

    I would love for you to message me with what works well for you!! This is where you want to channel that creativity and ask yourself, "what does my ADHD brain need!?"

    Would you or your child like to send in an audioclip to share on a future podcast episode!? We would love to hear from them!! Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to learn more or just send me an authentic audioclip sharing about struggles, strengths or any other insights about living with and ADHD brain! Kids LOVE hearing from other kids and so do I!!!

    Get on my email list at www.katelynmabry.com to get these episoded delivered directly to your inbox each Friday with added resources! You can also go to www.focusforwardadhd.com if you want to schedule a free consultation and learn more about what hiring an ADHD life coach would look like!

    Can't wait to be with you again next week! Love you all! ~ Katelyn

    No Shame in My ADHD Game! Jan 27, 2023

    This title came to me as I was working out at the gym today and so did the silly rap I decided to record at the beginning of this episode;) Too often shame is something that is tied to getting an ADHD diagnosis! Let's get rid of that ASAP!!

    ADHD can feel like a game sometimes, doesn't it!? Trying to figure out how to play, what move to make, which tool/piece to use, and there is always strategy to figure out too!! One card that we need to make sure is not a part of our game is SHAME! This is a very intense emotion, often triggered by those fixed thoughts we talk about!

    As ADHD warriors we can combat ways in different ways...Here are 5 ways that will hopefully help lead you down a path of progress from shame to shining your beautiful bright light!

    1. Bring any shame thoughts/feeling into the light/ share with trusted adult/friend.

    2. Unravel and pick apart shameful feelings to compare it to what is true!

    3. Detach what you do from who you are! What do you place your identity in!?

    4. Recognize triggers...What are your shame triggers? When you identify those triggers, then you can put them to rest.

    5. CONNECT with others! Shame often occers when feeling disconnected, so do the opposite and intentially connect with those you love and trust.

    When you throw away the card of shame...you can play the card of confidence, the card of self- compassion, and the card of caring for others! That sounds like a pretty awesome game!!

    Hop on my email list when you go to my website www.katelynmabry.com so you can get the latest podcast episode right in your inbox each Friday! I also add some more fun resources on there too!Wohoo! Message me if you want to submit an audio and be a star on an upcoming episode!!

    You can book a free coaching consultation at www.focusforwardadhd.com. We can get rid of your shame card together!

    Love you all!

    I used this article below as a reference and guide while applying it to living with shame as an ADHD warrior!

    https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/where-science-meets-the-steps/201501/5-ways-silence-shame

    The Power of Chores Jan 20, 2023

    CHORES...AHHHH! It has become such a bad word that kids are only motivated to do through incentives and money making. This is where I want to challenge you to make a mindset shift!

    Instead of chores being a bummer, what if we look at them as an opportunity!?

    An opportunity to grow confidence and self-esteem

    An opportunity to feel more independent

    An opportunity to learn life skills for your future

    An opportunity to develop good habits

    Gaining all of these things through this opportunity will allow you to live in a space that will make your mind happy. One thing we know is that our brain craves a clear space, but we have a hard time creating it!! Our struggle with executive function skills makes it tricky to get started, stay motivated, prioritize, organize, task switch, and simply finish the chore at hand!

    This is where we need a PLAN! Ask yourself, "what does my brain need to be successful!?"

    1. BREAK chores down (Just like all other things...ONE step at a time and celebrate that success)

    2. Embed motivational tools (music, a preferred task to look forward to, make it novel and fun)

    3. Create a checklist or post-it system to stay on track (this is an added tip that is not included in this episode as I'm thinking about as I publish this ;)

    You will also hear from Tate, who is one of my coaching clients. He was so nervous, but "did something hard" and was so brave to share his "power of chore" experience with you all! I would love to hear from more of you too! Go to www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list to recieve weekly episodes with added tips, and this is where you can email me with topic ideas, audio clips, and I would just love to hear how this podcast is helpful to you!

    Love and appreciate each and every one of you!!

    Let's FOCUS on Connections- Interview with Angie Grandt (SLP & Parent Coach) Jan 12, 2023

    When we hear "you need to focus" that sends chills up your spine, doesn't it!? It sure does mine! Oh how I wish it were that easy! But in this episode you will be introduced to the word "FOCUS" in a whole new light as we see it through the lens of helping us connect with others in different environments!

    Do you find it hard to connect sometimes? Whether it's an interaction with peers, connecting with trusted adults, or even having positive interactions with siblings at home...these can all feel a little harder due to the fact that social interactions often need some work when we live with and ADHD brain and that's OK! We all need work on areas of our lives!

    In this episode you will meet Speech Language Pathologist and Parent Coach Angie Grandt who shares with us how to use this FOCUS accronym as a helpful tool for connection! Angie specializes with working parents and kids who have been adopted too! Such an awesome resource to have as you continue to form that connect with each other!

    F igure out what you want to say

    O bserve- Are they ready to listen?

    C reate your message

    U se your senses- Was your message understood?

    S elf-correct if needed

    Hop over to my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list to recieve a graphic with this acronym along with continue to recieve weekly episodes right to your email each Friday! You can also book a free ADHD Coaching consult with me or another highly qualified ADHD coach who is a right fit for you www.focusforwardadhd.com

    Check out Angie's fabulous resources too! Book a free session with her @http://www.calendly.com/angiegrandt/freesession

    Angie's social media connections:

    FB: http://www.facebook.com/groups/connectedparentswithangie/

    IG: http://www.instagram.com/connectedparentswithangie/

    I still would absolutely love to feature your voice on this podcast! Please send a message if interested! Love you all!

    Novelty in the New Year! Jan 06, 2023

    Do you ever change your bedroom around when you get bored of the set up? Does your brain get excited when a novel idea comes flooding in!? That's because our brains crave novelty. This means that my brain craves novelty too and wants to change up my podcast intro song!! This is where you come in! I need your brilliant mind with it's creativity and out of the box thinking abilities to help me come up with a new intro for this podcast! Should it be a rap, more classical sounding, another fun ditty that sounds little different?! I want you to email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com with your thoughts and ideas!

    I also want to encourage you once again to share your voice!! The more we know, the more we can connect and grow! When you send it an short audio clip of your personal experiences, struggles, strengths, areas of question, etc. We can highlight these things on this podcast, learn from each other, and bounce ideas of what tools and strategies are helpful, along with questions that may need clarification so you can take steps forward! Email me your audio clip or a request for a prompt/question that you can go off of! I want this year to be collaborative as we grow together on our ADHD journey!

    If you'd like to take it one step further and look into ADHD Life Coaching, I'd love to set up a free consultation with you! You can set that up at www.focusforwardadhd.com. You can also check out my book and other resources on my personal website www.katelynmabry.com .

    Love you all and can't wait to hear from you!

    New Year Habits Dec 30, 2022

    Make a New Year resolution they say!? Our ADHD brains say NOPE! Instead, let's create micro goals to practice and turn into HABITS! Creating habits allow you to do things without needing those executive function skills that are so tricky for us so often!

    "Easier said then done" you say!? You are absolutely right! This is why you need a plan to create the habit. Set yourself up for success by setting alarms, reminders, post-it notes, visual checklist on a visible calendar (the key it to be sure it is in your face!) Try different tools and strategies until you discover what works best for YOUR brain!

    In this short but sweet episode, I recap some past take-aways as I encourage you to celebrate strengths, reflect and respond to some changes you'd like to make, habits you'd like to create in 2023, along with the question of how you plan to take steps to get there. Step by step and day by day you need to give yourself grace, practice lots of self compassion, be in tuned with your mindset and intentional about growing in all areas.

    I want to make it a habit in 2023 to have more of you ADHD warriors as guests on this podcast. Please email me an MP3 audioclip sharing thoughts, tips, or things to try on your ADHD journey (katelynmabry4@gmail.com) I will use your clip as an topic prompt and feature it on a future episode!

    You can visit www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list and recieve weekly episode updates with added resources! If you are interested in hiring an ADHD Life Coach, you can go to www.focusforwardadhd.com to set up a free consultation.

    Love you all! Happy New Year!

    Let's Be Prepared Over a Holiday Break! Dec 23, 2022

    We hear, "It's the most wonderful time of the year!" This is true for many and I for one am so grateful for what this season brings! As much a Christmas and the holiday season in general brings good cheer, it can also feel like a time of choas and disorder with all that is going on over the break!

    In this episode you will hear my little ditty, "Hey Hey Hey, Ho Ho Ho, It's holiday season and we need to know, what to do over break, when we come prepared it's a piece of cake!" Corny I know, and you will hear that my 10 year old isn't amused by my rhyme, but I'm hopeful it will be helpful to you!! Entering into break with a predictable plan will help you to feel more in control of those big intense emotions that often comes with the unknown. Remember, we crave order, but have a hard time creating it! This is why intentionally coming up with some sort of structure during break will be a helpful tool to use! Also, savor any extra rest given! Your brain and body will thank you for it! I give tips in this episode to stay hydrated, eat protien first thing in the morning, and make sure to get that body moving too!! The last part of the episode I share 3 R's to try to do during break. REST...REFLECT...RENEW! As I stated before, rest when you can to strengthen and grow that busy brain. Reflect on what tools and strategies work best for your brain and continue investigating what you can continue to try to tie into your day to make your brain and body happy! Continue to Renew that mind on a daily basis! On average, kids with ADHD hear 20,000 more negative comments before the age of 10!! That just hightens the negative self-talk that we too often let live in our heads! This doesn't have to be the way it is!! Choose daily to move those negative thoughts aside and push forward those growth thoughts that speak love and strength into your mind and heart!

    Trusted Adults!!! Check out my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list and recieve a weekly email with the latest episode along with more tips and resources! Also, please message me if your kiddo would like to share his or her thoughts on the show! Kids feel even more empowered hearing from other kids!

    Sending hugs and love to all of you celebrating Christ's birth and/or simply celebrating with friends and family holiday season!

    It's Okay to Do Things My Own Way- Interview with Melanie Buckley Dec 14, 2022

    Do you ever look around and think, "why are they doing that faster than me?" or "why is it taking me more steps to get this project done?" If so, you are absolutely not alone! Sometimes it feels things come easier to those around us and we work so hard for the same goal or result! Right!?

    This is because our ADHD brains need us to show it some compassion and find the way that it figures stuff out best! We need to honor the fact that we are out of the box thinkers and at times things need to be looked at or presented differently so we can fully understand it. More steps, visuals, lists, whatever it takes isn't wrong, but simply your own unique way...that's OK!

    In this episode, you will hear from Melanie Buckley, who is a therapist who works with kids and adults with ADHD. She lives in Denver Colorado and works for a wonderful mental health company called, "Family Care Center." Melanie herself was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 6 and has very personal and professional insite into this topic at hand. She shares her own experience with this feeling of doing things at different rates or in different ways and gives wonderful analogies to better understand and feel more confident in the way your brain learns best! She explains that 2+2=4, but you may it may make more sense that 3+1=4 in your mind. This is a visual of how we can get to to same result or goal by taking different paths. Same holds true for doing a project. You want a wall to be painted blue...Your friend may paint it in two steps and with one paintbrush and you may paint it in 5 steps and use more paint tools to finish it up! Neither way is right or wrong, it's simply unique to the way each of you feel most comfortable and confident gettiing it done!! Malanie is a great resource and you can find out more about this amazing company at https://www.fccwellbeing.com/clinic-locations/colorado-springs/.

    Check out my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list and recieve the latest podcast episode straight to your inbox each week. I also included added tips and resources that may be helpful for you on your journey. You can also snag a copy of my book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." This is a great conversation starter and makes a great teacher gift too!

    Can't wait to be with you again next week! Love you all!

    Are My Senses Really Hypersensitive Too!? Dec 08, 2022

    Abolutely hypersensitive senses can be a trait that those of us with ADHD have! This is also something that can trigger emotional dysregulation or other misguided reactions due to low self-awareness. In this episode, you will start out hearing from our 8 year old friend Geovanne who has a brilliant ADHD brain like you and I do. He shows his vibrant personality and great sense of humor as he shares his strengths of creativity, along with having a strong "sniffer!" I ran with this point he made because I think many of us can relate!

    This episode is meant to ignite self-awareness and conversation around hypersensitivities you may be facing both at home and at school. It's important to name these and bring them to light so that you can find ways to take care of your needs in those hypersensitive situations. Everybody is different and responds well do different tools and strategies. That's why I want to leave you with this as a discussion piece to unpack a little! We can revisit this topic in more detail durine future episodes!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list and recieve up to date episodes with added resources. You can also reach me on my site to submit your own audio or to set up a free coaching consult with me go to www.focusforwardadhd.com. I look forward to hearing from you!

    Love you all!

    Introducing Calm Strips! Interview with the Creators Dec 01, 2022

    Do you even feel anxious in different situations and you wish you had something to do to help your mind and body find calm!? Look no further!

    In this episode, you will meet Michael and Luce who are the cofounders of Calm Strips. This brilliant product sticks on and off of any surface (phone, ipad, desk, etc.) and has texture that helps calm your nervous system when that anxious energy strikes! Not only do they have texture, but also come in a variety of designs, while also offering breathing techniques too! This multi-purpose tool can be helpful during test taking, homework time, or even used to ease those big emotions that can come when stuck in traffic! It's a great tool for kids and trusted adults alike! Michael shares that kids seem to enjoy trading the stickers as well, which is a great way to promote inclusion of the tool among peers. They are a helpful tool that also look cool!

    You can connect with Michael or Luce and learn more about how you can get your own set of calm strips at www.calmstrips.com. This would make a great stocking stuffer or teacher gift!

    Go to my website www.katelynmabry.comto get on my email list and recieve the most recent podcast episode each week with additional tips and resources! And if ADHD Life Coaching is on your radar, go to www.focusforwardadhd.com to set up a free consultation! I would love to dig deeper with you and your kiddos to help ensure you are thriving as you continue find what works best for you and your ADHD brain!

    Movement Helps Your ADHD Brain Grow: Interview with Dr. LaCount Nov 24, 2022

    Did you know that movement actually has the power to help your brain grow and function better throughout the day!? It's true!

    In this episode, you will meet Dr. Patrick LaCount who is a Psychologist from Fort Collins Colorado. Dr. LaCount specializes in helping those living with ADHD explore how their brains are built and how to individually thrive using customized treatment! One thing he is most passionate about is encouraging those with ADHD to get their bodies moving!! He shares how movement releases those endorphins, norepinephrine, and dopamine of course! These joy chemicals not only make us feel emotionally better, but also improve focus, motivation, and productivity, along with memory benefits and overall improvements in executive function skills. He shares the greatest secret about movement and that is the fact that it actually acts like water to our growing minds! We are not only exercising our bodies, but our brain reeps the benefit of getting stronger as well!! Wohoo!

    Movement to start your day, throughout breaks in the day, and/or before an activity that requires focus is a great way to incorperate the joy feeling along with all the benefits of what movement releases to your brain! YES, it is HARD sometimes to get your body moving, especially when you just don't feel like it! BUT, this is when we encourage you to investigate that mindset and MAKE your body move! Your brain will thank you for it!

    You can find Dr. LaCount at www.practicalpsychservices.com where you can learn more about him and his services as well as discover other ways to connect with him!

    Hop on my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list to recieve my weekly episodes sent straight to your inbox with additional tips and resources.

    Happy Thanksgiving to my US friends and I celebrate all of your around the world as I am thankful for each and every one of you!!!

    Love you all!

    Did You Know ADHD is Hereditary!? Nov 17, 2022

    ADHD is a neurological difference that research shows often runs in the family! In this episode, we talk about why it is important to get your ADHD diagnosis so that it can act as a roadmap for how your brain works differently. On this journey you will discover which Executive Function skills are extra tricky, they why behing big, intense emotions, what it means to have rejection sensitivity in relationships, and so much more! Investigating these things allows you to lean into your strengths as you continue to put tools in your toolbox to work through the struggles. The more we know, the more we grow!

    I also share this new and upcoming online diagnosis option. Go to https://get.donefirst/katelyn to check them out. I was honestly hesitant at first, but after talking with founders of this company, I hear the passion and urgency to help people who are wondering if they might have ADHD and want to figure out next steps. They work to better themselves as an online option day by day. After a quick free assessment, you are partnered with a licensed Psychiatrist who specializes in ADHD (these can be hard to find in your area). Once diagnosed, you will be offered an individualize treatment plan. They do offer medication and as you all know, I feel this can be a helpful TOOL given the correct type and amount, however your treatment should never stop there! They offer 24/7 customer care and resources on their site. Please know that different treatment options work for different people, but this is a great way to skip a long line and discover the explanation behind the challenges faced. Please let me know how your experience is with them!

    If you are diagnosed, you can look into more resources at www.katelynmabry.com. Check out my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" as a conversation starter and print out my printable facial expressions as a follow up activity to begin identifying those big emotions. 1:1 Coaching is another option I offer. I am currently booked, but am taking clients come the New Year! Visit www.focusforwardadhd.com to schedule a free consultation and learn more! You were made to thrive with the incredible brain you've been given! I am here for you!

    Love you all!

    How to Respond to a Bored Busy Brain with Dr. Tish Gentile Nov 10, 2022

    Raise your hand if you hear "I'm bored" or you struggle internally with this thought!!? We have busy brains, what can be boring about that;) This is a common struggle that those of us with ADHD brains have because we are constantly seeking that dopamine and when we are low, we feel a deep sense of bordom.

    In this episode, you will hear from Dr. Tish Gentile, who is a doctor of health and science from New England. She is an ADHD advocate and mentor as she shares her personal story of growing up with ADHD and has a passion for helping others on their journey!

    Keep listening as we dive deeper into the hot topic of bordom! Dr. Tish shares her personal reaction to bordom being getting in fights with her siblings, impulsive shopping and more! She encourages listeners to be patient with yourself as you learn to respond best to your brain. The first step is identifying those moments of bordom and how you are in the habit of reacting. If it's with big, intense emotions and unhealthy habits, then look at tools you can add to your toolbox or strategies you can try to discover new habits to form in those moments. Allow your brain to be creative and expressive. Ask yourself, "how can I entertain my brain?"

    You can find Dr. Tish on IG @ truly_tish_adhd... there is a link in her bio to find her blog and podcast! She says to send her a direct message if you have any questions too! Wohoo!

    As always you can visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list so you can get my weekly emails that include the newest episode along with further resources and tips to try! You can also order a copy of my book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" if you'd like another recource for jumpstarting that conversation about ADHD! Please message me with questions or set up a consult if you'd like to learn more about coaching!

    We are on this journey together! Love you all!

    In Your Face! The power of visual tools for your brain Nov 03, 2022

    Do you ever feel like you are in a constant state of forgetting things or unsure of what to do next!? This is because working memory, organizing, prioritizing, and even task switchig can feel tricky for our ADHD brains!!

    This is also why you NEED to practice the strategy and use tools that get visual reminders/checklists/schedules IN YOUR FACE!

    Investigating this area of struggle and discovering which "in your face" systems work best for your brain will allow for you to feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your day.

    In this episode, you will meet behavior specialist Megg Thompson, who shares with us the value of visual support as she shares some great tips and tools to try both in school and at home!

    The big take away to try is a mini-visual accountability checklist to have attached to the outside of your backpack in order to make your morning and after school routine of getting everything to and from school go smoother! This also grows confidence and independence!

    Visit Megg on her website at www.meggthompsonbehavior.com for more resources and to follow her on all her other social media platforms! She creates fun filled content that is super informative too!

    Check out my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list so that you can get weekly episodes sent each Friday, along with other tips, tools, and takeaways!

    Have a great day! Love you all!

    Let's Talk About Your ADHD Journey Oct 27, 2022

    This episode took a turn when my 10 year old ADHD warrior sat at my desk and said, "mom! I want to record an episode on my own!" What started off as a quick audio recording, turned into her taking notes and sharing some of her ADHD journey with you all, along with some tools and strategies that she finds helpful!

    I just had to run with it and turn it into this episode! Validating her voice, thoughts, and feelings is empowering to her and I hope that this episode empowers you to share your journey too! Too often we tie shame to getting diagnosed with ADHD, but that is something we can change! Shame only lives in our minds if we allow it to. The way we present our differences to ourselves and each other will steer self- confidence and self- esteem.

    This being the last episode of ADHD Awareness Month, I wanted to really encourage you to practice that self-awareness of how your brilliantly created brain works differently, so that you can first celebrate the strength while you name and tackle the struggles head on with the tools and strategies that work best for you!

    Again, I know I have touched on this topic, but that's how important it is!! We often need to hear things at least 3 times, for me even more to really comprehend and begin making a change! Let's continue on this journey together one step at a time!

    Sign up for my weekly newsletter on my website www.katelynmabry.com, where you will recieve my latest podcast episode, along with some more added resources!! Please reach out if you'd like to send it an audio clip of your child sharing part of their ADHD journey!!! Kids absolutely LOVE to hear from each other!! Another reason I had to push this episode ahead so your kiddos can hear from my little lady! Have a great day! Love you all!

    Coming up...episodes on things needing to be "in your face" in order to remember them and a fabulous psychologist friend is coming on to share the reality of ADHD and bordom! You won't want to miss it!

    Becoming "Habit Aware" of your Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB) Oct 20, 2022

    Confession time...When I was a young teen, I started picking my eyebrows and eyelashes. What started as a repetitive behavior when my brain was anxious or dysregulated, quickly turned into a habit that I was ashamed of and didn't want anyone to know about. Who else can relate?

    In this episode, you will meet Aneela Idnani who is also a habitual hair puller (suffering from the medical term "trichotilomania"). Aneela felt the shame and confusion of hair pulling as a pre-teen all the way into her adult life. She was caught picking by her husband who came alongside her to come up with a brilliant bracelet called "Keen2" that you wear to help become more aware of not only hair pulling, but also nail biting, and skin picking. You can actually train the bracelet to vibrate when you are in the area of picking or pulling. This is what Aneela calls giving you a "hug on the wrist" as a reminder to take care of yourself in that moment. This awareness is the first step to taking control of this habit.

    Check out more about the Keen2 bracelet and find other fantastic resources on Aneela's website www.habitaware.com . Better understanding these conditions and growing awareness also encourages compassion and a better response from loved ones as well! It's not as simple as "just stop!" This is a journey also that you don't have to travel alone!

    You can alway check out my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list and recieve the lastest podcast episode each Friday with additional resources. Please reach out of you want to schedule a coaching consult or be a guest on an future podcast episode!! I'm here to support and encourage you any way possible!

    Love you all!

    What's in your ADHD Toolbox? Oct 13, 2022

    Have you done a self-assessment/reflection lately of what tools you are using to make your days successful? This might sound like an adult thing to do, but kids need to do this too!

    In this episode, you will first hear a song, sung impromptu, by my 6 year old ADHD warrior! She sings of heartbreak and being on this ADHD journey together in her own sweet way! ADHD can be a challenging journey if its traveled alone and without any tools for success!

    I encourage you to dig into your toolbox to find what you are using that works and which tools you are missing in your day to day life to succeed and thrive!

    Is your working memory a struggle? Do you have reminders set, visuals in place, or post-its in your face to help you remember? Do tasks/assignments feel overwhelming? Then are there tools in your toolbox to break things into chunks (checklists, only do ONE step at a time and celebrate it when completed!) Are you late due to time blindness? Then discover a tool that you can use to help you manage time better (ie: visual timer, alarms, set clock ahead, use Alexa, etc.) Are you completely disregulated emotionally? Then which tools can you use to find your calm? (ie: breathing techniques, going to a calming corner, coloring, fidgeting, get moving in some way!) Movement is fantastic tool that you can pull out to help east all executive function challenges as it releases chemicals that our brains crave to calm down!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list and recieve weekly episodes with added tips and resources! Send me a message if you'd like to be on my show too! I'd love to hear from you! Or leave a review to help others see how this podcast has been helpful to you!

    Love you all! Have a great week!

    Navigating Your Journey with ADHD Life Coach Tyler Dorsey Oct 06, 2022

    Go to www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list and recieve the latest podcast episode each week with additional resources on the topic at hand!

    Welcome back to episode 101! We made it past 100 and I am super excited to learn and grow alongside you all. Thank you for being here on this ADHD journey with me!

    Side Note: This episode runs a little longer because of the extra treat I share at the beginning...

    During this episode, you will first hear my absolute favorite parody "ADHD-"Under the Sea" written and performed by Tye Holderness (Holderness Family Music). I literally listen to this on a regular basis because it makes me smile and I hope it makes you smile too as you connect to the lyrics, feeling seen and heard! Check out the entire music video on YouTube!

    In this episode, you will also meet ADHD Life Coach Tyler Dorsey who shares the number 1 things she wants kids to know about their ADHD and we discuss how ADHD can feel like you are lost in the woods on a journey, wrestling with wild animals, AKA challenges, but that coaching can help lead you on a path to thrive each day as you discover what works best for your beautifully unique brain!

    You can learn more about what ADHD life coaching is at www.focusforwardadhd.com and set up a free consult to find if coaching with me or another specialized coach would be the right fit for you!

    Also check out www.katelynmabry.com if you'd like to order my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD", request info on having me as your child's ADHD advocate for school, or to send me a message sharing an episode topic idea! I always love to hear from you!!! Love and appreciate each of you!

    Celebrating Your ADHD Gifts & Strengths with ADHD Brain Health Coach Brittany Hochstetler Sep 29, 2022

    AHHH! We made it to episode 100!!! Wohoo! To celebrate in a special way, this episode starts off with some of our fabulous ADHD warrior friends who were brave to share their personal strengths and gifts with us!! I always love to hear from my listeners, so please reach out if you would like to send in an audio clip for a future episode!

    You are in for a treat with this episode as you will hear from Brittany Hochstetler who is a certified Brain Health Professional, an M.A. in Positive Psychology, and focuses soley on ADHD. She and her 11 year old son live with ADHD brains too! She is passionate about sharing what is at the heart of getting to know your ADHD brain better and the best thing you can do when faced with the challenges of ADHD!

    You guessed it...she shares how identifying and celebrating the unique gifts and strengths that you possess is a key to growing on your journey! She also shares a great experience with her son struggling with his working memory, but instead of dwelling on that, she celebrates how is a natural leader and salesman! She shares the story of Author, David Pilkey, who wrote the famous "Captain Underpants" series, yet struggled to stay focused in school as a child. It's a story of hope and perserverence.

    You can find Brittany on IG @adhdbrainhealth and update this description with her website once it is up and running!

    You can visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to check out my book, or to reach out for a free coaching consult www.focusforwardadhd.com! I am here for you during all of your phases and stages of your journey!

    Love you all!

    Diving Deep into Emotional Dysregulation with Dr. Carrie Jackson Sep 22, 2022

    Do you feel like your emotions feel like a rollercoaster at times!? That's because they are often on the wild ride of emotional dysregulation! In this episode, you will meet Dr. Carrie Jackson, a brilliant child phychologist from San Diago California, who specializes in the ADHD brain!

    In this episode, Dr. Carrie dives deeper into what emotional dysregulation looks like, how we experience it, and gives a great technique to use to calm/slow down those rollercoaster of emotions! The technique is called the "temperature skill." This is when you take an ice pack, a really cold wash cloth, or a cold bath/shower to calm your big emotions down. The ice cold against your forehead/body will phycially slow your heart rate down and calm your entire body with your mind and emotions following suit. I'm excited for you to hear what other animal does this to calm itself down! Can you guess?

    Dr. Carrie is also a professor at the University of San Diago, as well as a speaker and content creator in our ADHD community! You can find her on Instagram @i.parent.therapist or visit her website www.iparentadhd.com to learn more about her and the resources she has to share!

    If you want to take a next step on your ADHD journey, you can visit www.focusforwardadhd.com to book a free consult call and discover if myself or another coach would work best for you!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, or to reach out if your kiddo would like to be on a future episode!! I love hearing straight from the mouths of kids who are living with ADHD! We are on this journey together! Have a great day! Love you all!

    STOP to Practice Grounding Your ADHD Brain Sep 15, 2022

    Do you struggle with big, huge, intense emotions that effect your mind and body too!? I know I sure do and so do so many of us living with ADHD. This is because it can be super hard for our busy brains to regulate our big emotions in moments of stress, overwhelm, lack of sleep, or other reasons too!

    In this episode, I share the STOP method with you. This is one of many methods to try calming your mind and body down leading up to those moments of chaos.

    S tep away from the situation (physically remove yourself- take a break to practice that pause to take these next steps...)

    T ake a breath that works best for you! I share some options, including, snake breathing, box breathing, or belly/balloon breaths.

    O bserve-Use senses to redirect attention on what you see, taste, smell, see and feel! Or you can hyperfocus on one small thing and think about the details of that thing (ie: A bug on the ground, or a piece of art in the classroom.)

    P roceed- Once your mind and body feel that sense of calm again, you can proceed with what you were doing and repeat the STOP method when needed.

    This is just one of many grounding/mindful methods that you can try! Everybody is different and responds differently to techniques. It's all about trial and error to find what works best for you!

    I also share in this episode that I am now an ADHD Life Coach with a fantastic company called "Focus Forward." You can discover more about this helpful resource and schedule a free consultation at www.focusforwardadhd.com .

    I would love for you to leave a podcast review or visit my website to check out my book and other resources at www.katelynmabry.com

    Please email me if your child would be interested in being a guest on this show! It's a great way to gain confidence and grow! Have a wonderful week!

    Jump into the Deep End of Your ADHD with Life Coach RJ Porfilio Sep 01, 2022

    This interview is a little longer than normal episodes, but everything our guest said was so powerful that I didn't want to cut any of it out! This might be a great episode to listen to in parts!

    RJ Porfilio is an ADHD Life Coach from Denver Colorado. He lives with ADHD and has now started a coaching business for adults with ADHD. Diagnosed at a young age and with a history of working with kids, RJ is the most wonderful individual to listen to as he shares his ADHD journey of how he felt he wasn't smart enough or good enough at times, gives great visual examples (i.e. we are like Spiderman who took time to learn how to use his powers), and gives a beautiful account of how brilliant you truly are as you navigate struggles with trusted adults and lean into your many strengths/superpowers!

    Jump into this episode as you step on the platform to take a deep dive into your own ADHD mind!

    You can find RJ on his IG page (@rj.ilio) with great reels and helpful content, or to schedule a discovery coaching call with him!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD", or contact me about being a guest on my podcast!

    Mindset Check: How to get on the Growth Mindset train Aug 18, 2022

    Let's start with credit to my friend and music artist, Matthew West, who wrote and sang the song you hear near the beginning of this podcast. It is titled, "Never Ever Give Up!" You truly all are extrodinary and at times our thoughts tell us a different story!

    In this episode, we revisit the topic of growth mindset. I discuss how to capture and throw your fixed thoughts in jail, while transforming into a growth mindset train of thought! These visuals will give you something to take away and have a great conversation with!

    Check out my website @www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to contact me with topic ideas or to be a guest on this podcast!

    Tackling New School Year Nerves Aug 04, 2022

    Raise your hand if the thought of a new school year brings about ALL the feelings?! I know it does for me too! You are not alone! This is something I think MOST kiddos can connect on and those of us with ADHD simply sometimes feel that anxiety at a more intense level and think more often about the unknowns, uncertainty, and all the newness of an upcoming school year!

    That's why in this episode, I will share some things to try to get your body, mind, and emotions ready for the upcoming year. We talk about planning a PREDICTABLE ROUTINE for school mornings to gain confidence getting out the door. Practicing a GROWTH MINDSET is the foundational key to easying those anxious thoughts and replacing them with truth and problem solving strategies in your back pocket! Acting as your own best advocate going into the new classroom is another goal to have. This is something that is gradually accomplished after having many meaningful conversations with your trusted adult about what to expect, how to respond to different scenarios, and IDENTIFY/NAME the many thoughts, feelings, and EMPOTIONS going into the year!

    Parent Note: Please know that every child responds differently and these tools/strategies given are merely those to try out to see if they would be helpful for your individual child. I will do follow up episodes talking more about how to respond to different scenarios when actually in school. This episode is meant to help ease anxiety and promote a peaceful start to your school year!

    Visit my IG account @journey_with_me_through_adhd or my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources! You can now order the newest release of my best selling book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" on Amazon! I recently lost reviews during the rerelase and would appreciate you leaving a review too! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! Love and appreciate you all!

    Boundaries That Help You Love Yourself and Others Jul 22, 2022

    BOUNDARIES are one of those super important topics that we don't talk about enough and often times we have a hard time creating them with ourselves and others!

    In this episode, you will meet my new found friend and fellow mama, Izzie Chea. She is an ADHD advocate/story teller who is raising two boys, one of which is an ADHD warrior too!

    Izzie shares what boundaries are, how you can create them with different people, and in different environments. The takeaway she wants to leave with you all is, "boundaries help me love myself and others at the same time!"

    You can find Izzie on Instagram @izzieandadhd for some great story telling content that will help you feel seen, heard, and understood!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list, order my book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD," or contact me for a free 15 min. coaching consult!

    ADHD Can Hurt Sometimes Jul 08, 2022

    Hey friends! In full transparency, this episode dives a little deeper into mentally, emotionally, and physically experiencing and expressing hurt when living with an ADHD brain. Too often your hurt is hidden and then projected onto those you love the most and then relationships are affected! I bring the statement "hurt people, hurt people" to life as we navigate the different types of hurts and two takeaways of how you can transform from hurt into healing!

    1. Identify and name the hurt you are experiencing and how you are hurting others because of that hurt. Be intentional about taking steps to release and work through the hurt so that you go from stuck to successfully finding strategies/armor that work for you.

    2. Practice forgiving yourself and others. Forgiveness allows you to stop the cycle of hurt to your own self- esteem and confidence. Forgiving others allows you to find peace in your heart and release resentment and anger that may have been stuffed inside!

    I know this is a deep episode, but I think it is super important to have these conversations at young ages so that they can practice healthy habits and break the cycle of hurt.

    Please leave a REVIEW and visit my website @ www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list, to buy a copy of my book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD", or to set up a free 15 min. coaching consult for you and/or your child! I look forward to hearing from you!

    Create, Customize & Connect a Structured Routine for your ADHD Brain Jun 23, 2022

    AHHH! Our ADHD brains CRAVE a daily structured routine, but our busy brains have the hardest time CREATING it!! Some days feel impossible to navigate and this is why getting help to put a structured routine in place is a must!

    In this episode, you will learn all about WHY our brain craves a structured routine and HOW we can help our brains find success in this area of struggle!

    WHY does your brain love structured routines???

    🌟It PROVIDES organization and predictability, which helps us regulate emotions and feel more externally in control in our environment. 🌟It PREVENTS more frequent conflicts. The predictability helps us find more success in coping with stress and anxiety! 🌟It PROACTIVELY builds skills and habits which makes our busy brain so happy to experience success in those skill and habit areas (chores, activities, meals, etc.) HOWEVER executive function challenges need to be taken into account and accommodations may need to be made in this process of growing more independent in some skills… 🌟It PRODUCES more confidence and improves self-esteem as you can continue to set you kiddo up for success within a structured routine! Plus, if it’s a family affair, they don’t feel singled out!🙌🏽❤️ HOW can you help your brain create a structured routine? 🌟CREATE a daily schedule of events (prepare a predictable plan…limit choices and break big activities into smaller, more manageable things/tasks to do.) 🌟CUSTOMIZE it to you and your child’s need. Include brain breaks, movement activities, visuals, visual timers, even time for being spontaneous… 🌟CONNECT: Continue to check in and connect with your child and self-check if there is a need for flexibility or a need to include what our brains also crave…INTERESTS, NOVELTY, URGENCY, or even a dose of DOPAMINE!!

    You will hear about all this and more when you listen in! Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list, order a copy of my book, or even reach out and share a topic idea! I am also always looking for kiddos to share on the podcast too! I would love to hear from you!

    It's Cool to Stand Out: The battle of wanting to "fit in" Jun 10, 2022

    " Why fit in when you were born to stand out!" Dr. Suess was on to something with this quote! Too often being "different" is tied to a bad thing and ALL kids struggle with the desire to just want to fit in with their peers. This challenge is greater for those of us with ADHD, because many kids and adults put on masks and try to cover up their unique traits and tendancies to be liked by others.

    In this episode, I share my own personal experience of trying to fit in as a kid and then you will hear from 10 and 12 year olds who share their experience with trying to fit in and practicing ways to stand out! This is a great conversation opportunity!

    Being your true self will attract authentic/real friends and allow you to gain confidence in the unique way you have been created! Letting your true self shine through your gifts, strengths, traits, and abilities is when you will experience real joy in life with people who get you or love you for who you are!

    Go to www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list! Please contact me with any future epidsode topics or to share a part of your child's ADHD journey.

    Time Management & Learned Confidence with Dr. Kojo Sarfo Jun 02, 2022

    A FEW NOTES: Please forgive my audio quality as I experienced difficulty with my microphone this episode, but wanted you to hear from Dr. Kojo! Also, this is a longer episode that you may want to listen to in two parts. Lastly, I have been doing every other week due to family struggles, but I will be starting up with every week again after this week! Thank you all for being here and for listening! I hope it is helpful!

    You guys are in for a treat with this episode!! We have the pleasure of hearing from Dr. Kojo Sarfo, who is a mental health nurse practicioner, a psychotherapist, and a social media content creator with over 2 Million followers across his platforms! He creates relatable and educational videos and skits for all to enjoy. Dr. Kojo not only works with individuals with ADHD, but he also lives with an ADHD brain that he is learning about right alongside all of us!

    In this episode, you will hear from Dr. Kojo about this struggle with time management and how it effects all areas of his life. He then shares some tools and strategies he puts into place to help with that battle. He also shares his strength of getting things done under pressure and being able to connect with others who have challenges like he does. All of his insights, knowledge, and experience he shares is so valuable.

    You can find Dr. Kojo Sarfo primarily on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. His handle is @drkojosarfo.

    Check out my website at www.katelynmabry.com to schedule a FREE coaching consultation, to grab a copy of my book, or to get on my email list for more resources!

    Let's Learn About ADHD Medication: Interview with Pharmacist, Michelle Lum May 19, 2022

    WARNING: I know this can be a tricky topic, but I think it's important for kids to hear. This episode is simply meant to be informational and act as a conversational guide, if medication is a route you are choosing to take.

    This interview is not promoting medication. It does simplify the explanation of what ADHD medication is used for, while also taking any shame out of it, and allowing you to gain knowledge about how it works.

    You will hear from Pharmacist and fellow ADHD brain, Michelle Lum. She gives great visuals and explanations of what ADHD medication is and how it can be one piece of armour one can use in environments that are not condusive to your uniguely wired brain!

    Note: This is a 10 minute episode, so you may want tolisten to it in parts!

    You can find Michelle at www.michellelum.ca

    You can also check out my book, get on my mailing list, or book a free coaching consultation at www.katelynmabry.com

    Why Do I Put Things Off?! The battle of procrastination May 07, 2022

    ADHD and procrastination go hand in hand! This is because when we are faced with a task to do, there are a lot of executive function skills needed to start, carry out, and complete that task! There is also the overwhelm factor, avoidance due to fear of failure, or even the mere fact that the task at hand is super boring to our brains!!

    In this episode, we will talk about "why" we procrastinate and some steps to take to move from procrastination to productivity!

    1. Setting visual timers

    2. Breaking tasks into bite size pieces

    3. Self-advocate for interests, novelty, urgency, and doses of dopamine.

    The biggest takeaway is having a conversation about what you procrastinate about and how you can best help your brain battle that tendency to conquor the tasks ahead! What steps do you need to practice in your home or at school to tackle procrastination head on?

    Sign up for my upcoming newsletters for more resources at www.katelynmabry.com

    Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to share episode topic ideas or if your child would like to share on this podcast!

    ADHD & All or Nothing Thinking Apr 28, 2022

    Do you hear a lot of " I can't" or "I always" or I'm not good at..." Often times our brains can go to the extreme and hang onto the negative! This all or nothing thinking can take you down a slippery slope of fixed negative thoughts that leave you in a bad place mentally and emotionally! That's no fun!!

    In this episode, you will hear a skit from actor and fellow ADHD brain Connor DeWolfe who gives examples of what it looks like to live with an all or nothing thought process! You will then learn what all or nothing thinking is and how to combat it with three steps to put into practice!!

    1. Identify what is really true.

    2. Define what your success looks like.

    3. Make bite size goals.

    The key is to practice these things in all sorts of all or nothing thinking scenarios to exercise your brain to see the silver lining and find hope in those areas of frustration.

    I am still looking for friends to share part of their journey with us or to give topic ideas for future episodes!

    You can visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, or to message me about a free ADHD coaching consult.

    Tests Do Not Define You: ADHD & Test Taking Apr 16, 2022

    Taking a test has always been a battle for me. How do you feel about taking a test? Growing up, it always made me feel like I wasn't smart enough and it would be so frustrating to feel like I was trying as hard as possible and still the test or even sometimes assignments didn't show my effort! With the testing going on around the US right now, I wanted to share an episode that speaks to the truth that 1. testing does not define you and 2. testing does not determine your capabilities or intelligence!

    In this episode, you will hear my daughter and I attempt to turn "You Don't Talk about Bruno" into a song about testing. She then shares her feelings on taking a test and asks about yours! It's so important to have this conversation to be sure that there are no feelings of shame or lack of self-worth/confidence given a low score. It's also important to find fun and creative ways to practice for a test in colorful ways!

    There is also hope in that each one of you have strengths and gifts that when used to learn something you love, they will lead you through the education you need, to a career you enjoy!

    Please email me if you'd like to be a guest on this podcast, or if you have a topic idea to share... katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    Visit my website: www.katelynmabry.com

    ADHD & Technology Apr 08, 2022

    Our busy brains love technology because it gives us some of the things we crave...It provides a dose of dopamine, it triggers that imaginitive state of mind, and ignites that superpower of hyperfocus as it taps into an interest we have! This sparks joy and even can be a way we find our "calm" at times!

    The problem lies when it becomes TOO MUCH! Too much of anything can be dangerous. It can lead to emotional dysregulation, irritabilty, and can affect our sleep (which can heighten ADHD symptoms).

    In this episode, you will hear from a few kiddos with ADHD who share how they feel when they are on their favorite technology device. I follow up this common thread of joy filled responses with how we can still enjoy technology while also created boundtries and coming up with a plan for when it is used. Creating a fun contract may be a great way to decrease frustrations with established boundries. Being mindful of technology before bed is the last take away I encourage as a helpful tool as we find ways to calm our mind and body down before falling asleep!

    I hope this episode is a helpful conversational tool. Please know that it's meant to act as a jumpstart to finding what works best for your family! Please let me know if you have any questions or share what worked best for you!

    Sending love and support always!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to set up a 15 min free consult for ADHD Coaching.

    Email me directly at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to share topic ideas or if your child would like to share on a future podcast episodes.

    Not Fooling You: Your ADHD brain gets BORED for reasons too! Apr 02, 2022

    April Fools!! For my regular listeners, you may have been wondering if I was going to do an episode this week, but here I am one day late using April 1st as a perfectly good reason to delay the episode;)

    My daughter, Alayna, joins me in the beginning of this episode as we play off of April fools day and talk about how laughter can be a great form of triggering motivation and joy into areas of struggle as well. Laughter gives a dose of dopamine and gives our mind that joy chemical it needs. Layni shares some ways that she embeds laughter into her day. She also admits that she is "always" finding herself bored! I think many of you can relate to that feeling too!

    Boredom is not a symptom of ADHD, but it is a result of our brains neurologically needing more stimulation and entertainment. In this episode I share three ways to combat bordom both at home and at school...

    1. Embed/tie interests into activities. Use fidgets to do math or look up a Minecraft article to get reading time in. General boredom can ignite that creativity that is already a gift your mind has. Tap into that creativity and make up a game at home that includes something of interest, etc.

    2. Make yourself move! I say "make" because often ADHD paralysis becomes a struggle and you don't "want" to move...but getting creative with movement of ANY kind will battle boredom and also give that dose of dopamine that you are low in.

    3. Shorten activities and switch it up! Create novelty in what you do throughout your day. Plan on doing things in shorter time periods (draw for 5 min. Then go outside for 10 min. Next, come in for a snack for 5 more minutes) At school, advocate for changing environments to get work done or encourage teacher to change room around to keep it fresh. Encourage teacher to shorten lesson time periods of presentation as well. I know that can be hard, but super helpful for ALL students. Breaking things into smaller parts is the key!

    I hope you enjoy this episode! Please email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like me to send questions so your child can share their ADHD journey on this podcast.

    Check out my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to order a signed copy of my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD"

    Thank you for being here! Love you all!

    Transition Time: Practicing the 3 P's Mar 25, 2022

    Transitions can be super tricky for your ADHD brain sometimes! Between being pulled out of a hyperfocus, being asked to use that "flexible thinking" executive function skill, and the emotional control required to wrap your "here and now" thinking around task switching can all just feel like too much! Do you struggle with transitions too?

    In this episode, I introduce and ask you to practice 3 P's to make transitions more successful... Prepare a Predictable Plan! The 4th P "practice" is attached to all of our strategies! You can identify those tricky transition times, then prepare by deciding one what will come after that said desired activity. After preparing, you can make it predictible by setting a plan or structure of what will take place first, then the next expectation, task, or event.

    Practicing these P's will encourage self-advocacy, independence, growth mindset, structure, and overall transition success.

    Please send me an email katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you and/or your child would like to share part of your ADHD journey on this podcast!

    You can also visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to order a copy of my children's book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD"

    Painting a Picture of Your ADHD Brain: Interview with 11-year-old Kendall Mar 18, 2022

    If you were to paint a picture of your ADHD brain, what would it look like? In this episode, you will hear from 11-year-old Kendall, who describes a beautiful chaos that would be hard to explain to others! Kendall also shares her greatest strengths, her areas of struggle, and the armor she uses to combat her struggle. She focuses on the working memory battle as she talks about forgetfulness. She also give a great "post-it" strategy that works for her on the days she needs to remember her flute. A post-it on a door is a great tool to use as a reminder, the key is that it is visible or it will be forgotten too!!

    Kendall is a pleasure to hear from as she shares her kind heart for others and there are so many wonderful ways your child can connect with her in this episode.

    Please send me a message if your child would like to share about his or her ADHD journey on this podcast! It's super simple...I email questions, you record on a voice memo, and then email the recording back...the rest is up to me!! Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com if interested!

    Visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to buy my book, or to contact me about a free 15 min. coaching consultation call!

    You are loved and appreciated! Thank you for being on this journey with me!!

    Processing Your ADHD: Interview with 9-Year-Old Oliver Mar 11, 2022

    This episode leads with strengths, while also tackling some of our ADHD struggles. Do you have a hard time processing information? I know I do at times and it can feel frustrating. You and I are not alone as Oliver shares his struggle with processing in this episode.

    9-year old Oliver is so brave to share in this episode. He explains ADHD as a struggle to process things, so then I explain what that means (we will cover some more takeaway tools and strategies for processing in a future episode). Oliver also shares his strengths and deep pressure strategy to find his calm.

    We also revisit the importance of "finding your tribe" of trusted friends and adults to make your ADHD journey that much more enjoyable. He shares how much his mom helps him learn and grow given that she deeply understands him because they share an ADHD brain too!

    If your child would like to share part of his or her ADHD journey, please email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com . I can send prompting questions and/or your child can share what they would like others to know!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to order my book or for other resources.

    I love and appreciate each and every one of you!!!

    Sharing Your Strengths, Struggles and Strategies with ADHD: Insightful interview with 8-year-old Addy Mar 04, 2022

    One of my goals on this podcast is to empower kids to let their voice be heard as an opportunity to gain confidence and self-esteem. Eight-year-old Addy wanted to share her persepective on living with and ADHD brain by inviting her peers to hear about her journey so you know you are not alone in how you think and feel.

    Her transparency and honesty is so refreshing and filled with so many helpful connections and strategies.

    What do your mind and emotions feel like having ADHD? What are your many strengths/gifts? What are the struggles that strike and what strategies do you use that help!?

    You will learn about the "5,4,3,2,1" strategy to calm dawn. This is when you tap into your 5 senses to help your mind and body find calm after getting dysregulated/lose emotional control.

    You won't want to miss all of the wisdom Ms. Addy has to share!!

    Email me an audio clip of your child responding to the questions above if he or she would like to come on the podcast to share too... katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    You can also check out my website to book a free 15 min coaching consultation call or to check out my book for kids, "Hi It's Me! I have ADHD."

    Sending hugs and love to you all!

    Turning "I'm Sorry" into "Thank you!" : Shifting from shame to gratitude Feb 25, 2022

    PLEASE NOTE: This episode is about shifting "I'm sorry" for having a hard time into "Thank you for..." I absolutely believe apologizing is required when you've hurt someone, shown disrespect, or flat out disobey an authority.

    Now that we are clear on that, you can rest assure that this episode will give a fresh perspective on how to shift your "shame filled, self-doubt, and lack of confidence," to that of gratitude and growth!

    Creating these habits at a young age will product more confident busy brains as you navigate through the "oops" moments with gratitude for grace and a chance to try it again another day or even in another way!

    Please reach out if you would like to share about your ADHD journey on this podcast!! Kids LOVE hearing from other kids!!! It's a great way to connect and feel seen, while also taking a step of self-advocacy as you share what works best for your brilliant brain!!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" or to schedule a FREE 15 minute consult call with me if you'd like to seek additional personalized coaching.

    Love you all! I hope you have a blessed day!

    Practicing the Art of Friendship Feb 18, 2022

    "Difficulty with frienships" isn't on an ADHD diagnosis, but it sure is something that many of us with supercharged brains struggle with at times. It can be hard to make and maintain friends. It's not something that often comes natural. Many kids need an adult to facilitate and/or practice the skill of being a good friend, while choosing friends wisely!

    In this episode, I share my own challenges with frienships. You will also hear a few of your fellow listeners share their experience with friends.

    The takeaway from this episode is to continue to talking through and practicing scenarios of how to respond to friends that will leave you learning and growing in the skill of friendship!

    Please MESSAGE ME to share part of your ADHD journey on this show! www.katelynmabry.com

    You can also find my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" on my website as a resource to share with friends so they can better understand how you think and feel!!

    ADHD Isn't a Bad Word: Interview with ADHD Influencer & Entreprenuer Angie Lee Feb 11, 2022

    Angie Lee is a brilliant ADHD warrior who sees her brain as the ultimate gift that has driven her to be as successful as she is in the business she has built. In this episode she shares her unique ADHD journey as well as introduces the fact that our ADHD brains feed off of novelty!

    How can you add more novelty to your environment at home and at school!?

    Angie highlights the "hyperactive" piece of the ADHD puzzle. As we have talked about, we all present this differently and while some experience the hyperactive experience, others may not. In this episode, we encourage and empower those listeners to embrace and celebrate their extra energy and find ways to use it to help you learn new things and excell in life.

    Please note that this episode does not negate the challenges ADHD brings, but it is meant to be a resource for leading with the strengths and gifts that drive your ADHD brain!

    You can find Angie Lee at www.angielee.com where you can follow her in multiple ways! She also has a fabulous podcast for adults called "The Angie Lee Show!" She is as raw and real as you get! Love her and love you all!

    Have a beautiful day and keep being you!

    The ADHD Overwhelm! One Step at a Time Feb 03, 2022

    Feeling "overwhelmed" is something I hear from all ages with and without ADHD! The added challenge when you live with a supercharged brain is that while feeling mentally and emotionally overwhelmed, you don't always have the skill to break down the overwhelm on your own.

    In this episode, I will share what it feels like to feel overwhelmed both at school and in life. I also share a simple, but helpful takeaway that you can try to keep that "ballooning" task in front of you from popping. My takeway hint is "one step at a time."

    Shifting from I need to "try harder" to "I need to try it in a different way" can also easy the stress as you find what works best for your uniquely wired brain!

    I am really hoping some of you are beginning to feel courageous to take the step of sharing your voice on this podcast. If not, that's ok too, I just know your friends listening would love to hear from you! Email katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you would like to share!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to order my book or to schedule a free 15 min ADHD coaching consultion. I would love to be here for you any possible on this ADHD journey!

    Sending my love and gratirude for you choosing to be here with me! Have a blessed day!

    Let Your Voice Be Heard! Sharing your ADHD Journey with others Jan 28, 2022

    This episode is a call to all of my ADHD warriors out there. The #1 feedback I get from listeners is that you LOVE hearing other kids voices!! That's because we love to hear that we are not alone! It can be so hard to share about what you are thinking or feeling, and especially hard to admit that there are struggles. But in this episode I want to encourage and empower YOU to share your ADHD journey... including challenges, successful strategies used, strengths you celebrate, and even questions you may have about your brilliant brain! Your friends want to hear from you!

    Send an audio clip directly to my email, katelynmabry4@gmail.com and we will let your voice be heard on an upcoming episode!

    Thank you for being bold and brave as you share your mind and heart with others! You are truly a gift and I am grateful for each and every one of you!

    Let's Talk About It! Meet two of my kiddos with ADHD Jan 20, 2022

    WARNING...This episode is a raw conversation with my two girls who are diagnosed with ADHD combined type. The sound may go up and down with conversation that doesn't fully depict the life we live with ADHD! This episode is a great opportunity to tune in with your kiddos and have them hear other kids openly and shamelessly talking about having ADHD. Sharing struggles but leading with strengths is our model. My girls share at different levels, and it shows the growth that takes place from newly diagnosed to a deeper level of self-awareness and understanding. This will be a lifelong journey of conversations, trial and erroring strategies, with learning/growth and celebration of strengths along the way!

    If your child is interested in sharing his or her voice on this podcast, please email me directly at katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    You can also find my book, "Hi It's Me! I have ADHD" on my website www.katelynmabry.com or schedule a free coaching consult call for even more support!

    I hope you all have a blessed week! Sending my love and gratitude that each of you have chosen to invite me on your ADHD journey with you!

    What is ADHD Inattentive Type- Interview with ADHD Coach Damon Manley Jan 12, 2022

    There are three types of ADHD. The first is the primarily inattentive type, which we will talk about in today's episode. The second is primarily hyperactive, which we will discuss in future episodes. The third is combined type, which is a combination of inattentive and hyperactive. I have ADHD combined type, how about you?

    In this episode, you will hear from ADHD coach Damon Manley who has ADHD inattentive type. He shares his journey with you and you will learn more about what it means to experience this inattentive ADHD! It may surprise you and not be what you think! He shares his experience with hyperfocus and how it stems from actually maintaining focus on those things that pique his interest, such as sports and video games.

    You can find Damon on his website www.winadhd.com where you can book a coaching call with him or connect with him on his social media channels!

    You can also check out www.katelynmabry.com

    Order my book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" through my website, and receive it signed with a fidget zipper bracelet inside.

    Please send me a message if your child is interested in sharing their own ADHD journey on this podcast! I would love to make their voices heard!

    Living Your Best ADHD Life- Interview with Ryan Mayer Jan 06, 2022

    Living with an ADHD brain comes with challenges, but it also comes with some amazing superpowers too! How do you see your ADHD? Are you trying to fit in or stand out? Have you found your tribe of supercharged brains too?

    In this episode, you will hear from my friend and fellow ADHD brain, Ryan Mayer. He is a performance and mindset coach who is on a mission to help others navigate through storms caused by ADHD. Ryan uses his first-hand experience to help others who are falling short at work and at home. He joins us on this episode to share his own ADHD journey, as well as encourage you to live a happier life with ADHD. Ryan uses empathy, enthusiasm, and education to empower you! Schedule a call with Ryan to see if his ADHD coaching is a good fit for you! www.ryanmayercoaching.com

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to order your signed copy of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" today! All U.S orders will receive a zipper fidget bracelet with the book.

    All international orders need to go through Amazon at this time, while my publisher and I work on how to adjust shipping for signed books ordered. Send me a message if you would like to navigate shipping with me and order a book directly through me! Thank you for your understanding.

    Sending my love your way! Have a blessed day!

    Happy New Year- What will you do in 2022? Dec 31, 2021

    Sometimes it's hard for our all or nothing brains to stick with any sort of "New Year's resolution!" This is why, like everything else, we need to think outside of the box and take a different route to make changes to continue to grow in all areas of life!

    In this short but sweet episode, you will be encouraged to choose a word to focus on or one step to take in the new year! It's super easy to beat yourself up over the challenges you face, but you can grow that mindset and practice training your brain to get stronger! The key is creating healthy habits and keeping those intrusive thoughts away, so you can find joy each day!

    Please message me if you would like to share your ADHD journey on this podcast! It's so important that your voice is heard! You can email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    Check out my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD!" You can order a signed copy from my website and if you order before the New Year, I will send a zipper bracelet along with the personalized message! Visit www.katelynmabry.com to order now!

    Learning About Your ADHD Brain with Dr. Hallowell (Part 3) Dec 23, 2021

    Why is getting an ADHD diagnosis important? So, you can learn about how your Ferrari brain works and then you are able to get the help you need with those "bicycle breaks." Just like you go see an eye doctor if you have a hard time seeing or a pediatrician (child doctor) if you are not feeling well. This is the same idea as finding the help you need with areas of ADHD struggle, as well as interest driven activities and ways of learning new things!

    In this episode, you will hear from world authority in ADHD, Dr. Ned Hallowell! Dr. H is an incredible psychiatrist, who specialises in helping children and adults with ADHD. He has written tons of books, some that were best sellers, and he has played a pivotal role in introducing and driving our strength-based approach to ADHD! He shares how important it is to learn about your brilliant brain, he gives tips on how to start your day, and leaves you with a simple, but super valuable affirmation to remind yourself of..."I CAN!" You won't want to miss this final episode in this 3-part series!

    You can find Dr. Hallowell on his website www.drhallowell.com for more resources and to check out his fantastic podcast called, "Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different!"

    You can also NOW order SIGNED (personalized with your child's name) copy of my book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" right from my website www.katelynmabry.com

    Visit me on IG @journey_with_me_through_adhd or if you are the trusted adult, you can join my FB group called "Journey with Me Through ADHD- Parent Support Group!"

    Love all of you and your brilliant brains!

    Interview with Dr. Hallowell (Part 2)- Psychiatrist & World Authority in ADHD Dec 16, 2021

    HE'S BAAAACK!! You are all in for a treat as this episode is the 2nd of a 3-part series interview with Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell. In this episode, Dr. H shares in detail how our ADHD brain works differently and gives some fantastic tools and strategies too. You will be reminded of the vast imagination that comes with having ADHD, also learning that because of that imagination and attention to so many things, we often miss things that others don't. He also talks about the value of friendship/connection, which also giving wonderful advice on how we need to choose friends wisely and work on not trying to please others to "fit in!" You will hear about this and more!

    In case you missed the first part of the interview (episode 68) please take time to go back and listen as it is chalk full of valuable information!

    As a reminder...Dr. Hallowell is a world-renowned psychiatrist who specializes in helping kids and adults with feelings and understanding how our ADHD minds work differently. He squashes the words deficit and disorder while making it clear that we carry unique traits that need to be managed and great strengths that need to be celebrated. Our racecar brains with bicycle breaks need a breaks specialist! You will learn so much from this New York Times best-selling author who has written 20 books all about different brain topics, especially ADHD. You can find his books and other resources on his website www.drhallowell.com .

    It was an honor to do this interview as he has been on Oprah, 20/20, and many other aired interviews! He also is the founder of Hallowell ADHD Centers in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Seattle! He is one of the first doctors to ignite a deeper understanding of ADHD and the strength-based approach we all need to continue to foster and develop!

    You can also check out Dr. H's newest podcast titled, "Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different."

    I'm super excited to share that I just set up a system with my publisher where you can order directly from www.katelynmabry.com and I will be able to send you a signed copy of my book, "Hi It's Me! I have ADHD!" I would absolutely love to sign and send a book to you! Order TODAY!

    I love each and every one of you! Have a super blessed day! I look forward to being with you again next week!

    Interview with Dr. Ned Hallowell- World Authority in ADHD Dec 09, 2021

    AHHHH! Interviewing Dr. Hallowell has been a dream of mine since starting this podcast and here is the 1st of a 3-part series of interviews with him!

    If you don't know him yet, Dr. Hallowell is a world-renowned psychiatrist who specializes in helping kids and adults with feelings and understanding how our ADHD minds work differently. He squashes the words deficit and disorder while making it clear that we carry unique traits that need to be managed and great strengths that need to be celebrated. Our racecar brains with bicycle breaks need a breaks specialist! You will learn so much from this New York Times best-selling author who has written 20 books all about different brain topics, especially ADHD. You can find his books and other resources on his website www.drhallowell.com . It was an honor to do this interview as he has been on Oprah, 20/20, and many other aired interviews! He also is the founder of Hallowell ADHD Centers in Boston, New York City, San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Seattle! He is one of the first doctors to ignite a deeper understanding of ADHD and the strength-based approach we all need to continue to foster and develop!

    You can also check out Dr. H's newest podcast titled, "Dr. Hallowell's Wonderful World of Different."

    Leave a review to let me know what you think of our interview and the podcast as a whole! Have a super blessed day! Each one of you are loved and appreciated!

    Morning Madness! Waking Up Like the ADHD Warrior You Are! Dec 02, 2021

    Who else dreads the hustle and bustle of many mornings?! Once we open our eyes to start our day, a flood of executive function skills are being called on and that can just put you in a state of overwhelm and cause emotions to take over, going in a downward spiral if we let it! This is where you can make a choice and a change!! You are an ADHD warrior who can find the armor that you can put on each morning to make it run more smoothly and feel calmer. It may be a checklist, reminders and alarms set, a whiteboard with "to dos" written in order and then you get the satisfaction of erasing it when it's finished! Are you willing to identify the areas of struggle that are causing the chaos? Are you willing to create structure and routine that works best for you and your needs? Are you willing to build in time to find your own calm and space to get your mind filled with the dopamine it needs to feel more motivated, more focused, and ignited with a joy chemical that will start your day out in a positive direction?! This is all possible! You will be able to interact with this podcast and come up with your own morning success routine!

    Send me a message at www.katelynmabry.com to share what is working best for you or email me directly at katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like to guest on this podcast or even send me an audio clip sharing part of your ADHD journey!!

    I hope you all have a super blessed day! You are loved and so valued! I love being here with each and every one of you!

    What are You Thankful For? Nov 25, 2021

    Tomorrow many of us are celebrating Thanksgiving! Those of you from other parts of the world, I see you and am beyond thankful for you too! This is a fun episode where I talk with my daughter, who is 9 and also an ADHD warrior!

    We chat about being thankful for the unique way she is wired and she shares some awesome insight and even gives a great resource. She is loving a workbook called, "Thriving With ADHD" https://www.amazon.com/Thriving-ADHD-Workbook-Kids-Self-Regulate/dp/1641520418/ref=asc_df_1641520418?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80195683465658&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583795260707197&psc=1

    You can join in on this natural conversation we have about celebrating what we are thankful for in ourselves and how we are thankful for others! You may even find yourself laughing along with us! I am extremely thankful for each and every one of you!

    Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to contact me about setting up an interview!

    I hope all celebrating tomorrow have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    "The Kindness Machine"- Discovering the Power in Kindness Nov 17, 2021

    Being "kind" sounds like such a simple thing to do, but honestly it takes a lot of practice to show kindness to others and yourself! In this episode, you will hear from Christina Dankert, who is a teacher, author, and mama of 2 kiddos. She will share more about the power of being kind to others and yourself!

    Is there a kindness machine inside of you? If so, what does it look and act like?! How can you show kindness to yourself and others through your words and actions today?! Take time to reflect while you listen and learn the value of kindness!

    You can find Christina and pre-order her book, "The Kindness Machine" from her website! http://Christinadankert.com

    Visit my website if you'd like to schedule a free coaching consultation www.katelynmabry.com

    I hope each of you have a day filled with kindness!

    ADHD Paralysis: "I'm Not Lazy" Nov 11, 2021

    Do you ever think "Man, I am feeling so lazy?" This is a common misunderstanding when you live with an ADHD brain! The truth is that one big battle that we are faced with is something called "ADHD paralysis", which is when we are up against a big task and our mind goes on overload, we freeze!

    In this episode, you will hear from actor and comedian, Connor DeWolfe. I share one of his "ADHD Tips" comedy skits. It will be a fun piece of the episode to listen to a few times. You will find humor, connection, and it will be a great conversation starter too! He mentions "ADHD paralysis" in the skit and that's what I run with for the rest of the episode!

    You will learn how to combat this frozen state with movement, snacks, sunlight, music, and connection. Another thing that Connor mentions is body doubling, which is working alongside someone else! I hope you can take and apply these strategies the next time you are faced with feeling frozen!

    Email me @ katelynmabry4@gmail.com with audio clips or to set up an interview to share your ADHD journey on a future episode!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to set up a free coaching consultation or to check out my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."

    Have a super blessed day! Love you all!

    The Decision Making Rollercoaster Nov 04, 2021

    Does your mind go on a spiral rollercoaster when faced with even the simplest decision!? This is because our brains struggle to prioritize or organize our thoughts around the decision being made!! This challenge sends down a road of shame and discontent as we are left wondering which choice to make! If that is true for you, this is a great episode to listen to! You will hear my daughter share her breakfast battle and her struggle to pick out the right outfit in the morning! Then she asks you if its hard to decide too! I share some tips and tools to use in this decision making battle as you are encouraged to talk to someone you trust, ask reflective questions, and face the fear monster that often creates more of a problem deciding on things! Buckle up and join me on this episode and let the decision making begin!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list, order my book, or set up a coaching call!

    Stay tuned for the upcoming course that is being created for parents who are desiring to stay calm and stop being mad at your child's ADHD challenges! You won't want to miss the jumpstart deals being offered on this course! E-mail me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like details right away!

    Have a super blessed day!

    I Am the Grasshopper! See Me Fly! Oct 28, 2021

    Have you ever said the works, "I want to be like..." or " I want to be normal!?" My question is...what is "normal" anyways and why would we all want to be the same thing!? For ADHD Awareness Month, I am trying to get more creative with my episodes and begin empowering kids voices to be heard! You will hear from 8 year old Cameron, from Canada, who shares how he feels having ADHD. This brave boy confidently tells you how ADHD can be "great and annoying sometimes..." He talks about the "superpowers" that his ADHD gives him too! You will also hear about how ants and grasshoppers are both insects, but are also different in so many ways! We don't want to try to be an ant when we are born to be a grasshopper! Your take away is to talk about or write down what you feel is great and annoying about having ADHD!

    Email katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like your voice heard on a future podcast episode! It's more fun to learn and grow alongside each other!!!

    You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to book a coaching consultation.

    Nature Is a Gift to Your ADHD Brain Oct 21, 2021

    Did you know that the simple act of entering into nature can give your brain the gift of Dopamine and Serotonin, just to name a few neurotransmitter chemicals that our ADHD brain can benefit from!

    In this episode, I talk about these gifts that nature so graciously gives us and the benefits that come with entering into that gift! You will also be invited to play a sound game with me!

    Are your moods swinging, unmotivated, lack attention, have a hard time learning, and experience emotional dysregulation!? I have good news for you! The dopamine neurotransmitter that nature releases will help you regulate those things!

    What does the Serotonin do? This joy chemical releases and also helps with our mood, cognitive processing, overall learning, working memory, anxiety, and even lessens the symptoms of depression.

    These are just two of the many benefits of exploring nature!

    I would love for you to send me your nature stories and how it becomes armor for you to combat those ADHD battles! Go to www.katelynmabry.com or email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    Are you wanting to learn more about how to parent your child's ADHD brain? Contact me for a free coaching consultation. I look forward to hearing from you!

    Have a blessed day!

    Knocking Down the Giant of Overthinking Oct 14, 2021

    Who else is an "overthinker!?" This is soooo common among those of us with ADHD brains, because our minds are constantly in motion and it so easily goes into overdrive! Overthinking can be driven by fear or frustration with some of our executive function challenges! In this episode, we will talk about how our overthinking takes over and feels like a "giant" in our mind! I share the story of David and Goliath to use as a visual for you to imagine using helpful stones (replacing what is wrong with what is right & making fear your friend) with the power to knock down those overthinking thoughts!

    Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to sign up for my upcoming virtual zoom seminar called "Why Mindset Matters with ADHD!" It will be on Friday, October 29th at 11-11:40 CST. The cost is $20 and includes a signed copy of my book, Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" along with a zipper bracelet! The seminar will be recorded and sent out with the notes afterwards. There will be a max of 5 participates enrolled for this round and if all goes well I hope to host more in the near future! I want to keep it personal! I hope to hear from you soon!

    You can also visit my website to join my email list for upcoming events or for more resources! www.katelynmabry.com

    ADHD Awareness Month 2021 Oct 06, 2021

    I want to say "HAPPY ADHD AWARENESS MONTH!" The truth is, it's not the most "happy" thing we deal with most days! This is why I decided to encourage you this episode to intentionally find ways to put in positive affirmations each day to combat the 3 times more negative comments we often receive or put on ourselves! For every negative intake, we need to kindly push back with 5 positive comments, affirmations, encouragements, etc.

    You are more than enough, you are loved, you are wonderfully made to do amazing things with your brilliant, uniquely wired mind. Owning these truths will allow you to grow into the best version of yourself. I know I have touched on this topic before, but it is that important to PRACTICE daily!

    This ADHD Awareness month, I challenge you to adopt daily mindful affirmations and gratitude journaling/proclamation! We can shift the direction of this stigma on ADHD, get rid of all excuses, and be empowered to help others see how truly incredible our minds can be!

    Email me katelynmabry4@gmail.com or message me @katelynmabry.com with any topic ideas or to make your voice heard on this podcast!

    We have a month filled with influential guests, new topics, and fun as we hear from our peers to learn and grow together!

    Have a blessed day!

    Let's Get Our ADHD Brain Started! Sep 30, 2021

    Raise your hand if you have a hard time getting started on a task or something new?! My hand is raised and I am guessing many of your hands are raised too!

    The reason that this is so tricky, is because the executive function part of our ADHD brain struggles with the skill of "initiating tasks!" Yep, you are not alone and this is a common battle for many! We beat ourselves up over getting started on things and that is because we hit a road block in our brains and often are hit with not knowing where or how to start!

    In this short but sweet episode, I share a few simply, but super useful tips of how we can rev our engines and get going on different tasks throughout our day!

    Your hints for this episode are pieces and timers. I hope you are able to put these tips/tools into practice and they help your tasks become easier to begin!!

    Visit me on my website www.katelynmabry.com to subscribe to my email list or check out my book for kids...or email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to set up a free consultation, share topic ideas and let me know if your child would like to have their voice on this podcast! I want to be sure kids feel seen and heard!!

    Have a blessed day! love you all!

    How Water & Food Helps My ADHD Brain Sep 23, 2021

    One of the things we often forget to talk about when it comes to improving our ADHD thoughts and behaviors is our Diet! What are you putting into your body and is it helpful or hurtful?

    This episode, we have Angela Dodge with us. She has been a certified dietitian for 19 years and she specializes working with kids who have ADHD and other behavior challenges!

    We will talk about how water/hydration can be one of our greatest weapons against mental, emotional, and behavior challenges. There are also some key vitamins and minerals that we might be missing and need to ADD. This episode is geared toward adding things to our diet rather than feeling like we have to take so many things out of it.

    Her last take away will leave with you some super food for thought as you plan your meals going forward! Check it out and let us know if you have any questions through email.

    You can check out the courses she mentions at www.nourishedbeginnings.ca

    You can message any questions or future topic suggestions to katelynmabry4@gmail.com or visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

    Have a blessed day!

    Food for Thought Sep 16, 2021

    Food can be such a funny thing! We can love it and we can dislike it, but we all have to eat it! This is why food is such an important topic when it comes to learning more about our ADHD brain!

    Did you know that the food we choose to eat can affect our behavior, mood, and overall emotional regulation!

    It's tricky when one is picky, the texture isn't quite right, or the appetite isn't there due to a side affect of medication. It's easy to fall into a habit of eating easy foods that just fill the body, but too often the food choices aren't helping our minds!

    This episode is meant as a conversation starter to begin talking about what type of eater you are and what is being put in your body each day. There is zero shame attached, only an opportunity to self-reflect, learn, and grow!

    Next week, we will be hearing from two dietary experts (follow them on IG @nourished.beginnings.kids) who specialize in working with kids who have ADHD! They are passionate about helping kids who may be picky eaters, and others who simply need to make better food choices to decrease ADHD struggles and increase daily success!

    Message me to share your child's story and voice as they discover more about their brilliant ADHD brain!

    You can also message me to order a personalized copy of my children's book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD"

    www.katelynmabry.com or katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    Asking Questions is Key to Growth! Sep 10, 2021

    Do you have questions bouncing through your busy brain about either your own ADHD or what you wish others would know about ADHD!?

    This short and sweet episode encourages and empowers you to become better at asking questions as well as practicing those active listening skills. So often we get caught in our own heads and it's hard to see past the struggles.

    You want to move into a strength based approach as you come alongside each other as a family to learn and grow together!

    Featured in this episode is a GREAT opportunity to learn from routine experts in an upcoming "Brili" webinar!

    Sign up now through this "Brili Webinar Registration Link"... https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gBBfjX8PQb6WJ9EUSvT-_A

    You are Your Greatest Cheerleader: The Power of Self-Advocacy Sep 01, 2021

    It can be easy to live inside your own head without others really knowing the struggles and strengths going on inside. This can leave you feeling disconnected, misunderstood, and alone on your ADHD journey!

    I have GREAT news for you! You have the power to be your own best advocate (sharing with others what is going on in your mind, what is driving those big emotional reactions, and give an explanation for some behaviors seen.)

    You will hear from a collection of 3 brilliant ADHD experts, who have grown their own advocacy business for those who are navigating ADHD. "The Childhood Collective" is an incredible resource for you and your child to learn more about your ADHD.

    In this episode, these woman share tips on how to become your own self-advocate in all environments!

    Katie, who is a speech pathologist, shares tip #1: Identifying your strengths and struggles.

    Lori, who is a child psychologist, shares tip #2: Finding your voice and sharing with a trusted adult.

    Mallory, who is also a child psychologist, shares tip #3: Practicing our self-advocating skills beforehand!

    You don't want to miss the details of these valuable tips!!

    You can find "The Childhood Collective" @ www.thechildhoodcollective.com and make sure to follow them on Instagram for some awesome content and more tips! Check out their parent class coming up in the near future too! So many awesome ways to learn and grow alongside your child!

    Visit my website @ www.katelynmabry.com to send me a message about episode ideas or if your child would like to make their voice heard on a future podcast!

    Have a super blessed day!

    Firework Finale of ADHD Thoughts Aug 27, 2021

    Do you ever feel like you have a finale of fireworks going off in your mind?! I sure do!

    Living with an ADHD brain can often feel like a constant firework show! There is beauty in the creativity, imagination, brilliant ideas, and strengths that are unique to you! On the other hand, our mind can take us in a direction that leads us to getting burned by the run away fireworks!

    Join me in this episode while we use this fun visual analogy to bring to life what it feels like inside you ADHD brain. We will talk about how these thoughts trigger behaviors, how to gain control of the firework display of thoughts, and how to refocus on the beauty while fanning the flames!

    We will use the acronym FIREWORK to learn some helpful tools and strategies to try out too! Remember, we are all unique and you need to find what works best for you!

    Check out my Instagram page @journey_with_me_through_adhd where you will find more visual content on this topic and please visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to schedule a free consultation with me!

    If you are looking for a kids book to engage your child and help them feel connected and understand their brain a little better...check out my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD!" Send an email to katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like to order a signed & personalized copy that comes with a zipper bracelet.

    Have a super blessed day!

    My ADHD Brain Craves Routines! Help Me Create Them! Aug 19, 2021

    "Just set up a routine!" Oh my word, I wish it were that easy!! Did you miss me last week?! I sure missed you! This is a perfect example...I was out of my routine as we took a trip to visit family and my podcasting days got all goofed up! Routines are so powerful!!! (Please Note: This is an interview and may need to be listened to in smaller parts!)

    Studies show that following a daily routine helps with our neurological growth, emotional regulation, and overall sense of calm throughout a day.

    Your ADHD brain CRAVES living in a routine world! HOWEVER, our busy brains often fight back and often choose chaos over order. This is when we need to step in and choose to seek help in finding a system or routine that we can make a habit out of doing.

    In this episode, you will hear from Susanne, who is the cofounder of a brilliant App designed to help those of us with ADHD create customized daily routines. Susanne visits with us from Germany. She shares her personal story about the power of routines with her own son and how this Brili App has helped shape his days to be more successful, filled with more joy, and followed by feelings of accomplishment!

    Click on a link below for a free 30 day trial!

    Kids Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/brili-routines-visual-timer/id952895165

    Kids Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=co.brili.routines

    Adults Apple: https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1516036620?mt=8

    Adults Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.briliadult

    I am thrilled to be partnering with Brili in the future to develop some updated customized routines that will hopefully be even more helpful to you! Please share feedback if you choose to use the App so I can relay the insight to the team and they can continue to improve it!

    Please email me questions or suggestions at katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    You can order my children's book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" from my website www.katelynmabry.com

    Have a fantastic day! I look forward to being here with you again next week!

    WHAT TIME IS IT? ADHD & Time Blindness Aug 06, 2021

    Hey ADHD Warriors! Do you struggle with time passing by? If so, you are not alone! It's a total ADHD brain thing and it's called, "time blindness"! This episode will help you name it and find some armor to put on to battle it. Time blindness can affect so many areas of our life if we don't intentionally practice different ways to manage our time that works with our unique mind!

    We talk about visual timers (there are so many versions that you can look up on amazon) and encourage the use of alarms and reminders on different devices or visible writing that is easily seen in your daily routine!

    The key is to keep it accessible and visual, break things into chunks of time, and give yourself grace when you do goof up on time! We need to forgive ourselves and have confidence in knowing that we can make little changes until we find a time management system that can be helpful for you individually! And we will still mess up, which is ok, because tomorrow is a new day!

    Email katelynmabry4@gmail.com for a free coaching consultation and visit www.katelynmabry.com to check out my children's book, " Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" and to find more resources.

    Have a super blessed day! Love you all!

    It's True! I Have ADHD Just Like You Jul 29, 2021

    Happy 50th episode everyone!! Thank you all for being here and for continuing on your ADHD journey with me! I thought it would be fun to bring my parents on to share and give you a glimpse into how I presented my ADHD as a child. I hope you will connect, learn, and better understand how our ADHD can look the same and different! Do you have a routine in place? Do you use visuals? You will soon learn that having an individualized routine in place was a game changer for me and it could be for you too!

    Send me to message to share what routines work for you, or send any questions you might have about creating a routine in your unique environments!

    Please email katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, or to schedule a free consultation if you are looking for an ADHD coach to work with! I look forward to hearing from you!

    Thank you for listening!!:)

    What Is Stimming & Why Does My ADHD Brain Like That?! Jul 22, 2021

    The term "stimming" is short for "self-stimulatory behaviors" and is referring to the repetition of physical movements, sounds, words, or objects. EVERYONE, regardless of brain type, has a tendency to stim when put in a situation of fear, anxiety, or stems from boredom. It's more common for those of us with ADHD brains to present "stimming" more frequently and with more intensity because of the way that our busy minds are wired. In this episode, you will hear from neuropsychologist, Dr. Kristin Wegner, who will share both her expertise in stimming behavior and her personal experience with it growing up. She was recently diagnosed with ADHD as an adult and she now diagnoses and works with kids who have neurodivergent minds through her play method. She is the award winning offer of the children's book series titled, "Brody the Lion". In this book series, you will also meet characters within each book that has ADHD and other differences. Kristin is extremely gifted at speaking to children and you will love hearing all that she has to share! You can find her on Instagram @brody.the.lion or www.brodythelion.com.

    There are different types of stimming behavior, including visual, verbal, auditory, taste & smell, tactile (touch), physical movement (vestibular: Repetitive action that has to do with balance (spinning, rocking) or proprioceptive: Spatial awareness and control *throwing items, pacing, jumping). The encouragement in this podcast is to become more self-aware of your "self-stimming" behavior, so you can identify if it's safe to continue doing and/or if it is something that needs to be investigated so that we aren't causing harm to yourself or others.

    My friend Antonio, from Australia, shares his take on his own verbal stimming. I hope that hearing from a peer will help remind you that you're not alone and that we are an ADHD tribe here to support and encourage each other!

    If you'd like to share some of your ADHD journey, please email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, or to schedule a coaching consultation.

    We Are an ADHD Tribe Jul 14, 2021

    This episode is a shout out to all of my ADHD warriors listening to encourage and empower you to share what works well for your busy brain?! You will hear from our friend Bobby in this episode, who shares how he puts on the armor of a "positivity officer" to combat the negative thoughts in his head. There are so many internal struggles going on that we need to find tools and strategies for to grow in those areas. Even though we all have ADHD brains, they also all work differently, in their own special way. This is why, as a tribe, we need to work together to give one another armor to try on in different areas of struggle. Is it keeping your room clean? Is it remembering to do something? Is it finishing something you've started? Is it trying not to explode when something doesn't go your way? Is it making a decision or even making and maintaining friendships? So many areas that we can continually be working on! This is my call out to you to share your heart, your mind, and your creative ideas of what works well for you when faced with a struggle. It's also an opportunity to simply reach out and share your struggles so that you can release them, share your voice and in turn help others know they are not alone! In turn, you will feel more connected and together we can change the face of ADHD! Who is with me!?

    Please email me directly at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to share an audio message or to set up an interview! You can also find more resources on my website at www.katelynmabry.com

    I look forward to hearing from you soon! Have a great day!

    Practice Makes Progress Not Perfect: ADHD and Perfectionism Jul 08, 2021

    "Practice makes perfect" has always been a phrase that drives me bonkers because it's just not true!!! NO ONE is or ever will be perfect! We all make mistakes and then are faced with the choice of how to respond to our mistakes!

    Who else here struggles with perfectionism? You may even have it and you don't even realize it's a struggle! Often times kids are asked to "try harder" or told that they are making "careless mistakes" and over time, this can lead to becoming a perfectionist because of fear of failure or simply not wanting to make a mistake and upset someone. In this episode, you will hear from Patricia Sung, who has ADHD like we do and she is on a mission to help other mamas with ADHD through her podcast titled, "Motherhood in ADHD."

    You may be wondering why she's on a podcast for kids with ADHD and the answer is simple...she was a teacher for 7 years to kids from grade 4th-7th and has a passion for sharing her own journey through childhood with ADHD. One of her biggest challenges has been battling being a perfectionist. She shares about the kind of armor she found helpful as an ADHD warrior and uses a great visual of becoming a scientist as we face new things!

    You can find Patricia at www.patriciasung.com to learn more about the support she offers and resources she provides.

    You can visit www.katelynmabry.com to message me about being a guest on this podcast, give topic ideas, or just share how this podcast has been helpful to you!

    Thank you and have a great day!

    I am an ADHD Warrior Jun 30, 2021

    I had a few avid listeners ask me to talk about being an ADHD warrior more! This is what sparked this episode. In this episode, you will be encouraged to identify the struggles that may need armor (tools and strategies) applied! This is something that was touched on in past episodes, but the most important piece of armor we can put on is actively thinking (metacognitive thought) about which areas of executive function are struggling the most and brainstorm armor that could be used to fight the battle in those areas! This is a episode meant for empowerment and encouragement to take this step before we move into applying more specific tools and strategies to our lives! This is where kids and trusted adults come together to lay a nice solid foundation to build on and grow from!

    Send a message now to www.katelynmabry.com if you would like your story heard, strategies shared, or to give ideas for future episodes! This can be done through an interview, or you can submit a voice recording that I can tie into future episodes! Thank you for listening and have a great day!

    ADHD & Hypersensitivity (Part 3) Jun 24, 2021

    Here we are on the final part of our series on ADHD and hypersensitivity! Please listen back to the other two episodes if you haven't yet so that you can get the full gift of what Lafaya has to offer!!

    So many of us experience hypersensitivity in all sorts of ways, yet we don't identify it for what it is and then it goes untreated. This is a team effort as we walk through the FURR steps alongside each other and learn to "find your calm", "understand your read truth", "respond to your true intentions", and today we are going to talk about "recognizing and celebrating the small steps of improvement in the process!"

    There are a few friends on this episode who share what their hypersensitivities look like, so that you know that you're not alone and that many others need to "activate their FURR power" too!

    You can find Lafaya at www.lafayaway.com for more resources, or she would love to have you email her questions or comments directly to lafayamft@gmail.com.

    You can visit www.katelynmabry.com for additional resources or to set up a free coaching consultation to see if I would be a good fit for your child and family to work with.

    ADHD and Hypersensitivity (Part 2) Jun 17, 2021

    Please note: This episode will be even more valuable if you listen to it alongside your child so that great conversations can come out of it!

    We are back for part 2 as we talk about the next step in the "Lafaya Way" method of becoming our best hypersensitive selves and RESPONDING in helpful ways. Please listen to (part 1) first, so that this episode will make even more sense! FURR is our acronym that we are are learning about and we previously talked about "finding our calm" (which means much more then just the phrase), and "understanding your real truth." This episode covers the first "R", which is to "Respond with your truest intentions." Lafaya does a great job giving examples of what this looks like in a child's world and how trusted adults can also come alongside and benefit from this strategy as well!

    You can find Lafaya at www.lafayaway.com for more resources!

    Please visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com to order a signed copy of my book, contact me for a free consultation, or request to be a guest on the show! I look forward to hearing from you!

    ADHD and Hypersensitivity (Part 1) Jun 10, 2021

    Please note: This longer episode is an interview and may need to be broken up into parts to be listened to, retained, and experience valuable mid-session conversation with.

    Do you struggle with some sort of hypersensitivity either physically, emotionally, or both? If so, you are definitely not alone! It is very common for those of us with ADHD to experience hypersensitivity on some level. In this episode, you will hear from expert Lafaya Mitchell, who has been a licensed therapist for 20 years and continues to counsel children and families regarding how to face hypersensitivity. She explains what being "hypersensitive" actually means and she uses a model that she developed "The Lafaya Way" to help those who struggle with hypersensitivity. Today she will share the first two parts of that model. The first is to "Find your calm", and the second is to "Understand your truth." Come join us as we discover how to put these first two steps into practice!

    You can find Lafaya, her books, and all of her other resources at www.lafayaway.com

    You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for coaching opportunities and more resources as well.

    Let's Celebrate Our Gifts Jun 03, 2021

    Too often, the challenges of ADHD are highlighted and focused on. This episode is going to flip the script and hone in on some of the many gifts that come with having an ADHD brain. The main gift that's talked about is the fact that those with ADHD are great at "thinking outside of the box." To make it a more appealing visual, I came up with the concept of being an "out of the ball pit thinker"! Those colorful balls that both rest in and pop out of a ball pit when being played in makes for a great analogy of how our ADHD minds are drawn to the balls outside of the pit that are filled with creativity, innovation, imagination, and go off course to do things in a different way! I hope this fun visual is a great conversation starter for you all and I hope that you can add to the list of strengths shared as well. Together we can educate, empower, and encourage our kids to move mountains with their amazing minds!

    Please send me a message if you or your child would like to share a topic idea or be a guest on a future podcast! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com

    Light Up Your Friendships May 27, 2021

    Have you ever heard the term, "you are who you hang with?!" This is something my parents said to me when I was young and it is something I often think about when choosing who to spend time with and energy on. Friendships can be so valuable, but also can be a source of pain for many. Especially those of us who have ADHD and may struggle with deep seeded feelings of rejection, or just having a hard time making and maintaining friendships. This is when we need to stop and ask yourself, who are the people in my life who I am trying to be "friends" with?

    In this episode, we will explore the idea of identifying types of friends using the visual of a stoplight. This green light, yellow light, red light analogy helps us identify who is safe, which relationships need caution/boundaries, and those we may need to stop spending time with and energy on.

    Categorizing also helps to paint a picture of the types of friends we should be seeking out. For parents, it's helpful to identify which types of friendships to facilitate and encourage.

    Please message me and let me know if this visual is helpful and if you have any other questions or topic ideas to cover in future episodes.

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or if you'd like to set up a free consultation. Have a super blessed day!

    Let's Understand Our Brain and Find Our People! May 20, 2021

    Please Note: This is a longer episode because it is an interview and it may require a mid-episode brain break or turn it into a two part series to listen to at different times!

    That is one thing I understand about my brain, that I need tasks broken into smaller parts to find success in completing them! Is this how your brain works too?! In this episode you will hear from ADHD Specialist, Donna Giachino, who also practiced speech and language pathology for 25 years. Donna lives in Vancouver, Canada and was also diagnosed with ADHD later in life. She is now extremely passionate about educating others about understanding their ADHD brains! We discuss how understanding our brains is a foundational key for growth, along with "finding your people" or support system. We also talk about what neurodiversity means and how we can use it to help others understand that all of our brains work differently. Donna shares some great visual analogies in this episode, and you can also find her incredible content that so many learn from and enjoy on her Instagram page @adhd_understood.

    Please send me a message on my website, www.katelynmabry.com to share how this podcast has been helpful to your child, to give topic ideas, or to be a future guest on the podcast! We are on this journey together!

    Talking Back to Your Inner Script May 13, 2021

    We ALL have an inner script. Those with ADHD have a continual conversation going on inside our heads that can go south fast if we allow it to!! This episode we are going to talk about taking your thoughts captive, seeking evidence, and talking back to those thoughts so that the negative script in your mind can be flipped and truth can reveal positive thoughts. This is a topic that we will keep coming back to from time to time, because your thought life drives actions/behaviors and habits. Practicing mindfulness and learning to manage thoughts will create a foundation for future tools and strategies to be successful, while also growing confidence and self-esteem.

    I'd love to hear feedback on this topic and please share any questions, comments, or future topic ideas you may have. Please visit me at www.katelynmabry.com

    How Fidgeting Helps Your ADHD Brain! May 06, 2021

    "Mom! I need more fidgets to trade at school!" Are your kids into collecting and trading fidgets too?! Don't let this fad fool you! Fidgeting is not only a form of entertainment, but also holds extra value for those of us with ADHD. That hand/body movement releases two chemicals called, norepinephrine and dopamine! These are chemicals that our mind and body crave to regain focus and maintain concentration! In this fun episode, you will hear from my daughter, Alayna, who shares her fidget stash with you and talks about how the fidgets help her not only mentally, but emotionally as well. We look forwarding to hanging out with you to talk all about fidgets! What's your favorite way to fidget?

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to send a response to this question, give topic ideas, or share your personal journey with us!

    You Are Not Alone! Other Kids Have ADHD Too! Apr 29, 2021

    One of the first questions my daughter asked me after she learned that she has ADHD was, "mom, do other kids have ADHD too?" To which I replied, "they sure do!" One of the best gifts we can give our kids is to help them know they are not alone by letting them hear that other kids are going through similar struggles and have many strengths! This episode will be a great first step in this direction. You will hear from our 9 year old friend Isaac, who is an incredibly talented baseball player, a math wiz, and lives with an uniquely wired ADHD brain too! He shares his experience from getting diagnosed, through some of his challenges, and even gets goofy with us! Thank you Isaac for being so brave to share your story!

    Please send a message if you would like your story heard, or have a topic that you would like talked about on a future episode!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to get in touch or find more resources, including my book, " Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."

    The "Studying Tools" Science Experiment Apr 22, 2021

    NOTE: This episode will be most valuable if an adult and child listen together and maybe even listen in sections and then pause to discuss!

    AHHH! Is schoolwork a challenge to complete? Do tests feel impossible to study for? If so, you are not alone! In this episode you will meet fellow mama, Julie Catalano, of two ADHD boys, who shares with us her journey and discovery of how her kids learn different and ways to help them in their unique way of learning and retaining information. We talk about the power of partnership between a trusted adult and child, as well as dive into a few fun ways to make studying feel less stressful and more successful!

    Here are a few take away points...

    1. Connect and collaborate so that it's a team effort to find what strategies work best!

    2. Break assignments, study cards, or any sort of work into bite-size, manageable pieces (This needs to be customized to the needs of your child!) When we feel overwhelmed, we shut down.

    3. Think in colors! Buy multi-colored post-its, highlighters, or colored pencils to stimulate the brain and sort out important info in a colorful way.

    4. Take brain breaks! We did not specifically cover this, but it is super important to get moving in between study times (every 10 min.)

    Become a scientist as you try one tool at a time as an experiment! Figure out if it works, and if not, make ONE change and try something new!

    Julie is an Engineer and has a passion for science and math, but an even bigger passion for find what works best for her boys amazingly unique minds! You can find her at www.studytoolsbyjules.com

    You can contact me through www.katelynmabry.com if you and your child would like to share your ADHD journey on a future podcast. You can also find my book for kids called "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD!" Please message me if you'd like a personalized copy sent!

    Taking Care of Your ADHD Brain During Pandemic Times Apr 15, 2021

    This episode should have been recorded sooner as I know this topic will resonate with so many who are feeling paralyzed both mentally and emotionally by this Pandemic time period. In this episode you will NOT hear me talk about any political views or really any topic other then the mental and emotional health of your child! This is a great conversation starter as many kids with ADHD struggle in silence because it's hard to put the thoughts and deep emotions into words. There are a few tips to try and words of affirmation shared. Please message me if your child would like to be on my future episodes or if you'd like to share any topic ideas!! We are all on this journey together!

    Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to schedule a coaching session or to order the book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."

    Finding Contentment With a Busy Brain Apr 08, 2021

    I feel it's safe to say that it's hard for many of us to find contentment in the society with live in. It's especially tricky for those of us with busy, adventure seeking brains! Spring break in Texas, visiting family, gives this episode a fun twist as you'll hear from my daughter and her two cousins on the topic of contentment! Please use this audio as an opportunity to spark a contentment conversation that will leave you more aware and on the road to finding more joy in those undesirable situations.

    Message me @www.katelynmabry.com to learn more about ADHD coaching, or to order a signed copy of my children's book called, " Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."

    Thank you for sharing in this journey with me! I love having you here!!

    Money, Money, Money! How Does My ADHD Mind Manage It? Mar 31, 2021

    Have you had a conversation about money and how to manage it? This can be tricky for our ADHD brains sometimes. Our struggle with organization, impulsivity, working memory, and procrastination can cause a need for intentional systems/practices to be put into place in order to grow in this area! In this episode, you will meet mother/daughter duo, Yakini and Reyna from @adhdlove2020, who will share their money managment journey with us. The bottom line is that we need to raise awareness, create a plan together, and use day to day opportunities to practice. You need to find a system and practice that works best for you and your child. Together, we can learn to give, spend, and save in a wiser way!

    You can find Yakini @adhdlove2020 on all social media platforms or find merchandise @adhdlove2020.com.

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com to connect with me about coaching, get your child featured on an episode, or find other resources.

    Facing The Imposter Head On Mar 25, 2021

    Have you ever heard of Imposter Syndrome?! So many of us struggle with it and never knew it had a name! Imposter Syndrome is when we have feelings of self-doubt, insecurities, and fear of being a fraud! These feelings have underlying thoughts that can hold us captive and prevent many from reaching their full potential in life. Often Imposter thoughts lead to giving up too soon, questioning worth, and feeds into perfectionism. In this episode, we will face those Imposter Thoughts head on! Let's identify the thoughts, talk back to the thought, and replace it with that which will build us up and lead in the direction of growth. Gratitude is another powerful tool that can be used. We will hear from three friends who will be sharing their personal imposter thoughts and how they combat them! Let's continue to lay that foundational mindset so that we can grow in so many more areas of struggle and strength!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or send me a message if your child is interested in having their voice be heard on a future podcast! We are all in this together!

    ADHD and the Reading Battle (Part 4): Reading and Writing Go Hand In Hand Mar 18, 2021

    For the final part of this series, we are going to talk about how reading and writing are best friends and how they work together to improve one another! You will hear from our friend Tali from the UK again as she shares her writing experience. Nature is introduced as a fantastic writing tool as research shows the amazing benefits of taking a brain break in the greenery to improve concentration and ignite interest, ideas, and inspiration to both write and read! Journaling is also encouraged to be used as a tool. Any practice makes progress and journaling allows you to read your own writing which highlights patterns of writing and is proven to improve reading fluency! Please note that if you are noticing that your child is struggling to make improvements, there are also other challenges that may need to be addressed. I have included a link to a common additional struggle below. Every child is unique and may need different accommodations. Please message me with any topic ideas or if your child is interested in doing an audio clip for an episode. Thank you!

    To learn more about "Dysgraphia" check out...https://www.additudemag.com/what-is-dysgraphia-understanding-common-symptoms/

    You can also visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com. Get your name on my email list if you'd like to learn more about upcoming take-away sheets I will be offering in the near future.

    ADHD and the Reading Battle (Part 3): Becoming an Interactive Reader Mar 11, 2021

    Do you ever find yourself reading the same sentence 5 times just to try to catch what's it's actually saying? I know I have done this too many times and it drives me bonkers. In this episode, you will be empowered to celebrate your unique pace of reading and discover a few strategies to become a more interactive reader. I mention using colorful post-it notes...please know that this is simply an exercise to practice the habit of intentional thinking while reading. This can be used during school work to help with comprehension and is a great tool for studying. Find what works best for you! Next week will be the 4th and final part to our series, where we will dive into how reading and writing go hand in hand.

    For more resources or to schedule a free consultation you can go to www.katelynmabry.com

    The Link Between ADHD and the Reading Battle (Part 2)- Getting Started Mar 03, 2021

    Sometimes half of the battle, for those of us with ADHD, is getting started! The executive function skill of initiating tasks can often be a struggle and you find yourself paralyzed at the thought of opening a book or shut down to the idea of taking steps needed to actually comprehend what's being read!

    On this reading journey, we need to simply continue taking steps to find the tools and strategies that feed into the desire of our interest seeking, passion driven brains!

    In this episode, you will take away a few ways to self-identify where you're at on your personal reading journey and a few steps to take action on. You will hear from a friend of mine in the UK, who is a 9 year old with a brilliant ADHD brain. She shares how reading is a struggle for her and something she does in those moments of struggle! We also talk about growing into interactive readers!

    My challenge to you is to try something new this week!

    Check out www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

    ADDitudemag is another fantastic resource to look into!

    https://www.additudemag.com/adhd-reading-comprehension/

    The Link Between ADHD and the Reading Battle (Part 1) What Is Dyslexia? Feb 25, 2021

    Is reading a struggle? If so, this is the episode series for you! This is the first of a multi-part series, where I interview Elizabeth Hipwell. She is a certified Barton Reading and Spelling Tutor, who specializes in working with kids who have dyslexia. Check out @thedyslexiadigest on Instagram to learn more about our guest. Did you know 30% of kids with ADHD are found to have dyslexia (difficulty with words). You will learn about this unique learning difference and we will begin our journey of finding a love for reading! (Episode hint: audiobooks are a gift)

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources

    Say "Go Away" to the Comparing Creep Feb 18, 2021

    Do you ever compare yourself to others? I know I do! "This person seems smarter than me, that person makes things look so easy!" This is a dangerous road to go down, because that's exactly what it does, bring you down! In this episode, we will talk about how is can be helpful to compare our own brain to visual examples to self-identify or help others understand; however, we need to watch out for the comparison creep that sneaks behind us and becomes a thief who steals our joy, steals our confidence, and steals our self-worth! All of those things are so important to hold onto! We need to tell that comparison creep to "GO AWAY" so that our joy and confidence in our incredibly unique mind can stay!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources

    Getting Organized With ADHD: The Struggle Is Real Feb 11, 2021

    Does everything we own have a home? Has that candy wrapper on the floor served it's purpose? These are a few things we will be talking about in this episode as we discover WHY it is such a challenge for those of us with ADHD to keep our spaces organized and HOW we can try a few new things to make a change. Research shows that when our space is decluttered, that helps our brain develop skills more quickly. We crave order, but have a hard time creating it! Let's find out what works for you!!

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

    Music That Calms Our Body & Mind- ADHD Lullaby Interview Feb 04, 2021

    We have talked about the importance of sleep and we are discovering ways calm our mind and body down. During this episode, you will hear from the incredibly talented musician, Bryan Wisda and his son Cale, who also has an amazing ADHD mind. Bryan created a masterpiece of music called " ADHD Lullaby," that is crafted to help our mind and body find calm. It's amazing how music works to help our busy brains in so many wonderful ways!

    You can contact Bryan with questions at www.adhdlullaby.com

    Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources

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