Journey With Me Through ADHD: A Podcast for Kids

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?

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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

Finding Your Own Calm Reflection Jan 28, 2021

It's fun to look in the mirror sometimes and just be silly, it's it? In this episode, you will hear some ideas shared by kids around the world about what they find calms their mind and body down. I personally use exercise and prayer as my ways to release and relax, but what is it for you personally? This is a time for self-reflection as I ask you to look in the mirror and investigate what helps your own mind and body find calm.

Visit www.katelynmabry.com to message me to share your ways of finding calm!

The Art of Belly Breathing: Interview with Mindset Coach Jessica Brittani Jan 21, 2021

You might think..."I don't want to breath!" But what if I told you that it could actually be fun AND give oxygen to your brain, which would help you to calm your mind and body?! During this episode you will hear from the breathing queen, Jessica Brittani, who will introduce us to a foundational technique, a piece of armor, so we can breath in a way that will help us find calm! My hint for this episode is "birthday!" ;) (Please forgive the sound differences you will hear...I'm still learning:)

You can find Jessica at www.calmandcolorful.com to order her coloring book or set up a consultation with her.

You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com to set up a consultation with me, order a book, or find more helpful resources.

Focus Schmocus! The ADHD Struggle and Strategy For Focus Jan 13, 2021

One of the #1 struggles I hear about when talking to people with ADHD is FOCUS! This is a struggle that rings true for most all of us with ADHD because our Dopamine & Epinephrine levels (chemicals we all have in our brains) is a little lower and needs more power to function at full potential! The great news is that even though we can't force focus, we can create an environment that will help you find success in this area! This episode shares three of many pieces of armor you can put on to become the strongest ADHD warrior you can be when it comes to focus! Here are a few hints: Movement, small pieces, and brain breaks!

Visit my website for more resources www.katelynmabry.com

Investigate the "Why" Behind "What" of Your 2021 Goal Jan 06, 2021

It's easy to throw goals out like candy, but when we are making goals to grow our ADHD mind, there needs to be some investigation done. We need to figure out why we do what we do in order to change anything. In this episode, we will explore this idea. You will also hear from my daughter and her friend who both have ADHD and want to share their goals with you and the steps they want to take to walk toward those goals. I believe in each and every one of you and I'm here for you every step of the way. Let's put on our growth mindset and move towards our goals together.

Visit www.katelynmabry.com and contact me with goals, questions, and topic ideas.

Setting ONE Goal for Our ADHD Brain Dec 30, 2020

This is a short and sweet episode simply encouraging reflection on past episodes. What have you learned? What do you want to know more about? What have you discovered about yourself that you want to continue working on? We are ALL learning and growing day by day. Now choose ONE specific goal that you want to work on in the 2021 year. PLEASE send these brainstormed goals to me through my website.

www.katelynmabry.com.

Next week we will talk about breaking those goals into bite size pieces and how to motivate ourselves to take the steps towards the goal we have set! Practice makes progress! Happy New Year to you all!!

The Power of a Breath and a Break For Our ADHD Brains Dec 24, 2020

As emotions rise high and feel super intense, it feels like we become an erupting volcano; and it feels impossible to keep that lava down! In this episode we talk about two simple, yet impactful techniques we can use to bring that lava down and feel more calm in choosing a "right size" reaction to day to day moments. These two things take time and practice to become a habit, but if done consistently, there will be a newfound inner calm too! The breath and break strategy may look different for each of you and may take some modeling by adults, with a lot of practice, to make progress. Visit the website below and contact me with success stories as you practice these strategies!

www.katelynmabry.com

I Still Can't Sleep! What this does to our ADHD brain and what we can do about it! Dec 17, 2020

Sleep is so important for our ADHD brains (really for any brain), that we are going to continue to talk about how poor sleep heightens our ADHD struggles, and how good sleep gives us the physical and mental strength we need to take on the challenge of focus, memory, motivation, emotion control, and even anxiety to name a few. My daughter joins us again as she sheds light on her sleep struggles, while giving valuable tools that help. There are many great strategies out there, but today we talk about how daily exercise and nightly structured routines are two steps to try.

Visit www.katelynmabry.com to stay connection and learn more.

Why Can't I Just Sleep? The Link Between ADHD and the Sleep Battle Dec 09, 2020

SLEEP! It is something that we all need to live our healthiest life, yet for those of us with ADHD, it's a battle that needs to be won! Let's just say that sleep often doesn't come natural for those of us with busy brains. We have a hard time falling asleep; when we do, then we have a hard time staying asleep. Then, once we finally find our deep sleep, we have a hard time waking up! In this episode, you will meet my daughter, Alayna, who will share her personal sleep struggles along with a few helpful strategies to try. We know that lack of sleep heightens our ADHD symptoms; so in order to combat our struggles we need to be well rested and ready to go.

Visit www.adhdlullaby.com for more information on how to access that music designed specifically to calm the ADHD mind.

The Tie Between ADHD & Anxiety (Part 2) Dec 02, 2020

Welcome back to part 2 as we dive deeper into WHAT steps we can take when we find ourselves struggling with anxiety. My personal ADHD life coach, Jessica Heimsoth, joins us again on this episode as we talk about becoming self-aware, taking breaths, sharing thoughts feelings, and emotions with a trusted adult. Through practice we can find ourselves more calm and responding to "anxious" moments in a whole new way! Please note that children experience anxiety in unique ways and have different levels of need. I hope that this episode is a stepping stone to grow in this area and a new calm is found.

Visit www.katelynmabry.com to find a facial feature printable that can be used to identify emotions and help lead a conversation.

The Tie Between Anxiety and ADHD (Part 1) Nov 26, 2020

Do you ever feel like there are snakes in your tummy? Are your thoughts taking you to negative places that leads you to feel like your heart is racing? These are just a few examples of experiencing anxiety. Research shows that kids with ADHD are 3 x more likely to experience anxiety then a "neurotypical" peer. My personal ADHD life coach, Jessica Heimsoth, joins me on this episode as we talk about what anxiety may look like for you individually and how important it is to first identify it so next steps can be taken towards practicing more calm thoughts. Next week, we will continue with part 2 and Jessica will dive in deeper with what we can do in those moments of anxiety.

Visit Jessica's website for more resources www.everythoughtcaptivecoach.com

You can also grab a copy of my book or connect with me on my website www.katelynmabry.com.

WHY DO I LIE? (PART 2) Nov 19, 2020

Welcome to part 2 of "Why Do I Lie?! It is encouraged for a parent or trusted adult to sit in on this episode, to learn alongside each other. One more bonus "why" is explained and then we dive into the armor both child and adult can put on to battle those fibs and take action in order to help truth find victory! Get ready to put on a belt of truth, helmet of understanding and hugs to gain a deeper connection!

Visit my website to connect, ask questions, or even share some episode ideas at www.katelynmabry.com

To learn more about ADHD and Fibbing, visit "ADDitude Magazine's" website where they have a variety of great resources. www.ADDitudemag.com

WHY DO I LIE? (PART 1) Nov 19, 2020

The goal is to grow to be a person of great character and integrity, and that is why gaining a deeper understanding of the connection between ADHD and lying is so important. ADHD is NOT an excuse for lying, it's simply an explanation of WHY telling a "Fib" is the response of a neurodiverse mind to feeling under stress or threatened, more so mentally and emotionally. This is a two part series that includes the "WHY" in part 1, and the "STEPS TO GROW" in part 2. With impulsivity, distractibility, and working memory struggles to battle, often fibbing becomes a defense mechanism that is used. Let's learn and grow together so we can fight against fibbing and use tools to make sure truth wins!

Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

Also check out the list of resources on ADHD and the struggle with truth telling at www.ADDitudemag.com

Putting on Your Confidence Cape with ADHD Nov 11, 2020

Do you ever find that it's hard to find confidence in your life with ADHD? I do! That's because we often feel defeated by some of the struggles we face. This episode has great news! We can choose a more confident mindset by taking some simple steps that will move us in that direction. Confidence life coach, Kerri Jokala, host of Rockstar Confidence Podcast, shares some great tips and strategies to grow confidence both in your home and in other environments.

Visit Kerri for more resources at www.kerrijokala.com

You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for more ADHD support!

Explaining our Volcano of ADHD Thoughts, Feelings, and Emotions Nov 03, 2020

We are all wired differently, but those of us with ADHD have a uniquely structured brain that is sometimes hard for those with "neurotypical minds" to understand. Instead of keeping quiet about how our brains work differently, let's feel empowered to educate those around us about how our brains like to be entertained and our emotions can act like a volcano sometimes! This episode will challenge you to think about your own interests and interesting ways of doing things based on how your own individual mind works differently. Put that incredibly creative cap on as brainstorming takes place to discover which wording works best for you to explain your incredible brain!

Check out my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to join me daily in my @journey_with_me_through_adhd Instagram community! Let's continue to learn and grow together!

Growing Through ADHD Challenges Oct 28, 2020

ADHD can be challenging on many levels, in many different ways, for each of us individually. If we listen to each others stories, we can hear how struggles can produce perserverance. Our guest, Zachary Staubitz, is a high school graduate from Tallahassee, FL. Although he has faced challenges growing up with ADHD and Autism, he has ultimately grown to break through the struggles with more strength and gain confidence as he pursues a degree in theater/stagecraft. This past year, he's used his brilliant mind to create relatable memes all about ADHD to help spread awareness, connection, and understanding. When we live with transparency, we can experience transformation of the way we few ourselves and others around us. We thank Zach for sharing his story so openly, so we know that we are not alone, feel encouraged, and feel empowered to do anything you set your mind to.

You can find Zach's Meme page @theadhdmemes on Instagram or Facebook.

Also check out my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

ADHD with "Rejection Sensitivity" Oct 22, 2020

Do you feel easily rejected by a friend, family member, or even someone you just met and want to become friends with? Does that feeling of rejection feed into obsessive negative thinking that causes beliefs that often have no evidence of being true? Those of us with ADHD often struggle with something called, "Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria!" This is a common struggle that kids with ADHD have and it ties into our deep seeded emotions, but you're not alone and steps can be taken to shorten the life of that feeling of rejection. This episode shares personal experience, and gives three questions to ask yourself when you find yourself feeling this way!

1. What is the meaning behind the feeling of rejection?

2. What is my body doing when I feel this way?

3. How can I learn and grow from this feeling of rejection?

Lay a strong "growth mindset" foundation so other tools and strategies will work, feeling less rejection and more confidence in who you are!

Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources and to learn more about my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD"

https://www.additudemag.com/rejection-sensitive-dysphoria-adhd-emotional-dysregulation/

Discovering the Colors of Friendship with ADHD Oct 14, 2020

Do you ever feel like it's hard to make and maintain friends sometimes? You might think, "why won't she call me back?" or "I thought he was my best friend, but now he'd rather hang out with someone else!" If so, you are not alone. Sometimes our ADHD minds can play a role in the ability to connect and relate to others. There are also times where we are misunderstood by others or we misunderstand how others respond to us. The great news is that we can practice our friendship skills by being self-aware of how our mind is working differently as well as invite our potential friends to get to know our unique minds. Special guest, Kamden Hainsworth, joins in on this episode as she shares her personal insights on ADHD and friendship. Kamden is the founder of "ADHDirectory." which is a great resource to tap into if you are looking for next steps to take on your own ADHD journey. In this episode, Kamden gives a brilliant visual of visiting a butterfly farm. Learn how to take a step in the right direction of growing friendships.

Visit Kamden @kamden_adhd on social media or check out her website www.adhdirectory.com

Visit www.katelynmabry.com to find more resources, or to contact me for a signed copy of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."

Get Rid of the Gunk to Get Out of the ADHD "Funk" Oct 08, 2020

ADHD can come with a rollercoaster of thoughts and emotions that at times lead down a path of gunk, which leaves you in a funk! This looks different for everyone, but in this episode, there will be stories shared, valuable insight given, and some helpful tips and strategies along the way. Get out your magnifying glass as we capture and investigate thoughts, ask questions about them, and find evidence that proves these thoughts true or false. Discover that there is so much peace and calm if we tap into interests and ignite passion. Take this step and you will see that there are great tools and strategies to practice with ADHD.

Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources and to check out the children's book titled, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."

Overcoming the Shame Game: Meet "The Awfulizer" Oct 01, 2020

Do you ever feel like you are playing the shame game in your head? This hamster wheel of negative, self- destructive thoughts often causes us to feel stuck and unable to live to our full potential based on false beliefs we have allowed shame to build. During this episode you will meet Kristen Maher, who is the brilliant author of "The Awfulizer." Kristen shares this creatively crafted visual of what it feel like to live in shame and what steps we can take to get ourselves free from it. You won't want to miss this fantastic tool as she also shares strategies to work through dealing this monster called "The Awfulizer" and become the "Awesomizer" you were meant to be!

You can visit our special guest, Kristin Maher's website @ www.kristinmaher.com to order your copy of her book titled, "The Awfulizer." Let's say goodbye to shame and hello to living a life of confidence and joy in who we truly are meant to be.

You can also visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to join my email list, or to come follow me on your preferred social media platform!

Our ADHD Minds Are Made to Move Sep 24, 2020

Is school in any environment feeling like an uphill battle sometimes? In this episode, we will uncover the internal struggles we often feel, while sharing some helpful strategies that can help calm the mind and make our work feel more manageable. Exercise is proven to help any child become more focused and better able to learn for a period of time. Breaking large tasks into bite size pieces can reduce anxiety and allow for us to celebrate each small success we have. Join me as we continue on this ADHD journey to discover our mind on many different levels.

If you'd like more resources or access to the children's book titled, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." Visit www.katelynmabry.com.

This website contains FREE printable feeling sheets and a FREE lesson plan to use with your child at home or in a classroom.

You can continue to follow this ADHD journey daily on the social media pages. We are all in this together!

A Harsh Word Brings Hurt, but Wise Words Bring Healing: Speaking truth about ADHD Sep 17, 2020

Has someone ever said something about your ADHD diagnosis that left you speechless and sometimes hurt? There are many people who simply don't understand how our neurodiverse minds work and therefore they make statements based on what they think it may or may not be. This episode shares 4 personal examples of things people have said, along with examples of responses that could leave you more confident and the outsider more aware to think before they speak.

Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

The Mindset Mountain Sep 10, 2020

It's easy to get caught in a cycle of negative thinking when battling the struggles of living with an ADHD mind. This cycle does not need to continue and growth can be gained by investigating which direction our mindset is going. Is it a "fixed mindset," believing that it is what it is and nothing will ever change or is it a "growth mindset," which is a belief that with continued practice and effort, using different tools and strategies, growth can be accomplished in all areas of life? Wherever you are at, this episode will help self-awareness, spark conversation, and give an analogy that will leave you wanting to move mountains with your amazing mind!

What About the Last "D"? Sep 02, 2020

Educator, speaker, and author of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD," provides a glimpse into the world of ADHD forgetfulness. Do you ever find that things leave your mind as fast as information is given?! Being forgetful is a struggle many with ADHD have, and there is a reason why! This episode will share personal examples, visual analogies, and strategies to use while traveling on this ADHD journey. Forgetfulness may be something that will never go away, but our attitude towards it can shift. We are soldiers, who need to fight the forgetfulness battle with "armor"/strategies that work for us as individuals (phone alarms/reminders, checklists, visual timers, visual schedules, scaling down tasks given, creating a manageable system and structure for our unique mind to become in the habit of following, and most importantly, find forgiveness and grace in the moments in between when still do forget.

Check out this great article below...

https://www.additudemag.com/my-adhd-forgetfulness-never-goes-away/

Visit www.katelynmabry.com to order "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD", print a free lesson plan and "feeling journal pagess." You can also send a message to share stories, topic suggestions, or if you have any questions!

Journey With Me Through ADHD- Intro Aug 27, 2020

This podcast is designed to speak straight to the heart of your child who may be struggling with ADHD. Hosted by Katelyn Mabry, who is an educator, speaker, reading specialist, and author of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." This will give you a glimpse into all this new podcast will have to offer it's listeners.

Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD Aug 26, 2020

There are a roller coaster of emotions that go along with being diagnosed with ADHD. Educator and Author of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD," Katelyn Mabry will share her own story of being diagnosed as well as give insight into the "ADHD" Acronym. The goal is to make a mindset shift from dwelling on the challenges of ADHD to battling the tough and focusing on all of the strengths and gifts this neurodivergent mind has to offer. Stay tuned as the next episode with reveal the last "D" description and talk about the different types of armor that can be put on, as I follow up on the ADHD mind "feeling like a battle." We can journey together, one step at a time.

Hit that subscribe button if you like what you hear and share comments so that I can answer questions or speak on a topic of interest.

Check out my website: www.katelynmabry.com to stay connected and join my FB group "Journey With Me Through ADHD" to dive deeper as a parent.

You can also contact me through my website if you'd like to special order a signed copy of my book for your child.

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