Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

Latest Episodes:

Inviting In the "Do It Now" Thought and Kicking Out "I'll Do That Later..." Jan 10, 2024

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Who else is guilty of coming up to something and reacting with "I'll do that later." Some say that is just being a "procrastinator" but I do believe that we have some control over this tendency starting with the thought that is driving that behavior. Thought control is one of the most powerful tool we can have as ADHD brains!!

In this episode, I talk about the why behind "I'll do that later." Some explanation is that our brain sees the task as boring and our attention turns elsewhere or it's simply overwhelming to get started and so we simply put it off! Don't fret! Let's practice together!

What can we do!?

Practice inviting in the thought "Do this now, so I can ________(insert your interest) later." Sometimes we have to talk back to our sassy brain to reframe thoughts and create better habits
Create urgency to "do it now!" and put momentum makers into place as needed (5 minutes before dinner, play music, example, "first put dishes away, then play video games."

On a smaller scale, practice "do it now" when it comes to putting garbage in the garbage can, or putting the underware in your laundry basket! Sounds silly, but you totally know what I'm talking about and you can make the change! I did and you can too! Wohoo!

Come visit me on my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, check out my book, my coaching services, and reach out if you have an episode idea! Thank you for being here! Love you all!

Know and Grow Your Potential- Interview with ADHD Life Coach and Author Brooke Schnittman Dec 15, 2023

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Note: This episode is a little longer and can be listened to in parts. The end especially is for trusted adults to hear about a fantastic resource for their own ADHD journey, but the entire episode is a GREAT conversation guide to use with your child!!

Does it ever feel like ADHD is holding you back from your full potential or do you ever feel like, "they just don't get me and do I even understand me"!? If any of these questions have crossed your mind, this episode is for you!

In this episode you will meet my fabulous fellow ADHD Coach and Author, Brooke Schnittman, who shares with us what she would tell her 10 year old self if she could! She was diagnosed later in life and experienced bullying and self-doubt early on in life. Through Brooke's journey she has discovered what it means to not only perservere with ADHD, but to thrive and live life to her full potential!

Brooke is a best selling author and shares with us more about her new book titled, "Activate Your ADHD Potential." This book is not only a great read, super educational, but also takes you on a journey of action steps that will leave you feeling like you are truly on your way to reaching your full potential! You can find this resource and more at www.coachingwithbrooke.com.

You can also visit my website, www.katelymabry.com for resources, snag my book for a Christmas gift, or jump on a free consultation call to see if coaching might be the best next step for you. If I am not the right fit, that's ok! I will send you to Brooke or another trusted coach who will be! We are on this journey together! Love you all!

Let's Stretch Our Flexible Thinking Muscle Dec 01, 2023

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Does it ever feel like your brain is like a rock and you get stuck on thinking about things or obsessed with things going a certain way!? Well I know this skill can be hard for me too, so let's explore it together!!

Flexible thinking is an executive function skill that needs to be exercised and developed for some of us with ADHD. In this episode, we will discuss why flexible thinking is hard and some strategies we can use to stretch that muscle to become stronger! When we strengthen that flexible thinking muscle, that also helps in the area of emotional regulation as well!! Win win!!

So come join me as we discover ways to stretch that flexible thinking muscle...visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, check out my book, and/or contact me with questions or future episode topic ideas! I would love to hear from you!! Have a great day! Love and appreciate you all for being here!! You are never alone on this journey!

Check Out "Joon": A Momentum Maker for Daily Routines- Interview with Dr. Joe Raiker Nov 10, 2023

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Are you looking for an inovative way of engaging your kids in completing the tasks within their daily routine!? Look no further...JOON is a super cool game app that couples virtual quests with the quests of daily tasks!! This momentum maker has potential to spark that motivation you are looking for!

In this episode, you will hear from Dr. Joe Raiker, a psychologist who specializes in the ADHD brain. He is also a part of the development of Joon as a tool for kiddos who struggle to carry out those non-preferred tasks! He shares how this game will help with behavior managment as it ignites excitement and motivation, while also bridging communication and connection!

You can go to https://www.joonapp.io/ to learn more about how Joon could be a helpful tool for you!! Check it out and let me know how you like this tool so I can share with Dr. Joe and his team. Their goal is to continually make improvements to make it the most useful tool possible.

Reach out to me at www.katelynmabry.com to share your thoughts on Joon, share another topic idea, or to be a future ADHD warrior guest on this podcast. I look forward to hearing from you!

How Does Your Body Listen? Interview and Book Reading with Author Elizabeth Sautter Nov 01, 2023

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Hey Hey Hey!!! NOTE: This is an episode not only has a special guest, but she reads you her brand new book at is on the market now called "Listen, Learn, Grow: A whole body listening Larry story to help kids regulate, listen, and engage!" (This is why this episode runs a little longer!) Have you ever been told to sit still, cross your legs, and fold your hands in your lap...but that feels like torcher and you have a hard time listening because your body wants to move!!? Well if so, you are not alone and I have good news for you, your brilliantly unique mind is made to move and can often listen better when you allow your body to move.

In this episode, you will hear from Speech Pathologist and fellow author, Elizabeth Sautter, who shares her own journey in discovering the power of listening in different ways. Open your big imaginations as you listen and visualize the story that she reads. Also, use this as a communication tool for advocating for home and school accommodations to help you become the best listener possible through listening to what your body needs to succeed!

You can find Elizabeth, her books and all of her fantastic resources at www.elizabethsautter.com. Make sure if you do purchase her book, you leave a review and share it will teachers, family and friends! This is something that is so important to understand and embrace as we continue to get to know our neurodivergent brains better and respond with love and kindness to what each individual brain needs!

Reach out to me at www.katelynmabry.com to check out my book at connect with me if you have episode ideas or if you would like to be a guest on a future episode! Kids love to hear from kids! Have a great day! Love you all!

Tricky Mental Transitions: Interview with ADHD Coach Tyler Dorsey Oct 22, 2023

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Hey there!! Do you ever get fixated on something going a certain way!? When plans alter do your feelings go bonkers!? If so, you are not alone and there is a WHY behind WHAT you are experiencing. We hear about how physical transitions are hard for our ADHD brains sometimes, but have you ever considered "mental transitions?" This is something that our all or nothing brains find super tricky sometimes!

In this episode, you will hear from my friend and fellow ADHD coach, Tyler Dorsey (owner of Focus Forward ADHD Coaching). She will give you insight into her own experience when it comes to the battle of mental transitions, help you see where it may be showing up in your life, and give you steps to take to become more aware of this struggle so that you can intentionally work through it. Awareness is always the first step to any type of struggle area that you'd like to grow it! The more we know, the more we grow! You need to get curious before getting furious!

This is a great episode to really break apart and use as a guide for valuable conversation and collaborative problem solving as you apply it to your own life! Trusted adults, there is even a segment at the end where Tyler speaks straight to you too!

Absolutely check out www.focusforwardresources.com to gain access to some awesome resources and look into investing in some great content that will cover many struggle areas while providing you will more knowledge and support!

As always, you can reach out to me through my website at www.katelynmabry.com, hop on my email list, check out my book for kids, or book a free consultation to explore 1:1 coaching opportunities. I would LOVE for your kiddos to join me on my future podast too, so reach out with audio clips, or even to share topic ideas!!! Your insight is the best!!! Love you all!

Words and Actions Matter: Practicing the Skill of Impulse Control Oct 06, 2023

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Wowee can we all relate to this one to some degree!!? Many times are busy brains are working faster than we can keep up with and those words race out alone with some behaviors that we think, oops, afterwards! Impulse control is one of those executive function challenges that is talked about, but we don't intentially work on strengthening that skill. Your brain is a giant muscle, and you can practice exercises that can strengthen and improve this area of weakness.

In this episode, you will learn more about WHY it is a challenge to keep those words and actions under control, and I will share a helpful practice to work on managing and strengthing that impulse control skill.

STOP (imagine that stop sign with your big imagination) when the words are about to be released (this takes practice of being self-aware of those busy thoughts).
BREATH- Taking intentional breaths pauses your thoughts while you redirect your focus to the breathing. (You may need to zip your lips and move your feet if those emotions are in charge)
THINK- This is where you think about if your words and/or actions are going to be helpful or hurtful.
RESPOND in a kind and respectful way- Whether the response is positive or negative, we can practice and have control over how we treat others. "I don't like how you are treating me, so I am going to play with someone else." or " That is so exciting for you! I hope sometime I can do that too!" or "I don't get it! Can you please explain it in a different way!?"

I hope these takeaways are helpful in your journey towards strengthening that impluse control skill! Thank you for being you! You have a beautifully brilliant brain that is capable of wonderful things! Let's keep exercising your skills that feel tricky and lean into your strengths each and every day!

Come visit me on my website www.katelynmabry.com to learn more about 1:1 ADHD Life Coaching, to order my book, or to email me about a future podcast episode idea! Remember, I am always looking for guests to come on and share your ADHD journey with all of our listeners! I hope to hear from you soon! Love you all!

Empower Your Brain: You Can Do Anything- Interview with Author Sivan Hong Sep 21, 2023

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Some days we can feel bogged down with the struggles that come with having an ADHD brain, but that's when I want you to remind yourself of the ways your brain learns differently and how you can respond to that difference to potentially enjoy something you once found boring. You are very cabable of doing anything you set your mind to, but you just may need to find an alternate route to get there!

In this episode, you will hear from fellow author Sivan Hong, who has written a series of children's books called "The Super Fun Day Series" geared towards kiddos up through about 3rd grade. This series covers a variety of topics around navigating how neurodivergent kids overcome challenges they are faced with, like going to school on Monday morning!! Such a relatable series that you should check out and share with your child's school too.

Sivan shares her story and how she personally faced the challenge of reading and spelling as a child, but through investigating different ways her brain learned best (reading audio books) she discovered a newfound love for reading, later becoming a college professor!! Her message is simple...you CAN do ANYTHING when you put the right tools and strategies in place that work best for YOUR brilliant brain!!

You can find Sivan on IG @sivan_hong_author or on her website at www.sivanhong.com.

You can also visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to get my children's book, chech out coaching opportunities with me, or to stay connected via social media platforms. Have a wonderful week! Love you all!

Not Too Sweet, Not Too Salty, JUST RIGHT EMOTIONAL REGULATION: Interview with Dr. Chassia Boczko Sep 14, 2023

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PLEASE NOTE: This episode does run a little longer than most and may need to be listened to in parts!!! But it's good stuff all the way through!!!

Do you even eat something and think, "this is wayyy too sweet" or "I need to add more salt to these potatoes!? Does this thought match the "too much" and "too little" (all or nothing) range of emotions that sometimes arise throughout your day or at school!? If this analogy resonates with you and your kiddo, you will want to listen in on this episode as I interview child psychologist, Dr. Chassia Boczko (Dr. B).

As we continue our back to school theme, Dr. B and I discuss the challenge of transitioning into the new school year and what it means to be intentional about finding your "just right" emotional regulation zone in mind and body!

Dr B is a well known clinical psychologist based in Woodmere, New York. She is also the founder of "GoBe Society," which is dedicated to assisting children, families, and professionals with practical tools for emotional regulation and parenting. Check out her program at www.gobesociety.com

You can also visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources, to order my book, or to schedule a free coaching consultation to see if that would be a potenial next step for your family. I would love to come alongside you on your ADHD journey! Love you all!

3 Steps to Take When Under Pressure Sep 01, 2023

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Being under pressure is one of those contradictions for those of us with ADHD brains. Thinking under pressure leaves us overwhelmed and often paralyzed, yet when faced with acting under pressure we tend to thrive and it becomes a superpower!

In this episode, you will hear some lyrics from the song, "surface pressure" that is featured in the movie "Encanto!" The words to this song speak right into what many of us face when it comes to that thinking that drives feeling pressure...the struggle is real and the song is relatable! Next I share three steps to practice taking when faced with that emotional internal pressure...

Express to a trusted adult the internal pressure, overwhelm, stress, anxiety felt... Release it!
Explain to your trusted adult how you freeze, feel frantic or freak out inside when faced with that mental and emptional pressure!
Explore different tools and/or strategies to take action on to help eleviate that mental and emotional feeling of pressure. Also explore how you can use your superpower of taking action when faced with urgency! This is where you can start practicing healthy urgency habits...I am not saying stay up till late hours or always wait until the last minute! Use your creative brain to create it in the moments you choose to make momentum to get stuff done!

Thank you for being here! I love each of you and please know I am here if you'd ever like to reach out and share a episode topic idea, be a guest on an episode, or just ask me questions about your own ADHD journey! You can visit my website, www.katelynmabry.com to hop on my mailing list, check out my book, or schedule a FREE ADHD coaching consultation to discover if that would be the next best step for you and your family! Have a great day!

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