Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

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Adding Rhythm to Your Daily Routine: Regulating Through Music Series Jul 30, 2026

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Music isn't just something we listen to- it can become one of the most powerful tools in your family's ADHD toolkit! I know it is ours!

In this final episode of our Regulating Through Music series, we explore how to intentionally weave music into our everyday life to make routines feel easier, transitions feel smoother, and family connection feel stronger! Speaking of family, I have my little man with me in this episode, helping me share some of the ways music helps our family on a daily basis!

Music can provide our ADHD brains predictability, momentum, emotional regulation, and an overall sense of calm when things feel overwhelming! Guess what the best part is!? You don't have to be "musical" to use it! A simple playlist, a favorite song, or even a quick dance break can make a HUGE difference.

In this episode, we will share practical ways you can use music throughout the day, including:

Starting mornings with an energizing "hype song."
Creating a clean up playlist that makes chores more fun.
Turning car rides into moments of family connection.
Using dance parties to reset big feelings and busy bodies.
Building stronger family memories through shared music.
Create playlists for different moods, routines and activities to have set and ready to play any day!

You will also learn why music can help the ADHD brain find steady rhythm- just like a drumbeat helps musicians stay together. When life feels busy or overwhelming, music can help your brain know what comes next and make the day feel a little easier to follow.

This week's target: You don't have to create a perfect routine overnight. Start with ONE song, one playlist, or one family dance party! Small rhythm repeated overtime can make a HUGE impact!

Take away: Music is like giving your busy brain a steady beat to follow. It won't make every hard moment disappear, but it can help life feel smoother, calmer, and a whole lot more fun!

Thank you for joining us on this regulation through music series! If you like what you hear make sure you subscribe and share this podcast with a friend who is on this ADHD journey too! We are all in this together! Please reach out with future episode ideas or if you'd like to know more about my 1:1 coaching services www.katelynmabry.com! I love and appreciate each one of you!

Big Feelings, Big Expressions: Regulating Through Music Series Jul 23, 2026

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Have you ever felt like your feelings were so BIG they almost felt like a storm inside your brain? Sometimes happiness makes you want to jump up and down. Sometimes sadness feels too heavy for words. The good news is that your feelings aren't bad- they just need a safe place to go.

In this episode of Journey With Me Through ADHD, we're exploring how music can become one of your brain's favorite regulation tools. Whether you love to sing, dance, drum on a table, write songs, or simply listen to your favorite playlist, music can help your emotions move instead of staying stuck inside.

Together we'll discover:

How music gives big feelings somewhere safe to go.
Why moving your body to rhythm helps calm your nervous system.
Simple dance breaks and drumming activities can be great emotional regulation strategies.
How songs can help you recognize and name your emotions.
Fun ways to create "big feeling playlists" like happy, calm, brave, or even frustrated.
Why many ADHD kids feel deeply understood through music.

Remember this: Feelings are like storms inside your brain, and music can help the rain come out safely. You don't have to keep your emotions bottled up. Music gives them a healthy, creative way to be heard.

So grab your headphones, turn up your favorite song in the car or kitchen, and let's discover how music can help your amazing ADHD brain express those big feelings in healthy ways!

Because every feeling deserves a safe place to go- and sometimes that place is a SONG!

If this episode encouraged you and your family, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and SHARE it with other families you know who are on this ADHD journey! Every share helps more children discover that their ADHD brain is wonderful, capable, and never alone!

Until next week, keep growing, keep learning, and keep journeying with me through ADHD! Love and appreciate each and every one of you!!

www.katelynmabry.com

Focus Beats: Regulating Through Music Series Jul 16, 2026

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Does music actually help your brain find focus? The answer is yes for me and my kiddos too, how about you!?

In this episode, you will become a "focus exploror" as you learn to discover which kinds of music might be helpful, powerful tools to find your focus, stay productive, engaged and find calm in different situations! We will activate the power of noticing too! Because you may find that your brain works better with a little backgroung music instead of complete silence. If this is a reality for you, it's SO true!

We will talk about how the right kinds of music can help quiet some of the extra "brain chatter" that makes it hard to focus. Instead of silence feeling distracting or uncomfortable, music can give your brain just enough background noise entertainment to help you stay on task. Think of it like giving your busy brain a gentle rhythm to follow while you work.

In this episode, you will discover...

Why many ADHD brains focus better with music then with complete silence.
How music can help calm the feeling of overwhelm.
The difference between instrumental music and songs with lyrics.
Ways to use music during homework, reading, chores, or creative projects.
How to create your own "focus beats" playlist.
Why everyone's brain is differetn- and it's okay to experiment to find what works best!

Music isn't JUST something we listen to- it can be a regulation tool that helps our brains feel organized, steady, and ready to learn! So grab your headphones, press play, and let's discover how the right beat might help your amazing ADHD brain find focus!

Remember: Your ADHD brain isn't broken- it just works differently. Sometimes the right song is exactly what your brain needs to help you do your best!

If you've enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another family raising amazing ADHD warriors too! Every episode helps you better understand your incredible one of a kind mind- one journey at a time! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to contact me! I would love to hear from you! Have a blessed day!

Turning the "Noise" Down: Regulating Through Music Series Jul 09, 2026

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Do you find yourself overstimulated, feeling anxious, irritable, or have a hard time focusing in different day to day scenerios!? If so, you are not alone and this is the episode is for you.

In this episode, you will discover how different types of music can help regulate different moods and your nervous system in different situations. The right music can help your brain feel safer and calmer. I share how I use music to move through different tricky tasks and transitions, as well as give tips on how you can embed music in so many different ways too! Creating different safe playlists to go along with your daily routine of to dos is a great idea too!

Calming playlist for overwhelm
Using music during transitions
Music for morning or bedtime routines
Using music for activation and momentum when a task feels tedious

You will discover that lyrics and tempo affect emotions and use music to regulate your mood. This is a great jumpstart to heighten your self-awareness around how music affects you. We even use the analogy of music being like a dimmer switch for our busy brains, instead of the on and off switch we tend to have.

I would love to hear how music affects you! Send me a message on my website at www.katelynmabry.com so I can hear more about your ADHD journey and I would love to hear some future podcast episode ideas too! I love and appreciate you all so much! Have a blessed day!

Music Hits Different for ADHD Brains- Interview with Musicians Kat and JP Jul 02, 2026

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You are all in for a musical treat with this episode! Do you ever feel stuck or have a hard time creating better habits as you work on exercising those executive functions skills that feel tricky!? I know I do, and have found that music is my favorite momentum maker and memory tool too, how bout you?

For many ADHD brains, music can be a powerful tool for focus, memory, emotional regulation, and getting started with every day tasks! In this fun-filled episode, we're joined by JP and Kat, who are an amazing married duo, whose music has been featured on beloved shows like Seseme street, Gabby's Dollhouse, Blaze and the Monster Machine, Pigeon Finds a Hotdog, Blues Clues, and MORE. They are Emmy award winners and parents to two kiddos who have busy brains just like you and I do! They share how they create songs that help kids learn, remember important skills, and build memory throughout the day!

We're also joined by our new 8 year old friend ADDEE, who shares how music helps her ADHD brain move throughout her daily routines, manage big feelings, abd stay regulated when life feels overwhelming.

Together we explore,

Why music is such a powerful tool for ADHD brains.
How songs can improve memory and help us remember routines, or to simply put things away.
Using music to build momentum when it's hard to get started.
How music can help move through big emotion moments.
You will hear three fabulous jingles written by Kat and JP that you can start using right away...
- "Anything Else", "Put It Away", and "Learning More Everyday" from "ADDIE'S WORLD"

Whether you are getting ready for school , cleaning your room, calming down after a busy day, or just looking for a little extra momentum, this episode is full of practical ideas from a child's perspective and joyful music to help your brain thrive! Remember, you don't have to force your brain to work like everyone else's. Sometimes it needs the right rhythm to feel it's best! Let's keep moving, keep singinng, and journeying together through ADHD!

You can find Aidee's world on YouTube & IG= @aiddeehd_official

Building a Regulated Digital Home- Interview with "Notsus" web browser creators- Jun 25, 2026

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What if the internet felt less like a giant candy store and more like a place designed to help your brain do what it wants to do in a safe and fun way?

In this episode, I sit down with the creators of "Notsus", Jim and Adam, who designed a kid-friendly web browser built to help kids stay creative, curious, and productive online without getting pulled into endless distractions.

We talk about why many browswers are designed like candy stores filled with the ultimate treats, making it hard for the ADHD brain to stay focused on what actually needs to get done. Creators, Jim and Adam, share how they created a safer digital space where kids can walk past the distractions, get where they want to choose to go, and keep creating along the way.

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why ADHD brains are epecially vulnerable to online distractions.
How the internet is often designed to grab and keep your attention.
The "candy store" analogy that makes screen habits easy to understand.
Ways to build a more regulated digital environment.
How "Notsus" helps kids stay focused on creativity, learning and exploration.

Whether you're a kids with ADHD or a parent looking for tools to support healthier screen time habits, this conversation shares practical ideas for creating a digital home that works with your brain- not against it.

Episode challenge: Think about one online distraction that feels like candy for your brain. What could help you walk past it and get to what you really want to accomplish online? It takes small reflective change to make the biggest long term impact!!

You can download the web browser for free at http://notsus.net/

Be sure to also download our June sponsor's app at www.storymii.com where the possibility for creating stories you love are endless! Type in the code: "adhdjourney" to recieve a free month of exploring and creating on the app! Story Mii is a fabulous tool for every kiddo with ADHD's toolbox! Not only can you use those amazing imaginations to create any type of story you dream up, but you can also connect with friend's and create quizzes to amp up the educational experience, while keeping the joy alive! Research shows that kids read more when it's something that they have come up with! So what better way to ignite a love for reading this summer then with Story Mii! Check it out and enjoy!!

You can visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to reach out with questions! I would love to hear from you! You are loved, valued and seen! Have a blessed day!

What Are Screens Replacing? Regulating Screen Time Series Jun 18, 2026

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Hey there! Who was able to do the technology fast alonside my family and I last week!? If you took a break and would like to share how it went, please reach out to me @ www.katelynmabry.com so I can hear about your journey too! If you aren't sure what I am talking about, take a look at episode 252 and consider taking some sort of screen time fast that would fit your family best as a means of resetting and then revisiting what tech time looks like each day...

Meanwhile, have you ever wondered WHY screens feel SO hard to put down? In this episode, we explore a differnt way of thinking about screen time. Sometimes screens aren't just entertainment- they become a safe place when something in life feels difficult! It's super important to raise self-awareness of this truth, so that you can best respond to it!

Using the metaphor of a fort, we will talk about how kids may retreat into screens when they are feeling lonely, socially stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, or trying to avoid difficult emotions. When we can name it, then we can tame it and reframe it! We will also explore whey screens can feel especially comforting for ADHD brains and how curiosity can help us better understand our needs.

Shed any shame of "too much screen time makes me bad" and instead ask, "what is my screen time helping me with right now and how can I respond to it in a different, healthier way!?"

In this episode, you'll learn:

Why screens can feel like a safe hiding spot.
How lonliness, stress, and overwhelm can increase screen use
Why ADHD brains are often drawn to screens
Questions to help you understand what your brain really needs
How to build support on and off screens

Key takeaway: The goal isn't to get rid of the fort- it's to make the world outside of the fort feel safer too!

As you are exploring a new normal with regulating healthy amounts of screen time, make sure you check out our June sponsor, Story Mii @ www.storymii.com where your child's imagination will be brought to life with these AI generated stories!! Creativity is ignited and characters are created to come up with a one of a kind story that your kiddos will fall back in love with reading! And if you have summer reading to do, this is a great tool to use that also has the capacity to create quizzes for comprehension and kids can even interact to build off of each other's story creations!! My kids love it and I know it will ignite a newfound love for reading in your kids too!

I look forward to being with you next week! Have a blessed day! Love you all!

We're Taking a Tech Fast- Want to join us? Regulating Screen Time Series Jun 11, 2026

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This coming week, my family is doing something different- We are taking a "technology fast" and we'd love for you to join us! Before you check out, hear us out! This is NOT a punishment, but it IS a gift for your brain! In this episode, we will talk about why screens can be especially tricky for our ADHD brains to regulate, how dopamine plays a role, and what happens when we take a break!

We will share what a tech fast looks like in our home, what we're replacing screentime with, and why the first few days can feel uncomfortable. You will even hear from my son who shares his raw feelings about it all! We will keep the conversation honest, realistic, and completely shame- free.

What you will learn in this episode:

Why ADHD brains love screens
What dopamine withdrawal can feel like
What a technology fast looks like for our family and ways you can customize it to fit your own family!
Screen-free activities to try instead
What to do when it gets hard
Why slipping up doesn't mean you've failed

Kid friendly analogy/reminder:

Taking a break from screens is like letting a sore muscle rest- it may feel uncomfortable at first, but your brain comes back stronger!

We would LOVE for you to JOIN us!

Try your own version of tech fasting this week and when the fast in over, send a message to share...

What's been hard
What surprised you
What you've done instead of screens
Your tech-fast WINS!

This is not about perfection. It's about giving your brain a chance to breathe, reset, rewire, regulate, reignite deeper creativity and discover new ways to have fun!

As your plan for reintroducing tech time after the fast, make sure to check out our June sponsor's App...StoryMii www.storymii.com is a brilliant AI story generating program set up to make reading fun for all ages! Is reading a battle in your home too!? With Story Mii, kids can turn their imagination into actual stories that they dream up! With StoryMii, kids don't just read stories, they create their own custome adventures, while using their imaginations to write anything they think of, with unique images that match the story every step of the way!

Story Mii is especially great for kids with busy, creative brains because it makes reading feel fast moving, interactive, and fun! Instead of forcing kids to fit into one way of learning, Story Mii taps into their natural curiosity and imagination to help reading really click!

They also have exciting features like personalized quizzes, and add chapters to their friends stories, so kids can keep exploring, creating, and learning in ways that match their interest and imagination. It's a science backed reading tool designed to help kids stay engaged, think bigger, and enjoy the learning process while building confidence along the way.

Ignite a newfound love for reading and story creating with Story Mii!! It will transform your summer reading for sure!!

Make sure you visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my monthly newsletter, check out my book, or reach out to learn more about 1:1 coaching! We are on this journey together! Have a blessed day! Love you all!

Screens Aren't the Enemy: Regulating Screen Time- Interview with StoryMii Creator, Nancy Sun Jun 04, 2026

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HAPPY JUNE ALL!! Welcome to the beginning of our Summer series! Let me be SUPER clear that I am not promoting more screen time through this series (I am even doing a screen fast to start our Summer off), BUT we will be looking at the ways we can regulate screen time throughout the summer months and use screen time in beneficial ways when/if it is used!

I am super excited for you to hear from our guest on this episode, Nancy Sun! She is the founder of the incredible app called "StoryMii." She shares all about her personal love for technology and how she came up with this brilliant platform. This science-backed reading platform brings your kids imaginations to life, while also igniting a new love for reading!! StoryMii helps kids become creators instead of just reading, by allowing them to customize thier own adventures with unique images that match their story every step of the way!

Your busy, creative, ADHD brains will be lit up by this app in the most positive ways. It is interactive, fast moving, and fun!!! Instead of forcing one style of learning, the platform taps into curiosity, imagination, and creativity to help reading finally click!

You will love to hear all of the updates StoryMii has made since her last episode with us a year ago!

Creativity supports confidence and learning to read
Personalized storytelling helps kids stay engaged
There are interactive features like quizzes
You have the ability to add friends and share stories
There are so many ways StoryMii encourages you to think bigger and enjoy the learning process.

This is a fabulous tool for those Summer months with down time, road trips, and a desire to keep the skill of reading alive and active! If you love adventure, storytelling, creativity, or making imaginative worlds of your own, this is an espisode you will love in every way!

You can learn more about our June podcast sponsor, StoryMii @ www.storymii.com . Gain a month of free access through their website by using the code, "adhdjourney." This is a great opportunity to check it and see if it's a helpful, fun reading tool for your family!

Sign up for my newsletter @ www.katelynmabry.com so that we can stay in touch and I can share upcoming episode and more resources!!

Find Your Movement: Regulation Through Movement Series May 28, 2026

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AHHH! We made it to episode 250 and I could not be more grateful for each of you to be listening and coming back each week so that we can be on this ADHD together!!

Guess what!? Not everybody feels better doing the same kind of movement and that's completely OKAY! That's why it's so important for you to listen to this episode of our Regulation Through Movement series, where we explore how different types of movement help different brains find calm, focus, and become regulated. Some kids like fast movement like running or dancing, while others feel best with slow stretching, swinging, walking, or quiet solo movement. There is no "right" way to move your body.

In this episode, you will also learn how to notice what kind of movement helps your mind, body, and emotions feel better, while giving yourself permission to try new moves too!

This episode also encourages you to become that detective as you get curious about...

Fast vs slow movement
Solo (on your own) vs. movement with others
Big energy activities vs. calming movements
How movement changes how your body and brain feels
Find what works for YOU!

Key Take away: The best movement is the movement that helps YOU feel better overall! You do not have to move like everyone else. Your body is allowed to like what it likes! Let's build that unconditional confidence and name what works best for you!

I would absolutely LOVE to hear from you! Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my newsletter, check out resources or reach out with future episode ideas! Love and appreciate each of you!!!

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