Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

Latest Episodes:

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

Show notes

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?

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

Show notes

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.