The Executive Function Podcast

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Ep 40: A Mom's perspective on Executive Function development in her college Son Jun 06, 2022

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Sometimes the right help at the right time makes all the difference! On today's show, Mel, a parent to an amazing college student, shares her journey of understanding and supporting her son! Mel shares how a deeper understanding led to her giving her son encouragement and space to change. Her son went from some failing grades and frustrating moments (including driving and safety) to an empowered young man with straight As and a transfer acceptance to his dream college! Let her story inspire you to embrace what's possible! All my love, Sarah

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Audience: Students and parents, school context, college, high school

Ep 39: Coaching for college success: Zach's reflections and celebrations! May 31, 2022

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Hi Team!

On today's show, you'll hear from a college student, Zach, who shares how small-but-powerful strategies and perspective changes made all the difference for his college experience! He dives into some important insights for anyone who's struggling in an area of life which they think "should" be easier and gets down to some great tips about how to make schedules work for you (whatever schedule format you choose to try!)

Zach's progress and ever-growing toolbox of strategies are kudos to his dedication and hard work in coaching! And, it's possible for anyone with executive function struggles to grow in this way, too! If you or your child are struggling with "studenting," join our Launch to College Group! Our 8 weeks of live coaching and activities will have you ready to independently rock college, trade, or tech school--prepared with perspectives and tools to handle any life-ing that comes your way! Our group starts June 9th, 2022...so grab your spot and get ready for an action-packed brain adventure! (All ages of high school and up are welcome! The skills will help with independence, whether in college or not yet)

Learn more: https://sarahkesty.com/college/ and join: https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PrvVYjdTnxfBUB2aAbtGBKD42lkOAio

All my love,

Sarah

Audience: Students and parents, school context, college, high school

Ep 38: College Tips for Recent High School Grads with guest BA graduate, Alec! May 28, 2022

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Hi Team! If college, trade school, or tech school is around the corner for your teen, you're probably beginning to list the to-do's and what if's! I hear you there! Lots of the families I coach are peeking their heads out of the "just get to graduation" space, to take a look at the "get ready for college" section of the journey.

On today's show, you'll hear from the brilliant and uplifting, Alec, who recently graduated with a BA in psychology. His tips and perspectives can help you begin to shift your thinking about college- or independent living-prep for your teen or young adult. (And...if your child isn't yet graduating, you'll still want to tune in to hear some of Alec's thoughts on balance, emotional regulation, and ways families can communicate! He shares so many easy-to-use strategies!)

And, if this kind of help is exactly what you're looking for right now, you've got to join our summer launch to college group. Imagine ending the summer feeling 100% confident in your teen's ability to handle independent life! That's what we're doing in our group! Learn more: https://sarahkesty.com/college/ and sign up: https://www.coachaccountable.com/offering/PrvVYjdTnxfBUB2aAbtGBKD42lkOAio

All my love to you,

Sarah

Audience: Students and parents, school context, college, high school

Ep 37: Be College Ready! Big announcement for our Team!! May 25, 2022

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Nearly 50% of college Freshman with ADHD (or other executive function challenges) fail at least one class, if not the whole semester. Only 40% go on to graduate. Preparing your high school junior or senior with college-ready strategies is the best way to beat the stats and empower future success! (Plus, save that tuition, too!)

On today's quick show, you'll hear just some of the skills we're developing in our college prep summer group and why this is the best way to spend your summer! Now's your chance to do something fun and meaningful with your time together over the next few weeks!

Join our Launch to College and Executive Function group for guided progress toward college readiness. You know, all those skills you said you'd deal with after graduation? Learning how to do laundry, manage money, keep a schedule, wake up on their own, eat healthfully...those skills? The time is NOW!

Imagine your teen feeling 100% ready for college and adulting! That's what we're doing in our summer group! With proven strategies and neurodiverse-friendly brain hacks, your child will be empowered to handle all of the demands of college. Listen now and sign up here.

All my love and see you in the group,

Sarah

Audience: Students and parents, school context, college, high school

Ep 36: Advocacy for Executive Function Student Needs, with Seth Perler (part 1) May 24, 2022

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Team,

Executive Function needs are invisible, and our kids are often able to cope well enough that schools don't see the true struggle. So, how do we, as parents and educators, advocate so that our kids are supported and understood?

My friend and fellow executive function expert, Seth Perler, and I are teaming up for a 3-part series on Advocacy! Listen to part 1 here, where we talk about the need for and possible impact of accommodations for executive function!

And, check out Seth's work on his website and The Executive Function Online Summit, which will happen in just a few months!

My Launch to College Group for high school and transfer students and families starts soon! Click here to sign up so your child is college-ready by the end of the summer (and you can rest assured the tuition is safely invested because your child has tools to avoid failing out!)

All our love,

Sarah and Seth

Audience: all ages and contexts

Ep 35: Calm Strips for self-regulation with special guests Michael and Luce! Apr 14, 2022

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What do you use to regulate your energy? Maybe you fidget with your clothes or jewelry or get up and move? Michael Malkin and Luce Fuller from Calm Strips developed a super cool way to manage your energy, and they share the Calm Strips story, their own executive function strategies, and a lot of laughs on this week's show!

Learn more about Calm Strips or watch them on Shark Tank.

All my love, Sarah

Audience: all ages and contexts

Introducing the IEP OMG Show! Apr 07, 2022

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Navigating the Special Ed World is tough! On the IEP OMG Show, I share insider tips on how to secure and maintain the best supports for your child with special needs. These bite-sized shows will leave you informed, inspired, and ready to rock any SST, 504, or IEP. (PS this show is still for you if you don’t yet know what those are!)

Let me guide you through what is often confusing and overwhelming. Team up with me on IEP OMG!

Ep 34: Change is hard... and possible with these 2 strategies! Apr 07, 2022

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Making goals can be exhilarating! Keeping the momentum, however, is not as much fun. It takes real work and the right mix of baseline strategies. In this episode, we uncover the two non-negotiables that need to be in place in order to create lasting change, and we explore practical ways to get them! (It's not extra work, but, instead, small changes to what you already do!)

Hey Kid Pep Talk is at 11:45

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All my love, Sarah

Audience: all ages and contexts

Ep 33: Autism and Executive Function: Guest and Autism Advocate Jeff Snyder Feb 22, 2022

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Team,

You'll love hearing from Jeff Snyder, an autistic adult who speaks nationally in support of neurodiversity. Jeff shares his personal strategies and an incredible story about how he realized he had autism! In the show, Jeff also shares and recommends others in the neurodiverse community, including: Jeff Snyder's Going the Distance Blog and Speaking; Equally Fit; Uniquely Human.

Thanks for listening and all my love,

Sarah

Audience: all ages and contexts

Ep 32: It's the Most Stressful Times in School, A Pep Talk Nov 10, 2021

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Hey Kid,

Did you know that I can predict your grades, your energy, and your schedule based on the month? And no, I'm not psychic! School terms follow a pattern, and those patterns of demands, interest, and energy levels can be predicted--and supported with strategies! When you listen, let the feelings simmer for a bit: you're not alone, and there's lots of hope! Because for every challenge (predicted or not), there's a strategy to support your brain and get you through!

All my love, you school rollercoaster rider, you!

Sarah

Audience: all ages and contexts

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