All Episodes (28)

1. 1. Sarah Wayland, Ph.D, founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, shares how parents can support young adults with ADHD

   My guest is Sarah Wayland, Ph.D, founder and owner of Guiding Exceptional Parents, parent coach, RDI consultant, and special needs care navigator.  I invited Dr. Sarah Wayland on the podcast today to guide us through how to be a supportive parent to neurodiverse kids, especially when ADHD is involved, for 18 - 25 years of age. You can learn more about Dr. Wayland at guidingexceptionalparents.com. In this episode, Dr. Wayland and I discuss the following:Her own personal parenting journey of raisi

   Mar 28,2023 47:22
2. 2. Paul Reddick, Baseball Coach, shares How to support ADHD kids in athletics

   My guest is Paul Reddick, accomplished baseball coach, mentor, speaker and author. He is also an ADHDer and ADHD advocate. I invited Paul on the podcast because Paul's tweets are very inclusive on what works and doesn't work for ADHD kids playing a sport like baseball. I asked Paul to join me to share his own story about growing up with ADHD and how best to support ADHD kids in athletics. You can learn more about Paul at PaulReddickBaseball.com.In this episode, Paul and I discuss the following:P

   Mar 21,2023 40:25
3. 3. Kate chats with Melanie Hempe about how to manage kids screen time

   My guest is Melanie Hempe, founder and speaker of ScreenStrong.org. ScreenStrong.org was created to empower families to reclaim their kids from toxic screens that include social media, video games and porn. She is also a retired RN and mom of four kids, one who overcame a severe addiction to video games. I invited Melanie on the podcast to share her personal journey and educate us how to help protect kids and families from the harmful effects of screens.In this episode, Melanie and I discuss the

   Mar 15,2023 42:01
4. 4. Kate chats with Jan Ellison Baszucki, founder of MetabolicMind.org, parent & author

   My guest is Jan Ellison Baszucki, founder of MetabolicMind.org. Jan is also a parent, author, mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. Her husband,  David Baszucki and Jan Ellison Baszucki launched MetabolicMind.org, an initiative of Baszucki Group, to share information and resources about the emerging field of metabolic psychiatry. Their family experienced the challenges of a mental health crisis firsthand when the eldest of their four children, their son, Matt, was diagnosed with

   Mar 08,2023 35:31
5. 5. Kate chats with Dr. Sarah Cheyette, Pediatric Neurologist about how anxiety & depression relate to ADHD

   My guest is Dr. Sarah Cheyette, Pediatric Neurologist. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Cheyette discusses how anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation and ADHD can be related. Dr. Sarah Cheyette graduated cum laude in Cognitive Neuroscience from Princeton University and received her medical degree from the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.  Following specialty training in pediatrics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles and in pediatric neurology at Seattle Children’s Hospital she settle

   Mar 01,2023 35:11
6. 6. Kate chats with Pen King Jr, co-founder & CEO of Bonding Health

   My guest is Pen King Jr. , General Partner at Innovative Capital, co-founder & CEO of Bonding Health, and ADHD'er. I invited Pen to join me on the podcast today to share his own personal story of growing up with ADHD. His personal journey has led him to innovating and creating a company in the health space to support parents who are raising ADHD kids. Learn more at bondinghealth.com. On this episode, Pen and I cover the following:His personal journey of growing up with ADHD as a high energy youn

   Feb 15,2023 24:31
7. 7. Kate chats with Cynthia Hammer, MSW, advocate and founder of the Inattentive ADHD coalition

   My guest is Cynthia Hammer. She has her masters in social work, is an author, advocate and founder of the Inattentive ADHD coalition (www.iadhd.org).  The mission of the Coalition is that children with Inattentive ADHD are diagnosed by age 8 and adults with inattentive ADHD are readily and correctly diagnosed when they seek help.  She started this non-profit two years ago when she realized inattentive ADHD was still under diagnosed or incorrectly diagnosed.  She knows, from her personal experien

   Feb 08,2023 24:41
8. 8. Kate chats with Ilana Winter, Child Therapist + School Social Worker, about ADHD Kids Screen Use

   My guest is Ilana Winter, New York City based  Child Therapist and School Social Worker who coaches parents all over the country on how to balance screen time in their homes. Most of the parents she works with have a child with ADHD who is showing signs of a screen addiction, so she teaches them step by step how to help their child become screen resilience so they can thrive in the modern digital world. Ilana can be found on instagram @modernparentingmethod and in her private facebook group call

   Feb 01,2023 41:05
9. 9. Kate chats with Scott Spradlin, LPC, LMAC, DBT Therapist

   My guest is Scott Spradlin, a therapist and team lead at Wichita DBT at NorthStar Therapy. He is knowledgeable of DBT, ADHD, mindfulness, mental health and psychotherapy. I invited Scott  to join me on this episode to help us understand and become more educated in DBT therapy as a tool for those who struggle with ADHD. You can find Scott at wisemindwiselife.com. On this episode, Scott and I cover the following:- What is DBT Therapy?- How is DBT a viable treatment for someone who struggles with A

   Jan 25,2023 43:26
10. 10. Kate chats with Sean G. McCormick, Executive Function Specialist.

    My guest is Sean G. McCormick, an executive function specialist. Sean guides students to overcome procrastination, disorganization and anxiety by teaching time management, prioritization and communication skills so they feel motivated, prepared and empowered.  You can learn more about his services at www.efspecialists.com. In this episode, Sean shares a wealth of information about why and  how executive function skills impact a child with ADHD. He shares insights, resources and tips on how a par

    Jan 18,2023 36:27
11. 11. Kate chats with Kristen Nazzaro, ADHD Parent Coach and ADHD’er

    My guest is Kristen Nazzaro, a certified parent coach helping parents with ADHD kids.  She also was a special needs paraprofessional for several years and is currently working on getting her Masters in School Psychology. Kristen is an ADHDer' herself. You can learn more about her services at blueskiesadhd.com. On this episode, Kristen shares her personal journey with ADHD and then we dive right into what and how an ADHD Coach can help a parent who is raising an ADHD child. #adhd #adhdparenting #

    Jan 11,2023 26:45
12. 12. Kate chats with Izzie Chea, Digital Creator, ADHD’er and Parent of an ADHD child

    My guest is Izzie Chea, a highly creative and engaging thought leader, Latina entrepreneur and mental health advocate and storyteller. Most importantly, she is a mother of two young boys, illuminating the path for other neurodivergent and BIPOC working parents. Izzie has ADHD and is parenting a child with ADHD. On this episode, we discuss Izzie's  personal  journey that led to her diagnosis of ADHD inattentive type, her advocacy work with the BIPOC community and how she parents her own child wit

    Dec 14,2022 30:45
13. 13. Kate chats with Briana, School Pyschologist in regards to supporting ADHD Kids at school

    Briana is a Bilingual School Psychologist in the San Francisco Bay Area.  She also facilitates educators and parents who are learning together about school psychology, special education and supporting kids with diverse needs. You can find her on instagram at educationallypsyched. On this episode, we specifically talk about how the role a school psychologist can support a child with ADHD at school.  #ADHD  

    Dec 07,2022 26:45
14. 14. Kate chats with Argavan, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in regards to children with ADHD

    Argavan is founder of Baby Steps Nutrition and a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. She has over over 13 years of experience working with families, infants, toddlers, older children and teens in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Her passion has always been working with children and their families.  On this episode, we specifically talk about nutrition when it comes to a child with ADHD. #adhd #adhdparenting #adhdnutrition

    Nov 30,2022 23:54
15. 15. 4 tips to help your ADHD child and family get through the holidays!

    On today's podcast, Kate Brownfield, founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com will share with you four reasons why your ADHD child may struggle during the holidays. And then she'll cover four tips to help parents get their ADHD child through the holidays in a better way. When we make a plan and help our ADHD child it helps overall family life.It's a 15 minute episode for busy parents. Happy Holidays!

    Nov 16,2022 13:24
16. 16. Kate chats with Maria-Lang Gavidia, Special Education Consultant

    Ms. Gavidia began her career in special education as a school psychologist. After 11 years, she became an elementary school principal for the next several years, then moved into the role of Special Education Director, where she remained for 9 more years. She is now a Special Education Consultant. On this episode, we talk about 504's, IEP's, and best practices for parents to positively team up with their child's teacher and school.  Ms. Gavidia can be found at mlgspecialeducationadvocacy.com.   #

    Oct 26,2022 26:15
17. 17. Kate chats with Krissy Pozatek, author of The Parallel Process

    Krissy Pozateck is a licensed clinical social worker and author of The Parallel Process, Brave Parenting and Brave Teaching.  She has over ten years experience in wilderness therapy and adolescent treatment. In her therapy practice Krissy specializes in working with parents who have a child with mental health or emotional struggles. On this episode, we talk about how to help a child with ADHD who is emotionally struggling. You can find more about her at parallel-process.com. #adhd

    Oct 19,2022 40:31
18. 18. Kate chats with Dr. Carrie Jackson, Child Psychologist specializing in ADHD

    Dr. Carrie is a child psychologist that specializes in children with ADHD and learning disorders. On this episode, we talk about the importance of parent education when your child has been diagnosed with ADHD.  In addition to being a child psychologist she is also a speaker, author, and adjunct professor at the University of San Diego. You can find her on Instagram and Tik Tok @ the. parent. therapist.

    Oct 12,2022 28:55
19. 19. Kate chats with Les & Marlon from The Off Point Podcast about ADHD

    Les has ADHD and is an ADHD Advocate. Marlon is his podcast partner and his BFF.  This week, Les shares his experiences and learned wisdom from growing up with ADHD. Marlon joins in to share why he adores his BFF, Les. It's a very insightful and fun conversation about all things related to ADHD.

    Sep 28,2022 37:56
20. 20. Kate chats with Kirk Martin, founder of CelebrateCalm.com

    This week I'm talking to KIrk, founder of CelebrateCalm.com. Kirk helps parents and teachers tackle the most challenging issues like defiance, disrespect, bullying, sibling fights, with specific concrete strategies that work in everyday situations.

    Sep 21,2022 18:30
21. 21. Kate Chats with Marydee Sklar,founder of executivefunctioningsuccess.com

    This week, I'm talking to Marydee Sklar from executivefunctioningsuccess.com. She shares her own story about her struggles with time management, planning and organization that she eventually learns to manage. She then ends up turning her learned experience and solutions into a business to help others. Hope you can take a listen and learn from the wisdom that she shares with us. 

    Sep 14,2022 25:33
22. 22. Kate Chats with Lynn, certified ADHD Coach

    Lynn is a certified ADHD Coach of LMRCoaching.com. She has ADHD herself, is a mom, former teacher, life coach and more.  In this episode, Lynn shares with us when, how and why ADHD coaching can be helpful for anyone at any age who is looking for support to meet their goals.

    Jul 07,2022 16:11
23. 23. Kate Chats with David from ADHD Money Talk

    David Dewitt is an ADHD'er himself, a certified financial planner and host of ADHD Money Talk. David understands ADHD and enjoys working with others who may struggle with ADHD and money management. In this episode, David shares all kinds of insights, tips and resources to help yourself or get your kids on a positive money management track.

    Jun 22,2022 21:09
24. 24. Kate chats with Kris about Mama Soul Care

    Today I chat with Kris Rice about Mama Soul Care. Kris is a mama and an empowerment coach that supports other mama's who are raising kids with mental health struggles of any type, not just ADHD. This is well worth a listen to remind Parents to take good of yourselves while you are parenting your amazing children! I'm working on it and you can too. You can find Kris at KrisRiceColletive.com.

    Jun 15,2022 16:13
25. 25. Kate chats with Terena, Personal Coach and Queen of Routines

    Terena doesn't have ADHD but her husband and kids do. She shares her wisdom and positivity with tips to set up routines and hacks that work for her young ADHD family. You'll learn about how to set up "launch pads" to transition out the door successfully, how "homework stations" with supplies nearby can be helpful, along with strategies to get the boring tasks done like the laundry done. You can find Terena on Instagram @Motherhoodonpurpose.

    Jun 01,2022 16:28
26. 26. @Jesse J Anderson and Kate chat about ADHD

    Do you want to listen and learn from a positive guy who has ADHD and parents an ADHD child? Jesse J Anderson is an ADHD'er himself, an ADHD Advocate, ADHD Creative, and Parent of an ADHD kid. He is a bright light in the ADHD world full of encouragement and wisdom for us all.

    May 17,2022 20:51
27. 27. @ADHDfatheruk and Kate Chat about growing up with ADHD

    Oh what a joy it was to chat with Jacob, known on social media as ADHDfatheruk. Take a listen to this. You will learn so much from his wise words. Jacob is an ADHD'er himself. He is a big advocate for others who struggle with ADHD and works in the mental health profession. Listen in as he talks about the "good bits and bad bits". 

    May 04,2022 21:24
28. 28. Kate & Kamden Chat about ADHD Coaching

    Hi! Meet Kamden, creator of theadhddirectory.com. Today, Kamden shares her own journey with ADHD and neurodiversity, how an ADHD coach be can helpful, and how to find one that is a good fit.

    Apr 27,2022 20:12