The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast
Join Kate Brownfield, an ADHD and Executive Function Parent Coach, as she interviews leading experts in the field of ADHD. The podcast covers practical strategies to support children with ADHD, including executive function, emotional regulation, school challenges, and treatment options. Each episode aims to help parents feel more informed and less alone, offering a whole-child, whole-family perspective. Kate combines professional training with lived parenting experience to provide compassionate guidance for families.
Episodes
ADHD From a Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Phil Boucher.
What should parents know about ADHD from a pediatrician’s point of view? Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher joins Kate Brownfield to talk about ADHD in children, what parents should understand, and the questions worth asking when a child is struggling at home or at school.
Dr. Boucher, a pediatrician in Lincoln, Nebraska, and father of six, brings both a medical perspective and years of
Anxiety in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to Understand — Dr. Tracy Foose
What if anxiety isn’t always something we need to get rid of?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with Dr. Tracy Foose, a board-certified psychiatrist, Associate Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, and former Director of the UCSF Anxiety Disorders Program.
Dr. Foose helps parents understand fear and anxiety differently: as uncomfortable but protective e
When Reminders Fail: Rethinking Homework for Kids with ADHD
What if the goal of homework isn’t just getting tonight’s assignment turned in?
When homework becomes a nightly cycle of reminders, frustration, missing assignments, and “Did you check Google Classroom?”, parents can easily end up carrying more and more of the responsibility. In this solo episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD Parent Coach, explores how to tell the
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind: A Family’s Journey Through ADHD
My guest is Lorelei Brush, author of The Boy with the Butterfly Mind, a novel that explores what can happen inside a family when a young child begins showing signs of ADHD and neurodivergence. Lorelei is a former assistant professor of child development and the parent of a neurodivergent child, bringing both professional knowledge and lived experience to the story.
We discuss the fear of labeling
ADHD and the Wall of Awful: Why Kids Get Stuck and How Parents Can Help
Why can a child with ADHD know exactly what they need to do and still feel unable to start?
Homework, chores, schoolwork, and everyday responsibilities can quickly turn into procrastination, avoidance, frustration, or conflict. But what if there is something happening beneath the behavior?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD Parent Coach, talks with ADHD
ADHD, Dyslexia & Belonging: Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults with Riley Mulcahy
ADHD, dyslexia, learning differences, school struggles, and feeling different can leave neurodivergent kids questioning where they fit and parents wondering how to help them build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. What helps a child move from struggling to truly believing in themselves?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, ADHD Parent Coach Kate Brownfield, ACC, t
ADHD and Academic Pressure: Are We Raising Successful Kids or Stressed-Out Kids? with Dr. Denise Pope
ADHD, academic pressure, homework stress, executive function struggles, and the pressure to succeed can leave kids overwhelmed and parents wondering when to push and when to step back. What does success really look like for a child with ADHD?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, ADHD Parent Coach Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with Dr. Denise Pope, Senior Lecturer at the Stanford Grad
ADHD and Sleep: Practical Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Melisa Moore
Is bedtime one of the hardest parts of your day?
For many children with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, sleep struggles are not simply behavioral. Brain biology, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, delayed circadian rhythms, and difficulty transitioning can all make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling rested.
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kat
ADHD Parent Training: What If Your Child Isn’t the First One Who Needs to Change?
If you feel like you are saying the same thing over and over to your child with ADHD and nothing is changing, this episode is for you.
In this solo episode, I explain what ADHD parent training is and why changing a parent’s approach can sometimes change recurring patterns at home. I discuss how ADHD can affect executive functioning, emotional regulation, transitions, time awareness, motivation, an
What the Science Really Says About ADHD: Dr. Stephen Faraone on Medication, Misinformation, and Evidence-Based Care
What does the science really say about ADHD? In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with Dr. Stephen Faraone, one of the world’s leading ADHD researchers and founder of the ADHD Evidence Project, about ADHD medication, misinformation, co-occurring conditions, and evidence-based treatment. This conversation helps parents better understand what’s supported by rese
Understanding PDA in Kids: Demand Avoidance, Anxiety, and the Drive for Autonomy (AuDHD/Autism)
If your child looks “fine” at school but falls apart at home, melts down over everyday expectations (homework, transitions, getting out the door), or is sliding into school refusal, this episode will help you make sense of what might be going on, especially when autism, AuDHD, and anxiety are part of the picture.
On this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, host Kate Brownfield sits down w
Hooked: ADHD, Sports Betting, and One Young Man’s Fight for Recovery
If you’re noticing sports betting, fantasy leagues, or “just for fun” gambling creeping into your teen or young adult’s world, especially with ADHD in the mix, this episode is an important listen. Modern betting is fast, private, and built for dopamine… and for some ADHD brains, that combination can become a slippery slope.
Host Kate Brownfield sits down with Saul Malek, an emerging voice on the m
When Reading Is Hard: Dyslexia, Visual Processing & ADHD Support (with Diane Gutierrez)
If reading turns into tears, avoidance, or exhaustion in your home, this episode offers a fresh, practical angle: instead of forcing the brain to adjust to the text, what if the text adjusted to your child?
Host Kate Brownfield sits down with Diane Gutierrez (co-founder of Cognition Labs and a mom in a neurodiverse family) for a two-part conversation on reducing reading strain for dyslexia/visual-
Julia Ross on Amino Acids, Mood, Cravings, and Attention: Practical Nutrition Ideas for ADHD Families
If you’ve ever wondered whether there are nutrition-based supports to consider when ADHD brings big swings in mood, sleep, cravings, irritability, or focus, especially when medication isn’t preferred, isn’t available, or you’re looking for complementary tools, this episode offers a practical, hopeful starting point.
Host Kate Brownfield sits down with Julia Ross, M.A., N.N.T.S., best-sel
Step Away: Resilient Parenting Strategies for ADHD Families
Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach
Guest: Dr. Kate Lund, clinical psychologist, peak performance coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting
Episode Overview
In this empowering “Kate + Kate” episode, Kate talks with Dr. Kate Lund about what resilient parenting really looks like when you’re raising kids with ADHD, big emotions, o
You Are Not Broken: Reframing Depression and ADHD as Unfinished Business
Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach
Guest: Dr. Kate Lund, clinical psychologist, peak performance coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting
Episode Overview
In this empowering “Kate + Kate” episode, Kate talks with Dr. Kate Lund about what resilient parenting really looks like when you’re raising kids with ADHD, big emotions, o
ADHD and Emotional Regulation: Helping Kids Manage Big Feelings — Dr. Blaise Aguirre
What do you do when your child with ADHD is overwhelmed, highly emotional, or completely losing it? Kate Brownfield talks with Dr. Blaise Aguirre, child and adolescent psychiatrist, Director of the 3East Continuum at McLean Hospital, Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, and expert in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Dr. Aguirre explains why behavior that looks like defia
Slow to Launch: Helping ADHD Teens and Young Adults Build Independence — Dr. Tamara Rosier
What do you do when your young adult with ADHD is technically grown but doesn’t seem ready to launch?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, welcomes back Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD Center of West Michigan and author of Your Brain’s Not Broken and You, Me, and Our ADHD Family.
This conversation focuses on one of the most stressful stages of ADH
OCD vs Anxiety vs ADHD in Kids: ERP, Diagnosis & Next Steps w/ Dr. Tamar Chansky
Episode Summary
OCD vs. anxiety in kids, ERP treatment, and co-regulation for families. Dr. Tamar Chansky explains how to tell OCD from general anxiety, where it overlaps with ADHD, and how parents can lower fear, connect first, and coach skills that stick. We cover PANS/PANDAS (sudden-onset OCD after infections), when to seek medical evaluation, and first-line care like Exposure and Response Prev
Rewiring Attention: Movement, Sensory & Brain-Based Strategies for ADHD
Episode Summary
A brain-based roadmap for ADHD beyond “attention.” Dr. Rebecca Jackson explains how sensory, motor, and cognitive development shape attention, executive function, and emotional regulation, and how targeted, non-medication interventions (movement, sensory input, nutrition) can build lasting change. We cover bottom-up readiness before top-down strategies, practical daily routines,
No One Else I'd Rather Be: A Mother's Memoir of Raising a Daughter with ADHD
Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent Coach
Guest: Aimee Kaufman, author of No One Else I’d Rather Be: Loving a Daughter with ADHD for Who She Is
Episode Overview
In this profoundly moving conversation, Kate sits down with author and parent Aimee Kaufman to talk about her memoir and the 10-year journey to her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis. Aimee shares the hard moments, misun
How Parents of ADHD Kids Can Be Supportive vs. Rescuers
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with licensed clinical social worker Ryan Wexelblatt, known as ADHD Dude, about how parents can help children with ADHD build stronger executive-function, behavioral, and social skills through clear expectations, consistent routines, real-world practice, and calm parental authority.
Ryan explains why children with ADH
Supporting an ADHD Child with Anxiety — with Kristen McNeely, LMFT & BCBA
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My guest today is Kristen McNeely, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Kristen serves as a Behavior Special
Navigating Neurodiversity in Early Childhood Education: Insights and Strategies
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Join host Kate Brownfield from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com in an enlightening conversation with Cassie Korbfort, MSEd, a Child Development Specialist and early
Transitioning Young Adults with ADHD to Independence Without Them Feeling Lost with Greg Burnham
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In this episode, Kate Brownfield sits down with Greg Burnham, MS, LMFT, and clinical director at Gembaboise.com, to discuss how alternative paths like gap programs can help young adults build confidence, develop
Punishment Fails ADHD Kids, and This Pool Metaphor Fixes Emotional Chaos with Dr. Tamara Rosier
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In this episode of ADHD Kids Can Thrive, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Dr. Tamara Rosier, an ADHD expert, coach, and author, about parenting children with ADHD and how ADHD affects family dynamics.
Dr. Rosier shar
How ADHD is Leading Thousands of Teens into Crime and Prison with Sarah Templeton
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In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Sarah Templeton, a UK-based ADHD therapist, author, and advocate. Sarah shares her powerful journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 51 and
How ADHD Sensory Issues Create Picky Eaters and What Parents Must Do with Judy Delaware
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In this episode, Kate Brownfield interviews Judy Delaware, a pediatric occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and co-founder of Feeding Littles, along with Julie Abrams, an occupational therapist and ADHD parent
Why Executive Dysfunction Makes Learning Hard for ADHD Kids. How to Help It with Michelle McKeon
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In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive, host Kate Brownfield sits down with Michelle McKeon, an ADHD parent coach, executive functioning coach, and academic coach for children, young adults, and parents. In this e
Why ADHD Kids' Organizational Skills Take Longer to Develop with Dr. Damon Korb
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In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, host Kate Brownfield welcomes Dr. Damon Korb, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, founder
The Neurodiversity Playbook for ADHD, 2E and Autistic Kids with Dr. Matt Zakreski
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In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive, the host Kate Brownfield sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Matthew Zakreski, an expert in neurodi
Sensory Diets for Kids with ADHD and Autism to Improve Focus and Regulate Behavior with Julie Abrams
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In this episode, Kate Brownfield from The ADHD Kids Can Thrive interviews Julie Abrams, an occupational therapist (OT) specializing in neurodivers
The Challenges and Solutions for Living with ADHD with Dr. Sarah Cheyette
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In this episode, host Kate Brownfield welcomes Dr. Sarah Cheyette, a pediatric neurologist specializing in ADHD. They explore ADHD diagnosis, tr
The ADHD Porcupine Approach to Handle Oppositional Kids and Build Emotional Safety with Dr. Christie Rogers
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In this episode, host Kate Brownfield sits down with Dr. Christie Rogers-Larke, founder and clinical director of Outside of the Box Therapy in
The ADHD System That Helped Our Son Thrive and Inspired a Movement with Tony and Cassi
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In this heartfelt episode, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Tony Bellezza and Cassi Bellezza, the founders of the nonprofit Anthony's Way-The Road to Kindness. The fo
How Fixing My Son’s Gut Health Eliminated His ADHD Symptoms with Emma Tekstra
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In this compelling episode of ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Emma Tekstra, a global health consultant, actuary, and author of How to
Parenting a Child With ADHD: Letting Go, Advocating & Building Strengths | Jennifer Gay Summers
What happens when the future you imagined for your child with ADHD is not the future they actually need?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with writer and longtime ADHD parent advocate Jennifer Gay Summers about raising a neurodivergent child from early childhood into young adulthood. Jennifer shares what she learned as she moved from denial and uncer
Sleep Solutions for Kids with ADHD with Dr. Brown
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My guest is Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown, a triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician. Dr. Brown obtained sleep medicine training at the University
Smart but Scattered: Executive Function, Motivation, and Independence in ADHD Kids — Colin Guare
What happens when a bright child with ADHD can do the work—but struggles more as life requires greater independence?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with Colin Guare, behavioral analyst, writer, adult with ADHD, and co-author of Smart But Scattered, Second Edition, Smart But Scattered Teens, and Smart But Scattered and Stalled.
Colin shares his own
Understanding Shame in Parenthood with Dr. Angela Low
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My guest is Dr. Angela Low, an adjunct professor at the University of British Columbia, a research associate at Simon Fraser University’s CHART lab, and consulting on several chil
Collaborative Parenting: Solving ADHD Challenges with Dr. Stuart Ablon
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My guest is Dr. Stuart Ablon, a renowned psychologist from Harvard Medical School, Associate Professor, and Thomas G. Stemberg Endowed Chair. He is
Navigating Neurodiversity: How To Cope with Dr. Alison McClymont
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My guest is Dr. Alison McClymont, a renowned British child psychologist with over a decade of experience in child and adolescent mental health. Specializing in trauma and emot
Unlocking the Brain: A Journey into Neurodiversity with Dr. Robert Melillo
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My guest is Dr. Robert Melillo, a globally recognized brain health expert. Dr. Melillo, a clinician, professor, brain researcher, and best-selling author shares his personal jo
ADHD Coaching: Empowering Students with ADHD for Success
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My guest is Emily Rubin Persons from SkipCoaching.com, a PCC certified ADHD life coach. Emily shares her journey from being a parent of an ADHD child to becoming a dedicated coa
Building Executive Function: Strategies for Parents of ADHD Children
My guest is Sean McCormick, an expert in executive functions and founder of EFspecialist.com. In this episode, Sean shares invaluable insights on helping ADHD children thrive at school and home.
Discover practical strategies to support your child's executive function, including Sean's innovative CLEAN method for organizing school materials. Learn about the importance of setting proactive goals, us
Preparing Students with ADHD and/or LD for College Success
Feeling overwhelmed trying to support your ADHD child?
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My guest is Elizabeth Hamblet, a college learning disabilities consultant and author of "Seven Steps to College Success: A Pathway for Students
Top 10 Parenting Tips from Expert Parent Coaches for Complex Kids
Feeling overwhelmed trying to support your ADHD child?
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My guests are Diane Dempster and Elaine Taylor-Klaus, parent coaches and co-founders of Impact Parents. They provide behavioral management train
Navigating School IEPs and 504 Plans for Kids with ADHD
Feeling overwhelmed trying to support your ADHD child?
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My guest is April Rehrig, a veteran school psychologist and founder of RISE Educational Advocacy and Consulting. In this insightful episode, Apr
Dr. Ned Hallowell, How To Parent Your ADHD Child Towards Their Strengths
Feeling overwhelmed trying to support your ADHD child?
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My guest is Dr. Ned Hallowell, a world-renowned authority on ADHD. Dr. Hallowell shares his unique perspective on A
AI-Powered Emotional Support: The Future of Therapy Toys is here
My guest is Peter Fitzpatrick, the co-founder and CEO of Fawn Friends. Peter shares his personal journey and how it led to the creation of Willow, an AI-powered stuffed animal designed to provide emotional support to children. Learn about the fascinating technology behind Willow and how it helps kids with emotional regulation, executive function, and building secure relationships. Discover the po
Raising an Organized Child with ADHD
Feeling overwhelmed trying to support your ADHD child?
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My guest is Damon Korb, M.D., a board-certified developmental and behavioral pediatrician who examines the neurodevelopmental brain functions th
Navigating Addiction: Insights from Brice Hancock, Founder of Mile High Recovery Center
My guest is Brice Hancock, a former addict and the founder of Mile High Recovery in Denver, Colorado. In this insightful discussion, we delve into the complexities of addiction, particularly in relation to ADHD, and how it impacts individuals and their families.
Brice shares his personal journey from addiction to recovery, providing a raw and honest account of his struggles and triumphs. He also d
When ADHD Intertwines with Anxiety and Depression
My guest is Dr. Sarah Cheyette, a pediatric neurologist. 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 now practices at the
Jacob's Journey of ADHD to ADHD Advocacy
My guest is Jacob, a Bristol native and ADHD advocate. Jacob shares his personal journey and discusses his life with ADHD, which he was diagnosed with at age 13, and the challenges of growing up without a supportive ADHD community. He delves into his motivations for becoming an advocate, inspired by the lack of resources for girls with ADHD and his desire to provide representation and hope for new
ADHD and Anxiety in Kids: How to Tell What’s Going On and How to Help — Kristen McNeely, LMFT, BCBA
Is it ADHD, anxiety, or both, and how can parents tell what their child actually needs?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with Kristen McNeely, LMFT, BCBA, a licensed marriage and family therapist, board-certified behavior analyst, school behavioral specialist, and parent consultant who works with children experiencing anxiety and behavioral challenge
Transforming Executive Functioning Skills
My guest is Marydee Sklar, founder of ExecutiveFunctioningSuccess.com, for an inspiring conversation about overcoming executive functioning challenges. Marydee shares her personal journey and professional insights into supporting both children and adults who struggle with these skills.
In this episode, Marydee recounts her own difficulties with executive functioning and how they affected her life
Parenting a Teen With ADHD: Meet Your Child Where They Are — A Mom’s Perspective
What if supporting your child with ADHD starts with meeting them where they are, not where you think they should be?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with her longtime friend Lisa, a fellow parent raising a son with ADHD, about the real-life decisions, worries, experiments, and perspective shifts that come with parenting a neurodivergent teenager.
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Navigating Balanced Parenting with ADHD Kids: Overcoming Enmeshed Patterns
My guest is Krissy Pozatek, MSW, a seasoned parent coach and author of the landmark book The Parallel Process. Krissy will discuss the concept of balanced parenting and share her expertise on how parents can grow alongside their struggling adolescents or young adults, particularly those with ADHD.
We delve into the pitfalls of enmeshed parenting, where parents often take over their children's resp
CBT for ADHD: Helping Teens and Young Adults Get Unstuck — Dr. Russell Ramsay
Your teen with ADHD may know exactly what they need to do. So why can’t they just do it?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with Dr. J. Russell Ramsay, psychologist, author, and leading expert in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for ADHD, about how CBT can help teens and young adults turn intentions into action.
CBT for ADHD is not simply about changing ne
Supporting ADHD Children: Insights on Bonding, Executive Functioning, and Screen Time Management
My guest is Dr. Laura Honos-Webb, a clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADD and ADHD. She shares her expertise on the innovative Bonding Health app, designed to improve ADHD parent-child relationships through research-based exercises.
In this episode, learn about the interconnectedness of ADHD, executive functioning, and emotional dysregulation. Discover practical strategies for paren
ADHD Medication for Kids: What Parents Need to Know with Dr. Bill Dodson
If you are considering ADHD medication for your child, it can be hard to sort through the fear, opinions, and conflicting information. In this episode of the ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with ADHD psychiatrist Dr. Bill Dodson about how ADHD medications are used, what parents should watch for, and why finding the right medication and dose can take trial and adjustment.
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Tools to Build Time Management Skills
My guest is Mindy Hudon, a speech-language pathologist, author, and creator of innovative educational tools. She has dedicated herself to empowering children and adults alike to overcome communication challenges and develop essential life skills, such as executive function skills.
Mindy has created a series of innovative and engaging educational tools. This episode digs into her creation, the "Be
An Integrative Pediatrician’s Guide to Whole Child Resilience
My guest is Dr. Elisa Song, a Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained integrative pediatrician - and she is on a mission to revolutionize the future of children’s health! In 2005, the New England Journal of Medicine predicted that for the first time in history, our children are expected to have a shorter lifespan than us, their parents. Fast forward almost 20 years, and things aren’t much better. She does j
Growing Up Highly Sensitive
My guest is Jim Rajan, an international seer. He started his professional life working in film and TV and then moved to study world healing methods, including shamanism, reiki, Traditional Chinese medicine, and Daoist training. Jim grew up struggling with attention and learning. He was highly sensitive and a feeler of rejection. As a child, they thought he was autistic. He failed to thrive as a ba
Clarifying the ambiguity around ADHD in Kids
Could your child be struggling with ADHD even if teachers say they’re doing fine?
ADHD does not always look like hyperactivity, disruptive behavior, or obvious problems at school. In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with pediatric neuropsychologist Dr. Katja Fredriksen, co-author of Different Thinkers: ADHD, about how ADHD is diagnosed, why inattentive
How to Use Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Complexities of ADHD
My guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, an acclaimed developmental-behavioral pediatrician, assistant professor at New York Medical College, and author specializing in ADHD management. We delve into the world of ADHD, breaking down its complexities and how integrating mindfulness can transform the lives of families grappling with it.
Dr. Bertin extensively elaborates on the concept of ADHD as a developmental
Loving the Different - A Journey to Self-Acceptance
My guest is Nathan Clarkson, a celebrated actor, best-selling author, and filmmaker who takes us through his remarkable life journey. Nathan, best known for his vivid creativity and a member of the esteemed Clarkson family, grew up facing numerous hurdles that included ADHD, OCD, anxiety, and learning disabilities. His thought-provoking experiences form the basis of the best-selling book "Differen
How our nervous systems effects us with Dr. Lori Desautles
My guest is Dr. Lori Desautels, author and Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016 where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. Lori was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for eight years where she founded the Educational Neuroscience Symposium that has now reached thousands of educators and is in its 15th year. L
Speech Therapy Techniques & Strategies with Chris Wegner - The Speech Dude
My guest is Chris Wegner, the acclaimed 'Speech Dude'. Wegner, a school-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and a nationally renowned presenter helps us unfold the essentials of speech and language therapy and its significance for neurodiverse children.
Drawing from his 20 years of educational experience and his personal journey with ADHD, Chris delves into the diverse communication modes of n
How Ketogenic Diets Impact ADHD & Mental Health
My guest is Nicole Laurent, LMHC. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people use ketogenic dietary therapy as a treatment for mental illness and neurological issues. She uses a variety of nutritional and functional methods of treatment in her work and provides evidence-based psychotherapy modalities in adult client populations. In addition to specialized training in clinical skill
Top 5 insights from a Mom parenting kids with ADHD
My guest is Kirah Johnson. A loving mom to four kids and as a teacher, Kirah shares her comprehensive insights on raising children with ADHD which she has openly documented on her Instagram page, We Have to Go Through It.
She dives into her top five pieces of advice for parents raising children with ADHD. From building your team, implementing visuals, and maintaining routines, to embracing the won
The Intricate Relationship Between Trauma and ADHD
My guest is Amy Pagett, a trauma-informed coach, and an elementary school teacher. As a trauma survivor who suspected she had ADHD in adulthood, Amy shares her unique perspective on the intricate relationship between trauma and ADHD, the mirror-like symptoms between both conditions and her journey of overcoming the confusing overlap.
We analyze the high susceptibility of those with ADHD to develop
The Vital Role of Parents and Families for an ADHD child
My guest is Kayvon Afsarifard , a clinical team leader at TeamWonder.org. This insightful discussion dives into how ADHD affects not only the individual but the whole family system, emphasizing the crucial role parents and families play when a child is dealing with ADHD. Kayvon shares effective strategies on how parents can keep their child focused and organized, discussing developmental stages a
ADHD, Dyslexia, and Learning Differently: Why Your Child Is Not Deficient — Jonathan Mooney
What if your child with ADHD or dyslexia isn’t deficient — but learns differently in a system that wasn’t built for them?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with Jonathan Mooney, writer, speaker, advocate, and adult with ADHD and dyslexia.
Jonathan did not learn to read until age 12. Growing up, he faced low expectations and repeatedly heard that he did not
What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew: The 5 C’s of ADHD Parenting — Dr. Sharon Saline
What does your child with ADHD wish you understood about what it feels like to be them?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with Dr. Sharon Saline, clinical psychologist and author of What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew, about ADHD, executive functioning, anxiety, motivation, and what children and teens with ADHD need most from the adults raising them.
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'Extra Focus' with ADHD Jesse J Anderson
In this compelling episode, Kate Brownfield interviews Jesse J. Anderson, a renowned author, social media influencer, and ADHD advocate. diagnosed with ADHD himself, Jesse takes us through his personal experiences, focusing on triumphs and struggles, and analyzes techniques that can work for those with ADHD.
More about Jesse J. Anderson at https://adhdjesse.com/
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Get the Scoop on Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments for ADHD Kids
My guest Dr. Nicole Michaeli, a pediatric psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments of children, adolescents, and young adults. Over the last 15 years, Dr. Michaeli’s work has focused on the identification and treatment of young individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Michaeli received her BA from the University of California Los Angeles, where she studie
Top 10 Words of Wisdom from a parent who has raised an ADHD child
My guest is a mother of an ADHD child who is now in his mid-twenties. I asked Helen to join me to share her top 10 pieces of earned wisdom that she has gained over the years to share with other parents who may be on a similar journey. She agreed to share in service of helping other parents.
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Mother’s Top 10 pieces of wisdom earned from raising a child with ADH
ADHD in Girls: Why It Gets Missed and What Parents Should Know — Dr. Stephen Hinshaw
Why is ADHD so often missed in girls, and what can happen when it goes unrecognized?
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, talks with Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at UCSF, about ADHD in girls and women, stigma, diagnosis, and what decades
What I’ve Learned Raising a Child With ADHD: One Mom’s Story
What can another parent teach you about raising a child with ADHD? Sometimes, a lot.
In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate talks with her friend Lisa, a fellow mom raising a child with ADHD, about what she's learned over years of navigating the ups, downs, questions, and uncertainty that come with parenting a neurodivergent child.
This is a conversation between two parents abou
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