Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

Do you ever notice that your first tendency when things get hard, new or uncomfortable is to either freeze, get frustrated or fly away!? If so, you are not alone, BUT the great news is that you can practice charging at these things with a reframed mindset to build a resilience and confidence you didn't know was possible! In this episode, you will meet my newfound friend and brilliant ADHD mind, AMINE, who is from Moraco and the incredible content creator for "ADHDoers" on Instagram (almost 2M followers!) and he has a fun, animated show at www.neurodivers.show. Amine shares his childhood stories of how he was once said to be shy, but really he was feeling shame and how he would practice building resilience by facing the "uncomfortable" head on and moving into a more confidence mind and emotional space by doing so! Visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com to share your journey toward resilience! I would love to hear from you!!

Now that you've created your New Year targets and have had some time to shoot for them, let's refocus on the celebration of any amount of progress on your journey of aiming for targets made!! In this episode, we will celebrate hitting the target and the resilience built when missing the target and trying to aim again. We want to pause and celebrate how far you've come- not just where you landed. Wheather you hit your target, got close, changed your aim, or learned something new along the way, this episode is all about progress over perfection! As ADHD warriors, we often put in a lot of progress that goes unnoticed. Today, we will slow things down and shine a light on the growth that happens inside. Learning how to refocus, trying again, adjusting plans, and keep going even when things feel tricky or sticky! We will talk about why trying matters just as much as finishing, how noticing small wins builds confidence, and how every effort helps build momentum for the rest of the year! This episode will remind you that aiming takes practice- and that practice is something to be proud of! Let's practice those intentional breaths, give yourself credit, and celebrate the journey you are on! You are learning to aim with courage, kindness, and curiosity- and that's a BIG win! Please reach out at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to share future episode topic ideas! I would love to hear from you!

Sometimes living with an ADHD brain can feel lonely! This is why discovering your team in different environments at a young age is important. These are those trusted adults you can safely turn to when things feel tough, or problem solve with when we make a mistake and need support/encouragement! These are individuals who love us for who we are and they are in our corner when we feel misunderstood, unseen or unloved in different situations. A target team helps us find success on different days and in different ways. In this episode, we will talk about what a target team look like at home, at school, at activities/in sports, and within community or social outings/events! How in each environment, safe adults can help you stay focused, find calm for big feelings, and try again when things don't go your way! We will discover how a target team can help set one clear target at a time and why effort matters, because practice makes progress! Remember, ADHD is NOT something to fix, it's a brain to figure out and understand better! And with the right team cheering you on, you can keep aiming, adjusting, and growing! I would love for you to visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to share some episode ideas for this coming year!! I am here to serve you! Love you all!

Living with an ADHD brain is often accompanied by negative self-talk and if we don't stay on top of it, then that bully can speak louder than the truth of the incredible creation that you were created to be in all of your amazing strengths and gifts! You may notice that I continue to circle back to the same message of becoming self-aware of the inner voice and what it is speaking to you! That is because, this is the key to moving forward and growing through each moment of challenge we face when shooting for tricky targets!! In this episode, we will make it crystal clear how missing a target never means failure, but it does mean that you have an opportunity to re-aim and become even stronger through trying again! It also grows our resiliance and perserverance in the process as we strive for progress, NOT perfection! It means your flexible thinking muscle is being stretched and you are learning how to adjust! Mistakes are information, not proof! Learning happens because of misses! Here is your GENTLE re-aim challenge: Pick one tiny next try and even choose to give space, grace and time to try again the next day! Missing a target doesn't mean you failed. It means you are brave enough to keep going! I absolutely love spending this time with you all and I would love for you to reach out to me through my webside www.katelynmabry.com so we can continue exploring your targets together! Love you all!

HAPPY NEW YEAR my fabulous ADHD warriors!!! Let's charge into this year with purpose and start the year off zooming into the targets you create! In this episode, I will recap the difference between a goal and a target, as well as the different between motivation and momentum! Our busy brains need targets to practice shooting for and momentum maker to keep us refocusing on that target you've made! Practice makes progress every time! Be ready to talk to your trusted adult about a target you want to create and how you want to shoot for that target! Is it the target of getting to school one time in the morning? Or finding your calm when a sibling is bothering you? Or creating a bedtime flow routine that you can move through so that you can get better sleep and feel the best in your mind and body? It could even be a target of being a better active listener when spending time with friends and family! Once you identify the target, then you can practice shooting for it with tools and strategies you've built in your toolbox? Do you need a visual morning flowchart, alarms set, grounding bedtime strategies, thought reframing/positive self-talk practice, etc... What does your brain need to success at hitting that target!? The beauty of a target is that you don't get a bullseye every time and it's what you do when the shot falls short... We will talk about that next week! Please reach out to me at www.katelynmabry.com to share your targets for the new year! Always here for you! Love you all!

Are you putting your oxygen mask first before helping others!? I LOVE how your BIG feelings comes with a compassion compass that can be such a gift to others! Let's pause and talk about how we need to be sure that we are actively regulating our own big emotions in order to have the capacity to use the gift of helping others with their big emotions! In this episode, you will meet my dear friend and ADHD brother, Coach Ryan Mayer! He has a super fun way of talking about the importance of putting your oxygen (regulation/self-care) mask on, how to choose friends wisely, and how to be mindful of who and what you are choosing to spend your time and energy with/on! Coach Ryan's Free Productivity Guide Link: https://guides.ryanmayercoaching.com/?which_resource_are_you_most_interested_in=Productivity&_gl=1*1bfrz3p*_gcl_au*NzM0NzM0ODcuMTc1ODExOTQ4MA Coach Ryan's Free Coaching Session Link https://book.ryanmayercoaching.com/networking Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for to connect or find more resources on your journey!

Tis the season of SO much fun and often SO much frustration at the same time! That's why we are going to lean into cozying up to the idea of celebrating the gift of trying again when things feel tricky or sticky throughout this season of changes, mistakes, BIG feeling that burst, the many transitions that triggers many emotions too! You are not alone my friends! In this episode, we will unwrap the topic of trying again. Imagine that you walk outside and your boot makes a muddy, messy print in the snow, but then a fresh snow falls that night and the next day, the messy footprint is covered with a fresh layer of snow! That's whay we are talking about...trying again is like a fresh snow on a messy moment! Starting over takes courage! It might sound like: "Can I reset please, let's take a doover, I'd like to try that again, Tiny words open up BIG possiblity- Choosing a gift of a fresh start! Cozy Target= 3 Step reset gift- Unwrap a breath slowly Say try again words Do 1 tiny action to move forward Forgiveness is our holiday superpower! We discuss how forgiveness is a gift you give yourselves and others- it's a powerful present that you can unwrap anytime! Connect with the ones you love about a "try again" cozy target that you can practice during this holiday season! It will be the best gift anyone will recieve, including you!! Be sure to check out our December sponsor, Renee Marie, who is the author of "The Secret Playbook of Life." This incredible book is chalk full of 50 amazing mini stories that help kids like you build confidence, grit, and social skills- all while having a good laugh and learning what it means to grow, try again, and keep going! It is written for kids ages 6-12 and helps kids tackle tough days and celebrate wins along the way! It has awesome targets and takeway too! The Secret Playbook of Life helps you see that every challenge is really just a chance to grow stronger! Get your copy on Amazon today! You can also connect with me at www.katelynmabry.com. I would LOVE to hear from you! Music credit: http://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

Do you ever feel like you have one "ugh" moment after the next!? On our ADHD journey, we are often faced with many frustrations and feelings of failure...this is WHY celebrating little WINS is so very important on the path toward thriving with ADHD! In this episode, I want you to cozy up and connect with the ones you love to talk about how you too can create tiny targets to shoot for during this big season of holidays, transitions, and a whole new year coming up! What is a cozy target? It's a tiny , kind goal- something small and doable that helps your ADHD brain feel calm, focused and proud. It's that ONE thing that you can pause and say, "good job me!" For example: Helping with a chore without being asked, saying something kind to a siblings, taking a breath and a break when a big feelings strikes, using a memory tool to remember to pack something for school! What is your cozy little target this season? Here is the truth...little wins build big confidence. It tells your brain, "I can do hard things!" Always remember that your big seasons come and go, but your little wins add up to something amazing! Each cozy target you practice and progress at helps your bright brain shine a little brighter! I am so happy you are here to learn and grow with me! We are on this journey together! Please reach out to me @ www.katelynmabry.com or you can directly email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to share your ADHD journey with me too! I love all of you and hope to hear from you soon! With love and gratitude, Katelyn Mabry ADHD Life Coach Make sure you also check out our December sponsor, Renee Marie, who is the author of the incredible book and resource, "The Secret Playbook of Life!" This book is chalk full of 50 mini stories that help you build confidence, grit, and social skills - all while having a good laugh along the way and relating to each and every story in some way! Check it out on amazon or at http://mysecretplaybook.shopify.com Music credit: http://uppbeat.io/t/andrey-rossi/seize-the-day

You all are in for a treat with this episode! Have you been looking for a book that helps build confidence, grit, taming that inner voice and strengthens social skills!? If so, look no further! The Secret Playbook of Life is a book filled with 50 short stories that speak straight to day to day struggles we face and sometimes have a hard time knowing how to navigate through! In this episode, you will meet author and December podcast sponsor, Renee Marie, who has become an expert in the area of developing confidence, grit and social skills through the younger years. Even I have taken some valuable lessons and take aways to try from these brilliant, relatable stories! My 7 and 9 year old kiddos absolutely love reading and applying what they take away from each story! It's an excellent conversation started as we strive to grow that emotional intelligence through life's experiences! "The Secret Playbook of Life" is geared towards kids ages 6-12, and is full of "aha" moments for trusted adults too! It woukd be a great addition to a classroom library and a must have at home! Order your copy today at https://mysecretplaybook.com/myshopify.com. You can also follow her super helpful account on IG @secretplaybook. Her page is packed full of great content to soak in! I would love to hear from you too @ www.katelynmabry.com or email me directly at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to share your journey! Thank you for being here! Love you all!

Hold UP!? Thankful for a mess!? YEP, I did type that right!! In this episode, we are going to talk about how we can find gratitude, even when life, and/or our brains feel a little messy... Let's be honest, Having ADHD can feel like a living in a world of post-it notes, racing thoughts, and ideas that zip around! We forget things, our attention drifts, and our feelings get super big, really quickly! BUT, guess what? Inside that beautiful mess, there are some pretty incredible gifts too! Let's say a BIG "thank you to our differences! You might notice that your brain works differently from others- maybe you think faster, dream bigger, or feel deeper. That is not something to hide, but rather something to celebrate! Let's pause and practice thanking our support superheros too, who love us exactly as we are! Say, "thank you for believing in me-even when my brain feels messy!" A simple "thank you" will fill their heart and your bucket too! Next, let's say thank you for...second chances! Because when we make mistakes- which I know I do daily- we get to try again...that's how our brain learns and grows BEST! Forgot homework- You can make a plan to remember next time. Get distracted during chores? You can put a momentum maker in place to get back on track. Said something without thinking? Yikes, this one hits home- We can apologize and reconnect, making the relationship stronger! That's something to be thankful for! Finally, let's say it together, "thanks for the mess!" Because inside the mess are moments of blessings. Messy means you're curious Messy means you're growing Messy means you're human with a brain full of color, energy and brilliant ideas! If you lean in, you will always find beauty in the chaos! Like a pile of Fall leaves all different colors and shapes, but together, they make something beautiful! Let's practice gratitude with these prompts: "I'm thankful for my brain, because it helps me __________." "I'm thankful for the chances that I get to _______________." "I'm thankful for the mess, because it reminds me that I'm ______." Practice these daily and watch your mindset and attitude be transformed! Remember to check out our November sponsor, Sara Lewis Hartley, who is a neurodivergent coach, who helps families nuture emotional awareness, self-acceptance, and connection- all while celebrating uniqueness in every child. She is the author of "The Purposefully Me Series"- A social-emotional series of books that speak straight to your kiddos hearts and minds! Sara is also the creator of the incredible ALIGN Parenting Method, which is a powerful 5-step framework that helps find calm in the chaos throught Awareness, Listening & Labeling, Indentifying triggers, Grounding techniques, and Nurture practices. Visit www.saralewishartley.com to start your journey toward mindful, heart-centered parenting today! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com to connect, ask questions, or check out my other resources!! I would love to hear from you!