Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

Do you ever think "Man, I am feeling so lazy?" This is a common misunderstanding when you live with an ADHD brain! The truth is that one big battle that we are faced with is something called "ADHD paralysis", which is when we are up against a big task and our mind goes on overload, we freeze!  In this episode, you will hear from actor and comedian, Connor DeWolfe. I share one of his "ADHD Tips" comedy skits. It will be a fun piece of the episode to listen to a few times. You will find  humor, connection, and it will be a great conversation starter too! He mentions "ADHD paralysis" in the skit and that's what I run with for the rest of the episode!  You will learn how to combat this frozen state with movement, snacks, sunlight, music, and connection. Another thing that Connor mentions is body doubling, which is working alongside someone else! I hope you can take and apply these strategies the next time you are faced with feeling frozen!  Email me @ katelynmabry4@gmail.com with audio clips or to set up an interview to share your ADHD journey on a future episode! Visit www.katelynmabry.com to set up a free coaching consultation or to check out my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." Have a super blessed day! Love you all! 

Does your mind go on a spiral rollercoaster when faced with even the simplest decision!? This is because our brains struggle to prioritize or organize our thoughts around the decision being made!! This challenge sends down a road of shame and discontent as we are left wondering which choice to make! If that is true for you, this is a great episode to listen to! You will hear my daughter share her breakfast battle and her struggle to pick out the right outfit in the morning! Then she asks you if its hard to decide too! I share some tips and tools to use in this decision making battle as you are encouraged to talk to someone you trust, ask reflective questions, and face the fear monster that often creates more of a problem deciding on things! Buckle up and join me on this episode and let the decision making begin!  Visit www.katelynmabry.com to get on my mailing list, order my book, or set up a coaching call!  Stay tuned for the upcoming course that is being created for parents who are desiring to stay calm and stop being mad at your child's ADHD challenges! You won't want to miss the jumpstart deals being offered on this course! E-mail me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like details right away!  Have a super blessed day!

Have you ever said the works, "I want to be like..." or " I want to be normal!?" My question is...what is "normal" anyways and why would we all want to be the same thing!? For ADHD Awareness Month, I am trying to get more creative with my episodes and begin empowering kids voices to be heard! You will hear from 8 year old Cameron, from Canada, who shares how he feels having ADHD. This brave boy confidently tells you how ADHD can be "great and annoying sometimes..." He talks about the "superpowers" that his ADHD gives him too! You will also hear about how ants and grasshoppers are both insects, but are also different in so many ways! We don't want to try to be an ant when we are born to be a grasshopper! Your take away is to talk about or write down what you feel is great and annoying about having ADHD!  Email katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like your voice heard on a future podcast episode! It's more fun to learn and grow alongside each other!!! You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to book a coaching consultation.

Did you know that the simple act of entering into nature can give your brain the gift of Dopamine and Serotonin, just to name a few neurotransmitter chemicals that our ADHD brain can benefit from!  In this episode, I talk about these gifts that nature so graciously gives us and the benefits that come with entering into that gift! You will also be invited to play a sound game with me! Are your moods swinging, unmotivated, lack attention, have a hard time learning, and experience emotional dysregulation!? I have good news for you! The dopamine neurotransmitter that nature releases will help you regulate those things! What does the Serotonin do? This joy chemical releases and also helps with our mood, cognitive processing, overall learning, working memory, anxiety, and even lessens the symptoms of depression.  These are just two of the many benefits of exploring nature!  I would love for you to send me your nature stories and how it becomes armor for you to combat those ADHD battles! Go to www.katelynmabry.com or email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com  Are you wanting to learn more about how to parent your child's ADHD brain? Contact me for a free coaching consultation. I look forward to hearing from you! Have a blessed day! 

Who else is an "overthinker!?" This is soooo common among those of us with ADHD brains, because our minds are constantly in motion and it so easily goes into overdrive! Overthinking can be driven by fear or frustration with some of our executive function challenges! In this episode, we will talk about how our overthinking takes over and feels like a "giant" in our mind! I share the story of David and Goliath to use as a visual for you to imagine using helpful stones (replacing what is wrong with what is right & making fear your friend) with the power to knock down those overthinking thoughts!  Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com  to sign up for my upcoming virtual zoom seminar called "Why Mindset Matters with ADHD!" It will be on Friday, October 29th at 11-11:40 CST. The cost is $20 and includes a signed copy of my book, Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" along with a zipper bracelet! The seminar will be recorded and sent out with the notes afterwards. There will be a max of 5 participates enrolled for this round and if all goes well I hope to host more in the near future! I want to keep it personal! I hope to hear from you soon!  You can also visit my website to join my email list for upcoming events or for more resources! www.katelynmabry.com  

I want to say "HAPPY ADHD AWARENESS MONTH!" The truth is, it's not the most "happy" thing we deal with most days! This is why I decided to encourage you this episode to intentionally find ways to put in positive affirmations each day to combat the 3 times more negative comments we often receive or put on ourselves! For every negative intake, we need to kindly push back with 5 positive comments, affirmations, encouragements, etc. You are more than enough, you are loved, you are wonderfully made to do amazing things with your brilliant, uniquely wired mind. Owning these truths will allow you to grow into the best version of yourself. I know I have touched on this topic before, but it is that important to PRACTICE daily!  This ADHD Awareness month, I challenge you to adopt daily mindful affirmations and gratitude journaling/proclamation! We can shift the direction of this stigma on ADHD, get rid of all excuses, and be empowered to help others see how truly incredible our minds can be!  Email me katelynmabry4@gmail.com or message me @katelynmabry.com with any topic ideas or to make your voice heard on this podcast! We have a month filled with influential guests, new topics, and fun as we hear from our peers to learn and grow together! Have a blessed day!

Raise your hand if you have a hard time getting started on a task or something new?! My hand is raised and I am guessing many of your hands are raised too!  The reason that this is so tricky, is because the executive function part of our ADHD brain struggles with the skill of "initiating tasks!" Yep, you are not alone and this is a common battle for many! We beat ourselves up over getting started on things and that is because we hit a road block in our brains and often are hit with not knowing where or how to start! In this short but sweet episode, I share a few simply, but super useful tips of how we can rev our engines and get going on different tasks throughout our day!  Your hints for this episode are pieces and timers. I hope you are able to put these tips/tools into practice and they help your tasks become easier to begin!!  Visit me on my website www.katelynmabry.com to subscribe to my email list or check out my book for kids...or email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to set up a free consultation, share topic ideas and let me know if your child would like to have their voice on this podcast! I want to be sure kids feel seen and heard!!   Have a blessed day! love you all!

Certified dietitian Angela Dodge discusses the impact of nutrition on ADHD, focusing on the benefits of hydration and key vitamins. The importance of making wise food choices and journaling is emphasized for individuals with ADHD. Adding colorful foods, supplements, and family time around meals are suggested to support busy brains.

Food can be such a funny thing! We can love it and we can dislike it, but we all have to eat it! This is why food is such an important topic when it comes to learning more about our ADHD brain!  Did you know that the food we choose to eat can affect our behavior, mood, and overall emotional regulation!   It's tricky when one is picky, the texture isn't quite right, or the appetite isn't there due to a side affect of medication. It's easy to fall into a habit of eating easy foods that just fill the body, but too often the food choices aren't helping our minds!  This episode is meant as a conversation starter to begin talking about what type of eater you are and what is being put in your body each day. There is zero shame attached, only an opportunity to self-reflect, learn, and grow!  Next week, we will be hearing from two dietary experts (follow them on IG @nourished.beginnings.kids) who specialize in working with kids who have ADHD! They are passionate about helping kids who may be picky eaters, and others who simply need to make better food choices to decrease ADHD struggles and increase daily success!  Message me to share your child's story and voice as they discover more about their brilliant ADHD brain! You can also message me to order a personalized copy of my children's book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD"  www.katelynmabry.com or katelynmabry4@gmail.com   

Do you have questions bouncing through your busy brain about either your own ADHD or what you wish others would know about ADHD!?  This short and sweet episode encourages and empowers you to become better at asking questions as well as practicing those active listening skills. So often we get caught in our own heads and it's hard to see past the struggles. You want to move into a strength based approach as you come alongside each other as a family to learn and grow together!  Featured in this episode is a GREAT opportunity to learn from routine experts in an upcoming "Brili" webinar!   Sign up now through this "Brili Webinar Registration Link"... https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gBBfjX8PQb6WJ9EUSvT-_A