Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

Please note: This episode will be even more valuable if you listen to it alongside your child so that great conversations can come out of it! We are back for part 2 as we talk about the next step in the "Lafaya Way" method of becoming our best hypersensitive selves and RESPONDING in helpful ways. Please listen to (part 1) first, so that this episode will make even more sense! FURR is our acronym that we are are learning about and we previously talked about "finding our calm" (which means much more then just the phrase), and "understanding your real truth." This episode covers the first "R", which is to "Respond with your truest intentions." Lafaya does a great job giving examples of what this looks like in a child's world and how trusted adults can also come alongside and benefit from this strategy as well!  You can find Lafaya at www.lafayaway.com for more resources! Please visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com to order a signed copy of my book, contact me for a free consultation, or request to be a guest on the show! I look forward to hearing from you!  

Please note: This longer episode is an interview and may need to be broken up into parts to be listened to, retained, and experience valuable mid-session conversation with. Do you struggle with some sort of hypersensitivity either physically, emotionally, or both? If so, you are definitely not alone! It is very common for those of us with ADHD to experience hypersensitivity on some level. In this episode, you will hear from expert Lafaya Mitchell, who has been a licensed therapist for 20 years and continues to counsel children and families regarding how to face hypersensitivity. She explains what being "hypersensitive" actually means and she uses a model that she developed "The Lafaya Way" to help those who struggle with hypersensitivity. Today she will share the first two parts of that model. The first is to "Find your calm", and the second is to "Understand your truth." Come join us as we discover how to put these first two steps into practice!  You can find Lafaya, her books, and all of her other resources at www.lafayaway.com   You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for coaching opportunities and more resources as well.

Too often, the challenges of ADHD are highlighted and focused on. This episode is going to flip the script and hone in on some of the many gifts that come with having an ADHD brain.  The main gift that's talked about is the fact that those with ADHD are great at "thinking outside of the box." To make it a more appealing visual, I came up with the concept of being an "out of the ball pit thinker"! Those colorful balls that both rest in and pop out of a ball pit when being played in makes for a great analogy of how our ADHD minds are drawn to the balls outside of the pit that are filled with creativity, innovation, imagination, and go off course to do things in a different way! I hope this fun visual is a great conversation starter for you all and I hope that you can add to the list of strengths shared as well. Together we can educate, empower, and encourage our kids to move mountains with their amazing minds!  Please send me a message if you or your child would like to share a topic idea or be a guest on a future podcast! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com  

Have you ever heard the term, "you are who you hang with?!" This is something my parents said to me when I was young and it is something I often think about when choosing who to spend time with and energy on. Friendships can be so valuable, but also can be a source of pain for many. Especially those of us who have ADHD and may struggle with deep seeded feelings of rejection, or just having a hard time making and maintaining friendships. This is when we need to stop and ask yourself, who are the people in my life who I am trying to be "friends" with?  In this episode, we will explore the idea of identifying types of friends using the visual of a stoplight. This green light, yellow light, red light analogy helps us identify who is safe, which relationships need caution/boundaries, and those we may need to stop spending time with and energy on.  Categorizing  also helps to paint a picture of the types of friends we should be seeking out. For parents, it's helpful to identify which types of friendships to facilitate and encourage.  Please message me and let me know if this visual is helpful and if you have any other questions or topic ideas to cover in future episodes.  Visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or if you'd like to set up a free consultation. Have a super blessed day! 

ADHD Specialist and speech and language pathologist, Donna Giachino, discusses understanding our ADHD brains, finding like-minded communities, and the importance of visualizing concepts and embracing neurodiversity. Connecting with others who experience the same challenges fosters acceptance and mental well-being. It's crucial to find a safe place and connect with like-minded individuals without judgment or shame.

Exploring the inner script in ADHD brains and the importance of questioning thoughts and seeking evidence of truth. Strategies for countering negative thinking, focusing on positivity, practicing gratitude, and seeking guidance for personal growth.

Exploring the benefits of fidgeting for ADHD individuals, including the release of chemicals like dopamine. Discussion on different types of fidgets and how they assist in focus and retention. Favorite fidgeting toys and how fidgeting helps manage intense emotions. Benefits of fidgeting for calming the mind and body, including a specific fidget toy.

Explore the experiences of a 9 year old with ADHD, including challenges and strengths; Learn about brain processing and the benefits of breaks; Discover strategies for overcoming challenges with reading and memorizing; Find motivation through words of affirmation and music

An ADHD mama shares her journey and discovery of how her kids learn differently. Tips include breaking assignments into manageable pieces, using colors to stimulate the brain, taking brain breaks, and trying one tool at a time as an experiment. They also discuss the importance of understanding ADHD and executive function, self-advocacy, personalized study tools, thinking like a scientist, embracing a growth mindset, and viewing challenges as experiments.

This episode should have been recorded sooner as I know this topic will resonate with so many who are feeling paralyzed both mentally and emotionally by this Pandemic time period. In this episode you will NOT hear me talk about any political views or really any topic other then the mental and emotional health of your child! This is a great conversation starter as many kids with ADHD struggle in silence because it's hard to put the thoughts and deep emotions into words. There are a few tips to try and words of affirmation shared. Please message me if your child would like to be on my future episodes or if you'd like to share any topic ideas!! We are all on this journey together! Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com Visit www.katelynmabry.com  to schedule a coaching session or to order the book "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD."