Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

There are a roller coaster of emotions that go along with being diagnosed with ADHD. Educator and Author of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD," Katelyn Mabry will share her own story of being diagnosed as well as give insight into the "ADHD" Acronym. The goal is to make a mindset shift from dwelling on the challenges of ADHD to battling the tough and focusing on all of the strengths and gifts this neurodivergent mind has to offer. Stay tuned as the next episode with reveal the last "D" description and talk about the different types of armor that can be put on, as I follow up on the ADHD mind "feeling like a battle." We can journey together, one step at a time. Hit that subscribe button if you like what you hear and share comments so that I can answer questions or speak on a topic of interest. Check out my website: www.katelynmabry.com to stay connected and join my FB group "Journey With Me Through ADHD" to dive deeper as a parent. You can also contact me through my website if you'd like to special order a signed copy of my book for your child. 

The podcast explores overcoming negative thinking patterns associated with ADHD, provides strategies to take control of thoughts, and highlights the importance of finding joy and calmness through interests and gratitude.

Meet Kristen Maher, author of 'The Awfulizer,' who shares strategies to overcome shame and become the 'Awesomizer.' The podcast explores the impact of shame on individuals with ADHD and emphasizes the importance of discussing emotions to overcome negative thoughts. Discover how to release shame and feel empowered through sharing and find 'The Awfulizer' online.

Is school in any environment feeling like an uphill battle sometimes? In this episode, we will uncover the internal struggles we often feel, while sharing some helpful strategies that can help calm the mind and make our work feel more manageable. Exercise is proven to help any child become more focused and better able to learn for a period of time. Breaking large tasks into bite size pieces can reduce anxiety and allow for us to celebrate each small success we have. Join me as we continue on this ADHD journey to discover our mind on many different levels. If you'd like more resources or access to the children's book titled, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." Visit www.katelynmabry.com. This website contains FREE printable feeling sheets and a FREE lesson plan to use with your child at home or in a classroom. You can continue to follow this ADHD journey daily on the social media pages. We are all in this together!

Has someone ever said something about your ADHD diagnosis that left you speechless and sometimes hurt? There are many people who simply don't understand how our neurodiverse minds work and therefore they make statements based on what they think it may or may not be. This episode shares 4 personal examples of things people have said, along with examples of responses that could leave you more confident and the outsider more aware to think before they speak. Visit my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

Discover the power of a growth mindset in overcoming the challenges of living with ADHD. Explore the difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset, and how they impact learning and growth. Learn strategies for self-awareness and sparking conversations about mindset.

Educator, speaker, and author of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD" discusses the world of ADHD forgetfulness. Learn about the forgotten 'D' in ADHD, building memory armor, and strategies for overcoming forgetfulness using alarms, visual timers, and checklists.

This podcast is designed to speak straight to the heart of your child who may be struggling with ADHD. Hosted by Katelyn Mabry, who is an educator, speaker, reading specialist, and author of "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD." This will give you a glimpse into all this new podcast will have to offer it's listeners. 

ACCOUNTABILITY! It's a big word that we ALL need!! Our ADHD brains are wired in a way that requires accountability to be exercised so that we can grow that muscle. In this episode, you will learn about 3 different ways you can put accoutability into place in order to hold yourself responsible for tackling task that come your way! Please note: This is something that is not expected to be mastered until much older, but it's never to soon to start strengthening this skill!  Connect-Find and ask a trusted person to help you carry out tasks and remember things. This is someone who will build you up and encourage you, even when you fall. Collect- Discover and build up your toolbox with things that work best for your brain! Set alarms/reminders on phone, Alexa, ect. Use check lists or post-its, write on a whiteboard... just make sure it's something that's in your face! Create-Come up with a system that works best for your brain! Put urgency in place and give yourself immediate reward after completing non-preferred tasks (ie: I can play my video game after completing my homework before dinner!)  I hope this is helpful for you and your kiddo to navigate together! Please reach out with questions, future topic ideas, or if you'd like to be a guest on a future podcast episode! Email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com or visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my weekly email list, check out my children's book, or to schedule a free ADHD coaching consultation. I look forward to hearing from you! Have a blessed weekend! You are loved!

Do you feel like you sometimes live in a state of fear? Fear of rejection, fear of the unknown, fear of not getting something right, fear of talking to others...the list could go on and on, right!? Living with ADHD can heighten this feeling of fear and leave us feeling paralyzed by tasks, social interactions, and can lead to perfectionism, anxiety, and even send us down a spiral of obsessive negative thinking! UGH, no thank you!!! Let's tackle this topic head on so we can get out of that fear cycle and find ways to overcome day to day fears that pop up!  In this episode, you will meet TV star, Justin Maina, who was an athlete on the show America Ninja Warrior. Justin lives in San Diago California where he is now on a mission to help others through an outreach called, love fearless! Justin is also passionate about the current project he's working on now called "Fear Hunter." This show will be featured on YouTube, where he will be on the hunt to find others who are experiencing different types of fear in their lives and helps them gain confidence and truth in the face of their fears! How cool is that!? Justin shares how fear is something we can come up against and take steps through. He talks about his experience on the ninja warrior show, and gives the 3 steps he takes to overcome fear...1. Pray/release your fear to a trusted adult 2. Self-Talk 3. Paint a picture of the outcome of overcoming fear. This is an episode you don't want to miss! You can find Justin on instagram @justinmainaofficial. You can also hop over to my website www.katelynmabry.com to get on my email list for weekly updates, check out my book, or schedule a free coaching consultation! Lot's of resources out there as we continue on this ADHD journey together! Love you all fearlessly!!