Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

It's easy to throw goals out like candy, but when we are making goals to grow our ADHD mind, there needs to be some investigation done. We need to figure out why we do what we do in order to change anything. In this episode, we will explore this idea. You will also hear from my daughter and her friend who both have ADHD and want to share their goals with you and the steps they want to take to walk toward those goals. I believe in each and every one of you and I'm here for you every step of the way. Let's put on our growth mindset and move towards our goals together.  Visit www.katelynmabry.com and contact me with goals, questions, and topic ideas. 

One of the #1 struggles I hear about when talking to people with ADHD is FOCUS! This is a struggle that rings true for most all of us with ADHD because our Dopamine & Epinephrine levels (chemicals we all have in our brains) is a little lower and needs more power to function at full potential! The great news is that even though we can't force focus, we can create an environment that will help you find success in this area! This episode shares three of many pieces of armor you can put on to become the strongest ADHD warrior you can be when it comes to focus! Here are a few hints: Movement, small pieces, and brain breaks! Visit my website for more resources www.katelynmabry.com

As emotions rise high and feel super intense, it feels like we become an erupting volcano; and it feels impossible to keep that lava down! In this episode we talk about two simple, yet impactful techniques we can use to bring that lava down and feel more calm in choosing a "right size" reaction to day to day moments. These two things take time and practice to become a habit, but if done consistently, there will be a newfound inner calm too! The breath and break strategy may look different for each of you and may take some modeling by adults, with a lot of practice, to make progress. Visit the website below and contact me with success stories as you practice these strategies!  www.katelynmabry.com  

Discover strategies to cope with anxiety, including recognizing physical manifestations, breathing exercises, seeking support from trusted adults, and embracing self-acceptance. Learn about boosting self-esteem and managing anxiety in children with ADHD, including writing positive affirmations and creating visual reminders. Find peace in moments of anxiety and explore additional resources for support.

SLEEP! It is something that we all need to live our healthiest life, yet for those of us with ADHD, it's a battle that needs to be won! Let's just say that sleep often doesn't come natural for those of us with busy brains. We have a hard time falling asleep; when we do, then we have a hard time staying asleep. Then, once we finally find our deep sleep, we have a hard time waking up! In this episode, you will meet my daughter, Alayna, who will share her personal sleep struggles along with a few helpful strategies to try. We know that lack of sleep heightens our ADHD symptoms; so in order to combat our struggles we need to be well rested and ready to go.  Visit www.adhdlullaby.com for more information on how to access that music designed specifically to calm the ADHD mind.   

In this podcast, they discuss the reasons behind lies told by individuals with ADHD, including overwhelm and embarrassment. They introduce the concept of magical thinking and provide tools to break the habit of lying. They also talk about effective strategies to help kids resist the temptation to lie, including expressing thoughts and emotions openly, identifying triggers, and seeking assistance. Empathy and physical affection are emphasized as important factors in promoting honesty.

The podcast explores the connection between ADHD and lying, emphasizing the importance of honesty. It discusses the reasons behind lying, including stress, feeling threatened, impulsivity, and distractibility. The chapter also offers a preview of strategies to break the habit.

Do you ever find that it's hard to find confidence in your life with ADHD? I do! That's because we often feel defeated by some of the struggles we face. This episode has great news! We can choose a more confident mindset by taking some simple steps that will move us in that direction. Confidence life coach, Kerri Jokala, host of Rockstar Confidence Podcast, shares some great tips and strategies to grow confidence both in your home and in other environments.  Visit Kerri for more resources at www.kerrijokala.com You can also visit www.katelynmabry.com for more ADHD support!

Learn strategies for explaining ADHD to others using personal interests and managing intense emotions with brain breaks.

This is a short and sweet episode simply encouraging reflection on past episodes. What have you learned? What do you want to know more about? What have you discovered about yourself that you want to continue working on? We are ALL learning and growing day by day. Now choose ONE specific goal that you want to work on in the 2021 year. PLEASE send these brainstormed goals to me through my website. www.katelynmabry.com.   Next week we will talk about breaking those goals into bite size pieces and how to motivate ourselves to take the steps towards the goal we have set! Practice makes progress! Happy New Year to you all!!