Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

As we close out ADHD Awareness Month and our "Rewrite Your Story" series, I want to remind you of something important: the story you tell yourself is the one your brain learns by heart! Your brain can learn new pathways, which means you can practice a new story- even when the old story tries to creep back in! You are NOT your mistakes. You are not too much and you are definitely not broken! For kids with ADHD, old stories like, "I can't,""I always mess up," or "I'm too much" can feel really loud and familiar. So let's continue to practice telling ourselves a different story. In this episode, we talk about neuroplasticity in a kid friendly way, creating simple family habits to reinforce new stories, and what to do when those old story's come back, because let's face it...they probably will at some point and we want to be prepared!! Let's continue to practice pausing, notice the old story, and choose a new one! Let's make the story we tell ourselves be the one worth knowing and living out! Because every day is a gift! You are loved, valued, and capable of anything you set your heart and mind to! I want to give a final shout out to our October sponsor, Echo Journal! This incredible FREE journaling app allows you to lay it all about there as you voice your thoughts and feelings into this secure app to save and reflect on for later. And what I really love about Echo Journal is the fact that you can track your journal to see if you NOTICE patterns in your mood, habits, emotions, and growth over time! For busy, creative brains, sometimes getting our thoughts out of our heads is the first step towards a deeper understanding and better self-awareness. Echo Journal's tagline is ' Speak your way to clarity .' So if you want to give it a try go to https://echojournal.ai/ to download today! Thank you Echo Journal for being our October Sponsor! Make sure to sign up for my monthly newsletter on my website www.katelynmabry.com . I share what the monthly series will be, details on our sponsor and more resources to come!! Thank you for being here! Have a blessed day!!

What if a hard day isn't the end of your story...but just a plot twist!? In this episode, we're talking about what it means to flip the script when your ADHD brain gets stuck in a hard moment, a big feeling, or a mistake. You will learn why you don't have to wait until everything is fixed to start writing a better story- AND why a hard day doesn't mean you are going backwards. You will better understand how we tend to be "right now" thinkers and learn how to flip the script to do more "future self thinking!" You need to tell your future self what your page/ next tiny step will be... Flip the script toolkit: Practice a pause : Is this a hard moment or is this who I am... Remember ( after finding calm/regulation ) that your story isn't finished. A mistake isn't the ending. A meltdown isn't who you are! Imagine what you want your future self to do... Choose one tiny next step... Let's take an intentional breath, stay curious, and let's start imaging what you want your next chapter to look like. You get keep writing, because your story is still being written! Have you checked out Echo Journal YET!? Our October sponsor is a fabulous FREE journaling app that simply lets you talk through your many thoughts and feelings using your voice. You can pause, reflect, and let your thoughts come out naturally-without having to sit down and type everything out. I love doing this on a walk too! And what I really love is that Echo Journal can help you notice patterns in your moods, habits, emotions, and growth over time! This is a gift for our busy, creative brains. Sometimes, getting our thoughts out of our heads is the first step toward better understanding! Echo Journal's tagline is ' Speak your way to clarity .' So if you want to give it a try, you can download the app though http://echojournal.ai/ Makes sure you follow my podcast and check out my website www.katelynmabry.com while you are at it to sign up for my monthly newsletter to follow for more resources. I look forward to hearing from you! Have a blessed day!

Have you ever wondered. "Why can't my brain just work like everyone else's!?" If so, you are not alone and we need to recognize any false belief that we are broken and need to be fixed, not true! Instead, we need to celebrate our differences and figure out how we can work with our brain vs against it! In this episode, my daughter joins us again as we talk about what it really means to live with a beautifully, brilliant one of a kind ADHD brain that has differences to explore. We also want to explore how ADHD can in fact make some things harder, but it does not mean you are broken, lazy or less capable! Together we'll learn to look at our brains with curiosity instead of shame, discover what helps us, and remember that ADHD is only one part of our story. You are learning how your brain works- and there is so much to discover about YOU! If you haven't already, check out our October sponsor Echo Journal ! This brilliant app is designed for our busy brains that need to release our many thoughts, feeling and experiences throughout our days! Echo journaling is a FREE journaling app that lets you simply talk through your thoughts using your voice. You can pause, reflect, and let your thoughts come out naturally-without having to sit down and type everything. And what I really love is that Echo Journal can help you notice pattern in your moods, habits, emotions, and growth over time! For busy, creative ADHD brains, sometimes getting our thoughts out or heads is the first step toward understanding them. Echo Journal's tag line is 'Speak your way to clarity.' So if you want to give it a try, download Echo journal using this link http://echojournal.go.link/btg3L . Make sure you visit my website www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my monthly newletter and check out my other resources!

Have you ever noticed that your brain has a story about you!? Maybe it says, "I always mess things up." Or "I'm not good at this." Or maybe, "everyone else can do this, so why can't I?" If you've ever had thoughts like these, I want you to know that you are not alone and that the story your brain tells you isn't always the truth! In this episode, we will explore the stories that our ADHD brains can build over time- especially after a mistake, frustration, pressure, or shame. We'll talk about the difference between something you struggle with and who YOU are! Let's seperate the struggle from our identity! We want to remember that shame can make certain stories feel SO loud, and how learning to notice a story is the first step toward changing the ending! Because you are NOT your mistakes. You are not your struggles. And you are definitely not the worst thing your brain has ever said about you! Your brain may have written the first version of the story- but you can learn to write a new one with a better ending!! One fantastic way to rewrite your story is to check out and download the Echo Journal app. This is a FREE journaling app that lets you simply talk through your thoughts using your voice. You can pause, reflect, and let your thoughts come out naturally-without having to sit down and write/type everything out. What I REALLY love is that Echo journal can help you notice patterns in your mood, habits, emotions, and growth over time! For busy ADHD brains, sometimes releasing thoughts is the first step to understanding them. Echo Journal's tagline is "Speak your way to clarity!" LOVE THAT! Download the app today at http://echojournal.go.link/btg3L You can also visit me at www.katelynmabry.com to get signed up for my weekly newsletter and follow me for more resources. I also offer free consultations to learn more about my 1:1 coaching program! I hope to hear form you soon! Have a blessed day!

Hey friends! You made it to the end of our "Training Your Brain to Notice" series. This series, we discovered that your ADHD brain isn't bad at noticing- it often notices differently and more intensely! We explored routines, spaces, your body, everyday tasks, and learning that noticing isn't the finish line. It's the starting line! Your brain has been noticing things all along. Now you're learning how to turn up the volume, listen to those signals, and work WITH your brain instead of fighting against it! You've got this. Now what? Let's find out what your amazing brain can do next! Make sure your check our October sponsor, Echo Journal! Have you ever had SO many thoughts in your head that you don't even know where to start? Or had a BIG feeling and wished you could slow down and figure out what was really going on? Well, this is where Echo Journal comes in! Echo Journal is a FREE journaling app that lets you simply talk through your thoughts using your voice. You can pause, reflect, and let your thoughts come out naturally-without having to sit down and type everything. What I REALLY love is that Echo Journal can help you notice patterns in your moods, habits, emotions, and growth over time! For busy ADHD brains, sometimes releasing thoughts is the first step toward understanding them. Echo journal's tagline is " Speak your way to clarity ." Download the app today and give it a try at http://echojournal.go.link/btg3L . Come visit me at www.katelynmabry.com to get signed up for my monthly newsletter, check out my other resources or even just follow my journey on Instagram. I would also love to hear from you through a review or a message sharing your journey! I look forward to hearing from you soon. Have a blessed day!

Have you ever suddenly realized you're really hungry, overwhelmed, tired, or frustrated- and wondered how you got there so fast? I'm exploring that question with a very special guest...my daughter who shares an ADHD brain with you and me too! She is excited to connect with you! In this episode, we're talking about the messages your body sends you all day long. Sometimes your body gives you little clues before feelings get really BIG. Maybe your stomach feels funny, your body gets tight, your heart feels like it's racing, or you start feeling extra irritated. Your body is talking to you. We explain how ADHD can make it harder to notice those signals sometimes, and we'll talk about ways you can start checking in with your body before you reach your "I CAN'T DO THIS ANYMORE!" moment. Think of it like your phone giving you a 20% battery warning. Your bodies gives you a warning too! And here's the really cool part: That exact same sensitivity that can make things feel BIG can also help you notice things other people miss! That is your superpower!! So grab your body detective hat and join my daughter and me as we learn to listen to those little signals, like an antenna or a weather forecast, before the storms become too big! Your body is aways giving you a forecast. Let's learn how to check the weather each day! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my monthly newsletter, follow me for more resources, or reach out with quesitons/ future episode ideas! I look forward to hearing from you! Have a blessed day!

Hey friends! What if your house is tryingb to tell you something? Have you ever walked past the same Lego or bracelet beads again and again? Your eyes saw it...BUT somehow your brain didn't send the message: " Hey! Someone should probably pick that up!" That's because seeing something and noticing something are two completely different things, especially for an ADHD brain. In this episode, my 10-year-old daughter and I are taking you on a little detective mission around your own home. Because our spaces are consistantly giving us information. The backpack by the door. The pile on the counter. The shoes in the hallway. The beads on the floor. But sometimes, epecially with ADHD, our brains get really good at tuning those things out. It doesn't mean you are lazy. It doesn't mean you don't care. And it definitely doesn't mean something is wrong with us. We are just still learning the skill of noticing in different ways. I also want to help you discover something really cool about your ADHD brain. The same brain that can completely tune out a pile of stuff might notice the tiniest detail that everyone else missed. Your brain isn't bad at noticing. Your brain may just notice differently. So in this episode, we're going to put on our imaginary detective hats and learn how to tune back in to what our spaces are telling us- without turning it into a giant shame spiral. My daughter and I share why noticing has to come before organizing and how we can practice awareness in a way that feels kind, doable, and actually helpful. The clues are already there. You just have to learn how to look for them. I hope you walk away remembering this: Your space is giving your information all the time. If you don't notice it right away, that isn't a character flaw. Noticing is a skill and skills can grow! So grab your detective hat, look around your space, and let's see what your ADHD brain discovers. Because you might be surprised by just how good your brain really finding clues! You don't want to miss the incredible event our podcast sponsor as coming up! If you can understand ADHD, but still feel stuck when the student in front of you is struggling, this FREE Q & A is for YOU. How do you help them get started without constantly reminding them? Why doesn't an organization system ever seem to stick? How do you help them become more independent without doing everything for them? On September 17th, ADHD coach and former special education administratior Brooke Schnittman @coachingwithbrooke is hosting a FREE live Q &A for parents, educators, coaches, and professionals who want REAL answers to those questions. Brooke will also share more about her 3C Activation ADHD Coach Training, which teaches you how to support students ages 8-25 with executive functioning, motivation, organization, time management, studying, emotional regulation, self-advocacy, and more. If you support a student with ADHD and want to know what to actually DO, join us!! Register today at www.bit.ly/journey3C You can also sign up for my monthly newsletter @ www.katelynmabry.com and follow for more resources! I hope to hear from you! Have a blessed day!

Do you ever have one of those days when NOTHING seems to go according to plan!? Your morning starts off on the wrong foot, one little thing goes sideways, and suddenly it feels like the whole day is ruined? If you've felt this way too, you are NOT alone! In this episode, we are blessed with the opportunity to talk with Licensed ADHD Coach and former special education administrator, Brooke Schnittman about what happens when ADHD, perfectionism, and big emotions collide! Brooke shares her own story of being bullied and how these experiences helped her understand the importance of noticing what's happening in ther nervous system- and knowing when it's time to adjust. We talk about why we often plan for maximum capacity, but how it's SO important to plan for when things go sideways. Because needing to change the plans doesn't mean you failed. It means you noticed what your brain and body needed and adjusted! Brooke also shares a simple strategy to practice called AIR: A - Acknowlendge : Notice what's happening in your brain and body. Name it to tame it! I - Interrupt : Break the cycle. Pause the spiral and give your mind and body a chance to reset. R - Redirect: Choose one tiny next step. Ask yourself, "what's one 1% action I can take right now that my future self will thank me for!?" Your day doesn't have to go perfectly for you to have a good day. Sometimes the most powerful skill is recognizing when the plan isn't working- and giving yourself permission to make a new one! Remember: A sideways day is not a failed day. It's simply a day that needs a reset! This episode of Journey with Me Through ADHD is sponsored by Coaching With Brooke and the 3C Activation ADHD Student Coach Training. If you're a parent, educator, coach, or professional supporting a student with ADHD, you probably already understand what they're struggling with. The harder question is what to actually do about it. The 3C Activation ADHD Student Coach Training teaches strategies to help students ages 8-25 build follow-through, get organized, and stay motivated, without consistant reminders from adults around them. Created by ADHD Coach and former special education administrator, Brooke Schnittman, this training gives you step-by-step framework you can use with your own child, students, or coaching clients! Mark your calendars for September 17th, when Brooke is hosting a FREE live Q&A parents, educators, coaches, and professionals who want to learn more about training and how to better support students with ADHD. Bring your questions and see if 3C Activation is right for you. Register for FREE @ www.bit.ly/journey3C today! Make sure you hit that follow button to continue on this podcast journey of learning together and visit me at www.katelynmabry.com to sign up for my monthly newsletter and gather more resources! Have a blessed day!!

What if I told you that your brain has a secret superpower- and you just haven't unlocked it get!? In this episode, we're kicking off a brand new series called "Training Your Brain to Notice." You'll discover how your ADHD brain is already amazing at spotting things others miss and why noticing is a SKILL you can grow with practice. Think of it like finding a hidden level in your favorite video game! This month, we'll become brain detectives as we learn to notice thoughts, feelings, what our bodies are saying, and the world around us in fun, simple ways. Takeaways : Why noticing is like unlocking a secret level in your amazing brain. How ADHD brains notice different things than others do. The difference between noticing and fixing. How practicing noticing can make school, friendships, and big feelings easier to understand. Why this series is about growing your superpowers- not adding more pressure! This week's brain challenge: Practice pausing ONCE today, take a slow breath and ask yourself: " What do I notice right now?" There are no wrong answers- just another chance to level up! Every time you practice noticing, you're leveling up your incredible one of a kind mind! A note for trusted adults: This episode introduces noticing as a strength-based, shame-free skil that can be developed over time. Rather than focusing on what kids with ADHD "miss," it highlights the unique ways their brains observe the world, while teaching them to slow down and recognize what's happening before reacting. Practicing noticing together can strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation and confidence throughout the week! Visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com to sign up to receive a monthly newsletter or to learn more about other resources, including the book I wrote, "Hi It's Me, I have ADHD." This colorful book and simple text could be a great visual to ignite that skill of noticing and have a deeper understanding to the beautiful brain you have! I love being on this journey with you! Have a blessed day! Can't wait to be with you again next week!

Hey friends! Today we wrap up our Back to School Rhythm & Reset Series! Make sure you go back and listen to the entire series to get the full picture and information to learn and grow from! Have you ever looked at someone else's routine and thought, "hmm, why can't I just do it like that!?" The truth is, your brain is uniquely YOURS- and the routines that work for someone else might not work for you, and that's OKAY! In this episode, we will talk about how we can create routines and supports that fit your brilliant, one of a kind ADHD mind. We will explore why flexibility matters, how to build realistic routines, and why celebrating small wins is more important than trying to get it perfect...because we know practice makes progress, never perfection! Let's think of it like musical rhythm again: Every drummer has their own rhythm. Your job is ot to sound like everyone else. Your job is to find your own beat. As we wrap up this series, we'll talk about building unconditional confidence by learning to lean into what you CAN control (thoughts, attitude, effort, and how you treat others), practice the skill of noticing what helps you succeed day by day, and creating systems that remind you that you are capable just as you are! Key Takeaway : The best routines are the ones that work best for YOUR brilliant brain! You don't have to copy someone else's rhythm- you can find your own beat! Thanks for joining me today! You are loved, you are valued, you are capable of anything! Have a blessed day! This episode is sponsored by Coaching With Brooke and the 3C Activation ADHD Student Coach Training." Make sure to sign up for her FREE Q&A workshop, all about her 3C Activation ADHD Student Coach Training, coming up on September 17th . Go to www.bit.ly/journey3C to register today! If you are a parent, teacher, educator, or support professional who work with kids with ADHD, then you know all about the day to day challenges, yet sometimes are faced with wondering what the next step should be! Check out this workshop and bring all of your questions for supporting kids 8-25 on their ADHD journey. Created by ADHD Coach and former special education administrator, Brooke Schnittman, this training gives you step-by-step framework to use with your own child, students, or coaching clients! This is a gift for all who attend! Pause and register today! I would love for you to hit that subscribe button if you enjoyed this episode and want to hear more, SHARE with a friend who may be on this ADHD journey too! It would also be amazingly awesome if you could leave a review!! I appreciate YOU!!! Check out my website www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to reach out to me for more info on the 1:1 coaching I offer as a next step! I look forwarding to being with you again next week!!

Does your brain just feel "off" some days!? Maybe it's extra hard to focus, your emotions feel bigger than usual, or everything seems more overwhelming. The good news? It doesn't mean you are failing. It just means your brain and body might need a little extra support, and that's totally okay!! In this episode, we will talk about how sleep, stress, busy schedules, and overwhelm can make school feel harder for your ADHD brains. You'll learn how to NOTICE signs that your brain needs a reset and discover simple ways to help your nervous system find it's rhythm again. After all, even musicians lose beat sometimes. The important part isn't being perfect- it's learning HOW to find your rhythm again. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why feeling "off" doesn't mean you are failing. How sleep, stress, and overwhelm affect your ADHD brain. Why focusing gets harder when your brain is overloaded. Signs your brain and body may need a RESET. Simple ways to find calm and get your nervous system back on beat! Remember: Your rhythm might change from day to day, and that's okay! Your brain isn't broken- it simply needs the right support to find it's rhythm once again!!! You are learning, growing and loved every step of the way!! Check out www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to reach out with a future episode idea! We are on this journey together and I would love to hear from you!!

Hey friends! Have you ever just had a rough day!? I know I have and I know my kids do too! This episode is for you if you want to discover how to bounce back and reset after those hard days! Maybe you forgot your homework, had a hard time focusing, got into an argument with a friend, or ened the day simply frustrated with yourself. If you've ever thought, "man, I messed everything up," you are not alone and the good news is that those messes can turn into beautiful days ahead! In this episode, you will hear from licensed therapist and ADHD specialist, Bryan Peacock as we talk about one of the most important skills every kid can learn: how to reset after hard days. Together, we explore why ADHD brains are often like race cars with bicycle breaks which often leads to more challenging days that do not define us, but can refine us! Mistakes are opportunities for learning and growing. Showing yourself kindness is just as important as working hard. We also talk about how trusted adults can help you get back on track and why progress always matters more than perfection. Top takeaways: Why everyone has hard days- including adults! What a "reset" really means. How to stop one bad moment from becoming a bad week. Simple ways to calm your brain and body after a tough day. Why asking for help is a sign of courage and strength. How to build confidence by giving yourself a regulated fresh start the next day! So if today felt messy, frustrating, or overwhelming, take a deep breath and join us. Tomorrow is a brand new chance to begin again, and your brain is always capable of finding rhythm. I highly encourage you to find an ADHD specialist therapist or coach to take a next step on your ADHD journey! It's something that our family does and I know it would bless your socks off too! Have a great day! If you like this episode and want to hear more, make sure you follow for more, write a review and reach out for more resources at www.katelynmabry.com.

School is starting up again, and if you're feeling a little nervous, excited, or even a little mixed up inside- You are NOT alone!! In this episode, we are kicking off our back to school Rhythm & Reset series by talking about why getting back into school routine can feel extra tricky for ADHD brains. Starting a new school year is a lot like learning the beat of a brand new song. At first, it might feel a little wobbly, but with time and practice, your brain will find it's rhythm. We'll talk about simple ways to make mornings feel easier, build new routines one step at a time, and remember that you don't have to be perfect to have an amazing school year! So let's take a nice deep breath, give yourself lots of grace, and let's find your school rhythm together. Takeaways from today's episode: Your brain needs TIME to find its school rhythm- It's okay if it doesn't happen on the first day. You don't have to be perfect to have a great school year. Small routines can HELP mornings and school days feel a little calmer. ADHD brains often need extra time to adjust to changes, and that's completely okay. Give yourself GRACE and celebrate the little wins along the way! Thank you for listening friends! Lets keep learning, growing, and journeying together through ADHD together! Have a blessed day! Make sure you follow to stay tuned into the rest of this series and share with friends who this may be helpful for too! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources. I would love for you to reach out to share episode ideas or to learn more about my 1:1 coaching program!

Music isn't just something we listen to- it can become one of the most powerful tools in your family's ADHD toolkit! I know it is ours! In this final episode of our Regulating Through Music series, we explore how to intentionally weave music into our everyday life to make routines feel easier, transitions feel smoother, and family connection feel stronger! Speaking of family, I have my little man with me in this episode, helping me share some of the ways music helps our family on a daily basis! Music can provide our ADHD brains predictability, momentum, emotional regulation, and an overall sense of calm when things feel overwhelming! Guess what the best part is!? You don't have to be "musical" to use it! A simple playlist, a favorite song, or even a quick dance break can make a HUGE difference. In this episode, we will share practical ways you can use music throughout the day, including: Starting mornings with an energizing "hype song." Creating a clean up playlist that makes chores more fun. Turning car rides into moments of family connection. Using dance parties to reset big feelings and busy bodies. Building stronger family memories through shared music. Create playlists for different moods, routines and activities to have set and ready to play any day! You will also learn why music can help the ADHD brain find steady rhythm- just like a drumbeat helps musicians stay together. When life feels busy or overwhelming, music can help your brain know what comes next and make the day feel a little easier to follow. This week's target: You don't have to create a perfect routine overnight. Start with ONE song, one playlist, or one family dance party! Small rhythm repeated overtime can make a HUGE impact! Take away: Music is like giving your busy brain a steady beat to follow. It won't make every hard moment disappear, but it can help life feel smoother, calmer, and a whole lot more fun! Thank you for joining us on this regulation through music series! If you like what you hear make sure you subscribe and share this podcast with a friend who is on this ADHD journey too! We are all in this together! Please reach out with future episode ideas or if you'd like to know more about my 1:1 coaching services www.katelynmabry.com ! I love and appreciate each one of you!

Have you ever felt like your feelings were so BIG they almost felt like a storm inside your brain? Sometimes happiness makes you want to jump up and down. Sometimes sadness feels too heavy for words. The good news is that your feelings aren't bad- they just need a safe place to go. In this episode of Journey With Me Through ADHD, we're exploring how music can become one of your brain's favorite regulation tools. Whether you love to sing, dance, drum on a table, write songs, or simply listen to your favorite playlist, music can help your emotions move instead of staying stuck inside. Together we'll discover: How music gives big feelings somewhere safe to go. Why moving your body to rhythm helps calm your nervous system. Simple dance breaks and drumming activities can be great emotional regulation strategies. How songs can help you recognize and name your emotions. Fun ways to create "big feeling playlists" like happy, calm, brave, or even frustrated. Why many ADHD kids feel deeply understood through music. Remember this: Feelings are like storms inside your brain, and music can help the rain come out safely . You don't have to keep your emotions bottled up. Music gives them a healthy, creative way to be heard. So grab your headphones, turn up your favorite song in the car or kitchen, and let's discover how music can help your amazing ADHD brain express those big feelings in healthy ways! Because every feeling deserves a safe place to go- and sometimes that place is a SONG! If this episode encouraged you and your family, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and SHARE it with other families you know who are on this ADHD journey! Every share helps more children discover that their ADHD brain is wonderful, capable, and never alone! Until next week, keep growing, keep learning, and keep journeying with me through ADHD! Love and appreciate each and every one of you!! www.katelynmabry.com

Does music actually help your brain find focus? The answer is yes for me and my kiddos too, how about you!? In this episode, you will become a "focus exploror" as you learn to discover which kinds of music might be helpful, powerful tools to find your focus, stay productive, engaged and find calm in different situations! We will activate the power of noticing too! Because you may find that your brain works better with a little backgroung music instead of complete silence. If this is a reality for you, it's SO true! We will talk about how the right kinds of music can help quiet some of the extra "brain chatter" that makes it hard to focus. Instead of silence feeling distracting or uncomfortable, music can give your brain just enough background noise entertainment to help you stay on task. Think of it like giving your busy brain a gentle rhythm to follow while you work. In this episode, you will discover... Why many ADHD brains focus better with music then with complete silence. How music can help calm the feeling of overwhelm. The difference between instrumental music and songs with lyrics. Ways to use music during homework, reading, chores, or creative projects. How to create your own "focus beats" playlist. Why everyone's brain is differetn- and it's okay to experiment to find what works best! Music isn't JUST something we listen to- it can be a regulation tool that helps our brains feel organized, steady, and ready to learn! So grab your headphones, press play, and let's discover how the right beat might help your amazing ADHD brain find focus! Remember: Your ADHD brain isn't broken- it just works differently. Sometimes the right song is exactly what your brain needs to help you do your best! If you've enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another family raising amazing ADHD warriors too! Every episode helps you better understand your incredible one of a kind mind- one journey at a time! Visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to contact me! I would love to hear from you! Have a blessed day!

Do you find yourself overstimulated, feeling anxious, irritable, or have a hard time focusing in different day to day scenerios!? If so, you are not alone and this is the episode is for you. In this episode, you will discover how different types of music can help regulate different moods and your nervous system in different situations. The right music can help your brain feel safer and calmer. I share how I use music to move through different tricky tasks and transitions, as well as give tips on how you can embed music in so many different ways too! Creating different safe playlists to go along with your daily routine of to dos is a great idea too! Calming playlist for overwhelm Using music during transitions Music for morning or bedtime routines Using music for activation and momentum when a task feels tedious You will discover that lyrics and tempo affect emotions and use music to regulate your mood. This is a great jumpstart to heighten your self-awareness around how music affects you. We even use the analogy of music being like a dimmer switch for our busy brains, instead of the on and off switch we tend to have. I would love to hear how music affects you! Send me a message on my website at www.katelynmabry.com so I can hear more about your ADHD journey and I would love to hear some future podcast episode ideas too! I love and appreciate you all so much! Have a blessed day!

You are all in for a musical treat with this episode! Do you ever feel stuck or have a hard time creating better habits as you work on exercising those executive functions skills that feel tricky!? I know I do, and have found that music is my favorite momentum maker and memory tool too, how bout you? For many ADHD brains, music can be a powerful tool for focus, memory, emotional regulation, and getting started with every day tasks! In this fun-filled episode, we're joined by JP and Kat, who are an amazing married duo, whose music has been featured on beloved shows like Seseme street, Gabby's Dollhouse, Blaze and the Monster Machine, Pigeon Finds a Hotdog, Blues Clues, and MORE. They are Emmy award winners and parents to two kiddos who have busy brains just like you and I do! They share how they create songs that help kids learn, remember important skills, and build memory throughout the day! We're also joined by our new 8 year old friend ADDEE, who shares how music helps her ADHD brain move throughout her daily routines, manage big feelings, abd stay regulated when life feels overwhelming. Together we explore, Why music is such a powerful tool for ADHD brains. How songs can improve memory and help us remember routines, or to simply put things away. Using music to build momentum when it's hard to get started. How music can help move through big emotion moments. You will hear three fabulous jingles written by Kat and JP that you can start using right away... "Anything Else", "Put It Away", and "Learning More Everyday" from "ADDIE'S WORLD" Whether you are getting ready for school , cleaning your room, calming down after a busy day, or just looking for a little extra momentum, this episode is full of practical ideas from a child's perspective and joyful music to help your brain thrive! Remember, you don't have to force your brain to work like everyone else's. Sometimes it needs the right rhythm to feel it's best! Let's keep moving, keep singinng, and journeying together through ADHD! You can find Aidee's world on YouTube & IG= @aiddeehd_official

What if the internet felt less like a giant candy store and more like a place designed to help your brain do what it wants to do in a safe and fun way? In this episode, I sit down with the creators of "Notsus", Jim and Adam, who designed a kid-friendly web browser built to help kids stay creative, curious, and productive online without getting pulled into endless distractions. We talk about why many browswers are designed like candy stores filled with the ultimate treats, making it hard for the ADHD brain to stay focused on what actually needs to get done. Creators, Jim and Adam, share how they created a safer digital space where kids can walk past the distractions, get where they want to choose to go, and keep creating along the way. In this episode, you'll learn: Why ADHD brains are epecially vulnerable to online distractions. How the internet is often designed to grab and keep your attention. The "candy store" analogy that makes screen habits easy to understand. Ways to build a more regulated digital environment. How "Notsus" helps kids stay focused on creativity, learning and exploration. Whether you're a kids with ADHD or a parent looking for tools to support healthier screen time habits, this conversation shares practical ideas for creating a digital home that works with your brain- not against it. Episode challenge: Think about one online distraction that feels like candy for your brain. What could help you walk past it and get to what you really want to accomplish online? It takes small reflective change to make the biggest long term impact!! You can download the web browser for free at http://notsus.net/ Be sure to also download our June sponsor's app at www.storymii.com where the possibility for creating stories you love are endless! Type in the code: "adhdjourney" to recieve a free month of exploring and creating on the app! Story Mii is a fabulous tool for every kiddo with ADHD's toolbox! Not only can you use those amazing imaginations to create any type of story you dream up, but you can also connect with friend's and create quizzes to amp up the educational experience, while keeping the joy alive! Research shows that kids read more when it's something that they have come up with! So what better way to ignite a love for reading this summer then with Story Mii! Check it out and enjoy!! You can visit me at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to reach out with questions! I would love to hear from you! You are loved, valued and seen! Have a blessed day!

Hey there! Who was able to do the technology fast alonside my family and I last week!? If you took a break and would like to share how it went, please reach out to me @ www.katelynmabry.com so I can hear about your journey too! If you aren't sure what I am talking about, take a look at episode 252 and consider taking some sort of screen time fast that would fit your family best as a means of resetting and then revisiting what tech time looks like each day... Meanwhile, have you ever wondered WHY screens feel SO hard to put down? In this episode, we explore a differnt way of thinking about screen time. Sometimes screens aren't just entertainment- they become a safe place when something in life feels difficult! It's super important to raise self-awareness of this truth, so that you can best respond to it! Using the metaphor of a fort, we will talk about how kids may retreat into screens when they are feeling lonely, socially stressed, overwhelmed, exhausted, or trying to avoid difficult emotions. When we can name it, then we can tame it and reframe it! We will also explore whey screens can feel especially comforting for ADHD brains and how curiosity can help us better understand our needs. Shed any shame of "too much screen time makes me bad" and instead ask, "what is my screen time helping me with right now and how can I respond to it in a different, healthier way!?" In this episode, you'll learn: Why screens can feel like a safe hiding spot. How lonliness, stress, and overwhelm can increase screen use Why ADHD brains are often drawn to screens Questions to help you understand what your brain really needs How to build support on and off screens Key takeaway: The goal isn't to get rid of the fort- it's to make the world outside of the fort feel safer too! As you are exploring a new normal with regulating healthy amounts of screen time, make sure you check out our June sponsor, Story Mii @ www.storymii.com where your child's imagination will be brought to life with these AI generated stories!! Creativity is ignited and characters are created to come up with a one of a kind story that your kiddos will fall back in love with reading! And if you have summer reading to do, this is a great tool to use that also has the capacity to create quizzes for comprehension and kids can even interact to build off of each other's story creations!! My kids love it and I know it will ignite a newfound love for reading in your kids too! I look forward to being with you next week! Have a blessed day! Love you all!