The Vibe With Ky Podcast
by The Vibe With Ky
Join Kyrus Keenan Westcott for honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversations about ADHD, mental health, and the chaos of being human, on The Vibe With Ky Podcast, sponsored by Sucreabeille.We ditch the toxic positivity to bring you real talk with therapists, content creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Whether you are navigating burnout, anxiety, or a late diagnosis, this is your safe space to unmask and breathe.Subscribe now for new episodes that educate, entertain, and empower. Much love. Good vibes.
Episodes
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S7 E52: ADHD Burnout in High Achievers (ft. Gabrielle Juliano-Villani)
When you can handle the big, hard things but the five-minute task keeps beating you, it isn’t laziness. Gabrielle Juliano-Villani on ADHD burnout and the easy stuff. Gabrielle is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and the founder of GJV Consulting & Training. She built a group therapy...
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S7 E51: ADHD Shame and Owning Who You Are (ft. Joel Schwartz)
ADHD shame can keep you hiding for decades. Psychologist and ADHDer Joel Schwartz offers another way to see it: part of who you are, neither a gift nor a defect. Joel is a licensed clinical psychologist who runs NeuroPathways, a neurodiversity affirming therapy and assessment practice in...
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S7 E50: Planning a Move Abroad With ADHD (ft. Tamarind Murrietta)
Moving or traveling abroad with ADHD can take more than a visa and a packing list. Tamarind Murrietta shares what to plan for before you go, not after you land. Tamarind is the founder of Live Abroad with ADHD, a community for neurodivergent people who want to live, study and travel…
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Time Anxiety: Why You Always Feel Behind (ft. Chris Guillebeau)
Time anxiety is that constant feeling that you’re behind, that time is running out, and that you should be doing something important right now, even when you can’t say what it is. My friend Chris Guillebeau wrote a whole book about this feeling. Chris is a New York Times bestselling author, the...
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S7 E48: ADHD Friendships and Finding Your People (ft. Trina Haynes)
Making friends with ADHD can be hard. Keeping them can be harder when it takes everything you have just to get through the day. So what do you do when you can’t find your people? My guest is Trina Haynes, the founder of My Lady ADHD, a community for late-diagnosed women with ADHD, and a community...
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S7 E47: Do You Need an ADHD Diagnosis as an Adult? (ft. Paul Bowers)
Do you need an ADHD diagnosis to understand your own brain? Paul Bowers is 67, has never been formally assessed, and has spent decades learning how his brain works anyway. Paul is a commercial photographer and video director with more than forty years behind the camera. He's not a clinician, and...
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S7 E46: Autism Support for Grandparents (ft. Jennifer Kaufman)
They're not giving you a hard time, they're having one. That single sentence is the heart of autism support for grandparents, parents, teachers, and first responders. Jennifer Kaufman is a school principal with over a decade serving students with autism in northern New Jersey, and the grandmother...
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S7 E45: ADHD Task Paralysis and the Wall of Awful (ft. Brendan Mahan)
ADHD task paralysis is not a wanting problem. Brendan Mahan named the Wall of Awful, and he explains what is actually happening when a small task feels impossible. There is something on your list right now. Not the big thing. The small one. The phone call, the form, the email you have opened four...
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Rebellious Curiosity: You Are Your Own Rescue (ft. Dr. Yemi Penn)
Rebellious curiosity means asking the question no one wants to ask, and answering it without blame. Dr. Yemi Penn says the one you've been waiting to save you is already you. That is the heart of this conversation. Dr. Yemi Penn is an engineer by first profession who became a researcher, keynote...
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When Cancer Returns: Rebuilding After a Setback (ft. Tim McDonald)
Nobody prepares you for the second time. The first climb out of something hard gets support and attention. The second one is quieter, because you already used up the big reaction and you already told everybody you were okay. Tim McDonald is living inside that right now. A few weeks before this...
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You Don't Have to Earn Rest (ft. Brea Segger)
You don't have to earn rest. The calm you keep chasing is not something you arrive at after enough effort. It is already in you, and something else is in the way. Most of us were taught the opposite. Push harder, optimize more, stay disciplined enough, and eventually you get to relax. Brea Segger...
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The Parts of Yourself You Threw Out Too Fast (ft. Michael Kopper)
There is a version of you that you already decided was worthless. Michael Kopper spent years proving his was, and then went back for the pieces worth keeping. Michael is the Executive Adviser and Coach at Basis Technologies, where he works with executive teams on the conversations they have been...
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Burnout and the Power of Play, with Gary Ware
There is a version of rest that never arrives. You will relax once the list is done, except the list is never done. Gary Ware has a name for that, and it is not laziness. He calls it living on a proving ground. It is what happens when play drains out of a life. The people around you stop being...
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The Neurodivergent Friendship Gap, with the Synchrony Team
For a lot of us, the support just stops. You finish high school and the programs end, the services end, and nobody hands you a replacement. Your social life quietly becomes your own problem to solve. Jamie Pastrano said something in this conversation I have not stopped thinking about. There is no...
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Space, Expectations, and Real Intimacy, with Simone Milasas
A man came in from three hours of surfing and asked his partner if she was angry at him. She said no. Why would I be angry? You love surfing. He only asked because the woman he dated before her used to yell at him every single time he went. That story stopped Ky cold, and it is the heart of this...
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Procrastination and ADHD, with Sean McCormick
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, executive function coach Sean McCormick explains why ADHD procrastination is a signal that a task needs a different person, not more willpower. This one is for you if you have been called lazy your whole life and always suspected that word never quite...
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Psychological Flexibility, Explained (Elisabeth Morray)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, psychological flexibility, how to feel a hard emotion without letting it run your life. If you have ever told yourself you will start living once the grief lifts or the anxiety quiets, this one is for you. Dr. Elisabeth Morray is a licensed…
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Masking and Mental Health, with Calial McCarty
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, therapist Calial McCarty explains why masking drains your mental health, and what it takes to stop performing okay. This one is for you if you have spent years being the easygoing, low-maintenance one, and you are quietly exhausted from holding it all...
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Autistic Burnout and Why Success Nearly Broke Him (ft. Patrick Casale)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, autistic burnout takes center stage as Patrick Casale shares how his own success nearly broke him. This one is for you if you built a life that looks great on paper but leaves you running on empty every single day. Patrick Casale is an AuDHD therapist,...
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Stop Waking Up Exhausted: The Mattress Fix Nobody Tells You (ft. Derek Hales)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, sleep expert Derek Hales explains why your mattress might be the quiet reason you keep waking up exhausted. If you have been blaming your brain, your schedule, or your stress levels for why you never feel rested, this conversation was made for you.…
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You're Not Bad With Money, It's Money Trauma (ft. Naseema McElroy)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Naseema McElroy breaks down money trauma, financial anxiety, and how to build real wealth without shame. If you make decent money and still feel broke, behind, or ashamed every time you open your banking app, this conversation was made for you. Naseema...
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The Two 5-Minute Windows That Control Your Entire Day (ft. Tim Thomas)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we get into the two five minute windows that quietly control your entire day, with Special Forces veteran Tim Thomas. If you feel exhausted all the time and have started calling it normal, this conversation was made for you. Tim Thomas spent over a...
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Are Your Biggest Achievements Actually Trauma Responses? (ft. Kirsten Davidson)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, trauma-informed therapist Kirsten Davidson breaks down why your ambition might actually be a trauma response. If you have ever hit every goal on paper and still felt completely empty inside, this conversation was made for you. Kirsten Davidson is a...
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Negative Thoughts Are Not Your Identity (ft. Rabbi Daniel Cohen)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with Rabbi Daniel Cohen about why negative thoughts are not your identity and how to finally let go of them. If you have ever felt like your negative thoughts were just facts about who you are, this conversation was made for you. Rabbi Daniel...
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Why Two Doctors Missed Her ADHD for Years (ft. Sharon Pope)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we get into why ADHD in women so often goes missed, with Shelpful founder Sharon Pope. If you have ever judged yourself for forgetting to drink water, take a walk, or finish a single task for yourself while keeping everyone else's life running, this...
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You Don't Have Emotions, You Use Them (ft. Matt Young)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, UK coach Matt Young explains why you don't have emotions, you use them, and how that single shift changes everything. If you have ever felt like your anxiety, your anger, or your overwhelm is just who you are and there is nothing you can do about it,...
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Stuck in Survival Mode? Regulate Your Nervous System First (ft. Rhiannon Neuharth)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, I sit down with Rhiannon Neuharth to talk about nervous system regulation, MTHFR, and getting out of survival mode. If you have piled on supplements, planners, and apps and still feel stuck, tired, and foggy, this episode is exactly for you. Learn more...
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The Diagnosis Generation: Separating Your Soul from Symptoms (ft. Dr. Jeremy Thompson)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we explore how to find your true identity when mental health labels feel like they have taken over. If you constantly worry that your clinical diagnosis has replaced your actual personality, this conversation is exactly for you. Grab Dr. Jeremy...
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Trusting Your Gut: Stop Ignoring Relationship Red Flags (ft. Dr. Margaret Cochran)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we explore relationship red flags and the actual biology behind why trusting your gut is so hard. If you constantly doubt your own inner voice just to keep the peace, this episode is exactly for you. Learn more about Dr. Margaret Cochran and her work...
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Childhood Trauma: Processing Deep Scars (ft. Machan Taylor)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we are talking about childhood trauma and how to heal those deep emotional scars. If you have ever felt like you do not belong, this conversation is exactly what you need. A massive thank you to our sponsor, Sucreabeille! We teamed up to create "Why…
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Self-Advocacy in Therapy: Taking Control of Your Care (ft. Mark Michaels)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores self-advocacy in therapy and what to do when therapy isn't working for your mental health. A huge thank you to this season's sponsor, Sucreabeille. Be sure to check out Ky's custom gender-neutral fragrance, Why Did I Walk Into This Room, at...
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You Are Not Your Diagnosis: Healing and Purpose (ft. Tim McDonald)
If a medical diagnosis has completely flipped your world upside down, you are not alone. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we tackle the heavy mental toll of chronic illness and how to find true purpose again. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out our exclusive,...
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Post-Traumatic Growth: Reframing Chronic Stress & Trauma (ft. Monisha Holmes)
Overloaded nervous systems are not a sign of laziness. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores true post-traumatic growth. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out the signature fragrance collab here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Ky…
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Somatic Healing: Releasing Perfectionism from Your Body (ft. Ari Bliss)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores the physical toll of perfectionism and how to release the trauma trapped in your muscles. A huge thank you to Sucreabeille for sponsoring this season. Check out Ky's signature collab fragrance right here:...
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Shame vs. Guilt: Why Your Inner Critic is a Survival Skill (ft. Kristine Jensen)
Stop letting your inner critic convince you that you are falling behind. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with trauma expert Kristine Jensen about the real roots of imposter syndrome. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out Ky's signature collab fragrance...
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Stop Fighting Your Brain: Real Behavior Tools for ADHD (ft. Nicole Skotz)
Exhausted from battling your own mind to finish simple tasks? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky and Nicole Skotz share how to stop. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille.https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Ky explores the heavy shame spiral of...
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Late Diagnosed Autism and ADHD: Unmasking Your True Self (ft. Savannah)
Are your survival patterns holding you back? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores late diagnosed Autism and ADHD with Savannah. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out the official collaboration fragrance...
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Aging Without Decline: The Science of Keeping Your Brain Online (ft. Chris Burres)
Stop accepting chronic burnout and fatigue as a normal part of getting older. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores the biology of cellular energy. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out the custom fragrance collab here:...
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ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Building a Business That Fits Your Brain (ft. Ari Scott)
ADHD and Entrepreneurship: Building a Business That Fits Your Brain (ft. Ari Scott) Is the traditional corporate system failing your neurodivergent brain? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky sits down with Ari Scott to discuss why leaving the 9 to 5 grind behind might be the smartest...
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The Stress Epidemic: Why Your Body is Breaking Down Faster (ft. Dr. Nayan Patel)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we explore the hidden root causes of brain fog and daily exhaustion. Have you ever felt completely burned out despite your doctor telling you that your lab results are completely normal? This season of the podcast is sponsored by Sucreabeille. You can...
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"The Unfiltered Reality of Mental Health & Motherhood" ft. Kassi Mansfield
Are you exhausted from playing the strong female lead every day? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we explore autopilot depression and the hidden pressures of single motherhood. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out Ky's signature fragrance at...
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The Reality of Grief, Community, and Adult ADHD (ft. Chester Gregory)
Masking your neurodivergence leads straight to burnout. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores the heavy truth about adult ADHD. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Get the collaboration fragrance here:https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room…
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Taking a Stand Against Toxic Work Culture (ft. Kate Lowry)
Feeling stuck under a toxic boss who uses fear to control you? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores how to reclaim your power. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out our collaborative scent "Why Did I Walk Into This Room?"...
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Practical Mindfulness for an Overwhelmed Brain (ft. Jason Jurado)
Practical Mindfulness for an Overwhelmed Brain (ft. Jason Jurado) Stop trying to outrun your own mind. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores how to quiet the noise and find peace today. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out the official collaboration fragrance…
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How to Master Your Mindset and Stop Self-Sabotage (ft. Jay McHale)
How to Master Your Mindset and Stop Self-Sabotage (ft. Jay McHale) Stop living on autopilot and reclaim your focus. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores how to break the cycle of self-sabotage. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out our collaboration scent, "Why…
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ADHD & Self-Compassion: Navigating Executive Dysfunction Without the Guilt (ft. Lori Glenn)
Stop feeling guilty about executive dysfunction. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky explores how to unmask your neurodivergent brain. This season is proudly sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out Ky's custom scent here: https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Ky...
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How to Set Intentions That Actually Stick in 2026 (ft. Chelsie Maccarone)
Stop abandoning your goals by February. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Licensed Mental Health Counselor Chelsie Maccarone explains why standard resolutions often lead to burnout and how to set intentions that fit your real life. This season is presented by Sucreabeille and their...
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Relearning How to Live After Loss (ft. Thomas Attig)
Stop trying to "let go." In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Thomas Attig explains why closure is a myth and how to love in separation. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille, creators of the gender-neutral scent "Why Did I Walk Into This Room?" available at...
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Overcoming ADHD Project Paralysis: From Idea to Author (ft. Steele Z.H.)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we tackle the "doom pile" of unfinished work. Ky and author Steele Z.H. discuss beating ADHD paralysis. This season is sponsored by Sucreabeille. Check out Ky's exclusive scent at https://sucreabeille.com/products/why-did-i-walk-into-this-room Writing…
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Perimenopause Weight Gain: Why It Happens & How to Fix It (ft. Renee Fitton)
In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky asks Renee Fitton why diet rules stop working in midlife. Learn how to reset metabolism and fix brain fog. This season is presented by Sucreabeille. Check out Ky's exclusive scent HERE! Ky and Registered Dietitian Renee Fitton discuss why...
About this show
Join Kyrus Keenan Westcott for honest, funny, and deeply relatable conversations about ADHD, mental health, and the chaos of being human, on The Vibe With Ky Podcast, sponsored by Sucreabeille.We ditch the toxic positivity to bring you real talk with therapists, content creators, coaches, and entrepreneurs from all over the world. Whether you are navigating burnout, anxiety, or a late diagnosis, this is your safe space to unmask and breathe.Subscribe now for new episodes that educate, entertain, and empower. Much love. Good vibes.
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