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Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast — 81 episodes

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Ep 80: Focus Forward: Lessons from Four Years of Curiosity and Connection (ft. Sean Potts)

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Ep 79: Dyslexia Explained: Reading, Executive Function, and the Right Kind of Help (ft. Ben Powers and Jeff Ruggiero)

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Ep 78: Misdiagnosed & Misunderstood: How Women with ADHD Can Reclaim Their Story (ft: Kristen Baird-Goldman)

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Ep 77: Breaking the OCD Cycle: Understanding Intrusive Thoughts and Compulsions (ft. Dr. Kim Glazier-Leonte)

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Ep 76: Your Second Brain: How Gut Health Shapes Focus, Mood, and Executive Function (ft. Dr. Anastasia Galanopolous

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Ep 75: Creativity Counts: How Expressive Arts Support ADHD & Executive Functioning (ft. Shayne Swift & Jamal Kirk)

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Ep 74: ADHD Under Pressure: How to Break the Cycle of Bullying and Rebuild Self-Worth (ft. Brooke Schnittman)

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Ep 73: The Perils of Helicopter Parenting: How to Raise Future Adults by Letting Go Today (ft. Dave Krasky)

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Ep 72: 5 Essential Lessons About Self-Improvement: What I Learned From Talking to 20+ Experts in Season Four of Focus Forward

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Ep 71: ADHD, Mental Health, and Masculinity: Diving Deep with Tyler Mitchell

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Ep 70: Teens Speak: Navigating Conflict at Home Through Trust, Respect, and Communication

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Ep 69: Beyond To-Do Lists: How to Combine Technology and Self-Reflection to Make Your Life Easier (ft. Helena Bowen)

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Ep 68: Learning the Skills Nobody Taught Us: Executive Function, Equity, and Education with Lizzett Cuervo

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Ep 67: Your Mind on Music: The Power of Music in Learning, Life, and Love (ft. Sara and Mort Sherman)

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Ep 66: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Essential Coping Skills Every Teen Needs to Thrive (ft. Dr. Jackie Wolfman)

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Ep 65: Migraines & ADHD: How to Cope with the Overlap (ft. Dr. Sarah Cheyette)

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Ep 64: Minds in the Making: How Early Executive Function Development Shapes Childhood and Adult Success (ft. Ellen Galinsky & Megan McClelland)

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Ep 63: Big Tasks, Tiny Steps: A Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done

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Ep 62: Lighthouse Parenting: How to Communicate, Connect, and Guide with Confidence (ft. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg)

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Ep 61: Self Advocacy for Adults: How to Be a Zebra in a World of Horses

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Ep 60: How to Support the Hidden Impact of Eating Disorders

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Ep 59: The Science of Staying Sharp: Simple Habits to Nurture Your Mind at Any Age (ft. Dr. John Randolph)

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Ep 58: Routines Without Rigidity: Your Guide to Building & Sustaining Healthier Habits

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Ep 57: Decluttering Your Life: How to Make Space for What Matters (ft. Tidy Dad, Tyler Moore)

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Ep 56: Growth Through Trial & Error: Essential Lessons From 20+ Years of Executive Function Coaching (ft. Neal Elliott)

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Ep 55: How to Strengthen Relationships Through Communication & Executive Function (ft. Dr. David Helfand)

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Ep 54: Self-Regulation Starts with Us: Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions (ft. Nerissa Bauer)

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Ep 53: How to Manage Your Time, Energy, and Stress like a Lazy Genius (ft. Kendra Adachi)

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Ep 52: Parenting & ADHD: A Personal and Professional Perspective on the Journey (ft. Archie Chimanayi)

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Ep 51: Thriving with ADHD: Expert Strategies for the ADHD Brain

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Ep 50: How to Plan & Prioritize for the Things You Want (and Need!) to Do

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Ep 49: Back to School Tips for Parents: How to Make the Transition Less Stressful

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Ep 48: Healing Trauma: How EMDR Therapy is Transforming the Way We Address Traumatic Experiences (ft. Dr. Deborah Korn)

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Ep 47: Redefining OCD: Debunking the Misconceptions about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder ft. Dr. Anthony Bram

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Ep 46: Nutrition, Executive Function, and ADHD: Feeling Better About Our Eating (Ft. Rebecca King.)

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Ep 45: Building Confidence Through Community, Communication, and Trust (ft. James Sanders III)

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Ep 44: Ask the Coaches: Answering Your Top Questions about Summer, Motivation, Transitions, and more!

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Ep 43: Creativity & Executive Function: How to Enjoy the Brain Benefits of Each

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Ep 42: Insomnia, ADHD, and Sleep Hygiene: How to Transform Your Life Through Better Sleep (ft. Marlee Boyle)

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Ep 41: ADHD & Mental Health: How to Recognize a Complex ADHD Diagnosis and Find Help (ft. Dr. Roberto Olivardia)

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Ep 40: The Breakthrough Years: Raising Thriving Teens Through Executive Function (ft. Ellen Galinsky)

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Ep 39: Speaking Up: How to Empower Our Kids to Advocate for Themselves (ft. Dr. Nerissa Bauer)

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Ep 38: Coping with College Stress: How to Meet the Demands of College Life with Confidence (ft. Dr. Bianca Busch)

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Ep 37: Imposter Syndrome Redefined: Breaking Free from Self-Doubt (ft. Dr. Nicole Pulliam)

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Ep 36: Beyond Distractions: How to Improve Attention and Transform Your Life

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Ep 35: Ask the Coaches: Answering Your Top Executive Function Questions of the Year!

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Ep 34: How Microsoft is Supporting Neurodiversity & Mental Health Through Inclusive Design

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Ep 33: Saving for College: An Executive Function Approach to Mastering Your Money

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Ep 32: College Admissions Made Simple: An Executive Function Approach to Success in College

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Ep 31: ADHD Rewired: How to Unlock Your Potential Through a Strategy-Based Life (ft. Eric Tivers)

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Ep 30: ADHD or Not? How Discovering ADHD in Adulthood Changes Your Life (ft. Dr. Jan Willer)

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Ep 29: From Chaos to Control: How to Better Organize Your Space, Data, and Belongings

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Ep 28: The Gift of ADHD: Expert Tips to Unlock the Power of an ADHD Brain

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Ep 27: Two Steps Forward, One Step Back: 6 Tips for Becoming More Resilient in Life

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Ep 26: Navigating Stress, Parenting, and the Brain: A Conversation with Dr. Alison Roy

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Ep 25: Laziness vs. Executive Dysfunction: Expert Tips to Help Motivate Your Kids

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Ep 24: Epidemics of Shame: How to Thrive with ADHD in the Healthcare Field

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Ep 23: Parenting for Success: How to Nurture Executive Function Development in Early Childhood

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Ep 22: Supporting Executive Function Skills in the Classroom: The BrainTracks Solution

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Ep 21: Rethinking Your Thinking: How Cognitive Flexibility Can Improve Your Life and Relationships

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Ep 20: Screen Time Sanity: Finding Balance in a Digital World (ft. Dr. Clifford Sussman)

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Ep 19: Grief & Executive Function: How to Rebuild Your Life After Loss

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Ep 18: Flipping the ADHD Narrative: How "The Disruptors" is Changing the Way We Talk About ADHD (ft. Nancy Armstrong)

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Ep 17: Mental Health Strategies for a Happy & Successful College Experience

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Ep 16: Improve Your Memory: Neuroscience Strategies for a Healthier Brain

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Ep 15: Building Meaning: Life Lessons from an Executive Function Pioneer

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Ep 14: 4 Steps to Build Time Management Strategies You'll Use for Life

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Ep 13: How to Unlock the Superpowers of ADHD

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Ep 12: How to Maintain Progress Through Times of Change

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Ep 11: Procrastination: Why We Wait & What to Do About It

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Ep 10: Living with Hidden ADHD: How to Transform Your Life After a Late Diagnosis

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Ep 9: Teen Coping Skills: A Therapist's Guide to Conquering Stress & Anxiety

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Ep 8: Social Skills & Resilience: Expert Insights to Build a Confident Future

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Ep 7: Can You Actually Improve Your Executive Function Skills? ft. Peg Dawson

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Ep 6: What Does Life Changing Executive Function Support (Really) Look Like?

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Ep 5: Rebuilding Confidence: How to Navigate the Mental Health Risks of ADHD & Executive Dysfunction

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Ep 4: Transformations Through Love: How to Inspire Resistant Kids to Change

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Ep 3: How to Transform Habits - Strategies for Tracking & Accountability

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Ep 2: Parenting a Teen with Executive Dysfunction & the Growing Pains of Change

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Ep 1: Overcoming Failure in the Executive Function Journey

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Welcome to Focus Forward!