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Episode # 56 - Executive Functioning Series – Emotional Regulation with ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman
In this Episode, Laurie and Abbey explore emotional regulation with ADHD Coach Brooke Schnittman, a key executive functioning skill that many individuals with ADHD struggle with.
Brooke shares valuable tools and resources to help with emotional awareness and regulation, as well as practical strategies for managing emotions, building awareness, and improving emotional control.
Discover resources that can help you or a loved one with ADHD regulate emotions more effectively.
Episode # 55 - Executive Functioning Series – Effort with ADHD Coach Michael Snyder
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘Executive Functioning’ Series, focusing on the skill of effort with ADHD Coach Michael Snyder.
Michael shares his personal journey with ADHD and offers strategies he uses with his clients to manage effort in tasks that can feel overwhelming. Learn how to improve focus and effort management, and get tips for overcoming the common ADHD struggle of maintaining effort over time.
Episode # 54 - Executive Functioning Series – Action with Melanie Florsheim
Laurie and Abbey continue their Executive Functioning Series, focusing on the skill of “Action” or “Self-regulation,” with ADHD coach Melanie Florsheim.
Melanie shares her personal experiences with ADHD and dyslexia and discusses strategies she uses to help individuals and parents navigate moments of impulsivity and action regulation. Learn techniques to manage the impulsive side of ADHD and build healthier habits.
Episode # 53 - Executive Functioning Series – Memory with Danielle Winton
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their ‘Executive Functioning’ Series with Danielle Winton from Memory Strategies.
Danielle dives into the world of memory, explaining the causes behind common memory struggles. They discuss the connection between executive functioning and memory, and how you can improve memory skills for yourself or those around you.
Episode # 52 - Executive Functioning Series: Initiation with Mary Smith
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey continue their Executive Functioning Skills series, focusing on initiation. They interview Mary Smith, an ADHD Coach and founder of Chaos Free ADHD.
Mary shares her expertise in helping individuals with ADHD overcome challenges related to task initiation, offering valuable strategies and support to get things started and follow through.
Episode # 51 - Executive Functioning Series: Focus and ADHD with Trina Haynes
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey begin their Executive Functioning Series with Trina Haynes, "My Lady ADHD." Trina shares her personal insights and tips on improving focus, managing distractions, and shifting attention effectively as someone with ADHD. Learn strategies to enhance focus and better navigate daily tasks, supported by Trina’s expertise and social media insights.
Episode # 48 - Understanding Executive Functioning Skills – The Six Key Components
In this episode, Laurie and Abbey break down the six key components of executive functioning skills: focus, initiation, memory, action, effort, and emotional regulation.
They explain how these skills impact daily life and preview an upcoming mini-series that will explore each component in greater detail with professionals from the ADHD community.