Journey With Me Through ADHD: A podcast for kids

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! 
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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
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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! 
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