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Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts- Educational Therapists
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The Educational Therapy Podcast

  1. 1d ago

    421: Objections: Cost

    Cost is one of the most common concerns families have when considering educational therapy. In this episode, Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET, explore how to think about the cost of educational therapy through the lens of value rather than price alone. They discuss what families are truly investing in, the potential cost of waiting, and why educational therapy is designed to build long-term independence. They also share alternative ways to support learners when educational therapy isn’t the right fit. This conversation offers practical guidance to help families make an informed decision based on their goals and resources.   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

  2. Aug 18

    420: Reair – Plagued by the Burden of Potential Ep 92 (Parenting Series)

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET re-air an important episode from early days. Educational therapy can be magical in that it allows students to tap into their potential. Yet oftentimes, the potential parents and teachers see in a learner is a heavy burden and source of conflict in family homes. In today’s episode, Rachel & Steph talk about potential from the perspective of parents, students and educational therapists. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned: Ep 62: Manager vs. Consultant (Parenting Series) Ep 88: Pick Progress over Perfection (Parenting Series)

  3. Aug 11

    419: Why Learners Don’t Revise Their Writing (Writing Series)

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET explore one of the most common—and misunderstood—academic struggles: why learners resist revising their writing. They break down the real reasons revision feels so hard, including executive functioning overload, emotional attachment to first drafts, vague feedback, and the belief that revision means starting over. Rather than framing revision as a motivation problem, the episode reframes it as a skills and systems issue. They share ideas that can make revision more approachable, more concrete, and far less overwhelming for learners of all ages. This episode is especially helpful for parents, educators, and learning specialists working with reluctant writers, perfectionists, or learners who shut down when asked to “make it better.” Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned: Writing Series

  4. Aug 4

    418: Why Learners Rush Through Everything (Educational Therapy Serires)

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET explore why so many learners rush through their work—and why it’s rarely about laziness or apathy. They unpack how executive functioning challenges, anxiety, time blindness, and cognitive load contribute to rushing, and explain why telling learners to “slow down” often doesn’t work. The episode reframes rushing as a skills-based issue and shares practical, supportive strategies that help learners build accuracy, awareness, and confidence without increasing pressure or shame.   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

  5. Jun 23

    417: Life is Life-ing

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET share some life updates on this episode! They also chat about systems versus tools and how both are required to symbiotically work together.   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

  6. Jun 16

    416: When Consequences “Don’t Work” (And What To Do Instead) (Parenting Series)

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET explore why traditional consequences often fail for kids with learning differences and/or executive functioning  skills challenges—and what actually helps instead. They unpack the critical idea that consequences only work when a child already has the underlying skills, and explain how repeated punishment can increase stress, shutdown, and avoidance rather than learning. They reframe “misbehavior” as a skills gap and offer practical alternatives rooted in curiosity, explicit skill-building, and collaborative problem-solving. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

  7. Jun 9

    415: Re-air: Using the Summer to Plan for Failures (Educational Therapy Series)

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET revisit a previous episode to discuss the concept of failing forward. They talk about why summer is the perfect chance to prioritize this idea, how to involve parents in the process when appropriate, and the importance of planning for “failing”. They share the transformation that can occur with prioritizing this conversation and plan and for what type of learners benefit from this goal. Make sure to listen to the end as they share a simple framework to help learners plan to fail forward. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

  8. Jun 2

    414: “Is it too soon for Educational Therapy? Shouldn’t We Wait and See?” (Educational Therapy Series)

    Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET explore a common parent belief that they should “try everything else first” before seeking outside support. They explore why this hesitation shows up, including fears of overreacting, and the pressure to solve challenges independently. Rachel & Stephanie also explain the hidden costs of waiting—academically, emotionally, financially, and relationally—and why time is a critical factor in building executive functioning skills. They emphasize that educational therapy isn’t a last resort but an effective parallel path that helps learners thrive sooner.   Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist

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The Educational Therapy Podcast

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  • Creator
    Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts- Educational Therapists
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    424
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    Clean
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    Copyright 2025 © Learn Smarter: the Educational Therapy Podcast
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