Executive Function for All | A Podcast by Untapped Learning

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Struggling with organization, time management, or focus? Welcome to "Executive Function Skills for All," the podcast dedicated to helping you master executive function skills and achieve your goals. Whether you're a student aiming for better grades, an adult juggling life's demands, a teenager seeking improved focus, or a student-athlete balancing academics and sports, this podcast is for you. We explore practical strategies for improving planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and more. Dealing with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism spectrum challenges, or just want to improve without a formal diagnosis? Join us each week as we combine research insights with real-life examples to help you boost productivity, conquer procrastination, and establish strong habits and routines. Featuring expert interviews and inspiring stories, we're here to guide you on your journey to better executive function. Subscribe now and start unlocking your full potential!

  1. Ryan Palm, Executive Director of Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University

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    Ryan Palm, Executive Director of Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University

    Ryan Palm, Executive Director of the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University, joins the podcast to break down what really happens to students when they transition from high school to college. Drawing from his work supporting neurodiverse students, Ryan explains why executive function challenges become more visible in college and why planning, organization, and follow-through often break down when structure disappears. This conversation highlights the gap between intelligence and execution, how colleges are adapting to support neurodiverse learners better, and what students and families need to understand before making the transition. If your student is heading to college or already struggling to keep up, this episode will give you a clearer lens on what is actually going on and how to better support it. Learn more about Ryan’s work and the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/student-services/center-neurodiversityNeurodiversity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurodiversity-and-higher-education/id1846224970 FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning

    33 мин.
  2. Why ADHD, Anxiety & Autism Get Misdiagnosed | Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan

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    Why ADHD, Anxiety & Autism Get Misdiagnosed | Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan

    Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Elevated Insights Assessment, specializing in complex learning profiles and co-occurring conditions across the lifespan. In this episode, we dive into what happens when challenges like ADHD, anxiety, autism, and learning disabilities show up together and how often they mask one another. Dr. Paz Ryan breaks down why many students are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or only partially supported, and how comprehensive, culturally responsive evaluations can completely change the trajectory for both students and families. We also explore what “co-occurring conditions” actually mean, why getting the full picture matters more than any single diagnosis, and how parents can better understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. If you’ve ever felt like your child doesn’t fit neatly into one box or that something is being missed, this conversation will give you clarity, language, and direction. Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan and her work: https://elevatedinsights.org FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning

    28 мин.
  3. How to Prepare Your Student for College Success | Laura Barr

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    How to Prepare Your Student for College Success | Laura Barr

    Laura Barr is a high-level college consultant and the Founder and CEO of Emerging Consulting, where she helps students and families navigate the college process with clarity, strategy, and purpose. With a background in student-centered coaching, Laura brings a unique perspective to college planning. Her work is grounded in a simple yet powerful mission: to help raise and launch good humans through the power of education. In this episode, Laura breaks down how the college application process is about much more than getting accepted. It is one of the first real-world opportunities students have to develop executive function skills like planning, time management, organization, and self-advocacy. We cover: 🗓️Why the college process should be treated like a long-term project, not a last-minute task 👪How parents can support without overstepping, and when to step back 🎓What students with ADHD and executive function challenges need to succeed in college 🏫How to build independence before stepping onto campus 📃What actually matters when choosing the right college If you are a parent of a high school student or a student preparing for college, this episode will give you a clearer framework for approaching the process in a way that builds real-life skills, not just outcomes. Learn more about Laura Barr and her work: emergingconsulting.com/ laurabarr@emergingconsulting.com

    30 мин.
  4. The Parent Trap: Breaking the Cycle of Conflict at Home | Katie Blakey

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    The Parent Trap: Breaking the Cycle of Conflict at Home | Katie Blakey

    If it feels like every conversation with your child turns into a battle, you’re not alone. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Katie Blakeley, an executive function and parent coach who works closely with neurodiverse students and families, to unpack a pattern many parents find themselves stuck in but don’t know how to name. You try to help. They resist. You step in more. They shut down or push back even harder. Katie explains why this cycle happens, how it connects to emotional regulation and executive function, and why the instinct to “fix” often backfires even when it comes from a good place. This conversation gives parents a clearer way to respond in the moment, reduce conflict at home, and build a stronger connection with their child without lowering expectations. If your child gets overwhelmed easily, avoids tasks, or reacts strongly when you step in, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do differently. Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.blakeywellness.com/ If this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a parent who needs this perspective. For more support building executive function skills in students, visit untappedlarning.com or explore more episodes on our channel.

    33 мин.
  5. The 5 Pillars of a Successful Transition to College | Hannah Bookbinder

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    The 5 Pillars of a Successful Transition to College | Hannah Bookbinder

    The transition from high school to college is one of the most significant and often underestimated shifts in a student’s life. While many students leave home academically prepared, far fewer are equipped with the executive function skills required to manage their time, advocate for themselves, and navigate the independence that college demands. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Hannah Bookbinder, academic coach and founder of AcademicAlly, to break down the five pillars of a successful transition to college. With over 25 years of experience working with students, Hannah shares a practical and deeply human framework for helping students build the skills they actually need before they leave home. This conversation explores what changes when external structure disappears, why so many capable students struggle during their first year, and how parents can support the transition without creating dependence. You’ll hear insights on: • The five pillars that support a successful transition to college • Why time management becomes a challenge without structure • How students can develop self-advocacy and accountability • The role of routines, planning, and follow-through in college success • What parents can do to prepare their child for independence This episode is especially valuable for students with ADHD or executive function challenges, but the principles apply to any student preparing to take ownership of their academic and personal life. If your child is approaching college or already feeling overwhelmed by the transition, this conversation will give you a clearer understanding of what they need and how to support them in building it. This conversation is especially valuable for students with ADHD, executive function challenges, or learning differences, but the principles apply to any student preparing for independence in college. Learn more about Hannah's work: https://mytoadapp.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/my-toad-llc-099450368/ https://www.youtube.com/@MyTOADCoach https://www.facebook.com/mytoadapp https://www.instagram.com/mytoad_llc/ My TOAD App & Book: Special Offer for Listeners Use code SLADE10 for a discount on the My TOAD app and book. App: Sign up at health.clickmedix.com/toad or download on iOS at ios.mytoadapp.comBook (audio or hardcopy): Purchase at mytoadapp.com/shop and enter code SLADE10 at checkout

    34 мин.
  6. Understanding ADHD: Rejection Sensitivity, Motivation, and the ADHD Brain | Dr. William Dodson

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    Understanding ADHD: Rejection Sensitivity, Motivation, and the ADHD Brain | Dr. William Dodson

    What if ADHD isn’t a deficit… but a different nervous system? In this powerful conversation, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. William Dodson shares decades of clinical insight on ADHD, Rejection Sensitivity Dysphoria (RSD), medication optimization, and what he calls the “interest-based nervous system. We discuss: • Why importance doesn’t motivate the ADHD brain • The 5 things that reliably create engagement • How untreated ADHD damages self-esteem• Why medication alone is never enough • The power of having one adult who “gets it” At Untapped Learning, this aligns deeply with our belief that executive function is the foundation. When we stop trying to “fix” students and instead understand how their brain works, everything changes. Listen to the full episode and rethink ADHD. Learn more about Dr. Dodson's work here: https://www.dodsonadhdtreatment.com/https://www.additudemag.com/author/william-dodson-m-d/

    27 мин.
  7. How Dungeons & Dragons Builds Executive Function Skills with Rhina Guzmán

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    How Dungeons & Dragons Builds Executive Function Skills with Rhina Guzmán

    What if executive function skills weren’t taught through worksheets, but through adventure? In this episode, we sit down with Rhina Guzman, executive function coach at Untapped Learning and creator of our Dungeons & Dragons Executive Function Program. Rhina explains how a tabletop role-playing game becomes a powerful tool for building organization, emotional regulation, task initiation, planning, and social problem-solving. Students manage character sheets, navigate uncertainty, regulate emotions under pressure, collaborate in group decisions, and initiate problem-solving—all in a fully screen-free, high-engagement environment. This is executive function development through experience, not lectures. If you’re a parent looking for creative, real-world ways to help your child build independence and confidence, this episode will shift how you think about skill development. Learn more about Untapped Learning: 🌐 https://untappedlearning.com 📥 Free resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning Hosted by Brandon Slade. Produced by Nathan Weinberg.

    28 мин.
  8. Anxiety Isn’t the Problem | Nick Thompson, LCSW, on Performance & Pressure

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    Anxiety Isn’t the Problem | Nick Thompson, LCSW, on Performance & Pressure

    If your teen says “I have anxiety” before every test, presentation, or big moment… this episode will change how you understand what’s actually happening. Licensed clinical social worker Nick Thompson joins us to unpack the truth about anxiety, performance pressure, and why students shut down under stress. With over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and families in schools, private practice, residential treatment settings, and early intervention programs, Nick specializes in helping teens navigate anxiety, identity, and academic overwhelm without shame. In this conversation, we break down the difference between anxiety and worry, why the brain mistakes discomfort for danger, how stress impacts focus and decision-making, and the connection between ADHD, creativity, and spiraling thoughts. Nick also shares practical tools students can use before tests or presentations, including grounding techniques, breathwork, and how to work with anxiety instead of fighting it. If you’re a parent, educator, or student trying to make sense of performance anxiety and shutdowns, this conversation brings clarity, science, and real strategies you can use right away. Learn more about Nick's work here: https://www.nicholasdthompson.com/ Explore Untapped Learning’s mentoring and free resources: https://untappedlearning.com/

    34 мин.
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Struggling with organization, time management, or focus? Welcome to "Executive Function Skills for All," the podcast dedicated to helping you master executive function skills and achieve your goals. Whether you're a student aiming for better grades, an adult juggling life's demands, a teenager seeking improved focus, or a student-athlete balancing academics and sports, this podcast is for you. We explore practical strategies for improving planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and more. Dealing with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism spectrum challenges, or just want to improve without a formal diagnosis? Join us each week as we combine research insights with real-life examples to help you boost productivity, conquer procrastination, and establish strong habits and routines. Featuring expert interviews and inspiring stories, we're here to guide you on your journey to better executive function. Subscribe now and start unlocking your full potential!

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