Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast

Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast

By Darius Namdaran and Dr Erica WarrenEducationSelf-Improvement
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Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast episodes

  • #85: Conscious Awareness: A Key to Managing Executive Functions

    In this episode of the Executive Function Braintrainer Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren dive into the essential topic of conscious awareness and its impact on executive functions. They discuss various perspectives on conscious awareness, including neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology, highlighting the startling fact that 95-99% of our daily behaviors and thoughts are subconscious. The conversation covers the importance of increasing consciousness to take control of one's life, the tools to shift from reactivity to conscious regulation, such as breathwork and visualization, and how therapies and coaching contribute to cognitive flexibility. The hosts also explore the balance between autopilot and intentional decision-making, providing listeners with insights and strategies to optimize their executive functions.

    Links

    • 7 Breaths to a New Life: https://spiritualsciencesociety.teachable.com/p/seven-breaths-to-a-new-life 
    • SPI: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=SPI+Assessment 
    • YPPI: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=YPPI 
    • Exploring the 12 ways of processing:
    1. https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/episode-41
    2. https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/episode-42-exploring-sequential-simultaneous-reflective-logical-and-verbal-ways-of-processing 
    3. https://goodsensorylearning.com/pages/episode-43-exploring-interactive-indirect-experience-direct-experience-rhythmic-melodic-ways-of-processing 
    • The Right Brain Time Manager: https://amzn.to/4hMsDfz 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠ 
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app⁠
    • EF Coaching with Darius:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ivvi.app/coaching⁠⁠⁠
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠⁠⁠ 
    • EF Adult Coaching:⁠⁠⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    54 min
  • #84: The Power of No for Executive Function

    In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran tackle the critical yet paradoxical topic of learning to say no in the context of executive functions. They discuss how saying no can actually help in achieving goals by enhancing working memory, inhibitory control, and cognitive flexibility. Through engaging analogies, personal stories, and practical advice, they explore the balance between saying yes and no, and how this dynamic interplay is essential for effective self-management, focus, and adaptability. Sponsored by ivvi and Good Sensory Learning, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone looking to improve their cognitive skills and executive functioning.

    Links:

    • Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Mind Mapping with ivvi: ⁠https://www.ivvi.app/⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training
    • Executive Function blog:  ⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠ 
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app⁠⁠
    • EF Coaching with Darius:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ivvi.app/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    • EF Adult Coaching:⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    57 min
  • #83: Transition to College and the Impact of Executive Function

    In this episode of The Executive Function Braintrainer Podcast, hosts Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren explore the crucial transition from high school to college and its impact on executive functions. They discuss the importance of planning, organization, and independence, comparing approaches in the UK and the US. Using the metaphor of a butterfly emerging from a chrysalis, they emphasize the need for students to develop their executive skills to navigate the challenges of college life effectively. Practical strategies, tools like Shovel and ivvi, and tips for parents and educators to support this transition are also discussed to help students build a solid foundation for success.

    Links:

    • Get 20% a membership to Shovel’s digital planner. You must use this link: https://shovelapp.io/dig/108/  and coupon code DRWARREN 
    • Your Professional Processing Inventory (YPPI) https://goodsensorylearning.com/products/your_professional_processing_inventory 
    • Student Processing Inventory (SPI): https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=SPI 
    • Remarkable: https://support.remarkable.com/s/article/Desktop-app 
    • Goodnotes: https://www.goodnotes.com/ 
    • Notability: https://notability.com/ 
    • ivvi: https://www.ivvi.app/ 
    • Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠ 
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app⁠
    • EF Coaching with Darius:⁠⁠⁠ https://www.ivvi.app/coaching⁠⁠⁠
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠⁠⁠ 
    • EF Adult Coaching:⁠⁠⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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    1 hr 22 min
  • #82: “Flare and Focus”for Executive functions:

    In this episode of 'The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast,' hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran explore the concept of 'flare and focus' and its impact on executive functions. The discussion delves into how the terms commonly used in design thinking can be applied to cognitive processes like brainstorming, prioritizing, organizing, and time management. Through engaging analogies and stories, like the behaviors of honeybees and the double diamond design process, they highlight the importance of balancing divergent (flaring) and convergent (focusing) thinking. The episode offers practical insights for students, educators, and professionals on how to optimize this balance for effective problem-solving and creativity.

    Links:

    • Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun  
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app
    • EF Coaching with Darius:⁠⁠ https://www.ivvi.app/coaching⁠⁠
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠⁠ 
    • EF Adult Coaching:⁠⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    58 min
  • #81: Nutrients and Supplements can Boost Executive Functions

    In this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast,' hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran delve into the controversial yet crucial topic of supplements and executive functioning. The discussion highlights key nutrients like iron, vitamin D, B vitamins, magnesium, omega-3 fatty acids, choline, and zinc. They explore how these elements affect cognitive abilities, mood, and overall brain health, offering practical advice and metaphors to create a deeper understanding. The episode also covers supplements with cognitive benefits, including Ginkgo Biloba, turmeric, acetyl carnitine, caffeine, L-theanine, and CoQ10, aiming to help listeners make informed decisions about their dietary intake and supplement choices for optimal executive function.

    Links:

    • The Gut Microbiome Shapes Executive Functions: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=article&q=supplements 
    • Dietary Changes Can Cure Learning Disabilities and ADHD Symptoms:  https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dextrin-adhd
    • Brain Food for Executive Functions: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/brain-food-for-struggling-students
    • Body Bio-E-lyte: https://bodybio.com/products/e-lyte-balanced-electrolyte-concentrate 
    • EF Coaching with Darius:⁠⁠ https://www.ivvi.app/coaching⁠⁠
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠⁠ 
    • EF Adult Coaching:⁠⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Function:  https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    52 min
  • #80: Notebook LM: A Tool to Support Executive Functions

    In this episode of the Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran delve into the innovative features of Notebook LM, a language model smart notebook by Google. They discuss its potential in creating efficient study guides, interactive podcasts, and timelines to help with tasks like preparing for exams, managing projects, and planning events. The hosts also explore the AI's multimodal processing capabilities, its impact on enhancing executive functions, and its potential applications for students, professionals, and personal goal setting. 

    • NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google/ 
    • Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
    • Boost Study Skills with NotebookLM: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/unlock-your-study-potential-with-notebook-lm-a-game-changer-for-executive-functioning-and-study-strategies
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠
    • EF Coaching with Darius:⁠ https://www.ivvi.app/coaching⁠
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica:⁠ https://learningtolearn.biz/⁠ 
    • EF Adult Coaching:⁠ https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching⁠ 
    • Executive Function:⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning⁠ 
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function⁠ 
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning⁠
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Certification Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    1 hr 2 min
  • #48: Hot and Cold Executive Functions

    Darius Namdaran and Dr. Erica Warren offer a lively discussion on 'hot' and 'cold' executive functions—a subject deeply explored in theoretical and empirical literature for over two decades. This episode presents the distinct neural systems in our brain that support these functions, guiding us in social situations and higher-order cognitive processes. 

    Links:

    • Executive Function: Insights into ways to help more children thrive: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/http://www.devcogneuro.com/Publications/zero_to_three_2014_executive_functions.pdf  
    • Hot and cold executive functions in the brain: A prefrontal-cingular network:https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Corrigendum-to-%E2%80%98Hot-and-cold-executive-functions-in/a311eef9863c0ea7531e8a3db52e0181cad35b4b  
    • Executive Functioning Assessment: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA
    • One-to-one sessions with Dr. Warren:https://learningtolearn.biz/ 
    • One-to-one sessions with Darius:www.ivvi.app
    • BulletMap Academy:https://bulletmapacademy.com/
    • Learning Specialist Courses:https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/
    • Executive Functions and Study Skills Course: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies 
    • Good Sensory Learning:https://goodsensorylearning.com/
    • Executive Functionings for Groups and Classes: https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/executive-functioning-games-for-groups-and-classes  
    • Dyslexia Quiz: ⁠⁠https://bulletmapacademy.com/dyslexia-quiz/⁠⁠
    • Dyslexia Productivity Coaching: ⁠⁠http://dyslexiaproductivitycoaching.com/⁠⁠
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning
    • Visualization:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-key-to-improved-attention-and-memory-for-optimal-learning
    • Inner Voice:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/inner-voice-app
    • Working Memory:https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/working-memory 

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    31 min
  • #79: How Movement Unlocks Executive Functions

    In this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran discuss the critical role of automaticity in executive functions, particularly how it impacts movement and multitasking. They delve into how practicing sequences to automaticity can enhance productivity, whether in sports, learning, or professional settings. The conversation touches on the example of driving, dancing, and sports coaching, emphasizing the importance of tailored learning strategies. They also highlight how integrating movement can benefit cognitive tasks and overall executive functioning.

    Links:

    • Student Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=Student+processing+inventory 
    • Your Professional Processing Inventory: https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=YPPI  
    • EF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coaching
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ 
    • EF Adult Coaching: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching 
    • Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
    • Kinesthetic Learners in the Classroom: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/kinesthetic-therapy
    • Executive Function:⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning⁠ 
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function⁠ 
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning⁠
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    55 min
  • #78: AI Agents and Executive Functions

    In this first episode of the year, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran discuss the transformative role of AI agents in 2025 and how they will impact executive functions. They explain the evolution of AI from simple tasks to complex processes and emphasize the importance of active engagement to strengthen cognitive skills. The episode also explores the potential for AI to revolutionize daily tasks, improve productivity, and support neurodiverse individuals by automating repetitive work, thus allowing more time for strategic thinking and executive decision-making.

    Links:

    • Chat GPT: https://openai.com/ 
    • AI Affects on Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-ai-effect-on-learning-supporting-disabilities-and-reshaping-cognitive-demands
    • EF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coaching
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ 
    • EF Adult Coaching: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠
    • Executive Functioning Assessments:⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/search?type=product&q=EFCA⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun  
    • Executive Function: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning 
    • Cognitive Flexibility: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function 
    • Executive Function:⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning⁠ 
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function⁠ 
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning⁠
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    58 min
  • #77: AI Developments for Executive Functions

    In this episode of The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, hosts Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran discuss the latest advancements in artificial intelligence with a focus on OpenAI's O1 model. They detail how this new model is trained differently, integrating metacognitive processes for better decision-making. They explore how AI can support executive functions like planning, time management, and cognitive flexibility. The episode also delves into the potential future capabilities of AI, including its applications in emotional regulation and personal assistance, while raising questions about ethical usage.

    Links:

    • Chat GPT:https://openai.com/ 
    • AI Effect on Learning: https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/the-ai-effect-on-learning-supporting-disabilities-and-reshaping-cognitive-demands
    • EF Coaching with Darius: https://www.ivvi.app/coaching
    • EF Student Coaching with Erica: https://learningtolearn.biz/ 
    • EF Adult Coaching: https://dropintoyourbestself.com/coaching 
    • Executive Function:⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/tagged/executive-functioning⁠ 
    • Cognitive Flexibility:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/dyslexia-and-executive-function⁠ 
    • Inhibitory Control:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/poor-executive-functioning⁠
    • Executive Functioning Coaching Course: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.learningspecialistcourses.com/courses/teaching-EF-and-study-strategies⁠⁠⁠ 
    • Executive Functioning Resources: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/collections/executive-functioning-skills-training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
    • How to Teach Executive Functions in Grades 1-6: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://goodsensorylearning.com/blogs/news/how-to-teach-executive-functioning-to-elementary-and-middle-school-students-and-make-it-fun⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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    50 min

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The Executive Function Brain Trainer Podcast, co-hosted by Dr. Erica Warren and Darius Namdaran, is a biweekly exploration into improving executive functions. The series transforms complex brain…

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