The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast

By Kate Brownfield, Founder ADHDKidsCanThrive.com

What's The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast about?

Join Kate of ADHDKidsCanThrive, LLC as she explores and learns more about ADHD from thought leaders, experts and advocates. Kate hopes to engage parents, educators and the general community to help ADHD people reach their highest potential. Kate is a parent, author of How We Roll -A Parent’s Journey of Raising an ADHD child, founder of ADHDKIdsCanThrive.com and former media executive. You can find me at https://www.adhdkidscanthrive.com/.

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The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast episodes:

05.06.2024
Growing Up Highly Sensitive
My guest is Jim Rajan, an international seer. He started his professional life working in film and TV and then moved to study world healing methods, including shamanism, reiki, Traditional Chinese medicine, and Daoist training. Jim grew up struggling with...
04.29.2024
Clarifying the ambiguity around ADHD in Kids
My guest is Dr. Katja Fredriksen, a reputed pediatric neuropsychologist and the co-author of the informative new book Different Thinkers: ADHD. Her book aims to clarify the ambiguity around ADHD for both children and adults, offering practical coping strategies while...
04.22.2024
How to Use Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Complexities of ADHD
My guest is Dr. Mark Bertin, an acclaimed developmental-behavioral pediatrician, assistant professor at New York Medical College, and author specializing in ADHD management. We delve into the world of ADHD, breaking down its complexities and how integrating mindfulness can transform...
04.15.2024
Loving the Different - A Journey to Self-Acceptance
My guest is Nathan Clarkson, a celebrated actor, best-selling author, and filmmaker who takes us through his remarkable life journey. Nathan, best known for his vivid creativity and a member of the esteemed Clarkson family, grew up facing numerous hurdles...
04.08.2024
How our nervous systems effects us with Dr. Lori Desautles
My guest is Dr. Lori Desautels, author and Assistant Professor at Butler University since 2016 where she teaches both undergraduate and graduate programs in the College of Education. Lori was also an Assistant Professor at Marian University in Indianapolis for...
04.01.2024
Speech Therapy Techniques & Strategies with Chris Wegner - The Speech Dude
My guest is Chris Wegner, the acclaimed 'Speech Dude'. Wegner, a school-based Speech Language Pathologist (SLP) and a nationally renowned presenter helps us unfold the essentials of speech and language therapy and its significance for neurodiverse children. Drawing from his 20...
03.25.2024
How Ketogenic Diets Impact ADHD & Mental Health
My guest is Nicole Laurent, LMHC. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who helps people use ketogenic dietary therapy as a treatment for mental illness and neurological issues. She uses a variety of nutritional and functional methods of treatment...
03.18.2024
Top 5 insights from a Mom parenting kids with ADHD
My guest is Kirah Johnson. A loving mom to four kids and as a teacher, Kirah shares her comprehensive insights on raising children with ADHD which she has openly documented on her Instagram page, We Have to Go Through It. She...
03.11.2024
The Intricate Relationship Between Trauma and ADHD
My guest is Amy Pagett, a trauma-informed coach, and an elementary school teacher. As a trauma survivor who suspected she had ADHD in adulthood, Amy shares her unique perspective on the intricate relationship between trauma and ADHD, the mirror-like symptoms...
03.04.2024
Navigating IEP and 504 Plans for Your ADHD Child
My guest is April Rehrig, M.Ed., BCEA, LEP, PPS, CASDCS, seasoned school psychologist and founder of RISE Educational Advocacy and Consulting. In this episode, we explore the intricate world of Individualized Education Plans (IEP) and 504 plans for children with...
02.26.2024
The Vital Role of Parents and Families for an ADHD child
My guest is Kayvon Afsarifard , a clinical team leader at TeamWonder.org. This insightful discussion dives into how ADHD affects not only the individual but the whole family system, emphasizing the crucial role parents and families play when a child...
02.19.2024
“Learning Outside The Lines” with Jonathan Mooney
My guest is Jonathan Mooney - acclaimed author, passionate advocate, and an example of triumph over adversity. Living with ADHD and dyslexia, Jonathan’s inspiring journey from a struggling student to a successful author and speaker is brilliantly chronicled in our...
02.12.2024
ADHD Symptoms, Co-existing Diagnoses and Effective Parenting Strategies
Join renowned clinical psychologist and ADHD specialist, Dr. Sharon Saline, in this enlightening episode by Kate Brownfield from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. Dr. Saline, the award-winning author of "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew," offers a deep-dive into the complexities and challenges...
02.05.2024
'Extra Focus' with ADHD Jesse J Anderson
In this compelling episode, Kate Brownfield interviews Jesse J. Anderson, a renowned author, social media influencer, and ADHD advocate. diagnosed with ADHD himself, Jesse takes us through his personal experiences, focusing on triumphs and struggles, and analyzes techniques that can...
01.29.2024
Empathetic Approaches for Challenging Behavior in ADHD Kids
Welcome to an energizing episode of 'ADHD Kids Can Thrive', the show that empowers parents to help their ADHD children triumph over their unique challenges. Join our host, Kate Brownfield, in a captivating conversation with a renowned ADHD certified clinical...
01.22.2024
Get the Scoop on Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments for ADHD Kids
My guest Dr. Nicole Michaeli, a pediatric psychologist specializing in comprehensive psychoeducational assessments of children, adolescents, and young adults. Over the last 15 years, Dr. Michaeli’s work has focused on the identification and treatment of young individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders....
01.15.2024
Top 10 Words of Wisdom from a parent who has raised an ADHD child
My guest is a mother of an ADHD child who is now in his mid-twenties. I asked Helen to join me to share her top 10 pieces of earned wisdom that she has gained over the years to share with...
11.20.2023
Steps For Parents of ADHD Kids To Take During Holiday Season
My guest today is Kate Brownfield, parent and creator of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. This is a quick power session episode of tips to support parents who are raising kids who struggle with attention and more to get through the season of holidays. She...
11.14.2023
How To Support An ADHD Child’s Brain
My guest is Dr. Elisa Song, holistic pediatrician, integrating conventional pediatrics with functional medicine, holistic nutrition, homeopathy, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and essential oils. Dr. Elisa Song is Stanford-, NYU-, UCSF-trained holistic pediatrician. Founder of Whole Family Wellness (formerly Whole Child Wellness),...
11.06.2023
How To Advocate At An ADHD Child’s School
My guest is Lisa Lightner, Special Education Advocate and an IEP parent herself. Lisa has met countless other advocates, attorneys and other professionals who now lend their knowledge to a resource the she has created called adayinourshoes.com. Lisa offers IEP Coaching...
10.30.2023
How Parents of ADHD Kids Can Be Supportive vs. Rescuers
My guest is Ryan Wexelblatt of ADHDDude.com. He is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Certified School Social Worker, and ADHD Certified Clinical Services Provider. Ryan trains parents to help their children build skills, improve behavior, and, most importantly — feel better...
10.23.2023
How to support an ADHD teen-young adult with substance use
Pat Aussem, L.P.C, M.A.C, and VP, Consumer Clinical Content Development for Partnership To End Addiction at Drugfree.org. She is responsible for developing services and resources relevant to the families we serve, distilling complex information from multiple sources into understandable and...
10.16.2023
Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, How ADHD looks in Girls & Women
My guest is Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of California, San Francisco. He received his B.A. from Harvard (summa cum laude) and,...
10.09.2023
How Parents Can Create Digital Wellness from CommonSense.org
My guest is Jamie Nunez, Western Regional Manager, of Commonsense.org. Jamie Nunez supports educators, districts, and state education agencies in incorporating digital literacy skills. As a former high school teacher, school administrator, and non-profit education director, Jamie has trained thousands of...
10.02.2023
Dr. Ned Hallowell, How To Parent Your ADHD Child Towards Their Strengths
My guest is Ned Hallowell, M.D, a board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, author and world authority on ADHD. He is a graduate of Harvard College and Tulane Medical School, and was a Harvard Medical School faculty member for 21 years. He...
09.25.2023
October is ADHD Awareness Month!
My guest is Roxanne Fouche, director of ADHD Awareness Month Coalition and ADHD Coach. The mission of ADHD Awareness Month is to educate the public about ADHD by disseminating reliable information based on the evidence of science and peer-reviewed research. The coalition...
09.18.2023
KC Davis, How to support an ADHD’er with self-care & chores
My guest is KC Davis, a licensed professional counselor, best selling author, speaker, and the person behind the mental health platform StruggleCare.com. KC’s compassionate and practical approach to self and home care for those dealing with mental health, physical illness, and...
09.11.2023
Dr. Damon Korb, How to raise an organized child with ADHD
My guest is Dr. Damon Korb, a board-certified behavioral and developmental pediatrician and author of an award winning book titled Raising an Organized child. He joins me today to talk about how to raise an organized child when they have...
09.04.2023
Jan Stewart, Author, Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness.
My guest is Jan Stewart, Author, Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness. She is an ADHD and neurodiversity advocate, governance expert, Today’s Parent columnist and best-selling author of Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children...
08.28.2023
Ana Homayoun, Author, Erasing The Finish Line
My guest is Ana Homayoun, Author, sharing her new book titled Erasing The Finish Line: The New Blueprint Beyond Grades and College Admissions. Ana Homayoun is an academic advisor and early career development expert working at the intersection of executive function,...
08.21.2023
Mike Rothstein, Author, Dear Dyslexia: Thank you for all you have done.
My guest is Mike Rothstein, Author, Dear Dyslexia: Thank you for all you have done. Discover the inspiring journey of Mike Rothstein, a Dyslexic student who overcame every challenge and transformed his weakness into strength. In "Dear Dyslexia," you'll witness how...
08.14.2023
Maria-Lang Gavidia, Special Ed Consultant, how to navigate an IEP and/or 504p
My guest is Maria-Lang Gavidia, Special Education Consultant. This episode helps parents navigating the journey of IEP and 504 plans for a child who struggles with attention and/or learning at school. Maria began her career as a school psychologist for 11...
06.06.2023
Meet Lisa, parent of an ADHD kid
My guest is Lisa, mom friend and parent of an ADHD kid. In this episode, I interview one of my friends who shares her insights, resources, and learned wisdom as a parent navigating the journey of raising a child who...
05.30.2023
Kate Brownfield, parent and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com
My guest is myself, Kate Brownfield, parent and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. In this episode, I share my learned wisdom over the years into 10 tips for parents who are supporting their ADHD kids transition from an academic school year into...
05.22.2023
Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD
My guest is Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD. She teaches online courses, written 7 books related to ADHD and is Co-Founder of Bonding Health, a company created to help improve ADHD parent - child bonding...
05.16.2023
Dr. Bill Dodson, board-certified adult psychiatrist, an education in ADHD medication
My guest is Dr. Bill Dodson, board-certified adult psychiatrist who was one of the first practitioners to specialize in adults with ADHD over 25 years ago. Over the last several years, Dr. Dodson has changed the emphasis of his practice...
05.09.2023
Melissa Jackson, educational consultant and neurodiversity advocate
My guest is Melissa Jackson, educational consultant and neurodiversity advocate. On today’s episode, Melissa shares her personal neurodivergent journey and expertise on supporting parents who are raising neurodivergent kid(s) that may include ADHD, dyslexia, and twice-exceptional (2e) diagnosis. She is...
05.02.2023
Dr. Alexandra Morris, clinical psychologist, what is psychedelic psychotherapy treatment
My guest is Dr. Alexandra Morris, clinical psychologist, is here today to share her expertise and insights with us on the latest in psychedelic psychotherapy treatment, including what is it and how it may help a person who is struggling...
04.25.2023
Peter Shankman, author of new children’s book titled, ”The Boy with the Faster Brain”
My guest is Peter Shankman, author of his new children’s book titled, “The Boy with the Faster Brain”. Peter’s latest mission comes by way of his new best-selling children’s book, created to show kids around the world that having a...
04.18.2023
Dr. Russell Ramsay, shares what is CBT and how it can help an ADHDer
My guest is Dr. Russell Ramsay is co-found and co-director of the PENN Adult ADHD Treatment & Research Program as well as a Professor of Clinical Psychology in Psychiatry in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He...
04.12.2023
Kristen McNeely, MFT & BACA, shares how to help an anxious ADHD child
My guest is Kristen McNeely, LMFT and Board Certified Behavioral Analyst. Kristen works for a local school district as a Behavior Specialist and runs a private practice where she consults with parents whose children experience both behavior challenges and anxiety. ...
04.05.2023
David Shen, certified health coach, how to support your mind, body and soul
My guest is David Shen, certified holistic coach. He coaches the body, mind, and spirit together for optimal insight and results. He attempts to meld many different modalities into his sessions, ranging from evidence-based to the esoteric and his techniques...
03.28.2023
Sarah Wayland, Ph.D, founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, shares how parents can support young adults with ADHD
My guest is Sarah Wayland, Ph.D, founder and owner of Guiding Exceptional Parents, parent coach, RDI consultant, and special needs care navigator. I invited Dr. Sarah Wayland on the podcast today to guide us through how to be a supportive...
03.21.2023
Paul Reddick, Baseball Coach, shares How to support ADHD kids in athletics
My guest is Paul Reddick, accomplished baseball coach, mentor, speaker and author. He is also an ADHDer and ADHD advocate. I invited Paul on the podcast because Paul's tweets are very inclusive on what works and doesn't work for ADHD...
03.15.2023
Melanie Hempe of ScreenStrong.org, how to manage kids screen time
My guest is Melanie Hempe, founder and speaker of ScreenStrong.org. ScreenStrong.org was created to empower families to reclaim their kids from toxic screens that include social media, video games and porn. She is also a retired RN and mom of...
03.08.2023
Jan Ellison Baszucki, founder of MetabolicMind.org, parent, mental health advocate & author
My guest is Jan Ellison Baszucki, founder of MetabolicMind.org. Jan is also a parent, author, mental health advocate and aspiring citizen scientist. Her husband, David Baszucki and Jan Ellison Baszucki launched MetabolicMind.org, an initiative of Baszucki Group, to share information...
03.01.2023
Dr. Sarah Cheyette, Pediatric Neurologist about how anxiety & depression relate to ADHD
My guest is Dr. Sarah Cheyette, Pediatric Neurologist. In this episode, Dr. Sarah Cheyette discusses how anxiety, depression and suicidal ideation and ADHD can be related. Dr. Sarah Cheyette graduated cum laude in Cognitive Neuroscience from Princeton University and received...
02.15.2023
Pen King Jr, co-founder & CEO of Bonding Health
My guest is Pen King Jr. , General Partner at Innovative Capital, co-founder & CEO of Bonding Health, and ADHD'er. I invited Pen to join me on the podcast today to share his own personal story of growing up with...
02.08.2023
Cynthia Hammer, MSW, advocate and founder of the Inattentive ADHD coalition
My guest is Cynthia Hammer. She has her masters in social work, is an author, advocate and founder of the Inattentive ADHD coalition (www.iadhd.org). The mission of the Coalition is that children with Inattentive ADHD are diagnosed by age 8...
02.01.2023
Ilana Winter, Child Therapist + School Social Worker, ADHD Kids Screen Use
My guest is Ilana Winter, New York City based Child Therapist and School Social Worker who coaches parents all over the country on how to balance screen time in their homes. Most of the parents she works with have a...

What's The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast episodes:

Growing Up Highly Sensitive

Clarifying the ambiguity around ADHD in Kids

How to Use Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Complexities of ADHD

Loving the Different - A Journey to Self-Acceptance

How our nervous systems effects us with Dr. Lori Desautles

Speech Therapy Techniques & Strategies with Chris Wegner - The Speech Dude

How Ketogenic Diets Impact ADHD & Mental Health

Top 5 insights from a Mom parenting kids with ADHD

The Intricate Relationship Between Trauma and ADHD

Navigating IEP and 504 Plans for Your ADHD Child

The Vital Role of Parents and Families for an ADHD child

“Learning Outside The Lines” with Jonathan Mooney

ADHD Symptoms, Co-existing Diagnoses and Effective Parenting Strategies

'Extra Focus' with ADHD Jesse J Anderson

Empathetic Approaches for Challenging Behavior in ADHD Kids

Get the Scoop on Comprehensive Psychoeducational Assessments for ADHD Kids

Top 10 Words of Wisdom from a parent who has raised an ADHD child

Steps For Parents of ADHD Kids To Take During Holiday Season

How To Support An ADHD Child’s Brain

How To Advocate At An ADHD Child’s School

How Parents of ADHD Kids Can Be Supportive vs. Rescuers

How to support an ADHD teen-young adult with substance use

Dr. Stephen Hinshaw, How ADHD looks in Girls & Women

How Parents Can Create Digital Wellness from CommonSense.org

Dr. Ned Hallowell, How To Parent Your ADHD Child Towards Their Strengths

October is ADHD Awareness Month!

KC Davis, How to support an ADHD’er with self-care & chores

Dr. Damon Korb, How to raise an organized child with ADHD

Jan Stewart, Author, Hold on Tight: A Parent’s Journey Raising Children with Mental Illness.

Ana Homayoun, Author, Erasing The Finish Line

Mike Rothstein, Author, Dear Dyslexia: Thank you for all you have done.

Maria-Lang Gavidia, Special Ed Consultant, how to navigate an IEP and/or 504p

Meet Lisa, parent of an ADHD kid

Kate Brownfield, parent and founder of ADHDKidsCanThrive.com

Dr. Lara Honos-Webb, clinical psychologist and author specializing in ADHD

Dr. Bill Dodson, board-certified adult psychiatrist, an education in ADHD medication

Melissa Jackson, educational consultant and neurodiversity advocate

Dr. Alexandra Morris, clinical psychologist, what is psychedelic psychotherapy treatment

Peter Shankman, author of new children’s book titled, ”The Boy with the Faster Brain”

Dr. Russell Ramsay, shares what is CBT and how it can help an ADHDer

Kristen McNeely, MFT & BACA, shares how to help an anxious ADHD child

David Shen, certified health coach, how to support your mind, body and soul

Sarah Wayland, Ph.D, founder of Guiding Exceptional Parents, shares how parents can support young adults with ADHD

Paul Reddick, Baseball Coach, shares How to support ADHD kids in athletics

Melanie Hempe of ScreenStrong.org, how to manage kids screen time

Jan Ellison Baszucki, founder of MetabolicMind.org, parent, mental health advocate & author

Dr. Sarah Cheyette, Pediatric Neurologist about how anxiety & depression relate to ADHD

Pen King Jr, co-founder & CEO of Bonding Health

Cynthia Hammer, MSW, advocate and founder of the Inattentive ADHD coalition

Ilana Winter, Child Therapist + School Social Worker, ADHD Kids Screen Use