The Executive Function Podcast

Time management might be one of the most requested executive function areas I support, and yet it still is misunderstood! Join me today to hear strategies for adults and kids who are working on better using--and planning--their time. No 5 am club required! We're celebrating brain-friendly ways to feel more efficient with your efforts!

New: Hey Human pep talk (for all ages) is at 16:30.

Updates: I'm scheduling my school and workplace trainings for the year, and I would love to support you! Reach out to [email protected] or go to Sarahkesty.com to learn more!

Brain Tools School: Life After High School program opens summer 2024! Here's the ⁠link ⁠to secure your invitation!

How many of us have told ourselves (or heard from others), "You need to get organized?" Yet the HOW piece is still confusing! What "organized" means to different people varies widely, and there's the big challenge of maintaining any system you create! (Because, hello? It's FUN to get going with all of the new tools and gadgets, but continuing after the newness fades? Ehh...) Our guest, Debra Levy, offers easy and brain-friendly ways to get and stay organized, including how to think about managing time as part of your system. This episode is great for grownups and kids alike!

The Rocks, Pebbles, Sand Video

About Debra: Debra Levy, is a Certified Life, ADHD, and Productivity Coach, and is the owner of A Life

That Fits, LLC. She is dedicated to helping her clients make time and space for what matters most in

their lives. Debra begins by working with her clients to clarify what is important to them, what will

make them feel happy and fulfilled, and determining what guidance and support is

required to create the life they want. She focuses on areas that are a struggle for many

of her clients (whether ADHD or neuro-typical) including time management, hyper-

focusing, distractions, the setting of goals and priorities, and establishing healthy

boundaries.

Together, she and her clients work on gaining insight into what is holding them back.

She helps them to become more aware of their own natural abilities, modalities, and

tendencies, make room for their big-picture goals, and implement step-by-step

solutions to help them get from where they are, to where they want to be.

Debra is here to partner with her clients on a thought-provoking and productive journey

to envision “A Life That Fits” their values and dreams and provide the motivation and

accountability to maximize their potential.

www.alifethatfits.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/debraslevy/ 

https://twitter.com/alifethatfits 

https://www.instagram.com/alifethatfitscoaching/ 

https://www.facebook.com/alifethatfitscoaching/

If you're feeling a little wonky or exhausted, this is the quick audio love note, pep talk, perspective shakeup for you! On the show, I share a short keynote I recently gave before a charity walk, in which I celebrate the opportunity of adversity. And before you say "nope," because I understand why you might (hello...it's not always helpful to find the silver lining in all moments; sometimes it's okay to just feel bad about a challenge), this isn't that kind of pep talk. My words will allow your brain peace and perspective as you--and your children--navigate the tricky moments of having a human brain.

Sending you so much love, Sarah

Audience: all ages and contexts

Team,

Our kids can seem glued to their phones and display what looks like physical pain when their technology is taken away. Are they addicted? Is it problematic use? This episode explores tech's hold on our brains, how to discuss it with your teens and tweens, and what we can all do to call upon technology companies to do better by our kids. Guest Gaia Bernstein will inspire and empower you!

More about Gaia on her website

Order Gaia's new book, Unwired

Sarah

Team,

Today on the show we "go there," we talk about teen suicide with A Brighter Day Charity founder Elliot Kallen. We explore some of the signs and ways to approach suicide, with many tools for kids and parents. It's a tough and important conversation, and we invite you to join us!

Find A Brighter Day online

Teen survival guide

Charity golf event 2023:

All my love,

Sarah

More links to this important work:

https://abrighterday.info/
https://www.facebook.com/uniteforabrighterday/
https://www.instagram.com/abrighterdaycharity/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliotkallen/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCix1ywbqDiVW2VvKhMFMlw

Hey team! 

Listen in to our webinar about building routines to make life easier! We will explore: 

Student hack #1: teachers love routines

Student hack #2: routines to save you time 

Student hack #3: routines to save you brain space

Workshop time: Plan some up level and very brain-friendly routines to get started right away!

Join future webinars: sign up here

Resources available here. 

Team,

Listen in on a very geeky conversation with my colleague and friend, Brandon Tessers. Brandon's company, Effective Artistry, provides support to humans with unique brains and does so with a science-based, compassionate, and innovative approach! You can find Brandon here and on Instagram at @ef_artistry.  

Hey team! 

Off the bat: meds are tricky, and this episode will not push medications. What you will learn from hearing from Dr. Walt Karniski is some honest perspective and stories of other parents' journeys in exploring ADHD medications for their children. Walt personalizes the struggles and challenges perceptions as he reflects on his 40 years as a developmental pediatrician. I hadn't personally considered that what we call "Side effects" may actually be the "come down" from medications. There's lots to think about when deciding if ADHD medications are right for your family and your child. Join us in exploring on today's show. 

All my love, 

Sarah

Team! We've got an accommodations and assistive technology expert, Crystal Rose Hill-Farrell, who will share some super helpful insights for identifying and using accommodations for learning! Even if your child is not yet college-aged, you'll want to hear Crystal Rose's ideas and perspectives! 

Mentioned in the show: 

BeeLine Reader

Voice Typing (Here's my how-to Doc)

Natural Reader

CaptiVoice

All my love,

Sarah

Having a brain with executive function needs is tricky; it also connects us with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) movement. The perspective shifts associated with DEI-- inclusion and celebration of differences--benefit all of us. 

Author and speaker Deanna Singh shares her actionable and positive strategies for talking with your kids and teens about DEI. She takes away the political and negative emotions to get down to the essence of why these conversations and strategies matter. For all of us with different brains, having a welcoming space in which we can shine (and use our strategies) is huge! 

I know you'll love this uplifting and smart conversation! 

All my love,

Sarah

About Deanna: 

  Deanna Singh is a business consultant, speaker, and podcaster who is internationally recognized for her work in leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Deanna helps her clients create more equitable and inclusive work environments and engage more authentically within their internal and external communities. A gifted communicator, she is a champion for marginalized communities through her work.  Her podcast, Uplifting Impact with a focus on looking at the intersection of Leadership and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, focuses on solutions and is directed at people who want to break the status quo.  Singh earned her Bachelor of Arts in Urban Studies from Fordham University, a Juris Doctorate from Georgetown University, a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and certification in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Cornell University.

Actions Speak Louder book 

Uplifting Impact Podcast

I am a Girl of Color children's book 

I am a Boy of Color children's book

Selah's Bridge children's book