Many adults move through life with internal battles no one else sees, and this episode shows how those patterns form and why they feel so heavy.

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with Jonathan Kemp, an entrepreneur and mental health advocate who shares how bipolar two, dyslexia, and addiction shaped his life long before he had names for any of it.

Jonathan explains how SmartWisdom started during his postgraduate studies and why a late dyslexia diagnosis brought years of struggle into focus.

He recalls a moment during testing when “I started crying. So a 49 year old man who's being tested for dyslexia,” and how that memory pushed him toward new support.

Listeners hear how stress cycles led to frequent crashes during COVID and how an emergency action list helped him move forward. Jonathan also breaks down the structure of his memoir and the tools he built to support sleep, mood, and daily focus.

This episode encourages listeners to learn from personal patterns and reach for help when needed.

Jonathan’s book is available at https://www.jonathankemp.com/shop.

Work stress hits hard when leadership relies on fear instead of support, and this episode speaks directly to anyone who feels pressure in a job where stability feels rare.

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky sits down with author and workplace consultant Kate Lowry to break down real experiences, real tension, and real steps for protecting your wellbeing.

Kate shares personal stories from her corporate years, including moments where silence ruled entire rooms and employees felt pressure to stay quiet. Her honesty helps listeners feel seen and supported.

Ky asks direct questions drawn from conversations listeners often raise, including stress responses, communication concerns, and ways to pause before reacting.

Listeners gain simple tools for steadying themselves during conflict, including a short grounding practice Kate learned during her recovery period.

Kate also discusses her book Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders, created for employees searching for stronger workplace support.

Learn more about Kate here:

• Website: https://www.katelowry.com
• Substack: https://katelowry.substack.com
• Book: https://www.katelowry.com/book

Please remember, Ky shares lived experience and personal views, not clinical guidance. For mental health support, reach out to licensed professionals.

Press play and feel supported during your next workday hurdle.

ADHD and addiction often collide. If you want straight talk and practical wins, press play. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, host Ky sits with keynote speaker and ADHD educator Matt Raekelboom for a candid conversation on recovery, daily structure, culture, and relationships. You will hear a turning point story involving stretching before planned substance use, a sober wake up, and the first steps toward change. They break down simple anchors for focus and mood, including morning light, water before coffee, movement breaks, and clear boundaries. You will leave with encouragement and small actions you can try today. Listen now, then share a takeaway or question to keep the conversation going.
Guest links:

• Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattraekelboom/
• Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MattRaekelboomADHD/
• YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MattRaekelboom
• Patreon https://patreon.com/MattRaekelboom
  

Disclaimer: Ky shares lived experience and support. This is not medical advice. Please seek licensed care when needed.

Stuck staring at chores while half-drunk cups multiply? Press play on help you will use today.

In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, you hear Ky and award-winning ADHD creator Dani Donovan go straight at procrastination and executive dysfunction. You get a feelings-first map from The Anti-Planner, body doubling tips, and Ky’s favorite cue, “I keep my shoes on.” You also hear why labels like lazy miss the point. As Ky says, “Dani has a gift for turning the chaos of ADHD into moments of clarity and humor and real connection.”

Guest links

• Official Website, Dani Donovan: https://adhddd.com
• The Anti-Planner, toolkit and activities: https://anti-planner.com
• TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danidonovan
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danidonovan/

Why you should listen now

You leave with one page to try, one timer to set, one win to share. Comment with a task on pause, or a small step you took during the episode.

Disclaimer

Ky is not a licensed mental health professional. For diagnosis or treatment, seek support from a qualified clinician.

What will people say about you when you're gone? Are you living like it matters? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Cohen helps you answer those questions.

Ky sits down with Rabbi Cohen to explore how to build a life of meaning through small, intentional acts. They talk about what it means to live your eulogy now, how to realign your daily habits with your soul, and how shame can push you forward instead of holding you back. You’ll also learn about Elijah Moments and how to spot them in your own life.

If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, this conversation gives you permission to pause, reset, and remember who you are, and who you want to be.

Want more from Rabbi Daniel Cohen? Visit https://www.rabbidanielcohen.com
Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/RabbiDani
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi-Daniel-Cohen-525771227471997
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbi-daniel-cohen-9894baa
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZNloq678dJdPkVRPC1Mkw

Listen, follow, and leave a review to support The Vibe With Ky Podcast. Your story matters here.

Feeling stuck in survival mode? Therapist Chelsie Maccarone explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine helped her find calm, clarity, and hormonal balance.

In this episode, Ky sits down with licensed therapist and holistic educator Chelsie Maccarone to talk about the emotional side of ADHD, anxiety, and burnout. Chelsie shares how her own journey, through high-functioning depression and years of talk therapy, led her to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She breaks down how TCM approaches like food energetics, organ-emotion theory, and nervous system regulation helped her heal and now shape the work she does with clients.

Whether you're constantly tired, emotionally exhausted, or struggling to set boundaries, this conversation offers practical, body-based tools to support your healing. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and more connected to your own body’s wisdom.

Learn more about Chelsie:

• Website: https://www.healthymindsandmore.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthy_chelsiem
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelsieMMaccaroneHMM

Ready to stop surviving and start feeling better? Hit play and let’s talk about it.

You’ve heard of eye movement therapy — but have you ever heard of Cognomovement? This conversation might change how you think about mind-body connection.

In this episode, I sit down with Bill McKenna, the creator of Cognomovement, a technique that claims to help with emotional processing, trauma, and stuck patterns, all using targeted movement, sensory input, and awareness. I’m not here to tell you what to believe. I’m here to ask questions. Because if there’s a method people are talking about, I want to understand what it is, where it comes from, and how it works.

Bill explains how the technique works, what a session looks like, and why some people say it’s helped them in ways traditional approaches haven’t. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or both, this episode keeps it honest and real, no fluff.

Learn more about Cognomovement:Website: https://www.cognomovement.comInstagram: @cognomovementTikTok: @cognomovement

Like what you hear? Follow, review, and leave a comment to share your thoughts or questions.

What happens when a family builds their entire life around untreated OCD? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with author Lauren Henry Brehm about her book The French Court: Essays from One Family’s Legacy of Mental Illness.

Lauren shares how her grandmother’s compulsions shaped three generations, why silence became the family rule, and how writing gave her the courage to tell the truth. She opens up about living with depression, suicidal ideation, and receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis late in life. Her story shows the cost of untreated mental illness and the hope that comes with compassion.

This conversation will make you reflect on your own family story and remind you that healing is a process worth walking.

Learn more about Lauren and get her book here: https://a.co/d/17XaFtJ
Visit Ky’s website: https://thevibewithky.com

What if the ADHD brain didn’t need to be fixed, just heard differently? Ghiya Rushidat is building music that does exactly that.

In this episode, I sit down with composer Ghiya Rushidat, creator of Chasing Dopamine, a new album designed to soothe, energize, and support neurodivergent minds. We talk about why silence matters in film scores, how sound can regulate overstimulated nervous systems, and what it means to “chase dopamine” as an adult with ADHD. Ghiya also shares why she stopped masking, how she’s healing through music, and what inspired her upcoming platform My Instant Zen.

This conversation is full of laughs, honesty, and real talk about ADHD, identity, and sound as support. If your brain feels “too much” or “not enough,” this one’s for you.

🎧 Listen to Chasing Dopamine:

• Spotify
• Apple Music:

💬 Share your ADHD wins, questions, or thoughts at thevibewithky.com. And if this episode hit home, leave a rating or review, it helps others find their vibe.

As always, my friends, much love and good vibes.

Ever feel like you go from calm to “why am I so mad right now?” in seconds? You are not alone.

In this solo episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, I unpack why people with ADHD get frustrated so quickly and share five tools that help me keep those moments from taking over my day.

We talk about how ADHD affects emotional regulation, why our brain’s “pause button” sometimes goes missing, and the common triggers that can turn a small inconvenience into a big reaction. I walk you through my personal framework for handling frustration, including a “Frustration Exit Plan” born from a spilled iced coffee, and how to spot your own patterns so you can prepare ahead of time.

If ADHD frustration has ever left you drained or guilty, this episode will give you practical ideas you can try today and the reassurance that you are not broken.

Tune in and see which tool might be your new go-to.