Do you ever feel like you have a finale of fireworks going off in your mind?! I sure do!

Living with an ADHD brain can often feel like a constant firework show! There is beauty in the creativity, imagination, brilliant ideas, and strengths that are unique to you! On the other hand, our mind can take us in a direction that leads us to getting burned by the run away fireworks!

Join me in this episode while we use this fun visual analogy to bring to life what it feels like inside you ADHD brain. We will talk about how these thoughts trigger behaviors, how to gain control of the firework display of thoughts, and how to refocus on the beauty while fanning the flames!

We will use the acronym FIREWORK to learn some helpful tools and strategies to try out too! Remember, we are all unique and you need to find what works best for you!

Check out my Instagram page @journey_with_me_through_adhd where you will find more visual content on this topic and please visit www.katelynmabry.com for more resources or to schedule a free consultation with me!

If you are looking for a kids book to engage your child and help them feel connected and understand their brain a little better...check out my book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD!" Send an email to katelynmabry4@gmail.com if you'd like to order a signed & personalized copy that comes with a zipper bracelet.

Have a super blessed day!

It can be easy to live inside your own head without others really knowing the struggles and strengths going on inside. This can leave you feeling disconnected, misunderstood, and alone on your ADHD journey!

I have GREAT news for you! You have the power to be your own best advocate (sharing with others what is going on in your mind, what is driving those big emotional reactions, and give an explanation for some behaviors seen.)

You will hear from a collection of 3 brilliant ADHD experts, who have grown their own advocacy business for those who are navigating ADHD. "The Childhood Collective" is an incredible resource for you and your child to learn more about your ADHD.

In this episode, these woman share tips on how to become your own self-advocate in all environments!

Katie, who is a speech pathologist, shares tip #1: Identifying your strengths and struggles.

Lori, who is a child psychologist, shares tip #2: Finding your voice and sharing with a trusted adult.

Mallory, who is also a child psychologist, shares tip #3: Practicing our self-advocating skills beforehand!

You don't want to miss the details of these valuable tips!!

You can find "The Childhood Collective" @ www.thechildhoodcollective.com and make sure to follow them on Instagram for some awesome content and more tips! Check out their parent class coming up in the near future too! So many awesome ways to learn and grow alongside your child!

Visit my website @ www.katelynmabry.com to send me a message about episode ideas or if your child would like to make their voice heard on a future podcast!

Have a super blessed day!

Do you have questions bouncing through your busy brain about either your own ADHD or what you wish others would know about ADHD!?

This short and sweet episode encourages and empowers you to become better at asking questions as well as practicing those active listening skills. So often we get caught in our own heads and it's hard to see past the struggles.

You want to move into a strength based approach as you come alongside each other as a family to learn and grow together!

Featured in this episode is a GREAT opportunity to learn from routine experts in an upcoming "Brili" webinar!

Sign up now through this "Brili Webinar Registration Link"... https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gBBfjX8PQb6WJ9EUSvT-_A

Food can be such a funny thing! We can love it and we can dislike it, but we all have to eat it! This is why food is such an important topic when it comes to learning more about our ADHD brain!

Did you know that the food we choose to eat can affect our behavior, mood, and overall emotional regulation!

It's tricky when one is picky, the texture isn't quite right, or the appetite isn't there due to a side affect of medication. It's easy to fall into a habit of eating easy foods that just fill the body, but too often the food choices aren't helping our minds!

This episode is meant as a conversation starter to begin talking about what type of eater you are and what is being put in your body each day. There is zero shame attached, only an opportunity to self-reflect, learn, and grow!

Next week, we will be hearing from two dietary experts (follow them on IG @nourished.beginnings.kids) who specialize in working with kids who have ADHD! They are passionate about helping kids who may be picky eaters, and others who simply need to make better food choices to decrease ADHD struggles and increase daily success!

Message me to share your child's story and voice as they discover more about their brilliant ADHD brain!

You can also message me to order a personalized copy of my children's book, "Hi, It's Me! I have ADHD"

www.katelynmabry.com or katelynmabry4@gmail.com

One of the things we often forget to talk about when it comes to improving our ADHD thoughts and behaviors is our Diet! What are you putting into your body and is it helpful or hurtful?

This episode, we have Angela Dodge with us. She has been a certified dietitian for 19 years and she specializes working with kids who have ADHD and other behavior challenges!

We will talk about how water/hydration can be one of our greatest weapons against mental, emotional, and behavior challenges. There are also some key vitamins and minerals that we might be missing and need to ADD. This episode is geared toward adding things to our diet rather than feeling like we have to take so many things out of it.

Her last take away will leave with you some super food for thought as you plan your meals going forward! Check it out and let us know if you have any questions through email.

You can check out the courses she mentions at www.nourishedbeginnings.ca

You can message any questions or future topic suggestions to katelynmabry4@gmail.com or visit my website at www.katelynmabry.com for more resources.

Have a blessed day!

Raise your hand if you have a hard time getting started on a task or something new?! My hand is raised and I am guessing many of your hands are raised too!

The reason that this is so tricky, is because the executive function part of our ADHD brain struggles with the skill of "initiating tasks!" Yep, you are not alone and this is a common battle for many! We beat ourselves up over getting started on things and that is because we hit a road block in our brains and often are hit with not knowing where or how to start!

In this short but sweet episode, I share a few simply, but super useful tips of how we can rev our engines and get going on different tasks throughout our day!

Your hints for this episode are pieces and timers. I hope you are able to put these tips/tools into practice and they help your tasks become easier to begin!!

Visit me on my website www.katelynmabry.com to subscribe to my email list or check out my book for kids...or email me at katelynmabry4@gmail.com to set up a free consultation, share topic ideas and let me know if your child would like to have their voice on this podcast! I want to be sure kids feel seen and heard!!

Have a blessed day! love you all!

I want to say "HAPPY ADHD AWARENESS MONTH!" The truth is, it's not the most "happy" thing we deal with most days! This is why I decided to encourage you this episode to intentionally find ways to put in positive affirmations each day to combat the 3 times more negative comments we often receive or put on ourselves! For every negative intake, we need to kindly push back with 5 positive comments, affirmations, encouragements, etc.

You are more than enough, you are loved, you are wonderfully made to do amazing things with your brilliant, uniquely wired mind. Owning these truths will allow you to grow into the best version of yourself. I know I have touched on this topic before, but it is that important to PRACTICE daily!

This ADHD Awareness month, I challenge you to adopt daily mindful affirmations and gratitude journaling/proclamation! We can shift the direction of this stigma on ADHD, get rid of all excuses, and be empowered to help others see how truly incredible our minds can be!

Email me katelynmabry4@gmail.com or message me @katelynmabry.com with any topic ideas or to make your voice heard on this podcast!

We have a month filled with influential guests, new topics, and fun as we hear from our peers to learn and grow together!

Have a blessed day!