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Focus Forward: An Executive Function Podcast

Beyond BookSmart
ADHD
Executive Function
Mental Health
Executive Function Skills
Executive Functioning
Emotional Regulation
Parenting
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Creativity
Anxiety
Medication
Planning
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Time Management
Depression
Learning Differences
Prioritizing
Exercise
Therapy
Autism

Focus Forward is a comprehensive guide to improving Executive Functions - the mental skills like time-management, task-initiation, organization, and emotional regulation that allow us to be successful. Whether you're a parent looking to better support your child, or are simply looking to improve your own Executive Function (EF) skills, this podcast is for you. We'll be having guests of all kinds o... more

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Hi everyone! I announced it in the last episode, but in case you didn’t catch it, this will be my last Focus Forward episode so I thought we could dive a little into the experience of doing a podcast and share some of what we’ve learned. First, I wan... more

Hi everyone! I have something to tell you and I don’t really know how to say it, so I’m just going to say it like it is. I’ve decided to end my time as part of the marketing team at Beyond BookSmart and sadly, that means that I’ll no longer be hostin... more

I’m so glad you’re here for this conversation, because today we’re diving into a topic that is personally very close to home for me and I’m guessing many of you: the intersection of ADHD, womanhood, and self-love.

My guest today, Kristen Baird-Gold... more

In today’s episode, we’re revisiting obsessive-compulsive disorder or OCD. If you’ve been listening a while, you may remember that in episode 47, I interviewed Dr. Anthony Bram about OCD. wanted to return to this topic because OCD is both more commo... more

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Recent Guests

Helena Bowen
Speaker coach and speechwriter with a focus on high-pressure public speaking events.
Episode: Ep 69: Beyond To-Do Lists: How to Combine Technology and Self-Reflection to Make Your Life Easier (ft. Helena Bowen)
Lizzett Cuervo
First-generation Cuban-American and executive function specialist, co-founder of Circle Match
Circle Match
Episode: Ep 68: Learning the Skills Nobody Taught Us: Executive Function, Equity, and Education with Lizzett Cuervo
Sara Sherman
Director and founder of the Interactive Children's Concert Series Mozart for Munchkins
Mozart for Munchkins
Episode: Ep 67: Your Mind on Music: The Power of Music in Learning, Life, and Love (ft. Sara and Mort Sherman)
Mort Sherman
Retired superintendent of schools and co-author of Resonant Minds, Sara's father
Episode: Ep 67: Your Mind on Music: The Power of Music in Learning, Life, and Love (ft. Sara and Mort Sherman)
Dr. Jackie Wolfman
Therapist based in the Boston area specializing in DBT.
Village Psychology
Episode: Ep 66: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Essential Coping Skills Every Teen Needs to Thrive (ft. Dr. Jackie Wolfman)
Dr. Sarah Cheyette
Pediatric neurologist who specializes in ADHD and migraines
Episode: Ep 65: Migraines & ADHD: How to Cope with the Overlap (ft. Dr. Sarah Cheyette)
Ellen Galinsky
President of Families and Work Institute and author of 'Mind in the Making'
Families and Work Institute
Episode: Ep 64: Minds in the Making: How Early Executive Function Development Shapes Childhood and Adult Success (ft. Ellen Galinsky & Megan McClelland)
Megan McClelland
Katherine E. Smith Professor of Human Development and Family Sciences at Oregon State University
Oregon State University
Episode: Ep 64: Minds in the Making: How Early Executive Function Development Shapes Childhood and Adult Success (ft. Ellen Galinsky & Megan McClelland)
Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg
Practices adolescent medicine at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and is a professor of pediatrics at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School.
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Episode: Ep 62: Lighthouse Parenting: How to Communicate, Connect, and Guide with Confidence (ft. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg)

Host

Hannah Choi
Host of Focus Forward, with expertise in executive function coaching and advocacy.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • A Must-Listen for ADHD and Executive Function Skills

    Hannah Choi’s Focus Forward Podcast is an incredible resource for anyone navigating ADHD. Hannah’s interviews are thoughtful, kind, and engaging; her clear, soothing voice makes listening a joy.

    The podcast covers essential topics like executive function skills, ADHD strategies, and self-help mastery, making it a must for anyone looking to grow and learn. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chispaefc
    United Statesa year ago
  • Love it! Thank you

    I’m so grateful for these supportive and thoughtful podcasts. I use them to help me add more tools to my wheelhouse and learn more. As a special education teacher and mother, I am able to find great comfort and support. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vivasober
    United States2 years ago
  • Great podcast! Good info!! Hannah is a great host!!

    This is a great podcast, which covers a wide variety of information around ADHD and executive function. I love the sense that Hannah is trying to create a no shame space and gives good relevant information.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Super Thankful!☺️
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it! Thank you

    I’m so grateful for these supportive and thoughtful podcasts. I use them to help me add more tools to my wheelhouse and learn more.

    As a special education teacher and mother, I am able to find great comfort and support. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    vivasober
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the host's empathy and clarity in explaining complex EF concepts.
The show is described as a supportive, no-shame space with practical strategies.
Guests are framed as credible sources who translate research into real-world tools.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ep 71: ADHD, Mental Health, and Masculinity: Diving Deep with Tyler Mitchell
Q: How has ADHD changed your definition of masculinity?
Tyler shares that understanding ADHD better has helped him redefine masculinity, recognizing that being vulnerable doesn't make one less of a man.
Ep 71: ADHD, Mental Health, and Masculinity: Diving Deep with Tyler Mitchell
Q: What is it about being a boy and about being a man that leads to hiding emotions?
Tyler explains that societal messages instruct men to suppress feelings and focus on financial provision, leading to a stigma around discussing emotions and mental health.
Ep 66: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Essential Coping Skills Every Teen Needs to Thrive (ft. Dr. Jackie Wolfman)
Q: What do you see with people coming to work with you?
They often have difficulty with emotions, relationships or behaviors and sometimes display ADHD or organizational issues.
Ep 66: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Essential Coping Skills Every Teen Needs to Thrive (ft. Dr. Jackie Wolfman)
Q: Who's a good candidate for DBT?
People who have difficulty regulating their emotions, whether that's anxiety, depression, rapid mood changes or impulsive behaviors.
Ep 66: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Essential Coping Skills Every Teen Needs to Thrive (ft. Dr. Jackie Wolfman)
Q: Can you explain to our listeners what DBT is?
DBT stands for dialectical behavior therapy and it includes a focus on individual therapy, skills coaching, and skills training groups.

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Focused on improving executive function skills through expert conversations, real-world parenting stories, and practical strategies. Episodes frequently center on ADHD, self-regulation, task initiation, time management, and coping with adolescence, with guests ranging from clinicians and researchers to educators, parents, and authors. The show tends to blend personal journey narratives with actionable tips for families and professionals, and often highlights neurodiversity, stigma reduction, and collaborative approaches to supporting EF in daily life. Its strength lies in translating complex research into accessible, implementable guidance and in featuring guests with hands-on experience or expertise in executive function development and su... more

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1. Helena Bowen
2. Lizzett Cuervo
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5. Dr. Jackie Wolfman
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