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The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast

Kate Brownfield
ADHD
Mental Health
Parenting
Neurodiversity
Education
Emotional Regulation
Executive Functioning
Anxiety
Parenting Strategies
Child Development
Self-Advocacy
Autism
Learning Disabilities
Nutrition
IEP
Medication
Executive Function
Self-Regulation
Screen Time
Time Management

Join Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD & Executive Function Parent Coach, author, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, as she speaks with leading ADHD experts, clinicians, educators, researchers, authors, and advocates in the ADHD and neurodiversity community.

Created for parents and caregivers raising children and teens with ADHD and related neurodivergent needs, the podcast explores the many ... more

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Latest Episodes

What should parents know about ADHD from a pediatrician’s point of view? Board-certified pediatrician Dr. Phil Boucher joins Kate Brownfield to talk about ADHD in children, what parents should understand, and the questions worth asking when a child i... more

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What if anxiety isn’t always something we need to get rid of?

In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with Dr. Tracy Foose, a board-certified psychiatrist, Associate Professor at the UCSF School of Medicine, and fo... more

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What if the goal of homework isn’t just getting tonight’s assignment turned in?

When homework becomes a nightly cycle of reminders, frustration, missing assignments, and “Did you check Google Classroom?”, parents can easily end up carrying more and ... more

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My guest is Lorelei Brush, author of The Boy with the Butterfly Mind, a novel that explores what can happen inside a family when a young child begins showing signs of ADHD and neurodivergence. Lorelei is a former assistant professor of child developm... more

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Phil Boucher
Board-certified pediatrician based in Lincoln, Nebraska; father of six
Independent pediatric practice in Nebraska
Episode: ADHD From a Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Phil Boucher.
Dr. Tracy Foose
Board certified psychiatrist and associate professor at the UCSF School of Medicine who specializes in anxiety and fear
UCSF School of Medicine
Episode: Anxiety in Kids and Teens: What Parents Need to Understand — Dr. Tracy Foose
Lorelei Bush
Author of The Boy with the Butterfly Mind
Author, The Boy with the Butterfly Mind
Episode: The Boy with the Butterfly Mind: A Family’s Journey Through ADHD
Brendan Mahan
Internationally recognized ADHD and executive function expert, speaker, and host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast
ADHD Essentials Podcast
Episode: ADHD and the Wall of Awful: Why Kids Get Stuck and How Parents Can Help
Riley Mulcahy
Founder and executive director of The Riley Project
The Riley Project
Episode: ADHD, Dyslexia & Belonging: Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults with Riley Mulcahy
Denise Pope
Senior lecturer at Stanford Graduate School of Education; co-founder of Challenge Success
Challenge Success / Stanford University
Episode: ADHD and Academic Pressure: Are We Raising Successful Kids or Stressed-Out Kids? with Dr. Denise Pope
Dr. Melisa Moore
Clinical psychologist, board certified in behavior sleep medicine, author of The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids
Sleep Center at Rady Children's Health, San Diego
Episode: ADHD and Sleep: Practical Strategies for Neurodivergent Kids with Dr. Melisa Moore
Dr. Stephen Faraone
Distinguished professor of psychiatry and neuroscience; founder of the ADHD Evidence Project
SUNY Upstate Medical University; ADHD Evidence Project
Episode: What the Science Really Says About ADHD: Dr. Stephen Faraone on Medication, Misinformation, and Evidence-Based Care
Diane Gould
Founder of PDA North America; author and expert on PDA
PDA North America
Episode: Understanding PDA in Kids: Demand Avoidance, Anxiety, and the Drive for Autonomy (AuDHD/Autism)

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Kate Brownfield
Host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast; ADHD & Executive Function Parent Coach; author

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • Lack of confidence

    I’ve listened to a handful of episodes now and was especially surprised to hear in March 16’s episode with Dr. Stephen Faraone how uneducated the host seemed about ADHD medication and treatment. Perhaps in order to seem more relatable to the listener she intentionally asked questions in a manner that someone would had they no idea of the subject matter. However, I was left questioning her own understanding of the disorder and feeling uneasy that someone who provides ADHD coaching services wouldn... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    smccur
    United States6 months ago
  • For everyone

    This podcast is for anyone. So many diverse episodes for parents & teachers of all kinds of children! I recommend this to so many of my friends in education, or parenting biological, adopted, or foster care children. It has helped my husband and I parent our kids in a new light and made for a much more predictable & peaceful household.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RedNRedding
    United States2 years ago
  • Podcast

    Just discovered the podcast and love the episodes I’ve listened to. Such great practical advise. Great to hear relatable conversations, it really helps.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wjkouk
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Truly useful information

    Kate has a passion for helping ADHD kids and their parents navigate their way through childhood and adolescence. Each episode has unique and truly helpful information to help them along their path. Absolutely worth the time to listen in.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bsuphilly
    United States3 years ago
  • Full of useful information for parents and young adults

    Each episode has valuable information, useful tips, names of organizations and stories of experiences from both parents and their children. I always learn something new that I want to do or look into after I finish a podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Califmom6
    United States4 years ago

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- Guests provide credible, science-backed insights and relatable stories.
- Clear, practical guidance for parents navigating ADHD challenges.
- Positive impact on family routines and communication around ADHD.

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ADHD From a Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Phil Boucher.
Q: What non-medication steps should be tried before medication?
Optimize sleep, nutrition (including adequate protein and omega-3s), physical activity, and classroom accommodations; involve the school with the diagnosis, consider visual schedules, and ensure decompression time after school before turning to medications.
ADHD From a Pediatrician’s Perspective with Dr. Phil Boucher.
Q: How soon can parents expect to see changes after starting ADHD medication?
Most medications show noticeable effects within hours to a couple of days, and about 80% of children respond to the first medication tried; this rapid feedback helps guide adjustments quickly.
ADHD, Dyslexia & Belonging: Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults with Riley Mulcahy
Q: What practical steps can parents take to begin fostering self-advocacy in their kids?
He recommends a gradual approach starting around second grade, using simple, age-appropriate conversations and cues to prepare for more advanced advocacy by middle and high school, and emphasizes warm, safe environments.
ADHD, Dyslexia & Belonging: Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults with Riley Mulcahy
Q: How does your personal journey influence the work you do now?
Riley details his own experiences with epilepsy, dyslexia, and mild cerebral palsy, highlighting the importance of supportive schools and environments like Charles Armstrong and Compass High School in enabling his growth and success.
ADHD, Dyslexia & Belonging: Self-Advocacy for Neurodivergent Teens and Young Adults with Riley Mulcahy
Q: Okay, so tell us how this mission came to be and why belonging matters.
Riley explains that belonging comes from storytelling and authentic connection, not just support for deficits, and that his nonprofit aims to give neurodivergent youths a platform to share their stories and build a sense of community.

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Recent guests on The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast include:

1. Phil Boucher
2. Dr. Tracy Foose
3. Lorelei Bush
4. Brendan Mahan
5. Riley Mulcahy
6. Denise Pope
7. Dr. Melisa Moore
8. Dr. Stephen Faraone

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