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The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast

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

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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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

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

Why can a child with ADHD know exactly what they need to do and still feel unable to start?

Homework, chores, schoolwork, and everyday responsibilities can quickly turn into procrastination, avoidance, frustration, or conflict. But what if there is ... more

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ADHD, dyslexia, learning differences, school struggles, and feeling different can leave neurodivergent kids questioning where they fit and parents wondering how to help them build confidence, independence, and a sense of belonging. What helps a child... more

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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)
Saul Malek
America's emerging voice on the modern gambling landscape
Advocate against gambling addiction
Episode: Hooked: ADHD, Sports Betting, and One Young Man’s Fight for Recovery
Diane Gutierrez
Co-founder of Cognition Labs and mother of neurodiverse children
Cognition Labs
Episode: When Reading Is Hard: Dyslexia, Visual Processing & ADHD Support (with Diane Gutierrez)

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

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 56 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

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    3
    smccur
    United States5 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 Statesa year 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 Kingdom2 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 States3 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, 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.
The Boy with the Butterfly Mind: A Family’s Journey Through ADHD
Q: What inspired you to write a novel about a child with ADHD and a neurodivergent mind?
Lorelei explains that writing fiction allowed exploring realistic dynamics and emotions that are often missing from clinical discussions, offering a humane, multi-generational view of ADHD within a family.
ADHD and Academic Pressure: Are We Raising Successful Kids or Stressed-Out Kids? with Dr. Denise Pope
Q: Why has school become so focused on tests and college, and what are the effects on students?
The shift emerged from college admissions dynamics, rankings, and an era of accountability, leading to more time on task, standardized testing, and pressure that reduces intrinsic motivation and engagement; this has contributed to stress and disengagement.

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Recent guests on The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast include:

1. Lorelei Bush
2. Brendan Mahan
3. Riley Mulcahy
4. Denise Pope
5. Dr. Melisa Moore
6. Dr. Stephen Faraone
7. Diane Gould
8. Saul Malek

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