Executive Function for All | A Podcast by Untapped Learning

Executive Function for All | A Podcast by Untapped Learning

by Untapped Learning
EducationMental Health
Season 4
How Parents Can Support Teens with ADHD Without Constant Conflict | Gabe Casher, Ph.D.
When discussing homework, why does it suddenly become a fight between students and parents? When discussing a child’s success, it can be anxiety-inducing for both the child and the parent. For parents, it’s much more difficult to identify/resonate with their children when there isn't any proof to back up a child’s progress, while for children, it's difficult when parents get too involved. It creates a cycle of fear, shame, and anxiety through a family's relationship. In today’s podcast, Dr. Gabe Casher, Founder of Panorama Psychology, dives deeper into the relationship between a child with Executive Dysfunction and parents and how a lack of clear results or communication can lead to distancing between parents and students. Together, we discuss ADHD, executive functioning, emotional regulation, parenting strategies, teen mental health, and how families can break cycles of conflict. Learn why strengthening your relationship with your child often produces better long-term benefits than focusing directly on results. At Untapped Learning, we help students find their stride by helping them learn and developing the skills necessary to succeed. Teaching the students long-term independence and success lets our students learn better and helps the parents to focus on parenting. Want to learn more about how we help students build executive function skills? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at untappedlearning.com. 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning Learn more about Gabe Casher and Panorama Psychology here: (https://www.panoramapsychology.com/) #ExecutiveFunction #ADHD #Neurodivergent #ExecutiveFunctionCoaching #Family #StudentSupport
S4 · E6
Jul 8, 2026
26:12
Keeping a good relationship with a child with executive function challenges | Cindy Goldrich
In the earliest stages of school, a lot of changes happen, especially towards a student’s learning, their development, and even their relationship with their family. In this engaging work, Cindy Goldrich, founder of PTS Coaching and ADHD/Executive Function Parent Coach, provides a deeper insight into how students and parents can communicate what needs to be done, without sacrificing effective communication. At Untapped Learning, we align heavily with helping students and figuring out methods that help them learn and prioritize their daily tasks while being able to fully understand what results they want to accomplish. If you are a parent of a student who struggles with ADHD or executive dysfunction, this episode is worth a listen. Want to learn more about how we help students build executive function skills? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at untappedlearning.com 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning Learn more about Cindy Goldrich and PTS Coaching here: (https://ptscoaching.com)
S4 · E5
Jun 24, 2026
29:02
How to Advocate for Your Student’s Learning | Jessica Diamond
Advocating for students is already difficult for many parents, even more so when the student in question has ADHD, Dyslexia, or executive functioning struggles. However, there are processes to help not only advocate, but to keep a good relationship between parents and the students. In this podcast, Jessica Diamond, a professional Special Education Advocate, demonstrates an emphasis on the importance of advocacy. In the podcast, we explain how to properly advocate for your student at school using tools such as 504 plans, while also ensuring not to sacrifice that personal communication with your student. At Untapped Learning, we help middle school, high school, and college students build systems that create long-term independence and success. Want to learn more about how we help students build executive function skills? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at untappedlearning.com (http://untappedlearning.com). 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning Learn more: www.untappedlearning.com (http://www.untappedlearning.com) Learn more about Jessica Diamond here: (https://www.advocatingforsolutions.com) #ExecutiveFunction #ADHD #Neurodivergent #ExecutiveFunctionCoaching #504Plan #StudentSupport
S4 · E4
Jun 12, 2026
28:03
College Recruiting for Student Athletes with ADHD | Katie Anderson
In this episode, we sat down with Katie Anderson, a former Duke soccer player and college advisor who specializes in helping student athletes and families navigate both college admissions and athletic recruiting. Katie breaks down what parents need to understand before the process becomes stressful: why talent alone is not enough, how students can stay organized when communicating with coaches, what role parents should play without taking over, and why the right college fit matters more than chasing the biggest name. We also discuss how ADHD can impact recruiting, when and why disclosure may matter, and how families can help student athletes build the systems they will need long before they step on campus. If you are a parent of a high school athlete, this conversation is a practical guide to helping your student move through recruiting with more clarity, ownership, and confidence. Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.thestudentathleteadvisors.com/ http://www.collegefitoc.com/about.html Want to learn more about how we help students build executive function skills? Subscribe to our YouTube channel and explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at untappedlearning.com. 🌐 Website: https://untappedlearning.com 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning
S4 · E3
May 27, 2026
33:25
Why High Achievers with ADHD Feel Like Imposters | Jen Zobel Bieber
Jen Zobel Bieber is a certified ADHD coach at the Hallowell Center who specializes in helping high-achieving adults with ADHD better understand their brains, reduce shame, and build systems that actually work. Jen graduated as valedictorian from Columbia University, received her coaching certification from NYU, and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Financial Times, and The Today Show for her work helping individuals navigate ADHD, executive function challenges, and performance anxiety. In this episode, Brandon and Jen explore: • Why high achievers with ADHD often struggle with imposter syndrome • How hyperfocus can become both a strength and a liability• Why routines and habits are harder for ADHD brains to maintain • The connection between executive function, anxiety, and inconsistent performance • Practical ways to reduce overwhelm and create clarity that leads to action This conversation is packed with practical insight for students, parents, professionals, and anyone trying to better understand the ADHD brain. Learn more about Jen and the Hallowell Center: https://drhallowell.com/ Untapped Learning helps students build executive function skills like planning, organization, time management, and self-advocacy through personalized 1-on-1 mentoring and coaching. Want to learn more about how Untapped Learning helps students build executive function skills? 🌐 Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ 📥 FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning This podcast is hosted by Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning.
S4 · E2
May 6, 2026
29:11
Supporting Teens After Treatment | Dave Herz, Founder of Wonder
In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Herz, Founder of Wonder and a leader in young adult transition support with over 25 years of experience working with teens, young adults, and their families. Dave has been a pioneer in aftercare and wraparound support, founding one of the first non-residential programs for young adults returning home from treatment. His work has helped shape best practices in supporting families through some of the most challenging transitions. In this conversation, Dave shares how to help young adults rebuild confidence after setbacks, why relationships must come before strategy, and how small wins create the foundation for long-term independence. We also explore the role of executive function in recovery, the connection between ADHD and higher-risk behaviors, and what parents should look for as signs of real progress. This episode is especially valuable for parents, educators, and professionals supporting students navigating anxiety, executive function challenges, or the transition back from treatment. Learn more about Dave Herz's work at: https://www.teamwonder.org/dave-herz Want to learn more about how Untapped Learning helps students (and their families) build executive function skills? Explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at 🌐 Website: https://untappedlearning.com 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning
S4 · E1
May 1, 2026
24:30
Season 3
Keeping Ahead of the College Transition | Ryan Palm, Executive Director of Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University
Ryan Palm, Executive Director of the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University, joins the podcast to break down what really happens to students when they transition from high school to college. Drawing from his work supporting neurodiverse students, Ryan explains why executive function challenges become more visible in college and why planning, organization, and follow-through often break down when structure disappears. This conversation highlights the gap between intelligence and execution, how colleges are adapting to support neurodiverse learners better, and what students and families need to understand before making the transition. If your student is heading to college or already struggling to keep up, this episode will give you a clearer lens on what is actually going on and how to better support it. Learn more about Ryan’s work and the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/student-services/center-neurodiversityNeurodiversity https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurodiversity-and-higher-education/id1846224970 FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning
S3 · E25
Apr 22, 2026
33:09
Why ADHD, Anxiety & Autism Get Misdiagnosed | Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan
Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Elevated Insights Assessment, specializing in complex learning profiles and co-occurring conditions across the lifespan. In this episode, we dive into what happens when challenges like ADHD, anxiety, autism, and learning disabilities show up together and how often they mask one another. Dr. Paz Ryan breaks down why many students are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or only partially supported, and how comprehensive, culturally responsive evaluations can completely change the trajectory for both students and families. We also explore what “co-occurring conditions” actually mean, why getting the full picture matters more than any single diagnosis, and how parents can better understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. If you’ve ever felt like your child doesn’t fit neatly into one box or that something is being missed, this conversation will give you clarity, language, and direction. Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan and her work: https://elevatedinsights.org FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning
S3 · E24
Apr 15, 2026
27:38
How to Prepare Your Student for College Success | Laura Barr
Laura Barr is a high-level college consultant and the Founder and CEO of Emerging Consulting, where she helps students and families navigate the college process with clarity, strategy, and purpose. With a background in student-centered coaching, Laura brings a unique perspective to college planning. Her work is grounded in a simple yet powerful mission: to help raise and launch good humans through the power of education. In this episode, Laura breaks down how the college application process is about much more than getting accepted. It is one of the first real-world opportunities students have to develop executive function skills like planning, time management, organization, and self-advocacy. We cover: 🗓️Why the college process should be treated like a long-term project, not a last-minute task 👪How parents can support without overstepping, and when to step back 🎓What students with ADHD and executive function challenges need to succeed in college 🏫How to build independence before stepping onto campus 📃What actually matters when choosing the right college If you are a parent of a high school student or a student preparing for college, this episode will give you a clearer framework for approaching the process in a way that builds real-life skills, not just outcomes. Learn more about Laura Barr and her work: emergingconsulting.com/ laurabarr@emergingconsulting.com
S3 · E23
Apr 8, 2026
30:09
The Parent Trap: Breaking the Cycle of Conflict at Home | Katie Blakey
If it feels like every conversation with your child turns into a battle, you’re not alone. In this episode, Brandon sits down with Katie Blakeley, an executive function and parent coach who works closely with neurodiverse students and families, to unpack a pattern many parents find themselves stuck in but don’t know how to name. You try to help. They resist. You step in more. They shut down or push back even harder. Katie explains why this cycle happens, how it connects to emotional regulation and executive function, and why the instinct to “fix” often backfires even when it comes from a good place. This conversation gives parents a clearer way to respond in the moment, reduce conflict at home, and build a stronger connection with their child without lowering expectations. If your child gets overwhelmed easily, avoids tasks, or reacts strongly when you step in, this episode will help you understand what’s really going on and what to do differently. Learn more about Katie’s work: https://www.blakeywellness.com/ If this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a parent who needs this perspective. For more support building executive function skills in students, visit untappedlarning.com or explore more episodes on our channel.
S3 · E22
Apr 3, 2026
32:54
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