Winning with ADHD: Recent Episodes
Heather Walker
A lot of times, life is like a roller coaster. It might be moving really fast and up and down, or the ups and downs may be more spaced out. On our September podcast we are talking about how we can show up for both our kids and ourselves as we go through the rollercoaster periods of meltdowns and momentum. You can find the corresponding worksheet with this podcast here.
Time vulnerability is the inability to be able to measure the amount of time it will take to complete a task by either over or underestimating how long is needed to complete a task. In our latest podcast we are diving into this topic and offering ideas on ways to manage it. You can find the worksheet that corresponds with this podcast here.
Scheduling Sunday transforms chaos into clarity for kids with ADHD. By laying out the week's plan, we create a visible balance between work and play. This not only helps them stay on track but also reassures them that fun is always part of the plan. Structure provides them with the confidence to succeed and enjoy life. Find the worksheet that goes with this podcast at https://www.disruptadhd.com/s/Scheduling-Sunday-Worksheet-85x11.pdf
While this time of year is fun and exciting, for those with ADHD it can create a lot of anxiety or stress around the uncertainty of what's happening next. Join us as we discuss change management in our May podcast. You can find the accompanying worksheet for this podcast here.
Managing energy and emotions is important for individuals with ADHD. In our latest podcast Heather Walker shares strategies and a worksheet to track energy-related habits.
You can find and download the worksheet that is referenced in this episode here: Energy Management Worksheet 8.5x11 (squarespace.com)
Homework can be a pain point for any parent. Join us as we discuss in our March podcast about how we can create PROVEN work environments that lead to success. You can find the worksheets that accompany this episode here.
Consistent lack of sleep greatly impacts how we show up. In the latest Winning With ADHD podcast we discuss ways to create the best sleep environment and how that can directly lead to a positive momentum that creates wins.
How do we alleviate the tension and friction that comes from the frustration of conflict? In our latest podcast we delve into how you can create a plan and framework for resolution when conflict happens.
The free worksheet that is mentioned in this podcast can be found at ADHD Conflict Resolution Analysis Worksheet 8.5x11 (squarespace.com)
We all know just how crazy the holidays can be. In our last podcast episode of 2023, we're talking about how to make the holidays more joyful and less stressful.
This time of year we hear a lot about gratitude and being thankful. But, when we are in a state of overwhelm it can be difficult to recognize what we are grateful for. Join us on our latest podcast as we dive into how we can shift our focus onto one or two small things that then allow us to step out of the overwhelm and recognize our blessings.
In our latest podcast, Heather explores how parents might mask their behaviors, feelings, or situations that they are in to cope with a lack of finding solutions to work with ADHD as a parent.
How do you react when things don't go according to plan? In the September episode of Winning with ADHD Heather talks vulnerably about how to have hope when you may feel overwhelmed and helpless.
Are you struggling to know how you can help your ADHD child when they are overwhelmed and exhausted? In this month's podcast, Heather has developed an acronym with helpful tips.
Have you ever asked yourself, "Why does my child with ADHD get away with so much?" In this month's podcast Heather dives into this and offers helpful strategies and tips.
Heather talks about identifying self-sabotage in ourselves and our ADHD children and different ways to overcome it.
Whether it's graduating from high school, moving, going from school to summer vacation, or starting a new job; change is especially difficult for those with ADHD. Listen to our new podcast with helpful tips on navigating change.
Have you ever felt like you're working on something good, and you suddenly look up and realize that hours have passed? Listen as Heather discusses time blindness and how to magnify the positives as well as some solutions to the negatives.
Heather uses an analogy of a sledding elevator to discuss how we can use tools to be successful.
In this month's podcast Heather discusses how by creating simplicity, we can then find harmony, and then we can see the opportunities that are available to us.
On our first episode of season 2 Heather dives into how to make small, achievable goals.
Heather Walker talks about the gifts she has seen in her daughter, Emily, who has ADHD. Heather also reflects on the gifts that she has received as a result of being a parent of children with ADHD.
If you are a parent of a child who has just received a diagnosis, or you have just received a diagnosis for yourself, this podcast is full of helpful tips about where to go next.
The holidays and traveling can be a taxing time. Here are some key steps to take for an enjoyable holiday and travel season.
We used the MAC framework for building success last school year. Learn how Mindset, Reactive Action, and Consistency can help you overcome battles and build a positive relationship with your child and with their school experience.
Heather & Emily Walker applied these concepts last school year and quickly developed a way to see small wins week over week that lead to "Ok, I can do this!" from Emily as we started school this year.
Are you ready to have a next level school year? Listen to hear what systems we will be using (new and revamped), what routines we will use, and how body doubling will help us model the behaviors for success when applied consistently. Good luck this year, I'm cheering you on!
How do we choose to show up in our Environment and how does that influence those around us? I recall some tips from the book, The Hero Effect, and how we can all benefit from the 4 qualities of being a hero while applying them to some lessons we've learned along the way in creating an environment that allows us to Win with ADHD.
Emily Walker just finished her 11th grade year on a high note. Listen as we talk about how her 10th grade year compared to her 11th grade year, what environments help her to be successful in school, and how mindset is a huge factor to her success.
Christian Hansen is the author of The Influence Mindset and works with college students, parents and professionals on reframing the questions we ask and influencing colleges, businesses, etc on how we can help solve specific problems. You can find Christian at www.thechristianhansen.com. Don't forget to check out his amazing book, The Influence Mindset.
Aaron Hansen is well known in the world of education. Previously a principal that turned around the White Pines Middle School in Nevada and now an author and Professional Learning Community Leader and Consultant. In this podcast, he shares his story at White Pines Middles School and how we can help our students increase self-efficacy.
A conversation with Teresa Arnesen, a long time friend and support system to Heather. Teresa shares lessons she's learned along the way with raising 3 girls with ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression and the value of having a support system.
Dr. Mary Wilde, integrative pediatric physician and owner at Imagine Pediatrics Behavioral Health & Welness in St. George, UT shares with us how loving & compassionate parenting helps families Win with ADHD.
Find Dr. Wilde via:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drmarywilde/
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parentingwell
Tedx Talk: https://youtu.be/JowYFJW934A
Website: https://drmarywilde.com/
A conversation between Heather and Adam Walker about their parenting journey with 2 kids with ADHD. They discuss where they started in regards to parenting styles and how they've grown and evolved while building relationships and striving to Win with ADHD.