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The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast

Kate Brownfield

Join Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD & Executive Function Parent Coach, author, and host of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, as she speaks with leading experts, professionals, and advocates in the ADHD and neurodiversity community. Created for parents raising children with ADHD and related neurodivergent needs, this podcast explores the many layers of ADHD parenting, including emotional regulation, executive function, school support, family dynamics, nervous system regulation, treatment options, and

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31:32

Rethinking Success: How to Protect Kids’ Well-Being...

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2026/08/17

What does it really mean for a child to be successful?When grades, homework, activities, and college pressure begin to interfere with a child’s well-being, confidence, and love of learning, families may need to rethink what achievement means. In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Dr. Denise Pope shares how parents can reduce unnecessary academic pressure while helping children—including those with ADHD—build coping skills, engagement, and a healthier path toward success. Kate

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40:09

ADHD and Sleep: Practical Strategies for...

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2026/08/03

Is bedtime one of the hardest parts of your day? For many children with ADHD, autism, or other forms of neurodivergence, sleep struggles are not simply behavioral. Brain biology, sensory sensitivities, anxiety, delayed circadian rhythms, and difficulty transitioning can all make it harder to fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake feeling rested. In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD Parent Coach, speaks with pediatric sleep expert Dr. Melisa Moore about why

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15:26

ADHD Parent Training: What If Your Child Isn’t the...

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2026/07/28

What if your child with ADHD is not the first person who needs to change?When mornings, homework, screens, and bedtime become repeating battles, it is easy to believe your child simply needs more motivation, better behavior, or stronger consequences. But what might change if the parent changed the environment, expectation, or response first? In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield, ACC, ADHD Parent Coach, explores what can happen when parents stop waiting for their

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33:32

What the Science Really Says About ADHD: Dr. Stephen...

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2026/03/16

What does the science really say about ADHD? In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, Kate Brownfield talks with Dr. Stephen Faraone, one of the world’s leading ADHD researchers and founder of the ADHD Evidence Project, about ADHD medication, misinformation, co-occurring conditions, and evidence-based treatment. This conversation helps parents better understand what’s supported by research, what gets overstated online, and how to think more clearly about treatment decisions for kids and

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37:08

Understanding PDA in Kids: Demand Avoidance, Anxiety,...

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2026/03/02

If your child looks “fine” at school but falls apart at home, melts down over everyday expectations (homework, transitions, getting out the door), or is sliding into school refusal, this episode will help you make sense of what might be going on, especially when autism, AuDHD, and anxiety are part of the picture.On this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive Podcast, host Kate Brownfield sits down with Diane Gould, founder of PDA North America and co-author of Navigating PDA in America, for a

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28:49

Hooked: ADHD, Sports Betting, and One Young Man’s...

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2026/02/16

If you’re noticing sports betting, fantasy leagues, or “just for fun” gambling creeping into your teen or young adult’s world, especially with ADHD in the mix, this episode is an important listen. Modern betting is fast, private, and built for dopamine… and for some ADHD brains, that combination can become a slippery slope.Host Kate Brownfield sits down with Saul Malek, an emerging voice on the modern gambling landscape, for a candid conversation about how gambling addiction can escalate quickly,

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47:20

When Reading Is Hard: Dyslexia, Visual Processing &...

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2026/02/02

If reading turns into tears, avoidance, or exhaustion in your home, this episode offers a fresh, practical angle: instead of forcing the brain to adjust to the text, what if the text adjusted to your child?Host Kate Brownfield sits down with Diane Gutierrez (co-founder of Cognition Labs and a mom in a neurodiverse family) for a two-part conversation on reducing reading strain for dyslexia/visual-perceptual differences, and on real-life parenting strategies for ADHD families. Diane shares how

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14:33

Holiday Calm for ADHD Families: A Simple Parent Plan

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2025/11/17

Host & Guest: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachEpisode Description Hi, it’s Kate Brownfield from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com. In this solo episode, I’m talking directly to you, the parent who wants the holidays to feel a little less chaotic and a lot more grounded for your ADHD child and your family. The holidays can be gorgeous and fun… and they can also be really hard. Extra noise, broken routines, travel, sugar, relatives, expectations, it all adds up, especially for

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47:53

Julia Ross on Amino Acids, Mood, Cravings, and...

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2025/11/10

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachGuest: Julia Ross, bestselling author of The Mood Cure, The Diet Cure, and The Craving Cure; pioneer in nutrient-based therapies; director of a global virtual clinic and professional training. Episode Overview Kate sits down with mood and cravings expert Julia Ross to explore how targeted nutrients and protein-forward eating patterns may support mood stability, cravings, sleep, and attention, especially in ADHD families

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22:55

Step Away: Resilient Parenting Strategies for ADHD...

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2025/11/03

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachGuest: Dr. Kate Lund, clinical psychologist, peak performance coach, TEDx speaker, and author of Step Away: The Keys to Resilient Parenting Episode Overview In this empowering “Kate + Kate” episode, Kate talks with Dr. Kate Lund about what resilient parenting really looks like when you’re raising kids with ADHD, big emotions, or health challenges. Drawing from her own medical journey (hydrocephalus as a child), 20+ years as a

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32:48

You Are Not Broken: Reframing Depression and ADHD as...

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2025/10/27

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachGuest: Dr. Ardeshir Mehran, psychologist, trauma therapist, researcher, and author of You Are Not Depressed, You Are Unfinished Episode Overview In this hopeful, practical conversation, Kate talks with Dr. Ardeshir Mehran about reframing ADHD, anxiety, and depression as adaptive signals, not personal flaws. Drawing on his “Bill of Emotional Rights,” Dr. Mehran explains why addressing anxiety first often unlocks executive function,

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34:42

ADHD, DBT & Emotional Regulation: Dr. Blaise Aguirre...

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2025/10/20

Episode Summary Child & adolescent psychiatrist Dr. Blaise Aguirre (McLean Hospital) shares DBT tools that help ADHD kids and their parents build emotional regulation before a crisis. We cover modeling calm, the mantra “regulate before you can reflect,” fast resets (breathing, PMR, ice-dive), and a practical, compassionate look at ADHD medication, what to watch, and how careful prescribing reduces risk. Guest Dr. Blaise Aguirre, Mood's leading psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry,

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36:26

Launching Late? ADHD, Young Adulthood & Boundaries...

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2025/10/13

Episode SummaryADHD young adulthood, “slow-to-launch,” and boundaries with Dr. Tamara Rosier. We unpack ages 16–26, the maturity lag, elongated adolescence, and two common patterns (holding out for the “ideal lifestyle” and withdrawal/gaming). You’ll learn how to shift from fixing to scaffolding, set clear boundaries that preserve connection, and use a simple coaching script to build agency plus realistic timelines for later coalescence in the 20s. Guest Dr. Tamara Rosier, founder of the ADHD

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36:37

OCD vs. Anxiety vs. ADHD: Getting the Right Help with...

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2025/10/06

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachGuest: Dr. Tamar Chansky, founder of the Children’s and Adult Center for OCD and Anxiety, has helped thousands of children overcome fears and gripping mental compulsions. She is also the author of Freeing Your Child from Negative Thinking, Freeing Your Child from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Freeing Yourself from Anxiety. Episode Overview Kate sits down with Dr. Tamar Chansky to discuss how OCD differs from general anxiety

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36:13

Rewiring Attention: Movement, Sensory & Brain-Based...

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2025/09/29

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachGuest: Dr. Rebecca Jackson, a brain health expert, board-certified cognitive specialist, and former chiropractor known for her work at Brain Balance. She focuses on how sensory, motor, and cognitive development shape attention, executive function, and emotional regulation. She’s the author of Back on Track. Episode Overview Host Kate Brownfield interviews Dr. Rebecca Jackson about a brain-based approach to supporting

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35:01

No One Else I'd Rather Be: A Mother's Memoir of...

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2025/09/22

Host: Kate Brownfield, Certified Whole Person & ADHD Parent CoachGuest: Aimee Kaufman, author of No One Else I’d Rather Be: Loving a Daughter with ADHD for Who She Is Episode Overview In this profoundly moving conversation, Kate sits down with author and parent Aimee Kaufman to talk about her memoir and the 10-year journey to her daughter’s ADHD diagnosis. Aimee shares the hard moments, misunderstandings, criticism, school challenges, and the hope that carried her family forward: unconditional

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32:01

Navigating Neurodiversity in Early Childhood...

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2025/04/28

Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of my book for FREE here: https://bit.ly/first_3chapters----------------------------------------------------------- Join host Kate Brownfield from ADHDKidsCanThrive.com in an enlightening conversation with Cassie Korbfort, MSEd, a Child Development Specialist and early childhood special education expert at the Center for Developing Minds (Devminds.com). This episode delves into the complexities of

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29:31

Transitioning Young Adults with ADHD to Independence...

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2025/04/07

Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of my book for FREE here: https://bit.ly/first_3chapters----------------------------------------------------------- In this episode, Kate Brownfield sits down with Greg Burnham, MS, LMFT, and clinical director at Gembaboise.com, to discuss how alternative paths like gap programs can help young adults build confidence, develop life skills, and create a future that truly

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32:59

Punishment Fails ADHD Kids, and This Pool Metaphor...

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2025/03/31

Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of the book for FREE here:https://bit.ly/first_3_chapters ----------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of ADHD Kids Can Thrive, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Dr. Tamara Rosier, an ADHD expert, coach, and author, about parenting children with ADHD and how ADHD affects family dynamics. Dr. Rosier shares her knowledge from her book "You,

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50:57

How ADHD is Leading Thousands of Teens into Crime and...

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2025/03/24

Learn kind and practical tips to support your ADHD child by downloading the First 3 Chapters of the book for FREE here:https://bit.ly/first_3_chapters ----------------------------------------------------------- In this episode of The ADHD Kids Can Thrive, host Kate Brownfield speaks with Sarah Templeton, a UK-based ADHD therapist, author, and advocate. Sarah shares her powerful journey of being diagnosed with ADHD at 51 and how it led her to advocate for young

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