ADHD Mom Docs

SHOW SUMMARY: Nature-Based Therapy, and Helping Kids with ADHD Build Confidence This episode explores a different approach to therapy for kids and teens who may not want to sit and talk in a traditional setting. Dr. Jennifer Dilts and Dr. Nerissa Bauer talk with Laura Weaver, a licensed mental health therapist, about nature-based therapy, mindfulness, and her BRAVE framework for helping clients build self-understanding and resilience. Laura brings years of experience across schools, community mental health, nonprofits, and private practice, and she shares practical ways to support people with ADHD, anxiety, and life transitions. The conversation centers on what helps clients feel safer, more regulated, and more willing to engage. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs, you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, group coaching sessions, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and extra expert recorded episodes with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/join-adhd-sleuths  Sign up for $15/month and cancel anytime Connect with our guest, Laura Weaver: https://sierracounseling.us/  Resources to Learn More! AAP policy statement on the crucial role of recess released 5/11/26: https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2026-077025/207527/The-Crucial-Role-of-Recess-in-School-Policy?autologincheck=redirected  HealthyChildren.org article: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/why-school-recess-matters-for-kids-of-all-ages-AAP-policy-explained.aspx  Kristen Neff: https://self-compassion.org/  Insight Timer app: https://insighttimer.com/

SHOW SUMMARY: Needle phobia is not just a childhood phase - it can shape health decisions for decades. Dr. Jody Thomas of the Meg Foundation joins the ADHD Mom Docs to talk to parents and providers how to turn panic into calm with simple, evidence-based strategies that actually work. Dr. Thomas, a pain psychologist, Stanford-trained expert in pediatric pain, and founder and CEO of the Meg Foundation, breaks down why pain is so often misunderstood and why the old “just hold them still” approach can create more fear, not less. Alongside Dr. Jennifer Dilts and Dr. Nerissa Bauer, she shares the real-world tools families can use before a vaccine, blood draw, or procedure to make the experience less traumatic for everyone involved. You'll discover: Why telling kids about a shot too late makes anxiety worse How numbing cream, comfort positioning, breathing, distraction, and vibration can change the entire experience Why parents' own stress can predict a child’s distress How the Meg Foundation’s free poke plan helps kids, teens, and caregivers prepare together Dr. Thomas and Dr. Dilts explain how the Meg Foundation’s tool to create a "poke plain", pain myths and facts resources, give kids more control, more confidence, and more relief. If you parent a child with ADHD, care for a needle-averse kid, or want better answers for pain that keeps coming back, this episode is packed with practical takeaways you can use right away. Essential listening for families who want more calm, less struggle, and a smarter way to approach pain. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, group coaching sessions, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and extra expert recorded episodes with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/join-adhd-sleuths  Sign up for $15/month and cancel anytime Connect with our guest and explore the Meg Foundation website and all its great resources: Website: megfoundationforpain.org IG:@megfoundationforpain And parents, don't fear...we will be having Dr Thomas back for a SECOND episode coming in a few short weeks!

SHOW SUMMARY: Why executive function is experience based and why screen access matters. This conversation with Michael McLeod of Grow Now ADHD focuses on what executive functioning really is, why so many kids become prompt dependent, and how parents can support independence without over-prompting. Michael explains why he believes delaying internet access is one of the most effective ways to protect attention, motivation, and social development. We also cover his four pillars of executive functioning, what his coaching model looks like in practice, and why real world experiences matter more than worksheets or lectures.  SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, group coaching sessions, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and extra expert recorded episodes with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/join-adhd-sleuths  Sign up for $15/month and cancel anytime Connect with our guest, Michael McLeod: Website: https://www.grownowadhd.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheADHDParentingPodcast ADHD Parenting Podcast with co-host Ryan Wexelblatt https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-adhd-parenting-podcast/id1733291140 Anxious generation (Jonathan Haidt)- link below also links to The Amazing Generation graphic novel https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/

SHOW SUMMARY: ADHD coaching is more practical, powerful, and life-changing than most parents realize If you have ever wondered whether ADHD coaching could help you or your child, this conversation with Julie Gates breaks down exactly what it is, who it helps most, and how to tell whether it is the right next step. You will come away with a much clearer picture of how coaching works, how it differs from therapy, and what to look for when choosing a coach. Julie is an ADHD family coach, professional certified coach, and former physician assistant who brings both clinical experience and deep family insight to the work. She shares how her own parenting journey led her into ADHD coaching, why the right training matters, and how coaching creates a collaborative, future-focused space where clients build real-world tools instead of just talking about what went wrong. You’ll discover: The difference between ADHD coaching and therapy, and when each may be the better fit What legitimate ADHD coach training should include, including ICF-certified coach training and ADHD-specific education How coaching works with adults, teens, parents, and entire families Why weekly sessions and client-chosen homework make progress more likely to stick How mindfulness can be adapted for ADHD brains in small, realistic ways Where to find a qualified coach through directories like CHADD and the ADHD Coaches Organization This episode also gets into the emotional side of ADHD support, including the shame, frustration, and self-doubt so many families carry before they find the right help. Julie explains how coaching can help people shift from “something is wrong with me” to “my brain works differently, and I have strengths that matter.” Essential listening for parents, teens, and adults who want practical ADHD support without feeling talked down to. If you have been looking for a coach, wondering whether your family needs therapy instead, or just trying to understand what ADHD coaching actually looks like, this episode gives you a clear, hopeful place to start. SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, group coaching sessions, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and extra expert recorded episodes with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/join-adhd-sleuths Sign up for $15/month and cancel anytime Connect with our guest, Julie Gates: Website: https://newleafgrowth.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/newleafgrowth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-gates-pcc-capp-mph-pa-c-731448183/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/new.leafcoaching/ Good resources to find an ADHD coach! CHADD.org https://chadd.org/professional-directory/ ACO ADHD Coaching Organization: https://www.adhdcoaches.org/ ADDCA: https://addca.com/ Julie is part of our TEACH Me ADHD Team and is our family coach who does two parent-only sessions with your family when you purchase TEACH Me ADHD. Learn more about it here: TEACH Me ADHD: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/teach-me-adhd Julie also offers once monthly "Fill Your Cup" sessions for our ADHD Sleuths members! This is FREE and included in the $15/month fee (cancel anytime). This is a great way to learn what coaching is and experience it for yourself. Learn more and join ADHD Sleuths https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/join-adhd-sleuths

SHOW SUMMARY: In this episode, the ADHD Mom Docs tackle listener questions on ADHD Mornings, Motivation, and School Organization. Dr. Jennifer Dilts and Dr. Nerissa Bauer answer listener questions about getting kids out the door with a solid breakfast, helping ADHD brains make better food choices, and setting up school-year routines for focus, motivation, and organization. They keep the advice practical, parent-friendly, and centered on giving kids more ownership so the plan actually sticks. In this episode, the conversation stays focused on two big themes: 1) Quick, healthy breakfast ideas that work for kids who are bored of cereal and 2) A school-year reset for homework, focus, motivation, and executive function SHOW NOTES: Make sure to follow us on social media (Instagram) @ADHDMomDocs you can send us a DM with a question or suggestions for future episodes! Or send us an email at [email protected] We'd love to hear from you! Join our ADHD Sleuths 2.0 Membership community and get even more time with Dr Bauer and Dr Dilts! Get extra podcast episodes, ask the doctor episodes, participate in our exclusive book club with audio companions and extra expert recorded episodes with guests from medicine, psychology, coaching, education and more! We have a private group in the Band app so you can interact with other members. Learn more here: https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/join-adhd-sleuths Sign up for $15/month and cancel anytime Resource of the Week: Super Healthy Kids Website: https://www.superhealthykids.com/ Register for Fall 2026 TEACH Me ADHD today! Doors will be closing Friday September 4, 2026 for the Fall 2026 cycle! Head to https://www.letstalkkidshealth.org/teach-me-adhd and sign up today!