Many adults move through life with internal battles no one else sees, and this episode shows how those patterns form and why they feel so heavy.In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with Jonathan Kemp, an entrepreneur and mental health advocate who shares how bipolar two, dyslexia, and addiction shaped his life long before he had names for any of it.Jonathan explains how SmartWisdom started during his postgraduate studies and why a late dyslexia diagnosis brought years of struggle into focus.He recalls a moment during testing when “I started crying. So a 49 year old man who's being tested for dyslexia,” and how that memory pushed him toward new support.Listeners hear how stress cycles led to frequent crashes during COVID and how an emergency action list helped him move forward. Jonathan also breaks down the structure of his memoir and the tools he built to support sleep, mood, and daily focus.This episode encourages listeners to learn from personal patterns and reach for help when needed.Jonathan’s book is available at https://www.jonathankemp.com/shop.
Work stress hits hard when leadership relies on fear instead of support, and this episode speaks directly to anyone who feels pressure in a job where stability feels rare.In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky sits down with author and workplace consultant Kate Lowry to break down real experiences, real tension, and real steps for protecting your wellbeing.Kate shares personal stories from her corporate years, including moments where silence ruled entire rooms and employees felt pressure to stay quiet. Her honesty helps listeners feel seen and supported.Ky asks direct questions drawn from conversations listeners often raise, including stress responses, communication concerns, and ways to pause before reacting.Listeners gain simple tools for steadying themselves during conflict, including a short grounding practice Kate learned during her recovery period.Kate also discusses her book Unbreakable: How to Thrive Under Fear-Based Leaders, created for employees searching for stronger workplace support.Learn more about Kate here:Website: https://www.katelowry.comSubstack: https://katelowry.substack.comBook: https://www.katelowry.com/bookPlease remember, Ky shares lived experience and personal views, not clinical guidance. For mental health support, reach out to licensed professionals.Press play and feel supported during your next workday hurdle.
ADHD and addiction often collide. If you want straight talk and practical wins, press play. In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, host Ky sits with keynote speaker and ADHD educator Matt Raekelboom for a candid conversation on recovery, daily structure, culture, and relationships. You will hear a turning point story involving stretching before planned substance use, a sober wake up, and the first steps toward change. They break down simple anchors for focus and mood, including morning light, water before coffee, movement breaks, and clear boundaries. You will leave with encouragement and small actions you can try today. Listen now, then share a takeaway or question to keep the conversation going.Guest links:Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mattraekelboom/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/MattRaekelboomADHD/YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@MattRaekelboomPatreon https://patreon.com/MattRaekelboomDisclaimer: Ky shares lived experience and support. This is not medical advice. Please seek licensed care when needed.
Stuck staring at chores while half-drunk cups multiply? Press play on help you will use today.In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, you hear Ky and award-winning ADHD creator Dani Donovan go straight at procrastination and executive dysfunction. You get a feelings-first map from The Anti-Planner, body doubling tips, and Ky’s favorite cue, “I keep my shoes on.” You also hear why labels like lazy miss the point. As Ky says, “Dani has a gift for turning the chaos of ADHD into moments of clarity and humor and real connection.”Guest linksOfficial Website, Dani Donovan: https://adhddd.comThe Anti-Planner, toolkit and activities: https://anti-planner.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danidonovanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/danidonovan/Why you should listen nowYou leave with one page to try, one timer to set, one win to share. Comment with a task on pause, or a small step you took during the episode.DisclaimerKy is not a licensed mental health professional. For diagnosis or treatment, seek support from a qualified clinician.
What will people say about you when you're gone? Are you living like it matters? In this episode, Rabbi Daniel Cohen helps you answer those questions.Ky sits down with Rabbi Cohen to explore how to build a life of meaning through small, intentional acts. They talk about what it means to live your eulogy now, how to realign your daily habits with your soul, and how shame can push you forward instead of holding you back. You’ll also learn about Elijah Moments and how to spot them in your own life.If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, this conversation gives you permission to pause, reset, and remember who you are, and who you want to be.Want more from Rabbi Daniel Cohen? Visit https://www.rabbidanielcohen.comFollow him on X: https://twitter.com/RabbiDaniFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rabbi-Daniel-Cohen-525771227471997LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rabbi-daniel-cohen-9894baaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqZNloq678dJdPkVRPC1MkwListen, follow, and leave a review to support The Vibe With Ky Podcast. Your story matters here.
Feeling stuck in survival mode? Therapist Chelsie Maccarone explains how Traditional Chinese Medicine helped her find calm, clarity, and hormonal balance.In this episode, Ky sits down with licensed therapist and holistic educator Chelsie Maccarone to talk about the emotional side of ADHD, anxiety, and burnout. Chelsie shares how her own journey, through high-functioning depression and years of talk therapy, led her to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She breaks down how TCM approaches like food energetics, organ-emotion theory, and nervous system regulation helped her heal and now shape the work she does with clients.Whether you're constantly tired, emotionally exhausted, or struggling to set boundaries, this conversation offers practical, body-based tools to support your healing. You’ll walk away feeling seen, supported, and more connected to your own body’s wisdom.Learn more about Chelsie:Website: https://www.healthymindsandmore.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/healthy_chelsiemFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChelsieMMaccaroneHMMReady to stop surviving and start feeling better? Hit play and let’s talk about it.
You’ve heard of eye movement therapy — but have you ever heard of Cognomovement? This conversation might change how you think about mind-body connection.In this episode, I sit down with Bill McKenna, the creator of Cognomovement, a technique that claims to help with emotional processing, trauma, and stuck patterns, all using targeted movement, sensory input, and awareness. I’m not here to tell you what to believe. I’m here to ask questions. Because if there’s a method people are talking about, I want to understand what it is, where it comes from, and how it works.Bill explains how the technique works, what a session looks like, and why some people say it’s helped them in ways traditional approaches haven’t. Whether you’re skeptical, curious, or both, this episode keeps it honest and real, no fluff.Learn more about Cognomovement:Website: https://www.cognomovement.comInstagram: @cognomovementTikTok: @cognomovementLike what you hear? Follow, review, and leave a comment to share your thoughts or questions.
What happens when a family builds their entire life around untreated OCD? In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, Ky talks with author Lauren Henry Brehm about her book The French Court: Essays from One Family’s Legacy of Mental Illness.Lauren shares how her grandmother’s compulsions shaped three generations, why silence became the family rule, and how writing gave her the courage to tell the truth. She opens up about living with depression, suicidal ideation, and receiving an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis late in life. Her story shows the cost of untreated mental illness and the hope that comes with compassion.This conversation will make you reflect on your own family story and remind you that healing is a process worth walking.Learn more about Lauren and get her book here: https://a.co/d/17XaFtJVisit Ky’s website: https://thevibewithky.com
What if the ADHD brain didn’t need to be fixed, just heard differently? Ghiya Rushidat is building music that does exactly that.In this episode, I sit down with composer Ghiya Rushidat, creator of Chasing Dopamine, a new album designed to soothe, energize, and support neurodivergent minds. We talk about why silence matters in film scores, how sound can regulate overstimulated nervous systems, and what it means to “chase dopamine” as an adult with ADHD. Ghiya also shares why she stopped masking, how she’s healing through music, and what inspired her upcoming platform My Instant Zen.This conversation is full of laughs, honesty, and real talk about ADHD, identity, and sound as support. If your brain feels “too much” or “not enough,” this one’s for you.🎧 Listen to Chasing Dopamine:SpotifyApple Music: 💬 Share your ADHD wins, questions, or thoughts at thevibewithky.com. And if this episode hit home, leave a rating or review, it helps others find their vibe.As always, my friends, much love and good vibes.
Ever feel like you go from calm to “why am I so mad right now?” in seconds? You are not alone.In this solo episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, I unpack why people with ADHD get frustrated so quickly and share five tools that help me keep those moments from taking over my day.We talk about how ADHD affects emotional regulation, why our brain’s “pause button” sometimes goes missing, and the common triggers that can turn a small inconvenience into a big reaction. I walk you through my personal framework for handling frustration, including a “Frustration Exit Plan” born from a spilled iced coffee, and how to spot your own patterns so you can prepare ahead of time.If ADHD frustration has ever left you drained or guilty, this episode will give you practical ideas you can try today and the reassurance that you are not broken.Tune in and see which tool might be your new go-to.
Ever wondered what “Autism masking” really means and how it impacts everyday life?In this episode, I sit down with Kieran Rose, also known as The Autistic Advocate, to break down the truth about masking, burnout, and living authentically as an Autistic adult.We dig into the difference between survival masking and projecting acceptability, the toll masking takes on mental health, and how it shapes identity over time. Kieran shares personal experiences, research-backed insight, and actionable ideas for unmasking in safe, supportive ways. We also touch on late diagnosis, the connection between ADHD and Autism, and why changing public perceptions matters.If you have ever felt like you had to perform just to fit in, this conversation will hit home. Listen in for validation, understanding, and a reminder that your authentic self is worth showing up for.Learn more about Kieran Rose:Website: https://theautisticadvocate.comJoin the Facebook group Autism Late Diagnosis/Self-Identification Support and Education: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1DYa81r51s/
What happens when you’re parenting a neurodivergent child… and realize you might be neurodivergent too?In this week’s episode, I sit down with Rozelle Gipson, a late-diagnosed ADHD mom, mental health advocate, and future licensed counselor who shares her powerful story of navigating diagnosis, chaos, and self-acceptance at 37.We talk about what ADHD looks like at 40, how the signs showed up in her daughter before she saw them in herself, and the emotional weight of trying to hold everything together without the right tools. Rozelle opens up about the grief that followed her diagnosis, her experience with therapy, and the beauty of finally feeling seen.If you’ve ever struggled to juggle parenting, your mental health, and just being a human, this episode will hit home.Tune in to hear how Rozelle learned to live with her brain, not against it.
What if the reason you feel burned out and disconnected as a leader isn’t because you’re doing it wrong, but because you’re leading from fear, not purpose?In this episode, I’m joined by leadership coach Lindsay Yellin to explore what it really means to lead from the inside out.We dive deep into the mental and emotional side of leadership, especially for high achievers who look successful on the outside but feel misaligned on the inside. Lindsay shares her journey from advertising VP before 30 to helping people lead with clarity, connection, and values. We talk about burnout, self-worth, the pressure to perform, and the courage it takes to slow down and ask, “Is this still working for me?”Whether you’re managing a team or just trying to manage your own life, this conversation will give you the permission and perspective to lead yourself differently.Ready to stop performing leadership and actually feel like a leader? Hit play.Follow Lindsay on Instagram: https://instagram.com/lindsayyellinSubscribe to her newsletter: https://yellingroundsforgrowth.myflodesk.com/groundsforgrowthLearn more about her work: https://yellencoaching.com
What happens when a major publication questions whether ADHD is even real? I had a lot of thoughts. And I’m sharing all of them in this solo episode.In this episode, I react to the New York Times Magazine article titled “Have We Been Thinking About ADHD All Wrong?” by Paul Tough, and what it got right, what it missed, and why it matters.If you’ve ever felt dismissed or doubted in your ADHD journey, this one’s for you. I walk through the article’s boldest claims: from questioning ADHD as a medical diagnosis, to the rise in adult diagnoses, to the effectiveness of medication. I share my lived experience, challenge the oversimplified narrative, and spotlight the real people who rely on support systems that actually work.You’ll hear some frustration, but also some hope. Because even when the conversation gets messy, it’s worth having.Can we rethink ADHD without erasing the people it affects? Let’s talk about it.Explore more from The Vibe With Ky:Podcast: https://thevibewithky.com/podcastBlog: https://thevibewithky.com/blogDigital Downloads: https://thevibewithky.com/digital-books/Mental Health Resources: https://thevibewithky.com/mental-health-resources-hubInstagram: https://instagram.com/thevibewithkyTikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thevibewithkyFacebook: https://facebook.com/thevibewithky
When life feels overwhelming, is it still possible to find joy? Dr. Kryss Shane says yes, and it might be simpler than you think.This episode is for anyone navigating ADHD, anxiety, or emotional burnout who’s craving real, lasting joy without the guilt.Ky sits down with author, educator, and mental health advocate Dr. Kryss Shane to talk about what it means to embrace joy as part of healing. They explore how ADHD affects our ability to rest and recharge, how joy can exist even in hard moments, and why small rituals like “dopamine dressing” or watching The Golden Girls can be powerful acts of resistance.Together, they share stories, laughs, and real-life strategies for giving yourself permission to feel good, even when it feels undeserved.If you’ve ever thought “I should be doing more” or felt guilty for enjoying the moment, this one’s for you.Learn more about Dr. Kryss Shane and her work:Official Website: https://www.thisiskryss.com/Follow Kryss on Instagram: http://instagram.com/thisiskryss
Ever stop mid-scroll and think, “Wait… do I have ADHD?” You’re not alone, and this episode breaks down exactly what to do next.In this solo episode, Ky shares how to get tested for ADHD as an adult, step by step, without the confusion and overwhelm.You’ll learn what ADHD testing actually involves, how long it takes, who can diagnose you, and what to do if you don’t have insurance or a big budget. Ky also talks honestly about the emotional aftermath of getting diagnosed later in life, everything from grief and relief to frustration and self-compassion.He explores different testing options, from primary care doctors and therapists to online platforms like ADHD Online and Done. If you’ve ever felt like your symptoms were missed, misunderstood, or dismissed, this one’s for you.Thinking about taking that first step? Press play and find out what testing looks like, what it costs, and how to advocate for yourself with confidence.Shimmer ADHD Coaching - Visit Shimmer and get $75 OFF with the code: VIBEWITHKYNavigating ADHD & Adulthood GuidebookDONE. - Special ADHD care made for adults with ADHD.ADHD Online - Expert Mental Health CareCHADD - Empowering people affected by ADHD.Human Health - Track symptoms and medications.For more from Ky, visit TheVibeWithKy.com.
Feeling burned out even when things look good on paper? You’re not alone—and it doesn’t have to stay that way.In this episode, we’re talking about real healing, internal alignment, and what it means to truly feel peace in a world that pushes constant hustle.Ky is joined by Regena Rosa-Celeste Ozeryansky, also known as The Internal Peace Revolutionist. She’s a bestselling author, speaker, and spiritual strategist helping high achievers stop the burnout cycle and finally feel aligned. Regena shares her personal story of walking away from a high-performing real estate career, what “Hot Girl Summer” means when it’s about emotional wellness, and her favorite tools (yep, 50+ of them) for restoring balance from the inside out.They dive into nervous system resets, breaking free from perfectionism, and how inner peace leads to real-world success. This one is packed with heart, honesty, and practical ways to slow down without giving up.If you’ve been craving more clarity, less chaos, and a reason to exhale—this episode is it.Follow Regena on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/internalpeacerevolutionist/Visit her website: https://www.internalpeacenow.com/Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yogirealestatereg/
Feeling guilty about resting, even when you're burnt out? You’re not alone, and your ADHD brain might be the reason.This episode is for anyone with ADHD who struggles to slow down without spiraling.Ky sits down with ADHD coach and educator Jess DuBose to talk about why rest is so hard for ADHDers, and why the usual advice like “just relax” doesn’t cut it. Jess shares how her new course, Rest Like a Rebel, breaks down the seven types of rest we actually need, especially when our minds won’t stop racing.Together, they unpack the shame around stillness, the myth that productivity equals worth, and what it really means to rest without guilt. Jess brings humor, realness, and powerful tools to help you honor your brain and your body, even on the busiest days.If you’ve ever felt tired but wired, this conversation will make you feel seen, supported, and a little more hopeful.Learn more about Jess and her course:https://jessdubose.com/restFollow Jess on Instagram: https://instagram.com/coachingwithjessFollow Jess on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@coachingwithjessExplore all things Jess: https://jessdubose.com/
Feeling guilty for resting? You’re not alone, and this episode is here to challenge that mindset.In this episode of The Vibe With Ky Podcast, we’re talking about what self-care really means, especially for people juggling stress, burnout, or just everyday life.I’m joined by Dr. Jason Branch, a licensed therapist, professor, speaker, and host of The 3 Parallels Podcast. With over 16 years of experience, Jason helps break down self-care in a way that’s honest, practical, and deeply human. We talk about the difference between coping and healing, why rest feels so hard for some of us, and how to set boundaries without apology.This episode is full of real talk, relatable moments, and powerful takeaways for anyone who’s tired of putting themselves last. If you’ve been feeling stretched thin, this one’s for you.Follow Dr. Jason Branch at http://www.drjbranch.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/dr.jasonbranchPodcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/3parallelspodcast
When you're not part of a community, how do you support it without making it about you? Dr. Kryss Shane has answers we all need to hear.In this episode, we talk about what real allyship looks like, and how to show up for marginalized communities in ways that are actually helpful.Dr. Kryss Shane, known as “America’s Leading LGBT+ Expert” by The New York Times, brings decades of experience in mental health, DEI consulting, and education. We dive into the difference between performative and meaningful allyship, why inclusive spaces still miss the mark, and what to do when you're afraid of saying the wrong thing.We also talk about how joy can fuel activism, how to avoid burnout, and why discomfort is part of the process. This is a warm, honest, and super practical conversation for anyone who wants to do better... for their friends, coworkers, or community.Want to be a better ally, even when it’s hard or messy? This episode is a great place to start.Learn more about Dr. Kryss Shane:https://thisiskryss.comhttps://linkedin.com/in/kryssshaneFollow Dr. Kryss on Instagram: https://instagram.com/kryss.shane
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