68 Episodes

  1. Ep 67: Your Mind on Music: The Power of Music in Learning, Life, and Love (ft. Sara and Mort Sherman)

    Published: 6/4/2025
  2. Ep 66: From Overwhelmed to Empowered: 4 Essential Coping Skills Every Teen Needs to Thrive (ft. Dr. Jackie Wolfman)

    Published: 5/21/2025
  3. Ep 65: Migraines & ADHD: How to Cope with the Overlap (ft. Dr. Sarah Cheyette)

    Published: 5/7/2025
  4. Ep 64: Minds in the Making: How Early Executive Function Development Shapes Childhood and Adult Success (ft. Ellen Galinsky & Megan McClelland)

    Published: 4/23/2025
  5. Ep 63: Big Tasks, Tiny Steps: A Procrastinator’s Guide to Getting Stuff Done

    Published: 4/9/2025
  6. Ep 62: Lighthouse Parenting: How to Communicate, Connect, and Guide with Confidence (ft. Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg)

    Published: 3/19/2025
  7. Ep 61: Self Advocacy for Adults: How to Be a Zebra in a World of Horses

    Published: 3/5/2025
  8. Ep 60: The Hidden Impact of Eating Disorders on Brain Health and Executive Function (ft. Dr. Emily Gordon)

    Published: 2/19/2025
  9. Ep 59: The Science of Staying Sharp: Simple Habits to Nurture Your Mind at Any Age (ft. Dr. John Randolph)

    Published: 2/5/2025
  10. Ep 58: Routines Without Rigidity: Your Guide to Building & Sustaining Healthier Habits

    Published: 1/22/2025
  11. Ep 57: Decluttering Your Life: How to Make Space for What Matters (ft. Tidy Dad, Tyler Moore)

    Published: 1/8/2025
  12. Ep 56: Growth Through Trial & Error: Essential Lessons From 20+ Years of Executive Function Coaching (ft. Neal Elliott)

    Published: 12/26/2024
  13. Ep 55: How to Strengthen Relationships Through Communication & Executive Function (ft. Dr. David Helfand)

    Published: 12/11/2024
  14. Ep 54: Self-Regulation Starts with Us: Helping Kids Manage Big Emotions (ft. Nerissa Bauer)

    Published: 11/20/2024
  15. Ep 53: How to Manage Your Time, Energy, and Stress like a Lazy Genius (ft. Kendra Adachi)

    Published: 11/13/2024
  16. Ep 52: Parenting & ADHD: A Personal and Professional Perspective on the Journey (ft. Archie Chimanayi)

    Published: 10/30/2024
  17. Ep 51: Thriving with ADHD: Expert Strategies for the ADHD Brain

    Published: 10/17/2024
  18. Ep 50: How to Plan & Prioritize for the Things You Want (and Need!) to Do

    Published: 10/2/2024
  19. Ep 49: Back to School Tips for Parents: How to Make the Transition Less Stressful

    Published: 8/7/2024
  20. Ep 48: Healing Trauma: How EMDR Therapy is Transforming the Way We Address Traumatic Experiences (ft. Dr. Deborah Korn)

    Published: 7/24/2024

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Focus Forward is a comprehensive guide to improving Executive Functions - the mental skills like time-management, task-initiation, organization, and emotional regulation that allow us to be successful. Whether you're a parent looking to better support your child, or are simply looking to improve your own Executive Function (EF) skills, this podcast is for you. We'll be having guests of all kinds on, including parents who've had success in improving their child's EF challenges, adults who have navigated executive dysfunction, and experts who specialize in treating these types of issues. Focus Forward is an Executive Function Podcast sponsored by Beyond BookSmart.