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The Executive Function Podcast

The Executive Function Podcast

Written by: Sarah Kesty Brain Tools School
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Helpful, fun, and effective strategies to support everyone's executive function! Learn how to coach yourself, your teen, or your child to manage attention, organize, and plan. We share inspiration for families and individuals with neurodivergence, ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and more. We love what we do and are passionate about helping you thrive!Sarah Kesty, Brain Tools School Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Good Sleep for Neurodivergent Brains, with Dr Melisa Moore Ep 80
    Mar 6 2026

    Hey, team!

    Your executive function relies on being well-rested and getting good sleep. Our brains do their clean up and solidify new learning when we're asleep, and being too tired can mean we struggle with emotional regulation and attention, both of which will impact our executive function!

    To make it more complicated, it takes some executive function to manage sleep routines and bedtimes. And here's the rub: sleep problems are very common for neurodivergent brains. On this episode, the amazing Dr Melisa Moore shares success stories, humor, and research-backed tips to help with sleep.
    Melisa's book, The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids, is out now! Check out the links below.





    More about wonderful Melisa Moore:

    https://www.drmelisamoore.com/

    https://www.instagram.com/drmelisamoore

    https://www.drmelisamoore.com/book

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A-USo9Oyv0E&t=1s


    PS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at ⁠Solution Tree ⁠or on ⁠Amazon⁠.

    I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, ⁠reach out⁠! Sarah at sarahkesty.com. #ExecutiveFunction, #Sleep, #Neurodivergent, #Neurodiverse, #autism, #ADHD, #parenting, #exhaustion

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    40 mins
  • Brain Health and Executive Function with Dr Majid Fotuhi Ep 79
    Mar 2 2026

    Team,

    Our brains are, like, kind of a big deal. Since they don't come with owner's manuals, we may need a little help keeping them healthy and functioning well. That's where Dr Fotuhi comes in . He's spent decades learning about the brain, helping others change their brain health and, in turn, their lives. In this episode, we dive into easy(ish) ways to adjust your habits for a healthier brain. I hope you love it!


    All my love,

    Sarah

    PS

    My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at ⁠Solution Tree ⁠or on ⁠Amazon⁠.

    I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, ⁠reach out⁠! Sarah at sarahkesty.com.

    Meet Dr. Majid Fotuhi , who earned his PhD in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in 1992 and his Medical Degree from Harvard Medical School in 1997. Currently, he serves as an adjunct professor at the Mind/Brain Institute at Johns Hopkins University, while also teaching at George Washington University and Harvard Medical School. With 37 years of experience in teaching, clinical practice, and neuroscience research, Dr. Fotuhi has pioneered a multidisciplinary approach to enhancing brain vitality and cognitive performance at any age. His groundbreaking “Brain Fitness Program” combines a comprehensive baseline “Brain Portfolio” assessment with 12 bi-weekly brain training sessions. This program targets lifestyle optimization and cognitive stimulation to improve memory, focus, and overall brain health. Dr. Fotuhi’s program has delivered measurable success for patients dealing with memory loss due to aging, concussions, and ADHD, as documented in several peer-reviewed journals. He is also the author of three books, including the highly acclaimed Boost Your Brain: The New Art and Science Behind Enhanced Brain Performance.

    https://drfotuhi.com/

    https://drfotuhi.com/pre-order/ Get The Invincible Brain here

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    42 mins
  • The Executive Function of Parenting Neurodivergent Kids: Debbie Reber from Tilt Parenting Ep 78
    Feb 22 2026

    Hello my team!

    I can't wait for you to hear from Debbie Reber! She lives and breathes strategies for parenting neurodivergent kids, based on her life and her experience supporting families for decades. She is brave, smart, and hopeful, sharing her stories and hard-won perspectives. I loved hearing her talk about the milestones we fret about, giving us permission to honor all of the paces of development. Let me know what you think!

    All my love,

    Sarah


    Connect with Debbie:

    Tilt Parenting: https://tiltparenting.com

    Differently Wired Club: https://tiltparenting.com/club

    Facebook: https://facebook.com/tiltparenting

    Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tiltparenting

    YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fulltiltparenting/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahreber/

    Author website: https://www.debbiereber.com


    More about Debbie: Debbie Reber, MA, is a parenting activist, author of Differently Wired, and founder of Tilt Parenting, a top resource for families raising neurodivergent kids. Through her Full-Tilt Parenting podcast (9M+ downloads), bestselling books, and speaking, Debbie champions a strengths-based, inclusive approach to parenting. A three-time TEDx speaker and certified Positive Discipline trainer, her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and on NewsNation. Debbie lives in the Netherlands with her husband and two cats, while her neurodivergent young adult attends university in Scotland.PS My book is out in the wild, and it's changing lives! Order Growing Executive Function at ⁠Solution Tree ⁠ or on ⁠Amazon⁠.

    I'm also training educators and organizations across this beautiful globe, and we're finding improving executive function is game-changing! If that sounds like what your school or organization needs, ⁠reach out⁠! Sarah at sarahkesty.com.

    #adhd, #neurodivergent, #neurodivergence, #tdah, #parenting, #add, #autism, #autismo, #2e, #gifted, #parent, #TiltParenting, #ExecutiveFunction

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    37 mins
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