287. Michael McLeod | The Executive Function Playbook: Building Independence in Kids with ADHD

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Michael McLeod, author of The Executive Function Playbook: Building Independence in Kids with ADHDMichael is the founder of GrowNOW ADHD, a Philadelphia-based organization that provides coaching and training for children, teens, and parents navigating ADHD and executive function challenges. Through years of work as a speech-language pathologist and executive function specialist, Michael developed the GrowNOW Internal Skills Model, a framework focused on building the internal skills kids need to develop independence, resilience, and long-term success.In this episode, you’ll learn why ADHD is widely misunderstood, why executive function skills are actually the greatest predictor of success in life, and how modern technology and screen exposure may be making the challenges facing today’s kids even harder. We also talk about what parents can do to help their children develop self-regulation, motivation, and independence in a world full of distractions.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Michael McLeodTo Learn More about Michael McLeod and buy his book visit: The Book:https://a.co/d/0e7nvfKOWebsite/Socials:https://www.grownowadhd.com/https://www.instagram.com/grownowadhd/

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Benjamin Granger.Ben is the Chief Workplace Psychologist at Qualtrics and has spent more than fifteen years helping organizations understand what truly drives employee experience, engagement, and performance. He’s worked with hundreds of global companies to design and optimize workplace programs that improve how people work and lead. His research has been featured in major outlets like CNBC, Forbes, and The Wall Street Journal, and he holds a doctorate in Industrial Organizational Psychology from the University of South Florida./In this episode, you’ll learn what most companies misunderstand about employee engagement, why traditional workplace surveys often miss the real problems, and how leaders can design work environments that actually motivate people instead of draining them.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Benjamin Granger.To Learn More about  Dr. Benjamin Granger and buy his books visit: The Book:https://a.co/d/0cYisSWV Website/Socials:benjamingranger.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-granger-7147991b

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Nir Eyal, author of Beyond Belief.Nir is a globally recognized authority on behavior change and human potential. He’s a former lecturer at the Stanford Graduate School of Business and the bestselling author of Hooked, Indistractable, and now Beyond Belief, with more than one million copies sold in over 30 languages. As an entrepreneur, he has founded and sold multiple companies and now advises organizations around the world on how to apply behavior design to improve performance, focus, and decision-making.In this episode, you’ll learn why knowledge alone isn’t enough to create lasting change, how your beliefs shape what you see, feel, and do, and practical ways to identify and replace the limiting beliefs that might be holding you back from reaching your full potential.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Nir Eyal.To Learn More about Nir Eyal  and buy his books visit: https://a.co/d/0dP56lWOhttps://www.nirandfar.com/https://www.instagram.com/neyal99/https://www.youtube.com/user/nirandfarhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nireyal/https://twitter.com/nireyalhttps://www.facebook.com/nireyal/

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Connie Bennett, author of I Blew My Diet, Now What?Connie is a former carbs-addicted journalist, bestselling author, and health and life coach. She’s also the author of Sugar Shock and Beyond Sugar Shock, and in this conversation she vulnerably shares how — after more than a decade of eating clean — she relapsed hard on carbs, gained 21 pounds, developed insulin resistance, and felt deep shame… despite being the expert who “should’ve known better.” Instead of spiraling, Connie spent seven years diving into the research to understand why so many of us fall off track and how to Bounce Back Boldly.In this episode, you’ll learn a powerful way to use affirmations so they actually stick, why willpower isn’t enough and what to do instead, and how to reset your identity and habits even if you feel like you’ve already “failed” your New Year’s resolution.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Connie Bennett.To Learn More about Connie Bennett and buy her books visit: The Books: https://a.co/d/0c9mf4ObWebsite/Socials:https://connieb.com/https://www.facebook.com/ConnieBennett/https://www.instagram.com/conniebennettauthorhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/conniebennett

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview D.M. (Drew) Christensen, author of MBA: Discover the Truth About Leadership.Drew is an entrepreneur and corporate leader who has spent years inside large organizations observing a surprising reality of modern business: confidence, credentials, and presentation often outperform real competence. Through his writing, he blends satire with sharp analysis to challenge many of the assumptions people make about leadership, higher education, and professional success.In this episode, you’ll learn why degrees and credentials don’t always translate into real-world capability, how modern organizations often reward confidence over competence, and why independent thinking may be the most valuable leadership skill you can develop in today’s business environment.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Drew Christensen.To Learn More about D.M. Christensen and buy his books visit: The Books: https://a.co/d/04lobVa6

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Izzy Justice, author of many books including his newest Life Explained: Chasing 10 Hertz.Dr. Izzy is a sports neuroscientist and executive performance coach, and he’s currently the Chief Neuroscience Officer at Neuro580. He’s also the founder of Neuro580Gives, a nonprofit focused on mental wellness for underserved youth and the adults who support them, especially teachers and coaches. Over the years, he’s advised elite athletes across multiple sports, helping them perform at the highest levels, including major championship wins and Olympic medals.In this episode, you’ll learn why your best and worst performances are usually separated by the “crowd noise” in your brain, not talent, what it actually means to get to 10 Hertz and why that brain state unlocks calm, focus, and execution under pressure, and how to rewrite the ending of past failures so they stop hijacking you in the moments that matter most.Enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Izzy Justice.To Learn More about Dr. Izzy and buy his books visit: The Books: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Explained-Chasing-Izzy-Justice/dp/1965480373Website/Socials:https://drizzyjustice.com/https://www.instagram.com/dr.izzyjustice/https://twitter.com/izzyjusticehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/izzyjustice/https://www.youtube.com/@neuro580____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Gary Daly, author of Built By Lessons: Turn YOUR Challenges into Triumphs.Gary is a tech sales professional, coach, and lifelong learner who’s built his career across Australia, the UK, Ireland, and the UAE. Over the past decade, he’s grown through multiple roles in the corporate world while staying deeply committed to personal development, public speaking, and mentoring younger professionals. Along the way, he’s learned how to turn uncertainty, anxiety, and career pressure into momentum.In this episode, you’ll learn how Gary used a low point at 23 to completely reset his direction,and start building a life on purpose, why finding “destiny helpers” can accelerate your growth faster than talent alone, and how to take massive action even if you’re naturally anxious, introverted, or an overthinker. Please enjoy this incredible conversation with Gary Daly.To Learn More about Gary and buy his books visit: The Book: https://www.amazon.com/Built-Lessons-Turn-Challenges-Triumphs-ebook/dp/B0DW4KG761?ref_=ast_author_mpbWebsite/Socials:https://x.com/gazzadalyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/garydalysales/www.youtube.com/@builtbylessons____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:29 Gary’s experience with Wim Hof6:18 His journey into self-improvement15:16 Stepping away from alcohol18:32 Writing about turning your challenges into triumphs22:12 “The opposite of your pattern is your solution” (& lessons on public speaking)25:43 How to set massive goals & take massive action28:14 The value of life-coaching30:41 The impact of Gary’s book37:04 Naval Ravikant’s lessons

The World’s #1 Personal Development Book Podcast!  In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Karen Mayer Cunningham, author of The Epic IEP: A Powerful Playbook for Parents, Educators, and Advocates Navigating the Special Education Process.Karen is a nationally recognized special education advocate, speaker, and mediator with nearly three decades of experience at the IEP and 504 table. Known as The Special Education Boss®, she’s helped families and school teams all over the country navigate IDEA, Section 504, and disability law so kids with exceptionalities get the services and support they deserve.In this episode, you’ll learn why special education, when delivered with fidelity, can change a child’s entire future, how to walk into IEP meetings informed and prepared instead of overwhelmed and outnumbered, and practical ways parents and educators can work together—rather than against each other—to create truly “epic” IEPs that set kids up to thrive.We hope enjoy this incredible conversation with Karen Mayer Cunningham.To Learn More about Karen and buy her book visit: The Book: https://a.co/d/atoeF7gWebsite/Socials: https://www.instagram.com/specialeducationboss/https://specialeducationacademy.com/https://www.youtube.com/c/SpecialEducationAcademyhttps://www.facebook.com/specialeducationacademyhttps://tiktok.com/@specialeducationboss____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Kary Oberbrunner, author of more than a dozen books including You Are An IP CompanyKary is a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, award-winning novelist, screenwriter, and inventor. As CEO of Igniting Souls and Instant IP, he helps authors, entrepreneurs, and influencers publish, protect, and promote their intellectual property and turn it into 18 streams of income. Once a young man who battled stuttering, depression, and self-injury, today he’s a transformational leader whose work has been featured in Entrepreneur, Forbes, CBS, Fox News, Yahoo, and more.In this episode, you’ll learn why your ideas are more vulnerable than ever in the age of AI, how to turn your books, frameworks, and signature phrases into real IP assets, and the simple “smartphone to smart contract in 60 seconds” process Kary created so you never get locked out of your own ideas again.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Kary Oberbrunner.To Learn More about Kary and buy his books visit: The Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B001JSJJY0/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=ba37f22b-9108-4b93-9c12-78004ed96bdb&ccs_id=23351f2a-a3c4-45eb-9c5d-2e4495e0430dWebsite/Socials: https://ignitingsouls.com/apply/https://www.linkedin.com/in/karyoberbrunnerhttps://www.youtube.com/user/KaryOberbrunnerhttps://www.facebook.com/karyoberbrunnerauthor/https://www.instagram.com/kary.oberbrunner/____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!

In today’s episode, we have the pleasure to interview Dr. Aaron Hartman, author of Uncurable: From Hopeless Diagnosis to Defying All OddsAaron Hartman MD is a triple board-certified physician in Family Medicine, Integrative Medicine, and Anti-Aging/Regenerative/Metabolic Medicine. He’s the founder of Richmond Integrative & Functional Medicine, a clinical researcher, a former Air Force Major, and a doctor whose entire approach to medicine was transformed after adopting his daughter, Anna — a moment that pushed him to challenge the limits of conventional healthcare and pursue root-cause medicine with uncommon intensity.In this episode, you’ll learn why the medical system’s blind spots can send patients down the wrong path, how Dr. Hartman rebuilt his entire medical worldview to help “uncurable” patients heal, and what it actually looks like to take ownership of your health in a world built for speed, prescriptions, and procedures — not curiosity.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Dr. Aaron Hartman.To Learn More about Aaron and buy his book visit:The Book: https://a.co/d/dLUOgZfWebsite/Socials: https://aaronhartmanmd.com/https://richmondfunctionalmedicine.com/https://www.instagram.com/aaronhartmanmd/Chapters: 0:00 Intro1:32 A life-changing encounter7:37 Blindspots Dr.Hartman became aware of in medical care11:46 The silo effect and the threats of narrowing down too much15:18 The role of family doctors in health16:52 The responsibility of choosing (or not) vaccines21:40 Incentives for doctors in this system and the effects of this25:06 Dr. Hartman’s take on bioidentical hormones28:26 Cholesterol’s role in likelihood of diseases34:17 Cardiovascular diseases branch from autoimmune problems37:21 The root of health problems in the modern western world42:55 Finding a doctor that cares____________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!