The Way Forward - A Kindness Mission

In this episode, we welcome Cynthia Hammer, MSW, author of Living with Inattentive ADHD and founder of the Inattentive ADHD Coalition and ADD Resources, to talk about why so many girls with ADHD are missed and what parents, teachers, and families can do to help them get assessed earlier.Cynthia was diagnosed with inattentive ADHD at age 49. She shares what led her to focus on girls through her project, Find the ADHD Girls, and why the goal is to identify girls by around age 8. We walk through the free Find the ADHD Girls checklist, which covers 10 areas, from inattentiveness and forgetfulness to emotional dysregulation, sensory sensitivities, and trouble sleeping. Parents can print the results and bring them to their child's pediatrician, and anyone can fill it out, including teachers, grandparents, aunts, and uncles.We also talk about masking and the stress it causes when children feel they have to hide who they are, why early diagnosis matters, including the link to anxiety and depression, and why parents need to be kind to themselves, too. Cynthia also shares a save-the-date for her free Summit on Girls with ADHD on May 12 and 13, 2027.This conversation is a reminder that every child deserves to be seen, and that noticing the small signs can make a big difference.Join the Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign, a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide resources and support for families who need it most!Visit:hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.comResources:Find the ADHD Girlshttps://www.findtheadhdgirls.orgFree Find the ADHD Girls checklisthttps://www.findtheadhdgirls.org/checklist-formFree parenting booklet for a young daughter with ADHD (30+ pages), available October 25 to October 31:https://www.findtheadhdgirls.org/store/parent-bookletSelect "Individual" for license type and enter code PARENTFREE26 at checkout.Inattentive ADHD Coalitionhttps://www.iadhd.orgLearn more about Anthony's Way – The Road to Kindness:anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.Have you noticed signs of ADHD in a girl in your life that were easy to miss?We'd love to hear your experiences and what topics you'd like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps others feel less alone.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and this episode of The Way Forward – A Kindness Mission focuses on a conversation that can help save lives.Tony and Cassi Bellezza are joined by Keri Hill, staff Chaplain for Asheville Buncombe Community Christian Ministries (ABCCM), to discuss QPR Suicide Prevention Training and how everyday people can learn to recognize warning signs, start difficult conversations and help connect someone in crisis with support.QPR stands for Question, Persuade and Refer — three simple steps that can give people the confidence and tools to respond when someone may be struggling.In this episode, Keri shares:• How her personal and professional journey led her to suicide prevention work• What QPR training is and how it works• Who can benefit from QPR training• Common misconceptions surrounding suicide prevention• The connection between ADHD, mental health and supporting young people• Why kindness, listening and human connection matter• How each of us can play a role in helping someone who may be strugglingCONTENT NOTE: This episode includes discussion of suicide and suicide prevention. Please take care while listening. If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 to connect with the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the U.S. Learn more about QPR training:https://harrelsoncenter.org/event/qpr-for-suicide-prevention-3 Learn more about QPR Institute:https://qprinstitute.com/about-qpr Learn more about ABCCM:https://www.abccm.org/ Learn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:https://anthonysroadtokindness.com Join our Million Orange Hearts of Kindness movement:https://hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.comAnthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness was created in memory of Anthony Bellezza with a mission to help children and teens with ADHD thrive. Since launching in October 2023, Anthony’s Way has helped more than 130 families access support and is now directly sponsoring children and teens with financial assistance.If this conversation helped you, please share it with someone who may need to hear it and subscribe to our channel as we continue bringing together leaders in ADHD, mental health, advocacy and care.And remember our family motto:TODAY IS THE BEST DAY OF YOUR LIFE & TOMORROW WILL BE EVEN BETTER!LIFE IS BETTER WITH YOU! Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

As we recognize Children's Awareness Month, Derek and Aleka share how their journey parenting a son with ADHD inspired them to create Thinklete — a mentorship program designed to help young athletes build confidence, resilience, emotional regulation skills, and a strong mindset both on and off the field.Together, we discuss the unique challenges many children with ADHD face in sports, the role coaches and parents play in supporting neurodivergent athletes, and why helping children understand that their differences can be their greatest strengths is so important.We also explore how sports can become a powerful vehicle for growth, confidence, self-belief, and connection when children are given the right tools and support.This conversation is filled with practical insights, encouragement, and hope for parents, coaches, educators, and anyone passionate about helping children reach their full potential.We are also excited to share that Anthony's Way – The Road to Kindness is partnering with Thinklete to provide additional resources and support opportunities for the children and families we serve through our Comprehensive Care Roadmap.Come join our Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign — a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide life-changing resources for families who need them most.Visit:hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.comResources:Thinklete: thinklete.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/thinklete_/Podcast: open.spotify.com/show/6Learn more about Anthony's Way – The Road to Kindness:anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.In this episode, we welcome Kelley Jensen, Chief Marketing Officer at Brain Performance Technologies and co-host of the Refrigerator Moms podcast.During Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore ADHD, autism, anxiety, OCD, and the growing conversation around noninvasive brain stimulation therapies. Kelley shares her personal journey as a mother searching for answers for her son with autism and how that experience ultimately led her into this work.We also discuss common misconceptions surrounding brain stimulation, how these therapies may support individuals with ADHD and related comorbidities, and why kindness, advocacy, and support are so important for families navigating mental health challenges.This conversation is a reminder that awareness, compassion, and understanding can help families feel less alone and create meaningful change in the lives of others.This month, we also launched the Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign — a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide resources and support for families who need it most.Visit:hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.comResources:Brain Performance Technologies:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brainperformancetech/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Brain-Performance-Technologies-100090715534720/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrainPerformanceTechnologiesTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@alphabraintechsRefrigerator Moms:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/refrigeratormoms/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/refrigeratormomsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRefrigeratorMomsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@refrigeratormoms“Start Me Up” — a comprehensive paper outlining the history, research, protocols, insurance coverage, and common questions surrounding Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), including why many people may not yet be familiar with these therapies. The paper also includes additional citations and resources for further research.Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) — an accelerated TMS protocol developed at Stanford University and licensed by Magnus Medical. Research surrounding SAINT has shown promising outcomes, particularly related to severe depression and suicidal ideation.Learn more: https://www.magnusmedical.com/depression-therapy/ADHD & TMS Research Review — a published review examining the growing research surrounding TMS and ADHD: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11743978/?utm_source=chatgpt.com#brb370246-sec-0240PTSD & MeRT Research — an EEG-guided version of TMS known as MeRT is currently being studied for PTSD and related conditions:https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT02990793?tab=study&utm_source=chatgpt.com#more-informationWave Neuroscience FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for MeRT:https://www.waveneuro.com/media-posts/wave-neuro-receives-fda-breakthrough-device-designation-for-mert?utm_source=chatgpt.comLearn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness: anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.Our role with this podcast is to bring you conversations with leaders in the ADHD and mental health space while sharing information, perspectives, and alternatives that may help individuals and families on their journey. We do not endorse or recommend specific treatments or medications, as every family’s path and decisions are unique.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.Today, we launch something bigger than a campaign.One Million Orange Hearts of Kindness is a movement created to remind families navigating ADHD that they are seen, supported, and never alone.Right now, too many children and families are struggling in silence, searching for answers, support, and hope. We believe kindness can change that.For just $5, you can dedicate an Orange Heart with your own message of kindness and become part of a mission to spread compassion, raise awareness, and create real impact. Our goal is simple: One Million Orange Hearts. One Million acts of kindness.Most importantly, 100% of donations go directly to children and families in need of life-changing support who may not otherwise have access to care, guidance, and resources.One heart may seem small. But one million hearts can change lives.This is your chance to be part of something meaningful from the very beginning.Join the movement. Share kindness. Make an impact.Dedicate your Orange Heart today: hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.comSupport the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore resilience, trauma-informed care, mental health awareness, and the importance of building supportive communities. J’vanete shares her personal and professional journey, the mission behind resiliency training, and why these conversations matter now more than ever.We also discuss how resilience skills can help children, families, educators, and entire communities better navigate stress, adversity, ADHD, and other neurodivergent challenges.This conversation is a reminder that kindness, compassion, and connection can create meaningful change in the lives of others.This month, we are launched the Million Orange Hearts of Kindness Campaign — a movement centered around unity, compassion, and support for children and families navigating ADHD. For just $5, you can purchase a virtual orange heart, leave a kind message, and help provide resources and support for families who need it most!Visit:hearts.anthonysroadtokindness.comResources:New Hanover County Resiliency Task Forcewww.nhcbouncesback.orgLearn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness:anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.What does resilience mean to you, and what helps you keep moving forward during difficult seasons?We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps others feel less alone.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.In this episode, we welcome Susanna Peace Lovell, an advocate for disability families, speaker, author, certified life coach, and co-host of the Brave Together podcast, who is dedicated to supporting children and families navigating autism, ADHD, and other neurodivergent challenges.In recognition of Mother’s Day and Mental Health Awareness Month, we explore caregiving, advocacy, and the emotional journey of raising a child with complex needs. Susanna shares her personal story, what led her to this work, and how her experiences shaped her mission to support and empower other families.We also discuss her books, including Your True Self Is Enough and her contribution to Suddenly Brave Together, along with her work supporting mothers through coaching, community, and the Brave Together podcast. Susanna shares insights on resilience, identity, and the importance of connection, along with how practices like mindfulness and Reiki can support overall wellbeing.This conversation is a reminder that no parent is alone, every journey is unique, and support, understanding, and kindness can make a lasting impact.Resourcessusannapeacelovell.comYour True Self Is EnoughBrave Together PodcastInstaGramLearn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindnesswww.anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.What has helped you navigate the challenges and joys of parenting?Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.In this episode, we welcome Lisa Richer, a Neurodivergent Success Partner, author, speaker, and founder of Journey2Bloom, who helps children, families, and professionals move from feeling overwhelmed to feeling empowered.Closing out Neurodiversity Awareness and Acceptance Month, we explore ADHD, advocacy, kindness, and how families can better support children by recognizing their unique strengths and needs. Lisa shares her personal journey, what led her to this work, and how her experiences shaped a mission centered on helping neurodivergent children thrive.We also discuss Lisa’s work through Journey2Bloom, where she supports families through coaching, school advocacy, workshops, and practical tools that help parents navigate challenges with greater confidence and clarity. Lisa shares insights from her 3C Journey Map — Clarity, Confidence, and Courage — and explains how stronger connections, trust, and persistence can create lasting progress for children.This conversation is a reminder that every child learns differently, every family deserves support, and kindness can open doors to confidence, growth, and success.Resources:https://journey2bloom.comhttps://www.facebook.com/journey2bloomConfident You: The Raw ConversationsLearn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindnesswww.anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.What has helped your child recognize their strengths and build confidence?We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

Presented by Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindness.In this episode, we welcome Veronica Moya, a children’s wellness expert, author, and meditation teacher who helps children and families build emotional resilience, confidence, and inner connection.During Neurodiversity Awareness and Acceptance Month, we explore ADHD, mindfulness, kindness, and how families can better support children by recognizing their unique strengths. Veronica shares her personal journey, what led her to this work, and practical tools that help children manage emotions, build self-trust, and feel more empowered in their daily lives.We also discuss her work through Mindful V, including private coaching, school programs, and mindfulness resources designed to help young people thrive. Veronica also shares insights from her books, including Goom Has a Happy Place, which helps children navigate difficult feelings like fear, sadness, and overwhelm.This conversation is a reminder that every child has gifts, every child deserves understanding, and small acts of kindness can create lasting change.Resourceswww.youtube.com/@VeronicaMoyaIG: @VeronicaMoyaCoachveronicamoya.comLearn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindnesswww.anthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.What tools or approaches have helped your child build confidence and emotional resilience?We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Gretchen Hunter, we focus on practical tools that help children with ADHD navigate everyday challenges.We break down Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), emotional regulation, and Collaborative Problem Solving (CPS) in a way that is simple, relatable, and easy for families to apply at home. Dr. Hunter shares how these approaches help children better understand their thoughts, manage emotions, and work through challenges with confidence.We also explore what these strategies look like in real life, how often they are used, and how parents can begin incorporating them into daily routines.This conversation continues during Neurodiversity Celebration Week, a time dedicated to increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of neurological differences including ADHD, autism, and dyslexia.ResourcesChild & Family Developmentchildandfamilydevelopment.comLearn more about Anthony’s Way – The Road to Kindnessanthonysroadtokindness.comIf this conversation resonated with you, please like, subscribe, and share to help spread awareness, understanding, and kindness.What is one strategy that has helped your child manage emotions or problem solve?We’d love to hear your experiences and what topics you’d like us to cover in future conversations. Sharing your story helps other families feel less alone.Support the showDISCLAIMER Anthony’s Way - The Road to Kindness does not endorse products, services, publications, medications, or treatments, including those advertised in any of our publications, webinars or podcasts.