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The Executive Function Podcast

by Sarah Kesty, Brain Tools School

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Why Gold Stars Backfire: The Science of Rewards with Dr Ozgur Bolat Ep 92

September 18, 2026 · 36 min

Hey, Team! Have you ever tried to motivate yourself or a loved one with a reward only to have the process backfire? There's a ton of research behind that experience, and that's what Dr Ozgur shares with us. This is particularly helpful…
Back to School: Executive Function, Neurodiversity, and the Transition to College with Dr Tara Williams, Ep 91

August 20, 2026 · 35 min

Hey team, Today we learn from Dr. Tara Williams, a tenured chemistry professor and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants> We talk about why the transition from K–12 to college is so challenging—especially for neurodivergent…
Back to School: Managing Humans with Chris Mukibi Ep 90

August 18, 2026 · 40 min

Hey team! Meet my friend Chris Mukibi, a Southern California high school chemistry and AVID teacher, and generally awesome human. We dive into the neuroscience of classroom behavior and the art that is managing humans. We discuss…
Back to School: Mitch Weathers on Executive Function for Every Classroom, Ep 89

August 13, 2026 · 37 min

Hey, team, Mitch Weathers is an educator, author, and speaker who loves executive function almost as much as I do :) On the show, he'll tell us the easy ways he's created to help teachers create systems to support students' executive…
TEFOS 26: Back to school with Seth Perler's Annual Event, Ep 88

August 13, 2026 · 24 min

Hi team, Back to school means lots of things, and it also means The Executive Function Online Summit! TEFOS is this weekend (August 14-17 2026)! The Executive Function Online Summit is hosted by my friend Seth Perler and is my very…

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Life as a Highly Sensitive Person: Strategies and Insight from Dr Judith Orloff Ep 87

May 26, 2026 · 37 min

Team, If you or your loved one is someone who feels everything at level 11, you're not alone, and this episode is for you! The cross over between having executive function needs and having high sensory or emotional sensitivities is…
How to Negotiate for What You Need: tips and tools for ND brains with expert John Richardson Ep 86

May 12, 2026 · 41 min

Hey Team! Whether we realize it or not, we spend a lot of our communication in negotiations: asking for what we need, helping family members do chores or homework, simply working with other humans, we're negotiating a lot. But, as it…
Back at School: solutions for absenteeism with Dr Dennis, Ep 85

April 13, 2026 · 37 min

Hey Team, I remember reading a sentence that changed my brain forever: childhood is the only time we're expected to be good at everything. Think about it. As an adult, you likely engineer your life (at least work life) to avoid things…
Writing, Executive Function, and Life: Sarah Kesty is the GUEST this week, with host Blaise Aguirre Ep 84

April 8, 2026 · 48 min

Hi, Team! We're backwards this week, but not in the "hidden message when you play the track backwards" way. Dr Blaise Aguirre, a guest from episode 63, interviews me! After reading my book, Growing Executive Function, the doctor and author…
Sustainable Stress Strategies with Amy Leneker, Ep 83

March 27, 2026 · 42 min

Hello my team, Stress, am I right? It's ever-present, sometimes overwhelming, and something we just can't avoid...but what if we're framing it wrong? This week's guest, Amy Leneker, tells us about her three step framework for functioning…
Anxiety and Executive Function: Brain-friendly strategies with Kristen Stuppy, Ep 82

March 21, 2026 · 38 min

Team, Have you ever tried to think clearly with super loud, distracting sounds going on? That's a good analogy for using executive function when your anxiety is high. It's just plain harder. Our guest this week, Kristen Stuppy, is a…
Getting Through the Slumps of Life, with EF Coach Carrie Bonnett, Ep 81

March 17, 2026 · 42 min

Team, Sometimes I pretend I'm psychic and guess what students are thinking, experiencing, and struggling with based on the time of year. I wish these moments came from ESP, but they come from knowing the predictable patterns of the year…

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About the show

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!