405: The Multitasking Myth (Executive Functioning Series)
From Learn Smarter Podcast by Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts- Educational Therapists
March 31, 2026 · 18 min
About this episode
Rachel Kapp and Stephanie Pitts discuss the myth of multitasking and its impact on learning and productivity.
Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET break down one of the most persistent myths in school, work, and home life: the idea that multitasking is a skill. The science is clear — the brain cannot actually multitask. What the brain does is rapidly switch between tasks, and that switching is far more costly than most people realize. Rachel and Stephanie discuss what is really happening in the brain when learners try to “do it all,” why multitasking leads to more mistakes and slower progress, and what strategies support executive functioning and stronger learning habits. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel’s Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph’s My Ed Therapist website @learnsmarterpodcast , @kappedtherapy , @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned: Ep 186: All or Nothing Brain (Executive Function Series) Ep 346: All About Body Doubling (Executive Functioning Series)  
People in this episode
Hosts: Rachel Kapp, Stephanie Pitts
Topics covered
- multitasking
- executive functioning
- learning strategies
- brain science
- task switching
Keywords
- multitasking
- executive functioning
- brain
- learning habits
- task switching
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Multitasking Myth, All or Nothing Brain, All About Body Doubling
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