49. Calm the ADHD Chaos and Your Nervous System This Summer With Megan Barnett

About this episode

This episode features a conversation with Megan Barnett about ADHD, parenting, and the importance of nervous system regulation for families.

In this episode, we reconnect with executive function coach Megan Barnett for another rich conversation about the intersection of ADHD, parenting, nervous system regulation, and real-world executive function support. We talk candidly about why so many “quick fix” tips fall flat—and how true transformation starts with grounding the whole family system. We also announce a brand-new offering for moms and families that’s launching this summer to help you move into the next school year empowered, supported, and steady What you’ll learn: Why executive function coaching for kids isn’t enough without support for parents How regulating your own nervous system is foundational to helping your child regulate theirs What co-regulation really means—and why it matters so much for neurodivergent families How mindset work can fall short when the nervous system is in survival mode The missing role of “real-time” support in creating lasting behavior change Why so many families feel overwhelmed by scattered solutions—and what they really need instead How fear and overwhelm impact advocacy and decision-making in the school system How to build an individualized, holistic roadmap for your family The…

People in this episode

Host: Melissa Jackson

Guest: Megan Barnett

Topics covered

• ADHD
• nervous system regulation
• executive function coaching
• parenting
• co-regulation
• family support

Keywords

• ADHD
• executive function
• nervous system
• parenting support
• co-regulation
• behavior change
• family system
• mindset work

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