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EF This!My Accountability Buddy Made Me Do ItIn this fast-track highlight reel, Erin and Nancy unpack the real deal behind accountability—it’s not just checklists and chore charts. Get quick insights into the executive function skills that power follow-through (hello, impulse control!), plus standout tips from ADDitude’s spring issue on college readiness for ADHD students. It’s all about finding support that sticks—and maybe even makes the process fun.
Email us at EFThisPodcast@gmail.com
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2025-07-0807 min
EF This!Done Is Better Than Perfect: Real Talk with Janna Willoughby-LohrIn this episode, Nancy and Erin welcome their very first guest—creative powerhouse, business owner, and fellow ADHD mom, Janna Willoughby-Lohr. Janna gets real about what it’s like to juggle life as a successful entrepreneur and a parent of neurodivergent kids—while also navigating her own adult ADHD diagnosis.
From systems that actually work (yes, they exist!) to letting go of perfectionism, Janna shares the mindset shifts and executive function strategies that help her thrive in the chaos. You’ll laugh, nod along, and maybe even shout “SAME” more than once.
The standout wisdom?
“Done is...2025-07-011h 14
EF This!Plan? What Plan?In this highlight reel, Erin and Nancy serve up the best bits from their episode on planning—the good, the bad, and the hilariously overambitious. From color-coded dreams to napkin scribbles, they share quick laughs, real-life flops, and bite-sized tips to help you go from plan to action (without the meltdown).
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2025-06-2606 min
EF This!Memory Malfunction: The RemixIn this bite-sized highlight reel, Nancy and Erin tackle the sneaky power of working memory—why it matters, how it trips us up, and what to do about it. Packed with quick laughs, real-life moments, and practical tips, it’s your fast pass to understanding one of the brain’s most underrated skills.
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Nancy
2025-06-2205 min
EF This!Highlight Reel - Emotional RegulationThis short-and-sweet highlight reel pulls the best moments from our full episode on emotional regulation. Nancy and Erin share quick snapshots of real-life meltdowns, relatable laughs, and practical tips to help you keep your cool when things get chaotic. If you're short on time but still want the wisdom (and the laughs), this mini version is for you!
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Erin
2025-06-1708 minEF This!S'more About Executive Function: Building Independence One Campfire at a TimeIs your kid heading to camp this summer? Before the bug spray and bunk beds, let’s talk executive function! In this episode, we’re roasting up s’more tips to help your neurodiverse camper feel prepped and powerful. We’ll cover how to pack without panic, manage emotions like a boss, and keep routines rolling (even when the WiFi’s not). Think of it as a backpack full of brain hacks—designed to build confidence, one campfire at a time.
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Email the show: efthispodcast@gmail.com
2025-06-0339 minEF This!The Hail Mary That Lands: Finishing the Year StrongWe’re in Hail Mary season, folks—and yes, it’s totally possible to finish the year strong! In this episode, Erin and Nancy are breaking down how to launch a last-minute comeback that actually works. First step? Get honest about what’s really going on (no more guessing—check the online portals!). Then, we talk teacher emails, realistic game plans, and how to break all that work into bite-sized chunks that won’t fry your brain. If your student’s behind or overwhelmed, don’t stress—there’s still time to make a move. Let’s help them throw that Hail Mary...2025-05-1333 minEF This!EF Skills Don’t Take a Summer VacationExecutive function skills don’t take a summer break—and neither should the support! In this episode, we chat about how coaching over the summer can help kids keep building routines, independence, and confidence at home. Plus, we share easy, low-stress strategies to keep those EF muscles strong all summer long!
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Erin
2025-05-0632 minEF This!Highlight Reel - Find Your Focus, Again (and Again ...)In this mini episode, Erin and Nancy revisit their full-length chat on focus—why it’s so hard, and what actually helps. Get quick, practical tips to boost attention (for both kids and adults), plus a little real talk and laughter along the way.
Focus Up!
2025-04-2405 minEF This!Keep Calm and Stay AccountableIn this episode, Erin and Nancy dig into the true meaning of accountability—and why it’s more than just ticking boxes. They break down the executive function skills that make it possible (think emotional regulation, impulse control, task initiation, and more) and show how they’re all connected. Plus, they review articles from ADDitude magazine’s spring issue on college readiness and transition strategies specifically for ADHD students—and explain how finding the right accountability partner or group can make the journey both supportive and surprisingly fun!
Email us at efthispodcast@gmail.com
Nancy
Erin2025-04-2237 min
EF This!Highlight Reel - The Time After TimeIn this bite-sized episode, Erin and Nancy revisit key takeaways from their full-length conversation on time management—one of the biggest executive function challenges. Tune in for a quick refresher and practical tips you can start using today!
It's About Time
2025-04-1704 min
EF This!Highlight Reel - What the EF is EF?In this bite-sized episode, Erin and Nancy circle back to the strategies from Episode 2, sharing fresh insights and takeaways. Tune in for quick, practical tips to support executive function — perfect for a quick reset or spark of inspiration!
Nancy
Erin
2025-04-0906 minEF This!Plan On ItAh, planning—the best of intentions meets the harsh reality of execution. Whether you're a color-coded calendar guru or a “back of a napkin” planner, we’ve all been there: grand plans that fizzle out faster than a spring fling. In this episode, Erin and Nancy dive into the wins and woes of planning—celebrating successes, laughing at pitfalls, and figuring out how to actually follow through. With personal stories (including a few epic fails), a dash of humor, and an infusion of spring motivation, we’ll help you turn your plans into action!
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2025-04-0344 min
EF This!The Highlight Reel - Episode #1Highlight Reel – Quick, actionable strategies from past episodes to help you stay on track!
Intro to EFThis!
2025-04-0102 minEF This!Stop, Regulate and ListenIn this episode, Nancy and Erin tackle the rollercoaster of emotional regulation—because let’s be honest, we all lose our cool sometimes! Blending personal mishaps with professional insights, they share real-life struggles, laugh at the chaos, and offer practical tips to manage emotions before they manage us. Tune in for relatable stories, a few "oops" moments, and strategies to keep your head on straight when life gets messy.
Meditation app
Dr. Ross Greene
Dr. Daniel Siegel
2025-03-2549 minEF This!Hold That Thought: The Power of Working MemoryIn this episode, Nancy and Erin explore the complexity of working memory and its role among the executive functions. Blending science with personal stories, they break down how working memory impacts daily life and share practical insights for strengthening this essential skill.
Russell Barkley
Sarah Ward
2025-03-101h 04EF This!Focus Up!In this episode, Erin and Nancy dive into all things focus—and the struggles that come with it. They share practical tips and strategies to help both kids and adults improve their attention and stay on track. Plus, they tackle a listener’s email with their signature blend of advice, laughs, and real talk—you never know where this conversation might go!
2025-02-1748 minEF This!It's About TimeIn this episode, Erin and Nancy dive into time management—one of the biggest challenges for people struggling with executive function. They explore why managing time can feel so overwhelming and share practical strategies to make it easier.
Whiteboard Timer
Time-Blocking Timer
2025-02-1043 minEF This!What the EF is Executive Function?In this episode, we give an overview of executive function.
Two resources from the show:
1. Center on the Developing Child, Harvard
2. Dr. Thomas Brown's model
2025-01-3154 min
EF This!EFThis! - A real and relatable podcast about executive functionJoin Nancy and Erin in their first ever EFThis! podcast episode. In this episode, they introduce themselves and share more about their journey to becoming executive function coaches.
Email your executive function questions to: efthispodcast@gmail.com
2025-01-1732 min