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Radiant Resilience - Real Conversations with Tawny Palm 82. Shannyn Schroeder - Understanding Neurodivergence & Executive FunctionSend us a textIn this powerful and eye-opening episode of Radiant Resilience, Tawny sits down with Shannyn Schroeder — an executive function coach who helps neurodivergent women understand how their brains actually work so they can build systems that feel doable, supportive, and aligned.With more than nine years of coaching experience — and after raising three neurodivergent kids — Shannyn brings compassion, humor, and deep expertise to a topic that so many women are just beginning to explore:What does it really mean to be neurodivergent, and how do we build...

2025-11-2456 min

The Art Of Imperfect Adulting Nonlinear Careers: Finding Purpose After Teaching with Shannyn SchroederIn this episode, Amy Stone welcomes Shannyn Schroeder, a former English teacher, curriculum writer, and executive function coach, who shares her journey from teaching and raising three children to launching a blog dedicated to providing resources and support for neurodivergent women. They dive deep into how unexpected life changes can inspire new paths, why adult ADHD and autism diagnoses are on the rise among women, and the importance of redefining self-care and success in adulthood.About the Guest:Shannyn Schroeder is a mom, teacher, writer, and executive function coach. After raising 3 neurodivergent children, she created...

2025-07-1541 min

Adult Child of Dysfunction E 195: Helping Neurodivergent Families Thrive with Executive Function Strategies: Guest Shannyn SchroederIn this powerful and insightful episode, we're joined by Shannyn Schroeder, teacher, writer, mom of three neurodivergent kids, and the founder of EF Bomb Coach. After navigating the challenges of raising her children, Shannyn became an executive function coach—but not just for kids. She created EF Bomb Coach specifically to support neurodivergent women—especially those diagnosed later in life—who suddenly find themselves wondering: Now what?Shannyn breaks down how executive dysfunction shows up in real life (hint: it’s not laziness), why traditional productivity systems often fail neurodivergent brains, and how to create systems that actually...

2025-06-2436 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Impulse Control StrategiesWe all face challenges when it comes to impulse control. Learning impulse control strategies will improve your overall well-being and increase your ability to achieve your goals. Whether it's resisting temptations, managing our emotions, or staying focused on long-term goals, self-control plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-2507 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Impulse Control to Improve RelationshipsIf you struggle with impulsivity, learning impulse control to improve relationships can be helpful. Impulsive decisions can have long-term consequences in your relationships. Relationships come in many forms – romantic partnerships, friendships, familial bonds – each playing a vital role in our lives. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-2309 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Neurodiversity and Impulse ControlAs we learn more about how brain functions differ, we understand that neurodiversity and impulse control impact how people live. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-2109 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Impulse Control and Emotional IntelligenceImpulse control and emotional intelligence are closely tied. When we think about impulse control, we also need to consider emotional regulation. Add in being able to make thoughtful decisions, and we can’t ignore the balance needed between impulse control and emotional intelligence. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-1810 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Impulse Control in the Digital AgeMaintaining impulse control in the digital age can be an arduous task because we are surrounded by screens that glow with endless distractions. This control is especially difficult for neurodivergent people. The constant barrage of notifications, the allure of social media, and the instant gratification that the internet offers can create a challenging environment for anyone striving to make mindful choices online. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb...

2024-10-1610 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Impulse Control for Decision MakingIn a world with constant distractions and rapid-fire decisions, mastering impulse control for decision making becomes paramount. Knee-jerk reactions often reign supreme, but understanding and harnessing the power of impulse control becomes not just a skill but a vital tool for steering the course of our lives. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-1410 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Ripple Effect of Impulse ControlWe’ve all seen the ripple effect. Toss a pebble into a pond, and the ripples expand outward, affecting everything in their path. Similarly, Impulse control impacts multiple life areas. In decision-making, impulse control stands as a pivotal factor that often distinguishes measured, deliberate choices from hasty, regrettable ones. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-1111 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Understanding ImpulsivityAs a neurodivergent person, impulsivity might be one of the many things you struggle with. Understanding impulsivity and why it happens is an important step in learning to control your impulsivity. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-0911 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Exploring Emotional Regulation TechniquesI’ve been talking all about emotional regulation lately, and now that you have a better understanding of what it is, it’s time to dig into some emotional regulation techniques that you can start incorporating into your life. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-0708 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Sensory Processing and Emotional RegulationIf you’re someone with sensory processing issues, you might also have a tough time with your emotional regulation. Emotional regulation allows us to manage and express our emotions in a healthy and adaptive manner. It involves the ability to recognize, understand, and regulate our own emotions, as well as respond appropriately to the emotions of others. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-0409 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Emotional Control: Overcoming BurnoutWe’ve all heard the term burnout before. Heck, you might’ve experienced it. If you have, you know overcoming burnout is no joke. However, learning to utilize emotional regulation can help you overcome burnout. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-10-0207 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women 5 Strategies for Emotional RegulationWhether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent, learning how to regulate your emotions can help you navigate life's challenges with greater ease. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-3008 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Emotional Regulation and NeurodiversityI’m always talking about neurodiversity and its impact on life. Today, I’m going to explore the connection between emotional regulation and neurodiversity. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-2709 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Role of Mindfulness in Emotional RegulationWe’ve been talking about how emotional regulation is the ability to manage and respond to your emotions in a healthy and productive way. Mindfulness is one strategy to help you manage your emotions. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-2508 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Using Routines to Boost Self-Regulation SkillsSelf-regulation and emotional regulation are two essential skills to live a healthy and productive life. If you’re neurodivergent, you might struggle with these skills in the same way you do executive functioning skills. Establishing daily routines can help you get a handle on both of these skills. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-2309 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Emotional Regulation and Executive Function SkillsEmotional regulation is the ability to manage our emotions, and it is closely linked to executive function skills. Managing our emotions is not always an easy task, but it is crucial for our overall well-being. Emotions affect our decisions, actions, and interactions with others. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-1607 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Tips for Identifying EmotionsDo you ever feel like your emotions are running wild, and you can't seem to understand what you're feeling? Identifying emotions can be a difficult task. Emotions are complex and often hard to understand. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-1308 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Don't Let Your Emotions Control YouEmotional regulation enables you to make sure that you don’t let your emotions control you. While we all experience a wide range of emotions every day—from happiness and joy to anxiety and anger—our emotions can be intense and overwhelming. Sometimes this can lead to emotional meltdowns. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-1108 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Attention Training TechniquesAttention training is an excellent method for maximizing focus and productivity. Improving your attention can also help manage executive dysfunction. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-0914 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Attention and Decision MakingWe’ve been talking about attention this month and today, we’re going to get into attention and decision-making. Attention plays a pivotal role in our ability to make clear and informed choices, and neurodivergent people might face some unique obstacles. We’re going to understand the link between attention and decision-making and look at some strategies you can employ to enable you to make better, timelier decisions. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women...

2024-09-0610 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Impact of Stress on AttentionWe all know it can be difficult to stay focused when stress is present. Today, we’re going to look at the impact of stress on attention and how to manage it for improved focus. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-0407 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Benefits of Deep WorkToday, I want to talk about the benefits of deep work, a concept that can improve your attention and productivity. Deep work refers to the state of focused concentration and undistracted engagement in cognitively demanding tasks. If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-09-0210 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Strategies for Managing Attention in the WorkplaceIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-3016 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Art of Single-TaskingIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-2813 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women ADHD in WomenIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-2611 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Quality Sleep and AttentionIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-2312 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Attention and ProductivityIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-2115 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Impact of Attention on Daily LifeIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-1917 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Understanding AttentionIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-1612 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Time Management HacksIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-1410 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Mindful Approach to Time ManagementIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-1212 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Unconventional Time Management TechniquesIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-0913 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Procrastination SolutionsIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-0711 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Time Blocking TechniquesIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-0515 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Self Care in Time ManagementIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-08-0210 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Art of Balancing TimeIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-07-3113 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Essential Guide to Prioritizing and SchedulingIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-07-2912 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women 6 Effective Time Management StrategiesIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-07-2622 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Creating a Time Management SystemIf you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-07-2420 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Organization in Time ManagementWe live in a world that is forever hustling, so effective time management is crucial for everyone. However, for neurodiverse women, organization in time management is especially difficult. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-07-2210 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Find Inspiration When You're UnmotivatedHow do you find inspiration when you’re not motivated? Feeling unmotivated can be tough, especially when you're struggling with executive dysfunction. It's not uncommon to feel stuck or uninspired, but finding ways to get inspired is crucial to overcoming those feelings and moving forward. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support f...

2024-07-1907 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Create an Effective Task Initiation RoutineIf you struggle with executive dysfunction, you might find yourself struggling with creating a task initiation routine – being able to start tasks, projects, or activities that you know you need to do but just can't seem to get started. It’s frustrating and overwhelming to stare at a to-do list or an unfinished project, feeling stuck and helpless. However, by establishing a personalized routine that fits your unique needs and preferences, you can overcome task initiation difficulties to tackle your goals. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my...

2024-07-1709 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Breaking Down TasksIf you struggle with executive dysfunction, one of the strategies you’ve probably heard is that breaking down tasks can help. But what if you don’t know how to break tasks down? Many people, especially those who are neurodiverse, find it challenging to break down tasks into manageable steps and tackle them one by one. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my F...

2024-07-1506 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Managing Anxiety in Task InitiationWe all have times when we struggle to get started on a task or project, even if we want to do it. Managing anxiety on top of that can make it even harder to take that first step. As an executive function coach who works with neurodiverse women, I know how challenging this can be. That's why I’m going to talk about managing anxiety in task initiation and share some strategies that can help. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and...

2024-07-1207 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Building Better Habits for Lasting MotivationWe all hate feeling like we’re stuck in a rut. However, you can turn things around by building better habits that support your motivation. Whenever you want to achieve something, building new habits can help you get there. In this article, we're going to explore how habits can impact your motivation and give you some practical tips for building better habits that will keep you motivated for the long haul. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence

2024-07-1008 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Executive Dysfunction and PerfectionismYou might not think that executive dysfunction and perfectionism have anything to do with each other, but you’d be wrong. People assume that if you have executive dysfunction, you’re a messy person with a messy life who doesn’t care about getting things right. (We all know those people are wrong, though). If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook...

2024-07-0808 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Breaking the Task Avoidance CycleDo you ever find yourself putting off tasks that you know you need to do? Maybe you procrastinate until the last minute, feel guilty or ashamed about it, and then avoid the task altogether. You're not alone. Task avoidance is a common challenge for many of us, but it can be especially tough for neurodiverse people who may face additional hurdles due to executive dysfunction. But don't worry, breaking the cycle of task avoidance is possible, and in this post, we'll explore some strategies you can use to overcome this cycle and get things done.

2024-07-0507 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Motivation vs DisciplineWhat is more important for success—motivation or discipline? Chances are if you are a neurodivergent person, you have been told that if you had more discipline, you’d be more successful. You are probably someone who faces unique challenges when it comes to managing your day-to-day life. Perhaps you've struggled with executive dysfunction, which can make it hard to stay motivated and disciplined. But here's the thing: for you, motivation might be a bigger factor than discipline. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course...

2024-07-0308 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Overcoming the Stigma of Executive DysfunctionFor many people who struggle with what is considered basic life skills, they suffer from the stigma that comes with executive dysfunction. Today, I want to talk about overcoming that stigma. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-07-0112 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Understanding the Connection Between Executive Dysfunction and ADHDToday, I’m going to dive into the connection between executive dysfunction and ADHD. As women and as moms especially, we have to juggle and remember a ton of things for everyone. All of that is part of executive functioning. If you’ve been diagnosed with ADHD (or even if you suspect you have it), it would explain why you struggle keeping track of all those things. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woma...

2024-06-2909 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Boost Productivity with These 10 Simple yet Effective MethodsWe all want to learn how to boost productivity. We want to be able to be more efficient and get more done. However, this is a major struggle if you have executive dysfunction. You know you’d be able to boost productivity if you could stop procrastinating. But there’s always something to draw our attention, so it’s easier than ever to put off doing what we need to do. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If yo...

2024-06-2708 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Feeling Stuck? Tips for Getting Back on TrackWe all have moments in life where we feel stuck and unable to find some forward motion. Figuring out how to get unstuck is hard—especially if you don’t know how you ended up in this position in the first place. Maybe you don’t know what steps to take. Or maybe…you’re struggling to find the motivation. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive f...

2024-06-2507 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Better Sleep to Increase Productivityn theory, we all know that getting good sleep will help increase productivity. Today, we’re going to look at why that happens. Getting sufficient and restful sleep is essential for optimal brain function, which in turn is critical for productivity. When we sleep, our brain performs essential tasks such as consolidating memories, processing information, and repairing and restoring cells and tissues throughout the body. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman w...

2024-06-2307 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Mastering ProductivityWe’ve all heard the expression, “We all have the same number of hours in a day.” And while that’s true, life circumstances often influence how productive we can be. Mastering productivity isn't about adding hours to the day; it's about using productivity strategies to accomplish more and give you more time. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook grou...

2024-06-2110 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Breaking the Procrastination CycleYou probably already know that the procrastination cycle can be a major roadblock in your daily life. It's frustrating and overwhelming, and can often lead to negative consequences like missed deadlines and unfinished projects. That's why today we're going to focus on breaking the cycle of procrastination, and how you can start taking small steps to overcome it. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her execu...

2024-06-1909 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Organizing Your Life with PrintablesToday, I’m going to talk about organizing your life with printables – creating a life binder to reference all the things you need to keep track of. When we talk about organizing our lives, one of the things we shouldn’t forget about are the SOPs and important information of our lives. You know how it is when you’re looking for a piece of information and you have to dig through a file cabinet or a pile on your desk and hope you can find it. Maybe you’re still creating systems and routines to track different a...

2024-06-1710 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Organizing Your Digital LifeThe amount of digital information we consume on a daily basis can be very overwhelming. From emails and social media to online shopping and digital calendars, it's easy to feel lost in a sea of digital clutter. However, organizing your digital life doesn't have to be complicated. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Execut...

2024-06-1507 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Developing a Growth MindsetDeveloping a growth mindset is the foundation of all things related to personal growth and development. It’s the first thing I talk about to clients when we discuss executive function skills. Why? Because many people with executive dysfunction have a fixed mindset and simply don’t think they can improve their executive functioning. They believe it’s “just the way they are.” The first step in improving your executive functioning is to make a mindset shiftand believe you can get better. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my f...

2024-06-1307 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Staying Organized When You're BusyStaying organized can be tough for anyone, especially if you struggle with executive functioning. However, when life gets busy, trying to stay on top of everything can be overwhelming. In this guide for organization for busy people, we’ll look at some simple strategies to help keep you on track so you can feel more in control of your schedule. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her exec...

2024-06-1112 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Power of ConfidenceIf you look at the most successful people in the world, one thing they all have in common is confidence. The power of confidence allows you to have faith in yourself and your abilities. If you’ve been struggling with executive functioning most of your life, you might also be struggling to be confident. When your brain doesn’t work like other people’s and you don’t function the way they do, it’s easy to feel like a failure. We’re going to define confidence and its benefits, as well as how it differs from self-esteem. Then, we’ll focus...

2024-06-0908 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Psychology of OrganizationJust as it is beneficial to understand the psychology of clutter, it’s also important to understand the psychology of organization. Being organized can have a positive impact on many aspects of our lives, so let’s take a look at what being organized entails. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support fo...

2024-06-0710 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women The Psychology of ClutterClutter and getting rid of it are perennial hot topics, which is why I think it’s important to look at the psychology behind clutter. What causes us to collect so much stuff, and then struggle to get rid of it? What impact does all that stuff have on our lives and our well-being? If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Face...

2024-06-0508 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Becoming a Morning PersonBecoming a morning person isn’t for everyone. Some people are naturally night owls and the thought of waking up extra early not only doesn’t appeal to them but it will probably also never work. But for many people, waking up a little earlier can make a huge difference in what they are able to accomplish and how they manage their life. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to...

2024-06-0308 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Motherhood and Executive FunctioningThe everyday demands of life can take their toll on anyone, but moms face extra challenges. Most moms strive for a balanced lifestyle in order to keep their families running smoothly. Achieving that balance relies heavily on using executive functioning skills. However, if you have executive dysfunction, this is a double whammy. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and memb...

2024-06-0108 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Tackling Common Clutter AreasTo help you meet your decluttering goals let’s look at some of the most common clutter areas and some tools to help you organize them. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-05-3011 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Declutter Your MindDo you feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stressed out on a daily basis? You may need to declutter your mind. Just like with decluttering your physical space, decluttering your mind can help you reduce stress, increase productivity, and even improve your overall well-being. In this episode, we will discuss what mind decluttering is, the benefits of decluttering your mind, and how to declutter your mind. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woma...

2024-05-2810 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Handling Decluttering OverwhelmAs you work on trying to organize your life, you can easily slip into decluttering overwhelm. As someone with executive dysfunction, decluttering and organizing tap into many of the skills you struggle with. It all seems like SO MUCH. The process of lightening the load can be daunting, so let’s look at some ways to handle the overwhelm before diving into the steps to take to declutter. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If y...

2024-05-2611 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Daily Wellness HabitsWe all have days when we feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from ourselves. But the good news is that incorporating daily wellness habits into our lives can help us stay connected to our inner selves and promote overall well-being. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-05-2408 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Crafting a Positive Daily RoutineWe all have days when we can’t seem to get out of bed, when the thought of getting up and facing the day seems too daunting. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Crafting a positive daily routine can help you start each day on the right foot and make the most of your time. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executiv...

2024-05-2207 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Decluttering Do's and Don'tsDecluttering can be overwhelming for most people, but if you struggle with executive dysfunction, you might not be able to even start. In this episode, we'll talk about the do's and don'ts of decluttering. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-05-2011 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Bullet Journaling 101Bullet journaling has become super popular in recent years, especially with neurodivergent people because of its customizable nature. In this episode, I'll go over the basics of bullet journaling and how to get started. Resources mentioned: Bullet Journal Resources: Dotted Journal Kit with markers The ADHD Bullet Journal Lined journal Grid-lined Journal Ultra- fine point pens If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence ...

2024-05-1708 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Energy Management and PrioritizationWhen we want to be more productive, most people focus on time management. While that is important, energy management also plays a huge role. In this episode, we'll talk about prioritizing your tasks to fit your energy levels so you can be more productive. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Suppo...

2024-05-1508 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Daily Planner RoutineYou might've heard me talk about the importance of using some kind of planner, and even if you're willing to try, you might not be successful. Creating a daily planner routine is key because consistency will impact your success. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women ...

2024-05-1305 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Organization for Messy PeopleThis episode is a short one because it's filled with ideas and resources. Organization doesn’t come naturally to most people. While you might understand the benefits of being organized, it can be overwhelming if you’re a naturally messy person. Here are the links from the episode: Here are some resources to help you on your organization journey: Videos: 10 Clever Home Organization Ideas 10 Best Organization Tricks from Professional Organizers 13 Life-Changing Decluttering Hacks How to Be More Organized and Productive Podcasts: Clut...

2024-05-1005 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Discovering Time SucksWe all have things we do that waste time. In this episode, we going to talk about 5 common time sucks that could be impeding your progress and how to overcome them. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership Here...

2024-05-0807 min

Health and Wellness Trailblazers Executive Functioning for Women with Shannyn SchroederWelcome to the Health and Wellness Trailblazers Podcast! In this episode, we dive into executive functioning for women. Shannyn Schroeder is a teacher, author, executive function coach, and mom. Her blog, EF Bomb Coach helps neurodivergent women improve their executive function skills. Connect with Shannyn on socials here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/executivefunctionsupportforwomen Grab Shannyn’s free course here: https://www.efbombcoach.com/introcourse =================================== If you enjoyed this episode, remember to hit the like button and subscribe. Then share this episode with your friends....

2024-05-0822 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Goal Setting for SuccessThe most successful people all know that the path to success is about having goals. In this episode, we're going to talk about not only how to set goals but also how to plan for and overcome obstacles so you can actually achieve your goals. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Funct...

2024-05-0607 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Setting SMART GoalsWe all know we need to create goals if we want to be successful. Learning to create SMART goals can set the foundations for success. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-05-0308 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Weekend Organizing and DeclutteringWhat if you could spend a weekend organizing and decluttering to give yourself some peace? As a neurodivergent person, you may struggle with the amount of clutter in your life. It seems like a daunting task to declutter. In this episode, we'll talk about how to tackle this one weekend at a time. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my F...

2024-05-0112 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Why Color Code Your PlannerWe all like pretty things, but there are many reasons to color code your planner besides aesthetics. we'll dive into some of those reasons in this episode. Sign up for my newsletter to get some free printable planner pages If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-04-2906 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Easy Ways to Organize without OverwhelmEveryone needs some easy ways to organize their lives. We know we feel better when things are organized but if you struggle with executive functioning, you might not even know where to start. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-04-2615 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women How to Choose a PlannerWhile I believe that everyone should be using some kind of planner, it's important that you consider what type of planner will work best for you and your life. In this episode, I discuss different types of planners and things you should consider when choosing. Article on digital planners: digital-planners Happy Journal planners: https://thehappyplanner.com/ Sign up for my newsletter to get some free printable planner pages If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my...

2024-04-2413 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Hack Your HabitsIn this episode, I give you the 3 steps for building a habit and 6 hacks that can help you be successful in your habit building. Article on how long it takes to build habits: new-habit Article on ADHD and habits: https://marlacummins.com/adhd-and-habits-making-them-stick/ If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and...

2024-04-2208 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Declutter to Feel BetterEven if you're not into being a minimalist or you can't even think about whether something "sparks joy," having too much clutter in your life can have a negative effect on your executive functioning, productivity, and mental health. The thing is, only you can decide what is too much. In this episode, I talk about why decluttering is important. Article linked to in episode: psychological-effects-of-clutter If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence ...

2024-04-1911 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Tips to Help Increase Your ProductivityIn this episode, I talk about various tips and strategies that you can implement to be more productive, even if you struggle with executive functioning. Article mentioned in episode about ADHD and Object Permanence: https://www.verywellmind.com/adhd-symptom-spotlight-object-permanence-6274355 If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women

2024-04-1716 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women How to Build Good HabitsHabits are the foundation of success. Learning to be productive and improving your executive function skills begins by building good habits. In this episode, I talk about how to break bad habits and how to build up good ones. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-04-1508 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Common Planner Mistakes to AvoidI am a firm believer that everyone needs to use some kind of planner to organize their time. In this episode, I talk about common planner mistakes people make that lead to them NOT using a planner. Article linked to in episode: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/living-the-questions/201808/6-reasons-why-you-should-use-daily-planner Sign up for my newsletter to get some free printable planner pages If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Wo...

2024-04-1210 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women How to Be Ruthless with Your TimeTime management is difficult for many people, but if you struggle with executive functioning, time management can feel daunting. Learning how to be more effective with your time sometimes means you need to be ruthless. In this episode, I'll tell you 8 ways you can be ruthless with your time. Article mentioned in episode about different alarm apps: https://www.pcmag.com/news/12-alarm-clock-apps-that-will-get-your-butt-out-of-bed If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If...

2024-04-1007 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Are You Efficient or Effective?Although we like to think we can do all the things all the time, it's just not realistic. We need to learn to manage our time and sometimes that means we need to decide whether being efficient or effective is more important. In this episode, I'll explain the difference between the two to help you determine how you can learn to be more productive. Article linked to in episode: https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/difference-between-efficiency-and-effectiveness/ If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: ...

2024-04-0809 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women How to Increase ProductivityMost people are always looking for ways to be more productive. However, if you're neurodivergent, productivity might be one of the things you struggle with because productivity is so closely linked to your executive function skills. This episode will discuss some practical strategies to help you be more productive. Time Timer talked about in episode (affiliate link) If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join...

2024-04-0508 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Understanding Habits and How They WorkUnderstanding habits and how they work can enable us to make the changes we want to make. Every day we consciously and unconsciously perform habits. Learning to harness the power of habits can help improve your executive functioning. Article linked to: https://psychologyofeating.com/understanding-habits-video-emily-rosen/ If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, take my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, join my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bo...

2024-04-0316 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women 5 Ways to Beat ProcrastinationProcrastination is something most people have experienced. For some, it's a habit that negatively affects their life. In today's episode, I'm gong to talk about 5 ways to beat procrastination. If you’d like to learn more about executive functioning, check out my free course: Executive Function and Neurodivergence If you’re a woman who wants to improve her executive function skills, check out my Facebook group and membership. Executive Function Support for Women EF Bomb Membership

2024-04-0111 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women Making a Planner Work for YouIf you struggle with executive dysfunction you need a system to organize your life and priorities. A planner is that system. However, you need to find one that works with your brain so that it becomes something you'll stick with. In this episode, I talk about things to consider when trying to find the right type of planner for yourself. If you want some free printable planner pages to try, sign up for my newsletter and you'll get different styles sent to your inbox. If you’d li...

2024-03-3009 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women 13 Benefits of Using a PlannerWhen most people think about planners, they just consider how a planner will keep them organized. However, there are many more benefits of using a planner daily. Besides keeping you organized, using a planner can help with your mental health, productivity, and motivation. Want to try printable planner pages? Sign up for my newsletter and I'll send you a set to try. If you are a woman looking to improve her executive functioning, check out my Facebook group and membership: Executive Function S...

2024-03-2709 min

EF Bomb Podcast - Executive Function Skills for Neurodivergent Women 8 Tips to Build Executive Functioning SkillsIn this episode, I talk about what executive functioning skills are and how you can begin to improve them. Are you a neurodivergent woman who wants to improve her executive functioning skills? Check out my free Facebook group: Executive Function Support for Women My Free course: Neurodivergence and Executive Functioning Join my membership: EF Bomb Membership (for women)

2024-03-2510 min

Books and Brews Podcast Books and Brews Podcast Episode #33: Shannyn SchroederSloane Steele is the pen name for Shannyn Schroeder. As Sloane, her Counterfeit Capers series of heist romances are her love letter to the TV show Leverage. As Shannyn, she writes contemporary romances about big families, both those created by blood and by choice. Her books are set in the city of Chicago because having grown up there and lived near the city her whole life, she writes what she knows. Shannyn is a part-time English teacher, part-time curriculum editor, and full-time mom, even though her kids are pretty self-sufficient teens. In her down time, she bakes cookies, reads romance...

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