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ADHD, Autism, & Anxiety Breaking Out of the Box

— with Dr. Norrine Russell

Stories, science, and practical strategies for parents raising complex kids. Dr. Russell talks ADHD, autism, and anxiety the way she coaches — no quick fixes, no shame, just what actually helps.

Latest episode · No. 23

with Dr. Carla Caturia: Emotional Health for Teens in a High Pressure world

May 29, 2026  ·  53 min

This episode features Dr. Carla Caturia, an elite peak performance coach, discussing how parents can raise resilient, emotionally healthy teens in a high-pressure world. Topics include recognizing inner stress in high performance kids, mana...

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Episode 22

Meditation for ADHD with Will Fraser

May 25, 2026  ·  37 min

In this insightful interview, meditation coach Will Fraser shares his journey from skepticism to spiritual exploration, focusing on how shor...

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Episode 21

Flexibility, Planning and Prioritization, and Organization

May 25, 2026  ·  57 min

Episode 21 is a deep dive into the last four executive functioning skills, the challenges parents face in developing these skills, and empat...

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Episode 20

Executive Functioning: Sustained Attention, Task Initiation, Time Management, and Goal-Directed Persistence

May 21, 2026  ·  61 min

Episode 20 is a deep dive into four executive functioning skills, the challenges parents face in developing these skills, and empathic sugge...

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Episode 19

Executive Functioning: Impulsivity, Memory, and Emotional Control

May 17, 2026  ·  56 min

Episode 19 is a deep dive into three executive functioning skills, the challenges parents face in developing these skills, and empathic sugg...

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Episode 18

Welcome Back to ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety: New Episodes Coming Soon

May 15, 2026  ·  1 min

We're excited to tell you that we are going to be recording and releasing new episodes in 2026!

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Episode 17

When Progress Is Slow: What Parents Need to Hear

Sep 9, 2024  ·  65 min

Ever feel like nothing is changing no matter how hard you're trying? In this honest and encouraging episode, Dr. Norrine Russell talks about...

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Episode 16

Supporting Neurodivergent Kids Beyond the Classroom

Aug 14, 2024  ·  37 min

In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell shares powerful insights on how to truly support neurodivergent children—at home and in school. From AD...

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Episode 15

Understanding Executive Function in Children

Aug 7, 2024  ·  34 min

In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell explores the critical role of executive function in childhood development. Learn how these skills impac...

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Episode 14

Stop the Nagging: How to Actually Get Kids to Follow Through

Aug 4, 2024  ·  53 min

Tired of reminding your child 10 times to do one thing? In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell breaks down why nagging doesn’t work—and what d...

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Episode 13

The Power of Connection: What Every Neurodivergent Child Needs

Jul 31, 2024  ·  66 min

In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell explores one of the most overlooked but powerful tools in parenting and coaching neurodivergent kids: c...

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Episode 12

Why Your Child “Should Know Better” But Doesn’t

Jul 29, 2024  ·  64 min

Ever find yourself saying, “They should know better by now”? In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell unpacks why neurodivergent kids often stru...

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Episode 11

What Parents Get Wrong About Motivation

Jul 17, 2024  ·  53 min

If you’ve ever wondered why your child won’t do something they’re clearly capable of, this episode is for you. Dr. Norrine Russell dives int...

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Episode 10

Why Consequences Aren’t Always the Answer

Jul 15, 2024  ·  65 min

When kids misbehave or fall behind, it’s easy to reach for consequences—but are they really working? In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell ex...

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Episode 9

Emotional Outbursts: What’s Really Going On?

Jul 8, 2024  ·  69 min

In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell takes a closer look at emotional outbursts in children—what causes them, why they happen, and how paren...

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Episode 8

Time Management Struggles in Kids

Jul 6, 2024  ·  61 min

Is your child always running late or avoiding tasks? Dr. Norrine Russell explains why time management is tough for many kids—and what actual...

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Episode 7

Rethinking Motivation: Why Your Child Isn’t Lazy

Jul 1, 2024  ·  35 min

Is your child unmotivated—or is something deeper going on? In this episode, Dr. Norrine Russell challenges the “lazy” label and explores the...

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Episode 6

When Kids Push Back

Jun 30, 2024  ·  11 min

Why do kids resist, avoid, or shut down—and what can parents do about it? Dr. Norrine Russell shares practical strategies to reduce power st...

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Episode 5

Parenting with Purpose: Navigating the Ups and Downs

May 29, 2024  ·  54 min

In this powerful episode, Dr. Norrine Russell speaks directly to parents navigating the challenges of raising neurodivergent kids. From emot...

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Episode 4

What Recent Research by ADDitude Magazine Tells Us

May 15, 2024  ·  23 min

In this podcast, Dr. Norrine Russell does what she does best--helps parents understand what no one else is telling them about ADHD. Dr. Russ...

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Episode 3

I'm in the ADHD/Autism/ Anxiety Box: Where's My Village?

May 8, 2024  ·  56 min

Join Dr. Norrine Russell and one of her everyday heroes, Deborah Ballard, for a heart-warming, truth-telling chat about how moms of kids wit...

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Episode 2

Why You Need a Team to Successfully Help Your Child with ADHD and/or Autism

May 1, 2024  ·  51 min

Join Dr. Norrine Russell and Alysia Ekizian, Senior Academic/ADHD Coach at Russell Coaching for Students, for a lively and in-depth conversa...

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Episode 1

What Do ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety have to do with each other?

Apr 24, 2024  ·  75 min

Welcome to our inaugural podcast episode, redefining ADHD, Autism, and Anxiety. Join experts Dr. Norrine Russell and Dr. Brady Bradshaw as t...

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