Ryan Palm, Executive Director of Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University

Why High Achievers with ADHD Feel Like Imposters | Jen Zobel Bieber

Jen Zobel Bieber is a certified ADHD coach at the Hallowell Center who specializes in helping high-achieving adults with ADHD better understand their brains, reduce shame, and build systems that actually work. Jen graduated as valedictorian from Columbia University, received her coaching certification from NYU, and has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, The Financial Times, and The Today Show for her work helping individuals navigate ADHD, executive function challenges, and performance anxiety. In this episode, Brandon and Jen explore: • Why high achievers with ADHD often struggle with imposter syndrome • How hyperfocus can become both a strength and a liability• Why routines and habits are harder for ADHD brains to maintain • The connection between executive function, anxiety, and inconsistent performance • Practical ways to reduce overwhelm and create clarity that leads to action This conversation is packed with practical insight for students, parents, professionals, and anyone trying to better understand the ADHD brain. Learn more about Jen and the Hallowell Center: https://drhallowell.com/ [https://drhallowell.com/] Untapped Learning helps students build executive function skills like planning, organization, time management, and self-advocacy through personalized 1-on-1 mentoring and coaching. Want to learn more about how Untapped Learning helps students build executive function skills? 🌐 Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ [https://untappedlearning.com/📥] 📥 FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ [https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/] 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning [https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearningThis] This podcast is hosted by Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning.

Supporting Teens After Treatment | Dave Herz, Founder of Wonder

In this episode, we’re joined by Dave Herz, Founder of Wonder and a leader in young adult transition support with over 25 years of experience working with teens, young adults, and their families. Dave has been a pioneer in aftercare and wraparound support, founding one of the first non-residential programs for young adults returning home from treatment. His work has helped shape best practices in supporting families through some of the most challenging transitions. In this conversation, Dave shares how to help young adults rebuild confidence after setbacks, why relationships must come before strategy, and how small wins create the foundation for long-term independence. We also explore the role of executive function in recovery, the connection between ADHD and higher-risk behaviors, and what parents should look for as signs of real progress. This episode is especially valuable for parents, educators, and professionals supporting students navigating anxiety, executive function challenges, or the transition back from treatment. Learn more about Dave Herz's work at: https://www.teamwonder.org/dave-herz [https://www.teamwonder.org/dave-herz] Want to learn more about how Untapped Learning helps students (and their families) build executive function skills? Explore our 1-on-1 mentoring, workshops, and free resources at 🌐 Website: https://untappedlearning.com [https://untappedlearning.com] 📥 Free Downloads: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ [https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/] 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/untappedlearning [https://instagram.com/untappedlearning]

Ryan Palm, Executive Director of Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University

Ryan Palm, Executive Director of the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity at Mercyhurst University, joins the podcast to break down what really happens to students when they transition from high school to college. Drawing from his work supporting neurodiverse students, Ryan explains why executive function challenges become more visible in college and why planning, organization, and follow-through often break down when structure disappears. This conversation highlights the gap between intelligence and execution, how colleges are adapting to support neurodiverse learners better, and what students and families need to understand before making the transition. If your student is heading to college or already struggling to keep up, this episode will give you a clearer lens on what is actually going on and how to better support it. Learn more about Ryan’s work and the Brad McGarry Center for Neurodiversity: https://www.mercyhurst.edu/student-services/center-neurodiversityNeurodiversity [https://www.mercyhurst.edu/student-services/center-neurodiversityNeurodiversity] https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurodiversity-and-higher-education/id1846224970 [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/neurodiversity-and-higher-education/id1846224970] FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ [https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/] If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ [https://untappedlearning.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning [https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning [https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning]

Why ADHD, Anxiety & Autism Get Misdiagnosed | Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan

Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan is a licensed clinical psychologist and co-founder of Elevated Insights Assessment, specializing in complex learning profiles and co-occurring conditions across the lifespan. In this episode, we dive into what happens when challenges like ADHD, anxiety, autism, and learning disabilities show up together and how often they mask one another. Dr. Paz Ryan breaks down why many students are misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or only partially supported, and how comprehensive, culturally responsive evaluations can completely change the trajectory for both students and families. We also explore what “co-occurring conditions” actually mean, why getting the full picture matters more than any single diagnosis, and how parents can better understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. If you’ve ever felt like your child doesn’t fit neatly into one box or that something is being missed, this conversation will give you clarity, language, and direction. Learn more about Dr. Jennifer Paz Ryan and her work: https://elevatedinsights.org [https://elevatedinsights.orgListen] FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ [https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/] If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ [https://untappedlearning.com/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning [https://www.instagram.com/untappedlearning] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning [https://www.youtube.com/@untappedlearning]

How to Prepare Your Student for College Success | Laura Barr

Laura Barr is a high-level college consultant and the Founder and CEO of Emerging Consulting, where she helps students and families navigate the college process with clarity, strategy, and purpose. With a background in student-centered coaching, Laura brings a unique perspective to college planning. Her work is grounded in a simple yet powerful mission: to help raise and launch good humans through the power of education. In this episode, Laura breaks down how the college application process is about much more than getting accepted. It is one of the first real-world opportunities students have to develop executive function skills like planning, time management, organization, and self-advocacy. We cover: 🗓️Why the college process should be treated like a long-term project, not a last-minute task 👪How parents can support without overstepping, and when to step back 🎓What students with ADHD and executive function challenges need to succeed in college 🏫How to build independence before stepping onto campus 📃What actually matters when choosing the right college If you are a parent of a high school student or a student preparing for college, this episode will give you a clearer framework for approaching the process in a way that builds real-life skills, not just outcomes. Learn more about Laura Barr and her work: emergingconsulting.com/ [https://www.emergingconsulting.com/] laurabarr@emergingconsulting.com