Best Sarah Lovell Executive Function Podcasts (2025)

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Replay: The Hidden Link Between Perfectionism and Avoidance (and How to Break It) 17:59

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3h ago17:59

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Perfectionism isn’t just about high standards; it’s about fear—fear of failure, fear of judgment, fear of not being good enough. I break down why our brains avoid discomfort and, more importantly, how we can retrain our thinking to push through. By the end of this episode, you’ll have actionable strategies to move past avoidance and take that first…

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265. Planning Counseling Lessons 13:10

2d ago13:10

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! All throughout September, we’re diving into classroom lessons, one of my favorite tier 1 interventions. While some schools provide ready-made lessons, there are many times you’ll need to design and plan them yourself. That’s why I’m excited to share tips on how to schedule, plan, and …

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Replay: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start 27:38

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If you’ve ever felt like you’re constantly playing catch-up or struggling to keep the plates spinning, this episode is packed with realistic, practical strategies to help you navigate overwhelm and move forward with more clarity and ease.I break down what overwhelm actually is, why it happens, and how it impacts ADHD and executive function. What Yo…

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264. Scheduling Counseling Lessons 22:02

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Throughout September, we’re diving deep into classroom lessons, one of my favorite Tier 1 interventions. Sometimes we’re given lesson plans, but other times we’re left to create everything from scratch. That’s why this month I’m sharing practical strategies for scheduling, planning, a…

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044: 3 questions to help overachievers avoid burnout 28:17

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This episode is for my overachievers—the ones who feel the pressure to do more, be more, and never slow down. If you’ve ever felt torn between “hustle harder” and “slow down for self-care,” you’re not alone. Today, I’m unpacking the all-or-nothing thinking that keeps so many stuck in ADHD overwhelm and showing you how to create space for both “prod…

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263. Unlock the Power of Data with Joyce Harduvel from Balanced Mind Therapy 37:50

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I hope your school year is off to a wonderful start. Today I’m excited to bring you a very special guest, Joyce Harduvel. Joyce is a passionate advocate for youth and the school counselors and social workers that support them. She worked in Chicago Public Schools for seven years where…

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043: My #1 Strategy to navigate overwhelm as an executive function & ADHD Coach 24:43

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If you’ve ever been so overwhelmed that your brain either spins out at 10,000 miles an hour or completely shuts down, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing practical, compassionate ways to navigate overwhelm with ADHD—whether it’s caused by stress, anxiety, or even excitement—and how to use connection and conversation to find your way forw…

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262. 4 Ways To Spruce Up Your Meet The Counselor Lesson 7:50

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! I hope your school year is off to a fantastic start. In this episode, I’m sharing four creative, hands-on ways to freshen up your Meet the Counselor lesson. I truly believe that every counselor should include a Meet the Counselor lesson at the beginning of the year. My personal favori…

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Replay: How to Find the Right Community & Support for Your Gifted or Neurodivergent Child - Empowering Twice-Exceptional Students Beyond Traditional Classrooms with Sam Young 52:14

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Is your clever, quirky teen ready for advanced academics that actually ENGAGE rather than overwhelm? This episode is a re-released interview with Sam Young, Head of School at Young Scholar’s Academy. Our conversation dives into what it means to be “twice-exceptional,” the different challenges neurodivergent students face, and how community and lean…

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261. Dealing with School Refusal 17:27

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! As we dive into the back-to-school season, many of us are seeing students who are struggling with separation anxiety and school refusal. In this episode, we’re talking about how you can support not only the students experiencing anxiety, but also the teachers in your building and the parents at home. We…

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042: When a 5-Minute Task Feels Impossible: What’s Really Going On with Amy Voros 23:08

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Have you ever told yourself, “I just need to send that email”—and then… not done it for days (or weeks)? In this conversation with fellow coach Amy Voros, we unpack the phrase “I just need to”—why it feels so small but can actually signal something much bigger going on beneath the surface. From emotional overwhelm to unclear next steps, we talk abo…

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260. 9 Must-Have Class Lessons for Back to School Season 16:12

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! August is here, which means it’s officially back-to-school season and time to start planning your class lessons. While small groups and individual sessions are important, those referrals often trickle in later as teachers get to know their students. That’s why I love starting the scho…

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041: How to Manage ADHD Overwhelm When Your To-Do List Feels Impossible 24:59

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When you're staring down a mile-long to-do list and feeling frozen, you're not alone. In this episode, I’m diving into what happens when ADHD overwhelm, executive dysfunction, and unrealistic expectations collide and what to do about it. You’ll learn how to break free from the spiral of paralysis, avoidance, and guilt, and start making progress in …

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259. Preventing Risky Behaviors with Dr. Crystal Collier 35:42

2M ago35:42

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today, I’m thrilled to introduce you to an inspiring guest: Dr. Crystal Collier, PhD, LPC-S. Dr. Collier is a therapist, educator, and author, known for her powerful work in prevention education and brain development. She is the author of The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide and the Know Your N…

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040: 3 Mindset Shifts to Stop Getting Overwhelmed When Everything Feels Like Too Much 27:59

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Life is joyful, stressful, chaotic, and never seems to slow down. Between the laundry, emails, deadlines, and all the things you want to make time for (like rest, hobbies, or time with your people), it’s no wonder your brain feels maxed out. In this episode, I’m diving into the messy reality of overwhelm, why it shows up, how it snowballs, and what…

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258. What counselors think about IMPACT 17:45

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School is right around the corner, and I want to help you feel confident and prepared as you head back! I’m offering a free live training all about how to use a Meet the Counselor lesson to introduce yourself to your students and advocate for your role as a school counselor. You’ll get a free copy of my favorite lesson and a PD certificate for atte…

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039: How to Be More Efficient When You Feel Overwhelmed 23:52

2M ago23:52

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Have you ever tried to take the most efficient route… only to end up creating more work for yourself? In this episode, I’m sharing a very real (and very soggy) story about how my attempt to save time ended with me falling into a lake. We’ll talk about why your brain chases efficiency, how it can actually drain your executive functioning, and how to…

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257. How to Use AI in Your School Counseling Program with Bradford Goodridge 21:22

2M ago21:22

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today’s episode features Summer Summit presenter Bradford, a seasoned school counselor from Chattanooga, TN. Bradford has six years of school counseling experience, teaches weekly at his church, and recently served as an adjunct professor. He’s passionate about building strong student…

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038: How to Take Action When You’re Paralyzed by Uncertainty and Overwhelm & Don’t Know Where to Start 21:23

2M ago21:23

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Feeling stuck because you don’t know where to start? You’re not alone—and it’s not a motivation problem. In this episode, I’m diving into why uncertainty often leads to inaction (especially for ADHD brains that experience analysis paralysis) and sharing simple, ADHD-friendly executive functioning strategies to help you move forward when everything …

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256. Executive Functioning Hacks with Sarah Lovell 28:12

2M ago28:12

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! Today, I’m joined by a special guest, Sarah Lovell—an executive function and ADHD coach who brings so much value for both our work with students and our own professional and personal lives. Sarah Lovell (she/her) is an executive function & ADHD coach for college students, ambitious pr…

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037: How to Be Consistent with Hobbies (Even If You Love Starting New Ones) 16:18

2M ago16:18

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Have you ever gone all in on a hobby—bought the supplies, binge-watched the YouTube tutorials, told everyone you’re now a “crochet person”—only to abandon it three weeks later? In this episode, we’re talking about the life cycle of hobbies, the joy of jumping between passions, and how to be consistent with fun. This is not about forcing yourself to…

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255. Starting an Attendance Committee with Elissa Hughes 23:17

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! This week, I’m sitting down with Elissa Hughes, a middle school counselor who shared a standout presentation during Summer Summit. If you didn’t get a chance to attend live, don’t worry—Summer Summit recordings are available inside the IMPACT membership, along with PD certificates and hundreds of other …

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036: What to Do When Your Systems Stop Working: How to Develop Good Habits 23:57

3M ago23:57

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Ever find a planner, app, or routine that felt life-changing—only to abandon it a few weeks later? You’re not alone, and you’re not doing it wrong. In this episode, I’m diving into why your systems, habits, and routines sometimes fall apart (especially if your brain craves novelty), and how to shift instead of scrap what was once working. What you’…

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254. Attachment Theory in the Classroom with Patti Sutherland and Monique Gougeon 30:25

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! We’re continuing our special Summer Summit speaker series, and today I’m joined by an incredible pair: Monique and Patti, two clinical social workers and certified play therapists who specialize in attachment and child development. They recently spoke at Summer Summit about a topic that’s essential for …

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035: 3 Mindset Shifts to be more consistent with ADHD 26:59

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“How can I be more consistent?” If you’ve asked yourself that question lately, you’re not alone. As an executive function and ADHD coach, I hear this all the time. But here’s the twist: today’s episode is all about why it's okay not to be 100% consistent and how redefining consistency can actually help you stick with your habits, routines, and syst…

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253. Sustainable Self-Care for School Counselors with Joyce Harduvel 28:43

3M ago28:43

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! Summer Summit may be over, but the value continues. Today, I’m chatting with one of our incredible Summit speakers, Joyce Harduvel, about a topic every school counselor needs—sustainable self-care. If you missed the Summit, it’s not too late! All the recordings and PD hours are still available when you …

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034: How to Plan Unstructured Time: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for Using Free Time More Productively 23:13

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Ever look at a wide-open day on your calendar and think, “This should be great!”—only to feel stuck, scattered, or totally overwhelmed once it arrives? In this episode, I’m sharing real-life ADHD-friendly time management strategies to plan unstructured time so you can stop spinning your wheels and start using large chunks of free time in ways that …

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252. Celebrating All Brains with Brandon Gernux 25:15

3M ago25:15

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! We’re just TWO days away from Summer Summit, my virtual conference for school counselors happening June 11th and 12th! This two-day event is packed with amazing topics, live Q&A sessions, and even a virtual happy hour. For just $39, you’ll get your seat at the summit plus your first m…

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033: How to create routines that you actually stick to: Morning routines for ADHD 26:43

3M ago26:43

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If the word “routine” makes you cringe but you still want your mornings to feel better, this episode is for you. I’m diving into how to create ADHD-friendly morning rhythms that actually fit your life. Whether you love mornings, dread them, or are just trying to get out the door with less chaos, we’re talking about real-world strategies that make m…

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251. Empowering Student Success Through Executive Functioning with Laura Filtness 35:18

3M ago35:18

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Welcome back to another episode of School Counseling Simplified! It’s June, which means Summer Summit is right around the corner. This is my virtual conference for school counselors happening June 11–12. We’re featuring an incredible lineup of speakers, live Q&A sessions, and even a happy hour! For just $39, you get your seat at the Summit and your…

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032: You’re Not Lazy: Self-Compassion for ADHD Brains with Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC 45:23

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If you love winding conversations, you’re going to love this chat with Meg Duke. We talk about navigating business, burnout, and the art of doing things differently. It’s full of honest reflections, practical strategies, and a shared appreciation for doing things your way—even if that means letting go of hustle culture and embracing imperfect actio…

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250. Sessions Provided Data vs Student Progress Data 11:57

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Welcome back to School Counseling Simplified! We’re wrapping up our May series on all things data with an important conversation on the two key types of data school counselors should be collecting for their end of the year reports: sessions provided data and student progress data. In this episode, I break down exactly what these two types of data a…

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031: Task switching with ADHD: Why it's so hard for neurodivergent brains to start and stop tasks with Vivien Renee Benben 43:14

4M ago43:14

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In this episode I chat with Viven Renee Benben, founder of Excalibur Coaching. We go deep on task switching, system fatigue, communication challenges, and how to work with your brain instead of against it. Whether you’re team “train brain” or “car brain,” you’ll leave this episode with new metaphors, real-life strategies, and a whole lot of self-co…

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Replay: The Hidden Link Between Perfectionism and Avoidance (and How to Break It) 17:59

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265. Planning Counseling Lessons 13:10

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Replay: How to Take Action When You’re Overwhelmed & Don’t Know Where to Start 27:38

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264. Scheduling Counseling Lessons 22:02

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044: 3 questions to help overachievers avoid burnout 28:17

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263. Unlock the Power of Data with Joyce Harduvel from Balanced Mind Therapy 37:50

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043: My #1 Strategy to navigate overwhelm as an executive function & ADHD Coach 24:43

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262. 4 Ways To Spruce Up Your Meet The Counselor Lesson 7:50

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Replay: How to Find the Right Community & Support for Your Gifted or Neurodivergent Child - Empowering Twice-Exceptional Students Beyond Traditional Classrooms with Sam Young 52:14

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261. Dealing with School Refusal 17:27

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042: When a 5-Minute Task Feels Impossible: What’s Really Going On with Amy Voros 23:08

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260. 9 Must-Have Class Lessons for Back to School Season 16:12

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041: How to Manage ADHD Overwhelm When Your To-Do List Feels Impossible 24:59

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259. Preventing Risky Behaviors with Dr. Crystal Collier 35:42

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040: 3 Mindset Shifts to Stop Getting Overwhelmed When Everything Feels Like Too Much 27:59

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258. What counselors think about IMPACT 17:45

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039: How to Be More Efficient When You Feel Overwhelmed 23:52

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257. How to Use AI in Your School Counseling Program with Bradford Goodridge 21:22

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038: How to Take Action When You’re Paralyzed by Uncertainty and Overwhelm & Don’t Know Where to Start 21:23

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256. Executive Functioning Hacks with Sarah Lovell 28:12

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037: How to Be Consistent with Hobbies (Even If You Love Starting New Ones) 16:18

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255. Starting an Attendance Committee with Elissa Hughes 23:17

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036: What to Do When Your Systems Stop Working: How to Develop Good Habits 23:57

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254. Attachment Theory in the Classroom with Patti Sutherland and Monique Gougeon 30:25

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035: 3 Mindset Shifts to be more consistent with ADHD 26:59

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253. Sustainable Self-Care for School Counselors with Joyce Harduvel 28:43

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034: How to Plan Unstructured Time: ADHD-Friendly Strategies for Using Free Time More Productively 23:13

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252. Celebrating All Brains with Brandon Gernux 25:15

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033: How to create routines that you actually stick to: Morning routines for ADHD 26:43

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251. Empowering Student Success Through Executive Functioning with Laura Filtness 35:18

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032: You’re Not Lazy: Self-Compassion for ADHD Brains with Meg Duke, LCSW-S, ADHD-CCSP, LCDC 45:23

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250. Sessions Provided Data vs Student Progress Data 11:57

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031: Task switching with ADHD: Why it's so hard for neurodivergent brains to start and stop tasks with Vivien Renee Benben 43:14