{"podcast":{"title":"Executive Function for All | A Podcast by Untapped Learning","slug":"executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003","podcast_index_feed_id":7087003,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/executive-function-skills-for-all/feed.xml","website_url":"https://untappedlearning.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/executive-function-skills-for-all/20241107_061134_df154117d2c6144e5371760656d44ce3.png","author":"Untapped Learning","episode_count":83,"summary":"Struggling with organization, time management, or focus? Welcome to \"Executive Function Skills for All,\" the podcast dedicated to helping you master executive function skills and achieve your goals. Whether you're a student aiming for better grades, an adult juggling life's demands, a teenager seeking improved focus, or a student-athlete balancing academics and sports, this podcast is for you. We explore practical strategies for improving planning, organization, time management, emotional regulation, and more. Dealing with ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, autism spectrum challenges, or just want to improve without a formal diagnosis? Join us each week as we combine research insights with real-life examples to help you boost productivity, conquer procrastination, and establish strong habits and routines. Featuring expert interviews and inspiring stories, we're here to guide you on your journey to better executive function. Subscribe now and start unlocking your full potential!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-09T10:17:01.800167+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003"},"episode":{"title":"Anxiety Isn’t the Problem | Nick Thompson, LCSW, on Performance & Pressure","slug":"anxiety-isn-t-the-problem-nick-thompson-lcsw-on-performance-pressure","published_at":"2026-02-27T23:51:41+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003/anxiety-isn-t-the-problem-nick-thompson-lcsw-on-performance-pressure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/executive-function-skills-for-all/2587367","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/289572/2587367/executive-function-skills-for-all/2026_02_27_19_16_55_a92446a6-dfad-4b24-ac62-6a6f7f12bbe3.mp3","summary":"If your teen says “I have anxiety” before every test, presentation, or big moment… this episode will change how you understand what’s actually happening. Licensed clinical social worker Nick Thompson joins us to unpack the truth about anxiety, performance pressure, and why students shut down under stress. With over 15 years of experience working with adolescents and families in schools, private practice, residential treatment settings, and early intervention programs, Nick specializes in helping teens navigate anxiety, identity, and academic overwhelm without shame. In this conversation, we break down the difference between anxiety and worry, why the brain mistakes discomfort for danger, how stress impacts focus and decision-making, and the connection between ADHD, creativity, and spiraling thoughts. Nick also shares practical tools students can use before tests or presentations, including grounding techniques, breathwork, and how to work with anxiety instead of fighting it. If you’re a parent, educator, or student trying to make sense of performance anxiety and shutdowns, this conversation brings clarity, science, and real strategies you can use right away. Learn more about Nick's work here: https://www.nicholasdthompson.com/ Explore Untapped Learning’s mentoring and free resources: https://untappedlearning.com/","meta_description":"If your teen says “I have anxiety” before every test, presentation, or big moment… this episode will change how you understand what’s actually happening.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2051,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003/episodes/anxiety-isn-t-the-problem-nick-thompson-lcsw-on-performance-pressure/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003/anxiety-isn-t-the-problem-nick-thompson-lcsw-on-performance-pressure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}