{"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":"Executive Function, Anxiety, and Teens: A Conversation with Bryna Cunningham","slug":"executive-function-anxiety-and-teens-a-conversation-with-bryna-cunningham","published_at":"2025-09-26T22:00:15+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003/executive-function-anxiety-and-teens-a-conversation-with-bryna-cunningham","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/2216583","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/289572/2216583/executive-function-skills-for-all/2025_09_15_20_04_45_8a68b2ca-f278-4b55-8892-47b214003b56.mp3","summary":"Parenting an anxious or resistant child can feel like walking a tightrope between supporting them and fighting daily battles over homework, phones, and responsibilities. In this episode, Brandon Slade sits down with Bryna Cunningham, clinical social worker, school counselor, and private practice therapist, to talk about the connection between executive function deficits and anxiety—and what parents can do to help. Bryna shares practical strategies for creating a “soft landing” after school, recognizing overstimulation, and approaching resistance with curiosity rather than control. She explains why defensiveness often masks anxiety, how body doubling and modeling can reduce stress, and why letting kids experience natural consequences is sometimes the best teacher. They also dig into timely challenges like phone use and overstimulation, the importance of clear expectations, and the danger of sacrificing long-term relationships over short-term academic battles. Bryna emphasizes wholehearted parenting—showing kids they’re valued as people, not just for performance—and reminds us that building trust, modeling balance, and prioritizing connection are what truly help kids thrive. If you’re a parent navigating homework resistance, teen defensiveness, or the ever-present phone battles, this episode will leave you with concrete tools and reassurance that you’re not alone. Visit Bryna's Website: https://www.brynacunningham.com/ If you or your student are interested in learning more about what Untapped Learning has to offer, visit us at: Website: https://untappedlearning.com/ FREE downloadable resources: https://untappedlearning.com/resource-type/downloads/ This podcast is hosted by Brandon Slade, Founder of Untapped Learning.","meta_description":"Parenting an anxious or resistant child can feel like walking a tightrope between supporting them and fighting daily battles over homework, phones, and re…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1654,"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/executive-function-anxiety-and-teens-a-conversation-with-bryna-cunningham/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/executive-function-anxiety-and-teens-a-conversation-with-bryna-cunningham.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}