{"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":"Harvard M.Ed. Andrew Watson on Working Memory","slug":"harvard-m-ed-andrew-watson-on-working-memory","published_at":"2026-02-20T16:42:33+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/executive-function-for-all-a-podcast-by-untapped-learning-7087003/harvard-m-ed-andrew-watson-on-working-memory","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/2559414","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/289572/2559414/executive-function-skills-for-all/2026_02_19_00_29_06_bfbe62bd-0fca-4d9e-adfe-d6c9fa382fca.mp3","summary":"Few things are more frustrating than feeling like your brain just won’t hold onto information. You try to follow directions. You lose track halfway through. You ask a question that was just answered. And eventually, you start wondering if something is wrong with you. In this episode of Executive Function for All, Brandon sits down with Andrew Watson — former high school teacher, Harvard M.Ed. in Mind, Brain, and Education, and author of Learning Begins — to unpack the science of working memory . Here’s the hard truth: Working memory capacity is limited for everyone. And despite what some programs claim, research does not strongly support that we can artificially increase it. But here’s the hopeful part: We can design systems that reduce overload and make learning more manageable. Andrew shares: • What working memory actually is • Why it feels so frustrating • Why low scores are not an academic death sentence • The 3-question framework: Anticipate. Identify. Solve. • Signs of overload that look like “not listening.” • How dual coding (visual + verbal instruction) increases usable capacity • Why emotional safety matters for cognitive performance This episode reframes memory struggles from character flaws to capacity constraints. Learn more about Andrew’s work at: https://translatethebrain.com/ Explore Untapped Learning’s mentoring and free resources: https://untappedlearning.com/ #WorkingMemory #ExecutiveFunction #ADHDSupport #EducationPodcast #UntappedLearning","meta_description":"Few things are more frustrating than feeling like your brain just won’t hold onto information. You try to follow directions. You lose track halfway throug…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2072,"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/harvard-m-ed-andrew-watson-on-working-memory/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/harvard-m-ed-andrew-watson-on-working-memory.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}